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MINOLTA
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
The Minolta DYNAX 7xi is one of the most innovative AF SLRs available
For this reason, you are holding a large and rather intimidating owner's
manual. However, not everything will pertain to you immediately, so read
it in sections.
First, look over the parts diagrams and familiarize yourself with the
controls, their names, and their locations. This will be helpful later when
they are introduced in the manual and you learn about their functions.
Next, read Preparations, beginning on p.8. Follow along and attach the
strap, insert a battery, etc. Get used to holding the camera, working the
controls, and seeing the displays.
Then, begin where you must with anything new — The Basics. Read it well,
and you should then be ready to put the 7xi to work for you in the simplest
way possible. As you use the camera, you will begin to realize the power
of features such as:
• Expert system programming with fuzzy logic control
• High-Speed, Multi-Dimensional Predictive autofocus
• Expert Program Selection
• Graphic Display Viewfinder
• Creative Program Control
Operations in Detail and the Appendix are there for you to increase your
mastery over this unique camera and its innovative technology, and to help
you expand your control over the medium of photography.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Minolta DYNAX 7xi was designed to work specifically with lenses,
flash units, and other accessories manufactured and distributed by
Minolta. We therefore caution users of this camera that the attachment
and/or use of incompatible products with the 7xi may result in
unsatisfactory performance or damage to the camera or its accessories.
To obtain optimum performance throughout the life of your DYNAX 7xi,
we recommend that you use only those lenses, flashes and other
accessories distributed by Minolta specifically for use with this camera.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
NAMES OF PARTS 4
2
Neckstrap ...... 8
Eyepiece Cap 9
Lens 10
Attaching 10
Removing 11
Care of glass surfaces 11
Battery 12
Inserting 12
Battery-condition indicators 13
Battery Performance 14
Cold-weather operation 14
Film 15
Loading 15
Automatic/manual film speed setting 18
Automatic/manual rewind 20
Holding the Camera 22
Taking Pictures 23
Camera-Shake Warning 25
Autofocus 26
Focus Signals 27
Focus Lock 28
Programmed Autoexposure 29
Creative Program Control 31
PA 32
Ps 35
OPERATIONS IN DETAIL
Main Switch and Eye-start 39
Focusing Details 40
Autofocus illuminator 40
Local AF area selection 41
Special focusing situations 43
Manual focus 44
Exposure Details 46
Changing exposure mode 46
Aperture priority 48
Shutter priority 50
Manual exposure 52
Metering modes 54
Exposure compensation 56
AEIock 58
Self-timer 59
Bulb 60
Flash System 62
Flash modes 62
P mode flash 64
A, S, and M mode flash 65
Slow-shutter sync flash 68
Remote off-camera TTL flash 70
Film drive 74
Autozoom 76
Auto stand-by zoom 76
Image-size lock 78
Wide-view mode 80
APPENDIX
Lens Aperture and Depth of Field 84
Shutter Speed and Moving Subjects 87
Composition 88
Accessory Information 90
Care and Storage 92
Troubleshooting 94
Technical Description 95
Quick Reference Guide 98
Names of Parts/Body
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11
12
Grip sensor
AF illuminator/self-timer light
Wide-view mode button
Strap eyelet
Front control dial
Shutter-release button
Card on/off button
Body data panel
Accessory shoe
Program-reset button
Main switch
Flash pop-up button
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
Back-cover release
Lens release
Focus-mode switch
Mounting index
Mirror*
Lens contacts*
Film chamber
Eyepiece sensor
Eyepiece cup
AE Lock button
Rear control dial
Function button
Film window
4
Card Door
*Do not touch
5
26. Pressure Plate*
27. Accessory-back contacts*
28. Card door
29. Remote-control terminal
30. Battery-cover release
31. Film-leader index
32. Sprocket
33. Tripod socket
34. DX contacts*
35. Self-timer/Drive mode button
36. Flash-mode button
37. Rewind button
38. ISO button
39. Card-adjust button
40. Card-eject slide
Names of Parts/Viewfinder Screen
1. Image-size-lock indicator
2. Dial-function indicators
3. Wide-view indicator
4. Film-frame indicator
5. AF-area indicator
6. Local-AF-area indicator
7. Spot-metering area
8. Manual-focus indicator
9. Depth index
10. Action index
11. Panorama indicator
12. Image control index
Names of Parts/Viewfinder Data Panel
1. Flash-on indicator
2. Flash-mode indicator
3. Camera-shake warning
4. Focus signals
5. Exposure-mode indicators
6. Shutter-speed/Film-speed display
7. Exposure Signals/Exposure Adjustment indicator
8. Aperture/Exposure Adjustment display
9. AEL indicator
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NECKSTRAP
A neckstrap is supplied with your camera. Attach it as shown below.
a
An eyepiece cap is also included on the strap. It fits over the eyepiece to
prevent stray light from entering the camera and affecting the exposure
during situations in which you are not looking through the viewfinder
when the shutter releases (ie, self-timer photographs or bulb exposures).
An accessory shoe cap protects the contacts on the camera's accessory
contacts from dust and dirt. When you are using a flash or other accessory,
slide the accessory shoe cap into the eyepiece cap for safekeeping.
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EYEPIECE CAP
To remove:
1. While pressing the lens release, turn the lens counterclockwise until it
stops. Lift the lens out of the mount.
2. Immediately attach the rear cap to the lens and the body cap or another
lens to the camera. This will protect the camera interior, lens contacts, and
lens elements.
- Be carefu!
• Do not to force the lens onto the body if it does not turn smoothly.
• Never touch anything inside the camera, especially the lens contacts
and mirror.
Care of Glass Surfaces
• Never touch any lens surfaces (including the eyepiece) with your
fingers. If a lens becomes dirty, first gently clean it with a lens brush. Then,
if necessary, moisten a sheet of lens tissue with one drop of lens-cleaning
fluid and, starting from the center of the lens, wipe the glass in a circular
motion.
• Never lift the mirror or touch its surface, as this may impair its alignment
or scratch its face. Dust on the mirror's surface will not affect meter
readings or picture quality. If it is distracting, have the camera cleaned at
an authorized Minolta service facility.
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The camera uses a 6-volt 2CR5 lithium battery which supplies power for
all camera operations. If you are using an xi-Series lens, the camera battery
also supplies power to the lens zoom motor.
Installation
1. With the main switch in the LOCK position, slide the battery cover
release in the direction indicated to open the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery according to the marks on the inside of the chamber
cover.
3. Snap the cover closed.
• Sometimes it helps to wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth
in order to ensure proper contact.
CAUTION
• Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery
manufacturer.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, recharge, or short-circuit the battery.
Do not subject it to high temperatures or fire. The battery may explode
and cause severe burns.
• Keep batteries away from children.
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Battery-condition Indicators
At various times during operation, one of the following indicators will
appear in the body data panel.
Display Indication
1. Full-battery symbol
appears for 4 sec.
after you turn camera
on.
2. Low-battery symbol
appears for 4 seconds
after you turn camera
on.
3. Low-battery symbol
blinks while it
appears with other
operating indicators
at any time during use.
4. Blinking
low-battery symbol and
appears, or no
display appears at
all, and shutter locks
Meaning
Power is sufficient.
Power is sufficient, but
getting low. Keep a
fresh battery handy.
Camera can be
operated, but power is
extremely low. The
battery will need to
be changed soon.
Power is insufficient
for operation.
Replace the battery or
check that the battery
is inserted correctly.
• If no display appears when the main switch is set to ON, double-check
that the battery is inserted correctly before inserting a fresh one.
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Battery Performance
The 6-volt 2CR5 lithium battery should provide sufficient power for
shooting approximately 50 rolls of 24-exposure film without flash. These
figures are based on Minolta's standard test method using a fresh battery
at 68°F (20°C). Actual battery performance will depend on how you use the
camera. If you install a new battery that has been in prolonged storage,
battery performance may vary.
Cold-Weather Operation
Lithium batteries provide excellent performance in cold weather.
However, if you plan to shoot many rolls of film outdoors at temperatures
near or below 32° F (0°C), we recommend that you carry the camera inside
your coat while you are not shooting, to keep it warm. You may also want
to carry a spare battery in your pocket so that you can change the camera
battery if necessary. Do not discard a cold battery. After it warms up, it will
regain some of its charge.
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Loading Film
Before you load film, always check the body data panel. If the film cartridge
is displayed, do not open the back cover. Check the film window and frame
counter to verify the type of film in the camera and the number of frames
remaining. (See p. 20 for instructions on rewinding a partially exposed roll of
film.)
• Before you load film for the first time, remove and discard the protective
plastic cover over the shutter.
• Always load film in subdued or shaded light.
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1. Open the back cover by sliding the back-cover release downward.
2. Place the film cartridge into the film chamber as shown above and extend
the leader between the guide rails until the tip is just past the film-leader
index. Make sure the holes in the film's lower edge are engaged by the
sprocket teeth.
RIGHT
WRONG
RIGHT
WRONG
• Make sure the film leader is shaped correctly, otherwise the film may
not wind properly. Trim a torn or crimped film tip so that it looks like the
correct one pictured above left.
• If the film extends too far, gently push the excess back into the cartridge.
• NEVER TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAIN WITH YOUR FINGERS OR
WITH THE FILM TIP. Its precision design makes it extremely sensitive to
pressure.
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3. Close the back cover and move the main switch to ON. The camera will
automatically advance the film to the first frame and 1 will appear in the film
counter.
• If the film is loaded incorrectly, 0 will blink in
the frame counter and the shutter will remain
locked. Open the back cover and repeat steps 2
and 3.
• If you turn the main switch to ON before you load film, to not touch the
grip sensor during the above procedures.
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Manual Film Speed Setting
If you are using a non-DX-coded film or if you wish to override the
automatic setting, you must manually set the film speed. The camera will
initially set non-DX-coded film to the ISO of the previous roll; initially this
value is set to 100.
1. Load the film and close the back cover.
2. Open the card door and press the ISO button.
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If you use DX-coded film between ISO 25 and
5000, the camera will automatically set the
correct film speed. The film speed setting will be
displayed in the body data panel for 4 sec. after
you load the film.
Automatic Film Speed Setting
3. Turn either control dial until the desired film speed setting appears in the
body data panel.
• Each click of the dials will change the film speed setting by 1/3-stop
between ISO 6 and 6400.
4. Press the ISO button again to enter your selection and return to operating
mode, or wait 4 sec. and the setting will be entered automatically.
• To check the film speed setting at any time during operation, press the
ISO button. The ISO-speed will appear in the body data panel
• For flash exposures, Minolta recommends that you use film between ISO
25 and 1000.
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Automatic Rewind
After you have exposed the lastframe, the camera will automatically rewind
the film. With a fresh battery, it takes about 9 sec. to rewind a 36-exposure
roll, or 6 sec. for a 24-exposure roll. When the film has been completely
rewound, the motor will stop and the film-cartridge symbol in the body data
panel will blink to indicate that it is safe to open the camera back.
Manual Rewind
To begin rewind at any time, open
the card door and press the rewind
button.
• If the motor stops before the film is completely rewound, insert a fresh
battery.
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SIMPLE OPERATION
-THE BASICS
This brief section explains the simplest way to use your new camera—with
programmed autoexposure, autofocus, autoflash, and single-frame
advance. Details on each of the camera's functions begins on page 38 in the
section entitled "Operation in Detail".
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Hold the grip firmly in your right hand and use your left hand to support
the camera or lens. Keep your elbows securely against your sides when
shooting both horizontal and vertically pictures. Press the shutter-release
button gently in a single, steady motion —never with a quick jab. Always
keep the camera strap around your neck or wound around one wrist.
• When you pick up the camera, make sure you touch the grip sensor.
Otherwise, Eye-Start will not function.
• Do not touch thefocusing ring of an AF lens or the end of the lens barrel
of an xi-Series Autozoom lens.
• Do not block the AF illuminator when you are using autofocus.
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If, as a result of the composition or framing you have chosen, your subject
falls outside the main AF area, use focus lock to lock focus on it, then
recompose the scene as desired.
1. Place your subject in the center of the AF area and press the shutter
button partway down.
2. Hold the shutter button in this position, recompose the picture, and
press the shutter button all the way down to take the picture.
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P mode is designed to be the camera's primary exposure mode and is ideally
suited for almost all situations. Expert Program Selection analyzes the scene,
taking into account subject size, motion, and magnification as well as lens
focal length, and sets both the shutter speed and aperture accordingly. It is
able to recognize many different photographic situations, from landscapes
to close-ups, portraits to action shots, and will optimize the exposure settings
based on the particular requirements of the situation at hand. There is no
single program line for each focal length, and no special modes to set
manually for different situations. Creative Program Control lets you quickly
change the programmed exposure settings to obtain a desired effect in your
photographs.
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• If the aperture and shutter speed displays blink in the viewfinder and body
data panels, then the required exposure settings are beyond the coupling
range of the camera and lens.
• If the metering indicators •
lighting is beyond the range of available aperture and shutter speeds.
In bright light, attach a neutral density filter.
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blink in the viewfinder data panel, the
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PA/PS: CREATIVE PROGRAM CONTROL
As already mentioned, Expert Program Selection will determine the best
combination of shutter speed and aperture for almost any scene or
situation. If, however, you would like to use a different shutter speed or
aperture, the dual-dial control system makes it quick and easy for you to
make the desired changes. Furthermore, as you change the aperture or
shutter speed, the image control index in the bottom of the viewfinder will
show you what effects your adjustments will have on the final image.
appears in the viewfinder data panel, Creative Program Control
will not function until you manually cancel the flash or until the flash is no
longer necessary.
• If
PA
In both P mode and PA, the depth index at the bottom of the viewfinder
screen will show roughly how in-focus the background will appear in your
final print. If the indicator is all the way to the right, everything from your
main subject to infinity will be in focus. If the indicator is to the left, only
your subject will be sharp.
When you move the rear control dial, you can change the aperture setting
of the programmed exposure and, if the proper shutter speed is available,
the camera will maintain a correct exposure. At the same time, the
indicator in the depth index will move to show you approximately how
your changes will effect your photo.
• If you do not touch any of the camera controls for 30 sec, the camera
will return to P mode automatically.
• The shutter speed display will blink if the required speed is beyond the
camera's range. If "8000" blinks, move the indicator to the right; if "30"
blinks, move the indicator to the left.
• If the metering indicators blink in the viewfinder data panel, the
light level is beyond the coupling range of the camera and lens. In bright
light, attach a neutral density filter; in low light, return to P mode.
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• To return to P mode, press the program re-set button; to return to P
mode and keep any changes you have made to the camera's operation,
press the flash pop-up button.
• The flash will not fire manually or automatically while you are in PA.
• To turn the depth index off, press and hold the program re-set button
down and move the main switch back to ON. Repeat to turn the index on
again.
• Most lenses will not use all the positions on the index.
• The approximate depth which is indicated may be incorrect if the
background is very close to the subject.
• If you move the front dial, the camera will change to Ps. See next section
for more information.
• For more information on aperture and depth, see p.84.
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In P mode, if you move the front control dial, the depth index will be
replaced by the action index. It shows the approximate amount of
action-stopping ability the current shutter speed setting will provide for
the subject which the camera currently detects. If you move the indicator
to the right by turning the front dial to the right, then the camera will set a
faster shutter speed and will adjust the aperture to maintain a correct
exposure; turning the dial to the left will provide slower shutter speeds.
• To return to P mode, press the program re-set button; or, to return to P
mode and keep any changes you have made to the camera's operation,
press the flash pop-up button.
• If you do not touch any controls for 30 sec, the camera will return to P
mode automatically.
• If the aperture display blinks, the aperture required for a correct
exposure is not available. If the lens' maximum aperture blinks, move the
indicator to the right.
• If the metering indicators blink in the viewfinder data panel, the
light level is beyond the coupling range of the camera and lens. In bright
light, attach a neutral density filter; in low light, return to P mode.
• The flash will not fire while you are in Ps.
Ps
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• To turn off the action index, press and hold the program re-set button
down and move the main switch back to ON. Repeat to turn the index on
again.
• If you move the rear dial, the camera will enter PA. See previous section
for more information.
• For more information on subject motion and shutter speed, see p.87.
• The action index should only be used with moving subjects. It will not
provide relevant information about stationary subjects. The camera-shake
warning will be more helpful in this case.
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OPERATIONS IN DETAIL
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MAIN SWITCH/EYESTART
When you move the main switch to ON, the body data panel and the grip
sensor activate. When you then touch the grip sensor, the eyepiece sensor
is activated. This sensor then immediately activates autofocus,
autoexposure, and, if you are using an xi-Series Autozoom lens, auto
stand-by zoom when it detects an object near the viewfinder. By the time you
frame your subject, therefore, the camera has performed many of its set-up
operations and is ready to make an exposure. The eyepiece sensor also turns
autofocus and autoexposure off 4 sec. after it no longer detects an object
near the viewfinder.
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FOCUSING DETAILS
Autofocus Illuminator
In low-light or when subject contrast is too low to be read by the autofocus
sensors, the AF illuminator will activate. It projects a pattern of lines onto
your subject which the AF sensors can then detect.
• Be careful not to obstruct the AF illuminator while you are holding the
camera.
• The AF illuminator will not work if the focal length of the lens you are
using is 300mm or longer (excluding AF Zoom 100-300/4.5-5.6 and AF
Zoom 75-300/4.5-5.6), or if you are using the 3X-1X Macro Zoom.
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Local AF Area Selection
If you want to use a specific AF sensor, you can manually override the
selection sequence and use only one of the four sensors.
1. Press the dial function selector twice; will appear in the viewfinder.
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2. Turn the front control dial until the AF sensor you want appears in the
viewfinder or the body data panel.
3. Press the shutter-release button partway down to enter the area you have
chosen and return to normal operating mode, or wait 4 sec. and your choice
will be entered automatically.
• Autofocus does not function while you are selecting a local AF area.
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Special Focusing Situations
The camera's autofocus system will produce sharp pictures in nearly any
situation. In the cases described below, however, it may be difficult or
impossible for the camera to autofocus properly —manual focusing may be
necessary.
If two subjects at different distances overlap
within the focusing frame
If a subject composed of alternating light and
dark lines completely fills the focusing frame
On very bright subjects
On low-contrast subjects
• You can also lock focus on another object of equal distance and then
recompose your picture (see p. 28).
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To lock the exposure system independently of the autofocus system,
position your subject in the viewfinder and press the AE lock button; AEL
will appear in the viewfinder data panel. Hold the button in as you
recompose and take the picture.
• If you release the AE lock button before you take the picture, the
exposure system will re-evaluate the scene and continue functioning as
normal.
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AE LOCK
SELF-TIMER
The electronic self-timer will delay release of the shutter about 10 sec. after
you press the shutter-release button.
To set:
1. Open the card door and press the self-timer/drive-mode button once. The
self-timer indicator will appear in the body data panel.
2. Compose your scene and attach the eyepiece cap.
3. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer.
• The AF illuminator will blink twice per second until the shutter releases.
• The self-timer can be stopped during countdown by moving the main
switch to LOCK. To restart the timer from the beginning of its countdown,
move the main switch back to ON and press the shutter-release button again.
To cancel the self-timer, move the main switch back to ON and press the
self-timer/drive-mode button.
• The self-timer automatically switches off after shutter-release. To make
another exposure with the self-timer, repeat steps 1 - 3.
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BULB: LONG EXPOSURES
To make bulb exposures:
1. Mount the camera on a tripod.
2. Refer to p.46 and set the exposure mode to manual (M).
3. Turn the front control dial to the right until bulb appears in the body data
panel. Turn the rear dial to set the aperture.
4. Compose your scene and focus the lens.
• If the scene is too dark, autofocus may not function. Slide the focus mode
switch down and focus the lens manually.
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5. Attach the eyepiece cap.
6. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button and hold it down for
the duration of the exposure. The shutter will remain open until you release
it.
• To prevent camera shake, attach Remote Cord RC-1000 S/L. Open the card
door, remove the remote-control terminal cover, and insert the remote cord's
plug into the terminal. The shutter will remain open as long as you hold the
remote control button down.
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1. Open the card door and press the flash mode button.
2. Turn the front or rear dial. The flash mode indicators will appear in the
body data panel in the sequence shown above.
3. Press the flash mode button again to enter the mode you have selected.
• Flash cancel in P mode can be selected only when the flash is down.
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To set the flash mode:
EXPOSURE MODE
P MODE
A MODE
S MODE
M MODE
FLASH POP-UP
Auto
Manual with pop-up button
BURST
Auto
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SLOW-SHUTTER SYNC FLASH
The slow-sync shutter option will set a slower shutter speed to increase the
background or ambient lighting exposure in a flash picture. Flash output will
be decreased automatically to maintain a correct exposure of your subject.
1. Frame your subject and press and hold the shutter-release button partway
down.
2. Press and hold the AE lock button.
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3. Continue to hold the AE lock button and press the shutter-release button
down completely.
• If the background is bright or a large aperture is set, the shutter speed may
not be reduced.
• The flash-ready indicator in the viewfinder data panel will blink rapidly if
the flash output was sufficient to provide a correct exposure.
• If, after you press the AE lock button, the shutter speed becomes too slow
to allow sharp, hand-held pictures, use a tripod.
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REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH CONTROL
When used with specified xi flash units, this camera offers you the flexibility
of remote off-camera flash control with TTL flash metering. The flash unit has
more than one control channel so that if you are working near someone who
is using a similar set-up, you will not interfere with each other. The flash must
be mounted on the camera when you change the control channel.
1. Attach the flash to the camera and turn it on.
• To change the control channel, move the control channel selector in the
battery chamber of the flash to 1 or 2.
2. Press the flash mode button in the card door, turn either the front or rear
control dial, and select remote off camera flash mode.
3. Remove the flash and position it according to the table with its AF
illuminator pointing at the subject.
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4. Wait until both the off-camera flash and built-in flash are charged.
• In remote mode, the off-camera flash's AF illuminator and flash-ready
signal will blink when the flash is charged. The flash-ready signal in the
viewfinder will blink when the built-in flash is charged.
5. Press the AE lock button to test-fire the off-camera flash and wait again
until both flashes are fully charged.
6. Take the picture.
• The flash-ready indicator in viewfinder data panel will blink rapidly if the
flash output was sufficient to provide a correct exposure.
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Remote slow-shutter sync
In remote slow-shutter sync mode, the camera sets a slow shutter speed and
reduce the flash exposure to maintain a correct exposure. Operation is the
same as it is with the built-in or an attached flash (explained on p.68).
• When you press the AE lock button, the off-camera flash will fire a test
burst. Wait for the flash to recharge and take the picture. Do not release the
AE lock button until after you have taken the picture.
Ratio control
In remote mode, the built-in flash normally only controls the off-camera
flash without effecting the overall exposure. The built-in flash can, however,
be set to fire during the exposure so that it provides some fill lighting on your
subject. Press and hold the flash pop-up button while you take the picture.
The off-camera flash will provide 2/3 of the exposure and the built-in flash
will add the remaining 1/3.
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FILM DRIVE
The camera has three film-drive modes. In single-frame advance mode, the
camera makes one exposure and advances the film one frame each time you
press the shutter-release button. In high-speed continuous mode (H), the film
is advanced at approximately 4 frames per second for long as you hold the
shutter-release button down; low-speed continuous mode (L) will provide
up to 2 frames per second. When you operate the camera in either low- or
high-speed continuous and autofocus mode, the focus setting will be
checked and adjusted between each exposure to ensure that moving
subjects remain sharply focused.
To select the film-drive mode:
1. Open the card door.
2. Press the self-timer/drive-mode button until the indicator for the mode
you want appears in the body data panel.
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3. To return to single-frame advance, press the self-timer/drive-mode button
until it appears in the data panel.
• Pressing the program re-set button will return the camera to single-frame
advance and return all of the camera's programmable functions to their
default settings.
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Sequence
: Single frame
: Self-timer
: Hi-speed continuous
: Low-speed continuous
AUTOZOOM SYSTEM
With an xi-Series Autozoom lens, the camera's automatic control also
extends to zooming the lens. This speeds operation of the camera and lens
and allows you to concentrate more fully on the composition of your
photographs. The following features are available only when you are
using an xi-Series Autozoom lens.
Auto Stand-by Zoom (ASZ)
When Eye-Start first activates the camera, the lens immediately sets a focal
length. This position is determined by the subject's distance from the
camera and should provide a good starting-point in your composition.
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• ASZ's operation is a one-shot function; it will not set a new focal length
every time you point the camera at a new subject unless you first take the
camera away from your eye. If you use power zoom to change ASZ's
setting, ASZ will not function again until you remove the camera from your
eye and wait 30 sec.
To turn off ASZ:
1. Set the main switch to LOCK.
2. Press and hold the lens-function button on the lens barrel while you
move the main switch to ON.
• To turn ASZ on again, repeat the above steps.
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Image-Size Lock
When you press and hold the lens-function button on an xi-Series lens,
Image-size lock will automatically adjust the lens' focal length to maintain
the size of the main subject's image in the viewfinder.
Image-size lock is limited by the focal length range of the lens you are
using. If either end of the lens focal length range is reached while
image-size lock is operating, the lens will stop zooming, but IMAGE LOCK
will continue to be displayed in the viewfinder. If your subject comes back
into range, Image-size lock will resume operation. To turn off Image-size
lock, release the lens-function button.
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• Image-Size Lock may not be able to accurately track high-speed
subjects. If your subject is moving too fast, the image size may not remain
constant but IMAGE LOCK will continue to be displayed in the viewfinder
screen.
• If you want to use continuous film advance, use low-speed mode.
In the following situations, IMAGE LOCK will flash in the viewfinder screen
when you press the lens function button and Image-size Lock will not
function:
• If your subject is too small and/or too far away for the camera to lock on
to it.
• If the camera cannot focus on your subject (see Special Focusing
Situations on p.43.)
• If the lens is initially set to a focal length shorter than 50mm.
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Type: 35mm SLR with expert control of autofocus (AF),autoexposure (AE),
and auto zoom (AZ); auto film transport; built-in motor drive; and built-in
flash
Lens Mount: Minolta A-type bayonet mount; accepts all Minolta AF lenses
Eye-Start System: AF, AE and AZ automatically activated by combination
of eyepiece sensors and grip sensors
AF system: Minolta's through-the-lens (TTL) phase-ditection system with
four CCD sensors: activated by Eye-Start; Multi-dimensional Predictive
Focus Control; built-in AF illuminator automatically activated in
low-light/low-contrast conditions; AF sensitivity range: EV -1 to 19 (at ISO
100 in ambient light) AF illuminator range: 0.7 to 9m (Based on Minolta's
standard test methods)
Manual Focusing: Visually on acute-matte view-finder screen
Metering: TTL-type; 14-segment honeycomb-pattern silicon photocell
(SPC); automatically activated by Eye-Start; second SPC for TTL flash
metering of built-in flash or other dedicated flash unit; metering modes:
honeycomb-pattern or spot metering; range: honeycomb-pattern EV 0-20,
spot metering EV 3-20 (ISO 100, 50mm f/1.4 lens)
Exposure Modes: Programmed AE: Automatic control of aperture and
shutter speed depending on lens specifications and scene characteristics;
PA, PS: Creative Program Control
Aperture-priority AE: Any available aperture in 1/2-stop increments;
shutter speed set steplessly from 1/8000 to 30 sec. automatically by
autoexposure program
Shutter-priority AE: Any shutter speed from 1/8000 to 30 sec. selectable in
1/2-stop increments; aperture set automatically by autoexposure program
Manual: Any shutter speed /aperture combination selectable in 1/2-stop
increments; correct and over-/under-exposure indicated in viewfinder:
BULB setting also selectable
Built-in flash: Activated when shutter release is pressed partway down;
guide number 12 (in meters at ISO 100); coverage for 28mm field of view;
approx. 2 sec. recycle time; Modes: autoflash, autoflash with pre-flash,
flash-cancel, remote off-camera
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