Konica Minolta DYNAX 30 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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OR PROPER AND SAFE USE

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this

product.

Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful

solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or

cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings:

• Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual.

• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.

• Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.

• Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or

moisture.

• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble batteries.

• Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.

• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.

• Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your

eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and

contact a doctor. If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your

skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.

• Tape over battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during

disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal.

WARNING

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• Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury

if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched.

• Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the

camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior,

especially the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage

circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The

continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries.

• Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from

infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

• Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when

around children, not to harm them with the product or parts.

• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage

eyesight.

• Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a

distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident.

• Do not look at the sun or strong light sources directly through the

viewfinder or lens. It may damage your eyesight or cause

blindness.

• Do not expose this product to liquids or operate this product with

wet hands. If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the

batteries and discontinue use. The continued use of a product

exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or

electric shock.

• Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as

gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable

products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the

product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may

cause an explosion or fire.

• If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue

use. Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn

yourself. The continued use of a damaged product or part may

cause injuries.

• Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs

are required.

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OR PROPER AND SAFE USE

• Do not point the product directly at the sun. If sunlight is focused

on an inflammable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap

when the product is not in use.

• Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment

such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage

the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries

caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.

• If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product.

• Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects.

The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may

cause burns.

CAUTION

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Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc.

Dynax and Maxxum are trademarks of Konica Minolta Camera, Inc.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-

ing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment

has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-

suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-

tection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gener-

ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-

tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiv-

er is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the

requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing

equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European

Conformity).

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ABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thank you for purchasing this camera. Please take time to read this

manual so that you can enjoy all the features of your new camera.

Names of parts ...............................................................................8

Data panel.........................................................................10

Viewfinder..........................................................................11

Getting started ..............................................................................12

Attaching the strap.............................................................12

Attaching a lens.................................................................13

Removing a lens................................................................13

Installing batteries..............................................................14

Battery condition indicator.................................................15

Loading film.......................................................................16

Diopter adjustment ............................................................17

Setting the date and time - Date model ............................18

Changing batteries - Date model.......................................19

Basic operation.............................................................................20

Turning on the camera ......................................................20

Handling the camera .........................................................20

Taking a picture .................................................................21

Focus signals.....................................................................22

Special focusing situations................................................22

Focus lock .........................................................................23

Flash modes......................................................................24

Flash signals......................................................................25

Flash range........................................................................25

Subject programs ..............................................................26

Film rewind........................................................................28

Manual rewind...................................................................29

A short guide to photography........................................................30

What is a stop? What is an Ev?........................................31

Advanced operation......................................................................32

Drive modes ......................................................................32

Self-timer notes .................................................................33

Continuous-advance notes................................................33

Remote control notes ........................................................34

Attaching the eyepiece cap...............................................35

Optional viewfinder accessories........................................35

Function dial......................................................................36

About full-auto program.....................................................37

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Exposure warning - Program.............................................37

Exposure modes................................................................38

Aperture priority - A ...........................................................39

Shutter priority - S .............................................................40

About shutter speeds.........................................................41

What is an f-number?........................................................41

Exposure compensation....................................................42

Manual exposure - M.........................................................44

Bulb exposures..................................................................45

Focus area selection .........................................................46

Focus modes.....................................................................47

Exposure bracketing / Multiple exposures.........................48

Bracketing notes................................................................49

Multiple exposure notes.....................................................50

Manual ISO........................................................................51

Date imprinting - Date model.............................................52

AF illuminator.....................................................................53

Shutter lock........................................................................53

Accessory notes............................................................................54

Lens notes.........................................................................54

Accessory flash notes........................................................56

Wireless Controller IR-1N..................................................56

About flash metering..........................................................57

Troubleshooting ............................................................................58

Care and storage..........................................................................60

Operating conditions..........................................................60

Storage..............................................................................60

Cleaning.............................................................................61

Before important events ....................................................61

Questions and service.......................................................61

Technical specifications ................................................................62

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AMES OF PARTS

NAMES OF PARTS

*This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be

taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and

storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 60).

Shutter-release button (p. 21)

Function button

Function dial / Main switch

(p. 36)

Lens release (p. 13)

Remote-control receiver (p. 34, 45) (Date model)

Control dial

Lens contacts*

Strap eyelet (p. 12)

Lens mount

Mirror*

Flash* (p. 24)

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Tripod socket

Exposure-compensation button (p. 42)

Accessory shoe

Manual-rewind button

(p. 29)

Back-cover release (p. 16)

Viewfinder*

Data panel

Film window

Flash-mode button (p. 24)

Drive-mode button (p. 32)

Battery-chamber

door (p. 14)

Strap eyelet (p. 12)

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AMES OF PARTS

DATA PANEL

2. Subject program icons (p. 26)

11. Manual-focus indicator (p. 47)

3. Exposure-compensation indicator (p. 42)

5. Aperture display

6. Battery-condition indicator (p. 15)

7. Remote-control indicator (p. 32, 34, 45) (Date model)

8. Frame counter

9. Film-transport signals

10.Cartridge mark

14.Flash-mode indicators (p. 24)

15.Self-timer indicator (p. 32)

13.Date-imprinting indicator (p. 52) (Date model)

16.Single-frame / Continuous advance indicator (p. 32)

20.Shutter-speed display

18.Multiple-exposure indicator (p. 48)

19.Exposure-bracketing indicator (p. 48)

1. Full-auto program icon (p. 37)

17.PASM exposure-mode indicators (p. 38)

12.Focus area indicators (p. 46)

4. Full-auto / Subject program indicator (p. 26, 37)

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VIEWFINDER

Flash indicator (p. 25)

Wide focus frame

Spot focus area (p. 46)

Focus signal (p. 22)

Exposure indicators

Pass the tip of the strap through the camera’s

strap eyelet from below and then the holder

ring (1). Attach the strap so the tip comes

between the strap and the camera.

Thread the tip of the strap through the inside of the buckle and pull

to tighten (2). Leave some slack in the camera strap so the tip may

be threaded through the buckle easily.

Push the holder ring toward the strap eyelet to secure the strap to

the camera (3). Repeat with the other end of the camera strap.

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ETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED

ATTACHING THE STRAP

With the visible protrusions on the

inside of the holder ring oriented as

shown, pass the tip of the strap

through the ring.

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Align the red mounting index on the

lens and camera body (1). Carefully

insert the lens into the mount, then

turn it clockwise until it clicks into the

locked position. Do not insert the lens

at an angle. If it does not fit, check its

orientation with the index marks.

Never force the lens.

Press the lens release all the way in

(1) and turn the lens counter-

clockwise until it stops. Carefully

remove the lens.

Replace the caps on the lens and

attach the body cap or another lens

to the camera.

This camera uses interchangeable

lenses. See page 54 for compatible

lenses. Never touch the inside of the

camera, especially the lens contacts

and mirror.

Remove the body and rear lens caps.

The arrow on the rear lens cap must

be aligned to the lens mounting

index.

ATTACHING A LENS

REMOVING A LENS

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ETTING STARTED

Slide the battery-chamber release in

the direction shown, and open the

door. Setting the camera down with

the battery-chamber door open may

damage the camera.

Insert the batteries as indicated on

the diagram next to the battery

chamber-door. Confirm the positive

and negative battery terminals are

oriented correctly.

The camera requires two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to operate. Read

the proper and safe use section on page 2 before using the

batteries. When changing batteries, confirm the function dial is in

the off position.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

The date display will blink when the camera is turned on until the clock

and calendar are set. To set the camera’s clock and calendar, see page

18.

The clock and calendar are powered by the camera batteries. If the

batteries are removed, the date and time are reset, and the date-

imprinting function is disabled. To save the date and time when changing

batteries, see page 19.

Date Model

Push the battery-chamber door

closed until it clicks into place.

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BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR

Full-battery indicator - power is

sufficient for all camera operations.

Low-battery indicator - indicator

blinks. All functions are operational,

but the batteries need to be replaced

soon. Flash recycling time may be

slow.

Low-battery warning - indicator

blinks and no other indicators appear

on the data panel. Power is

insufficient for camera operation and

the shutter will not release. Replace

the batteries.

Occasionally, the battery-condition indicator can give a false low-

battery warning, even though power is sufficient for operation. Turn

the camera on and off a few times to reset the display.

The camera has a battery-condition

indicator. When the camera is on, the

indicator appears on the data panel.

If the data panel is blank, the

batteries may be exhausted or

installed incorrectly.

Slide the back-cover release down to

open the camera.

Never touch the shutter curtain with

your fingers or the film leader. The

curtain’s precision design is

extremely sensitive to pressure.

Always load or remove the film under subdued light to reduce the

chances of fogging. The camera automatically sets the correct film

speed (ISO) with DX-coded film. If non-DX-coded film is used, the

camera sets the film speed to ISO25. See page 51 to set the film

speed manually.

LOADING FILM

Hold the film cartridge down

so that the film lays flat.

Insert the film cartridge into the film chamber. Extend the leader

between the guide rails to the film-tip index mark (1). If the film tip

extends beyond the index mark, take the cartridge out and rewind

the excess film back into the cartridge.

GETTING STARTED

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Close the back cover. The camera

automatically advances the film to the

first frame. Take care not to catch the

strap when closing the cover.

If the film is loaded correctly, the

frame counter indicates the first

frame. The film speed (ISO) is

displayed on the data panel for 5

seconds.

If the film is loaded incorrectly, 0

blinks in the frame counter. Reload

the film.

Do not use Polaroid Instant 35mm film; winding problems may occur.

Infrared film cannot be used as the camera’s frame counter sensor will fog

the film. No more than 40 exposures can be taken on one roll. When using

72-exposure film, the camera rewinds the roll after the 40

th

exposure.

When using DX-coded film, the film speed is set automatically in one Ev

increments from ISO 25 to ISO 3200: 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600,

and 3200. Film with speeds not listed are automatically set to the first

value below the rated ISO. For example, ISO 125 film is set to ISO 100.

Film speed can be set manually in 1/3 Ev increments with the function

dial, see page 51.

Camera Notes

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ETTING STARTED

SETTING DATE AND TIME - DATE MODEL

Turn the function dial to the date select position

(SEL); the calendar is displayed on the data

panel. The date format is year, month, day.

The camera’s clock and calendar need to be set for date imprinting.

The date blinks on the data panel when the camera is turned on if

the clock and calendar are not set or have reset because the

batteries are exhausted.

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Turn the control dial (1) to select the date and

time registers; the selected register blinks.

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To change the selected register,

press and hold the function

button (2) and turn the control

dial (3). The camera uses a 24

hour clock so 14:00 is 2pm. The

calendar is automatic from the

year 2003 to 2039.

Continue until the calendar and clock are set. Turn the function dial

to another position to view the standard data panel display. See

page 52 on how to use the date imprinting function.

Calendar Clock

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Turn the camera on and off with the function dial.

The camera stores the current date and time in a

memory register each time the camera is turned

off or on.

Change the batteries as described on page 14.

Turn the camera on. If normal data panel display

appears, the clock and calendar did not reset.

When the batteries have been removed, the camera’s built-

in clock will stop. The following procedure stores the current

time and date when the batteries are changed.

CHANGING BATTERIES - DATE MODEL

If the date blinks on the data panel when the camera is turned on,

the clock and calendar reset. See the facing page on how to set the

date and time.

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ASIC OPERATION

Grip the camera firmly with your right

hand, while supporting the lens with

your left. Keep your elbows at your

side and your feet shoulder-width

apart to hold the camera steady. Keep

the camera strap around your neck or

wrist in the event you accidentally

drop the camera.

HANDLING THE CAMERA

The use of a tripod is recommended when using the camera in low-

light situations or when using telephoto lenses. If a tripod is not

available, lean against a wall or rest your elbows on a solid surface

to steady the camera.

TURNING THE CAMERA ON

To turn on the camera, simply turn the function

dial to the appropriate mode (1). The basic

operation section assumes that the full-auto

program mode is selected - P enclosed in a circle.

The full-auto program mode simplifies the picture

taking process. For more on this and other

functions, see page 36.

BASIC OPERATION

This section covers the basic operation of the camera.

Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this

section before moving on.

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