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Your new Maxxum 5000: is the world’s most compact AF SLR camera with built-in flash. You can rely on it to deliver sharply focused, correctly exposed pictures, roll after roll. Among the camera's outstanding features are: e intelligent autofocus that responds at very low light levels, incorporates a wide focus area for easier framing, and uses Predictive Focus Control to capture moving subjects in sharp focus. A built-in automatically activated AF illuminator enables the autofocus system to keep working in low light, low contrast situations. e Intelligent exposure, using a dual-area metering system coupled to the autofocus system e Built-in, automatically controlled zoom flash (guide number 46 to 52 in feet) # Automatic film transport that makes film handling compieteiy reliable Accepts Creative Expansion Cards and the full range of Maxxum AF lenses We know you want to begin using your new camera right away. Before start ing though, please read through this manual; doing so will enable you to take full advantage of your Maxxum 50001. SETTING STARTED PREPARATION Attaching and removing the lens. . . . . . 8 Power Loading the battery . О Battery-condition indi cator nene 11 Cold-weather operation ..........172 Battery performance ......e cee....12 Film Automatic Loading fi im BASIC OPERATION Holding the camera..... ocioso. 16 Shutter-release DUttor. ........—_e.. 17 Taking a picture {using autofocus and autoexposure) Fim rewind . 1.242226 4 4 4 64 40 04 + FOCUS Autofocus . . ..................22 Focushold. ..................24 Special focusing situations ........25 я E = FOR FF OF FF oF #& & E u + # # # EXPOSURE Program exposure mode Autoexposure lock (AEL) Manual exposure mode ..... 44404040 Creative camera controfi. . . . + +. , 32 FLASH Using flash Program-mode flash operation ......36 Slow- shutter Sync +... 226 6 6 4 404000 36 A Va mode flash ! operation case ees e Main switch. 14e 6 6 4 6 0455 4 5 #01 04 à 40 Audiblesignals . . . . ............. 40 Seif-timer .... 42418081 6 5 6 8400 à 41 Long exposures . ......c..c0.....482 Attaching the neckstrap and evepiece «ones The Minolta Maxxum 5000i camera is designed to offer innovative functions and perform- ance 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 unsatisfactory performance or damage to the Minolta Maxxum 50001 camera. To obtain optimum performance throughout the life of your Minolta Maxxum 50001 camera, we recommend that you use only lenses, flashes and other accessories distributed or licensed by Minolta for the Maxxum 50001. Basic operation of your Maxxum 50001 is very easy. 1. Attach jens fp. 8) 2. insert battery (p. 10) 4. Load film {p. 13} 5. Press shutter-release button 6. Press shutter-release button all partway down to focus{p. 18) the way down to take the picture (p. 18) For a complete description of operation, refer to the pages shown in parentheses. Built-in flash о Flash accessory shoe Card ON/OFF oY | SON Data panel. | | N Main switch | | 3 Control keys (right) (left) — - Flash ON/OFF key Strap eyelet Shutter-release button” Aperture-setting button AF-dluminator/ self-timer light и | Back-cover release remote-control termina! i Lens release Focus-made switch Eyepiece cup | AEL button | | | Film chamber \ DX-contacts” Sprocket \ | Fim window Pressure plate” Card door Card eject slide | Battery cover Battery-cover release Tripod socket Tr Self-timer button Exposure-mode button Manual rewind button JO OT J G0 Pa) ee wd seh Nw . Manual-focus-mode indicator . Shutter-speed value/ card name/ HELP . Selectable-setting pointers . Aperture value . Frame counter . Fiim-iransport signals . Film-cartridge symbol 8. Self-timer indicator 9. Battery-condition indicator 10. Exposure-mode indicator 11. Card-in-use indicator 12. Áuto flash indicator 13. Flash-on indicator Focus frame: Shows image area read by the autofocus system Red focus signal: Blinks when focus cannot be confirmed by the camera s autofocus system. Green focus signal: Glows when focus is set. Exposure signals: In P mode: the lower signal! blinks in low-light or backlight situations to in- dicate that flash should be used. In M mode: the upper and lower signals glow separately or to- gether to indicate over-/ under- exposure or cor- - Focus frame Red focus signal ‘Green focus signal Exposure signals Flash-ready signal rect exposure, respectively. In both P and M modes: with the flash switched on, the lower signal blinks while the flash is charging; the upper and lower signal blink simultaneously when the required exposure setting is not available, Flash-ready signal: Blinks slowly when the flash is charged, then rapidly after the picture is taken ¡if exposure is correct. To attach: 1. Remove the body cap and rear lens cap, as shown. careful not to touch anything inside the cam- tach the lens caps whenever the ensisnotin USE. When attaching or removing lenses, be | era, especially the lens contacts or mirror. To | protect the lens contacts and slements, at- | | camera is switched on. | 2. Align the red bead on the lens barrel with the red dot on camera's lens mount. Insert the lens bayonet into the mount and turn the lens clockwise until it locks in place with a click, | “flens is not attached properly, -- appears | | in the data panel's aperture display when To remove: 1. While pressing the lens release, turn the lens counterclockwise as far as it will go, then fift the lens out. 2. Attach another lens or the body cap to pre- vent dust from entering the camera. Care of Glass Surfaces e Never touch lens elements or the cameras eyepiece with your fingers. If the lens be- comes dirty, clean it gently with a lens brush. Only if necessary, moisten a sheet of lens tissue with one drop of lens-cieaning fluid and, starting at the center and using a circular motion, lightly wipe the surface of the lens. s Never lift the mirror or touch its surface, since this may impair is alignment. Dust specks on the mirrors surface will not effect exposure or picture quality. if dust on the mirror 1s distracting, the camera can be cleaned at an authorized Minolta service fa- cility. Your Maxxum 5000: uses a 6-volt 2CR5 lithium battery that supplies power for all cam- ara operations. Loading the battery 1. With the main switch at LOCK, slide the bat- tery-cover release in the direction shown to open the battery cover. if necessary, wipe battery terminals with a dry cloth to ensure proper contact. 2. Insert the battery as shown, then snap the battery cover closed. CAUTION 8 Do not mishandie the battery or subject it to high temperatures or fire. The battery may explode or cause burns, ® Bead and follow all warnings and instruc- tions supplied by the battery manufacturer. e Keep batteries away from young children. Battery-condition indicators Full-battery symbol appears for five seconds: Power is sufficient for camera operation. Low-battery symbol appears for five seconds: Power is sufficient but getting low — keep a fresh battery handy. Low-battery symbol blinks: Camera can be operated, but the battery will need to be changed soon. Blinking low-battery symbol alone, or no display at all appears, the camera beeps, and the shutter cannot be released: Power ig too low for normal operation — replace the battery. | incases € and Q, the battery-condition indicator appears whenever the shutter-release button is | | pressed down. If no display appears when the main switch is set to ON, double-check that the | | battery is inserted correctly before inserting a fresh one. ; 1 12 Cold-weather operation Lithium batteries provide excellent perform- ance in cold weather. However, if you plan to shoot many rolis of film outdoors at tempera- tures at or below 32°F (0°C), we recommend that you carry the camera inside your coat to keep it warm when you are not taking pictures. You may also wish to carry a spare battery in a warm pocket, so that you can change the battery, if necessary. Do not discard a cold battery. After it warms up, its capacity will be restored. Battery performance The 6-volt 2CR5 lithium battery should pro- vide sufficient power for shooting up to 6b rolls of 24-exposure film without flash, or up to 25 rolls of 24-exposure fiim using the built-in flash in 50% of the exposures. These figures are based on Minolta's standard test method using a fresh battery at 68°F (20°C). Actual battery performance will depend on how you use the camera. Automatic setting of the film RAE speed The film speed is set automatically for ISO 25- 1. Slide the main switch to ON. 5000 DX-coded films. If you use film ihatis not 2. Open the back cover by sliding the release DX-coded, the film speed will be set at ISO 100. downward. (When loading film for the first time, remove and discard the protective plastic cover that is attached to the pressure plate.) e Before opening the camera back, check that O is displayed in the frame counter; if not, film is already loaded and the camera should not be opened. The type of film loaded can be verified by checking the film window. {For instructions to rewind a par- tially exposed roll of film, refer to pg. 21} DX-coded films have “DX” printed on their s Always load film in subdued light, or at cartridges and film boxes. ieast shaded from direct sunlight. 3. Place the film cartridge into the film chamber 5. Close the back cover so that it snaps shut. as shown. The camera will automatically wind the film to 4, Extend the tip of the film past orange mark. the first frame, and 1 will appear in the frame Make sure the holes in the lower edge of thefilm counter. engage the teeth on the sprocket. na When loading film: if the film extends too far or does not lie flat, gently push the excess back into the cartridge (А). Make sure the tip of the film is shaped correctly. Otherwise, the film may not wind properly (B). if the film is incorrectly loaded, the frame counter remains at 0 and blinks, and the shutter locks {C). Remove the film and repeat steps 3 to 5. To obtain sharp, blur-free photos, hold the camera as still as possible and steady it against your face or body. To take pictures, press the shutter-release button gently with a slow, steady squeeze- never a quick jab. 16 Two recommended ways of holding the cam- era are shown here. If you grasp the camera firmly with your right hand on its handgrip, you can shift the camera back and forth for hori- zontal (A) and vertical {B) pictures without re- moving your hands from the controls. When using autofocus, make sure not to touch the lens focusing ring or AF illuminator. Also, be careful not to obstruct the flash when taking pictures. in describing camera operation, this manual refers to two shufter-release bution operating positions: a pre-release, “partway-down” posi- tion, that activates the camera's autofocus and autoexposure systems, and an “ali-the-way” down position, that triggers the shutter-release sequence. Both operating positions, as well as the rest position, are illustrated at right. in automatic operation, focus and exposure are set when the shutter-release button 15 pressed partway down; autofocus-integrated metering ensures that exposure is correct for the subject that you focus on. Also available is an autoexposure lock function that enables you to control autofocus and auteexposure inde- pendently (refer to p. 29). Вез! AF and AE activated * Al-the-way down: Shutter released The viewfinder focus and exposure signals function when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, whether you operate the camera in automatic or manual mode. Ín man- ual mode, they can assist you in setting focus and/or exposure. 17 1. Slide the main switch to ON. 4. When the green focus signal glows, press 2. Hold the camera firmly with your right hand the shutter-release button all the way down to on its handgrip and support the lens with your take the picture. left hand. 3. While looking through the eyepiece, center the focus frame on your subject and gently press the shutter-release button partway down to focus. After the picture is taken, the film is auto- matically advanced and the frame counter in- creases by one. When the metering system determines that flash is required for correct exposure, the flash fires automatically when the picture is taken, if the flash isn't charged, the lower exposure signal glows and the shutter remains locked while charging is in progress; once charging is completed, the flash-ready signal glows and you can take the picture. Refer to the flash section for details about flash operation. Whenever you turn the camera on, AF mode is automatically set. H the red focus signal blinks when the shutter-reiease button is pressed down, focus cannot be confirmed by the autofocus system and the shutter remains locked. (Refer to the focus- ing section.) Program exposure mode (F mode) and flash operation will be set the first time you turn the camera on. Thereafter, when the camera is turned on, exposure mode and flash settings will remain as they were when the camera was last operated. 19 20 After the last frame on the roll is exposed, the camera automatically starts rewinding the film. With a fresh battery loaded in the camera, it normally takes 12 seconds to rewind a 24- exposure film. While rewind is in progress, the frame counter displays the frame number of the last exposure, When film rewind is complete, the frame counter displays O and the data panel's film- cartridge symbol blinks 10 indicate that the film cartridge can be removed. Open the camera back and remove the film. The shutter remains locked if a rewound film cartridge is left in the film chamber. if it's necessary to change batteries before rewind is complete, press the manual rewind button to restart after the new battery is in- stalled. If you accidentally open the camera back | before the film is rewound, close it immedi- ately. Press the manual rewind button to - finish rewinding the film. Light fallingonthe | film will ruin many of the pictures, but your | quick action may save a few. Manual start of film rewind To start rewind manually, use a bali-point pen or similar object to press the manual rewind button. As with automatic rewind, check that the frame counter has returned to O before opening the back cover to remove the film. Before manually starting film rewind, check the battery-condition indicator. if the biinking low-battery symbol is displayed, the battery should be replaced. Although vou may be able to take pictures following a low- battery display, film rewind may not operate correctly in this case. 22 While either autofocus or manual focus can be selected, autofocus is the Maxxum 5000i's standard operating mode and is set whenever the camera is switched on. To shift between manual and autofocus modes during operation, slide the focus mode switch down. When the camera is set to man- ua! focus, M. FOCUS is displayed in the data panel. Autofocus (AF) in AF mode, the camera focuses automati- cally when the shutier-release bution is pressed partway down, and focus is confirmed by the green focus signal; if focus cannot be confirmed, the red focus signal blinks and the shutter remains locked. This design, known as focus- priority operation, lets you avoid taking out-of focus pictures. Autofocus operation depends on the detec- tion of subject contrast by the autofocus sys- tem. In low light, low contrast situations the AF illuminator is automatically activated when the shutter-release button is pressed down; by projecting a pattern of red light onto the subject, the AF illuminator provides the contrast needed for autofocus operation. The AF illuminators working range is 1.6 - 16 feet (0.5 - 5m) (based on Minolta's standard test method, using a 50mm lens). PREDICTIVE FOCUS CONTROL: This feature enables you to get sharply focused pictures of approaching subjects. If the AF system detects subject movement when the shutter-release button 15 pressed down, if continues to adjust focus during the shutter-release sequence (that is, after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down to take the picture) so that the subject will be sharply focused when the picture is taken. To take a picture of a moving subject using autofocus, center the focus frame on your sub- iect and press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture, without pausing to check for the focus confirmation signal. if the subject is too close to the camera or moving too fast, the shutter may lock. 23 24 Focus Hold This feature should be used for taking pictures in which your subject is positioned outside the viewfinder focus frame. To take a picture using focus hold, first center the focus frame on your subject, then press the shutter-release button partway down. When the green focus signal glows, rec- ompose the picture as needed, keeping the shutter-release bution held partway down, then press all-the-way down to take the picture. Ás long as the green focus signal continues to glow, focus and exposure remain locked on your subiect. When using the Sports Action Card, focus hoid does not operate. Focusing in special situations The camera's autofocus system will produce sharp pictures in nearly any situation. in those cases where focus cannot be confirmed, the viewfinders red focus signal blinks, and the shutter locks. Additional steps should be taken to obtain sharp focus: = e ifthe subiect does not have enough contrast, focus manually {A). ® if two subjects are at different distances within the focus frame, focus manually (B}. ® If a subject composed of alternating light and dark lines fills the focus frame, focus manually (С) ® For extremely bright subjects, attach a neutral density filter to the lens. 25 25 Manual focus The lens can be focused manually by turning the lens’ focusing ring, and checking for sharp- ness on the focusing screen; if you maintain sight pressure on the shutter-release button, the green focus signal glows and the camera beeps when the subject comes into focus (in low contrast situations where the camera is unable to confirm focus, the red focus signal glows instead). To use manual focus: 1. Set the camera to manual focus mode by sliding the focus-mode switch down. {I FOCUS is displaved in the data panel when manual focus is set.) i | Out of focus in focus 2. Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the focus signals. 3. Turn the focusing ring until the subject ap- pears sharp on the focusing screen. 4. Press the shutter-release button ali-the-way down to take the picture. (When using manual focus, focus-priority operation is not in effect: The shutter can be released at any time, even when the subject is not in focus.) Your Maxxum 5000: offers both fully automatic Program exposure mode (P mode), in which the camera makes all exposure settings, and Manual exposure mode (M mode), in which aperture and shutter-speed settings are made by the user. In a wide variety of lighting situations, Program mode provides precisely metered, correctly exposed images; in other situations, you may want to exercise more direct control over exposure, and for this purpose Manual mode is suitable, To select the exposure mode, use the MOD button housed on the inside of the card door. Pressing the button changes the mode from P mode to M mode, or from M mode to P mode, de- pending on the current setting; the exposure mode currently set is indicated inthe data panel. lode Card allows vou to add aperture- and shutter-priority auto- exposure modes to the camera's standard exposure-mode selection. The optional A/S Me 28 Program exposure mode {P mode] The 50001's autoexposure system combines its meter readings with data from the autofocus system to set an exposure that is optimized for your subject. The program lines used for lenses of various focal lengths are shown at right. For longer focal length lenses faster shutter speeds are favored, while for shorter lenses larger f- numbers are preferred. Operating the camera in P mode leaves you free to concentrate on composition and other picture elements. When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the camera measures the ambient light, automatically de- termines correct exposure, and displays its pro- gram setting in the data panel. If the ambient lighting is not sufficient for correct exposure, the viewfinder's lower exposure signal blinks to in- dicate that flash should be used. (Refer to the flash section for details about operation). Aperture ADVANCED AUTOMATIC Minimum | MULTLPROGRAM SELECTION - ; 7 aperture / / / 7 f2amm / T / /asmm 7 7 7 / я / 7 ñ / / / 105 mm - / / | Г / / / / 300 mm Maximum i 7 И aporture 18 175 130 190 1725 4250 1/500 11000 2000 Shutter speed (sec) И the required exposure setting is not available, both exposure signals blink; although you can release the shutter, in this case exposure may not be correct. Autoexposure lock (AEL) in P mode, the 50001S autoexposure lock function lets you control the cameras auto- exposure and autofocus system separately. in regular P mode operation {i.e., without au- toexposure lock), autoexposure and autofocus operations are integrated when the shutter- release button is pressed partway down; the camera determines exposure based on the au- tofocus target, and in most cases this results in correctly exposed pictures, In cases where your main subject consists of very light or dark tones, however, use of autoexposure lock may lead to improved results. By metering a midtone area that receives the same illumination as your main subject, exposure accuracy will be in- creased. With the A/S Mode Card, AEL can be used in shutter- and aperture- priority modes as well, To use autoexposure lock: 1. Center the focus frame on your subject, and press the shutter-reiease bution partway down to focus. When the green focus signal giows, remove your finger from the shutter-release button. 2. Aim the camera so that the midtone subject to be metered filis the viewfinder frame, then press in AEL button. 3. Keeping the AEL button pressed in, compose your subject in the viewfinder frame and release the shutter, When you use AEL, the metering pattern changes from dual area to center-weighted average. 29 30 Manual exposure mode (М mode) in manual mode, vou set the aperture and shutter-speed values directly; by pressing the shutter-release button partway down, you can activate the viewfinder exposure signals, mak- ing it easy to compare your manual setting with that which would be made by the camera in P mode. (Left) (Right) To set the shutter speed: Press the right control key to set a faster shutter speed, and the left control key to sef a siower shutter speed. To set the aperture: While holding in the ap- erture setting button, press the left contro! key to set a larger aperture number (smaller aperture opening) and the right control key to set a smail- er aperture number {larger aperture openingl. When both exposure signals glow, the cur- rent exposure setting agrees with the camera's metering program. When the upper or lower signals glow separately, overexposure and underexposure, respectively, are indicated, compared with the exposure that would be set in autoexposure mode, If the overexposure signal glows, increase the shutter speed or the ap- Exposure OK | Overexposure | Underexposure erture number to reduce the exposure; if the underexposure signal glows, use a slower shut- ter speed, decrease the aperture number, or switch on the flash. For information about using flash in manual mode, refer to the flash section. If both exposure signals blink, the required | setting is not available; although the shutter | can be released, in this case exposure may not be correct. 31 32 Creative camera control Manual exposure control can be used to change the way vour subject is recorded. For moving subjects, using a fast shutter speed al- lows youtoreduce picture blurring that might be apparent if a slower shutter speed were used. The depth of field, or overall picture sharpness extending in front of and behind your principal subject, is determined by the aperture setting used; using a small aperture (high f-number) will increase the overall depth of field; using a larger aperture {smaller f-number) reduces the depth of field, and can be effective in separating your main subject from its surroundings. Some examples of creative camera control are shown here, seconds) 2000 - 1000 - 500 - 250 - Available shutter speed (Numbers followed by “are whole seconds; all others are fractional 125 - 60 - 30 - 15 - 8 - 4 - 2-17-2"-4" - (bulb) 1.7 - 2 - Z4 - 28 - 35 - 4 - 45 - 56 - 6.7 - 8 - 95 - 11 Available apertures, using the AF 50mm 1/1.7 lens - 13 - 16 - 19 - 22 Creative shutter-speed control Slow sh utter speed © Fast sh utter speed Creative aperture control Large aperture Small aperture 34 Using flash LL si = a ho? wd E ma m slim hi INEA ge e ni | The 5000i’s built-in flash is an integral part of the camera's design and makes flash photo- graphy completely automatic. In P mode, whenever the shutter speed is too slow for hand-held pictures, or when the me- tering system detects that the main subject is backlit, the lower exposure signal blinks to indicate that flash should be used. To switch on the flash, press the flash ON/OFF key. (When you load batteries and turn the camera on for the first time, the flash will be switched to on.) In M mode, you may want to consider using flash whenever the underexposure signal glows. in each exposure mode, the 5000i's TTL OTF (through-the-lens off-the-fiim) flash metering system controls flash output to ensure correct exposure. Specific information about using flash in P and M modes is given in the following pages. When the camera indicates that flash should be used due to a slow shutter speed, we recommend attaching the camera to a tripod if you decide not to use flash. To operate the 5000i's built-in flash: 1. Press the flash ON/OFF key to turn the flash on. à. Press the shufter-release button partway down to focus. 3. When the flash-ready signal blinks, press the shutter-release button all-the-way down to take the picture. The flash-ready signa! blinks rap- idly to indicate correct exposure. if the lower exposure signal glows when you press the shutter-release button down, the flash is charging and the shutter remains locked. Wait a moment for the flash to finish charging; when the flash-ready signal blinks, press the shutter- release button down to take the picture. With the A/S Mode Card, you can use flash in aperture- and shutter-priority modes as well. In S mode flash operation is the same as in P mode, while in A mode flash opera- tion is the same as M mode. 35 36 Program mode flash operation When you use flash in P mode, the camera's metering system decides independently wheth- er flash should be used. That is, whenever the camera's meter determines that flash is required — whether due to low-light conditions, or to provide fill flash for backlit subjects — the flash fires automatically when the picture is taken. X-sync shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/90 and 1/20 sec. Using 150 100 film and a 50mm 1/1.7 lens, the flash range is 2.3 - 17 ff (0.7 - 5.3m) for apertures of f/2.8 and larger. For other apertures and lenses, refer to the flash ranges given in the Manual mode flash operation section. Slow shutter sync in pictures taken with flash, slow-shutter sync can be used to increase the exposure of back- ground areas. Examples of situations where siow-shutter sync might be effective include pictures taken at dawn or dusk, or of night scenes with background illumination, as shown in the example here. Slow-shutter sync is easily set by pressing and holding the AEL button down while taking a flash picture. With siow-shutte syn To use slow-shutter sync: 1. Center the focus frame on your subject, then press the shutter-release button partway down to focus. 2. Press the AEL button and then, while keep- ing it pressed in, press the shutter-release button all-the-way down to take the picture. With conventional flash A slower shutter speed is automatically set, and flash output IS reduced to prevent aver- exposure of the main subject. if the shutter speed set in this case 15 too slow for handheld pictures, use a tripod. if vou use slow shutter-sync in bright con- ditions, a slower shutter speed may not be set. With the A/S Mode Card, slow shutter sync | can be used in aperture-priority mode as well, 37 38 Manual mode flash operation Switched on in manual exposure mode, the 50001's built-in flash fires each time the shutter is released. Any available aperture can be selected, and shutter speeds between 1/90 and 4 sec. can also be used. The flash range will vary according to the both aperture selected and the film speed. The table shown at right lists the flash range for different apertures, using 1SO 100 т. Рог SO 400 speed film, the far limit of each range listed is doubled. 14 | 2.3-33f (0.7-10m) _ 2 23-23 ft (0.7-7m) 28 23-16 ft (0.7-5m) 4 23-11 (0.7-3.5m) 5.6 23-82 ft (0.7-2.5m) 8 23-5.6ft (07-1.7m) if the aperture in use is a half-stop value falling between those listed, the far limit of the flash range will be approximately halfway between the far limits of the neighboring values. {For example, if the aperture setting is f/4.5, the flash range is approximatey 2.3- 9.8 it.) important information on using flash For pictures taken using the built-in flash, the camera-subject distance should be at least 2 31 (07m). Useofa lens hood is not recommended, since image vignetting may occur; for lenses with detachable hoods, the hood should be removed from the lens (not mounted in the inverted position). Vignetting may also occur in pictures taken using the built-in flash with certain lenses. For lenses other than those listed below, check with your Minolta Service Facility for sepecific limitations. AF 35mm $2 AF 50mm 1/14 AF 50mm i/1.7 AF Ebmm 1/1 à AF 35-70mm 1/4 AF 35-80mm 1/4-5 6°" AF 35-108mm 1/7/3545 АЕ 70-210mm 1/3545 AF 100mm 1/2 AF 80-200mm 1/4.5-5.6 Ápo ÂF 135mm'i/28 AF 100-200mm 1/45 AFZ00mm 1/2 E Apo“ AF 100-300mm 1/7/4556 AF Z4-50mm 14 AF SOmm 1/2.2 Macro AF TOmm 172.8 Macro * Without converter lens For pictures taken at or near 35mm setting, the camera-subject distance should be at least 33% (Um. in pictures of people taken with flash, your subjects” eyes may appear red. “Red-eye”, as the effect is called, is caused by light from the flash refiected back into the lens from the subject's retinas, and will be more noticeable insome subjects than inothers. To minimize red-eye, we recommend increasing the overall light level as much as possible, and getting as close as possible to the near endof the flash range without the flash discharge becoming a disturbance. If redeye persists, try switching off the built-in flash and attach- ing a separate unit for improved results. Always use care when taking flash pictures of people or animals, since the flash discharge may be disturbing. 40 Main switch When the main switch is at ON all functions on the camera will operate and vou can take pictures. At LOCK position, all camera func- tions are switched off. When not using the camera, set the main switch to LOCK to prevent accidental exposures and ensure optimum bat- tery life. When you switch the camera on, with a Maxxum AF lens attached, the camera's autofocus system adjusts the lens extension in preparation for autofocus operation. Similarly, when the camera is switched to LOCK, the autofocus system automatically retracts the lens to iis shortest extension for ease of carrying or storage. The frame number and film-transport signal remain visible on the top-mounted data panel for about one hour after the camera is switched off. The display reappears when the camera is turned on. Audible signals in the cases listed below, the camera emits a short beep to assist you in operating the camera. ® When the film is loaded incorrectly ® When using the self-timer ® When HELP is displayed in the data panel. 2 When the battery is exhausted ® When the shutter speed is too slow for blur- free, hand-held pictures. In this case, the lower exposure signal in the viewfinder blinks as an additional warning. e V/hen the shutter-release button is pressed down during flash charge. In the last two cases, cancellation of the audible signal is possible by moving the main switch from LOCK to ON while holding down the control keys. The SOCOrs self-timer allows vou to set a ten second shutter-release delay. Before starting the self-timer, confirm that focus is correctly set by checking for the green focus signal; autofocus does not function once the self-timer is started. To use the self-timer: 1. Open the card door and press the self-timer (0) button. The self-timer symbol (©) will ap- pear in the data panel. 2. Focus the lens and attach the eyepiece cap. 3. Press the shutter-release button all the way down ta start the self-timer. The self-timer light blinks and the camera beeps twice a second, until the picture Is taken. To take another picture using the self-timer, repeat steps 1-3. To cancel the self timer before the shutter- release bution has been pressed, press the self-timer button again. To cancel the self- timer aîter the shutter-release button has been pressed, slide the main switch to | LOCK. 42 Long exposures The bulb shutter-speed position can be used for making exposures longer than 4 seconds in duration. Long exposures are appropriate for photographing a variety of subjects, including fireworks, lightning storms, city skylines after sunset, etc. To make long exposures: 1, Mountthecameraonatripod. Be carefui not to overtighten the tripod's mounting screw, and not to use a screw longer than 1/4 in. (5.4mm). For extended exposures using the bulb setting, installation of a fresh battery is rec- ommended 2. Set the camera to Manual exposure mode, then press and hold the left control key until bulb appears in the data panel. | | 3. Set the aperture. 4. Focus the lens. (If the light is too dim for autofocusing, set the focus mode to manual and turn the lens focusing ring until the subject is sharp) 5. Release the shutter. (Atthe bulb setting, the shutter remains open as long as the shutter- release button is held down. For making long exposures, use of a remote cord, either RC-1000S or RC-1000L, is strongly recommended to minimize camera shake. Both cords have locking shutter-release buttons, convenient for keeping the shutter open for extended periods. To attach a remote cord, remove the remote control terminal cover and insert the remote cord plug. 43 Attaching the Neckstrap and Eyepiece Cap À neckstrap is supplied with your Maxxum An eyepiece cap is also supplied and can be 5000i. Attach it to the camera as shown above. slipped onto the neckstrap to keep it handy for use. 44 The eyepiece cap shdes over the eyepiece to prevent stray light from entering the camera and affecting exposure. it should be used whenever the eyepiece is not shielded by vour head, as when using the self-timer or when operating the camera by remote control. To attach the eyepiece cap, first remove the eyepiece cup, then slip the cap over the frame. An accessory shoe cap is supplied that slips into the accessory shoe to protect the contacts from dust and grime. When using a flash unit, slip the accessory shoe cap into the eyepiece cap. 45 With the main switch at ON and the shutter-release button pressed down, no display appears in data panel Battery exhuasted. Battery not installed correctiv. Install fresh battery. install battery correctly. Film counter doesn’t advance from ©. Film not loaded correctly. Open back cover and reload film. Autofocus does not work or lens does not focus when shutter-release button is pressed. Lens attached incorrectly. Manual focus mode set. Subject difficult to focus. Zooming grip of lens in use positioned in macro range. Attach lens so it locks in place with g click. Use focus mode switch to set AF mode. Use manual focus. Slide and hold macro release, then turn zooming grip back into zoom range. 46 CAUSE “SOLUTION HELP | IS displ layed in data panel. | Motor problem. Remove and reinstall battery. Flash ready signal (2 ) in the viewfinder does not appear. Flash switched off. © Flash is not attached to camera correctly. Switch flash on. Attach the flash to the camera's accessory shoe so that it locks in place with a click, Shutter cannot be released. Main switch at LOCK. Film cartridge remains in camera after film is completely rewound. Flash not charged. Film loaded incorrectly. In AF mode, focus cannot be confirmed. Slide main switch to ON. Remove film cartridge from camera. Wait until the flash-ready signal (4) blinks, then press down fully to take the picture. Reload film Switch to manual focus mode and focus manually. 485 Creative Expansion Cards The Minolta Creative Expansion Card system provides a simple and cost-effective way for expanding the 50001's capabilities to meet spe- cific needs. Five cards are currently available for use with the 50001. Although illustrations in the manuals for the Special Application Cards {Sports Action, Portrait, Automatic Depth Control, and Closeup cards) show a different camera body, card operation with the 5000i is correct as described. A ode Card — This card is designed exclusi vely for the Maxxum 50001 it can be used to add two autoexposure modes, shutter priority and aperture priority, to the camera's standard exposure-mode selection WERE Sports Action Card — Controls the camera's basic settings for taking pictures of fast-moving subjects. The autoexposure program is au- tomatically shifted according to subject distance and lens focal length in use. Portrait Card — Uses a special exposure program to provide depth of field suitable for portraits. This program automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed so that your subject is separated from the background. Automatic Depth Control Card — This card automatically controls the camera's aperture setting to maximize depth of field so that both foreground and background subjects will be in sharp focus. Close-up Card — Sets a special exposure program that provides depth of field suitable for close-up and macro shots. It sets the aperture based on subject magnification and selects the shutter speed to provide correct exposure at that aperture. Р 49 50 Minolta AF Lenses The entire system of Maxxum AF lenses are usable with your Maxxum 5000i camera. Besides the ergonomically designed, compact AF 35-80mm, AF 35-105mm, AF 70-210mm, AF 100-300mm and AF 80-200 zoom lenses and the new AF Reflex 500mm lens, a growing range of wideangle, zoom, and macro lenses is available. Visit your Minolta dealer for more in- formation about Maxxum AF lenses and accessories. Accessory Flash Units A number of accessory flash units are available for use with the 5000: The 5000: flash ON/OFF key controls only the camera's built-in flash; accessory units must be turned on and off separately. When using an accessory flash, turn off the camera's built-in flash. Maxxum Flash 3200: and 2000: These two units are designed specifically for use with Maxxum i-series autofocus cameras, including the 50001 They can be quickly and securely attached to the camera's accessory shoe. Once switched on, they operate in the same way as the camera's built-in flash, according to the exposure mode selected. The Maxxum Flash 3200: features a guide number of 105 (in feet), and automatically zooms to provide appropriate flash coverage for 28mm to 85mm lenses. The Maxxum Flash 20001, with a guide number of 66 {in feet}, is a good choice for situations where less flash power is needed. 51 52 Macro Flash 1200AF Set-N Macro Flash 1200AF Set-N is a specially de - signed unit that attaches to the 5000: via the Flash Shoe Adapter FS-1100. This unit hasfour flash tubes that can be controlled separately for versatile lighting control. Four focusing lamps provide Hlumination for focusing and TTL flash metering ensures accurate exposure at closeup and macro ranges. Used with the 5000i, this unit fires whenever the shutter is released, regardiess of the exposure mode selected. Other Flashes The Flash Shoe Adapter FS-1100 must be used to attach the Maxxum Flash 4000AF, 2800AF, or 1800AF to the Maxxum 5000: Used with the 50001, these units fire whenever a picture is taken, regardiess of the exposure mode selected. | The AF illuminators in the 4000AF, 2800AF and 1800AF do not operate when used with the Maxxum 50001 However, the camera's built-in AF illuminator provides for low-light, low-con- trast autofocusing. When using Maxxum Flash 4000AF, the far limit of the flash range displayed on iis data panel may be larger than the actual maximum distance. If your subject is close to the maximum distance, it may be underexposed. Correct exposure is confirmed by the glowing OK EXP signal; confirmation of correct exposure is also given by rapid blinking of the viewfinder's flash ready signal. Data back Data Back DB-5 permits imprinting of time and date information directly on the film, in- cluding year/month/day in three possible se- quences, and day with 24 hour time. A single 3- volt lithium battery is installed at the factory and supplies power for data imprinting and for the automatic calendar and clock. Remote Cord RC-1000L and RC-10005 A remote cord should be used for taking long exposures (bulb setting), or anytime camera shake is likely to affect pictures. Autofocusing and metering are both activated by pressing the cord's release button. RC-1000L is 16,5 ft. (5m) long, and RC-10005 is 20 in. (0.5m) in length. 53 CH-500 Various camera cases are available as op- tional accessories for the Maxxum 50001. To put the camera in its case: 1. Attach the lens cap. (With the AF 35-80mm or AF 80-200mm, close the lens cover.) 2. if a zoom lens is attached to the camera, turn the zoom ring until the lens barrel is at its shortest position. 3. Follow the diagrams to put the camera in its case, Eyepiece Corrector 1000 Nine eyepiece-correction lenses are available for dioptric adjustment of the eyepiece. These tenses can be purchased separately and range from -4 to +3 diopters. The lenses snap into the camera's eyepiece frame. Filters Autofocusing can be done with these Minolta filters: L37 (UV), Y52 (yellow), GO (green), 056 (orange), R60 (red), 1B {skylight), A 12 (85). B 12 (80B), ND4X ftwo-stop neutral density), Minolta Portrayer filters, and Minolta Polarizing (Circular) filters. 55 56 Type: 35mm SLR with built-in flash and intel- ligent control of autofocus (AF), autoexposure (AE) and film transport systems Lens mount: Minolta A-type bayonet; accepts all Maxxum AF lenses Autofocus system: Minolta's through-the- lens (TTL) phase-detection type with wide charge-coupled device (CCD) sensor; sensitivity range: EV O to 18 at ISO 100 in ambient light; Predictive focus control; built-in AF illuminator automatically activated in low light, low con- trast; range: 1.6 to 16 feet (0.5 to 5 meters), based on Minoita's standard test method Manual focusing: Visually on Acute-Matte viewfinder screen, confirmed by viewfinder focus signal Metering: TTL dual-area contrast detection metering coupled to autofocus system; ex- posure locked when focus is locked in autofocus mode; two-segment silicon photocell (SPC) for ambient light; second SPC at bottom of mirror box for TTL flash metering with built-in flash and other dedicated flash units, AEL (automatic- exposure lock) button can be used to override shutter-release button AE-lock function with previously memorized exposure reading Auto-Exposure (AE) range: EV 1 to 20 with ISO 100 film and 50/1.4 lens Exposure modes: Program AE: Automatic multi-program selec- tion sets autoexposure program, based on lens focal length in use; shutter speed and aperture determined by autoexposure {AE} program; exposure is locked together with focus when green viewfinder signal glows Manual. Any shutter-speed and aperture com- bination usable; correct exposure and over-/ under- exposure indicated in viewfinder; bulb setting for long exposures (Shutter-priority AE (S) and aperture-priority AE (A) available with optional A/S Mode Card) Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical- traverse focal-plane type; range 1/2000 seconds Shutter-release button: Pressing button partway down activates autofocus and metering systems {in AF and AE modes, exposure and focus are set and locked, as well}; pressing but- ton all-the-way down releases shutter; in AF mode, shutter can be released only when sub- ject is in focus (focus-priority operation) Controls: Buttons to set exposure mode, AE lock, flash on/off, and self-timer operation; con- trol keys to manually set aperture and shutter- speed Flash sync: X-sync speed automatically set from 1/90 sec. to 1/20 sec according to focal length of lens in use and ambient light level; Built-in flash: On/off control; in P and $ modes, flash fires automatically when required; in Mand A modes flash fires each time shutter is released; quide number: 52 (70mm coverage) to 46 (35mm coverage) in feet (16 10 14 in meters), according to lens focal length sefting; recycle time: approx, 5 sec. Film-speed settings: Automatic setting for DX-coded ISO 25 to 5000 film; 1SO 25 to 50001 ambient light, ISO 25 to 1000 for TTL flash me- tering: film speed set to ISO 100 for film without DX coding. Film transport: Auto threading, auto advance to first frame, single frame advance; automatic or manual rewind start, advancing frame coun- ter in data panel 57 58 Viewfinder: Eve level fixed roof mirror shows 50% of field of view; magnification 0.75X with 50mm lens at infinity Data displays: Data Panel: Liguid-crystal display (LCD) shows exposure mode, shutter-speed, aperture, flash on, manual focus mode, bulb operation, card name, card in use, frame number, self-timer operation, battery condition Viewfinder: Light-emitting diodes (LED) signal focus status, use flash, flash ready, over-/ under- and correct exposure, required exposure not available, and sufficient flash exposure Power: G-volt 2CR5 lithium battery powers camera; automatic battery check when camera is turned on; battery condition indicated by four- stage indicator in data panel; shutter locks when battery is exhausted; main switch has LOCK and ON positions Audible signals: With main switch at ON po- sition, audible signal for subject in focus, seif- timer operation, siow-shutter speed, flash charging, film loaded incorrectly, battery ex- nausted, and when HELP is displayed inthe data panel Self-timer: Electronic with 10-second delay; cancelable; operation indicated by audible sig- nal and blinking LED Size and weight: 5-7/8 x 3-13/16 x 2-9/16 in. {148.5 X 87.5 X 65mm}, 17-5/8 oz. (00g) without lens and battery Optional Accessories: Accepts all Maxxum AF lenses, Maxxum Flashes 2000i and 3200, Creative Expansion Cards {A/S Mode Card and Special Application Cards), Data Back DB-5, Remote Cord RC-1000L and Remote Cord RC- TO00S, Evepiece Correctors, and flash acces- sories including off-camera cables and con- nectors Specifications subject to change without notice e Always keep your camera in ¡ts case with the lens capped when not in use, or with a body can on when a lens is not attached. s No part of the camera should be forced at any time. ® Never subject your camera to shock, high heat, humidity, water, or harmful chemicals. Be particularly careful not to leave ¡It in the glove compartment or other places in motor vehicles where it may be subjected to high temperatures. ® Never lubricate any part of the camera body or lens. @ Never touch the shutter curtains, mirror, or the front inside parts of the body or clean them with compressed air. Doing so may impair their alignment and movement. ® External camera surfaces and lens barrei — but not glass surfaces — can be cieaned by wiping with a dry or silicone-treated cloth. se Never touch the lens or eyepiece surfaces with your fingers. Whisk away loose matter with a blower brush. To remove stubborn spots, use a sheet of photographic lens tissue. If necessary, tissue may be moistened with one drop of lens-cleaning fluid. Never place fluid directly on glass surfaces. ® We recommend that you have your camera cleaned once a year at an authorized Minoita service facility. 59 50 e If you plan to store your camera for an extened period of time, rewind and remove the film, then remove the battery. Place the camera in a cool, dry place away from dust or chemicals, pre- ferably in an airtight container with a drying agent such as silica gel. @ After prolonged storage, and especially before taking pictures at an important event, carefully check the operation of the camera and lens. se The operating range for the LCD (liquid erystal display) data panel is from -4° to 122 F (-20” to 50°C). At temperatures outside this range, response time and contrast will change, making the display diffcultto read. Ât very high temper- atures, a display may temporarily darken. If this occurs, the display should return when the camera is restored to operating range condi- tions. ® The Maxxum 5000: contains no user-serv- iceable parts. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the camera yourself. 8 The Maxxum 5000's circuitry may switch off, even when a battery with sufficient power is installed. To resume operation, remove the battery and install it again. Save the camera box and packing material. 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