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Minolta HEXAR RF User Manual

Minolta HEXAR RF
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Minolta HEXAR RF Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeRangefinder
Film Format35mm
Lens MountLeica M-mount
FocusManual
Film RewindManual
Power Source2 x CR2 batteries
Shutter TypeFocal-plane shutter
Exposure MeteringTTL center-weighted
Film AdvanceManual
Shutter Speed1/4000 to 32 sec, Bulb
Flash Sync1/125 sec

Summary

NAME OF PARTS

Simplified steps in taking pictures

Preparations before taking pictures and basic photography operations

How to use the strap

Instructions on attaching and using the camera strap for secure handling and ease of use.

Loading the Battery

Guide on inserting batteries correctly for camera operation and checking power status.

Attaching and removing lenses

Step-by-step guide for mounting and dismounting M-Hexanon lenses on the camera.

Cautions in removing and attaching lenses

Important safety and handling guidelines to prevent damage during lens changes.

Operating the main switch lever

Turning power on and off

How to switch the camera power on and off using the main switch lever.

Operations during consecutive photography

Instructions for enabling and using the continuous shooting mode.

Display Panel

Battery power Symbol

Explanation of the battery status indicator on the camera's display panel.

Film counter

Details on how the film frame counter functions and is displayed.

Liquid Crystal Display

Information on the camera's LCD screen performance under different temperature conditions.

Using the viewfinder

Guide to the viewfinder's indicators and how they display information during operation.

Field of view frame and lightmeter range

How the viewfinder frame and lightmeter readings adapt to different lenses.

Manually switching the view frame

Procedure for manually adjusting the viewfinder frame for specific lens focal lengths.

Loading the Film

Cautions in regard to the shutter diaphragm

Setting film sensitivity

Switching the shutter dial

Sharp Focus

Unloading the Film

Manual Rewind

Focus priority AE photography

Manual exposure photography

Depth of Field

Infrared photography

Exposure compensation photography

Using the exposure compensation dial

How to adjust exposure compensation using the camera's dial for correct exposure.

Using the AE lock

Method for locking exposure settings for consistent results in challenging lighting.

Bulb photography

Cable release

Self-timer Mode

Flash photography

Taking pictures with the dedicated HX-18W flash

Automatic light-control photography/focus priority AE photography

Using the HX-18W flash in automatic modes for optimal lighting control.

Automatic light adjust photography/manual exposures photography

Operating the flash in manual exposure modes and synchronizing with camera settings.

Using the Konica HX-14 (purchased separately)

Instructions for operating the HX-14 flash unit with the camera.

Using a commercially available flash

Others

Dedicated accessories (purchased separately)

Information on optional accessories like conversion lenses, flash attachments, and cases.

Lenses with adjustable view angle

Details on available lenses with adjustable diopter for improved focusing.

Specifications

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