Basic Operation, Loading Film | Minolta 2098-301 guide

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BASIC

OPERATION

LOADING FILM

Check the film window before loading film. If film is loaded, do not open the back cover. Refer to Manual Rewind on page 24 to remove a partially exposed roll.

•Load film in the shade to reduce the chances of fogging the film.

•Do not use Polaroid Instant 35mm film. Winding problems may occur.

Before loading film for the first time…

Remove and discard the film gate protector.

1. Turn the back-cover release counter- clockwise to open the back cover.

The shutter curtain’s precision design makes it extremely sensitive to pressure. Never touch it with your fingers or the film tip.

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Contents

Basic Operation Detailed Operation Appendix For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Body Names of Parts Control Panel Data PanelViewfinder Diopter Adjustment Getting StartedAttaching the Strap Installing the Batteries Checking Battery PowerBatteries Handling the Camera Lens Basic Operation Loading FilmBefore loading film for the first time… Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark Insert a film cartridge into the film chamberClose the back cover and turn Non DX Coded Film Notes… Turn the main switch to on Set Full-Auto mode as shown Focus SignalsTaking Pictures in FULL-AUTO Center your subject in the focus Focus Hold Special Focus Situations Flash Signals Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Range Lens Shadowing Rewinding the Film Detailed OperationAutomatic Rewind Manual Rewind Focus Predictive Focus Control Focus Focus Autofocus Modes Selecting the Autofocus ModeAutomatic Autofocus a Continuous Autofocus C Focus Focus Area Wide Focus AreaLocal Focus Area Slide the focus-mode switch to M AF Power Zoom and xi-Series LensesFocus AF Lock Focus Manual Focus Focus AF Illuminator Exposure Exposure P-Mode Mode FlashExposure A-Mode Aperture Exposure A-Mode Exposure S-ModeRaise the built-in flash Turn the control dial to select the aperture Exposure M-Mode Manual ShiftExposure S-Mode Exposure M-Mode Metering in Manual Mode Metering Selectable Metering MeteringSegment Honeycomb Pattern Metering Selecting 14 Segment Honeycomb Pattern Metering Selecting Spot Metering Turn the metering mode switch to Center Weighted Average MeteringSpot Metering Metering Selectable Metering Recompose the scene as desired Metering Automatic Exposure Lock AEL Changing to 1/3 EV Increments Metering Exposure Compensation Drive Metering Setting the ISO Manually Drive Drive -Advance Mode Drive Self-Timer

Minolta 2098-301 Basic Operation, Loading Film, Before loading film for the first time…

Models: 2098-301

BASIC

OPERATION

LOADING FILM

Before loading film for the first time…

BASIC OPERATION