Konica-minolta MAXXUM 3 User Manual

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10NAMES OF PARTSData PanelAutoflashAutoflash with red-eye reductionFill flashFill flash with red-eye reductionFlash cancelPortraitLandscapeClose-upSpo

Blinks11Viewfinder• When the flash signal does not blink after taking the picture, the subject wasnot within the flash range. Please check the flash r

12QUICK OPERATION1. Insert the batteries (p.14).• This camera uses two CR2lithium batteries.3. Attach the lens (p. 22).• Align the red mounting index

135. Open the back cover andload the film (p. 23).• Align the film tip with the redmark, then close the backcover.6. Center the subject in the widefoc

14BATTERIESGETTING STARTEDInstalling the Batteries2. Insert the batteries with the polaritiesas indicated by the illustration next tothe battery chamb

15Battery Condition IndicatorsSlide the main switch to on position.•Abattery indicator appears on the data panelindicating the power status of the bat

The clock and calendar are powered bythe camera’s batteries. If the clock andcalendar have not been set, “-- -- --”blinks on the date / time displays

17Setting the Date and Time2. Press the select button to select the year.• ‘03 will blink indicating 2003.• The item will cycle as follows.Year

18DATE AND TIME SETTING- FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODELGETTING STARTED9. Press the adjust button to change the hourvalue.• The data back has a 24

19Changing the Date Format1. Press and hold the select button for 3 seconds until thedate on the data panel blinks.2. Press the adjust button to chang

TABLE OF CONTENTS2FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE ...5NAMES OF PARTS ...

20ATTACHING THE STRAPGETTING STARTED4. Pass the tip of the strap through theholder ring.• If the ring is tight, fold the strap, and slide theholder ri

216.Push the holder ring toward thestrap eyelet to secure the strapto the camera.• Repeat with the other end of the camerastrap.5.Pass the tip of the

22LENSGETTING STARTED1. Remove the body and rear lenscaps.2. Align the red mounting index onthe lens and camera body.Carefully insert the lens into th

23FILM2. Press the back-cover release toopen the back cover.Loading the FilmThe camera automatically sets the correct film speed (ISO) with DX-code fi

243. Insert the film cartridge into thefilm chamber.•With the top of the cartridge down, insertthe film at an angle into the bottom of thefilm chamber

25When the film is loaded incorrectly, the framecounter (“0”) and film transport signals blinkon the data panel, and the shutter is locked.If the came

26FILMGETTING STARTEDManual RewindRewinding the Film2. Press the back-cover release toopen the back cover andremove the film, then close theback cove

27HANDLING THE CAMERABASIC OPERATION• Lean against a wall or rest your elbows on a solid surface to steady thecamera when not using the flash in low-l

28TAKING PICTURES BASIC OPERATION2. Center your subject in the widefocus frame. If using a zoom lens,rotate the zooming ring to frameyour subject asde

29Focus SignalsWhen the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the follow-ing signals appear in the viewfinder to indicate the focus status.•

Autoflash ...34Autoflash with Red-eye Reduction...

FOCUS LOCKBASIC OPERATION1. Center your subject in the widefocus frame.2. Press the shutter-release buttonpartway down to lock the focus.• When focus

SPECIAL FOCUS SITUATIONS/ AF ILLUMINATORSpecial Focus SituationsThe camera may not be able to focus in the situations describedbelow. Use focus lock (

32USING THE BUILT-IN FLASHBASIC OPERATIONChanging the Flash ModeFlash Range•Do not use the built-in flash with with lenses with focal lengths shorter

33Flash SignalsWhen the shutter-release button is pressed partwaydown, the viewfinder flash signal indicate the statusof the flash.• Remove the lens h

34USING THE BUILT-IN FLASHBASIC OPERATIONPress the flash mode button until theflash mode indicator appears on thedata panel.•Warn your subject that th

35Fill FlashFill Flash with Red-Eye ReductionUse fill flash when taking pictures under fluo-rescent lighting or to eliminate harsh shadowsunder strong

Press the flash mode button until theflash mode indicator appears on thedata panel.• The flash will not fire even if the built-in flash isup.• The shu

37SUBJECT-PROGRAM SELECTIONPortraitLandscapeClose-upSportsNight Portrait /Night sceneProgrammed autoexposurePress the subject program button toselect

38Landscape photography requires a large depth-of-field to make sure the subject and back-ground are in focus. This mode uses the great-est depth-of-f

Close-upSportsPress the subject-program button untilthe subject-program indicator points tothe close-up mode.Use the close-up mode when photographings

4Thank you for purchasing this camera. Please take time to read thismanual so that you can enjoy all the features of your new camera.This product is d

40Cancel the flash in night portrait/night scenemode to photograph views at night. The longershutter speeds used in this mode allow twilightscenes and

41SELF-TIMER3. Press the shutter-release buttonpartway down to lock the focus.• Focus lock can be used foroff-center subjects (p. 30).1. Place the cam

42• Do not press the shutter-release button while standing in front of thecamera.The focus and exposure is set when the shutter-release button ispress

43CONTINUOUS ADVANCE1. Press the drive-mode button untilcontinuous advance indicator appearson the data panel.2. Press and hold the shutter-releasebut

44REMOTE-CONTROL FUNCTIONFOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ-DATE MODELBASIC OPERATION1. Place the camera on a tripod. 2. Press the drive-mode button untilremote

2. Center your subject in thefocus frame, then press theshutter-release button partwaydown until viewfinder focussignal appears.• Focus and exposure i

46SPOT FOCUSADVANCED OPERATION1. Place your subject inside the spotfocus area.2. Press and hold the spot AF button.• The focus signal appears in the v

47MANUAL FOCUS1. Slide the focus-mode switch downand release.• “MF” will appear on the data panel.2. Turn the focusing ring until thesubject appears s

The flash mode can be set with the flash unit. With the flash on and mount-ed on the camera, change the flash mode on the flashunit. Set the mode by p

Flash MeteringFlash metering changes according to the lens used.ADI flash meteringAdvanced Distance Integration (ADI) metering is employed when using

5FOR PROPER AND SAFE USERead and understand all warnings and cautions before using thisproduct.Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmf

50WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASHADVANCED OPERATION1. Normal flash 2. Wireless flashPhotographs taken with a flash attached to the camera are flat asshown in

512. Press the flash mode button on thecamera until WL appears on thecamera’s data panel.Setting Wireless / Remote Flash Mode3. Detach the accessory f

52FLASHADVANCED OPERATION1. Position your camera and flash unit around the subject. Seethe description below for subject distances. • Photograph in da

3. Press the subject program buttonto test fire the wireless/ remoteflash.• If the accessory flash does not fire, changeits position.4. When both flas

1. Turn the camera off.2. Press and hold subject-programbutton and drive-mode button.3. With both buttons held down,turn the camera on.• Repeat the pr

1. Turn the camera off.2. Press and hold flash-modebutton.3. While holding the button down,turn the camera on.55Canceling the AF IlluminatorThe built-

56APPENDIXACCESSORY INFORMATIONAccessory FlashesThe following accessory flash units are compatible with this camera:Program Flash / Maxxum Flash 5600H

57Angle Finder VN / Magnifier VNThe 90° Angle Finder VN allows thecamera to be used in hard-to-viewpositions or at low angles.The Magnifier VN enlarge

58APPENDIXTROUBLESHOOTINGProblemFocus cannot beconfirmed.Camera is attached toa microscope or tele-scope.Slide the focus-mode switch down.Use focus lo

59Problem Cause Solution PageLens hoodwas attachedor subjectdistance wasless than 1m.Subject isbeyond flashrange.Make sure the subject is withinthe fl

6FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE• Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when aroundchildren not to harm them with the product or parts.• Do

60APPENDIXCARE AND STORAGE• Check the camera’s operation carefully, or take test photographs.• Minolta is not responsible for any loss that may occur

• If you have questions about your camera, contact your local cam-era dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area.• Before shipping your c

APPENDIXSPECIFICATIONS62CAMERA TYPE: 35mm autofocus SLR with autoexposure (AE) and abuilt-in flashLENS MOUNT: Minolta A mount AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM:Detecti

63Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time ofprinting and are subject to change without notice.VIEWFINDER:Type: Eye-le

9222-2165-11 P-B302Printed in JapanMinolta Co., Ltd. 3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku,Osaka 541-8556, JapanMinolta Europe GmbH Minoltaring 11, D-3

7• Do not point the product directly at the sun. If sunlight is focusedon an inflammable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens capwhen the prod

8NAMES OF PARTSBodyBuilt-in flash* (32)Shutter-release button (27)Self-timer lamp /Remote-controlreceiver**(41)Lens contacts* (22)Mirror* (22)Lens mou

9* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken tokeep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions