Minolta S-100, Minolta Vectis instruction manual Using the BUILT-IN Flash

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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

In P mode, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically when the shutter is pressed partway down. Once the flash is up, it will fire when necessary.

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

•Select flash cancel () when you don’t want the flash to fire.

•Do not touch the flash when it fires.

Flash Lamp

glows	Flash is charged.
blinks fast	Flash is charging. The
	shutter will not release.

Flash Range

The range of the built-in flash depends on the speed of the film and the maximum aperture of the lens being used. Make sure your subject is within the working range of the flash specified in the table below.

	Film Speed	ISO 100	ISO 200	ISO 400
	Max. Aperture

	3.5	0.6 - 3.4 m	0.6 - 4.8 m	0.6 - 6.8 m
		2.0 - 11.1 ft.	2.0 - 15.7 ft.	2.0 - 22.3 ft.

	4.0	0.6 - 3.0 m	0.6 - 4.2 m	0.6 - 6.0 m
		2.0 - 9.8 ft.	2.0 - 13.7 ft.	2.0 - 19.6 ft.

	4.5	0.6 - 2.6 m	0.6 - 3.7 m	0.6 - 5.3 m
		2.0 - 8.5 ft.	2.0 - 12.1 ft.	2.0 - 17.3 ft.

	5.6	0.6 - 2.1 m	0.6 - 3.0 m	0.6 - 4.3 m
		2.0 - 6.8 ft.	2.0 - 9.8 ft.	2.0 - 14.1 ft.

•Lens shadowing may occur when using the built-in flash.

-Do not use the built-in flash if the subject distance is less than 0.6 m (2.0 ft.).

-Do not use a lens hood when using the built-in flash.

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Manual Fill-Flash

Use manual fill-flash when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting or to eliminate harsh shadows. When set, the flash will fire every time a picture is taken.

Press the flash-mode button until appears in the data panel.

• Press the program-reset button or flash-mode button to return to autoflash mode.

Flash Cancel

Use flash cancel when photographing twilight scenes or to capture the ambiance of existing light.

Press the flash-mode button

until appears in the data panel.

If the flash lamp blinks slowly, the required shutter speed is too slow to hand hold the camera. Turn the flash on or use

atripod.

•Press the program-reset button or flash-mode button to return to autoflash mode.

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Contents Instruction Manual Advantages of the Advanced Photo System Easier to load… New print formats…New processing… Table of Contents For Proper and Safe USE Operating Temperature and Conditions SplashproofPlease Note Names of Parts Film Cassette WarningBody Names of Parts Data Panel ViewfinderQuick Operation Attaching the Strap ShownAttach the camera strap as Using the eyepiece cap, open the battery-chamber door Installing the BatteriesChecking the Battery Power Snap the battery-chamber door shutRemoving the Lens Lens Hood NoteSubject appears sharpest Diopter AdjustmentHandling the Camera Holding the CameraPush the film chamber in until it clicks shut Visual Exposure IndicatorsLoading Film Use IX240 type film in this cameraLoading Film Fully Automatic Operation Focus Hold Special Focusing SituationsFrame or when autofocus is difficult to confirm Press the shutter-releaseUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Rewinding the Film Subject Program Selection Mode OperationClose-up Mode For close-up photography Sports Mode Subject Program SelectionProgram pointer is under Portrait ModeLandscape Mode Press the program-select button until the subjectFor best results use the V Lens 50mm f/3.5 Macro CLOSE-UP ModeSports Mode Use a tripod to reduce camera shakeAppears Night Portrait ModePhotographing Night Scenes Data panel TipsShutter Speed and Aperture in the Data Display Mode Aperture PriorityCreative Exposure Modes Shutter SpeedPress the flash-mode button to turn the flash on Mode FlashTo cancel the flash, push the flash down Aperture Control Large ApertureMode Shutter Priority To cancel the flash, push the flash downShutter Speed Control Fast Shutter SpeedDATE/TIME Imprinting Sequence is as follows SELF-TIMER Manual FocusPress the focus-mode Remote-control button Until appears in the data panel CONTINUOUS-DRIVE ModePress the drive-mode Place the camera on a tripod, then pressFocus Hold in Remote Control Mode Attaching the Eyepiece Cap Remove the eyepieceCup Slide the battery chamber back into the remote control Changing the BatteryPull out the battery chamber and remove the old battery Canceling the AF IlluminatorExposure Compensation Metered Exposure Over Exposure5400HS Press the flash-mode button to raise the built-in flashYour flash manual 5400xiTaking Pictures in Wireless/Remote Flash Mode Using the Optional Remote ControlPressing the program-reset PROGRAM-RESET ButtonProgram-reset button Fully-automatic operationLAB Services Lenses Accessory InformationSpecifications for the V Lens 28-56mm f/4-5.6 Lens HoodCare and Storage CleaningQuestions and Service StorageTechnical Details AF SystemBatteries are loaded TROUBLE-SHOOTINGNo display appears when Incorrectly Camera is switched on Situation is unsuitable forCamera Warnings Quick Reference Guide 9222-2102-31 P9705-A705