User manual KONICA MINOLTA VECTIS S-1

[. . . ] The side viewfinder provides a high viewfinder magnification, high eyepoint, and large diopter range, in addition to giving the camera its distinctive profile. This manual has been designed to help you understand the operation of your camera and its functions. Please familiarize yourself with the names of the controls and their locations on the camera, then read this manual thoroughly. Use the Quick Reference in the back of the manual as a guide when taking pictures. [. . . ] Small apertures (large numbers) provide greater depth-of-field, bringing an increasingly greater range into focus. A large depth-of-field is important when you are photographing landscapes to ensure the entire scene will be sharp. When the built-in flash is up, or an attached accessory flash is on, the flash will fire each time a picture is taken. When the built-in flash is down, or an attached accessory flash is off, the flash will not fire In addition to controlling the duration of the exposure, the shutter speed determines how moving subjects will appear in the final image. Depending on the speed of your subject, slow shutter speeds will make a moving subject appear to flow, creating a feeling of motion. In addition to stopping action, fast shutter speeds can help prevent blur caused by camera shake (camera movement during the exposure). The meter index, in the viewfinder display, will tell you if your exposure is over, under, or the same as the metered exposure. When the built-in flash is up, or an attached accessory flash is on, the flash will fire each time a picture is taken. When the built-in flash is down or an attached accessory flash is off, the flash will not fire In manual mode, you select both the aperture and the shutter speed for each exposure. Do not set the shutter speed faster than 1/125th of a second when using flash. In the manual mode, the meter index will display how the exposure you have set compares with the camera's meter reading. The + indicator tells you when your exposure is over, the ­ indicator tells you when your exposure is under. If neither indicator appears, the camera's meter reading agrees with the exposure you have set. While pressing the exposure-compensation/ aperture-select button, turn the control dial to select the aperture. Print-quantity select lets you choose the number of prints you will receive from the lab before taking the picture. Open the control-panel door and press the print button to enter the desired number of prints. Press the shutter-release button partway down to return to the normal data panel display; will remain in the data panel. After taking the picture, the print quantity can only be changed to 0. Your camera records date, time, and title information on the film's magnetic data strip. The recorded information is read at the photo lab and imprinted on the back of your photographs. Some labs can not print date and/or time information on the front of your photographs. This camera always records date and time information on the film's magnetic data strip. [. . . ] Check the camera's operation carefully, or take test photographs. 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. 5 ISO 200); AE Sensor: Without flash- 14-segment honeycombpattern silicon photocell (SPC), With flash- 4-segment SPC Shutter: Type: Electronically controlled, vertical traverse focal-plane; Range: 1/2000 - 30 sec, bulb; Flash Sync: 1/125 sec or slower (1/45 sec with wireless/remote flash) Flash: Type: Built-in, pop-up type with TTL control; Guide Number: 14 (at ISO 200); Coverage: 22mm (Advanced Photo System focal length) Recycling time: 2. [. . . ]