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Minolta 125 User Manual

Minolta 125
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Minolta Co., Ltd. 3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan
Minolta Europe GmbH Kurt-Fischer-Strasse 50, D-22923 Ahrensburg, Germany
Minolta France S.A. 365 Route de Saint-Germain, F-78420 Carrieres-Sur-Seine, France
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Minolta Corporation
Head Office 101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U.S.A.
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Head Office 369 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 2H5, Canada
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Shanghai Minolta Optical
Products Co., Ltd. 368 Minolta Road, Songjiang, Shanghai, China
©2000 Minolta Co., Ltd. under the Berne Convention and
Universal Copyright Convention
9222-2468-11 P-B007 Printed in China
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Minolta 125 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Image SensorCCD
ModelMinolta 125
Image Resolution1280 x 960
Storage MediaCompactFlash (CF) Type I
Shutter Speed1/1000 sec
ISO Sensitivity100
BatteryAA batteries

Summary

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

Essential safety warnings and precautions for using the camera.

NAME OF PARTS

BODY COMPONENTS

Identifies and illustrates the main parts of the camera body.

NAME OF PARTS

DATA PANEL INDICATORS

Explains the symbols and readouts on the camera's data panel.

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

Details the information visible within the camera's viewfinder.

INSERTING THE BATTERY

BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR

How to check the battery level and interpret its status.

LOADING THE FILM

FILM LOADING PROCEDURE

Step-by-step guide on how to correctly load film into the camera.

FULL-AUTO OPERATION

BASIC SHOOTING STEPS

Instructions for taking pictures in the automatic mode.

FLASH AND FOCUS OPERATION

Details on flash firing and focus confirmation during auto operation.

FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS

CLOSE-UP FRAMING ADJUSTMENTS

How to adjust framing for subjects closer than 1.6 meters.

SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS

FOCUSING CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

Guidance on focusing with bright, low-contrast, or overlapping subjects.

FOCUS HOLD

USING FOCUS HOLD

How to lock focus on a subject and recompose the shot.

REWINDING THE FILM

AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL REWIND

Explains automatic film rewind and how to perform manual rewind.

SELECTING THE FLASH MODE

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Instructions for operating the built-in flash and its indicator.

FLASH LAMP (ORANGE)

Explanation of the orange flash indicator light.

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

FLASH RANGE

Details flash effective range based on ISO and focal length.

AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION

How to use flash to reduce red-eye effects in photos.

FILL FLASH

USING FILL FLASH

How to use fill flash to soften harsh shadows on subjects.

FLASH CANCEL

USING FLASH CANCEL

When and how to disable the flash for specific shooting conditions.

NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE

NIGHT PORTRAIT SHOOTING

How to balance flash and ambient light for night portraits.

SELECTING ADDITIONAL FEATURES

SELF-TIMER OPERATION

How to use the self-timer for delayed shots.

IR REMOTE CONTROL RC-3

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Instructions for using the optional remote control.

REMOTE CONTROL CANCELLATION

How to disable remote control mode.

IR REMOTE CONTROL RC-3

FOCUS HOLD IN REMOTE MODE

Using focus hold with the remote control.

IR REMOTE CONTROL RC-3

CHANGING THE BATTERY

How to replace the battery in the remote control unit.

FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL

IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME

How to record date/time information onto photos.

FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL

SETTING THE DATE OR TIME

Step-by-step guide to setting the camera's date and time.

FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL

CHANGING THE DATE FORMAT

How to select the desired date display format (YMD, MDY, DMY).

CAMERA STRAP

ATTACHING THE STRAP

Instructions on how to attach the camera strap correctly.

CARE AND STORAGE

OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS

Recommended temperature range and conditions for camera use.

HUMIDITY AND WEATHER PROTECTION

Precautions against humidity, moisture, and dust.

CLEANING THE CAMERA AND LENS

Proper methods for cleaning the camera body and lens.

CARE AND STORAGE

STORAGE GUIDELINES

Recommendations for storing the camera for extended periods.

BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS

Advice on checking camera operation before critical use.

QUESTIONS AND SERVICE

Where to get help or service for the camera.

CAMERA ERROR INDICATIONS

How to interpret and resolve common camera errors.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications including camera type, lens, and dimensions.

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