
Black and white
ASA 125
0.
8
- 5.3m (
2.6
- 17 ft.)
Recycle time*: Approx. 10 sec. with fresh alkaline-manganese cell, approx. 6 sec. with
rechargeable nickel-cadmium cell; indication by pulsation of monitor and finder lamp
Number of flashes*: Approx. 180 with fresh alkaline-manganese cell, approx. 90 with
nickel-cadmium cell
* As determined by Minolta's standard testing method. Actual performance will
depend on type, brand, manufacturer's lot, age of batteries, and ambient temperature.
Film advance: Thumb-actuated lever; 52°
Sealing: By water-tight O-ring (maximum usable depth 5m) Dimensions: 53 x 72 x
190mm (2-1/16 x 2-13/16 x 7-1/2 in.) Weight: 345g (12-3/16 oz.) without cell
Other: High-visibility and buoyant ABS plastic housing; neon monitor lamp for flash,
focus-symbol and flash-range tables on bottom Optional accessories: Sportsfinder,
neckstrap, carrying case and sportscase with belt
Specifications subject to change without notice
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90 TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
Things to check if your camera does not operate properly
1. Film-advance lever won't operate
•
Has the film already been advanced?
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Have all the pictures on the cartridge
been taken?
2. Shutter can not be released.
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Has the film-advance lever been completely cocked?
3. Low-light warning lamp does not light
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Is battery installed correctly?
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Is the battery dead?
4. Monitor lamp does not pulsate
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Is battery installed correctly?
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Is battery dead?
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Has Exposure/Function control been set at flash position? 5. Flash does not fire
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Was shutter released before monitor lamp came on?
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Is the battery dead?
6. Back cover cannot be closed
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Are both back-cover release knobs in "OPEN" position?
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Is the back cover's O-ring attached correctly?
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Is the back cover positioned correctly?
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Has the back-cover connector strap gotten between the cover and the body?
7. Back-cover release tabs cannot be
worked
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Are the back-cover release knobs in the "CLOSE" position?
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Is the back cover position properly?
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Have the pins on the release tabs beer bent?