TECHNICAL DETAILS

Film Speed Setting:

Automatic: ISO 25 to ISO 6400; Manual: ISO 6 to ISO 6400

Splashproof:

Equivalent to IPX2 (IEC standard)

Power:

Two 3-volt CR2 lithium batteries

Performance:

Performance is based on Minolta's standard test method using 25 exposure IX240 film, a V 22-80mm f/4-5.6 lens, and fresh batteries. The lens is focused from infinity to 2.0 m and back 2 times and the shutter-release button held partway down for ten seconds before the shutter is released. Exposures are taken at a rate of two rolls per month.

Flash Use

# Rolls at 20°C

 

 

none

approx. 25

 

 

50% of Exp.

approx. 15

 

 

100%

approx. 10

 

 

If more operations are performed during use, battery performance will be lower. To maximize battery performance, slide the main switch to lock when the camera is not in use.

Dimensions:

126.5X 76.5 X 63.5mm (4.98 X 3.01 X 2.5 in.)

Weight:

365g (12.87 oz.)

Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

This mark on the bottom of your camera is 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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TROUBLE-SHOOTING

Refer to these pages to determine the cause of a problem you are experiencing with your camera. If the information does not cover the problem which you are experiencing or the condition continues, contact your nearest Minolta Service Facility.

No display appears when the camera is switched on.

•The batteries are loaded incorrectly; remove and reinstall the batteries.

•The batteries are exhausted; install new batteries.

•The camera has malfunctioned; turn the camera off and remove and reinsert the batteries. If normal operation does not resume or the camera malfunctions repeatedly, contact

an authorized Minolta Service Facility.

Autofocus does not work when shutter-release button is pressed partway down.

•The situation is unsuitable for autofocus; use focus hold or manual focus.

•The camera is set to the manual-focus mode; press the focus-mode button to return to autofocus mode.

•The subject is too close; check the minimum focus distance

for your lens.

Shutter can not be released.

•The focus can not be confirmed; use focus hold, or manual focus.

•The camera is attached to a microscope or telescope; contact

a Minolta Service Facility for information.

Flash fires when the shutter-release is pressed partway down.

•The AF illuminator is on; this is a normal camera operation.

Flash picture is too dark.

•Your subject is beyond the flash range; make sure your

subject is within the flash range before taking the picture.

Lower part of flash picture is dark.

•The lens hood is attached; remove the lens hood before using the built-in flash.

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