User manual KONICA MINOLTA DYNAX MAXXUM 3XI

[. . . ] 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. · 2 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE · 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. [. . . ] To change the drive mode, press the drive-mode button (1) until the appropriate mode is displayed on the data panel. Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed (p. Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter by approximately ten seconds. Continuous advance - to take a series of images when the shutter-release button is pressed and held (p. Remote control - to release the shutter from up to 5m (16. 4ft. ) away with the optional Remote Control RC-3 (p. Date model only. 32 ADVANCED OPERATION SELF-TIMER NOTES When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, focus and exposure are locked for the picture; confirm focus lock with the viewfinder focus signal (p. Do not stand directly in front of the camera when pressing the shutter-release button. To change the focus point, release the shutter button and then press it partway down again. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. The self-timer indicator on the data panel blinks and the flash fires four times before the shutter releases. To cancel the self-timer countdown, change the position of the function dial. Attach the eyepiece cap if a bright light source is behind the camera (p. 35). CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE NOTES The maximum frame rate with continuous advance is 1. 7 frames per second with a shutter speed of 1/250 or faster, no flash, single-shot AF or manual focus, fresh batteries and no date imprinting. In dark conditions, use the built-in flash or load a faster film. 37 EXPOSURE MODES 1 3 2 The exposure modes control how the shutter speeds and aperture are changed. While pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) until the appropriate exposure mode is displayed on the data panel. Release the function button. P A S M 38 Program - controls both the shutter speed and aperture required for each exposure. The operation is the same as described in the taking-a-picture section on page 21. Aperture priority - the photographer specifies the aperture, the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed for the required exposure (p. Shutter priority - the photographer specifies the shutter speed, the camera sets the appropriate aperture for the required exposure (p. Manual exposure - the photographer specifies both the shutter speed and aperture for the exposure (p. 45). Camera Notes If the light levels are outside the metering range of the camera, both viewfinder exposure indicators blink. Under bright light, use a neutral density filter to control the light level. ADVANCED OPERATION APERTURE PRIORITY - A Aperture priority is selected with the function dial (p. The aperture not only controls exposure, but also depth of field, the area in front of the camera that appears sharp, see page 30. 1 Turn the control dial (1) to adjust the aperture. [. . . ] · To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from cold environment to a warm one. · The low-battery indicator may appear even with fresh batteries depending on the storage conditions. Keep your camera and spare batteries in a warm inside pocket when shooting in cold weather. Batteries will regain some of their capacity when warmed to normal operating temperature. STORAGE When storing your camera for extended periods: · Always attach the protective caps. [. . . ]