Manual Minolta - Weathermatic - Dual - 35
Manual Minolta - Weathermatic - Dual - 35
Manual Minolta - Weathermatic - Dual - 35
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SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND PHOTO GUIDE
The Weathermatic DUAL 35's watertight seals and rugged body are designed to that
you take pictures in any weather and anywhere; however, special attention must be
given to the following precautions:
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o Always clean and dry the camera before o Never open the camera where there is
opening. blowing sand, dust, etc.
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o Never let water or sand get into the open o Never use compressed air or a hair dryer
camera. to dry the camera.
o lf the gasket or O-ring ls damaged, . After taking pictures, set the main switch
contact an Authorized Minolta Service to "OFF".
Center.
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In or near the water
. Do not jump or dive into the water while o Never throw the camera.
holding the camera.
a When using the camera above water, a o Never use the camera at depths greater
clean, dry lens-cover glass will produce than approx. 16 ft. (5m)
sharper pictures and better colors.
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In cold weather
. When bringing the camera from outdoors . When taking the camera from indoors to
to indoors, let the camera warm up before outdoors, make sure camera is completely
opening the back cover. This will help dry.
prevent condensation from forming inside
the camera.
Your Minolta Weathermatic DUAL 35 is a fully waterproof 35mm camera that is
designed so that you can take pictures anywhere you go. lts housing is sealed to prevent
entry of moisture or dust, so that you can enjoy taking pictures on snowy ski slopes, at
the beach, or even approx. 16 ft. (5m) underwater.
The Weathermatic DUAL 35 is the world's first waterproof camera that lets you select
either standard or tele lenses at the touch of a button. lt also features autofocusing on
land, Focus-Free operation underwater, automatic exposure, automatic switchover flash,
automatic film transport, and the option of using either a lithium battery or four AAA-
size alkaline batteries.
To learn how to operate your camera properly and obtain satisfying results right from
the start, please read the instructions and cautions carefully before taking pictures.
lf you have any questions about your camera, contact the Authorized Minolta Service
Center in your area.
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NAMES OF PARTS
Main switch
Underwater close-up button Viewfinder
window*
Lens select button
Shutter-release
button
Strap eyelets
Handgrip
Film chamber
Viewfinder LED
Viewfinder eyepiece*
Back cover
Battery-cover release
attery cover
Battery cautions
o Keep batteries away from children
3. Close battery cover and turn battery- o Keep battery contacts clean
cover release to "CLOSE" position until it o Do not mix batteries of different brands
stops. or ages
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FILM *.
Low power indications You can use ISO 100 to 1000 DX-coded
Install fresh batteries in the following cases: 35mm color negative film and ISO 100 or
o Shutter will not release. 400 color reversal film in your camera. ("DX"
. Film winding or rewinding stops during is printed on the cartridges).
operation. o lf you use films that are not DX-coded,
o Flash charging exceeds 5 sec. with lithium the camera sets the film speed to ISO 100.
pack, or 10 sec. with AAA-size alkaline o The camera sets the film speed to ISO
batteries. 100 if you use DX-coded film rated below
ISO 400, and sets the speed to ISO 400 if
the DX-coded speed is ISO 400 or higher.
. 72-exposure cartridges and Polaroid in-
stant 35mm films cannot be used.
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HOW TO LOAD FILM
1. Check that frame counter shows "O", 2. Flip up the film-pressure plate. Do not
then press back-cover release downward to lift f ilm-pressure plate by pulling on its
open the back cover. spring.
3. Place the film cartridge into the film
chamber as shown above.
CAUTION
o Load film in subdued light; keep the
camera and film shaded from direct sunlight.
Film tip position mark
4. Lav film flat between the guide rails and o lf the film is not loaded correctly, the
extend the tip of the film over the take-up camera's motor will run for about between 5
drum to the film tip position mark. lf the and 10 seconds and then stop; the frame
film extends too far, gently push the excess counter will continue to show "0". Open the
back into the cartridge. back cover and reload the film correctly.
5. Snap the pressure plate down to its o lf the back-cover release doesn't return to
normal position. its original position, push it up with your
6. Close the back cover. To securely close fi nger.
the back cover, use both hands to squeeze it
closed and check that the back-cover release
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has returned to its original position.
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MAIN SWITCH
. When the back cover is closed, the film
will advance automatically to the f irst f rame.
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When the camera is switched ofl, the For greater stability when taking pictures,
35mm lens is set automatically. To select the hold camera as shown above. Make sure that
50mm lens, push the lens selection button. lens, flash, autofocus windows, and meter
To reselect the 35mm lens, push the button cell are not obstructed by your hands,
again, Viewfinder magnification is adjusted camera strap, etc. For vertical pictures,
automatically to show the proper framing the f lash should be on top.
for the lens in use.
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In low light
The flash automatically fires when need-
ed, such as indoors or around sunset. The
table shows the f lash's range when using ISO
100 and 400 f ilms. For best results, keep
your subject within the range for the film
you are using.
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Shift camera so autofocus zone is on subject While keeping button slightly pressed, recom-
and press shutter-release button partway down' pose as desired and press the button all the way
down to take the Picture.
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Auto film advance
After you take a picture, the camera will
automatically advance the film one frame,
and the frame counter will advance to the
next number.
. lf the film stops advancing before the end
of the'roll, replace batteries. DO NOT OPEN
THE BACK COVER.
Auto rewinding
o To make it easier to determine the About four seconds after the last frame
camera's minimum focus distance, adjust the has been exposed, the camera automatically
shoulder strap so that it extends 1.7 ft. starts rewinding the film. When rewinding is
(0.52m) as shown in the diagram. f inished, the motor shuts off and frame
counter shows "0". Open the back cover and
remove the film.
o lf the rewind motor stops before the
frame counter returns to "0", replace the
batteries. DO NOT OPEN THE BACK
COVER.
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TAKING PICTURES UNDE RWATER
Since picture sharpness and flash range
are both affected by water clarity, we
recommend that you take pictures within
6.6 ft. (2m) of your subject. Also, the
flash's maximum range is about two-thirds
of the distances above water (See p. 19). For
optimum results, we recommend using
DX-coded ISO 400 color-negative film for
underwater pictures.
Underwater close-ups
On the back of the Weathermatic DUAL
35 is an underwater close-up button that
lets you take close-up pictures underwater of
fish, coral, and other marine life. The close-
up range with the 35mm lens in 1.7 to 4.3ft.
10.52 to 1.3m), and 2 to 3.3 ft. (0.62 to 1m)
with 50mm lens.
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OF THE O.RING
AND GASKET
Tips for better underwater pictures Whenever you load batteries or film,
o We recommend that you use the optional inspect the O-ring on the battery cover and
Sportsfinder when taking underwater pic- the gasket on the back cover. Gently wipe
tures since it may be difficult to aim the the O-ring and gasket with a clean, dry cloth
camera by looking through the viewfinder. to remove any foreign matter.
o Color pictures taken underwater tend to lf the O-ring or gasket shows signs of
appear bluish, because water absorbs much damage or wear, such as cuts or scratches the
of the red light. For best results, keep your camera may no longer be watertight, and the
subject within 6.6 ft. (2m) of the camera. O-ring and gasket should be replaced. The
o Flash range varies with water clarity. ln O-ring and gasket can be replaced by sending
muddy or cloudy water, flash range may the camera to an Authorized Minolta Service
decrease sign if icantly. Center. Until the O-ring and gasket are
replaced, do not use the camera underwater,
in the rain, or in other conditions where it
might be exposed to moisture.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problom
Entire picture blurred Camera movement Hold camera steady and release shutter gently
Subiect out of focus Autof ocus windows obstructed Keep hands, camera strap, and other obiects away.
Subiect too close to camera Make sure subiect is at least 1.7 ft. (0.52m) away with 35mm lens,
2 ft. (0.62m) with 50mm lens (Underwater: See p. 24, 25)
Autofocus zone not on Use focus hold (See p.21)
- or only partly on -
main subject
Special focusing situation Use focus hold on another oblect that is an equal distance
away (See p.21)
Picture foggy or has Moisture or dirt on lens'cover glass Cb." l."t r*r"lah.ad ln Care and Storage section
blurry areas
Picture too dark, or Lens or flash obstructed Keep hands, camera strap, and other objects away.
partial picture Subiect beyond flash range ln low light, make sure subiect is within flash range (Egt,t9l
Main subject too Sun or bright background (such as Keep sun behind you or to one side, or position subiect
dark window or snow) behind subiect against darker backgroud.
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Batteries are exhaused
i Lift finger from shutter-release button and wait a little
longer for flash to charge.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSOR IES
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