Minolta Vectis - Manual

7 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE 6 This camera is splashproof and can beused in light rain or snow.• Do not place the camera under running water or immerse. Please Note: • When using the camera outdoors in heavy rain, keep the camera protected from the rain. • Do not leave the camera in the rain.• The inte...

NAMES OF PARTS 9 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE 8 The film used in Advanced Photo System cameras storessome data magnetically. Do not place the cassette on or nearanything that creates a magnetic field, such as a television orstereo speakers. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...

13 NAMES OF PARTS 12 Focus Lamp Data Panel Viewfinder Focus frame Flash lamp (orange) Focus lamp (green) glows blinking Focus is confirmed Focus is not confirmed. Shutter cannot be released Flash Lamp glows Flash is charged blinks fast Flash is charging. Shutter cannot be released blinks slow Warnin...

15 QUICK OPERATION 14 1. Insert battery Open the battery-chamberdoor using the eyepiece cap.Insert the batteries into thechamber, then snap thebattery-chamber door shut. 2. Attach lens Align the red mounting dot onthe lens with the one on thecamera. Gently insert the lensinto the mount and turn itcl...

ATTACHING THE STRAP 17 16 BASIC OPERATION This section provides the information necessary tooperate your camera in most photographicsituations.This section covers: • Battery Installation• Attaching and Removing the Lens• Diopter Adjustment and Camera Handling• Loading and Rewinding the Film• Fully A...

CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER 19 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 18 Your camera uses two CR2 batteries to supply power for allcamera operations. 1. Using the eyepiece cap, open the battery-chamberdoor. • Turn the camera off before removing the old batteries. • Remove dirt and moisture from the camera and batt...

21 ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS 20 A A F F /M /M 8 0 8 0 5 6 5 6 1. Remove the body cap. Attaching the Lens 3. Align the red mounting dots on the lens andcamera body. 4. Gently insert the lens into the mount, then turnclockwise until it clicksinto the locked position. • Do not insert the lens at ...

HANDLING THE CAMERA 23 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT 22 If you are near or far sighted, you can adjust the eyepiece foryour eyesight. The diopter adjustment range is from -3.0 to+1.0 diopters. 1. Center your subject in the focus frame. 2. Press the shutter-release button partway down tofocus on the subject. Ad...

25 LOADING FILM 24 Use IX240 type film in this camera. • The automatic transport system will load the film, set the film speed, and advance the film after each exposure. • Once loaded, the film chamber cannot be opened until the film is rewound into the cassette (Film Chamber Lock). • There is no ne...

29 FULLY AUTOMATIC OPERATION 28 Full Auto is the camera’s standard operating mode and issuited for use in almost any situation. • Press the program-reset button to set the camera to fully automatic operation (Full Auto) at any time. See page 71. 1. Press the main switch to turn the camera on. 2. Pre...

33 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH 32 In P mode, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically whenthe shutter is pressed partway down. Once the flash is up, itwill 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....

REWINDING THE FILM 35 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH 34 Light reflecting from your subjects eyes may produce theeffect known as red-eye. Use the built-in flash’s red-eye-reduction mode to produce more natural looking photographsby reducing the red-eye effect. 1. Open the control-panel door. 2. Press the r...

SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION 37 ADVANCED OPERATION Refer to the individual sections as you increaseyour familiarity with the camera. Each function canbe explored independently after the BasicOperations section has been mastered. Subject Program SelectionPortrait Mode 38 Landscape Mode 39 Close-up Mode ...

SPORTS MODE 41 CLOSE-UP MODE 40 Accurate focusing and a largedepth of field are required forgood close-up photographs.Close-Up mode sets thecamera to obtain the greatestdepth of field possible at ashutter speed fast enough toprevent blur due to camerashake. Press the program-selectbutton until the s...

PHOTOGRAPHING NIGHT SCENES 43 NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE 42 Night portraits require thecamera’s flash exposure to bebalanced with the backgroundexposure. In Night Portraitmode, the camera sets thelargest possible aperture with alonger shutter speed, allowingthe background to appear in thephotograph. Press ...

A MODE - APERTURE PRIORITY 45 CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES 44 Your camera has three exposure modes: Aperture Priority (A-mode), Shutter Prioity (S-mode), and Program (P-mode). InP-mode, the camera sets the aperture and shutter speedautomatically. P-mode is set when Full Auto operation isselected.Select A...

47 A MODE - APERTURE PRIORITY 46 A Mode Flash When the built-in flash is up, it will fire each time a picture istaken. When the built-in flash is down, it will not fire. Press the flash-mode buttonto turn the flash on. • The camera will automatically set the shutter speed to 1/90(flash sync. speed)....

49 S MODE - SHUTTER PRIORITY 48 In S mode, you select the shutter speed and the cameraautomatically sets the aperture required for proper exposure.Use S mode when you want to control the blur caused bysubject movement. 1. Open the control-panel door. 2. Press the exposure-mode button until S appears...

S MODE - SHUTTER PRIORITY 50 Shutter Speed Control In addition to controlling the duration of the exposure, shutterspeed determines how moving subjects will appear in thefinal image. Depending on the speed of your subject, slowshutter speeds will make a moving subject appear to flow,creating a feeli...

53 DATE / TIME IMPRINTING 52 Setting the Date / Time Your camera records date and time information on the film’smagnetic data strip. The recorded information is read at thephoto lab and imprinted on the back of your photographs. • Some labs cannot print date and / or time information on the front of...

55 DATE / TIME IMPRINTING 54 Changing the Date / Time Format 1. Open the control-panel door, then press the datebutton. 2. Press and hold the select button until all items inthe date display blink. 3. Turn the control dial to change the displayformat. 4. Press the select button (or the date button) ...

SELF-TIMER 57 MANUAL FOCUS 56 1. Press the focus-mode button. will appear in the data panel. When autofocus is not suitable and focus hold is notpossible, focus the lens manually. The autofocus system willmonitor focus and indicate when a subject in the focus frame is in focus. 2. Turn the focusing ...

REMOTE-CONTROL (optional) 59 CONTINUOUS-DRIVE MODE 58 1. Press the drive-mode button until appears in the data panel. In this mode, the camera continues to release the shutter andadvance the film as long as the shutter-release button is helddown. 2. Press the shutter-release button down and hold. • ...

AF ILLUMINATOR 63 REMOTE-CONTROL (optional) 62 Changing the Battery The remote control uses a 3V lithium battery (CR2032).When pressing the remote-control buttons does not releasethe camera’s shutter, the battery must be replaced. 1. Pull out the battery chamber and remove theold battery. 2. Insert ...

65 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 64 This function lets you compensate exposure +/- 3 EV in 1/2EV increments when the camera’s metering system may notbe able to accurately determine exposure. More exposure isrecommended for very bright scenes, such as snow or beachscenes. Less exposure is recommended when th...

67 WIRELESS / REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH 66 Built-in Flash Wireless / Remote Flash Wireless / Remote Off-Camera Flash is available with theMinolta 5400HS, 5400xi, and 3500xi accessory flashes.Wireless / Remote flash give you access to the greater rangeand creative control available with an accessory fl...

69 WIRELESS / REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH 68 Taking Pictures in Wireless / Remote Flash Mode 1. Position your camera and 3500xi flash unit using the information on this page. If you are using a flashunit other than the 3500xi off camera, refer to theinstruction manual for that flash to determine theaper...

PROGRAM-RESET BUTTON 71 APPENDIX 70 The program-reset buttonquickly returns the camera tofully-automatic operation.Pressing the program-resetbutton will set the camera asfollows: Exposure mode Focus mode Flash mode Exposure Compensation Film-drive mode Self-timer Wireless/Remote Flash P mode Autofoc...

73 LAB SERVICES 72 To receive the best possible prints,take your film to a photolab displayingthe Certified Advanced Photo SystemPhotofinishing Service logo.Photofinishers displaying this logohave been certified according toAdvanced Photo System guidelines. • The following is a list of services requ...

75 ACCESSORY INFORMATION 74 This camera is designed to work specifically with lenses, andaccessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Usingincompatible accessories with this camera may result inunsatisfactory performance or damage the camera andaccessories. Lenses All V-series lenses can be ...

77 CARE AND STORAGE 76 Cleaning • If the camera or lens barrel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, clean, drycloth. If the camera or lens comes incontact with sand, gently blow awayloose particles - wiping may scratchthe surface. • To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then,...

79 TECHNICAL DETAILS 78 Camera Type: IX240 type system cameraLens: Minolta V lens AF System: Type: TTL phase-detection systemSensor: One CCD line sensorFocus Modes: Autofocus/Manual focusAF Mode Selection: Single-frame / Continuous drive Sensitivity: EV 1-19 (ISO 200)AF Illuminator: Type: FlashRange...

83 CAMERA WARNINGS 82 MODE DISPLAY ACTION PAGE CAUSE and blink All Batteries have beenreplaced. Err appears All Camera operationmalfunction. appears All Lens is not attached, or isattached improperly. 1000 or 30” blinks A Required shutter speed isbeyond the range of thecamera. Maximum or minimum ape...

85 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 84 ProgramReset Focus Hold Settingmanualfill-flash Settingflash cancel Settingred-eyereduction Selecting asubjectprogrammode Takingnightportraits Takingnightscenes Imprintingthedate / time Manualrewind Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Close-up Mode Sports Mode Night Portrait Mod...