Minolta Maxxum 8000i - Page 2

Thank you for purchasing this camera. Its design is based on state-of-the-art AF SLR technology,
and we hope that it will provide you with many years of satisifying results.
Pressing the camera's program-reset button readies it for completely automatic operation. Beyond
this, Maxxum 8000i allows for customization of six primary functions: focus mode, autofocus area,
exposure mode, metering mode, exposure adjustment, and film-advance mode. A single switch is
used for changing the focus mode/while the other five functions are selected using the camera's
setting control in combination with the appropriate button. At any time in the course of operation, all
settings can be returned to their standard positions by pressing the camera's program-reset button;
in addition, the focus mode is reset to AF each time the camera is switched on.
Please take the time to read through this manual and learn about the 8000i's various features, and
then keep it handy for future reference; doing so will allow you to take full advantage of your new
camera, right from the start.
NAMES OF PARTS
Program-reset button (P.17)
Function-selector key (P.25, 44, 47)
Card on/off key
Data panel
Shutter-release
button (P, 15)
Setting control
AF illuminator/
self-timer light
(P.22, 52)
Mirror
* DO NOT TOUCH
For information on specific parts, refer to the
page numbers shown in parentheses.
Accessory Shoe
Exposure-mode button (P..30, 50)
Main switch (P.59)
Function-adjustment
button (P.25, 44, 47, 5
Exposure-adjustmer
button (P.49)
Strap eyelet
Mounting index
Aperture setting butte
(P.41)
Lens contacts*
Lens release (P.7)
Sync Terminal (P.57)
Focus-mode switch (P.21, 29)