Page 2 - CAUTION
3 2 Thank you for purchasing a Minolta camera.A valuable tool for photographers, the Maxxum/Dynax 7 has beendesigned with precision in mind to help you capture your photo-graphic vision. As you use the Maxxum/Dynax 7, you will find thatits performance and reliability compliment your own photographic...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ..............................................................................4Name of Parts ...................................................................................8Quick Operation ......................................................................
Page 4 - APPENDIX
7 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Memory Storing memory .................................................................135Recalling settings in memory .............................................137 Data memory Storing the data .................................................................141Film area and...
Page 5 - Camera Body; NAMES OF PARTS
9 8 Camera Body AF illuminator (59)/Self-timer lamp (90) Battery-chamber release (17) Vertical-control-gripcontacts (189)* Battery-chamberdoor Tripod socket * Do not touch NAMES OF PARTS Accessory shoe (107) Eyepiece cup (15) Drive-mode lever (87) Exposure-mode dial lock-release button (24) Viewfind...
Page 6 - Control Panel
11 10 NAMES OF PARTS Control Panel Top Data Panel Cartridge mark Film-transport signals Frame counter/Aperture display Adjust button Enter button (135) Custom button (154) Date button (120) ISO button (86) Data-memory button(141) Shutter-speed display Navigation Display Release-priority indicator (1...
Page 7 - Viewfinder; QUICK OPERATION
13 12 NAMES OF PARTS Viewfinder AEL indicator (81, 102) Focus signals (28) Flash-compensation indicator (103) Spot-metering area (75) Spot-focus area (55, 56) Flash indicator (31) High-speed-sync indicator(110) Wireless/Remote flash indicator (114) Shutter-speed display Exposure-mode indicator Apert...
Page 8 - Set the camera for automatic; Center your subject in the
15 14 QUICK OPERATION 5. Set the camera for automatic operation. • While pressing the exposure-mode dial lock-release button, set the exposure-mode dial to . 6. If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame yoursubject as desired. 7. Center your subject in the focus frame, then press theshu...
Page 9 - Attach the strap as shown.; Installing the Batteries; BATTERIES; BASIC OPERA; BASIC
17 16 Attach the strap as shown. Your camera uses two 3V CR123A lithium batteries to supply powerfor all camera operations. 1. Turn the main switch off. Then slide the battery chamberrelease as shown, and openthe door. 2. Insert the batteries as indicat- ed by the + and - marks. 3. Close the battery...
Page 10 - Battery Condition Indicators; LENS; Attaching the Lens; Removing the Lens; Caution
19 18 BATTERIES Battery Condition Indicators The battery condition indicator displays the power status of the bat-teries when the main switch is set to ON. Full-battery indicator Power is sufficient for all camera operations. Half-battery indicator Power is low, but all functions are operational.Kee...
Page 11 - LOADING FILM; and open the back cover.; Extend the leader between the
21 20 LOADING FILM Check the film window before loading film. Iffilm is already loaded, refer to Manual Rewindon page 34 to remove a partially exposed roll. • Load film in the shade to reduce the chances of fogging the film. Remove and discard the protectivecover on the film gate before loadingfilm ...
Page 12 - Holding the Camera; Pressing the Shutter-Release Button
23 22 LOADING FILM • Once the film is loaded, the back cover will lock until film rewind- ing is complete, preventing accidental opening. • ISO is set automatically if DX-coded film is loaded. See page 86 for changing ISO manually. • Non-DX-coded film is automatically rewound at the end of the roll ...
Page 13 - TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO; or; Center your subject in the
25 24 TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO 1. Turn the main switch to ON. 3. Raise the built-in flash. • If the flash is raised, it will automati- cally fire when needed. • For details on using the built-in flash, see page 31. 2. While pressing the exposure- mode dial lock-release button,set the exposure-mo...
Page 14 - Full-Auto Basic Settings
27 26 TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO Full-Auto Basic Settings When the exposure-mode dial is set to , the functions in the table below are reset to the full-auto mode, and locked in order not to bechanged. Function Exposure mode Metering mode Flash mode Focus mode AF area Full-Auto Settings Program (P...
Page 15 - FOCUSING; Focus Signals; Continuous autofocus – Focus is confirmed.; Focus Lock; Center your subject in the
29 28 FOCUSING Focus Signals The following signals appear in theviewfinder to indicate the focus statuswhen the shutter-release button ispressed partway down. Focus is confirmed. Continuous autofocus – Focus is confirmed. Continuous autofocus – Lens focusing. Shutter islocked. (Blinks) Focus cannot ...
Page 16 - Turn the main switch to ON; Special Focus Situations
31 30 FOCUSING USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH The built-in flash provides coverage for focal lengths as wide as24mm. 1. Turn the main switch to ON and set the exposure-modedial to . 2. Raise the built-in flash. 3. Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. • When the exposure mode dial is set t...
Page 17 - Automatic Rewind; Wait until the film is completely; Flash Range; Aperture; Lens Shadowing; USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
33 32 Automatic Rewind The film is automatically rewound after the last frame is exposed. 1. Wait until the film is completely rewound. 2. When the film is completely rewound, open the back coverand remove the film. Flash Range The range of the built-in flash depends on the speed of the film andthe ...
Page 18 - REWINDING THE FILM; Manual Rewind; DETAILED OPERATION; DET; DETAILED
35 34 REWINDING THE FILM Manual Rewind Use manual rewind to rewind the film before the roll is finished. Gently press the manual-rewindbutton. • Use a blunt object. A sharp object may cause damage. Custom Function Notes Custom 2, 3 and 12 refer to the rewinding of film. Custom 2 - Automatic (1) or m...
Page 19 - Exposure-history display; Detailed display; DISPLAY SELECTION; NA; NAVIGATION
37 36 Your camera uses the navigation dis-play (a dot-matrix presentation in thelarge LCD panel on the back of thecamera) to provide you with usefulphotographic information. • Only general information is included in this section. Please refer to each specific section for more detailed information. •...
Page 20 - Detailed Display; Large Icon Display
39 38 DISPLAY SELECTION Detailed display Detailed display Exposure-historydisplay Meter-index display Large icon display Large icon display Meter-indexdisplay Exposure-history display Display-selec-tion button Display-selectionbutton Switch horizontal/vertical Switch horizontal/vertical Display sele...
Page 21 - Exposure-History Display
41 40 DISPLAY SELECTION The meter index display shows the values of compensation andbracketing that you have selected. The lower part shows compen-sation/bracketing with flash. The upper part of the display is shownin both the viewfinder and the navigation display. Meter-Index Display Current exposu...
Page 22 - Vertical Display
43 42 DISPLAY SELECTION When the exposure-mode dial isturned to P ,A, S, or M, the upper partof the display remains normal. Butwhen , 1, 2, or 3 is selected, the upper part turns black. Example 1: Exposure-mode dial set to P.(Normal) Example 2: Exposure-mode dial set to , full- auto mode. Top part o...
Page 23 - DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST
45 44 Your camera features completefocus control, utilizing a newlydeveloped 9-point autofocus sys-tem with center dual cross-hairsensors to give great flexibilitywhen composing photographs,and the ability to switch betweenAF and MF using the AF/MF con-trol button without changing hold-ing positions...
Page 24 - FOCUS MODE
47 46 FOCUS MODE Continuous Autofocus (C) Use continuous autofocus when shootingsporting events or when you know thesubject will be in constant motion. • The camera continues to focus as long as the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. • Audio doesn’t sound and the local focus area LED do...
Page 25 - Turn the focusing ring until; AF Power Zoom and xi Series Lenses
49 48 FOCUS MODE • appears in the viewfinder when the subject in the focus frame is in focus. • Even though manual focus has been selected, it is possible to utilize autofocus by pressing the AF/MF control button (p. 51). • When the focus ring doesn’t turn smoothly (for example when using a teleconv...
Page 27 - FOCUS AREA; Simultaneously press the; Smooth Focusing
53 52 FOCUS AREA Wide focus area Local focus area The camera’s standard focus mode,wide focus area, covers the entirecenter area making it easier for thecamera to focus on moving subjects.Nine sensors are located in the widefocus area, which are shown by thelocal focus area in the viewfinder.When yo...
Page 28 - While pressing either the focus-area selector or the spot-; Wide Focus Area
55 54 FOCUS AREA 2. Press the focus-area selec- tor to focus using the widefocus area. Press the spot-AF button to use the centerspot-focus area. • Viewfinder shows which sensor is being used for focusing. • While pressing the spot-AF button or the focus-area selector, the focus islocked. 3. While p...
Page 29 - Local Focus Area
57 56 FOCUS AREA • Viewfinder shows which sensor is being used for focusing. • While pressing the spot-AF button or the focus-area selector, the focus islocked. 3. While pressing either the focus-area selector or the spot- AF button, press the shutter-release button and take thepicture. • After taki...
Page 30 - How to Lock the Local/Spot Focus Area; AF ILLUMINATOR; How to Lock the Wide Focus Area
59 58 FOCUS AREA In low-light/low subject contrast situa-tions, the AF illuminator automaticallyprojects a pattern of lines onto thesubject for the camera’s AF sensorsto focus on. • Do not to obstruct the AF illuminator.• AF illuminator works for the center focus area only.• The range of the AF illu...
Page 31 - and take the picture.; P MODE; Comparison of; EXPOSURE
61 60 EXPOSURE Your camera’s exposure-mode dial has 8positions; Full-auto P, A, S, and M modes 1, 2, and 3 memory modes This section of the manual covers the P, A, S, and M modes. • For the full-auto mode, see pages 24-27. For memory modes, see page 132. Select P mode (Programmmed AE) when you want ...
Page 32 - Turn either control dial to; Mode; While the aperture/shutter speed are displayed in P mode...
63 62 P MODE A MODE In A mode (aperture priority), you select the aperture and the cam-era automatically sets the shutter speed required for properexposure. Set the camera to A mode when you want to control therange of focus (depth-of-field) in an image. 1. While pressing the exposure- mode dial loc...
Page 33 - A MODE; Aperture Control
65 64 A MODE The size of the aperture (lens opening) determines the depth-of-field in the final image as well as the intensity of the light falling onthe film. Depth-of-field is the area in front of and behind the pointwhere the lens is focused which will appear sharp. Large apertures (small f-numbe...
Page 34 - S MODE
67 66 S MODE In S mode (shutter priority), you select the shutter speed and thecamera automatically sets the aperture for the proper exposure.Use S mode when you want to control the blur caused by subjectmovement. 1. While pressing the exposure- mode dial lock-release button,turn the exposure-mode d...
Page 35 - Shutter Control; Turn front control dial to select
69 68 S MODE M MODE Fast Shutter Speed Slow Shutter Speed Because the shutter speed controls the duration of exposures, italso determines how moving subjects will appear in the final image.Use a slow shutter speed to blur the motion of your subject. Use afast shutter speed to stop the motion of your...
Page 36 - Metering in M Mode; M MODE
71 70 M-Mode Flash 1. Follow the steps on the previous page.2. Raise the built-in flash, or turn the accessory flash on. • appears in the viewfinder when the flash is charged. • The shutter speeds of 1/200 or slower are selectable. However, shut- ter speeds greater than 1/200 can be achieved using h...
Page 37 - Manual Shift; Select a desired shutter speed; METERING
73 72 M MODE Manual Shift Manual shift lets you shift to equivalent aperture/shutter speed com-binations without changing the exposure value (EV). 1. Select a desired shutter speed and aperture. 2. Press the AE-lock button and turn the front control dial untilthe desired aperture/shutterspeed combin...
Page 38 - SELECTABLE METERING; Turn the metering-mode switch to
75 74 SELECTABLE METERING Fourteen-segment honeycomb-pattern metering uses information fromthe autofocus system to set the metering pattern according to theposition of the main subject. The light metered by each applicablesegment is then evaluated to determine the degree of spot-lighting orbacklight...
Page 39 - Center-Weighted Average Metering
77 76 Center-Weighted Average Metering Center-weighted average mode bases the exposure on an average ofthe readings from each of the honeycomb segments - with emphasisplaced on the center of the image.Care should be taken when photographing backlit, spotlighted, or off-center subjects, as non-subjec...
Page 40 - EXPOSURE COMPENSATION; Changing to 1/3 Increments; Meter Index
79 78 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Changing to 1/3 Increments 1. Set the exposure-compensation dial to the edge of the 1/2EVincrement (ie; +/-3.0EV). 2. While pressing the exposure- compensation dial lock-releasebutton, turn the exposure-com-pensation dial to the edge of the1/3EV increment (ie; +/- 2.0EV)....
Page 41 - Select the desired metering
81 80 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LOCK (AEL) Press the AE-lock button to lock the exposure using the currentlyselected metering pattern without locking the focus. The exposureremains locked until the AE-lock button is released. 1. Select the desired metering pattern (pp. 74-76), and foc...
Page 42 - Meter Index When AE-Lock Button is Pressed
83 82 AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE LOCK (AEL) • If you keep pressing the AE-lock button after taking the picture, the exposure remains locked. • Pressing the AE-lock button sets the flash to slow-shutter sync mode (p. 102). • If Custom 10-2 is selected, pressing the AE-lock button once activates automatic exp...
Page 43 - Brightness-Distribution Display
• If more than 3.0EV, only + or - will appear, instead of a value.• Press the display-selection button once again to cancel the bright- ness-distribution display while still pressing the AE-lock button. • If you release your finger from the AE-lock button, both brightness dis- tribution and locked e...
Page 44 - SETTING THE ISO MANUALLY; and press the ISO button.; Turn either control dial to set; DRIVE
87 86 SETTING THE ISO MANUALLY Continuous drive, exposure bracketing, multiple exposures, andother options can be selected using the drive-mode lever. The standard drive-mode setting for thiscamera is single-frame (drive-mode leverset to ). The selectable modes are representedby; (Single-frame advan...
Page 45 - CONTINUOUS; then press the adjust button.
89 88 CONTINUOUS This camera has both single-frame and continuous advance drivemodes. Select single-frame advance to expose and advance thefilm one frame at a time. Switch to continuous drive to photographdynamic action sequences at up to 4 frames per second in highspeed mode (3.7 when AF-A or AF-C ...
Page 47 - EXPOSURE BRACKETING; the desired bracketing mode.
93 92 EXPOSURE BRACKETING Exposure bracketing automatically exposes a series of frames withexposures above and below the metered exposure value. Bracketyour exposures when shooting slides and other films with a low tol-erance for exposure error. A larger bracketing increment is recom-mended when sho...
Page 49 - MULTIPLE EXPOSURE; Compensate the exposures as follows:; Number of; ton all the way down to take the first exposure.
97 96 MULTIPLE EXPOSURE The meter in your camera determines exposure (EV) based on theassumption that only one exposure will be made on each frame.When making multiple exposures, the EV for each additionalexposure may need to be reduced or over exposure can result. Compensate the exposures as follow...
Page 50 - FLASH MODE SWITCH; FLASH
99 98 Red-eye reduction (p. 100) Normal flash Normal flash (p. 31) Normal flash REAR Rear flash sync (p. 101) Rear flash sync (p. 101) WL Wireless/remote flash (p.112)* Normal flash Built-in flash Program Flash This section of your manual covers the operation of accessoryflashes as well as the built...
Page 51 - REAR FLASH SYNC; the flash-mode switch to
101 100 RED-EYE REDUCTION REAR FLASH SYNC With rear flash sync Without rear flash sync Slow sync flash exposures can appear unnatural because themotion blur precedes the subject in the final image. Use rear flashsync to create more natural looking slow shutter speed flash expo-sures that leave a blu...
Page 52 - the accessory flash on.; FLASH COMPENSATION
103 102 Slow-shutter sync Conventional flash In P and A-modes, slow-shutter sync sets a slower shutter speed toincrease the background or ambient exposure in a flash picture. Flashoutput is automatically decreased to maintain correct subject exposure. 1. Raise the built-in flash or turn the accessor...
Page 53 - FLASH BRACKETING
105 104 FLASH BRACKETING Flash bracketing lets you expose a series of frames with exposuresbelow and above the normal metered exposure while using flash.You can choose a series of 3, 5, or 7 frame flash exposure bracketsin 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1.0 EV increments. Exposures are bracketed bycontrolling th...
Page 55 - FLASH METERING
109 108 Flash metering changes according to the flash unit and lens beingused. 5600HS(D)3600HS(D) ADI metering (HSS on, with pre-flash) Pre-flash metering (HSS on) Built-in flash ADI metering (without pre-flash) TTL metering 5400HS Pre-flash metering (HSS on) Pre-flash metering (HSS on) Other access...
Page 57 - Attach the accessory flash to; Turn either control dial and
113 112 Wireless/Remote Flash is availablewith the Minolta 5600HS(D), 5400HS,3600HS(D), 5400xi, and 3500xiaccessory flashes. Wireless/Remoteflash lets you experience the creativecontrol available with an accessoryflash. In Wireless/Remote flash mode, theoff-camera flash is triggered by acoded signal...
Page 58 - Position your camera and flash unit using the information
115 114 WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH 4. Press the shutter-release but- ton partway down. • Navigation display returns to the pre- vious display. • WL appears in the display. 5. Detach the accessory flash, then raise the built-in flash. Flash-Subject Distance Camera-Subject Distance The off-camer...
Page 59 - Canceling the Wireless/Remote Flash
117 116 WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH 7. Wait until both flash units are fully charged. • appears in the viewfinder when the built-in flash is charged. • When the off-camera flash is charged, its AF illuminator will blink. 8. Press the AE-lock button to test fire the accessory flash. • Caution; T...
Page 60 - PC TERMINAL; ADDITIONAL
119 118 PC TERMINAL Flash units which can not be connect-ed to the accessory shoe can be con-nected to the camera via the PC ter-minal. • Set the exposure mode dial to M.• Set the shutter speed to 1/200 or slow- er. • The flash unit may fire unexpectedly if it is on when the sync. cord is plugged in...
Page 61 - Setting the Date/Time; and press the DATE button.
121 120 DATE/TIME IMPRINTING No printing Date printing Time printing Setting the Date/Time The Quartz-data function lets you record thedate or time onto the lower left-hand cornerof the photograph. The automatic calendar isgood through the year 2039. Approximate locationof print area. 1. Open the co...
Page 63 - vates the eyepiece sensor.; Changing the Format
125 124 DATE/TIME IMPRINTING Using Eye-Start 1. Slide the eye-start switch to ON. 2. Turn the main switch to ON. • The grip sensor is activated. 3. Touching the grip sensor acti- vates the eyepiece sensor. • Autofocus and exposure systems shut down approx. five seconds after eye or grip sensor conta...
Page 64 - Cover the viewfinder with the; Turn the rear control dial to; Turn the front control dial until
127 126 TIME EXPOSURES (BULB) ADDITIONAL FEA TURES • To reduce camera blur, attach a remote cord (p. 191). 5. Cover the viewfinder with the eyepiece cap. • The eyepiece cap prevents light from entering through the viewfinder andaffecting the metered exposure. 6. Press and hold the shutter- release b...
Page 66 - DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT; Turn either the front or rear; SETTING/CANCELLING THE AUDIO
131 130 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT • When audio ON is selected, a tone will be heard when; Focus is confirmed - 2 short beeps, except when the subject is moving, or when AF-C is set. Self-timer countdown - will beep slowly at first, then rapidly, and finally a solid tone just before the shutter releases. 1....
