Minolta Maxxum Dynax 7 Manuel d'instructions

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1918BATTERIESBattery Condition IndicatorsThe battery condition indicator displays the power status of the bat-teries when the main switch is set to ON

2120LOADING FILMCheck the film window before loading film. Iffilm is already loaded, refer to Manual Rewindon page 34 to remove a partially exposed ro

2322LOADING FILM• Once the film is loaded, the back cover will lock until film rewind-ing is complete, preventing accidental opening.• ISO is set auto

2524TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO1. Turn the main switch to ON.3. Raise the built-in flash.• If the flash is raised, it will automati-cally fire when n

2726TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTOFull-Auto Basic SettingsWhen the exposure-mode dial is set to , the functions in the tablebelow are reset to the full

2928FOCUSINGFocus SignalsThe following signals appear in theviewfinder to indicate the focus statuswhen the shutter-release button ispressed partway d

3130FOCUSING USING THE BUILT-IN FLASHThe built-in flash provides coverage for focal lengths as wide as24mm.1. Turn the main switch to ONand set the ex

3332Automatic RewindThe film is automatically rewound after the last frame is exposed.1. Wait until the film is completelyrewound.2. When the film is

3534REWINDING THE FILMManual RewindUse manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished.Gently press the manual-rewindbutton.• Use a blunt

3736Your camera uses the navigation dis-play (a dot-matrix presentation in thelarge LCD panel on the back of thecamera) to provide you with usefulphot

32Thank you for purchasing a Minolta camera.A valuable tool for photographers, the Maxxum/Dynax 7 has beendesigned with precision in mind to help you

3938DISPLAY SELECTIONDetailed display Detailed displayExposure-historydisplayMeter-index displayLarge icon displayLarge icon displayMeter-indexdisplay

4140DISPLAY SELECTIONThe meter index display shows the values of compensation andbracketing that you have selected. The lower part shows compen-sation

4342DISPLAY SELECTIONWhen the exposure-mode dial isturned to P ,A, S, or M, the upper partof the display remains normal. Butwhen , 1, 2, or 3 is sele

4544Your camera features completefocus control, utilizing a newlydeveloped 9-point autofocus sys-tem with center dual cross-hairsensors to give great

4746FOCUS MODE Continuous Autofocus (C)Use continuous autofocus when shootingsporting events or when you know thesubject will be in constant motion.•

4948FOCUS MODE • appears in the viewfinder when the subject in the focus frame is infocus.• Even though manual focus has been selected, it is possible

5150AF/MF CONTROL BUTTONIn MF mode (focus-mode switchset to MF), when the AF/MF con-trol button is pressed, the MFmode is switched to AF-S, auto-focus

5352FOCUS AREAWide focus areaLocal focus areaThe camera’s standard focus mode,wide focus area, covers the entirecenter area making it easier for theca

5554FOCUS AREA2. Press the focus-area selec-tor to focus using the widefocus area. Press the spot-AF button to use the centerspot-focus area.• Viewfin

5756FOCUS AREA• Viewfinder shows which sensor isbeing used for focusing.• While pressing the spot-AF button orthe focus-area selector, the focus isloc

54TABLE OF CONTENTSTable of Contents ...4Name of Parts ...

5958FOCUS AREAIn low-light/low subject contrast situa-tions, the AF illuminator automaticallyprojects a pattern of lines onto thesubject for the camer

6160EXPOSUREYour camera’s exposure-mode dial has 8positions; Full-auto P, A, S, and M modes1, 2, and 3 memory modesThis section of the manual covers t

6362P MODE A MODEIn A mode (aperture priority), you select the aperture and the cam-era automatically sets the shutter speed required for properexposu

6564A MODEThe size of the aperture (lens opening) determines the depth-of-field in the final image as well as the intensity of the light falling onthe

6766S MODEIn S mode (shutter priority), you select the shutter speed and thecamera automatically sets the aperture for the proper exposure.Use S mode

6968S MODE M MODEFast Shutter Speed Slow Shutter SpeedBecause the shutter speed controls the duration of exposures, italso determines how moving subje

7170M-Mode Flash1. Follow the steps on the previous page.2. Raise the built-in flash, or turn the accessory flash on.• appears in the viewfinder when

7372M MODEManual ShiftManual shift lets you shift to equivalent aperture/shutter speed com-binations without changing the exposure value (EV).1. Selec

7574SELECTABLE METERINGFourteen-segment honeycomb-pattern metering uses information fromthe autofocus system to set the metering pattern according to

7776Center-Weighted Average MeteringCenter-weighted average mode bases the exposure on an average ofthe readings from each of the honeycomb segments -

76TABLE OF CONTENTSMemory Storing memory ...135Recalling settings in memory...

7978EXPOSURE COMPENSATIONChanging to 1/3 Increments1. Set the exposure-compensationdial to the edge of the 1/2EVincrement (ie; +/-3.0EV).2. While pres

8180EXPOSURE COMPENSATION AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LOCK (AEL) Press the AE-lock button to lock the exposure using the currentlyselected metering pattern wit

8382AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LOCK (AEL) • If you keep pressing the AE-lock button after taking the picture, theexposure remains locked.• Pressing the AE-loc

• If more than 3.0EV, only + or - will appear, instead of a value.• Press the display-selection button once again to cancel the bright-ness-distributi

8786SETTING THE ISO MANUALLYContinuous drive, exposure bracketing, multiple exposures, andother options can be selected using the drive-mode lever.The

8988CONTINUOUSThis camera has both single-frame and continuous advance drivemodes. Select single-frame advance to expose and advance thefilm one frame

9190SELF-TIMER Use the self-timer to delay the shutter release for 2 or 10 seconds(approx.) after the shutter-release button is pressed all the waydow

9392EXPOSURE BRACKETING Exposure bracketing automatically exposes a series of frames withexposures above and below the metered exposure value. Bracket

9594EXPOSURE BRACKETING When bracketing is selected, the meter index appears in theviewfinder.• If exposure compensation is also selected, the whole b

9796MULTIPLE EXPOSURE The meter in your camera determines exposure (EV) based on theassumption that only one exposure will be made on each frame.When

98Camera BodyAF illuminator (59)/Self-timer lamp (90)Battery-chamber release (17)Vertical-control-gripcontacts (189)*Battery-chamberdoorTripod socket*

9998Red-eye reduction (p. 100) Normal flashNormal flash (p. 31) Normal flashREARRear flash sync (p. 101) Rear flash sync (p. 101)WLWireless/remote fla

101100RED-EYE REDUCTION REAR FLASH SYNC With rear flash sync Without rear flash syncSlow sync flash exposures can appear unnatural because themotion b

103102Slow-shutter sync Conventional flashIn P and A-modes, slow-shutter sync sets a slower shutter speed toincrease the background or ambient exposur

105104FLASH BRACKETINGFlash bracketing lets you expose a series of frames with exposuresbelow and above the normal metered exposure while using flash.

107106• The normal sequence (for a 5 frame bracket in 1/2 increments) is;Normal ➝ -0.5EV ➝ +0.5EV ➝ -1.0EV ➝ +1.0EVHowever by selecting Custom 11-2, t

109108Flash metering changes according to the flash unit and lens beingused.5600HS(D)3600HS(D)ADI metering(HSS on, with pre-flash)Pre-flash metering(H

111110HIGH-SPEED SYNCThe maximum sync speed for this camera is 1/200. However, with the5600HS(D), 5400HS, and 3600HS(D) accessory flashes (soldseparat

113112Wireless/Remote Flash is availablewith the Minolta 5600HS(D), 5400HS,3600HS(D), 5400xi, and 3500xiaccessory flashes. Wireless/Remoteflash lets y

115114WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH4. Press the shutter-release but-ton partway down.• Navigation display returns to the pre-vious display.• WL app

117116WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH7. Wait until both flash units arefully charged.• appears in the viewfinder when thebuilt-in flash is charged.•

1110NAMES OF PARTSControl Panel Top Data PanelCartridge markFilm-transport signalsFrame counter/Aperture displayAdjust buttonEnter button (135)Custom

119118PC TERMINALFlash units which can not be connect-ed to the accessory shoe can be con-nected to the camera via the PC ter-minal.• Set the exposure

121120DATE/TIME IMPRINTINGNo printing Date printingTime printingSetting the Date/TimeThe Quartz-data function lets you record thedate or time onto the

123122DATE/TIME IMPRINTING6. After all items are set, press the shutter-release buttonpartway down. The normal display returns.4. Turn the rear contro

125124DATE/TIME IMPRINTINGUsing Eye-Start1. Slide the eye-start switch toON.2. Turn the main switch to ON.• The grip sensor is activated. 3. Touching

127126TIME EXPOSURES (BULB)ADDITIONAL FEATURES• To reduce camera blur, attach a remote cord (p. 191).5. Cover the viewfinder with theeyepiece cap.• Th

129128When focus point is near infinityWhen using a D lens, and the depth-of-field preview button ispressed, the following information is presented in

131130DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT• When audio ON is selected, a tone will be heard when;Focus is confirmed - 2 short beeps, except when the subject is moving,

1312NAMES OF PARTSViewfinderAEL indicator (81, 102)Focus signals (28) Flash-compensation indicator (103)Spot-metering area (75)Spot-focus area (55, 56

1514QUICK OPERATION5. Set the camera for automaticoperation.• While pressing the exposure-modedial lock-release button, set the exposure-mode dial to

1716Attach the strap as shown. Your camera uses two 3V CR123A lithium batteries to supply powerfor all camera operations.1. Turn the main switch off.