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Minolta Maxxum 8000i User Manual

Minolta Maxxum 8000i
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
MINOLTA
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
The
Minolta
Maxxum
8000i
camera
is
designed
to
offer
innovative
functions
and
per¬
formance
through
the
combination
of
camera
body,
Maxxum
AF
lenses,
Maxxum
Flash
units,
and
other
accessories
distributed
by
Minolta.
We
thus
caution
users
that
the
attachment
or
use
of
incompatible
lenses,
flashes
and
accessories
may
result
in
unsat¬
isfactory
performance
or
damage
to
the
Minolta
Maxxum
8000i
camera.
To
obtain
optimum
performance
throughout
the
life
of
your
Minolta
Maxxum
8000i
camera,
we
rec¬
ommend
that
you
use
only
lenses,
flashes
and
other
accessories
distributed
or
licensed
by
Minolta
for
the
Maxxum
8000i.
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Minolta Maxxum 8000i Specifications

General IconGeneral
Lens MountMinolta A-mount
Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
Film RewindAutomatic
TypeSLR
ShutterVertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter SpeedBulb
ISO RangeISO 25-6400 (with DX coding)
Focus ModesManual Focus
Metering ModesCenter-weighted, Spot

Summary

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SUMMARY OF OPERATION

GETTING STARTED

Preparing the Camera

Instructions on attaching and removing lenses, and general care.

ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS

Detailed steps for mounting and dismounting camera lenses correctly.

FOCUS

BASIC INFORMATION AND MODE SELECTION

Explanation of autofocus and manual focus modes and their settings.

AUTOFOCUS (AF)

Details on how the autofocus system works, including signals and illuminator.

Focus-area selection

How to choose between wide and center focus areas for subject detection.

Focus Hold

Technique to temporarily memorize focus and exposure settings for recomposing.

Special Focusing Situations

Guidance on manual focus for challenging subjects like low contrast or busy scenes.

MANUAL FOCUS

Step-by-step instructions for using the manual focus mode.

EXPOSURE

BASIC INFORMATION AND MODE SELECTION

Overview of Program, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, and Manual exposure modes.

P: PROGRAM MODE

How the camera automatically sets aperture and shutter speed for optimal exposure.

Program Shift

Adjusting aperture/shutter speed combinations without changing exposure.

A: APERTURE-PRIORITY MODE

Setting aperture to control depth of field, with automatic shutter speed.

S: SHUTTER-PRIORITY MODE

Setting shutter speed to control motion blur, with automatic aperture.

M: MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE

Full control over aperture and shutter speed for creative exposure.

METERING

BASIC INFORMATION

Explanation of through-the-lens (TTL) metering and its three modes.

MODE SELECTION

How to select between multi-pattern and center-weighted average metering.

FILM ADVANCE

EXPOSURE OPTIONS

EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT

Function to bias exposure, useful for bracketing or specific subject needs.

MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

Technique to expose a single frame multiple times for creative effects.

SELF-TIMER

Using the self-timer for delayed shutter release to avoid camera shake.

LONG EXPOSURES

Instructions for using bulb mode for exposures longer than 30 seconds.

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

MAIN SWITCH

Functionality of the main ON/LOCK switch for operation and battery life.

COLD-WEATHER OPERATION

Tips for using the camera in cold temperatures and battery performance.

BATTERY PERFORMANCE

Expected battery life and factors affecting performance.

ATTACHING THE NECKSTRAP AND EYEPIECE CAP

How to attach the camera neckstrap and eyepiece cap for carrying and protection.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ACCESSORIES

Maxxum AF Lenses Basic Specifications

Accessory Flash Units

Remote Cord RC-1000L and RC-1000S

Wireless Controller IR-1N Set

Cases

APPENDIX

Operation Chart: Standard and Alternate Settings

A table detailing default and alternative settings for camera functions.

Viewfinder and Data Panel Exposure Warnings

TECHNICAL DETAILS

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