IM Minolta Dynax 9 [en].pdf

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

The ultimate tool for creative professionals and advanced amateurs alike, the

Maxxum / Dynax 9 has been designed with precission in mind to help you capture

your photographic vision. As you use the Maxxum / Dynax 9, you will find that its

performance and reliability compliment your own photographic expertise and in

raising your skills to a higher level.

In addition to its high durability zinc and stainless steel body, the Maxxum / Dynax 9

boasts the following features:

• A top shutter speed of 1/12,000 sec. and top x-sync speed of 1/300 sec.

• High speed autofocus with omni-dimensional Predictive Focus Control

and a maximum framing rate of 4.5 frames/sec with autofocus tracking

in continuous focus mode. (5.5 frames/sec in manual focus mode)

• 100% viewfinder

• 1/3 and 1/2 EV exposure compensation increments.

• Data Memory storage of exposure information.

• 21 Custom Functions to tailor the camera to your personal shooting style

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 the Getting Started and Basic

Operation sections. Once you’ve mastered basic operation, move on to the Detailed

Operation section to expand your expertise.

Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.

WARNING

Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.

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Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.

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

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Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.

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Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.

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

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Follow local regulations for battery disposal. Tape over lithium battery contacts before

disposal.

Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young children.

Keep batteries and other things that could be swallowed away from young children.

Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if…

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

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the camera emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.

Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the

camera is touched. Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are

required.

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

tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter-

ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifica-

tions 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 digi-

tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-

tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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:

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Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder.

CAUTION

Do not allow a camera lens to point directly at the sun. Fire may occur if sunlight

comes to focus on a flammable surface. Replace the lens cap when the product is

not being used.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

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

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents ....................................2

Names of Parts .......................................4

Strap........................................................8

Diopter Adjustment .................................9

Batteries ................................................10

Lens.......................................................12

Handling the Camera ............................13

GETTING STARTED

Loading Film..........................................15

Taking Pictures in Full-Auto ..................18

Focus Signals ....................................19

Special Focus Situations.......................20

Focus Hold ............................................21

Using the Built-in Flash

Operation ...........................................22

Flash Signals .....................................22

Flash Range ......................................23

Lens Shadowing ................................23

Rewinding the Film

Automatic Rewind..............................24

Manual Rewind..................................24

BASIC OPERATION

FOCUS

Predictive Focus Control .......................27

Autofocus Modes ..................................28

Wide Focus Area...................................30

Local Focus Area ..................................31

AF Lock .................................................32

Manual Focus........................................33

AF Illuminator ........................................34

EXPOSURE

P-Mode..................................................36

A-Mode..................................................37

S-Mode..................................................39

M-Mode .................................................41

METERING

Selectable Metering

14 Segment Metering ........................45

Spot Metering ....................................46

Center Weighted Metering.................47

AE Lock.................................................48

Exposure Compensation.......................50

Setting the ISO Manually ......................52

DRIVE

Advance Mode ......................................54

Self Timer ..............................................56

Exposure Bracketing .............................58

Multiple Exposure..................................60

FLASH

Four-Segment Flash Metering ..............63

Slow Sync .............................................64

Rear-Flash Sync ...................................65

High Speed Sync ..................................66

Flash Compensation .............................67

Flash Bracketing ...................................68

Wireless/Remote Off-Camera Flash .....70

DETAILED OPERATION

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Eye-Start ...............................................76

Depth-of Field Preview..........................77

Taking Time Exposures .........................78

Remote Release Terminal.....................80

PC Terminal...........................................81

Data Panel Illuminator...........................82

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Data Memory

Selecting ............................................84

Overwriting.........................................86

Recalling Data ...................................87

Deleting Stored Data .........................90

Custom Functions

Setting................................................91

Details................................................92

Accessory Information..........................104

Exposure Warnings ..............................106

Trouble Shooting ..................................108

Care and Storage .................................110

Specifications .......................................112

APPENDIX

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NAMES OF PARTS

For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis.

Diopter

adjustment dial (9)

Accessory shoe

Body

Exposure-

compensation

dial lock (50)

Viewfinder*

Exposure

mode dial (36-43)

Built-in flash* (22-23)

Flash

compensation

dial (67)

Drive-mode lever (54)

Dirve mode

dial (54-61)

Exposure-

compensation

dial (50)

AF Illuminator /

Self-timer lamp

(34, 56)

Eyepiece shutter

lever (79)

Main switch

Data Panel

Flash-

compensation

dial lever (67)

Shutter-release

button

Data-panel

illuminator (82)

Eyepiece cup

PC terminal

(81)

Film window

Front

control dial

Rear control dial

Eyepiece

sensor* (76)

Strap eyelet

Remote-control

terminal (80)

Lens contacts*

AE-lock button (48)

Mounting

index

Metering-mode

switch (45-47)

Grip sensor (76)

Eye-start switch (76)

Mirror*

AF button (32)

Flash-mode switch

Back-cover

release (15)

Depth-of-field

preview button (77)

Lens mount (12)

AF mode dial (28)

Battery-chamber lock (10)

Lens release (12)

Battery-chamber door (10)

Focus-mode switch (33)

Vertical control grip contacts

(104)

Tripod socket

* Do not touch

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NAMES OF PARTS

Control Panel

Viewfinder

Local focus

areas (31)

Spot-focus

area (95)

Data-memory button (84-90)

Manual-rewind button (24)

Meter index

(42)

ISO button (52)

Adjust button

Spot-metering

area (46)

Focus frame

Control-panel door

Frames remaining counter (last 9 frames only)

AE-lock indicator (48)

Data Panel

Aperture display

Shutter speed display

(Focus area/ISO)

Shutter speed display

ISO mark

Focus signals (19)

Data memory

indicator (84-90)

Aperture display

(Exposure compensation

/Bracketing)

Release priority

indicator (92)

Focus-area indicator

Battery condition

indicator (11)

Wireless/Remote flash indicator (70-74)

Cartridge mark

Frame counter

Flash ready indicator (22)

Film transport signals

High-speed sync indicator (66)

Flash on indicator (22)

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