Minolta Maxxum 8000i - Automatic Film-Speed Setting.12; Setting the Film Speed Manually.12

4. Extend the tip of the film past orange mark.
Make sure the holes in the lower edge of the film
engage the teeth on the sprocket.
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If the film extends too far or does not lie flat,
gently push the excess back into the cartridge.
5. Close the back cover so that it snaps shut.
The camera will automatically wind the film to
the first frame, and 1 will appear in the frame
counter.
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If the film is incorrectly loaded, the frame
counter remains at 0 and blinks, and the shutter
locks. Remove the film and repeat steps 3 to 5.
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Automatic Film Speed Setting
The film speed is set automatically for ISO 25-
6400 DX-coded films. If you use film that is not
DX coded, the previous film speed setting will be
retained; initially, this value is set to ISO 100.
Instructions for setting the film speed manually
are given in the next column. (
DX-coded films have “DX 7 ' printed on their
cartridges and film boxes.
Setting the Film Speed Manually
If desired, you can manually override the DX-
coded film speed and reset the film speed to a
higher or lower value. Also, if you are using a
film that is not DX coded, this control should be
used to set the required film speed. Film speeds
can be set manually from ISO 25 to 6400, and
are selected in 1/3 stop increments.
To Set the film speed manually:
1. Open the card door on the right side of the
camera.
2. Pressand release the film-speed button. The
current film-speed setting will be displayed in
the data panel, beside the film-speed mark
(ISO).
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