E INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CUSTOM DETAILED CREATIVE SUBJECT / AUTOMATIC GETTING

APPENDIX FUNCTIONS OPERATION EXPOSURE DRIVE OPERATION STARTED

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

STARTED
GETTING
The GETTING STARTED section describes how to prepare the camera for FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION
use. The FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION chapter shows how to take HANDLING THE CAMERA ............................................ 28
photographs quickly and simply by using the camera’s automatic Pressing the Shutter-release Button .......................... 28

AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Holding the Camera .................................................... 28

AUTOMATIC
OPERATION
features. Advanced shooting features are covered in SUBJECT
PROGRAM / DRIVE MODES. The CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODE section AUDIO SIGNAL .............................................................. 29
introduces exposure control. The DETAILED OPERATION section TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO .............................. 30
describes advanced functions within the camera. The last section, FOCUS ............................................................................ 32
CUSTOM FUNCTIONS, shows how to customize camera operation. Focus Signals.............................................................. 32
Special Focus Situations ............................................ 33
Custom Function Notes have been inserted throughout the manual as
FOCUS LOCK ................................................................ 34
reference to camera operations that can be changed.

SUBJECT /
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH ........................................ 35

DRIVE
Flash Signals .............................................................. 35
Flash Range................................................................ 36
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE ........................................ 7
Lens Shadowing.......................................................... 36
QUICK OPERATION ........................................................ 10
Fill Flash ......................................................................37
NAMES OF PARTS .......................................................... 12
Flash Cancel .............................................................. 37
Body ............................................................................ 12

EXPOSURE
CREATIVE
Red-eye Reduction .................................................... 38
Data Panel .................................................................. 14
Viewfinder.................................................................... 15

SUBJECT PROGRAM / DRIVE MODES

GETTING STARTED SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION .............................. 40

OPERATION
DETAILED
STRAP ............................................................................ 17
Portrait ........................................................................ 40
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 17
SUBJECT / DRIVE

Landscape .................................................................. 41
GETTING STARTED

Using the Eyepiece Cap ............................................ 18

BATTERIES .................................................................... 19 Close-up ...................................................................... 42
Installing the Batteries ................................................ 19 Sports .......................................................................... 43
Battery Condition Indicators ........................................ 20 Night Portrait .............................................................. 44

FUNCTIONS
Changing the Batteries - Quarz-date model .............. 21 Photographing Night Scenes ...................................... 45

CUSTOM
LENS................................................................................ 22
Attaching the Lens ...................................................... 22 DRIVE MODES ................................................................ 46
Removing the Lens .................................................... 22 Self-timer .................................................................... 46
FILM ................................................................................ 23 Continuous Advance .................................................. 48
Loading the Film ........................................................ 23 For Owners of the Remote-control Function .............. 49
Film Chamber Lock .................................................... 25 Focus Lock in Remote Control Mode ........................ 50

APPENDIX
Rewinding the Film .................................................... 26
Manual Rewind .......................................................... 26

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING
CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES SETTING THE ISO MANUALLY .................................... 84
APERTURE CONTROL .................................................. 52 EXPOSURE BRACKETING ............................................ 85
CREATIVE EXPOSURE

SHUTTER CONTROL .................................................... 53 Continuous Advance Bracketing ................................ 86

AUTOMATIC
OPERATION
EXPOSURE MODES ...................................................... 54 Single Frame Advance Bracketing.............................. 86
A MODE (APERTURE PRIORITY) ................................ 55 Flash Notes ................................................................ 87
Bracketing with the Exposure-compensation Button .. 87

DETAILED OPERATION
Flash With A Mode ...................................................... 57
S MODE (SHUTTER PRIORITY) .................................... 58 MULTIPLE EXPOSURE .................................................. 88
Flash With S Mode...................................................... 59 Metering Multiple Exposure ........................................ 90
M MODE (MANUAL) ...................................................... 60
Metring in Manual Mode ............................................ 61 FLASH ............................................................................ 91

SUBJECT /
Program Flash ............................................................ 91

DRIVE
Flash With M Mode .................................................... 62
P MODE ............................................................................63 Attaching the Program Flash ...................................... 92
PA mode...................................................................... 63 Flash Metering ............................................................ 92
Ps mode ...................................................................... 64 SLOW-SYNC .................................................................. 94
EXPOSURE WARNINGS ................................................ 65 WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH ........................................ 95
Setting Wireless/Remote Flash Mode ........................ 96

EXPOSURE
CREATIVE
Taking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode ...... 97
DETAILED OPERATION
FOCUS AREA ................................................................ 67 FOR OWNER’S OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL ...... 100
Wide Focus Area ........................................................ 67 Setting the Date or Time .......................................... 100
Spot Focus Area ........................................................ 68 Imprinting the Date or Time ...................................... 101
Local Focus Areas ...................................................... 69 Changing the Date Format........................................ 102

OPERATION
DETAILED OPERATION

Focus Area Selection controls .................................... 70

DETAILED
FOCUS MODES.......................................................... 71
FUNCTIONS

Automatic AF .............................................................. 71
CUSTOM

Continuous AF .......................................................... 72
Single-shot AF ............................................................ 73 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS .................................................... 103
Manual Focus.............................................................. 74

FUNCTIONS
AF ILLUMINATOR .......................................................... 75

CUSTOM
APPENDIX.......................................................................... 112
EXPOSURE .................................................................... 76
PROGRAM-RESET BUTTON ...................................... 113
14-Segment Honeycomb Pattern Metering ................ 76
APPENDIX

Spot Metering.............................................................. 76 ACCESSORY INFORMATION ...................................... 114

Spot-AE Lock .............................................................. 77 TROUBLE SHOOTING.................................................. 118
TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb) .............................. 79 CARE AND STORE ...................................................... 120

APPENDIX
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ...................................... 82 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................ 122
Checking Exposure Compensation ............................ 83 INDEX ............................................................................ 124
MEMO............................................................................ 126
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 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Thank you for purchasing this camera. Please take time to read this Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this
manual so that you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. This product.
manual has been designed to help you understand the camera’s
operation quickly. The information in this manual is relevant for products
introduced before May, 2002. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta
Service facility to obtain compatibility information for products released WARNING
after this date.
This camera is designed to work specifically with lenses and accessories Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions,
manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Using incompatible overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal
accessories with this camera may result in unsatisfactory performance injury. Do not ignore the following warnings.
or damage the camera and accessories. • Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this • Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause • Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or
undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible moisture.
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equip-
ment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, • Do not attempt to short or disassemble batteries.
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable • Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gen- • Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.
erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
• Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television contact a doctor. If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiv- • Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if
er is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. Take the product
to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This mark on the bottom of your camera is there to inform you

that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European
Union) concerning interference causing equipment
regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European
Conformity).

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 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

WARNING CAUTION
• Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the camera • Do not point the product directly at the sun. If sunlight is focused on
is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially an inflammable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap
the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which when the product is not in use.
may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The continued use of • Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such
a damaged product or part may cause injuries. as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the
• Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused
infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed. by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.
• Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around • If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product.
children, not to harm them with the product or parts. • Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The
• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight. flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may cause
• Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction burns.
or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident. • Do not apply pressure to the data panel. A damaged panel may
• Do not look at the sun or strong light sources directly through the cause injury, and the liquid from the panel may cause inflammation.
viewfinder or lens. It may damage your eyesight or cause If liquid from the panel makes contact with skin wash the area with
blindness. fresh water. If liquid from the panel comes in contact with the eyes,
• Do not expose this product to liquids or operate this product with immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a
wet hands. If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the doctor.
batteries and discontinue use. The continued use of a product
exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or
electric shock.
• Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as
gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products
such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the product. The
use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion
or fire.
• If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use.
Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself.
The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause
injuries.
• Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are
required.
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 QUICK OPERATION
Insert batteries. Set full-auto operation.
1 • This camera uses two CR2 lithium 5 •Press the program-reset button to set
batteries. p.19 the camera to fully automatic
operation. p.30

Center your subject in the

2 Attach the lens.
•Align the red mounting index on the
6 wide focus frame . If using
lens with the one on the camera. a zoom lens, rotate the
Carefully insert the lens into the mount zooming ring to frame your
and turn it clockwise until it clicks into subject as desired.
the locked position. p.22 • The camera will focus and set
exposure automatically when the
shutter release button is pressed
partway down. p.28
3 Slide the main switch to ON.
• The audio signal confirms the camera
has focused when the shutter release
button is pressed partway down.
p.29

Load the film.

4 • Align the film tip with the red mark, 7 When or appears in the
then close the back cover. viewfinder, press the shutter-
p.23 release button all the way
down to take the picture.
• Use focus lock if your subject is off-
center and outside the focus frame.
p.32

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 NAMES OF PARTS
Body *This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken
to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage
For information on specific parts, refer to the page shown in
instructions in the back of this manual (p. 122).
parentheses.
Built-in flash* (35) Main switch (30)
Program-reset button (30) Flash-mode button (37)
Accessory shoe
Control dial Function button Data panel
Shutter-release Function dial
Viewfinder* Drive-mode button
button (28)
(46-50)
Self-timer lamp / Strap eyelet (17)
Remote-control Subject-program
receiver1 (46/49) button (40-45)
Eyepiece
Cup (117)
Strap eyelet (17)
Remote-control
terminal1 (81)

Lens contacts*
Film window (25)
Focus-mode switch (74) Spot-AE lock button
Mirror* (77)
Film-chamber lock
Lens mount indicator (25)
Lens release (22) Date button2 (100)
Exposure- Back-cover
compensation Manual- release (23)
button (82) Select button2 (100) rewind
button Spot AF button (68)
(26)

Tripod socket
Battery-chamber
door (19) Available on the remote-control model only.
1

Available on the quartz-date model only.

2

The quartz-date model is equipped with remote-control function.

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 NAMES OF PARTS

Data Panel Viewfinder

Spot focus area (68)

Manual-focus indicator (74)

Shutter speed/ISO display
Date indicator2 (100)
Exposure-mode indicator (54-65)
Subject-program icons (40-45)
Exposure-
bracketing Subject-program indicators
Self-timer
indicator indicator (46) (40-45)
(85) Aperture/Exposure-com-
pensation/Custom-func-
tion display (55/82/105) Spot metering area (77)
Wide focus frame
Multiple- Battery condition (67)
exposure indicator (20)
indicator (88)
Exposure-com-
pensation indi-
cator (82)
Flash-mode
indicators (37) Shutter-speed/ISO
Frame counter/ display Aperture/Exposure-com-
Wireless/Remote Multiple-exposure/ Flash indicator pensation display (55/82)
flash indica- Custom setting display (37)
Red-eye reduc-
tor (95) tion indicator (38) (25/88/105)

Film-transport signals (25) Wireless/Remote Focus signals Spot-AE lock

Single frame/Continuous flash indicator (95)
Cartridge mark (25) (32) indicator (77)
advance indicator (48)
AF-mode indicators (71-73)
Remote-control indicator1 (49) Focus-area Exposure-compensation
indicators (67) indicator (82)
Available on the remote-control model only.
1

Available on the quartz-date model only.

2

The quartz-date model is equipped with a remote-control function.

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 STRAP

STARTED
GETTING
GETTING Attaching the Strap

STARTED Holder
Ring
1 With the visible protrusions
on the inside of the holder
ring oriented as shown, pass
the tip of the strap through
Protru the ring.
sions

This section provides the information necessary to

prepare the camera for use.
2 Pass the tip of the strap
through the camera’s strap
Strap (p.17)
eyelet from below.
• Attach the strap so the tip comes
between the strap and the camera.

3 Pass the tip of the strap

through the holder ring.
• Use the following method if the ring is
Film (p.23) Lens (p.22) tight for the tip.
Batteries (p.19)
1) Fold the strap, and slide the holder
ring over the tip.
2) Hold the strap, and slide the holder
ring in the direction shown.

1) 2)

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 STRAP BATTERIES

STARTED
GETTING
Installing the Batteries
4 Pass the tip of the strap
through the buckle and pull
Your camera uses two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to
supply power for all camera operations.
to tighten.
• Leave some slack in the camera
strap(A) so the tip may be threaded
through the buckle easily.
Slide the battery-chamber
1 release as shown, and open
the door.
5 Push the holder ring toward
the strap eyelet to secure the
strap to the camera.
• Repeat with the other end of the
camera strap.

2 Insert the batteries. Match the

positive terminal mark inside
• Take care not to catch the strap when closing the back cover. the battery chamber-door with
the positive end of the
batteries.

Using the Eyepiece Cap

Close the battery-chamber
The eyepiece cap is used to prevent light from entering the camera dur-
ing time exposures (buLb, p. 79) or when using the self-timer (p. 46).
3 door and push until it clicks.
Light entering through the viewfinder can affect the metered exposure.
• When changing batteries, make sure the main switch is off.
Firmly press the eyepiece cap of
• Setting the camera down with the battery-chamber door open may
the strap into the eyepiece. damage the camera.
• For owners of the quartz-date model, The clock and calendar are powered
by the camera’s batteries. If the batteries are removed, and the date and
time will reset, date imprinting function will be disabled. To store the date
and time when changing batteries, see page 21.
• Read “FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE” (p.7) before using batteries.

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 STARTED
BATTERIES

GETTING
Battery Condition Indicators Changing the Batteries - Quartz-date Model
Battery condition indicators shows the level of battery When the batteries have been removed, the camera’s built-in clock will
power. stop. The following procedure stores the current time and date in case
the clock and calendar reset when the batteries are removed.

Turn the camera on and off.

Turn the main switch to ON.
1 • The camera stores the current date and
time in a memory register each time the
• A battery icon appears on the data camera is turned off or on.
panel indicating the power status of
the batteries.
• For owners of the quartz-date
model, the date settings will blink if
not set. Set the date settings
(p.100) or press the program-reset
button to display the power status. 2 Change the batteries as described on page 19. Turn the
camera on.
• Either of the following display appears on the data panel.
Steady
• Power is sufficient for all camera operations.

Blinks
• Power is low. All functions are operational, but
• If normal display appears on the data panel, the clock and
the batteries will need to be replaced soon.
calendar did not reset and the camera can be used. Step 3
Flash recycling time may be slow.
and 4 are not necessary.
Blinks ( no other displays appear )
• Power is insufficient for camera operation and
the shutter is locked. Replace the batteries. Press the select button.
3 • The stored date and time settings will
appear on the display.

• If the data panel is blank, the batteries may be dead or installed

Reset the clock if necessary.
incorrectly. 4 • Refer to the page 100 for detailed
• Occasionally, the battery-condition indicator will give a false low-battery- instructions.
power warning , even though there is enough power capacity. Turn
the main switch on and off a few times to reset the display.
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 LENS FILM

STARTED
GETTING
Attaching the Lens Always load or remove the film under subdued light to reduce the
This camera uses interchangeable lenses. See page 114 for information chances of fogging.
on which lenses are compatible with this camera. Loading the Film
The camera automatically sets the correct film
1 Remove the body and rear
lens caps.
speed (ISO) with DX-code film.

1 Press the back-cover

release to open the back
2 Align the red mounting index
on the lens and camera
cover.

body. Carefully insert the

lens into the mount, then
turn it clockwise until it
clicks into the locked
position.
• Do not insert the lens at an angle. 2 Insert the film cartridge
into the film chamber.
Removing the Lens
While pressing the lens release,
turn the lens counter-clockwise
until it stops. Carefully remove
the lens.
• Replace the caps on the lens and
attach the body cap or another lens
on the camera. • Do not use Polaroid Instant 35mm film. Winding problems may occur.
• Do not use infrared film in this camera. The camera’s frame counter
sensor will fog infrared film.
• Never force the lens. If it does not fit, check its orientation with the index • If non-DX-coded film is used, the camera will use the previous roll’s ISO
marks. When removing, make sure the lens release is pressed all the way setting. Refer to page 84 to set the film speed manually.
down. • More than 40 exposures can not be taken on one roll with this camera.
• Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens contacts and When using 72-exposure film, the camera will start to rewind the film after
mirror. 40 exposures have been made.
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 FILM

STARTED
GETTING
Extend the leader between When the film is loaded correctly :
3 the guide rails to the index • appears in the frame counter. The film
speed (ISO) is displayed on the data panel for
mark.
5 seconds.
• Hold the film cartridge down so that
• If the film is loaded with the power off, the film
the film lays flat.
speed (ISO) and appears on the data
• If the film tip extends beyond the
panel for approximately five seconds to
index mark, take the cartridge out
indicate successful loading, then the camera
and rewind the excess film back into
shuts down.
the cartridge.
When the film is loaded incorrectly :
• blinks in the frame counter and the shutter
locks. Open the back cover and repeat steps 2
– 4.
• If the film is loaded with the power off,
blinks on the data panel before the camera
shuts down.
The shutter curtain’s precision design
makes it extremely sensitive to pressure. Film-chamber Lock
Never touch it with your fingers or the Once the film is loaded, the back-cover release will lock until the film is
film tip. rewound to prevent the camera from being opened accidentally.

The film window and the film-

chamber lock indicator will
show if a roll of film is in the
camera. Always check these
4 Close the back cover. before loading a new film.
• The camera automatically advances
• When film is loaded properly, the film
the film to the first frame.
• Take care not to catch the strap chamber lock indicator is red, and the
when closing the back cover. back cover cannot be opened.
• To change a roll of film in the
camera, refer to manual rewind on
page 26.
Film-chamber
Film Window
lock indicator

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 FILM

Rewinding the Film

After you have exposed the last frame, the camera will automatically
FULLY-AUTOMATIC
rewind the film.

1 Wait until the film is

OPERATION
completely rewound.
• will appear and will blink on
the data panel, indicating it is safe to
Use full-auto when you are just starting out or when
open the back-cover.
shooting under conditions that would require you to
• The film-chamber lock indicator is
constantly adjust the focus or exposure.
blank after the film is rewound.

2 Press the back-cover release

to open the back cover and
remove the film, then close
the back cover. Program-reset button (p.30)

• Do not turn the focusing ring when the film is rewinding.

• Although more pictures than specified on the film package may be taken,
the film processor may not print more than the number specified on the
film cartridge.
Manual Rewind
Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished.

Gently press the manual-

rewind button using a pen.
• Only use blunt objects. Sharp
objects may damage the camera.
• will appear and will blink on
the data panel when the film has
rewound.
Custom Function Notes
Cust-2: Automatic (1) or manually initiated (2) rewind start (p.106).
Cust-3: Rewind the leader into the cartridge (1) or leave the leader out (2)
(p.107).

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 HANDLING THE CAMERA AUDIO SIGNAL
Pressing the Shutter-release Button Audio signal is initially on. The camera will produce an audio tone when :
Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the camera’s • focus is confirmed.
2 short beeps
autofocus and auto-exposure systems. Press the shutter-release button
(Continuous AF (p. 72) does not use audio signals.)

AUTOMATIC
OPERATION
all the way down to take the picture. When taking a picture, press the
shutter-release button with your index finger gently so not the shake the • during the self-timer countdown.
will beep in unison with the self-timer lamp.
camera during the exposure.
• Remote-control operation*
will give one short beep before the shutter releases with the release
button.
With the delayed-release button, the signal will beep rapidly for 1
second, and then sound a long tone just before the shutter releases.
*Remote-control is sold separately for owners of the quartz-date model.
Before pressing Pressing Pressing
partway down all the down Canceling the Audio Signal
activates releases
camera the shutter 1 Turn the function dial to .
systems

Holding the Camera

Grip the camera firmly with your right hand, while supporting the lens
While pressing the function
with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-
width apart to hold the camera steady. Keep the camera strap around
2 button, turn the control dial
your neck or wrist in the event you accidentally drop the camera. to .

Turning the Audio Signal On

1 Turn the function dial to .

While pressing the function

• Lean against a wall or rest your elbows on a solid surface to steady the
camera in low-light situations.
2 button, turn the control dial
• The use of the tripod is recommended when using the camera in low-light until appears on the
situations or with slow shutter speeds or telephoto lenses. data panel.

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 TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO
Full-auto is the camera’s standard operating mode and is suited for use Center your subject in the
in almost any situation. When selected, the camera sets the focus and 3 wide focus frame . If
exposure automatically and fires the built-in flash when necessary. using a zoom lens, rotate

AUTOMATIC
OPERATION
the zooming ring to frame
Slide the main switch to ON.
1 your subject as
desired.
• Press the shutter release
button partway down to
activate the autofocus and exposure
systems.

• When appears in the viewfinder,

the flash will fire (p.35).

Flash signal

2 Press the program-reset button

set the camera to full-auto.
to
4 When or appears in
the viewfinder, press the
• The camera will return to its default settings (p113). shutter-release button all the
way down to take the
picture.
• The audio signal confirms the
camera has focused when the
shutter-release button is pressed
partway down.
• In low-light conditions, the AF
illuminator will activate to determine
focus distance (p.75).

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 FOCUS
Focus Signals Special Focus Situations
The following signals appear in the The camera may not be able to focus in the situations described below.
viewfinder to indicate the focus status. Use focus lock (p. 33) or manual focus (p.74).

AUTOMATIC
OPERATION
• Focusing time can be longer with macro or
telephoto lenses. In very dark conditions
the camera may require a little more time
to ensure accurate focus.

Steady Focus is confirmed.

Steady Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF ).
Lens is focusing (Continuous AF). If the subject within the focus If two subjects at different
Steady frame is very bright, or low in distances overlap in the
• The shutter is locked.
contrast. focus frame.
Focus cannot be confirmed.
Blinking
• The shutter is locked.

If a subject composed of If your subject is near a very

alternating light and dark bright object or area.
lines completely fills the
focus frame.

• When focus cannot be confirmed, the subject may be too close or one of
the special focus situations on the following page is preventing the system
from focusing. Use focus lock (p. 33) or manual focus (p. 74).

Custom Function Notes

Cust-1: Autofocus has priority (1), shutter-release has priority (2) (p.106).

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 FOCUS LOCK USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
The focus-lock function is used when the In P-mode, the built-in-flash will pop-up automatically when the shutter-
subject is off-center and outside the focus release button is pressed partway down. Once the flash is up, it will fire
frame. Focus lock may also be used when when necessary.
a special focusing situation prevents the

AUTOMATIC
• The shutter will not release until the flash is charged.

OPERATION
camera from focusing on the subject. • To turn off the autoflash, select flash cancel .
• Focus lock cannot be used with • Pressing the program-reset button resets the flash to autoflash mode.
continuous AF. The spot AF button (p.68) • Push down the built-in flash when the camera is not in use.
can also be used for focus lock.
• Focus can be locked in continuous AF
(p.72) with the spot AF button.

1 Center your subject in the wide

focus frame , then press
the shutter-release button
partway down to lock the Flash Signals
focus. Flash signals in the viewfinder indicate
• When appears in the viewfinder, the the status of the flash.
focus is locked.
• Focus lock also sets the exposure
settings.

Flash is charged and will fire when the

2 Continue to hold the shutter- Steady
shutter-release button is pressed.
release button partway down
while you compose your Flash output was sufficient to
Blinks
picture. provides correct exposure.

3 Press the shutter-release

button the rest of the way
down to take the picture.
• Removing your finger off the shutter- • When does not blink after taking the picture, the subject was not within
release button cancels focus lock. the flash range. Please check the flash range on the next page.
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