User manual MINOLTA VECTIS 30

[. . . ] E INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis 30. The Vectis 30 is an easy to operate lens shutter camera from Minolta's new line of Advanced Photo SystemTM cameras. Your camera features drop-in loading, a 30 - 90mm zoom lens, and splashproof construction. In addition to providing built-in protection for the camera's optics, the Vectis 30's front cover provides a sophisticated appearance suitable for any occasion. [. . . ] Use of a tripod is recommended. 44 CLOSE-UP MODE Close-up mode lets you take pictures of small objects such as flowers or models to a maximum subject magnification of 1/4. 3 life size on the film. · Autoflash (or autoflash with red-eye reduction) is initially set, but any flash mode can be selected. 1. Press the subject program selector until the pointer blinks below . · Two seconds after close-up mode is selected, the pointer will stop blinking and the lens will zoom to 75mm and lock. · In C and H formats, the minimum autofocus distance is 0. 4m/1. 3 ft. When your subject is closer than 1. 5 m (4. 9 ft. ), 2. 0 m (6. 6 ft. ) for the P format, compose your picture within the close framing guides using focus hold if necessary. · After taking the picture, the camera returns to Auto mode. Correct Not Correct 2. Place the subject within the focus frame and press the shutter-release button all-the-way down. · When the green focus lamp blinks slowly, the focus will be set to 0. 4 m (1. 3 ft. ). 46 47 PORTRAIT MODE In Portrait mode, the lens automatically zooms to provide suitable framing for portraits when you press the shutter release button partway down. · Autoflash (or autoflash with red-eye reduction) is initially set, but any flash mode can be selected. 2. Center your subject in the focus frame and press the shutter-release partway down. The lens will zoom to provide suitable framing for a portrait. · When the green focus lamp blinks slowly, the lens will not zoom automatically and focus may not be accurate. 1. Wait for the lens to zoom, then press the shutterrelease button all-the-way down. · If you manually zoom the lens after selecting the Portrait mode, return to autozoom is no longer possible. · After taking the picture, the camera returns to Auto mode. 48 49 NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE In Night Portrait mode, the camera balances the flash and existing light exposure so you can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at night. · The flash is set to manual fill-flash. Place the subject within the focus frame and press the shutter-release button all-the-way down. · The shutter speed will most likely be slow. · After taking the picture, the camera returns to Auto mode. 1. Press the subject program selector until the pointer is under . 50 51 LANDSCAPE / NIGHT VIEW MODE In this mode, the focus is set to infinity to ensure sharp focus on landscapes and other distant subjects. · Flash cancel is set and cannot be changed. 1. Align your subject within the focus frame and press the shutter-release all-the-way down to take the picture. · The shutter speed will most likely be slow. · After taking the picture, the camera returns to Auto mode. ADDITIONAL FEATURES 52 53 DATE IMPRINTING Your camera records date and time information on the film's magnetic strip that certified photofinishers can imprint in the front and back of your photographs. · Some labs can not imprint date and/or time information on the front of your photographs. See your photofinisher for a full description of available services. Setting the Date and Time · This camera has a quartz clock and automatic calendar through the year 2029. 1. Press the date button to display the date. Imprinting the Date or Time Before taking the picture- Press the date button until the data panel displays the format you want to see on the print. The sequence is as follows: DATE TIME (no display) 2. Press the select button until the item you want to adjust blinks. · Each press of the select button causes the next item to blink. · The sequence is: year ¡ month ¡ date ¡ hour ¡ minute ¡ stops blinking (Continued on the following page) · When is displayed in the data panel, no data will be printed on the front of the print, but the date and time of exposure will be imprinted on the back of the print. 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. [. . . ] · Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility for details. This mark on the bottom of your camera is there to inform you that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). Before Important Events · Check camera operation carefully or take test photographs. · Minolta is not responsible for any loss which may occur due to an equipment malfunction. 74 75 TECHNICAL DETAILS IX240 Lens Shutter Type 30-90mm f/3. 6 - 10. 3 power zoom lens (equivalent to 38 to 113mm in the 135 system). 4 element/4 group construction including 2-two-sided aspheric elements. [. . . ]