Minolta 2098-301 instruction manual Lens, Handling the Camera

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LENS

Attaching the Lens

1. Remove the body and rear lens caps.

2. Align the mounting indexes.

3. Insert the lens into the mount and turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position.

• Do not press the lens release when mounting the lens. The lens will not couple properly.

Removing the Lens

HANDLING THE CAMERA

Holding the Camera

Grip the camera firmly with your right hand, while supporting the lens 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 your neck or wrist in the event you accidentally drop the camera.

• Do not touch the end of the lens barrel while taking a picture.

• Do not block the AF illuminator.

•Use a tripod when using slow shutter speeds or a telephoto lens.

Pressing the Shutter-Release Button

Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the camera’s autofocus and auto-exposure systems.

GETTING STARTED

Caution

1.Press the lens release and turn the lens counter-clockwise until it stops.

2.Remove the lens and replace the caps, or attach another lens.

Gently press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

•Do not force the lens if it does not turn smoothly.

•Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens contacts and mirror.

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Contents Basic Operation Detailed Operation Appendix For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Names of Parts BodyViewfinder Control PanelData Panel Attaching the Strap Diopter AdjustmentGetting Started Batteries Installing the BatteriesChecking Battery Power Lens Handling the CameraBefore loading film for the first time… Basic OperationLoading Film Insert a film cartridge into the film chamber Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index markClose the back cover and turn Non DX Coded Film Notes…Focus Signals Turn the main switch to on Set Full-Auto mode as shownTaking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Center your subject in the focusSpecial Focus Situations Focus HoldUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Flash SignalsFlash Range Lens ShadowingDetailed Operation Rewinding the FilmAutomatic Rewind Manual RewindFocus Focus Predictive Focus ControlSelecting the Autofocus Mode Focus Autofocus ModesAutomatic Autofocus a Continuous Autofocus CLocal Focus Area Focus Focus AreaWide Focus Area AF Power Zoom and xi-Series Lenses Slide the focus-mode switch to MFocus AF Lock Focus Manual FocusExposure Focus AF IlluminatorMode Flash Exposure P-ModeExposure A-Mode ApertureExposure S-Mode Exposure A-ModeRaise the built-in flash Turn the control dial to select the apertureExposure S-Mode Exposure M-ModeManual Shift Metering in Manual Mode Exposure M-ModeMetering Metering Selectable MeteringSegment Honeycomb Pattern Metering Selecting 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern MeteringCenter Weighted Average Metering Selecting Spot Metering Turn the metering mode switch toSpot Metering Metering Selectable MeteringMetering Automatic Exposure Lock AEL Recompose the scene as desiredMetering Exposure Compensation Changing to 1/3 EV IncrementsMetering Setting the ISO Manually DriveDrive -Advance Mode DriveDrive Self-Timer