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Minolta riva zoom 125EX User Manual

Minolta riva zoom 125EX
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For Proper and Safe Use ............................2
Names of Parts............................................4
Inserting the Battery ....................................8
Low-Battery Symbol ....................................9
Camera Strap..............................................9
Loading the Film........................................10
Full-Auto Operation ...................................12
For Closer Subjects...................................15
Special Focusing Situations ......................16
Focus Hold ................................................18
Rewinding the Film....................................20
Thank you for
purchasing this Minolta
camera. Your new
camera is equipped
with functions which
will suit your every
photographic need.
Before using your new
camera, please take
the time to read
through this instruction
manual for it contains
important information
on the use and care of
your camera.
Using the Built-in Flash ..............21
Flash Range..........................21
Flash Lamp ...........................22
Selecting the Flash Mode...........23
Autoflash with Red-eye
Reduction...................24
Fill Flash .....................................25
Flash Cancel...............................26
Subject Program Selection.........27
Close-up Mode ...........................28
Portrait Mode..............................30
Night Portrait Mode ....................32
Spot Metering Mode...................34
Self-timer ....................................36
Continuous Drive........................38
For Owners of the
Quartz Date Model................40
Imprinting the Date or Time ..41
Setting the Date and Time ....42
Care and Storage.......................44
Technical Details.........................50
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Minolta riva zoom 125EX Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCompact Film Camera
Film Format35mm
FocusAuto Focus
FlashBuilt-in Flash
Exposure ControlAutomatic
Battery2 x CR123A
Shutter Speed1/4 - 1/400 sec
Lens38-125mm zoom lens

Summary

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

NAMES OF PARTS

BODY

Identifies and labels the main physical components of the camera body.

NAMES OF PARTS - CONTINUED

DATA PANEL

Explains the indicators and displays on the camera's data panel.

VIEWFINDER

Describes the components and indicators visible within the camera's viewfinder.

INSERTING THE BATTERY

LOW-BATTERY SYMBOL

Explains the meaning and behavior of the low-battery indicator.

CAMERA STRAP ATTACHMENT

Instructions on how to attach the camera strap.

LOADING THE FILM

FILM LOADING PROCEDURE AND TYPES

Details on using 35mm DX-coded film and the procedure for loading it.

FULL-AUTO OPERATION

CAMERA OPERATION AND ZOOMING

Steps for turning on the camera, holding it, and using the zoom lever.

FOCUSING THE SUBJECT

How to focus the subject using the shutter button and AF illuminator.

FULL-AUTO OPERATION - CONTINUED

TAKING THE PICTURE

How to take the picture when the focus lamp glows and film advances.

FOR CLOSER SUBJECTS

COMPOSING AND FOCUSING CLOSE-UPS

How to compose close-up shots using framing guides and Focus Hold.

SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS

DIFFICULT FOCUSING CONDITIONS

Explains situations where autofocus may struggle and the need for focus hold.

INTERPRETING FOCUS INDICATORS

Interpreting the green focus lamp's behavior in various lighting and contrast conditions.

FOCUS HOLD

USING FOCUS HOLD FOR ACCURATE FOCUS

Step-by-step guide on how to use the focus hold feature to lock focus.

REWINDING THE FILM

AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL FILM REWIND

Describes automatic film rewinding and instructions for manual rewind.

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

FLASH RANGE AND EXPOSURE GUIDELINES

Information on flash range based on film speed and focal length for proper exposure.

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH - CONTINUED

FLASH LAMP INDICATIONS

Explains the meaning of the orange flash lamp indicators during operation.

SELECTING THE FLASH MODE

AVAILABLE FLASH MODES

Details the available flash modes that can be selected via the flash-mode button.

AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION

REDUCING RED-EYE EFFECT IN PORTRAITS

How to use the red-eye reduction mode for better portrait shots.

FILL FLASH

REDUCING SHADOWS WITH FILL FLASH

Using fill flash to reduce harsh shadows on the subject's face.

FLASH CANCEL

DISABLING FLASH OPERATION

When and how to use flash cancel mode for specific shooting conditions.

SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION

CHOOSING SPECIAL PROGRAM MODES

How to select special program modes for different photography types.

CLOSE-UP MODE

CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES

Instructions for using the close-up mode for subjects as near as 45cm.

PORTRAIT MODE

PORTRAIT FRAMING AND SHOOTING

How to use portrait mode for automatic framing and shooting.

NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE

NIGHT SCENE EXPOSURE AND FLASH

Using night portrait mode for correctly exposing dark backgrounds and foregrounds.

SPOT METERING MODE

SPOT EXPOSURE CONTROL FOR BACKLIGHT

How to use spot metering for back-lit or spot-lit subjects.

SELF-TIMER

USING THE SELF-TIMER FOR DELAYED SHOTS

Instructions for setting up and using the self-timer for delayed shots.

CONTINUOUS DRIVE

TAKING RAPID SEQUENCES

How to use continuous drive mode to take rapid sequences of photos.

FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL

IMPRINTING DATE OR TIME ON PICTURES

How to select and imprint date or time formats onto pictures.

FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL - CONTINUED

SETTING THE CAMERA DATE AND TIME

Step-by-step guide to setting the camera's date and time correctly.

CARE AND STORAGE

OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS

Guidelines for using the camera in various temperature and environmental conditions.

CARE AND STORAGE - CONTINUED

CLEANING THE CAMERA BODY AND LENS

Instructions for cleaning the camera body, AF window, and lens.

STORAGE GUIDELINES FOR EXTENDED PERIODS

Recommendations for storing the camera during extended periods of non-use.

CARE AND STORAGE - CONTINUED

QUESTIONS AND SERVICE INFORMATION

How to get help or service for the camera.

TROUBLESHOOTING CAMERA ERRORS

Troubleshooting steps for common camera errors or malfunctions.

PREPARATION FOR IMPORTANT EVENTS

Advice on checking camera operation before critical photo opportunities.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS

Detailed technical specifications including lens, ISO, metering, flash, battery, and dimensions.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

FCC COMPLIANCE AND MODIFICATIONS

Statement regarding compliance with FCC Part 15 rules for digital devices.

CANADIAN EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS

Statement on compliance with Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

EU CONFORMITY MARKING (CE)

Explanation of the CE mark indicating EU conformity.

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