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Minolta MAXXUM HTsi User Manual

Minolta MAXXUM HTsi
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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QUICK
OPERATION
GETTING
STARTED
FULL-AUTO
OPERATION
SUBJECT
PROGRAM
SELECTION
CREATIVE
EXPOSURE
MODES
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
APPENDIX
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Minolta MAXXUM HTsi Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMinolta
ModelMAXXUM HTsi
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

WARNING

Essential safety precautions and warnings for operating the camera.

NAMES OF PARTS

Body

Identifies the main physical components of the camera.

Data Panel

Explains the information displayed on the camera's data panel.

Viewfinder

Details the elements visible within the camera's viewfinder.

QUICK OPERATION

GETTING STARTED

BATTERIES

Instructions for inserting and checking camera batteries.

LENS

Procedures for attaching and removing camera lenses.

LOADING FILM

Guide on how to correctly load film into the camera.

HANDLING THE CAMERA

Proper techniques for holding and operating the camera.

REWINDING THE FILM

Steps for automatically or manually rewinding exposed film.

FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION

TAKING PICTURES IN FULL-AUTO

How to use the camera's automatic shooting mode.

SPECIAL FOCUS SITUATIONS

Addresses challenges and solutions for focusing in difficult scenes.

FOCUS HOLD

Method to lock focus and exposure when autofocus is difficult.

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Explains the built-in flash operation and its features.

Red-Eye Reduction

Method to minimize the red-eye effect in flash photography.

SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION

Portrait Mode

Optimizes settings for capturing portraits with shallow depth-of-field.

Landscape Mode

Adjusts settings for sharp focus across wide scenes.

Close-Up Mode

Settings for photographing small objects with clarity.

Sports Mode

Utilizes fast shutter speeds to freeze action.

Night Portrait Mode

Balances flash with background exposure for night portraits.

CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES

A-MODE – APERTURE PRIORITY

Control depth-of-field by selecting aperture; camera sets shutter speed.

S-MODE – SHUTTER PRIORITY

Control motion blur by selecting shutter speed; camera sets aperture.

M-MODE – MANUAL

Full manual control over both aperture and shutter speed.

TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb)

Instructions for long exposures using bulb mode.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

FOCUS - Wide Focus Area

Camera's standard focus mode using multiple sensors.

FOCUS – Spot AF

Locks focus and exposure on a small central area.

FOCUS – Manual Focus

Manual focusing when autofocus is difficult.

EXPOSURE – 14 Segment Metering

Camera's standard metering system for balanced exposure.

EXPOSURE – Spot Metering

Meters a small central area for precise exposure control.

EXPOSURE – Exposure Compensation

Adjusts exposure for bright or dark scenes.

EXPOSURE – Bracketing

Automatically takes multiple shots with varying exposures.

EXPOSURE – Multiple Exposure

Allows exposing two or more images on the same frame.

FLASH – High-Speed Sync

Enables faster shutter speeds with fill flash outdoors.

FLASH – Slow Sync

Balances flash with ambient light for night scenes.

FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL

Exposing the Date/Time

How to imprint date or time on photographs.

Setting the Date/Time

Guide to setting the date and time for imprinting.

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

Setting the Custom Functions

Guide to customizing camera settings and preferences.

Cust 1 – AF Release Priority

Controls shutter release based on focus confirmation.

Cust 5 - Flash Control in P Mode

Customizes built-in flash behavior in Program mode.

APPENDIX

Program Reset Button

Resets camera functions to default program settings.

ACCESSORY INFORMATION

Compatibility of Accessories

Lists compatible and incompatible lenses and accessories.

Accessory Flash Control

How to select flash modes with an accessory flash.

For owners of the optional lens kits

Information specific to optional lens kits.

EXPOSURE WARNINGS

TROUBLE SHOOTING

CARE AND STORAGE

Operating Temp and Conditions

Recommended temperature and humidity ranges for operation.

Storage

Guidelines for storing the camera for extended periods.

Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the camera and its lenses.

SPECIFICATIONS

NOTES

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