User manual KONICA MINOLTA DYNAX MAXXUM 2XI

[. . . ] When you are ready for full control, move on to Level III and the ASM exposure modes. The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced before March, 1999. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service facility to obtain compatibility information for products released after this date. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ] Turn the control dial to select the aperture. If 2000 or 30 s blinks in the data panel, the required setting is beyond the camera's shutter speed range. Turn the control dial until the blinking stops. 39 A-MODE ­ APERTURE PRIORITY A-Mode Flash When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will fire each time a picture is taken. The camera's TTL automatic flash metering system will ensure proper exposure. A-MODE ­ APERTURE PRIORITY Aperture Control Press the flash-mode button to pop-up the built-in flash. · will appear in the data panel. · The shutter speed is automatically set to 1/90 or slower. · A smaller aperture (larger f-number) will result in a shorter flash range. Refer to Flash Range (p25) to determine the range of the built-in flash at the selected aperture. Large Aperture (small f-number) Small Aperture (large f-number) If 90 blinks in the viewfinder and the data panel, the light level is too bright for the selected aperture. Turn the control dial until the blinking stops or cancel the flash. The size of the aperture (lens opening) determines the depth-of-field in the final image as well as the intensity of the light falling on the film. Depth-of-field is the range in front of and behind the focus point that appears sharp in the final image. In the viewfinder, only the plane the camera is focused on will appear sharp. The photographed image however, will have a depth-of-field corresponding to the selected aperture. Large apertures (small numbers) limit the depth-of-field to a narrow range in front of and behind the point of focus. ­ The exposure will underexpose your subject. If an exposure compensation indicator does not appear, your settings agree with the exposure determined by the camera. 3. Press the exposurecompensation button and turn the control dial to select the aperture. · Refer to the flash range table on page 25 to determine the aperture setting and the flash range. Cancelling the Flash Push the built-in flash down or turn the accessory flash off. · will be displayed in the data panel. 46 47 TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb) 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. TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb) 5. Firmly press the eyepiece cap into the eyepiece. · The eyepiece cap prevents light from entering thru the viewfinder and affecting the metered exposure. 1. Set the camera to M-mode, then turn the control dial until appears in the data panel. 6. Press and hold the shutterrelease button to take the picture. · The shutter remains open as long as the button is pressed. Attaching the Remote Cord To reduce image blur, attach either the Remote Cord RC-1000S or RC-1000L (sold separately). 3. Press the exposurecompensation button and turn the control dial to select the aperture. 1. Flip the remote-controlterminal cover up. Insert the plug into the terminal. 4. Compose the scene and focus on your subject. · If the scene is too dark for autofocus to operate, press the focus-mode button and focus the lens manually (p51). 48 49 FOCUS ­ Manual Focus Focus the lens manually when autofocus is not suitable and focus hold is not possible. The autofocus system will monitor focus and indicate when a subject in the focus frame is in focus. 1. [. . . ] · Periodically release the camera's shutter to keep it operating properly. · Before using after prolonged storage, check the camera's operation to make sure it is functioning properly. Before Important Events · Check the camera's operation carefully, or take test photographs. · Minolta is not responsible for any loss that may occur due to an equipment malfunction. Questions and Service · 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. 78 79 SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type: Lens Mount: Viewfinder: Shutter Type: Speeds: Flash sync speed: Focus Type: 35mm SLR with built-in flash, autoexposure (AE), and action predictive autofocus (AF) Minolta A-type bayonet mount SLR roof mirror type, 90% field of view, Magnification: 0. 75X Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type 30 sec. [. . . ]