User manual MINOLTA PROGRAM BACK SUPER 90 PART 2

[. . . ] This manual is designed to help you understand the operation of your camera and its functions. Please familiarize yourself with the names of the controls and their locations on the camera, then read this manual thoroughly. * Advanced Photo SystemTM is a trademark of the five system developing companies. New print formats. . . Classic C print, wider H print, and panorama P print formats are available with Advanced Photo System cameras. Advantages of the Advanced Photo System Easier to load. . . Advanced Photo System cameras use the new IX240 type film. This new film features drop-in-loading to make loading your camera simple, the first time, every time. Indicators on the cassette tell you and your camera if the film is unexposed, partially exposed, exposed, or processed. New processing. . . In addition to returning your prints in the format you selected, certified photofinishers will return your Advanced Photo System film in its original cassette with an index print. [. . . ] - ) When your subject is closer than 1. 5m (4. 9 ft. ), (2. 0m (6. 6 ft. ) in Panorama format), compose your picture within the closeframing guides using focus hold if necessary. Turn the camera upside-down and press the filmchamber release button to open the film-chamber door. Open the film-chamber door and remove the film. · The film's VEI indicator will be . 36 37 PROCESSING For best results, take your film to a Certified Advanced Photo System photofinisher displaying this symbol. 72) USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH When you turn the camera on, the built-in flash is set to autoflash or autoflash with red-eye reduction, whichever mode was used last. The flash will fire automatically when the light level is low or your subject is backlit. 38 39 FLASH LAMP / FLASH RANGE Flash Lamp · When the orange flash lamp blinks rapidly, the flash is charging. · When the orange flash lamp blinks slowly, your scene is too dark for a hand-held picture. Use the flash, or place your camera on a tripod. SELECTING THE FLASH MODE Besides autoflash mode , autoflash with red-eye reduction or flash cancel can be selected. , manual fill-flash , Press the flash mode button until the desired indicator appears in the data panel. · Flash modes remain selected after you take the picture. Flash Range The range of the built-in flash depends on the film speed and the focal length you are using. To ensure proper exposure, make sure your subject is positioned within the flash range. Film speed Focal Length ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 30mm 90mm 0. 5~5. 5m (1. 6~18. 0 ft. ) 0. 5~7. 9m (1. 6~25. 9 ft. ) 0. 5~11. 1m (1. 6~36. 4 ft. ) 0. 6~1. 9m (2. 0~6. 2 ft. ) 0. 6~2. 7m (2. 0~10. 5 ft. ) 0. 6~3. 8m (2. 0~12. 5 ft. ) · In close-up mode, the minimum flash distance is 0. 4m. 40 41 RED-EYE REDUCTION Use the built-in flash's red-eye reduction mode to reduce the red-eye effect when photographing people or animals at night or in low light situations. The flash will fire a few short bursts before the main flash burst to reduce the red-eye effect. MANUAL FILL-FLASH The flash will fire when the shutter is released regardless of lighting. Press the adjust button to change the blinking item. · Press and hold the adjust button to change the value rapidly. Changing the Date / Time Format 1. Press and hold the select button until all items in the date display blink. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all items in the date and time display are correct. Press the date button to set the updated information. · The format sequences as follows: 4. Press the date button to set the chosen format. 56 57 TITLE IMPRINTING Three titles from the title list can be preset for use while taking pictures. Any one of the three preselected titles can be selected before the picture is taken. When selected, the title will be recorded on the film's magnetic data strip. At certified Advanced Photo System labs, the selected title will be printed on the back of the print. Some labs may not be able to print the titles in all of the available languages. See your photofinisher for details. Preselecting Titles Three title codes have been set into memory. Press the title button to display the title code you want to change. Titles are displayed in the data panel as a title code. [. . . ] · To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, if necessary, moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens in a circular motion, starting from the center. · Never use alcohol or solvents to clean the camera. Storage When storing the camera for extended periods of time, please follow these guidelines, · Store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. For very long periods, place the camera in an airtight container with a silica gel drying agent. · Before using after prolonged storage, always check the camera's operation to make sure it is functioning properly. Questions and Service · If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. [. . . ]