User manual KONICA MINOLTA MAXXUM 4 (ALPHA SWEET II L)

[. . . ] If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water. Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs are required. · · 2 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE WARNING · 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. [. . . ] Only a few prototypes were built making it one of Minolta's rarest camera. 39 BULB EXPOSURES Bulb exposures can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (p. Bulb allows the shutter to remain open for as long as the shutter-release button is pressed. The camera's exposure meter cannot calculate bulb exposures; a separate light meter is recommended. In manual-exposure mode, use the control dial (1) to decrease the shutter speed until bulb appears in the shutterspeed display on the data panel. Press and hold the exposurecompensation button (2) and turn the control dial to select the aperture. Press and hold the shutter-release button for the duration of the exposure. The optional remote control RC-3 can be used open and close the shutter (p. If the light level prevents the camera from focusing, use manual focus (p. 48). 1 2 40 ADVANCED OPERATION ATTACHING THE EYEPIECE CAP The supplied eyepiece cap prevents light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure meter or fogging the film when using the self-timer or remote control or during long exposures. Carefully slide the eyepiece cup from around the viewfinder frame by pushing on each side of the cup. Replace the eyepiece cup after the exposure. OPTIONAL VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES The Angle Finder VN and Magnifier VN can be used with this camera. The blinking arrow indicates the metered exposure is three or more stops greater (+) or less (­) than the locked exposure. ABOUT SLOW SYNC. When using flash, pressing the AEL button activates the slow-sync. 27) which balances the ambient light exposure with the flash exposure so the background is recorded with the subject. When the AEL button is pressed and held, the ambient light exposure is determined and the flash exposure is based on the locked aperture setting. exposures. 45 AF BUTTON The AF button allows the camera to be focused on a specific target using the spot focus area or one of the eight local-focus areas. While continuing to hold the AF button, press the shutter-release partway down to lock the exposure, and then all the way down to take the picture. Spot focus area 1 2 To use one of the eight-local focus areas, press and hold the AF button (1) and turn the control dial (2) to select the area; the shutter speed display indicates the active area. 1 The appropriate area should be placed on the subject as the camera focuses as each area is selected. While continuing to hold the AF button, press the shutter-release partway down to lock the exposure, and then all the way down to take the picture. 46 ADVANCED OPERATION The shutter speed display on the data panel and in the viewfinder indicates the active focus area. The area is briefly illuminated in the viewfinder when it is selected. When the AF button is initially pressed, the spot focus area is active. To select the spot focus area after selecting a local area, release and then press the AF button again. Camera Notes Custom function 8 changes the operation of the AF button. See page 69 for information. 47 MANUAL FOCUS - MF The lens can be manually focused. Simply press the focus-mode button (1) to switch between autofocus and manual focus. [. . . ] 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. · Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals such as moth balls. For long periods, place the camera in an airtight container with a silica gel drying agent. [. . . ]