Konica-minolta 9 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALEBASIC OPERATIONDETAILED OPERATIONAPPENDIX

1716LOADING FILM2. Insert a film cartridge into the filmchamber.3. Extend the leader between the guiderails to the index mark.• If the film tip extend

1918TAKING PICTURES IN FULL–AUTO1. Turn the main switch to ON.3. Center your subject in the focusframe, then press the shutter-releasebutton partway d

20 21SPECIAL FOCUS SITUATIONSThe camera may not be able to focus in situations like those described below.When the focus signal blinks, use focus hold

Slide the flash-mode switch to to reduce the red-eye effect when using the built-in flash.• Red-eye reduction mode is only available with the built-i

24REWINDING THE FILM1. Wait until the film is completely rewound.• will appear and will blink in the data panel.Automatic RewindThe film is automatic

Predictive Focus Control determines thesubject’s speed, position, and accelerationchanges from the focus sensor data, then setsthe best focus at the p

FOCUS — Autofocus Modes2928Continuous Autofocus (C)Use Continuous Autofocus when shooting sporting events or when you knowthe subject will be in const

The selected focus area momentarilyappears in the viewfinder frame when theshutter release button is pressed partwaydown.• The focus area LEDs do not

FOCUS — Manual FocusFOCUS — AF Lock3332Pull and turn the zoom ring until yoursubject appears sharp.Focus the lens manually when autofocus is not suita

FOCUS — AF Illuminator34In low-light/low subject contrast situations, theAF illuminator automatically projects a patternof lines onto the subject for

1FOR PROPER AND SAFE USERead and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.WARNINGBatteries may become hot or explode due to impr

37EXPOSURE — A-Mode36EXPOSURE — P-ModeSelect P-mode (Programmed Autoexposure) when you want to give your fullattention to your subject and composition

If the aperture display in the viewfinder andthe data panel blinks, the required setting isoutside the aperture range of the lens. Turnthe control dia

EXPOSURE — M-ModeEXPOSURE — S-Mode4140S-mode FlashWhen the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will fire eachtime a picture

4342Metering in Manual ModeThe meter index displays the EV difference between your settings and the ‘correct’exposure determined by the camera. The 0

METERING — Selectable Metering4514 Segment Honeycomb Pattern MeteringFourteen-Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering uses information from theautofocus sy

4746METERING — Selectable MeteringSpot MeteringSpot metering uses only the center honeycomb segment to meter the image.• The spot-metering area indica

4948METERING — Automatic Exposure Lock (AEL)Press the AE-lock button to lock the exposureusing the currently selected metering patternwithout locking

Select setting 2 to view the exposure compensation value in thedata panel when the exposure compensation dial is set to a valueother than 0.More expos

METERING — Setting the ISO Manually52Set the ISO manually to override the DX-coded ISO or when using non-DX codedfilm.• Non-DX coded film is initially

5554DRIVE – Advance ModeThis camera has both single frame and continuous advance drive modes. Selectsingle frame advance to expose and advance the fil

2 3Loading Film...15Taking Pictures in Full-Auto ...18Focus Signals...

DRIVE – Self-Timer57565. Center your subject in the focusframe, then press the shutter-release button part way down toconfirm the focus.• The shutter

DRIVE – Exposure Bracketing59583. Turn the front control dial to set thebracketing increment (0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1.0 EV).6. Compose and meter your subj

DRIVE — Multiple Exposure6160The meter in your camera determines exposure (EV) based on the assumption thatonly one exposure will be made on each fram

63FLASH — Four Segment Flash MeteringFLASHFour segment flash metering uses data fromthe focus sensors to control the output of thebuilt-in and/or atta

FLASH – Rear-Flash SyncFLASH – Slow Sync6564In P and A-modes, slow-shutter sync sets aslower shutter speed to increase thebackground or ambient exposu

FLASH — Flash CompensationFLASH — High Speed Sync6766The maximum sync speed for this camera is1/300. However, with the 5400HS accessoryflash (sold sep

FLASH – Flash Bracketing6968Use flash bracketing to expose 3, 5, or 7 frame flash exposure brackets in 0.3, 0.5,0.7, or 1.0 EV increments. Exposures a

FLASH — Wireless/Remote Off-Camera7170Wireless/Remote Flash is available with theMinolta 5400HS, 5400xi, and 3500xi accessoryflashes. Wireless/Remote

FLASH — Wireless/Remote Off-Camera73Taking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash ModeThe off-camera flash will provide all of theexposure.1. Position your

74Cancelling Wireless/Remote Flash Mode1. Attach the accessory flash to thecamera, then turn the camera andflash on.2. Select another flash mode.3. De

54NAMES OF PARTSFor information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis.BodyExposuremode dial (36-43)Data PanelRear control

OTHER — Depth-of-Field PreviewOTHER — Eye-Start7776Use the depth-of-field preview button to verify how much of your scene will be infocus at the curre

OTHER — Taking Time Exposures (bulb)7978Set the shutter speed to bulb when you want totake time exposures. When selected, theshutter remains open as l

OTHER — PC TerminalOTHER — Remote Release Terminal8180Flash units which can not be connected to the accessory shoe can be connected tothe camera via t

82OTHER — Data Panel IlluminatorUse the data panel illuminator to light up the information in the data panel in low-light situations. Slide the data p

2. Turn either control dial until appears in the data panel.• The film area to which the data will be stored isdisplayed in the frame counter.DATA MEM

2. Turn either control dial until and the desired data area appears inthe data panel.8786Recalling Data1. Open the control panel door, thenpress the d

89885. Turn the rear control dial one clickto display the focal length andexposure compensation /bracketing increment for theselected frame.• The expo

9190Deleting Stored DataThe data in all of the film areas will be deleted. Film areas cannot be clearedindividually.2. Press the data-memory andadjus

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS9392Mid ReloadMid Reload decreases the chances of accidental double exposure when reloading apartially exposed roll of film.• Reloadin

9594Cust 6 — Focus Hold Button (Lens)1 – Focus HoldPressing the focus-hold button on the lens locksthe focus.2 – Spot FocusPressing the focus-hold but

76Data PanelViewfinderControl PanelData-memory button (84-90)Manual-rewind button (24)ISO button (52)Adjust buttonControl-panel doorISO markData memor

97Cust 11 — Bracketing Sequence1 – Metered exposure, Underexposure(s), Over-exposure(s)• A 5 frame bracket in 1/2EV increments is exposed in the follo

9998Cust 15 — Eyestart Switch1 – Turns Eyestart on and off (p. 76).2 - Turns Dial-lock on and off. Eyestartis always on.3 - Turns Dial-lock on and off

101100• The aperture and shutter speed change in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments depending on theposition of the exposure compensation dial.• Flash can not b

102APPENDIXCust 19 — Control Dial - Exchanged Control1 – Unchanged from Cust 18.2 – Front and rear control dial functions exchanged.• Control dial tas

ACCESSORY INFORMATION105104Quartz Data Back QD-9Focusing Screen 9Data Memory Back DM-9Vertical Control Grip VC-9Use the Quartz Data Back QD-9 to recor

EXPOSURE WARNINGSACCESSORY INFORMATION107106MODE DISPLAY CAUSE ACTIONPASMScene or subjectbrightness isbeyond thecamera’s meteringrange.Bright LightUse

TROUBLE SHOOTING109108SOLUTION PAGERemove and reinstall the batteries.If the camera battery is exhausted, install a new battery.101018-99• Contact you

CARE AND STORAGE111110Questions and Service• If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealeror write to the Minolta distribu

SPECIFICATIONS113112Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printingand are subject to change without notice.Camer

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Use the upper eyelets if you want the camera tohang horizontally. Use the side eyelets if youwant the camera to hang vertically.9DIOPTER ADJUSTMENTTur

The battery condition indicator displays the power status of the batteries when themain switch is set to ON.Full-battery symbolPower is sufficient for

1312LENSAttaching the Lens1. Remove the body and rear lenscaps.2. Align the mounting indexes.3. Insert the lens into the mount andturn it clockwise un

1514BASICOPERATIONBefore loading film for the first time…Remove and discard the film gate protector.LOADING FILMCheck the film window before loading f