Minolta DYNAX 9 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALEBASIC OPERATIONDETAILED OPERATIONAPPENDIXMAXXUM9E 2/3/99 2:44 PM Page 1

1716LOADING FILM2. Insert a film cartridge into the filmchamber.3. Extend the leader between the guiderails to the index mark.• If the film tip extend

1918TAKING PICTURES IN FULL–AUTO1. Turn the main switch to ON.3. Center your subject in the focusframe, then press the shutter-releasebutton partway d

20 21SPECIAL FOCUS SITUATIONSThe camera may not be able to focus in situations like those described below.When the focus signal blinks, use focus hold

Slide the flash-mode switch to to reduce the red-eye effect when using the built-in flash.• Red-eye reduction mode is only available with the built-i

24REWINDING THE FILM1. Wait until the film is completely rewound.• will appear and will blink in the data panel.Automatic RewindThe film is automatic

Predictive Focus Control determines thesubject’s speed, position, and accelerationchanges from the focus sensor data, then setsthe best focus at the p

FOCUS — Autofocus Modes2928Continuous Autofocus (C)Use Continuous Autofocus when shooting sporting events or when you knowthe subject will be in const

The selected focus area momentarilyappears in the viewfinder frame when theshutter release button is pressed partwaydown.• The focus area LEDs do not

FOCUS — Manual FocusFOCUS — AF Lock3332Pull and turn the zoom ring until yoursubject appears sharp.Focus the lens manually when autofocus is not suita

FOCUS — AF Illuminator34In low-light/low subject contrast situations, theAF illuminator automatically projects a patternof lines onto the subject for

1FOR PROPER AND SAFE USERead and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.WARNINGBatteries may become hot or explode due to impr

37EXPOSURE — A-Mode36EXPOSURE — P-ModeSelect P-mode (Programmed Autoexposure) when you want to give your fullattention to your subject and composition

If the aperture display in the viewfinder andthe data panel blinks, the required setting isoutside the aperture range of the lens. Turnthe control dia

EXPOSURE — M-ModeEXPOSURE — S-Mode4140S-mode FlashWhen the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will fire eachtime a picture

4342Metering in Manual ModeThe meter index displays the EV difference between your settings and the ‘correct’exposure determined by the camera. The 0

METERING — Selectable Metering4514 Segment Honeycomb Pattern MeteringFourteen-Segment Honeycomb-Pattern Metering uses information from theautofocus sy

METERING — Selectable Metering4746Center Weighted Average MeteringSpot MeteringCenter-weighted average mode bases the exposure on an average of the re

METERING — Automatic Exposure Lock (AEL)49484. Recompose the scene as desired.• The meter index indicators display the EVdifference between the locked

Select setting 2 to view the exposure compensation value in thedata panel when the exposure compensation dial is set to a valueother than 0.More expos

METERING — Setting the ISO Manually52Set the ISO manually to override the DX-coded ISO or when using non-DX codedfilm.• Non-DX coded film is initially

5554DRIVE – Advance ModeThis camera has both single frame and continuous advance drive modes. Selectsingle frame advance to expose and advance the fil

2 3Loading Film...15Taking Pictures in Full-Auto ...18Focus Signals...

DRIVE – Self-Timer57565. Center your subject in the focusframe, then press the shutter-release button part way down toconfirm the focus.• The shutter

54NAMES OF PARTSFor information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis.BodyExposuremode dial (36-43)Data PanelRear control

76Data PanelViewfinderControl PanelData-memory button (84-90)Manual-rewind button (24)ISO button (52)Adjust buttonControl-panel doorISO markData memor

Use the upper eyelets if you want the camera tohang horizontally. Use the side eyelets if youwant the camera to hang vertically.9DIOPTER ADJUSTMENTTur

The battery condition indicator displays the power status of the batteries when themain switch is set to ON.Full-battery symbolPower is sufficient for

Grip the camera firmly with your right hand,while supporting the lens with your left. Keepyour elbows at your side and your feetshoulder-width apart t

Before loading film for the first time…Remove and discard the film gate protector.15LOADING FILMBASICOPERATIONCheck the film window before loading fil