Konica-minolta Minolta RIVA ZOOM 70 Manuel d'utilisateur

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

10 NAMES OF PARTSDATA PANEL1. Subject program indicators (p. 26)4. Manual-focus indicator (p. 48)2. Exposure-compensation indicator (p. 42)3. Aperture

11VIEWFINDER1. Flash indicator (p. 25)Wide focusframeSpot meteringarea (p. 58)Spot focus area(p. 46)Local focusareas (p. 46)2. High-speed sync. indica

Pass the tip of the strap through the camera’sstrap eyelet from below and then the holderring (1). Attach the strap so the tip comesbetween the strap

13Align the red mounting index on thelens and camera body (1). Carefullyinsert the lens into the mount, thenturn it clockwise until it clicks into the

14 GETTING STARTEDSlide the battery-chamber release inthe direction shown, and open thedoor. Setting the camera down withthe battery-chamber door open

15BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATORFull-battery indicator - power issufficient for all camera operations.Low-battery indicator - indicatorblinks. All functi

Slide the back-cover release down toopen the camera.Never touch the shutter curtain withyour fingers or the film leader. Thecurtain’s precision design

17Close the back cover. The cameraautomatically advances the film to thefirst frame. Take care not to catch thestrap when closing the cover.If the fil

18 GETTING STARTEDSETTING DATE AND TIME - DATE MODELTurn the function dial to the date select position(SEL); the calendar is displayed on the datapane

19Turn the camera on and off with the mode dial.The camera stores the current date and time in amemory register each time the camera is turnedoff or o

2 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USEFOR PROPER AND SAFE USERead and understand all warnings and cautions before using thisproduct.Using batteries improperly can

20 BASIC OPERATIONBASIC OPERATIONThis section covers the basic operation of the camera. Thoroughlyfamiliarize yourself with the operations in this sec

21TAKING A PICTURE12Place the subject in the wide focusframe. If using a zoom lens, rotate thezooming ring to frame the subject.Press the shutter rele

22 BASIC OPERATIONFOCUS SIGNALSSPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONSFocus locked. The viewfinder focus signal indicates the status of the autofocussystem. Focus

23FOCUS LOCKCenter your subject in the wide focusframe, then press the shutter-releasebutton partway down to lock focus (1).The focus is locked when f

24 BASIC OPERATIONFLASH MODESThe built-in flash is designed to be used with lenseswith focal lengths from 28mm of longer. When usinglenses shorter tha

ISO40025The viewfinder flash signal indicate the status of the flash.If the flash signal does not blink after taking the picture, the subjectwas not w

26 BASIC OPERATIONSUBJECT PROGRAMSSubject programs optimize the camera systemfor specific conditions or subjects. Five subjectprograms are available.T

27Close-up - the camera selects the optimum aperture andshutter speed combination to photograph at short objectdistances. For best results use a macro

28 BASIC OPERATIONFILM REWINDSlide the back-cover release down to openthe camera and remove the film. Close theback cover taking care not to catch the

29The film can be rewound manuallybefore the roll is finished. Gently press the manual-rewindbutton using a pen to begin rewindingthe film. Only use b

3• Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if thecamera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior,especially the flash u

30 ASHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHYPhotography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad anddisciplined field that can take years to master. But the pleasu

31The shutter controls not onlyexposure, but also the ability to stopmotion. Fast shutter speeds areused in sport photography to stopaction. Slow shut

32 ADVANCED OPERATIONADVANCED OPERATIONThis section covers the advanced features of the camera. Read thebasic operation section before moving on.MODE

33ABOUT FULL-AUTO PROGRAMFull-auto program completely automates the picture-taking process. If the position of the mode dial ischanged, the following

34 ADVANCED OPERATIONPROGRAM - PLike full-auto program, program controls both theshutter speed and aperture required for eachexposure. The operation i

35APERTURE PRIORITY - AAperture priority allows the photographer to specifythe aperture; the camera sets the appropriate shutterspeed for the required

336SHUTTER PRIORITY - SShutter priority allows the photographer to specify theshutter speed; the camera sets the appropriateaperture for the required

37ABOUT SHUTTER SPEEDSWHAT IS AN ƒ-NUMBER?The shutter speed used for each exposure is displayed on the datapanel and in the viewfinder. The following

38 ADVANCED OPERATIONMANUAL EXPOSURE - MManual exposure allows the photographer to specifyboth the shutter speed and aperture for the exposure.For mor

39The Ev scale in the viewfinder indicates the difference between theset exposure and the exposure determined by the camera meter.Press the shutter-re

4 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE• Do not point the product directly at the sun. If sunlight is focusedon an inflammable surface, a fire may result. Replace t

40 ADVANCED OPERATIONBULB EXPOSURESBulb exposures can be taken in themanual-exposure mode (p. 38). Bulballows the shutter to remain open foras long as

41The supplied eyepiece cap prevents light from entering through theviewfinder and affecting the exposure meter or fogging the filmwhen using the self

42 ADVANCED OPERATIONEXPOSURE COMPENSATIONCamera exposure can be changed by as much as ±3.0 Ev to makethe final image lighter or darker. For informati

43–2.0Ev–1.0EvMetered exposureExposure compensation can be used when the camera’s exposuremeter is deceived by certain conditions. For example, a very

44 ADVANCED OPERATIONAE LOCK BUTTONThe AE-lock button locks the exposure without activating the AFsystem. This allows the exposure to be set with a gr

45The metered exposure is one stop less (–)than the locked exposure. The arrow indicates the metered exposureis two and a half stops more (+) or less

46 ADVANCED OPERATIONAF BUTTONThe AF button allows the camera to be focused on a specific targetusing the spot focus area or one of the eight local-fo

47The shutter speed display on the data panel and in the viewfinderindicates the active focus area. The area is briefly illuminated in theviewfinder w

48 ADVANCED OPERATION21When using non D series lenses, the camera switches to center-weighted metering. The metered exposure may be different inautofo

49FUNCTION DIALCustom functions (p. 64)Custom ISO (p. 57)Red-eye reduction (p. 59)Wireless / Remote flash (p. 60)Drive modes (p. 50)Metering modes (p.

5TABLE OF CONTENTSThank you for purchasing this camera. Please take time to read thismanual so that you can enjoy all the features of your new camera.

50 ADVANCED OPERATIONDRIVE MODESThe drive modes control howpictures are captured. Four drivemodes are available.Turn the function dial to the drive-mo

51The maximum frame rate with continuous advance is 3 frames persecond with a shutter speed of 1/250 or faster, no flash, single-shotAF or manual focu

Focus lock can be used. To refocus the camera, press the shutter-release button partway. Changing the position of the mode dialcancels the focus and e

53To make more than two exposures, press the function button andturn the control dial to stop “ME” blinking after the initial exposure.An unlimited nu

54 ADVANCED OPERATIONEXPOSURE BRACKETING0.3 Ev bracket 0.5 Ev bracket 1.0 Ev bracketNormalUnderOverThis function makes a three-image bracket of a scen

55To cancel the current bracketing series, turn the camera off. Tocancel the bracketing function, press the function button and turnthe control dial u

56 ADVANCED OPERATIONAF MODESThis function controls how the AFsystem works. Four modes areavailable.Turn the function dial to the AF-mode position (1)

57In continuous AF, the camera will continue to adjust focus when theshutter-release button is pressed partway down. Focus lock cannotbe used.With Dir

58 ADVANCED OPERATIONMETERING MODESThe metering modes control howlight is measured. The meteredexposure may vary betweenautofocus and manual focus.Tur

59RED-EYE REDUCTIONRed-eye reduction is used when taking photographs of people oranimals in low-light conditions. The red-eye effect is caused by ligh

6 TABLE OF CONTENTSMetering in manual exposure...39Bulb exposures...

60WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASHWireless/Remote flash allows the camera to control an off-camera5600HS (D), 3600HS (D), 5400HS, 5400xi, or 3500xi flash unitw

61Position the camera and flash aroundthe subject. See the following pagefor the camera-to-subject and flash-to-subject ranges. Make sure noobjects co

62 ADVANCED OPERATIONWIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH NOTESCamera-to-subject distanceFlash-to-subjectdistanceThe camera and flash mustbe within 5m (16.4 ft) of

63DATE IMPRINTING - DATE MODELTurn the function dial (1) to thedate position.While pressing the function button(2), turn the control dial (3) toselect

64 ADVANCED OPERATIONCUSTOM FUNCTIONSCustom functions allow camera operations to be changed. 2341Turn the function dial (1) to thecustom-function posi

Custom function Setting1 AF priority2 Release priority1 Automatic2 Manual1 Wind in2 Leave out1Off2On1 Unlocked2 Locked1 Focus hold2 Continuous AF3 Dep

66 ADVANCED OPERATIONCUSTOM 1 - AF/SHUTTER PRIORITYCustom function 1 has two settings:1 AF priority. Shutter will not release until the camera focuses

67CUSTOM 4 - DX MEMORYCustom function 4 has two settings:1 DX Memory Off. The film speed is set automatically to the ISOof DX-coded film. Non-DX-coded

68 ADVANCED OPERATIONCUSTOM 7 - PROGRAM SHIFTCustom function 7 has three settings:1 Off. Autoflash is available.2PA. The aperture can be shifted and t

69CUSTOM 8 - AF BUTTONThe operation of the AF button can be customized:1 Spot focus priority. When the AF button is pressed and held, thespot focus ar

7Accessory notes...74Lens notes...

70 ADVANCED OPERATIONCUSTOM 9 - AEL BUTTONThis custom function changes the operation of the AE lock button.Custom function 9 has two settings:1 Hold.

71CUSTOM 11 - FLASH METERINGThe metering mode for both the built-in and accessory flash can bespecified:1 ADI Flash Metering. When the flash fires, AD

72 ADVANCED OPERATIONCUSTOM 12 - FOCUS AREA ILLUMINATIONDuring focus lock, the spot focus area or one of the local focusareas are illuminated to indic

73CUSTOM FUNCTION RESETAll of the custom functions can be reset to their initial setting, 1.Custom 15 in the date model is not reset.With the camera o

74 ACCESSORY NOTESACCESSORY NOTESThis product is designed to work with accessories manufacturedand distributed by Konica Minolta. Using accessories or

75Lens shadowing occurs when the lens or lens hood blocks part ofthe output from the built-in flash. Lens shadowing appears as asemi-circular shadow a

76 ACCESSORY NOTESACCESSORY FLASH NOTESWhen using an accessory flash, the viewfinder flash signals are thesame for the built-in flash (p. 25). The fol

77The camera can be permanently damaged if used with the WirelessController IR-1N.WIRELESS CONTROLLER IR-1NThis camera is compatible with the High Spe

78 TROUBLESHOOTINGContact your nearest Konica Minolta Service Facility if the followinginformation does not cover the problem or the condition continu

79Flash picture is toodark.Subject is beyondflash range.Make sure thesubject is within theflash range.When using thebuilt-in flash, thebottom of thepi

8 NAMES OF PARTSNAMES OF PARTS*This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should betaken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the ca

80 CARE AND STORAGEWhen storing your camera for extended periods:• Always attach the protective caps.• Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area

81• If you have questions about your camera, contact your localcamera dealer or write to the Konica Minolta distributor in yourarea.• Before shipping

82 APPENDIXTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSCamera type: 35mm SLR with built-in flash,autoexposure, and action predictiveautofocus.Lens mount: Minolta A-type

83Specifications and accessories are based on the latest informationavailable at the time of printing and are subject to change withoutnotice.Film loa

© 2004 Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention.9222-2166-11 NI-B403Printed in China

9Accessory shoeEyepiece cupFocus-mode button (p. 48)Manual-rewind button (p. 29)Back-cover release (p. 16)AE lock button (p. 44)AF button (p. 46)Viewf