User manual MINOLTA VECTIS 40

[. . . ] Advanced Photo System features included in this camera: Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Vectis 40. The Vectis 40 is a compact lens shutter camera from Minolta's new line of Advanced Photo SystemTM products. Your camera features drop-in loading, date/time and title imprinting, a 30 to 120mm zoom lens, and a viewfinder with a field of view comparable to most 35mm SLRs. Your camera is also Splashproof and can be used outdoors without worry, even in light rain and snow. [. . . ] Portrait Mode: Night Portrait Mode: Landscape/Night View Mode: Optimizes the camera's settings for portrait situations. The camera's settings are optimized for landscape and scenic photographs during the day or night. The flash will return to the mode it was set to before the subject program mode was selected. SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Subject Program Selection lets you tailor the camera's fully-automatic operation to suit the subject. It provides optimal camera settings for close-ups, portraits, portraits at night, landscapes, and night views. CLOSE-UP MODE Close-up mode lets you take pictures of small objects such as flowers or models to a maximum subject magnification of 1/6 life size on the film. PRINT EL DJ TITLE DATE 1. Press the subject-program-select button until the pointer blinks below . · Two seconds after you select close-up mode, the pointer will stop blinking and the lens will zoom to 120mm and lock. · Autoflash (or autoflash with red-eye reduction) is initially set, but any flash mode can be selected. In C and H formats, the minimum autofocus distance is 0. 8m (2. 6 ft. ). When your subject is closer than 1. 6m (5. 2 ft. ), compose your picture within the close framing guides using focus hold if necessary. · When the green focus-lamp blinks slowly, the focus will be set to 0. 8m (2. 6 ft. ). 2. Place the subject in the focus frame and press the shutter-release button all-the-way down to take the picture. · Close-up mode can not be selected when the format switch is set to P. · If P format is selected when the camera is in Close-up mode, the camera will automatically return to Full-Auto mode. PORTRAIT MODE In Portrait mode, the lens automatically zooms to provide suitable framing for portraits when you press the shutter-release button partway down. PRINT EL DJ TITLE DATE 2. Center your subject in the focus frame and press the shutter-release button 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 the focus is set to 2. 0 - 4. 5m (6. 6 - 14. 8 ft. ). 1. Press the subject-program-select button until the pointer is under . · Autoflash (or autoflash with red-eye reduction) is initially set, but any flash mode can be selected. 3. Wait for the lens to zoom and press the shutter-release button all-the-way down to take the picture. · If you manually zoom the lens after selecting the portrait mode, return to autozoom is no longer possible. 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. PRINT EL DJ TITLE DATE 2. Place the subject in the focus frame and press the shutter-release button all-the-way down to take the picture. 1. Press the subject-program-select button until the pointer is under . · The flash is set to manual fill-flash with red-eye reduction. Redeye reduction can be cancelled with the flash-mode button. The shutter speed will most likely be slow. Use of a tripod is recommended. LANDSCAPE / NIGHT VIEW MODE In this mode, focus is set to infinity to ensure sharp focus on landscapes and other distant subjects. PRINT EL DJ TITLE DATE 1. Press the subject-program-select button until the pointer is under . · Flash cancel is set and cannot be changed. ADDITIONAL FEATURES 2. Align your subject in the focus frame and press the shutter-release button all-the-way down to take the picture. At night, the shutter speed will most likely be slow. Use of a tripod is recommended. PRINT QUANTITY SELECTION PRINT-QUANTITY SELECT With print-quantity select, you can choose the number of prints you will receive from the lab before taking the picture. If someone walks into the picture at the last moment or you change your mind, the print quantity can be zeroed after the picture is taken. Press the print button to enter the desired number of prints. · The quantity will be displayed on the data panel. [. . . ] ·Before using after prolonged storage, always check the camera's operation to make sure it is functioning properly. BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS ·Check camera operation carefully or take test photographs. ·Minolta is not responsible for damages incurred by equipment malfunction. QUESTIONS AND SERVICE ·If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. ·Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility for details. TECHNICAL DETAILS CAMERA TYPE: LENS: IX240 Lens Shutter 30-120mm f/3. 5 - 9. 9 power zoom lens (equivalent to approx. 6 elements/6 groups construction including 2 two-sided aspheric elements. [. . . ]