Minolta Autopak-8 K7 User manual

• Parts name .......•........................... 3
• Features...... 5
• Specifications...... 7
• Before using your Minolla Autopck-B K7............... 9
1. Check the bottery condition 9
2. Check exposure meter...... 9
3. Set the motor 9
4. After loading the corner o 10
• A quick guide to filming.................................... 10
1. Install batteries , 10
2. Focus the eyepiece : 11
3. Set the focus 11
4. Zooming 11
5. Check the light..... 12
6. Being filming............................................. 12
• About Super-S film 13
• How to hold your Minolla Autop ok-B K7............... 14
• Loading and unloading the film 15
1. Open the film chamber 15
2. Insert the film 15
3. Close the film chomber 16
4. To unload film 16
• Fo'otage scale 17
• Filming 18
• Use -of filter with various film 19
• Focusing 20
:. Exposure worning signal 21
• Shutter release 22
• Batteries 23
How to insert the batteries 23
Ballery check 25
• Hints for better movies 25
Zooming 26
Panoramic filming 27
Titles...... . 29
•. Accessories for the Minolta Autopok-B K7 3.1
• Preserving the batteries 36
• Maintenance and care....................................... 36
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Movie-lightsocket----------------_-::::_~,.......;;~~~~_
Zoom lever------------- .....
Zoomingring-----------~
Focusingring: 4 feet to infinity----_
ZoomRokkor9.5~38mmF/l.8 lens----.....
·3-way shutter release-------__....
Singleframe/continuous run control
Filter chang.ingscrew--------.....
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r----------------.:...------------- Focusingeyepiece
r-:::::-~~-:----....:....::::..: _;;=_=::__----------- Focusingeyepiece lock
~:.;~ ~~~~ ~=:---=---':------------ Aut 0 zoombutton
:.. 9----'------1:..-.:c..;----------Battery check window
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fH----.,,,L-----------Battery check button
H--+--~--'--------...,.Film chamber safety lock
r.:i-:i"'------------------ F'ilm-Ioodwindow
r-:::;t::;;~r---------------- Remote-control socket
(not shown)
r-------------'-------- Wrist strop
f---------------Hand grip/battery chamber
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• FEATURES
• Inslclnl Film loading
The Minolla Autapak-8 K7 features fully automatic loading
with 50-foot Super-8 film cartridges. Simply click the
cartridge into position. There's no need to handle or
thread the film, no need to reverse the cartridge. Pic-
"tur es are approximately 5096 larger than with standard
8mm film.
• Accurate Exposure Measurement
A sensitive CdS (cadmium sulphide) cell automatically sets
the lens for perfect exposure. Positioned behind the lens.
this electric eye measures only the light that hits the film.
automatically compensates for changes in frame speed. lens
focal lengths. filters or film ASA rating.
• Power-zooming
The lightweight. high-performance built-in micro-motor driven
by five "Pen light" dry batteries, enables you to zoom and
film easily and smoothly.
It tokes only about 5 seconds to zoom from 9.5 mm to 38
mm focal distance. The focal distance can also be changed
manually with the ZOOm ring.
• Foolproof Safety Signals
Everything you need to know for perfect movies is instantly
visible in the viewfinder of your Minolta Autopak-8 K7.
A bright scale shows filming aperture and warns against
too little or too much light. A footage scale tells you
how much film has been token. how much remains. A
unique "window" provides film end signal.
• Precisian-Ground Rokkor Lens
Mode in Minolta's own factories to assure optical perfect-
ion, the Rokkor lens on your camero has a maximum aper-
ture of f 11.8. ZOOms continuously from 9.5 mm wide angle
to 38 mm telephoto.
• Quick focusing
The Minolla Autopak-8 K7 has a fine microprism for quick
focusing.
The spot of slanted microprism in the center of the finder
snaps the image into crisp sharpness when perfect focus
has been achieved.
• Superb Balance
The Minolta Autopak-8 K7 is so superbly balanced it will
stand alone on its hand grip. So perfectly is the weight
distributed that you hardly know it's in your hand.

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• Through- The-Lens Exposure Measurement
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(A)
(6)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Zooming lenses
Half-Mirror
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Diaphragm
Moster lenses
Spindle Shutter
(F) Prism
(G) Compensating Filter For ASA
Changes
(H) Codmium Sulphide Cell
(I) Film Plane
"TTl" (through-the-Iens) is the ultimate in accurote ex-
posure measurement. With the CdS meter positioned be-
hind the lens, it meosures only the light passing through
the lens and striking the film plene. Measurement is con-
tinuous and, even as you film, the diaphragm opens or
closes constantly and automatically in response to varying
light.
How TTL Works
light passing through the zoom lens (A) is divided by the
half-mirror (6) port entering the viewfinder and port going
toward the film plane. The half-mirror is designed to
eliminate loss of light in the finder.
The light going toward the film plane posses the diaphragm
(C) and the master lenses (D) before recching the film
plane (I). The spindle shutter (E) is located immediately
before the film plane and has a conical surface with a
special mirror-like coating. light hitting this mirror-like
coating (E) changes its direction 90· and is thus aimed
at the CdS cell (H) through the prism (F). The compen-
sating filter for changes in ASA rating (G) is located in
front of the CdS cell (H) to control the amount of lighi
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• SPECIFICATIONS OF MINOLTA AUTOPAK-8 K7
Camera Type: 8 mm movie camera for use with 50-foot Super-8 cartridge.
Lens: Zoom Rokkor F/1.8 9.5 to 38 mm zoom, 13 elements in 10 groups. Electric zooming
operation.
Exposure Control: Through-the-lens automatic CdS exposure meter powered by five standard penlight AA-
size batteries.
A$A Range: ASA 10-64, daylight, ASA 25-1 DO, artificial light, set automatically when film is loaded.
Filter: Built-in Type A filter, coupled to cartridge and movie light.
Motor Drum: Electric micro-motor powered by five standard penlight AA-size batteries. Built-in
battery checker.
Frome Speeds: 18 frames per second and single frame.
Viewing end Focusing: Single lens reflex viewfinder. Safety indicators in finder show film end, filming aperture,
too much or too little light. Eyepiece with visibility adjustment (+ 1 to - 4 diopter)
and lock device.
Frome Counter: Scale in finder shows film token and remaining.
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Shutter Release: 3·way operation for regular Or continuous run, safety lock and battery saver for ex-
posure meter.
Accessories: Close-up lens for filming as close as 13-~ inches (39.90 cm)
Remote control for filming up to 10 feet away from camera.
lens shade, 49¢, screw-ln.
UV, yellow, neutral density (4X) and 80B filters, 49¢ screw-in.
Rubber eyepiece hood
leather carrying case
Dimensions:
Height with handle, 6-*/1 (171 mm)
Front to back including lens, 7-Y2/1 (189 mm)
Width: 3/1 (77 mm)
Weight: 37 oz. (1,240 g)
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• BEFORE USING YOUR MINOlTA AUTOPAK-8 K7 =============================:
1. Check Battery Condition
Push the red battery check button
flr mly. The needle in the battery
check window will move into the
white area if the batteries are
working satisfactorily.
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2. Check Exposure Meter
Sight through the flnder , paint the
camera toward a bright light and
move your hand back and forth
across the lens. If the meter is
registering, the needle at the top
of the viewfinder will swing back
and forth across the scale.
3. Set the Motor
Turn the single frame control to
"RUN" and press the shutter re-
lease. A constant, low hum will
indicate proper motor operation.

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.•. Aft er Loading the Camero
A rectangular white window will
be visible at the bottom of the
viewfinder. Do not film until you
can see this window.
• A QUICK GUIDE TO FILMING
1. Install Batteries
Unscrew the bottom of the hand
grip and insert flve penlight AA-
size batteries carefully following
the + or - indicators. Check the
batteries.
at a slight angle (front edge flrst},
pressing down gently until you hear a
click. This automatically sets the co-
rrect ASA rating. When the film is
properly seated. a rectangular white
"window" will appear in the finder.
You will also be able to see the fllrn
cartridge through the window in the
chamber door.
Insert the Film Unlock the [llm
chamber door and insert the fllrn
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2. Focus the Eyepiece
Loosen the eyepiece lock and turn
.the eyepiece until the image is as
clear as you can get it (not neces-
sarily sharp). Then lock the eye-
piece.
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3. Set the Focus
Turn the focusing ring clockwise or
counter-clockwise. until the subject
in the center of the finder fleld
becomes sharp.
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4. Zooming
Press the zoom button until the
desired framing is obtained.

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5. Check the Light
When the needle at the top of the
viewfinder is for left or right (in a
red area), there is too little Or too
much light for good filming.
5. Begin Filming
Simply press the release firmly while
aiming the camero at your subject.
As you look through the finder. the
footage scale moves up. At film
end. the white "window" will dis-
appear.
* After Filming
Turn the shutter release lever to
left .or right without depressing it
down. This will lock the release
and turn off the exposure meter.
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• ABOUT SUPER-8 FILM
Your Minolta Autopak-8 K7 uses Super-8 film cartridges. thus giving you several major advan-
tages,
1. Loading is Quick. Easy and Foolproof
i:I Simply drop the cartridge into the camero.
i:I It is impossible to expose the film while loading ... even in bright.
i:I You get a full 50-feet of nlming without reversing the cartridge.
2. Forget about ASA Numbers
i:I Films are sold with diRerent "speeds," which indicate diRerent sensitivities to light. Your
Minolto Autopak-8 K7 sets itself automatically for these diRerent "speeds" (ASA ratings)
when the film is loaded.
3. Better Movie Qualitv
i:I Each frame of Super-8 111mis approximately 50% larger than on regular 8 mm film.
i:I As a result. pictures are sharper and brighter.
i:I Super-8 111malso lends itself more easily to the addition of sound.
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• HOW TO HOLD YOUR MINOLTA AUTOPAK-8 K7
The Minolta Autopak-8 K7 is designed
for precise balance and handling ease.
To use your camero most comfortably,
slip your right or left hand through
the hand strop and grasp the handle
firmly, keeping the forefinger of the
some hand over the shutter release.
This leaves one hand free for zoom-
ing. When not zooming, you may
find in helpful to use that free hand
to grasp the camero firmly at the top.
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• LOADING AND UNLOADING THE FILM
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1. Open the Film Chamber
Turn the chamber safety lock in the direction of the arrow.
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2. Insert the Film
Seat the Super-B cartridge by holding it at a slight angle
with the center hole down and the film label up. Then
press down until you hear a click.

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3. Close the Film Chamber
Set the chamber door firmly against
the camero and turn the lock clock-
wise. You are now ready to toke
pictures.
4. To Unload Film
Open the film chamber, li. car-
tridge from bock and slide out at
a slight angle.
* The ASA rating of your film is
set automatically when camero
is loaded.
'* A white "window" appears ot
the bottom of the vlewflnder
when film is locr'ed.
* The window in the chamber door
shows what kind of film is loaded.
CAUTION: Do not touch the spring
on the hinge side of the
film chamber.
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• FOOTAGE SCALE
As you continue filming, the film (frame) counter indicates
the length of film exposed. It is very convenient, because
you can ascertain the length of film both exposed and un-
exposed.
You can see a triangular indicator on the right of the view
field of the viewfinder. As the film is advanced, the indi-
color moves up accordingly.
When the film COmes to the end, the film end signal (the
long bright window below the viewfinder eyepiece) dis-
appears.
Be sure to toke out the cartridge only after confirming that
Ihe signal has disappeared.
The three notches on the upper right of the viewfinder eye-
piece indicate from top to bottom, (1) the film comes to
the end. (2) 10 feel remain unexposed, and (3) 20 feet
remain unexposed.
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,-50 ft.
, (end position)
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-- - - -Abt. 40 ft.
- __ "\(10 ft. unexposed)
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'-Abt. 30 ft.
(20 ft. unexposed)
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• FILMING
Normal photography
When setting the frame control to "RUN" frame speed is
18 f.p.s. (shutter speed, 1/40 sec.) for normal photography.
Single Frame Photography
Simply set the single frame control to "S." Each push of
the shutter r.eleose will then expose just one frame. This is
valuable in preparing cartoons and time-lapse photography
where. for example, you wish to record plant growth over
a period of time. Ideally to prevent excessive jar, a coble
release should be screwed into the single frame control
and used in place of the shutter reiease.
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Use of Filter with Various Film
Your Minolta Autopak-8 K7 is built-in Type A filter coupled
with cartridge and movie light.
1. Indoor Type Color Film
a) Using Indoor Type Color Film in Artificial light
* When using indoor type color film with movie light,
built-in Type A filter is removed automatically.
* When using indoor type color fllm with other arti-
ficial lights, insert niter changing screw into movie
light socket.
(Filter changing screw is packed with camera)
b) Using Indoor Type Color Film in Daylight
* When using indoor type color film in daylight (not
using artificial light) built-in Type A filter is set in
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your camera, viewfinder will appear to be light
brown,
2. Daylight Type Color Film
0) Using Daylight Type Color Film in Day light
* When using daylight type calor film in daylight,
Type A niter is removed. automatically.
b) Using Daylight Type C610r Film in Artificial light
* When using daylight. type color film in artificial light,
a Minolta '80 B color filter is recommended. This
filter' is available as on optional accessory to the'
Minolta Autopak-8 K7.
3, Monochrome Film
* Use of the conversion filter is not necessary when
block-and-white fllm is utilized.