Minolta 3D 1500 Instruction Manual

- 1 -Thank you for purchasing the Minolta 3D 1500.Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all itsfeatures.For in

COMPACT FLASH CARD - CONT’D- 19 -COMPACT FLASH CARD - CONT’D- 18 -Close the battery-chamber coverand slide it shut until it clicks.Make sure the camer

- 21 -ATTACHING THE CAMERA BRACKETATTACHING AND REMOVING THE METAFLASH UNIT- 20 -Align the projection on theMetaFlash Unit with the holeon the camera.

- 23 -PROCESSES FOR GENERATING A 3D IMAGE- 22 -BEFORE TAKING PICTURES[Image with no stripes projected][Image with stripes projected]<MetaFlash Stud

IMPOTRTANT PREPARATIONS FOR TAKING PICTURES- 25 -IMPORTANT PREPARATIONS FOR TAKING PICTURES- 24 -The Minolta 3D 1500, unlike ordinary digital cameras,

IMPORTANT PREPARATIONS FOR TAKING PICTURES - CONT’D- 27 -IMPORTANT PREPARATIONS FOR TAKING PICTURES- 26 -Brightness of the Subject and Its Surrounding

- 29 -BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE- 28 -TAKING PICTURESMount the 3D 1500 securely on atripod.• The 3D 1500 causes the MetaFlash unit toemits two flashes

BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE - CONT’D- 31 -BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE - CONT’D- 30 -Steps through shown below are not necessary when using this camerafo

BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE - CONT’D- 33 -BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE - CONT’D- 32 -Make sure that the Flash-readylamp on the MetaFlash unit turnson.• You

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION- 35 -EXPOSURE COMPENSATION- 34 -While in Record mode, press theUp or Down button to select theexposure compensation value.• The

- 37 -TRANSFERRING IMAGE DATA- 36 -When you finish taking necessary pictures, transfer the recorded image data fromthe CF card to a personal computer

- 3 -BEFORE YOU BEGINFOR PROPER AND SAFE USE- 2 -Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.WARNINGBatteries may become h

- 39 -TROUBLESHOOTINGWHEN TO REPLACE THE XENON LAMP- 38 -The luminescent tube (xenon lamp) of the MetaFlash unit has a limited life. TheMinolta 3D 150

TROUBLESHOOTING - CONT’D- 41 -TROUBLESHOOTING - CONT’D- 40 -Problem Cause SolutionThe camera will not take apicture.The camera is off.Press the main s

ACCESSORIES- 43 -ACCESSORIES- 42 -The Minolta 3D 1500 is provided with optional accessories which are brieflydescribed below. For more information, co

CARE AND STORAGE- 45 -CARE AND STORAGE- 44 -Operating Temperatures and Conditions• This camera has been designed for use from 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86

- 47 -TECHNICAL DETAILSCARE AND STORAGE - CONT’D- 46 -Cleaning• If the camera or lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the c

TECHNICAL DETAILS - CONT’D- 49 -TECHNICAL DETAILS - CONT’D- 48 -White BalanceFixed at the color temperatures of the MetaFlash unitMetaFlashFlash mode:

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS- 4 - - 5 -FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE ...2BEFORE YOU

Minolta Co., Ltd. 3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, JapanMinolta CorporationHead Office 101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 074

NAMES OF PARTS- 7 -NAMES OF PARTS- 6 -Flash tubeRefer to the Dimâge EX Camera Instruction Manual for more details.Power switchFlash-ready lampDisplay

- 9 -MATERIALS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL- 8 -PREPARATIONThis manual covers only the procedures for using the Minolta 3D 1500 to takepictures which will b

INSERTING BATTERIES [Camera Body]- 11 -INSERTING BATTERIES [Camera Body]- 10 -Open the battery-chamber coverby sliding it in the directionindicated, t

INSERTING BATTERIES [MetaFlash]- 13 -INSERTING BATTERIES [MetaFlash]- 12 -(When replacing the batteries),press the main switch to turn thecamera off,

INSERTING BATTERIES - CONT’D- 15 -INSERTING BATTERIES - CONT’D- 14 -A warning message will appear in the topoverlay bar of the LCD monitor when thebat

- 17 -COMPACT FLASH CARDINSERTING BATTERIES - CONT’D- 16 -Using the AC Adapter [Camera Body Only]Use the AC Adapter allows the camera to receive powe