Konica Minolta MAXXUM 4 инструкция обслуживания

E INSTRUCTION MANUAL AUTOMA TIC OPERA TION SUBJECT / DRIVE CREA TIVE EXPOSURE DET AILED OPERA TION CUSTOM FUNCTIONS APPENDIX GETTING ST ARTED[...]

AUTOMA TIC OPERA TION SUBJECT / DRIVE CREA TIVE EXPOSURE DET AILED OPERA TION CUSTOM FUNCTIONS APPENDIX GETTING ST ARTED 3 2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE ........................................ 7 QUICK OPERA TION ........................................................ 10 NAMES OF P ARTS ..............................................[...]

AUTOMA TIC OPERA TION SUBJECT / DRIVE CREA TIVE EXPOSURE DET AILED OPERA TION CUSTOM FUNCTIONS APPENDIX GETTING ST ARTED 5 4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SETTING THE ISO MANUALL Y .................................... 84 EXPOSURE BRACKETING ............................................ 85 Continuous Advance Bracketing ................................ 86 Single[...]

7 6 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury . Do not ignore the following warnings. • Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. •[...]

9 8 • Do not point the product directly at the sun. If sunlight is focused on an inflammable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap when the product is not in use. • Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car . It may damage the product and batteries which may result i[...]

11 10 QUICK OPERA TION Insert batteries. • This camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries. p.19 Attach the lens. • Align the red mounting index on the lens with the one on the camera. Carefully insert the lens into the mount and turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. p.22 Slide the main switch to ON. Load the film. • Align th[...]

13 12 NAMES OF P ARTS Subject-program button (40-45) Shutter-release button (28) Accessory shoe Function button Function dial Lens release (22) Flash-mode button (37) Self-timer lamp / Remote-control receiver 1 (46/49) Control dial Lens contacts* Focus-mode switch (74) Eyepiece Cup (1 17) Date button 2 (100) Select button 2 (100) Manual- rewind but[...]

14 15 NAMES OF P ARTS Multiple- exposure indicator (88) Wireless/Remote flash indica- tor (95) Flash-mode indicators (37) Red-eye reduc- tion indicator (38) Self-timer indicator (46) Manual-focus indicator (74) AF-mode indicators (71-73) Remote-control indicator 1 (49) Date indicator 2 (100) Cartridge mark (25) Film-transport signals (25) Frame cou[...]

GETTING ST ARTED This section provides the information necessary to prepare the camera for use. 17 16 STRAP Attaching the Strap Pass the tip of the strap through the holder ring. • Use the following method if the ring is tight for the tip. 1) Fold the strap, and slide the holder ring over the tip. 2) Hold the strap, and slide the holder ring in t[...]

GETTING ST ARTED STRAP Using the Eyepiece Cap • T ake care not to catch the strap when closing the back cover . Firmly press the eyepiece cap of the strap into the eyepiece. The eyepiece cap is used to prevent light from entering the camera dur- ing time exposures (buLb, p. 79) or when using the self-timer (p. 46). Light entering through the view[...]

Changing the Batteries - Quartz-date Model GETTING ST ARTED 21 20 T urn the main switch to ON. • A battery icon appears on the data panel indicating the power status of the batteries. • For owners of the quartz-date model, the date settings will blink if not set. Set the date settings (p.100) or press the program-reset button to display the pow[...]

23 22 LENS Remove the body and rear lens caps. Align the red mounting index on the lens and camera body . Carefully insert the lens into the mount, then turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. • Do not insert the lens at an angle. While pressing the lens release, turn the lens counter-clockwise until it stops. Carefully remove[...]

25 24 Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark. • Hold the film cartridge down so that the film lays flat. • If the film tip extends beyond the index mark, take the cartridge out and rewind the excess film back into the cartridge . Close the back cover . • The camera automatically advances the film to the first frame. • T[...]

Press the back-cover release to open the back cover and remove the film, then close the back cover . 27 W ait until the film is completely rewound. • will appear and will blink on the data panel, indicating it is safe to open the back-cover . • The film-chamber lock indicator is blank after the film is rewound. FILM Rewinding the Film Custom Fu[...]

AUTOMA TIC OPERA TION 28 • Lean against a wall or rest your elbows on a solid surface to steady the camera in low-light situations. • The use of the tripod is recommended when using the camera in low-light situations or with slow shutter speeds or telephoto lenses. HANDLING THE CAMERA Pressing the Shutter-release Button Before pressing Pressing[...]

AUTOMA TIC OPERA TION 31 30 Center your subject in the wide focus frame . If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame your subject as desired. • Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the autofocus and exposure systems. • When appears in the viewfinder , the flash will fire (p.35). When or appears in the viewfinder[...]

AUTOMA TIC OPERA TION 33 32 Special Focus Situations The camera may not be able to focus in the situations described below . Use focus lock (p. 33) or manual focus (p.74). If the subject within the focus frame is very bright, or low in contrast. If two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame. If a subject composed of alternating [...]

AUTOMA TIC OPERA TION 35 34 Center your subject in the wide focus frame , then press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus. • When appears in the viewfinder , the focus is locked. • Focus lock also sets the exposure settings. In P-mode, the built-in-flash will pop-up automatically when the shutter- release button is pressed [...]

AUTOMA TIC OPERA TION ISO 100 37 36 While pressing the flash-mode button , turn the control dial until appears on the data panel. • The flash will not fire even if the built-in flash pops-up. Use the fill flash when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting or to eliminate harsh shadows. When set, the flash will fire every time a picture is take[...]

39 38 SUBJECT PROGRAM / DRIVE MODES Now that you are comfortable with the operation of the camera, take more control of the creative process by telling the camera what kind of pictures you want to take. The subject-program modes optimize camera settings for specific situations. This section also lets you explore the use of the drive-mode button. Dr[...]

SUBJECT / DRIVE Press the subject-program button until the subject- program indicator points to . Landscape photography requires a large depth-of-field to make sure the subject and background are in focus. In landscape mode, the camera is set to obtain the greatest depth-of-field possible, while maintaining a shutter speed fast enough to prevent bl[...]

SUBJECT / DRIVE 43 42 Press the subject-program button until the subject- program indicator points to . • The camera continues to focus as long as the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Continuous AF (p.72) is used. Fast shutter speeds are needed to stop action. In sports mode, the camera will set the fastest possible shutter speed a[...]

SUBJECT / DRIVE Control dial Flash-mode button Cancel the flash in night portrait mode to photograph night scenes. The longer shutter speeds set in night portrait mode let you capture beautiful photographs of twilight scenes and night skylines. 45 44 • The use of fast film is recommended. • Dark night scenes may be prevent the AF system from fo[...]

SUBJECT / DRIVE 47 46 • Do not press the shutter-release button while standing in front of the camera.The focus and exposure is set when the shutter-release button is pressed. • The self-timer is cancelled after the shutter is released. • T o cancel the self-timer countdown, press the drive-mode button or slide the main switch to OFF before t[...]

SUBJECT / DRIVE 49 48 Arrange the camera and subject position to compose your picture. Place the camera on a tripod. Press the drive-mode button until appears on the data panel. 2 For Owner ’ s of the Remote-control Function DRIVE MODES Press the drive-mode button until appears on the data panel. Press and hold the shutter- release button to begi[...]

51 50 CREA TIVE EXPOSURE MODES In this section you take full creative control of your camera. Depending on the selected exposure mode, you will control the aperture, shutter speed, or both when capturing your image. In the previous sections, only the program (P) exposure mode was explored. Here you will learn to use the aperture priority (A), shutt[...]

CREA TIVE EXPOSURE 53 52 Fast Shutter Speed Slow Shutter Speed SHUTTER CONTROL Slow shutter speeds will make a moving subject appear to flow , creating a feeling of motion. In addition to controlling the duration of the exposure, shutter speeds determine how moving subjects will appear in the final image. Use a fast shutter speed to stop the motion[...]

CREA TIVE EXPOSURE 55 While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until A appears on the data panel. T urn the function dial to . I n A mode, you select the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper exposure. Set the camera to A mode when you want to control the depth-of-field in the image. A MOD[...]

CREA TIVE EXPOSURE 57 56 Push the built-in flash down or turn the accessory flash off. • will be displayed on the data panel. Flash with A Mode Press the flash-mode button to pop-up the built-in flash. • will appear on the data panel. • The shutter speed will be set to 1/90 or slower . • If 90 blinks in the viewfinder and on the data panel,[...]

CREA TIVE EXPOSURE 59 58 While pressing the function button , turn the control dial until S appears on the data panel. In S mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture required for proper exposure. Use S mode when you want to control the blur caused by subject movement or the stop the motion of the subject. T u[...]

CREA TIVE EXPOSURE 60 61 M MODE – MANUAL T o select the shutter speed, turn the control dial . • The shutter-speed range is from 1/2000 to 30 seconds . T o select the aperture, turn the control dial while pressing the exposure- compensation button. • The aperture range depends on the lens. M mode gives you full control over exposure. The expo[...]

CREA TIVE EXPOSURE Control dial Canceling the Flash 63 62 Press the flash-mode button to pop-up the built-in flash. • will appear on the data panel. In M mode, the flash will not fire automatically . When you want to use the flash, pop-up the built-in flash or attach an accessory flash. • The camera’s automatic flash metering system will ensu[...]

CREA TIVE EXPOSURE 65 64 P S Mode Set the camera to custom 8-3. See page 105 for instructions. 1 Press the shutter-release button partway down to display the shutter speed and aperture value. T urn the control dial to change the shutter speeds. • The aperture is automatically adjusted to ensure correct exposure. 2 • The built-in flash and acces[...]

67 66 DET AILED OPERA TION In this section you can move on to the detailed operation to expand your expertise. Read those pages pertaining to the areas of your interest and need. T aking Time Exposures (p.79) Multiple Exposures (p.88) • The focus area indicator in the viewfinder tells you which sensor the camera is using. Wide Focus Area FOCUS AR[...]

DET AILED OPERA TION 69 68 Place your subject inside the spot focus area. Press and hold the spot AF button. • The spot focus area in the viewfinder will glow for a second after focus is confirmed. • will appear in the viewfinder , indicating the center focus sensor is being used. • Focus and exposure remain locked until the spot focus button[...]

DET AILED OPERA TION 71 70 With the focus-area custom function (Custom 9, p.109), how the focus area are selected can be changed. Custom 9 - (1) Select spot focus area While pressing the spot AF button, the spot focus area is activated. Local focus areas are selected with the control dial while pressing the spot AF button. When the spot AF button i[...]

73 72 Continuous AF Use continuous AF when shooting sporting events or when the subject is in constant motion. T urn the function dial to . While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until appears on the data panel. • When taking pictures, the camera continues to focus while the shutter- release button is pressed partway down. Focu[...]

DET AILED OPERA TION 75 Hold the focus-mode switch down and release. • will appear on the data panel. T urn the focusing ring until your subject appears sharp. • While pressing the shutter-release button partway down, appears in the viewfinder when the subject in the focus frame is in focus. • T o return to the autofocus mode, push the focus-[...]

DET AILED OPERA TION 77 EXPOSURE – AE-LOCK Spot metering uses only the center honeycomb segment shown by the spot metering area in the viewfinder . Y ou can lock the metered exposure without locking the focus. With a high or low key subject, an object away from the subject can be used to set the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure remains lo[...]

DET AILED OPERA TION 79 Set the shutter speed to bulb when you want to take time exposures. When bulb is selected, the shutter remains open as long as the shutter-release button is pressed. The camera’ s exposure meter does not work with bulb. Mount the camera on a tripod. Set the camera to M mode (p.60). T urn the control dial counterclockwise u[...]

DET AILED OPERA TION 81 Insert the plug into the terminal. • When removing the Remote Cord RC-1000S or RC-1000L, take care not to pull out the remote-terminal cover with the Remote Cord. • The Remote-cord Clip (sold separately) can be used to attach the remote cord to the camera strap. Attaching the Remote Cord (Sold Separately) Using the Remot[...]

DET AILED OPERA TION 83 • T o cancel exposure compensation, the camera must be reset manually to 0.0 . Checking Exposure Compensation After releasing the exposure compensation button, or remains on the data panel and in the viewfinder to indicate that the exposure is being compensated. 82 The scene on the left was underexposed because of the snow[...]

DET AILED OPERA TION 85 EXPOSURE BRACKETING T urn the function dial to . While pressing the function button, turn the control dial to set the bracketing increment. • Increments of 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1.0 EV can be selected. Bracketing automatically exposes a series of three frames with differing exposures. Bracket your exposures when shooting slides[...]

DET AILED OPERA TION 87 While pressing the exposure- compensation button, press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down. • The camera automatically exposes a three-frame bracketed series. • Releasing the shutter-release button before the series is complete, cancels the exposure series. Bracketing with the Exposure-compensation Butt[...]

DET AILED OPERA TION 89 While is blinking on the data panel, press the shutter- release button all the way down to take the last exposure. • Multiple-exposure mode is cancelled after the last exposure has been taken. • The film will be advanced to the next frame. T aking last exposure T aking more than 2 exposures While pressing the function bu[...]

DET AILED OPERA TION 91 Y our camera’s built-in flash provides coverage for a 28mm wide-angle lens, with a flash guide number of 12 (ISO100). This section of your manu- al covers the operation of accessory flashes as well as the built-in flash. The high accuracy of your camera’ s flash is achieved by ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash me[...]

DET AILED OPERA TION 93 TTL metering (Through The Lens) : The TTL flash metering system controls the flash during the exposure automatically . Pre-flash metering : In combination with TTL metering, a pre-flash fires before the main exposure. The pre-flash is metered with 14 segment honeycomb pattern and fed back to the flash exposure sys- tem to de[...]

DET AILED OPERA TION 95 WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH Normal flash Wireless flash • The shutter speed will be set to slower than 1/45 second automatically . • Flash and color meters cannot be used with wireless/remote flash . • Red-eye reduction cannot be used with wireless/remote flash. Red-eye reduction is disabled when the wireless/remote flash mo[...]

DET AILED OPERA TION 97 Position your camera and flash unit using the information of this page. • The example below is with the 3600HS (D) flash unit. For other flash units, refer to the instruction manual for the correct camera to subject and flash to subject distances. • Photograph in dark locations. T aking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash [...]

DET AILED OPERA TION 99 T urn the function dial to . While pressing the function button, turn the control dial until and appear on the camera ’ s data panel. Attach the flash to the cam- era. • The camera and flash should be on. • T urning off the main switch of the camera with the accessory flash attached also cancels wireless flash. If the [...]

DET AILED OPERA TION 101 Press the date button to choose the date imprinting format. • The display changes as follows: Imprinting the Date or Time 1 Press the shutter-release button to set the format. 2 T urn the control dial to change the date and time values. • Data continues changing as long as the dial turns. Press the shutter-release butto[...]

103 CUST OM FUNCTIONS 102 Press the date button. Press and hold the select button (SEL) for 3 seconds until the date on the data panel blinks. T urn the control dial to change the format. • The format will change in the following sequence: Press the shutter-release button to set the format. • The usual display will return. • The clock and cal[...]

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS 105 T urn the function dial to CUST . While pressing the function button, turn the control dial to select the desired setting. T urn the function dial to any position other than CUST . • If the function dial is set to CUST , the camera can take photographs, but all buttons and switches, except for the shutter-release button, are [...]

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS 107 (1) Shutter-release Lock Off Shutter can be released even if there is no film in the camera. (2) Shutter-release Lock On Shutter cannot be released unless film is loaded. • When film is not loaded, if the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, 0 will blink in the viewfinder and on the data panel. • While the ba[...]

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS (1) Select spot focus area While pressing the spot AF button, the spot focus area is activated. Local focus areas are selected with the control dial while pressing the spot AF button. When the spot AF button is released, the wide focus area is active. (2) Select focus area. Wide focus area and local focus areas set with the control[...]

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS 111 (1) Shutter cannot be released if a lens is not attached. • [ - - ] appears on the data panel when the shutter button is pressed partway down. (2) Shutter can be released if a lens is not attached. • Use when mounting the camera to a non-coupling lens mount (telescope, microscope, etc). Custom 12 - Shutter-release Lock (Len[...]

APPENDIX P Autofocus Wide focus frame Autoflash* 0.0 Single Frame Advance Canceled Canceled Canceled Canceled Canceled Canceled Canceled 113 Press the program-reset button to return the following camera functions to their program settings. PROGRAM-RESET BUTTON Following settings will not change; • The date and time settings • Red-eye reduction [...]

APPENDIX 8 elements/7 groups 75 °– 30 ° 0.4m / 1.2 ft. 0.24X f/22 – 38 55mm 63 (dia.) x 68 (L) mm / 2.5 (dia.) x 2.7 (L) inch. 190g / 6.7oz 115 When using an accessory flash, the flash mode can be selected using the camera or the flash. Accessory Flashes • All Minolta i, si, and HS, HS(D) series flash units, the Macro T win Flash 2400, the [...]

APPENDIX 117 Angle FinderV N /MagnifierV N Remove the eyepiece cup when attaching a finder accessory . • Push up to remove the eyepiece cup. Eyepiece Corrector 1000 For eyeglass wearers, an Eyepiece Corrector 1000 can be attached to the viewfinder . Nine correction lenses are available from - 4 to + 3 diopters. Incompatible Accessories The follow[...]

APPENDIX Problem 119 Cause Solution Page Lens hood was attached or subject distance was less than 1m. This camera has a safety-lock feature and the back- cover cannot be opened if film is loaded. In case the back cannot be opened, following these steps. • Remove the film in a dark place of under a thick blanket. After removing the film, contact a[...]

APPENDIX 121 • If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. • Before shipping your camera for repair , please contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility for details. Questions and Service When storing your camera for extended periods, • Always attach the protec[...]

APPENDIX 123 Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. bracketing, and multiple exposure. Rewind: Auto rewind, manual start (Count-down display) Frame counter: Forward (shows number of exposures taken) Built-in Flash GN: 12 (ISO 100 in meters) 39 (I[...]

APPENDIX 125 Subject Page L Large Aperture ............................................................................................ 52 Local Focus Areas ...................................................................................... 69 M Manual Mode .........................................................................................[...]

APPENDIX 127 MEMO 126[...]

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