Konica-minolta APS Camera User Manual

BASICOPERATIONFOCUSUSING THEBUILT-INFLASHSUBJECTPROGRAMMODESCREATIVEEXPOSUREMODESADDITIONALFEATURESAPPENDIXEINSTRUCTIONMANUAL

1716QUICK OPERATION1. Insert batteryUsing the eyepiece cap, openthe battery-chamber cover.Insert the batteries into thechamber, then close and lockthe

1918BASICOPERATIONATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP1. Undo the camera-strapbuckle and loop the strapthrough the upper eyeletof the camera.2. Redo the camera-

2120Full-battery symbolBlinking low-battery symbolBlinking low-battery symbolalone and the shutter locksINSTALLING THE BATTERIESYour camera uses two C

2322ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENSAttaching the Lens1. Remove the camera bodycap and rear lens cap asshown.2. Align the red mountingdot on the lens w

2524DIOPTER ADJUSTMENTIf you are near or far sighted, use this control to adjust theeyepiece for your eyesight. The diopter adjustment range isfrom -4

2726LOADING FILMYour camera uses IX240 type film designed for use inAdvanced Photo System cameras.•Your camera has an automatic transport system which

2928If 0 blinks and appears in the data panel, press the film-chamber release and remove the film.•Your camera can not load a film cassette, if the c

3130FULL-AUTO OPERATIONFull Auto is the camera’s standard operating mode and issuited for use in almost any situation. When the program-reset button i

3332REWINDING THE FILMAutomatic RewindThe camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassetteafter the last exposure.1. Wait for the film tocomple

3534REWINDING THE FILMMid Roll ChangeProcessingYour camera can reload partially exposed film originallyloaded in a Minolta IX240 type cameras with the

1New features…Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis S-1. The VectisS-1 is an ultra compact IX240 type system camera with manyAdvanced Photo Syst

3736FOCUS SIGNALSWhen the camera is set to autofocus (AF) mode, pressingthe shutter-release button partway down will activate theautofocus system and

3938FOCUS HOLDUse focus hold when you wantto take a picture with yoursubject outside the focus frame [ ], or when autofocus isdifficult to confirm.1.

4140MANUAL FOCUSWhen autofocus is not suitable and focus hold is notpossible, focus the lens manually. The autofocus system willmonitor focus and indi

4342FLASH SIGNALSIn P mode, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically whenthe shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Onceup, the flash wil

4544MANUAL-FILL FLASH/FLASH CANCELPress the flash modebutton until appears inthe data panel.•When the program-resetbutton is pressed, the cameraretur

4746SUBJECTPROGRAMMODESSUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION•Pressing the program-reset button returns the camera to FullAuto. Fully-automatic operation is suitab

4948PORTRAIT MODE1. Set the command switchto .Tips:•For best results use your lens in the mid-telephoto range(56mm - 80mm).•Use flash when your subjec

5150CLOSE-UP MODE1. Set the command switchto .Tips:•For best results use the V 50mm f/3.5 Macro lens.•Do not use the built-in flash when your subject

5352NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE1. Set the command switchto .Tips:•Set the flash to or when using Night Portrait mode. Seepage 42.•Use faster film and a trip

5554CREATIVEEXPOSUREMODESCREATIVE EXPOSURE MODESYour camera has four different exposure modes: Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, Manual, and Progra

3TABLE OF CONTENTS2FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE ... 4NAMES OF PARTS ...

5756A MODE -APERTURE PRIORITY1. Set the command switchto ASM.In A mode, you select the aperture and the cameraautomatically sets the shutter speed req

5958APERTURE CONTROLLarge Aperture Small ApertureS MODE -SHUTTER PRIORITY1. Set the command switchto ASM.In S mode, you select the shutter speed and t

SHUTTER CONTROL6160S MODE - SHUTTER PRIORITY•The number 60, or 125, displayed in the data panel stands for1/60th or 1/125th of a second.•If the apertu

6362Correct ExposureOver Exposure Under ExposureM MODE -MANUAL EXPOSURE1. Set the command switchto ASM.In M mode, you select both the shutter speed an

6564ADDITIONALFEATURESPRINT-QUANTITY SELECTPrint-quantity select lets you choose the number of prints youwill receive from the lab before taking the p

6766PRINT-QUANTITY SELECTAfter taking the picture-1. Open the control-paneldoor, then press andhold the print button untilthe quantity displayedchange

6968DATE/TIME IMPRINTING3. Turn the control dial toadjust the blinking item.4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all items in the date andtime display are co

7170DATE/TIME IMPRINTINGBefore taking the picture-1. Open the control-paneldoor.•After selecting the desireddate/time format, press theshutter-release

Before taking the picture-1. Open the control-paneldoor.2. Press the title button toselect the desired title.•Each press of the title buttonchanges th

7574TITLE IMPRINTING1. Open the control-paneldoor and press the titlebutton to select thedesired title.•Each press of the title buttonchanges the titl

54FOR PROPER AND SAFE USESTANDARD SYMBOLSVarious symbols are used throughout this instruction manualand on the product itself for the proper and safe

1. Press the drive-modebutton until appears inthe data panel.2. Press the shutter-releasebutton down and hold.•The camera will continue torelease the

7978REMOTE-CONTROL MODE1. Set the camera to the remote-control mode.2. Center your subject in thefocus frame, then press theshutter-release button par

8180Eyepiece CupEyepiece CapBULBBulb can only be used in Mmode. When set, the shutter willremain open as long as youpress the shutter-releasebutton. T

8382SPOT METERING14-segmenthoneycomb patternSpot metering1. Focus on the subject.2. Press and hold the spot/AEL button. willappear in the viewfinder•

8584EXPOSURE COMPENSATIONOver Exposure Under ExposureMetered ExposureThis function lets you compensate the exposure +/–3 EV in1/2 EV increments when t

8786FTPM -FIXED TIME PRINTING MODEFTPM ensures that your film will be printed as it was exposed,without compensation by the printer.•FTPM can only be

8988SETTING THE FILM SPEED MANUALLYThe film speed can be set manually when you want tooverride the DX-coded film speed. Film speeds can be setmanually

9190WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH CONTROLWireless/Remote Off-CameraFlash Control is available withthe Minolta accessory flashes:5400HS, 5400xi, or

9392The maximum flash-subject distancefor the 3500xi is 5.0m (16.4 ft.).3500xi - Subject DistanceCamera - Subject DistanceAperture1.0 - 5.0 m3.3 - 16

9594WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH CONTROL•To cancel wireless/remote-flash mode on the camera only,press the red-eye-reduction/wireless-flash mode b

7FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE6CAUTIONDon't walk while looking through the lens orviewfinder. You may trip and fall causing injury.Do not fire the flas

9796APPENDIXPROGRAM-RESET BUTTONThe program-reset button quickly returns the camera to fully-automatic operation. Pressing the program-reset button wi

To attach an accessory flash, removethe accessory shoe cap as shown.•Dry the camera and flash contacts beforemounting the flash.9998ACCESSORY INFORMAT

101100ACCESSORY INFORMATIONCARE AND STORAGECleaning• If the camera or lens barrel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft,clean, dry cloth. If the camera

103102CARE AND STORAGEQuestions and Service• If you have questions about your camera, contact your localcamera dealer or write to the Minolta distribu

Refer to these pages to determine the cause of a problem youare experiencing with your camera. If the information does notcover the problem which you

Use higher speed film, increase the brightness, cancelspot metering.107106MODE DISPLAY CAUSEPASSpotACTIONShutter speed andaperture blink2000, 125, or

109108Portrait ModeLandscape ModeClose-up ModeSports ModeNight Portrait ModeQUICK REFERENCE GUIDEProgram resetSelect asubjectprogram modeSet manualfil

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9FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE8Carefully observe the following warnings when using thisproduct near young children, or persons who may havedifficulty percei

OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS• This camera is designed for use from -10° to 50° C (14° to122° F).• Never leave your camera where it may be subj

13NAMES OF PARTS12Main switchFilm-chamberrelease(27)Manual-rewindbutton (33)Command-mode buttonExposure-compensation (84)/Aperture-select (62)buttonSp

1514Subject-programpointerContinuous-driveindicator (76)Subject-program indicatorsExposure-compensationindicator (84)Wireless-flashindicator (91)Flash