Konica Minolta DYNAX 3, DYNAX 4, MAXXUM 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS, SUBJECT / DRIVE, AUTOMATIC OPERATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The GETTING STARTED section describes how to prepare the camera for use. The FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION chapter shows how to take photographs quickly and simply by using the camera’s automatic features. Advanced shooting features are covered in SUBJECT PROGRAM / DRIVE MODES. The CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODE section introduces exposure control. The DETAILED OPERATION section describes advanced functions within the camera. The last section, CUSTOM FUNCTIONS, shows how to customize camera operation. Custom Function Notes have been inserted throughout the manual as reference to camera operations that can be changed.

	FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE ........................................	7
	QUICK OPERATION ........................................................	10
	NAMES OF PARTS ..........................................................	12
	Body ............................................................................	12
	Data Panel ..................................................................	14
	Viewfinder....................................................................	15
	GETTING STARTED
	STRAP ............................................................................	17
	Attaching the Strap ....................................................	17
STARTED	Changing the Batteries - Quarz-date model ..............	21
	Using the Eyepiece Cap ............................................	18
	BATTERIES ....................................................................	19
	Installing the Batteries ................................................	19
	Battery Condition Indicators........................................	20
	LENS................................................................................	22
GETTING	Loading the Film ........................................................	23
	Attaching the Lens ......................................................	22
	Removing the Lens ....................................................	22
	FILM ................................................................................	23
	Film Chamber Lock ....................................................	25
	Rewinding the Film ....................................................	26
	Manual Rewind ..........................................................	26

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AUTOMATIC OPERATIONSUBJECT / DRIVE

FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION
HANDLING THE CAMERA ............................................	28
Pressing the Shutter-release Button ..........................	28
Holding the Camera ....................................................	28
AUDIO SIGNAL ..............................................................	29
TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO ..............................	30
FOCUS ............................................................................	32
Focus Signals..............................................................	32
Special Focus Situations ............................................	33
FOCUS LOCK ................................................................	34
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH ........................................	35
Flash Signals ..............................................................	35
Flash Range................................................................	36
Lens Shadowing..........................................................	36
Fill Flash ......................................................................	37
Flash Cancel ..............................................................	37
Red-eye Reduction ....................................................	38
SUBJECT PROGRAM / DRIVE MODES
SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION ..............................	40
Portrait ........................................................................	40
Landscape ..................................................................	41
Close-up......................................................................	42
Sports..........................................................................	43
Night Portrait ..............................................................	44
Photographing Night Scenes ......................................	45
DRIVE MODES ................................................................	46
Self-timer ....................................................................	46
Continuous Advance ..................................................	48
For Owners of the Remote-control Function ..............	49
Focus Lock in Remote Control Mode ........................	50
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GETTING	STARTED
AUTOMATIC	OPERATION
SUBJECT /	DRIVE
CREATIVE	EXPOSURE
DETAILED	OPERATION
CUSTOM	FUNCTIONS
	APPENDIX

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