How do I change batteries in a Konica FT-1 Camera

two reasons for this are possible:
1) you changed the exposure compensation by mistake to minus something... - see below - change it again to +- zero:
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D Instruction Manual Exposure Compensation

2) you should have the ISO settings to auto:



Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D Instruction Manual Camera Sensitivity iso And...

I'm curious, did you know:

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here is a link to this: http://ca.konicaminolta.com/support/repair/index.html

On another note, and to try to help gain a solution to your problem...

My camera (the Nikon Coolpix L110) uses special batteries made by Nikon and they are very adamant on not using other battery brands... in fact, using other brands may negate their warranty. Is it possible yours also requires a special battery?

I ask because I'm having the same problems with my camera and just learned of the special Coolpix batteries. I guess I should have read the instructions more thoroughly,.. but I don't recall seeing this before tonight while I was looking for a solution to my own problem; blurry pictures as well.

I'm going to try the Coolpix batteries to see if this helps. Perhaps you might do the same if you find yours also uses a special battery. Good luck!

You may download a copy of the manual here.

try 2 (CR1/3N) however any drug store should have these common batteries. try a cross reference chart any place that sells batteries.

Carry one of your lenses to a camera store and ask them to let you compair it with one for a Maxxum.

The Sony Alpha / Konica / Minolta mount is called a TYPE A bayonette mount. google the Maxxum and see if it accepts the TYPE A mount.

did you recently have the ccd replaced?

Do you see a red light when you press the power button or is there no activity at all?

We have received a number of inquiries regarding the usage of Konica Minolta digital cameras with non-genuine or counterfeit Konica Minolta lithium-ion batteries. Please be advised that genuine Konica Minolta lithium-ion batteries are equipped with security system to prevent the camera from damages. It has been reported that some counterfeit batteries are NOT equipped with a security system. The use of such batteries will cause damage to your Konica Minolta digital camera and may cause fire. Further, every Konica Minolta digital camera has been designed to fulfill its nominal value in performance with a corresponding genuine Konica Minolta lithium-ion battery. For safety and optimum performance, we recommend that you only use genuine Konica Minolta lithium-ion batteries with Konica Minolta digital cameras. Genuine Konica Minolta lithium-ion batteries will include the Konica Minolta model # (NP-200, NP-400, etc) and are only available through authorized Konica Minolta dealers and the Konica Minolta on-line store. Please note that Konica Minolta is not responsible for damages or troubles caused by the use of lithium batteries which are not specified in the instruction manuals or not produced/distributed by Konica Minolta Camera Inc. (Updated 01/29/04) Genuine Konica Minolta lithium-ion batteries are listed below: Konica Lithium-ion Battery DR-LB4 for Konica Digital Revio KD-510Z/410Z/500Z/400Z/310Z Minolta Lithium-ion Battery NP-200 for Minolta DiMAGE Xt/Xi/X Minolta Lithium-ion Battery NP-400 for Minolta DiMAGE A1 Minolta Lithium-ion Battery NP-600 for Minolta DiMAGE G400 Minolta Lithium-ion Battery NP-500 for Minolta DiMAGE G500 Minolta External High-Power Battery EBP-100* is available for the following models: Minolta DiMAGE A1/Z1/7Hi/7i/7/5/S414/S404/S304 * EBP-100 is consisted of 2pcs. Lithium-ion Battery NP-100, 1pc. Battery Holder BH-100, and 1pc. Lithium-ion Battery Charger BC-100

We have received a number of inquiries regarding the usage of Konica Minolta digital cameras with non-genuine or counterfeit Konica Minolta lithium-ion batteries. Please be advised that genuine Konica Minolta lithium-ion batteries are equipped with security system to prevent the camera from damages. It has been reported that some counterfeit batteries are NOT equipped with a security system. The use of such batteries will cause damage to your Konica Minolta digital camera and may cause fire. Further, every Konica Minolta digital camera has been designed to fulfill its nominal value in performance with a corresponding genuine Konica Minolta lithium-ion battery. For safety and optimum performance, we recommend that you only use genuine Konica Minolta lithium-ion batteries with Konica Minolta digital cameras. Genuine Konica Minolta lithium-ion batteries will include the Konica Minolta model # (NP-200, NP-400, etc) and are only available through authorized Konica Minolta dealers and the Konica Minolta on-line store. Please note that Konica Minolta is not responsible for damages or troubles caused by the use of lithium batteries which are not specified in the instruction manuals or not produced/distributed by Konica Minolta Camera Inc. (Updated 01/29/04) Genuine Konica Minolta lithium-ion batteries are listed below: Konica Lithium-ion Battery DR-LB4 for Konica Digital Revio KD-510Z/410Z/500Z/400Z/310Z Minolta Lithium-ion Battery NP-200 for Minolta DiMAGE Xt/Xi/X Minolta Lithium-ion Battery NP-400 for Minolta DiMAGE A1 Minolta Lithium-ion Battery NP-600 for Minolta DiMAGE G400 Minolta Lithium-ion Battery NP-500 for Minolta DiMAGE G500 Minolta External High-Power Battery EBP-100* is available for the following models: Minolta DiMAGE A1/Z1/7Hi/7i/7/5/S414/S404/S304 * EBP-100 is consisted of 2pcs. Lithium-ion Battery NP-100, 1pc. Battery Holder BH-100, and 1pc. Lithium-ion Battery Charger BC-100 For further assistance concerning Konica Minolta products, please contact Konica Minolta technical support by phone or Interactive Q&A or visit our website at http://www.konicaminolta.us Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. We look forward to your continued support for Konica Minolta products.

Approximate number of recording images : AA size Alkaline batteries: 240 frames *1 AA size Ni-MH batteries (2500mAh): 420 frames *1 Test condition Conforming to CIPA(Camera & Imaging Products Association): *1: LCD monitor on, Full-size images: 2560x1920, Standard image quality, No instant playback, Flash used with 50% of the frames, No full-time AF, one image at every 30 sec., turning the power on/off at every ten images. Approximate period of playback images: Test condition Based on Konica Minolta's standard test method: AA size Alkaline batteries: 240 min. AA size Ni-MH batteries (2500mAh): 330 min. *Since the performance may vary depending on conditions, recording mode, and subjects, these are approximate values only.