Konica DIMAGE A200 User Manual [es]

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

XAMPLES

Black & White - produces

monochrome images.

COLOR MODE

The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white as well as the color space. The color mode is set with the function button (p. 64). The live image on the monitors will reflect the selected color mode. For more on the color mode see page 68.

Natural Color and Embedded Adobe RGB - reproduces the

colors in the scene faithfully.

Vivid Color - increases the

saturation of the colors in the scene.

Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera.

Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. Apple, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System. Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. Microdrive is a trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. Adobe is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

DiMAGE digital camera Lithium-ion battery NP-800 Lithium-ion battery charger BC-900 Wireless remote control RC-D1 Neck strap NS-DG8000 Lens shade DLS-3 Lens cap LF-1349 Accessory shoe cap

AV cable AVC-500 USB cable USB-3 Ulead VideoStudio CD-ROM DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM DiMAGE Viewer instruction manual Camera instruction manual Warranty card

This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta. Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Konica Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories.

Only use the battery specified in this manual that are manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta. Beware of counterfeit batteries; the use of these batteries will damage the product and may cause fire.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

OR PROPER AND SAFE USE

NP-800 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

This camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithiumion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery.

DANGER

• Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery.

• Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures over 60°C (140°F).

• Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture. Water can corrode or damage the internal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.

• Do not drop or subject the battery to strong impacts. Impacts can damage the internal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.

• Do not store the battery near or in metallic products.

• Do not use the battery with any other products.

• Only use the specified charger. An inappropriate charger may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

• Do not use a leaking battery. If fluid from the battery enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the battery makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.

• Only use or charge the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between 0° and 40°C (32° and 104°F). Only store the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between –20° and 30°C (–4° and 86°F) and a humidity of 45% to 85% RH.

WARNING

•Tape over the lithium-ion battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal.

• If charging is not completed after the specified period elapses, unplug the charger and discontinue charging immediately.

GENERAL PRODUCT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

WARNING

Using the remote control battery improperly can cause it to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings.

• Only use the remote-control battery specified in this manual.

• Do not install the battery with the polarity (+/-) reversed.

• Do not use the battery which shows wear or damage.

• Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture.

• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble the battery.

• Do not store the battery near or in metallic products.

•Tape over the battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal.

• Only use the camera battery specified in this manual.

• Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

• Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was designed. An inappropriate current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

• Do not disassemble the camera or charger. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched.

• Immediately remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.

Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories.

OR PROPER AND SAFE USE

• Keep the batteries, memory card, or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

• Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts.

• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.

• Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident.

• Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an accident.

•Do not use these products in a humid environment, or operate them with wet hands. If liquid enters these products, immediately remove the battery or unplug the product, and discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

• Do not use these products near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean these products. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.

• When unplugging the AC adapter or charger, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the plug when removing it from an outlet.

• Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter or charger cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

• If these products emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the battery taking care not to burn yourself as the battery may become hot with use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.

•Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs are required.

•Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION

• Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.

• If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the product.

• The camera, charger, and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns.

•Burns may result if the memory card or battery is removed immediately after extended periods of use. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool.

• Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may cause burns.

• Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor. A damaged monitor may cause injury, and the liquid from the monitor may cause inflammation. If liquid from the monitor makes contact with skin, wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the monitor comes in contact with the eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a doctor.

• When using the AC adapter and charger, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet.

• The rim of the lens hood can cause injury. Take care not to accidentally strike anyone with the camera when the lens hood is attached.

• Do not use electronic transformers or travel adapters with the charger. The use of these devices may cause a fire or damage the product.

• Do not use if the AC adapter or charger cord is damaged.

• Do not cover the AC adapter or charger. A fire may result.

• Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter or charger; this can hinder the unplugging of the units in emergencies.

• Unplug the AC adapter or charger when cleaning or not in use.

ABLE OF CONTENTS

Color mode ......................................................................................................................................2

Before you begin ....................................................................................................................................3

For proper and safe use.........................................................................................................................4

Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................13

Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................16

Attaching the camera strap .....................................................................................................16

Removing the lens cap............................................................................................................16

Attaching the lens hood...........................................................................................................17

Charging the battery................................................................................................................18

Installing and changing the battery..........................................................................................19

Battery condition indicator .......................................................................................................20

Auto power save......................................................................................................................20

External power supplies (sold separately)...............................................................................21

Inserting and changing a memory card...................................................................................22

Turning on the camera ............................................................................................................24

Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................24

Diopter adjustment ..................................................................................................................25

LCD monitor setup...................................................................................................................26

Display-mode button................................................................................................................27

Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................28

Setting the menu language .....................................................................................................29

Basic recording ....................................................................................................................................30

Setting the camera to record images automatically ................................................................30

Basic recording operation........................................................................................................30

Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................32

Automatic monitor amplification...............................................................................................32

Focus signals...........................................................................................................................33

Special focusing situations ......................................................................................................33

Using the built-in flash .............................................................................................................34

Flash range - automatic operation...........................................................................................34

Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................35

Anti-shake system ...................................................................................................................36

Basic playback ....................................................................................................................................37

Single-frame playback and histogram display.........................................................................38

Viewing images and histogram ...............................................................................................39

Rotating images.......................................................................................................................39

Deleting single images ............................................................................................................39

Changing the Quick View & playback display.........................................................................40

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Enlarged playback ...................................................................................................................41

Advanced recording .............................................................................................................................42

Recording mode display..........................................................................................................42

Display-information button.......................................................................................................43

Focus-mode button..................................................................................................................44

Manual focus and Flex Digital Magnifier .................................................................................45

Changing AF-area modes........................................................................................................46

Spot AF areas..........................................................................................................................47

Flex Focus Point......................................................................................................................48

Macro mode.............................................................................................................................49

Exposure lock ..........................................................................................................................50

Exposure-mode dial.................................................................................................................50

Program - P ................................................................................................................51

Program shift - PA/PS..................................................................................................51

Auto recording ............................................................................................................52

Aperture priority - A.....................................................................................................54

Shutter priority - S.......................................................................................................55

Shutter-speed range and camera sensitivity (ISO) ....................................................55

Manual exposure - M..................................................................................................56

Bulb exposures........................................................................................................................57

Digital Subject Programs.........................................................................................................58

Exposure and flash compensation ..........................................................................................59

White balance..........................................................................................................................60

Custom white balance calibration............................................................................................62

Using the function button.........................................................................................................64

Camera sensitivity - ISO.............................................................................................66

Flash range and camera sensitivity ............................................................................67

Attaching an accessory flash unit ...............................................................................67

Color mode .................................................................................................................68

About Adobe RGB ......................................................................................................69

Flash modes ...............................................................................................................70

Metering modes ..........................................................................................................72

Filter ............................................................................................................................73

Color-saturation compensation...................................................................................74

Contrast compensation...............................................................................................74

ABLE OF CONTENTS

Using the drive-mode button ...................................................................................................76

Self-timer.....................................................................................................................77

Recording with remote control....................................................................................78

Setting up the camera for remote control ......................................................78

Using the remote control................................................................................79

Bracketing ...................................................................................................................80

Continuous advance ...................................................................................................82

Recording menu ...................................................................................................................................84

Navigating the recording-mode menu .....................................................................................84

Image size and image quality..................................................................................................86

About RAW image quality........................................................................................................88

Notes on image size and resolution ........................................................................................89

Spot AE area ...........................................................................................................................90

Flash control ............................................................................................................................90

AEL button...............................................................................................................................92

Recording-mode reset .............................................................................................................93

Sharpness................................................................................................................................94

Date imprinting ........................................................................................................................95

Instant playback.......................................................................................................................96

Full-time AF .............................................................................................................................97

Direct Manual Focus................................................................................................................97

Memory - storing camera settings...........................................................................................98

Memory recall ..........................................................................................................................99

DSP (Digital Subject Program) setup....................................................................................100

Noise reduction......................................................................................................................100

Monitor amplification..............................................................................................................101

Digital zoom...........................................................................................................................102

Ashort guide to photography .............................................................................................................103

About exposure and flash compensation ..............................................................................104

What is an Ev? ......................................................................................................................105

Light sources and color .........................................................................................................105

Movie mode ..................................................................................................................................106

Movie recording .....................................................................................................................106

Navigating the movie menu...................................................................................................107

Image size and frame rate.....................................................................................................108

Movie mode ...........................................................................................................................108

Movie reset ............................................................................................................................109

Notes on movie recording .....................................................................................................109

Advanced playback ............................................................................................................................110

Viewing movies......................................................................................................................110

Capturing a movie frame........................................................................................................111

Navigating the playback menu ..............................................................................................112

Frame-selection screen .........................................................................................................114

Delete ..................................................................................................................................115

Format ..................................................................................................................................116

View folder .............................................................................................................................116

Lock ..................................................................................................................................117

Movie editing..........................................................................................................................118

Slide Show.............................................................................................................................120

Magnification setup................................................................................................................120

About DPOF ..........................................................................................................................121

DPOF setup...........................................................................................................................121

Date imprint ...........................................................................................................................122

Index print..............................................................................................................................122

Cancel print ...........................................................................................................................123

Copy and E-mail Copy ..........................................................................................................123

Viewing images using the remote control .............................................................................126

Changing the battery ................................................................................................127

Viewing images on a television .............................................................................................128

Setup menu ..................................................................................................................................129

Opening the setup menu .......................................................................................................129

Navigating the setup menu....................................................................................................130

Date and time setup ..............................................................................................................131

LCD brightness......................................................................................................................132

Lens accessory......................................................................................................................132

Video output ..........................................................................................................................132

Transfer mode .......................................................................................................................133

Anti-shake..............................................................................................................................133

Delete confirmation................................................................................................................133

Language...............................................................................................................................134

Shortcut help .........................................................................................................................134

File number memory..............................................................................................................136

Folder name ..........................................................................................................................136

Select folder...........................................................................................................................137

New folder .............................................................................................................................137

Reset default .........................................................................................................................138

Audio signals .........................................................................................................................140

Focus signals.........................................................................................................................140

Shutter FX .............................................................................................................................141

Volume ..................................................................................................................................141

ABLE OF CONTENTS

Auto power save....................................................................................................................141

Data-transfer mode ............................................................................................................................142

System requirements.............................................................................................................142

Connecting the camera to a computer ..................................................................................143

Connecting to Windows 98 / 98 second edition ....................................................................144

Automatic installation................................................................................................144

Manual installation ....................................................................................................145

QuickTime system requirements...........................................................................................147

VideoStudio system requirements.........................................................................................147

Auto power save (Data-transfer mode) .................................................................................147

Memory card folder organization...........................................................................................148

Disconnecting the camera from the computer ......................................................................150

Windows 98 / 98 second edition..............................................................................150

Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP ................................................................150

Macintosh..................................................................................................................151

Changing the memory card (data-transfer mode) .................................................................152

Removing the driver software - Windows..............................................................................153

PictBridge ..............................................................................................................................154

Notes on printing errors.........................................................................................................155

Navigating the PictBridge menu ............................................................................................156

Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................160

When using filters..................................................................................................................162

About the lithium-ion battery charger cord ............................................................................163

About PC Flash Adapter PCT-100.........................................................................................163

Wide-angle Converter ACW-100, Telephoto Converter ACT-100, Close-up Lens CL-49-200...........164

Care and storage ...............................................................................................................................164

Camera care..........................................................................................................................164

Cleaning.................................................................................................................................165

Storage ..................................................................................................................................165

Operating temperatures and conditions ................................................................................165

Memory card care and handling............................................................................................166

Batteries.................................................................................................................................166

LCD monitor care ..................................................................................................................167

Copyright ...............................................................................................................................167

Before important events or journeys .....................................................................................167

Questions and service...........................................................................................................167

Te chnical specifications......................................................................................................................168

Filter examples ..................................................................................................................................171

* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 164).

NAMES OF PARTS

The focal-length scale on the zooming ring is given in 35mm focal-length equivalents. The DiMAGE Viewer software supplied with the camera can display the actual focal length used to capture the recorded image as well as the equivalent focal length in 35mm photography.

Camera Notes

Mode switch

Control dial

Shutter-release button

Focal-length index

Zooming ring

Lens*

Flash* (p. 34)

Microphone

Main switch

Self-timer lamp (p. 77)

Remote-control receiver (p. 78, 126)

Focusing ring

(p. 45)

Card-slot door (p. 22)

Playback mode (p. 37, 110)

Recording mode (p. 30, 42)

Movie mode (p. 106)

14 NAMES OF PARTS

Manual exposure (p. 56)

Shutter priority (p. 55)

Aperture priority (p. 54)

Program exposure (p. 51)

Auto recording (p. 52)

Memory recall (p. 99) Portrait subject program (p. 58) Sports action subject program (p. 58) Sunset subject program (p. 58) Night portrait subject program (p. 58)

Display mode button (p. 27)

Menu button

Controller

Digital-zoom lever (p. 40, 41, 102)

Quick View/ Delete button (p. 39)

Anti-shake button (p. 36)

Electronic viewfinder* (EVF)

LCD monitor* (p. 26, 38, 42)

Function button (p. 64)

Diopter-adjustment

dial (p. 25)

Access lamp

Drive-mode button (p. 76)

AE lock button (p. 50)

Display information button (p. 40)

Exposure-mode dial

Focus-mode button (p. 44)

Shift button

Tripod socket

Accessory shoe

Speaker

Battery-chamber lock (p. 19)

Battery-chamber (p. 19)

Macro release

(p. 49)

Strap eyelet (p.16)

Terminal cover

The USB port. AV-out terminal, and DC terminal are located behind the cover. (p.21, 128, 143)

ETTING UP AND RUNNING

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries and memory card as well as the use of external power supplies.

ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP

REMOVING THE LENS CAP

Using your thumb and index finger, pinch the inside or outside tabs of the lens cap to remove. When the camera is not in use, always replace the lens cap.

Attach the camera strap to the strap eyelets as shown. The tip of the strap should pass under the buckle (2).

Always keep the camera strap around your neck in the event that you drop the camera.

ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD

Slide the hood onto the end of the lens and turn it 90° clockwise until it clicks and the circular dimple is aligned with the focal-length index (2). When mounted correctly, the large petals of the lens hood should be to the top and bottom. Never force the lens hood. If it does not fit, check its orientation. To detach the lens hood, turn it 90° counterclockwise and remove.

The lens hood can be reverse mounted when the camera is not is use.

With one of the large petals to the top, slide the hood onto the end of the lens. Turn it 90° clockwise until it it clicks into place.

The lens hood can be attached or removed with the lens cap on the camera. To detach the lens hood, turn it 90° counterclockwise and remove.

The lens hood is used to control stray light from entering the lens and causing flare. When using the camera under bright light, the use of the lens hood is recommended. The lens hood should not be used with the built-in flash as it can cause a shadow.

To mount the lens hood, align the rectangular dimple on the rim of the hood with the focal-length index on the top of the lens barrel (1).

ETTING UP AND RUNNING

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery, read the safety warnings on page 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session. See page 166 for battery care and storage.

With the battery contacts down and toward the charger, slide the battery into the unit. If the battery does not slide all the way into the charger, check its orientation.

Plug the power cord into the side of the charger unit (1). Plug the other end of the cord into a live household outlet. The included AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord in the region it was purchased. For more on the AC cable, see page 163.

When the battery has been charged, remove it from the charger. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

The indicator lamp (2) glows to show the battery is charging. The lamp goes out when the battery is charged. Charging time is approximately 90 minutes.

INSTALLING AND CHANGING THE BATTERY

Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the batterychamber lock to the open position.

Insert the battery with the battery contacts first. Insert the battery so that it slides past the battery latch in the chamber. Push the battery into the chamber until the latch clicks into place.

This digital camera uses one NP-800 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 4 of this manual. When replacing batteries, the camera should be off.

To remove a battery, slide the battery latch to the side of the battery chamber; the battery will spring out.

Close the battery-chamber door and slide the batterychamber lock to the close position.

ETTING UP AND RUNNING

BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR

Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This

indicator is displayed when the camera is on.

Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The battery

should be recharged as soon as possible. This warning automatically appears and remains on the monitors until the battery is recharged. The monitor will turn off while the flash is charging to save power. If power falls below this level when the camera is on, the battery-exhausted message appears just before the camera shuts down. If the battery warning is displayed, movie recording, movie editing, and UHS continuous advance cannot be used.

Low-battery indicator - the battery is partially charged. The

monitor will turn off while the flash is charging to save power.

AUTO POWER SAVE

To conserve battery power, the camera will turn off the monitors and unnecessary functions if an operation is not made within three minutes (auto power save). To restore power, press the shutter-release button partway down or press the main switch. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed in section 3 of the setup menu (p.

141).

If an operation is not made within thirty minutes, the camera will shut down (auto power off). Press the main switch to restore power.

This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. The monitor indicator will change from white to red when battery power is low.

EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES

(SOLD SEPARATELY)

The AC Adapter AC-11 allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. The AC Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. The included adapter power cord is designed for the current requirements of the sales region.

The External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 is a portable power source and significantly extends the operating time of the camera. The kit contains a high-power lithium-ion battery, holder, and charger. The battery, holder, and charger are also available separately.

Remove the terminal cover from the right (1). The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.

Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before changing between power supplies.

Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter or battery pack into the DC terminal (2).

Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.

Connect the power cord to the AC adapter unit.

A memory card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will be displayed on the monitors. Type I and II CompactFlash cards and Microdrives are compatible with this camera. For memory card care and handling, see page 166.

Open the card-slot door in the direction indicated.

Insert a memory card all the way into the card slot. Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the camera. Always push the card in straight. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is oriented correctly.

Close the card-slot door.

ETTING UP AND RUNNING

INSERTING AND CHANGING A MEMORY CARD

Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or removing a memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost.

The CompactFlash Adapter for SD Memory Cards SD-CF1 allows SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards to be used with this camera.

Accessory

To eject a card, open the card-slot door (1), and press and release the card-eject lever to extend it (2).

Press the card-eject lever to eject the card (3). The card can now be pulled out. Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use. The card-eject lever should remain inside the camera body. If it extends, push it into the camera.

Insert a new memory card and close the card-slot door (4).

If the “Unable to use card. Format?” message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. Using the left/right keys of the controller, select “Yes” to format the card. “No” closes the window without formatting the card; remove the unformatted card from the camera. Formatting erases all data on the memory card permanently. Depending on the memory card, formatting can take several minutes. A memory card can also be formatted in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 116). A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used.

If the card-error message appears, press the central button of the controller to close the window; check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:

North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/ Europe: http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com

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ETTING UP AND RUNNING

While using the electronic viewfinder (EVF) or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with the palm of your left hand. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily. See page 26 for LCD monitor setup.

HANDLING THE CAMERA

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

Press the main switch to turn on the camera. An audio signal sounds to indicate the power is turned on. The audio signal can be turned off with the setup menu (p. 140).

If the camera shuts down immediately after it is turned on, the battery power is low. See page 18 on how to charge the battery.

Press the main switch to turn the camera off.

The EVF has a built-in diopter that can be adjusted between –5 to +2. While looking through the EVF, turn the diopter-adjustment dial until the viewfinder image is sharp.

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

On February 20th, 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. On board his Friendship 7 spacecraft was a Minolta Hi-matic camera to record that historic event. The 4 hour, 55 minute, and 23 second flight orbited the Earth three times at an average speed of 28,000 kph (17,500 mph).

Mr. Glenn visited our Sakai camera factory in Japan on May 24th, 1963 to plant a palm tree to celebrate the occasion. The palm tree is still in the courtyard of the factory and stands over eight meters tall (26ft).

The camera? It was not lost. It is on display at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. This and other objects from John Glenn’s Friendship 7 Mercury flight can be found in galley 210, “Apollo to the Moon.”

Konica Minolta History

ETTING UP AND RUNNING

LCD MONITOR SET UP

To set the monitor against the body, open the monitor unit to the left (1), rotate it 180° forward (2), and fold the monitor against the back of the camera (3).

Open the LCD monitor from the right. The monitor unit can be opened up to 180° to the left (1).

This camera has a swiveling LCD monitor.

There is a clickstop every 90°.

When opened, the LCD monitor can be rotated 90° downward and 180° forward (2). Never force the monitor beyond this; the hinge will be damaged.

When the monitor is rotated 180° forward, the image is rotated automatically so that it is oriented correctly. If the monitor image appears up-side-down, check it has been rotated completely.

DISPLAY MODE BUTTON

Images can be viewed either with the EVF or LCD monitor.

Pressing the display mode button switches the active display between the EVF and monitor. Under bright light, the EVF allows easier viewing.

When the LCD monitor unit is closed with the screen facing the body, the EVF activates.

When not in use, store the LCD monitor in its original position to protect the screen from damage.

ETTING UP AND RUNNING

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

After initially inserting a memory card and battery, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording.

If the clock and calendar have not been set, a message is displayed each time the camera is turned on. This message is also displayed if the clock and calendar reset when the camera is stored without a battery for a long time.

Use the left and right keys to select the item to be changed.

Press the central button to set the clock and calendar. The setup menu will be displayed.

Date/Time setting screen

Use the up and down keys to adjust the item.

2004 . 10 . 23

13 : 14

Date/Time set

:enter:move

:sel

YYYY/MM/DD

Use the left/right keys of the controller to select “Yes.” “No” cancels the operation.

Press the center of the controller to open the date/time setup screen.

Set date/time.

Yes

Video output

English

Date/Time set

Language

LCDbrightness

–

Transfer mode Data storage

Video output

NTSC

English

Lens acc. None

Date/Time set –

Language

SETTING THE MENU LANGUAGE

Japanese Español

English Chinese

Deutsch Italiano Français Svenska

Language

:sel. :enter

Use the four-way key off the controller to highlight the new menu language.

Press the central button of the controller to set the language.

For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set.

Use the down controller key to highlight the language menu option.

Press the right key to highlight the menu language.

While holding down the shift button (1) press the menu button (2) to open the setup menu.

Navigating the menu is simple. The up/down and left/right keys of the controller move the cursor and change settings on the menu. The center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.

LCDbrightness –

Transfer mode Data storage

Video output NTSC Language English

Lens acc. None

Date/Time set –

Press the central button of the controller to open the language screen.

ASIC RECORDING

SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY

Set the exposure dial to the program (P) position (1). Confirm the mode switch is in the recording position (2).

All camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to make photography effortless.

The Auto exposure mode acts like the program mode, except that the many of the recording functions are reset each time it is selected, see page 52 for more information.

BASIC RECORDING OPERATION

Place the subject within the focus frame. For off-center subjects, use the focus-lock function (p. 32).

The subject must be within the focus range of the lens:

0.5m (1.6ft) - ∞. For subjects closer than 0.5m (1.6ft), use the macro function (p. 49).

Use the zooming ring to frame the subject (1). The effect of the zoom is immediately displayed in the viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor.

BASIC RECORDING

Focus frame

Press the shutter-release button partway down (2) to lock the focus and exposure.

When the focus is set, an AF sensor is displayed in the live image to indicate the point of focus. The focus signals (p. 33) on the monitors will confirm that the image is in focus. If the focus signal is red, the camera was unable to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until the signal is white. The shutter speed and aperture value will change from white to black indicating the exposure is locked.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down (3) to take the picture. The access lamp blinks indicating the image data is being written to the memory card. Never remove a card while data is being transferred.

Shutter-speed and aperture

Focus signal

AF sensor

ASIC RECORDING

FOCUS LOCK

Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down.

• The focus signals will indicate that the focus is locked. The shutter speed and aperture value will change from white to black indicating the exposure is locked.

• When the focus is set, an AF sensor

is displayed on the

live image to indicate the point of focus.

Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, recompose the subject within the image area. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

AUTOMATIC MONITOR AMPLIFICATION

In extremely low-light conditions when the camera-sensitivity gain has reached its limit, the automatic monitor-amplification function will intensify the EVF and LCD monitor image. The live image will be brighter. This will have no effect on the final image. This function can be turned off in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 101).

The focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject.

White focus indicator - focus confirmed.

FOCUS SIGNALS

SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS

The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. If the autofocus system cannot focus on a subject, the focus icon will turn red. In this situation the focus-lock function can be used to focus on another object at the same distance as your main subject, and then the image can be recomposed to take the picture.

If the AF system cannot focus on a certain subject, focus lock can be used with an object at the same distance as the main subject or the camera can be focused manually (p. 45).

The subject in the focus frame is low in contrast.

The subject is too dark. Two subjects at differ-

ent distances overlap in the focus frame.

The subject is near a very bright object or area.

Red focus indicator - the subject is too close or a special situation is

preventing the AF system from focusing. The shutter can be released.

This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signals in the lower right corner of the EVF and LCD monitor indicate the focus status. For more information on autofocus modes, see p. 44.

ASIC RECORDING

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

FLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATION

To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each side; confirm the flash is completely raised before using. The flash position must be set manually, and once up, the flash unit will always fire regardless of the amount of ambient light. The following indicators will appear in the upper left corner of the EVF and LCD monitors to show the flash status.

The camera will automatically control the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must be within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.

Wide-angle position

Telephoto position

0.5m ~ 3.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.)

0.5m ~ 3.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)

The white flash indicator appears when the flash is ready to fire.

The red flash indicator appears when the flash is charging.

After taking a picture, the OK indicator appears briefly if the flash properly exposed the subject.

In low-light conditions or indoors, the flash is needed to illuminate the subject and reduce blurring through camera shake. The flash can also be used as a fill light in direct sunlight to soften harsh shadows. Always remove the lens hood when using the built-in flash; the hood may cast a shadow if mounted.

If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be safely hand held, the camera-shake warning appears on the monitors regardless if Anti-shake is active.

Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto position of the lens than at the wide-angle. Although the warning appears, the shutter can still be released.

If the warning appears when the shutterrelease button is pressed partway down, place the camera on a tripod, use the flash, Anti-shake, increase the camera sensitivity (ISO) (p. 66), or zoom the lens towards the wide-angle position until the warning disappears.

CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING

Camera-shake indicator

The Anti-shake system minimizes the affect of camera shake. Anti-shake is employed when the shutter speed falls below a certain limit depending on the focal length in use. The effectiveness of Anti-shake depends on the shutter speed in use and the degree of shaking. The system may not work with moving subjects or when the camera is panned.

When the system is active, the Anti-shake indicator appears. Anti-shake can be turned off and on by pressing the Antishake button (1).

ASIC RECORDING

Anti-shake is not effective with a tripod mounted camera; turn off the Anti-shake function to conserve power.

If the camera is overheating because of operating and ambient temperatures, the Antishake indicator turns red and the system will turn off automatically. Allow the camera to cool before using Anti-shake.

Frame the subject as described in the basic operation section and press the shutter-release button partway down. Confirm the image has stabilized on the monitor and press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

Anti-shake indicator

ANTI-SHAKE SYSTEM

To view images from the playback mode, turn the mode switch to the playback position.

To view images from the recording or movie recording modes, press the Quick View / delete button.

Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback modes. This section covers the basic functions in both modes. The playback mode has additional menu functions, see page 112.

BASIC PLAYBACK

Magnification display (p. 41)Mode indicator

Degree of exposure

compensation (p. 59)

SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK AND HISTOGRAM DISPLAY

Shutter speed

Aperture value

White-balance

setting (p. 60)

ASIC PLAYBACK

Histogram

Image quality (p. 86)

Battery-condition indicator (p.20) Folder number - image file number

Image size (p. 86)

Date of capture

Time of capture

Lock indicator (p. 117)

Print indicator (p. 121)

E-mail copy indicator (p. 123)

Frame number / total number of images

Image file name (p. 149)

Sensitivity setting (p. 66)

Folder name (p. 136)

The dark area of the histogram shows the luminance distribution of the recorded image from black (left) to white (right). Each one of the 256 vertical lines indicates the relative proportion of that light value in the image. The histogram can be used to evaluate exposure and contrast, but displays no color information. Areas of the image approaching the shadow and highlight luminance limit blink in the image thumbnail.

To return to a recording mode from Quick View, press the menu button.

VIEWING IMAGES AND HISTOGRAM

To delete a displayed image, press the Quick View/delete button; a confirmation screen will appear.

The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered.

Press the controller to execute the command on the confirmation screen. The camera will return to playback mode.

DELETING SINGLE IMAGES

Use the left/right keys to highlight “Yes.” “No” will cancel the operation.

Confirmation screen

When in the Quick View or playback mode, use the left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the images on the memory card.

To view the histogram of a still image, press the up key

Press the down key to return to single-frame playback.

Delete this frame?

Yes

ROTATING IMAGES

Press the down key of the controller to rotate a displayed image 90° left, 90° right, or horizontally.

Index playback

ASIC PLAYBACK

The display information button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes between full display and image only.

Full display

In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller moves the yellow border to the adjacent image. When the image is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, E-mail copy indicator, the lock and printing status, and the frame number of the image are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted image can be deleted using the QuickView/delete button (p. 39). When either side of the digital-zoom lever is pressed, the highlighted image will be displayed in the single-frame playback mode.

The control dial displays the next 9 frames.

CHANGING THE QUICK VIEW & PLAYBACK DISPLAY

INDEX PLAYBACK

To view the recorded images in a 9frame index, press the left side of the digital-zoom lever.

Image only

ENLARGED PLAYBACK

In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged up to 10X for closer examination. The starting magnification can be selected from 2X, 4X, and 10X in section 2 of the playback menu (p. 120). RAW images cannot be enlarged.

Use the four-way key to scroll the image. Holding down the shift button on the left side of the body and pressing the four-way key scrolls the image faster. The locator shows the area of the image being viewed.

Pressing the menu button or reducing the magnification below X1.1 cancels the enlarged playback. Press the display information button (i+) to hide or show the display indicators.

Press the right (+) side of the digital-zoom lever (1) to enlarge the image. The degree of magnification is displayed on the monitors. To reduce the magnification, press the left (-) side of the lever; magnification can be reduced to 1.1X. Holding down the shift button on the left side of the body and pressing the digital-zoom lever changes the magnification in larger increments.

Control dial can be used to scroll through the image files. If the subsequent image has same orientation and size, it will be displayed with the same magnification.

Scroll arrow

Locator

DVANCED RECORDING

ADVANCED RECORDING

This section contains detailed information on the camera’s recording functions and operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need.

8. Color-saturation-compensation display (p. 74)

RECORDING MODE DISPLAY

2. Flash-mode indicator (p. 70)

5. Flash-compensation display (p. 59)

7. Sharpness display (p. 94)

9. Contrast-compensation

display (p. 74)

16. Exposure-compensation display (p. 59)

11. White-balance indicator (p. 60)

10. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 66)

13. Exposure-mode indicator (p. 50)

12. Metering-mode indicator (p. 72)

14. Shutter-speed display

22. Focus-mode indicator (p. 44)

23. Anti-shake indicator (p. 36)

24. Camera-shake indicator (p. 35)

17. Macro-mode indicator (p. 49)

21. Drive-mode indicator (p. 76)

18. Focus signal (p. 33)

20. Frame counter (p. 87)

28. Magnification display (p. 102)

27. Image-size display (p. 86)

26. Image-quality indicator (p. 86)

25. Battery-condition indicator (p. 20)

4. Mode indicator

3. Flash signal (p. 34)

B. Spot metering area (p. 72)

D. AF sensor (red) (p. 31)

E. Spot AF area (white) (p. 47)

C. Flex Focus Point (p. 48)

1. Lens-accessory indicator (p. 132)

6. Filter display (p. 73)

15. Aperture display

19. Date-imprinting indicator (p. 95)

29. Color-mode indicator (p. 68)

A. Focus frame

The display information button controls what information is displayed with the live image. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles to the next format: standard display, real-time histogram, focus frame, and live image only.

The real-time histogram shows the approximate luminance distribution of the live image. This histogram will not be accurate when the monitor image is amplified (p. 32, 101), or the built-in or a compatible flash unit (p. 91) is used. The histogram of a recorded image may not show the same distribution as the real-time histogram.

DISPLAY INFORMATION BUTTON

Standard display Focus frame only Live image onlyReal-time histogram

Scale

Grid

To display a grid or scale over the display formats, press and hold the shift button (1) and press the display information button to cycle through the options: grid, scale, and off.

DVANCED RECORDING

FOCUS-MODE BUTTON

Single-shot AF - a general purpose autofocusing mode. Its operation is described

in the basic recording section.

Continuous AF - used for photographing moving subjects. When the shutter-

release button is pressed partway down, the autofocus system will activate and continue to focus until the exposure is made. When using continuous AF with the wide focus area (p. 46), the AF sensors used to indicate the point of focus will not be displayed.

The continuous AF mode may have difficulty focusing on fast subjects. In this situation, use manual focus to focus on a point in the subject’s path and release the shutter-release button just before the subject reaches that point; there is a slight delay between the time the shutter-release button is pressed and the shutter opens.

Manual focus - To manually focus the camera. See the following section for

operation.

Single-shot AF - focus confirmed and locked. Continuous AF - focus confirmed.

Red focus indicator - the subject is too close or a special situation is preventing

the AF system from focusing. The shutter can be released.

Single-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, and manual focus is set with the focus-mode button. Press the button to select the appropriate focus mode.

The continuous AF and manual focusmode indicators will be displayed in the lower right corner of the monitors.

Focus signals

Locator

Approximate location of the CCD plane

MANUAL FOCUS AND FLEX DIGITAL MAGNIFIER

The manual focus mode can be set with the focus-mode button (p. 44). Always use the monitor image to confirm focus. The approximate object distance from the CCD is displayed near the frame counter.

The Flex Digital Magnifier is a focusing aid for manual focus. The live image within the magnification area is automatically magnified to judge sharpness as the focusing ring is turned. The Flex Digital Magnifier is disabled when using the digital zoom.

Object distance

Turn the focusing ring to focus the camera. The image within the magnification area is enlarged. The locator shows which portion of the image is displayed. When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, or the camera is not focued for several seconds, the entire image area is displayed.

During manual focus, the magnification area or magnified image can be moved. Press the central button of the controller, then use the four-way keys to move the area; the magnification area will turn blue. The magnified image area can be scrolled using the four-way keys.

Holding down the shift button on the side of the body and pressing the central button of the controller centers the area.

DVANCED RECORDING

AF-area modes can be selected between the wide focus frame, spot AF area, and Flex Focus Point. The AF-area modes cannot be changed when using the digital zoom.

CHANGING AF-AREA MODES

Press the center button of the controller; the active focus frame turns blue.

Use the four-way keys of the controller to select the spot AF area or move the Flex Focus Point. Press the center of the controller or press the shutter-release button partway down to set the AF-area; the selected AF area turns white. See instructions in the following pages.

Turn the control dial to cycle through the AF-area modes.

Wide focus area - a general purpose focus area. Its

operation is described in the basic recording section (p.

30).

Spot AF areas - eleven

selectable focus areas (p.

47).

Flex Focus Point - a cross-hair focus point that can be placed

anywhere in the image area (p. 48).

SPOT AF AREAS

One of the eleven spot AF areas can be selected. Spot AF areas cannot be used with the digital zoom or movie recording.

When the spot AF area mode is selected, eleven spot AF areas are displayed. The active AF area is blue. Use the controller’s four-way keys (1) to select a new area.

Pressing the center button of the controller while pressing the shift button resets the AF area to the center.

Press the central button of the controller to select the area; the other ten areas disappear. Only when a focus area has been selected, can the controller be used for other camera operations.

Pressing the shutter-release button partway down also completes the operation; the spot AF area turns red briefly to confirm focus.

Once a focus area is selected, it remains active even after the picture has been taken. Press the center of the controller to select another area.

Press the central button of the controller and select the spot AF area mode using the control dial as described on the previous page.

DVANCED RECORDING

FLEX FOCUS POINT

When the FFP mode is selected, a blue crosshair is displayed. Use the controller’s four-way keys to move the Flex Focus Point in the live image. Pressing the shift button while using the four-way key moves the point faster.

Press the central button of the controller to fix the position; the Flex Focus Point turns white.

Pressing the shutter-release button partway down also completes the operation; the FFP turns red briefly to confirm focus.

Press the center of the controller to move the Flex Focus Point to another location.

Press the central button of the controller and select the FFP mode using the control dial as described on page 46.

Pressing the central button of the controller while pressing the shift button returns the focus point to the center of the image area.

The Flex Focus Point (FFP) is a powerful tool for off-center subjects. It can be moved to any point in the image area. The FFP cannot be used with the digital zoom or movie recording.

The macro mode is used for close-up photographs of small objects. The built-in flash cannot be used with macro mode. The use of a tripod is recommended.

Align one of the arrows on the zooming ring with the index next to the macro switch and slide the switch forward. The lens must be zoomed to the wide-angle or telephoto position for the macro switch to engage. The zooming ring is locked at the wide-angle position. At the telephoto position, the zooming ring can move slightly to make fine adjustments to image size.

The macro indicator is displayed in the lower right corner of the monitors. Make sure the subject is within the macro focusing range:

MACRO MODE

Wide-angle position

Telephoto position

0.3 ~ 0.6m (12 ~ 24 in.)

0.25 ~ 0.6m (10 ~ 24 in.)

Macro-mode indicator

Approximate location of the CCD plane

Because of the high image magnification, hand holding cameras during close-up photography is very difficult. When possible, use a tripod.

Use the Flex Focus Point to specify the area to be in focus. Because depth of field (the area in focus) is narrow in close-up photography, using focus lock with off-center subjects can cause minor errors which are exaggerated at high magnifications.

Shooting tips

DVANCED RECORDING

EXPOSURE LOCK

EXPOSURE-MODE DIAL

The exposure-mode dial is used to select traditional exposure modes as well as subject programs that optimize camera settings to specific shooting conditions. Camera settings saved in the camera can also be recalled with this dial. Simply turn the dial to the appropriate position.

Manual exposure (p. 56) Shutter priority (p. 55) Aperture priority (p. 54) Program exposure (p. 51) Auto recording (p. 52) Memory recall (p. 99) Portrait subject program (p. 58) Sports action subject program (p. 58) Sunset subject program (p. 58) Night portrait subject program (p. 58)

Exposure-mode indicator

The AE lock button locks the automatic exposure system. This function allows the exposure to be set by a gray card or reference target outside the scene. When using flash in the P or A exposure modes, slowshutter sync is active (p. 71). The operation of the AE lock button can be customized in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 92).

Press and hold the AE lock button to lock the exposure; the shutter speed and aperture monitor displays turns black; releasing the button cancels the setting. Frame the subject and press the shutterrelease button partway down to lock focus.

PROGRAM - P

Program exposure is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50). The program AE uses luminance and focal-length information to calculate exposures. This allows the photographer to shoot without worrying about exposure settings. The shutter speed and aperture values of the exposure are displayed on the monitors. If the brightness level of the scene is outside the exposure control range of the camera, the shutter-speed and aperture displays turn red on the monitors.

Program-shift function allows adjustment to the shutter-speed/aperture combination determined by the camera. The built-in flash cannot be used with program shift. The camera gives priority to the flash exposure; once the flash is raised, any changes made with program shift are canceled.

As described in the basic recording operation (p. 30), press the shutter-release button partway down until the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed.

PROGRAM SHIFT - P

S/PA

Each shutter speed and aperture combination gives the equivalent exposure. The values are shifted in

0.3Ev or 1/3 stop increments. If the lighting changes, the shifted value remains fixed and the other display changes to compensate for the required exposure.

Turn the control dial to change the shutter speed (P

s).

Turn the dial while pressing the shift button to change the aperture (P

A).

Focus-area mode Wide focus frames p. 46

Focus mode Single-shot AF p. 44

Anti-shake On p. 36

DVANCED RECORDING

AUTO RECORDING

Auto recording is set with the exposure-mode dial. Auto recording is the same as the program exposure mode (p. 51), except that when the camera is on, if the exposure mode dial is turned to or from the auto position, the auto exposure mode is reset. Turning the camera off will not reset the mode. The following functions are reset:

Image size 3264 x 2448

p. 90Spot AE area Center spot

p. 86

Image quality Fine

AEL button AE hold

Flash control Auto

p. 94Sharpness Normal

p. 86

p. 90

p. 92

Flash output (Manual) 1/4 p. 90

Flash compensation 0.0

Camera sensitivity (ISO) Auto

p. 59

Focusing screen Off p. 43

p. 66

Contrast compensation 0 p. 74

Color-saturation compensation 0 p. 74

Flash mode Fill flash p. 70

p. 68Color mode Natural (sRGB)

Exposure compensation 0.0

Drive mode Single-frame advance

White balance Auto

Metering mode Multi-segment

p. 43

p. 59

p. 76

p. 60

p. 72

Filter 0 p. 73

Display format Standard

Date imprinting Off p. 95

p. 97Full-time AF Off

p. 101Monitor amplification Auto p. 101Monitor amplification - Manual exp. Exposure priority

p. 100

p. 102

p. 97

Noise reduction On

Direct Manual Focus (DMF) Off

Digital zoom Interpolate

Instant playback Off p. 96

Innovation and creativity has always been a driving force behind our products. The Electro-zoom X was purely an exercise in camera design. It was unveiled at Photokina in Germany in 1966.

The Electro-zoom X was an electronically controlled aperture-priority mechanical SLR with a built-in 30 - 120mm f/3.5 zoom lens giving twenty 12 X 17mm images on a roll of 16mm film. The shutter-release button and battery chamber are located in the grip. Only a few prototypes were built making it one of our rarest cameras.

Konica Minolta History

DVANCED RECORDING

Aperture priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50). The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed to ensure the correct exposure. When A mode is selected, the aperture display on the monitors turns blue.

APERTURE PRIORITY - A

Turn the control dial to change the aperture. Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the exposure system; the corresponding shutter speed is displayed.

The aperture values can be changed by 0.3Ev or 1/3 stop increments between f/2.8 and f/11 at the lens’ wide-angle position and f/3.5 to f/11 at the lens’ telephoto position. If the aperture value is beyond the shutter-speed range, the shutter-speed display turns red on the monitors.

With the camera sensitivity (ISO) set to auto (p. 66), the shutter speed may not change when the aperture is adjusted because the shutter speeds can be adjusted in fine steps.

When photographing scenes with very bright objects such as the sun at large apertures (f/2.8 or f/3.5), streaking may be apparent in the image. Black areas caused by a loss of data may result. In these situations, stop down the aperture or use neutral density filters to minimize the effect.

Do not point the camera toward the sun for prolonged periods of time. The intensity of the sun could damage the CCD. Between exposures, turn off the camera or cover the lens.

Camera Notes

Shutter priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50). The photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate aperture to ensure correct exposure. When S mode is selected, the shutter speed display on the monitors turns blue.

SHUTTER PRIORITY - S

The shutter speeds can be changed by 1/3 stop increments from 1/1600 second, see below. If the shutter speed is beyond the aperture range, the aperture display turns red on the monitors.

Turn the control dial to change the shutter speed. Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the exposure system; the corresponding aperture will be displayed.

When using flash, the shutter speed should be set to the flash duration of flash unit to prevent underexposure. A maximum shutter speed of 1/1000s is recommended when using the built-in flash and 1/250s when using a compatible Minolta flash unit.

The camera-shake warning does not appear in S mode.

SHUTTER-SPEED RANGE AND CAMERA SENSITIVITY (ISO)

The maximum shutter speed or bulb exposure depends on the camera sensitivity (ISO) setting.

ISO is changed with the function button. For more about camera sensitivity, see page 66.

Shutter speed

100

200 / AUTO

400

800

30 seconds

15 seconds

8 seconds

4 seconds

ISO setting

DVANCED RECORDING

Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer total control over the final exposure. Manual exposure is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50).

The shutter speeds and aperture values can be changed in 1/3 stop increments. The shutter speed range in manual exposure mode is 30 to 1/1600 second including bulb (p.

57). With auto ISO, the camera sensitivity is set to ISO 100. The maximum shutter speed changes with sensitivity, see page 55.

As changes are made to the exposure, the effect will be visible on the monitors. The shutter-speed and aperture display turns red on the monitors if the image is extremely under or overexposed. If the monitors are black, increase the exposure until the image is visible; decrease the exposure if the monitors are white. The recording menu can be used to constantly display a live image regardless of the exposure setting (p. 101)

MANUAL EXPOSURE - M

To set the shutter speed, turn the control dial. To set the aperture, press and hold the shift button and turn the control dial; the left/right keys of the controller can also be used to change the aperture when shooting vertical pictures.

To use manual shift, press and hold the AE lock button while turning the control dial; both the shutter speed and aperture are changed without affecting the total exposure.

Use the control dial to decrease the shutterspeed until “bulb” is displayed.

Press and hold the shift button and turn the control dial to set the appropriate aperture required for the exposure.

To take the picture, press and hold the shutterrelease button for the duration of the exposure. Releasing the shutter button will end the exposure.

The monitors will be blank during the exposure. The shutter sound effect will signal the end of the exposure. The monitors will remain blank for up to 30 seconds while noise-reduction processing is applied to the image.

Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M). The use of a tripod and a Wireless Remote Control RC-D1 is recommended for bulb exposures. The camera’s exposure system cannot be used to calculate bulb exposures. The use of a separate light meter is recommended.

BULB EXPOSURES

The camera-shake warning does not appear in M mode.

DVANCED RECORDING

DIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAMS

Digital subject programs optimize the camera’s exposure, whitebalance, and image-processing systems for specific conditions and subjects. Simply turn the exposure mode dial to select the appropriate subject program.

Sports action - used to capture fast action by maximizing shutter speeds.

When using a flash, make sure the subject is within the flash range (p. 67). The flash range can be extended by changing the camera sensitivity (p. 66). A monopod is more flexible and compact than a tripod when shooting events.

Sunset - optimized to reproduce rich, warm sunsets. When the sun is above

the horizon, do not point the camera toward the sun for prolonged periods of time. The intensity of the sun could damage the CCD. Between exposures, turn off the camera or cover the lens.

Night portrait - for deep, subtle night scenes. When used with flash, the

subject and background exposures are balanced. Use a tripod to eliminate blurring from camera shake. The flash can only be used with close subjects such as with a portrait of a person. When using the flash, ask your subjects not to move after the burst; the shutter will still be open for the background exposure.

Not all recording functions can be used when using Digital Subject Programs.

Portrait - optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and

a slight defocusing of the background. Most portraits look best at a telephoto setting; the longer focal length does not exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background. Use the built-in flash with strong direct sunlight or backlight to reduce harsh shadows.

EXPOSURE AND FLASH COMPENSATION

The ambient light and flash exposure can be adjusted before the image is captured to make the final picture lighter or darker. Exposure can be adjusted by as much as ±2Ev in 1/3 increments (p. 105). The exposure and flash compensation will remain in effect until it has been reset. For more on exposure and flash compensation, see page 59.

Adjustments to exposure must be set before the image is captured. When setting exposure or flash compensation, the change in Ev is shown on the monitors. After the setting is made, the shutter-speed and aperture displays will indicate the actual exposure.

Flash compensation

Exposure compensation

Press the up key of the controller (1) to display the exposure and flash compensation screen.

Use up/down keys of the controller (2) to select exposure or flash compensation. Use the left/right keys (3) to adjust the degree of compensation.

Press the central button of the controller or press shutter-release button partway down to complete the operation. The values will automatically be set if a change is not made for a few seconds. If any other value except 0.0 was set, an indicator is displayed on the monitor as a warning. Also see the camera notes on page 69 and 75.

Exposure comp.

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Use the up/down keys of the controller (2) to select between auto, preset, or custom white balance. The left/right keys (3) change the preset and custom white balance settings. Press the shutter-release button partway down or press the central button of the controller to complete the operation. Also see the camera notes on page 69.

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WHITE BALANCE

White balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear natural. Any changes are immediately visible on the monitors.

Press the down key of the controller (1) to display the white-balance selection screen.

When preset or custom white balance is set, an indicator appears on the monitors.

Auto

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To set the white balance to a specific light source. Fluorescent 1 is for standard fluorescent lighting, and fluorescent 2 is for daylight fluorescent lighting. For information on light sources, see page 105.

Auto

White

Balance

To apply or calibrate custom white-balance. Up to two custom white balance settings can be registered and recalled. See the next page for further instructions.

Custom

white

balance

Tungsten

Shade

Fluorescent 1, 2 Flash

Daylight Cloudy

Custom recall 1, 2Custom set

To automatically detect the type of light and adjust the white balance accordingly. When the built-in flash is used, the white balance is set for the color temperature of the flash.

Auto

Preset

white

balance

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Custom-white-balance function allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition. Two settings can be stored in the camera and used repeatedly. Custom white balance is especially useful with mixed-lighting conditions or when critical control over color is needed.

CUSTOM WHITE-BALANCE CALIBRATION

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Select the custom set option on the whitebalance selection screen, see previous page.

The measuring area is displayed on the calibration screen. Select a white object and fill the measuring area with it.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down (1) to calibrate the camera.

When making the calibration, the color of the object used is critical. The object should be white. A colored object will cause the calibration to compensate for the object color rather than the color temperature of the ambient light. A blank piece of white paper is an ideal surface and can easily be carried in a camera bag.

Shooting tips

On the register-selection screen use the left/right keys of the controller (2) to select the custom white-balance register in which to store the setting; any previous setting is replaced. Press the central button of the controller (3) to complete the operation. The menu button cancels the operation without saving the setting.

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If an error occurs during calibration, a message appears on the monitors. Press the controller to cancel the message and press the menu button to cancel the registerselection screen; the custom white-balance indicator will be yellow to indicate the error. Recalibrate using a suitable reference target. A calibration error may occur under extremely bright light sources, especially with flash units. Use a gray card as the calibration target to reduce the intensity of the illumination.

ISO Auto

Press the function button (1); the function setting screen appears.

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USING THE FUNCTION BUTTON

The camera sensitivity, color mode, flash mode, metering mode, filter, color saturation, and contrast settings are controlled by the function button. Only filter, color saturation, and contrast can be set in the movie recording mode.

Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight the function (2), and the left/right keys to change the setting (3). Press the center of the controller or the shutter-release button partway down to complete the operation.

Pressing the menu button cancels the operation. Also see the camera notes on page 69 and 75.

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Changes camera sensitivity (p. 66).

Changes the overall color of an image (p. 73).

Changes the color saturation of an image (p. 74).

Changes the contrast of an image (p.

74).

To select color or B&W images, color space, or portrait (p. 68).

To set the flash mode of the built-in flash (p. 70).

Changes the metering pattern (p. 72).

ISO

Color mode

Flash mode

Metering

mode

Filter

Color

Saturation

Contrast

Compensation

ISO Auto

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CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO

The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 50 and 200. When any other setting than auto is used, “ISO” and the set value is displayed on the monitors.

Photographers can select a specific sensitivity setting. Like grain in silver-halide film that increases with speed, noise increases with sensitivity in digital imaging; an ISO setting of 50 will have the least noise and 800 will have the most.

A change in ISO also affects the flash and shutter-speed range. See the next page for more on the flash range, and page 55 for the shutter-speed range.

As the ISO value doubles, the camera sensitivity doubles; changing the ISO between 100 and 200, 200 and 400, or 400 and 800 changes the camera sensitivity by one stop or 1 Ev (p. 105). A change between 100 and 800 changes the camera sensitivity by a factor of 8 or three stops. High ISO settings (400, 800) can allow the photographer to hand hold the camera in low-light conditions without the need of a flash.

Manual camera sensitivity indicator

Five settings can be selected for camera sensitivity: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, and 800; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film.

Camera sensitivity is selected with the function button and the controller (p. 64).

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FLASH RANGE AND CAMERA SENSITIVITY

Flash range (wide angle)ISO setting

100

200 / AUTO

400

800

0.5m ~ 1.9m / 1.6 ft. ~ 6.2 ft.

Flash range (telephoto)

0.5m ~ 1.5m / 1.6 ft. ~ 4.9 ft.

0.5m ~ 2.7m / 1.6 ft. ~ 8.9 ft.

0.5m ~ 3.8m / 1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.

0.5m ~ 5.4m / 1.6 ft. ~ 17.7 ft.

0.5m ~ 7.6m / 1.6 ft. ~ 24.9 ft.

0.5m ~ 2.1m / 1.6 ft. ~ 6.9 ft.

0.5m ~ 3.0m / 1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.

0.5m ~ 4.2m / 1.6 ft. ~ 13.8 ft.

0.5m ~ 6.0m / 1.6 ft. ~ 19.7 ft.

For correct flash exposures, the subject must be within the flash range. The flash range can be extended by changing the camera sensitivity. When the camera sensitivity is set to auto, the ISO is set between ISO 50 and 200.

The flash range is measured from the CCD. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.

To extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can be used. Always remove the accessory flash when the camera is not in use, and replace the accessory-shoe cap to protect the contacts.

ATTACHING AN ACCESSORY FLASH UNIT

Slide the accessory-shoe cap off as shown. Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe by sliding it forward until it stops.

The following flash units are compatible with this camera:

Maxxum/Program Flash 2500(D) Maxxum/Program Flash 3600HS(D) Maxxum/Program Flash 5600HS(D) Macro Ring Flash 1200 with Macro Flash Controller Macro Twin Flash 2400 with Macro Flash Controller

System Accessories

Nat. (sRGB)

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COLOR MODE

The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white as well as the color space. This must be set before the image is recorded. Color mode is selected with the function button and the controller (p. 64). The live image on the monitors reflect the selected color mode. The color mode has no effect on image file size.

Natural Color - reproduces the colors in the scene faithfully. This mode uses no

monitor indicator when active. Employs the sRGB color space. See the color example on page 2.

Vivid Color - increases the saturation of the colors in the scene. The increased

saturation affects the RAW image data. Employs the sRGB color space. See the color example on page 2.

Portrait - optimizes color for portraiture. Employs the sRGB color space.

Black & White - produces monochrome images. Images can be toned using the

Filter setting (p. 73). See the color example on page 2.

Embedded Adobe RGB - like Natural Color, this color mode reproduces the

colors in the scene faithfully, but uses the extended gamut of the Adobe RGB color space. The color space is embedded in the image file. See the color example on page 2.

When a color mode other than the natural color is set, an indicator is displayed on the monitors.

Embedded Adobe RGB employs the Adobe RGB color space. Adobe RGB has a larger color gamut than the more common sRGB. The size of the gamut limits the colors that can be reproduced; the larger the gamut, the more colors. If the image will be printed out with a high-quality printer, the use of the Adobe RGB color mode is recommended over the sRGB color modes of Natural Color, Vivid Color, or Portrait.

Adobe RGB embeds an ICC profile in JPEG image data. Color matching must be used when opening Adobe-RGB image files. When using the DiMAGE Viewer, the color matching function must be active and the color space set to Original Color Space (Adobe RGB) in the color preferences window, see color matching in the advanced setup section in the DiMAGE Viewer manual. DiMAGE Viewer version 2.2 or later is required to open embedded Adobe RGB images taken with this camera.

Embedded Adobe RGB color mode cannot be used with RAW images.

ABOUT ADOBE RGB

Camera Notes

The control dial and the shift button can be used to set functions instead of the controller. Press and hold the shift button and turn the control dial to move the cursor vertically in the selection screen. Turn the control dial to move the cursor horizontally.

MultiSegment

Spot

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FLASH MODES

Flash mode is selected with the function button and the controller (p. 64). For the flash to fire, the built-in unit must be manually lifted. The flash fires in the selected mode regardless of the amount of ambient light. The auto-whitebalance setting gives priority to the flash’s color temperature. If preset or custom white-balance settings are used, priority is given to the active setting’s color temperature.

Fill-flash can be used as the main or supplementary light. In low-light conditions, the flash will act as the main source of illumination and overpower the ambient light. Under strong sunlight or in backlit situations, the fill-flash can reduce harsh shadows.

FILL FLASH

Fill-flash with red-eye reduction is used when taking photographs of people or animals in low-light conditions. The red-eye effect is caused by light reflected from the retina of the eye. The camera will fire two pre-flashes before the main flash burst to contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes.

FILL-FLASH WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION

The active flash mode is shown by an indicator on the monitors when the flash is lifted.

Rear flash sync is used with long exposures to make trailing lights or blurring appear to follow rather than proceed the subject. The effect is not apparent if the shutter speed is too fast and stops the subject’s motion.

When the shutter is released, a pre-flash will fire. This pre-flash does not exposure the subject, but is used in the calculation of the flash exposure. The flash will fire again just before the shutter closes.

With slow shutter sync, the flash and ambient light exposures are balanced; red-eye reduction is used. Use slow shutter sync. to reveal background details in dark locations. Ask your subject not to move after the flash burst; the shutter may still be open for the background exposure. Because exposures can be long, the use of a tripod is recommended.

REAR FLASH SYNC

SLOW SHUTTER SYNC. WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION

Slow shutter sync can also be set using the AE lock button in P and A exposure modes.

With the subject in the AF area, press and hold the AE lock button to lock the exposure. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus. Compose the image on the monitor, then press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. The operation of the AE lock button can be changed in section 1 of the recording menu.

Camera Notes

MultiSegment

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METERING MODES

Metering modes changes the metering pattern. If the luminance levels of the scene are outside the metering range, the metering indicator turns red.

Metering mode is selected with the function button and the controller (p. 64).

Spot - uses a small area within the image to calculate

the exposure. When this mode is selected, a small circle will appear in the middle of the live image indicating the measuring area. The spot allows precise exposure measurements of a particular object without being influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within the scene. When using spot metering with the Flex Focus Point (p. 48), the spot circle can move with the focus point. This function is selected in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 90).

Multi-segment - uses 256 segments to measure luminance and color. This data

is combined with distance information to calculate the camera exposure. This advanced metering system will give accurate worry-free exposures in almost all situations.

Center weighted - a traditional metering method in film cameras. The system

measures light values over the entire image area with emphasis given the center region.

Spot metering display

When the metering mode is set, an indicator appears on the monitors.

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FILTER

The overall color of a scene can be adjusted. The Filter effects differ between the color mode in use, see the color examples on page 171. The Filter effects are set with the function button and the controller (p. 64). When changing the setting, an icon and numeral will indicate the filter in effect.

If the Filter is set to any other setting than zero, an indicator and value will remain on the displays as a warning.

Filter - 3

When used with Natural Color, Vivid Color, Portrait, or Embedded Adobe RGB, the Filter can be adjusted in eleven levels (±5). A positive adjustment acts like a warming filter. A negative adjustment makes the image cooler.

When used with the black-and-white color mode, the Filter can tone the neutral monochrome image in eleven steps. The Filter effect cycles from neutral to red, to green, to magenta, to blue, and returning to neutral. The zero position is neutral. Black and white filter settings have no effect on RAW images.

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The color saturation of a scene can be adjusted within eleven levels (±5). Colors can be accented, positive value, or subdued, negative value. Color saturation is set with the function button and the controller (p. 64).

When set to any value other than zero, an indicator and value will be displayed on the monitors as a warning.

COLOR-SATURATION COMPENSATION

The contrast of a scene can be adjusted within eleven levels (±5). Contrast can be increased, positive value, or decreased, negative value. Contrast is set with the function button and the controller (p. 64).

If contrast is set to any other value than zero, the indicator and value remain on the displays as a warning.

CONTRAST COMPENSATION

Contrast decreased Contrast increasedContrast normal

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Saturation +1

Camera Notes

Multiple settings can be made on the function-setting screen or exposure/flash compensation screen. Simply use the up/down keys to move to other functions before pressing the central button to complete the operation.

Portrait(sRGB)

MultiSegment

Spot

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To take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed (p. 30).

Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight the the new drive mode (2). Use the left/right keys to select the drive mode options (3). Press the center of the controller or press shutter-release button partway down to complete the operation. Pressing the menu button cancels the operation.

Also see the camera notes on page 69.

Single

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The drive mode is set with the drive-mode button. The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Indicators showing the selected drive mode appear on the monitors.

USING THE DRIVE-MODE BUTTON

To take a series of three images when the shutterrelease button is pressed and held (p. 82).

To delay the release of the shutter by 2 or 10 seconds. Used for self-portraits (p. 77).

To operate the camera with the remote control unit (p.

78).

To take a series of three images with differing exposure, or white balance (p. 80).

Continuous

advance

Self-timer

Remote control

Bracketing

Single-frame

advance

Press the drive-mode button (1); the drive-mode setting screen appears.

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With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording section (p. 30). Focus lock (p. 32), spot AF area (p. 47) or the Flex Focus Point (p. 48) can be used with off-center subjects. Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the exposure and focus. Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to begin the countdown. Because focus and exposure are determined when the shutter-release button is pressed, do not stand in front of the camera when taking a self-timer image. Always confirm the focus with the focus signals before beginning the countdown (p. 33).

SELF-TIMER

Two-second self-timer

The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera and the audio signals indicate the countdown. The lamp will glow steadily just before the shutter fires. To stop the countdown, press the menu button or change the position of the flash (lift it or push it down). When using the ten-second self-timer, the drive mode is reset to single-frame advance after the exposure. The audio signal can be turned off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 140).

Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter after the shutter button is pressed. A ten second and two second self-timer is available.

Self-timer is set with the drive-mode button and the controller (p. 76).

Te n-second self-timer

When the self-timer is set, the indicator appears on the monitors.

10s self-timer

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The remote control mode remains active after the picture is taken. To cancel it, select another drive mode.

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RECORDING WITH REMOTE CONTROL

The camera can be operated up to approximately 4m (13.1 ft.) away with the Wireless Remote Control RC-D1 supplied with the camera. This section covers how to setup the camera for remote control and recording operation for still and movie images. See page 126 for playback operation, and page 127 on how to replace the battery.

Remote

The remote control should be operated within the range shown. The remote control signal can be blocked if the zoom lens is extended, or an accessory such as the lens hood, or a wide-angle or telephoto converter is attached. Backlight, and fluorescent or bright lighting may prevent the remote control from working.

Setting up the camera for remote control

The self-timer lamp blinks to indicate the camera has received a signal from the remote control unit.

When the remote-control drive mode is set, the indicator appears on the monitors.

To record still images, set the mode switch to the recording position and select the remote control drive mode with the drive-mode button (p. 76).

To record movies, set the mode switch on the camera to movie recording position.

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With the camera on a tripod, position the subject within the focus frame.

Point the remote control’s emitter window toward the camera’s self-timer lamp/remote-control receiver.

Pressing the information display button changes the display format, see page 43.

Digital zoom (p. 102) is activated by the digital-zoom buttons.

Emitter window

Release button

Digital-zoom

buttons

Controller

Information

display button

Battery chamber

Using the remote control

Press the release button or the center (2s) button of the controller to take the picture. The central button delays the release of the shutter for approximately two seconds; the selftimer lamp and the audio signal indicates the countdown. The self-timer lamp glows steadily just before the shutter releases. The release button fires the shutter without a delay. If the flash is used, the shutter is released after the flash has charged.

The focus and exposure are set when the release button or the central button of the controller is pressed.

When recording movies or bulb exposures, pressing the release button or the central button of the controller once starts the exposure; pressing the button a second time ends it.

0.3EV bracket

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BRACKETING

This drive mode makes a three image bracket of a scene. Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure or white balance.

White-balance bracket - the bracket series is the current setting, cooler,

and warmer. The bracket is smaller with WB bracket(L)/WB1 than with WB bracket(H)/WB2. See the white balance section on page 60.

Exposure bracket - the order of the exposure bracket series is normal

exposure (as indicated by the camera), underexposure, and overexposure. The exposure bracket increment can be selected between 0.3Ev and

0.5Ev. If the memory card is filled or the shutter button is released before the series has completed, the camera will reset and the entire bracket must be made again.

Bracketing mode is set with the drive-mode button and the controller (p. 76).

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0.5 Ev

bracket

To make a flash bracket, raise the camera flash; the ambient exposure is not bracketed. When using flash, single-frame advance is employed and the shutter-release button must be pressed for each exposure.

When exposure brackets are made in S exposure mode, the aperture controls the bracket. In A and M modes, the shutter speed controls the bracket; in M mode, pressing the AE lock button during the bracket changes the exposure control to the aperture.

Compose the picture as described in the basic recording section (p. 30).

To make an exposure bracket, press and hold the shutterrelease button all the way down (1); three consecutive images are captured.

0.3 Ev

bracket

Normal

Under

Over

Normal

Under

Over

Frame counter

Bracketing mode

To make a white-balance bracket, press and release the shutter button. Three consecutive images are made from a single exposure.

The bracketing drive mode indicator is displayed when set. The remaining number of frames in the series is displayed next to the indicator during the bracket.

Continuous

DVANCED RECORDING

Continuous-advance mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. Continuous advance acts like a motor drive on a film camera. RAW & JPEG image quality cannot be used. RAW cannot be used with UHS continuous advance.

CONTINUOUS ADVANCE

Continuous advance - captures a maximum of five images at 2 fps. When used

with continuous autofocus, the camera adjusts the focus during the series. The live image is briefly displayed between frames.

High-speed continuous advance - captures a maximum of five full-size images

at 2.3fps. Focus is locked with the first frame regardless of the focusing mode. The monitor turns off during the series.

UHS continuous advance - captures forty 640 X 480 size images at 10fps

regardless of the image-quality setting. Focus is locked with the first frame regardless of the focusing mode. The digital zoom and flash cannot be used. Shutter speeds must be 1/30 second or faster. Very bright light sources within the image may cause streaking. Black areas caused by a loss of data may be apparent. When the red low-battery warning is displayed, this drive mode cannot be used.

Continuous-advance mode is set using the drive-mode button and the controller (p. 76).

When a continuous-advance drive mode is set, an indicator appears on the monitors.

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When a large amount of image data is captured in a short period, the camera’s internal buffer memory becomes full; the frame counter turns yellow on the monitors. Time must be given for this data to be written to the memory card. Wait for the indicator to turn white before capturing more images.

Camera Notes

Compose the picture as described in the basic recording section (p. 30). Press and hold the shutterrelease button all the way down (1) to begin taking pictures. The camera continues to record images until the maximum number has been taken or the shutter button is released.

The built-in flash can be used with standard and highspeed continuous advance, but the rate of capture is reduced because the flash must recharge between frames.

Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.

RECORDING MENU

In recording mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also closes the menu after making settings. The four-way key of the controller is used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller will enter a setting.

When the desired menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.

Press the right controller key to display the settings; the current setting is indicated by an arrow. To return to the menu options, press the left key.

Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting. If “Enter” is displayed, press the central button of the controller to open the next screen.

Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting.

Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting will be displayed. Changes can continue to be made. To return to the recording mode, press the menu button.

NAVIGATING THE RECORDING MENU

Activate the recording menu with the menu button. Tab 1 at the top of the menu will be highlighted.

RECORDING MENU

Memory – DSP set DSP Noise reductn On Monitor amp. Auto

Digital zoom

Off

Manual exp. Exp. priority

Image size 3264x2448 Quality Fine Spot AE area Center spot Flash control Auto AEL button AE hold

Reset –

Sharpness Normal

Date imprint

Off Inst.Playback Off Full-time AF Off Direct MF Off

To set image resolution (p. 86).

To set file type and compression (p. 86).

To customize the operation of the AEL button (p. 92).

To set automatic or manual flash control (p. 90).

To reset the recording-mode functions (p. 93).

To imprint date or time on a recorded image (p. 95).

To play back images after they are recorded (p. 96).

To activate full-time AF (p. 97).

To save camera settings (p. 98).

To use Digital Subject Programs for memory recall (p. 100).

To increase or decrease image sharpness (p. 94).

To apply noise reduction to long exposures (p. 100). To activate automatic monitor amplification (p. 101). To set M exposure mode monitor preferences (p. 101).

To set the digital zoom (p. 102).

To select the spot metering area location with FFP (p. 90).

To activate Direct Manual Focus (p. 97).

Image size and quality are set in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 84). Changes are displayed in the top right corner of the monitors.

2560 2080 1600

640

2560 X 1920 2080 X 1560 1600 X 1200 640 X 480

Image quality controls the file type and rate of compression. RAW is a high-quality image file. The extra fine, fine, and standard settings produce JPEG files at various rates of compression. The higher the image quality, the lower the rate of compression and the larger the file sizes. If economical use of the memory card is important, use the standard mode. The RAW & JPEG option creates two image files at one time, a 3264 X 2448 RAW file and a fine quality JPEG file with an image size selected with the menu. The image files are saved with the same file name, but with different extensions (p. 148). It can require more than 10 seconds to save RAW files; the frame counter turns yellow and no images can be captured during this period.

Only full-size images can be taken with RAW image quality. RAW images require special processing before they can be used, refer to the DiMAGE Viewer software manual. Some camera functions cannot be used with the RAW image-quality setting. See page 88 for more information.

Extra fine JPEG image Fine JPEG image Standard JPEG image

IMAGE SIZE AND IMAGE QUALITY

RAW image RAW & JPEG image

3264 3264 X 2448 3264

3264 X 2176 3:2

Image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image - smaller images are more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes produce higher quality prints. The 3264 X 2176 option uses a 3:2 image ratio than the usual ratio of 4:3. When this is selected, the top and bottom of the monitor image is masked.

ECORDING MENU

X.FIN

FINE STD.

RAW

RAW+

Extra fine

Fine

Standard

2560x1920 2080x1560 1600x1200 640x480

Extra fine

Fine

Standard

3.8MB

2.5MB 1.5MB 300KB

2.4MB

1.6MB 1.0MB 210KB

1.2MB

850KB 520KB 130KB

Approximate file sizes.

The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. If the settings are changed, the frame counter adjusts accordingly. Because the counter uses approximate file sizes, the actual image taken may not change the counter or may decrease it by more than one. When the frame counter displays zero, it indicates no more images at the image size and quality settings can be captured. Changing those settings may allow more images to be saved to the card.

Camera Notes

RAW

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RAW

–

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3264x2176

5.5MB

3.4MB

1.7MB

–

6.1MB

3.9MB

2.0MB

11.4MB

3264x2448

Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 128MB memory card.

22 35 69

32 50 97

49 78

150

79 122 229

390 558 781

–

10 19 31 62

The number of images that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size of the card and the file size of the images. One memory card can contain images with differing sizes and qualities. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others.

ECORDING MENU

In the RAW image-quality mode, the image size is set at full and cannot be changed. The image size will not be displayed on the monitors. The digital zoom, enlarged playback, data imprinting, and print functions cannot be used.

Unlike the other image-quality modes, RAW image data is unprocessed and requires image processing before it can be used. To view the RAW data, the DiMAGE Viewer software is required. This software can reconstruct the image and apply the same image processing controls as the camera. RAW data is saved as a 12-bit file; the DiMAGE Viewer software can convert this data into 24-bit or 48-bit TIFF files.

ARAW image is stored with a file header that contains white-balance information, changes made to contrast, saturation, and color, any image processing applied in a subject-program setting, and changes to sharpness. The changes in camera sensitivity are applied to the RAW data; ISO values can be manually set to control noise (p. 66).

The camera’s image-processing controls apply the affect of the color modes to the live image on the monitors, but the stored data may not be influenced by the setting. The black and white color mode has no effect on the final image; a raw image taken in the black-and-white color mode can be restored to a color picture. However, black and white filter effects (p. 73) are not applied to a RAW image. The saturation difference between the Natural Color and Vivid Color modes is preserved in the RAW data. For more on color modes, see page 68.

ABOUT RAW IMAGE QUALITY

In the center of the Sakai plant in Japan is Okina bridge. In the 15th century, Sakai was a prosperous free city, and Okina bridge spanned the moat at one of the entrances into the walled town. For centuries, this bridge carried pilgrims on their way to two of Japan’s sacred places: the mountain monastery of Koyasan and the great Shinto shrine, Kumano Taisha. The bridge in the courtyard dates from 1855, see photo on the next page. In 1968, Minolta offered to preserve the bridge when the city government announced they would fill in the moat for a planned highway. The bridge now spans a specially constructed goldfish pond. The writing on the stone bollard at the front of the bridge prohibits vehicles from crossing.

Konica Minolta history

640 X 480 (Full image area)

1600 X 1200 (Cropped)

2080 X 1560 (Cropped)

2560 X 1920 (Cropped)

3264 X 2448 (Cropped)

NOTES ON IMAGE SIZE AND RESOLUTION

Image size changes the number of pixels in the image. When displayed at the same resolution, images appear to have the same amount of detail, but the dimensions of the image increases with the number of pixels; except for the 640 X 480 image, the other pictures are too large to be displayed on this page. When the images are enlarged to the same dimensions, the difference in the recorded image size affects the resolution of details.

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SPOT AE AREA

When using spot metering (p.

72) with the Flex Focus Point (p. 48), the position of the spot metering area can be specified at the center of the live image or linked to the Flex Focus Point; the spot moves after the position of the FFP is moved. This is set in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 84).

Center spot With Flex Focus Point

FLASH CONTROL

Automatic - automatically calculates flash exposure using a pre-flash. Manual flash control - fires the flash at full power, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16 power. Manual

flash control cannot be used with red-eye reduction or with external flash units. Because no pre-flash is used, it can be used to fire slave flash units.

Automatic and manual flash control are available. Flash control is changed in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 84).

Select the manual-flash option on the menu. Close the menu.

Press the up key of the controller (1) to display the exposure-compensation screen. Use the up/down keys (2) to select the manual flash, and left/right keys (3) to select the power ratio. Press the shutterrelease button partway down or press the center of the controller to complete the operation.

Manual flash

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The power ratio and the manual flash indicator is displayed on the monitors when the flash is raised.

Power ratio

8 / 26 11 / 36 16 / 52 22 / 72

The chart lists approximate guide numbers for manual flash calculations. The following equations are useful in determining the guide number (GN), aperture (ƒn), or flash-tosubject distance required for exposures.

Guide no. (for distance in meters / feet)

Manual

flash

1/1 (Full)

1/4 1/8

100 200 400 800

Camera sensitivity (ISO)

4 / 13

2.8 / 9.2

5.6 / 18 8 / 26

8 / 265.6 / 18

11 / 36

GN = ƒn. X dist.

GN ƒn.

= dist.

dist.

= ƒn.

4 / 13

Maxxum/Program Flash 2500(D), 3600HS(D), 5600HS(D), Macro Ring Flash 1200, and Macro Twin Flash 2400 are compatible with this camera. When using the Maxxum/Program flash units, if the flash illumination is uneven at the camera’s wide-angle lens position, attach the wide-angle adapter to the flash units. When the auto-zoom function is used with the Maxxum/Program 3600HS(D) and 5600HS(D) flash units, the flash’s zoom setting will be wider than the lens setting.

When using the Macro Ring Flash 1200 or Macro Twin Flash 2400 in macro mode (p. 49), light fall off toward the edges of the frame may be noticeable at the wide-angle macro lens position.

Flash Notes

1/2 5.6 / 18 8 / 26 11 / 36 16 / 52

1/16 2 / 6.6 5.6 / 184 / 132.8 / 9.2

5.5 / 18

2.8 / 9 2 / 6.5

4 / 13

1.4 / 4.6

When the AEL button is pressed and held, the exposure is locked. The exposure remains locked after an image has been captured until the AEL button has been released (hold setting) or pressed again (toggle setting). How the button operates can be changed in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 84).

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AEL BUTTON

AE hold - The default setting. Press and hold the AEL

button to lock the exposure. The exposure remains locked until the AEL button is released.

AE toggle - Press and release the AEL button to lock

the exposure. To cancel the exposure lock, press the AEL button again.

These menu options do not affect the operation of the manual shift function (p. 56).

Image size Quality Spot AE area Flash control

AEL button

AE hold

Reset

AE toggle

Focus mode Single-shot AF p. 44

RECORDING MODE RESET

The recording mode functions can be reset in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 84). When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation.

1. The flash mode is reset to whichever of the two modes was last set.

Button shortcuts can be used to reset the recording mode (p. 134).

Image size Quality Spot AE area spot Flash control AEL button

Reset

Enter

Flash compensation 0.0

Anti-shake On

p. 59

p. 36

AF-area mode Wide focus frames p. 46

Contrast compensation 0 p. 74

Color-saturation compensation 0 p. 74

Flash mode Fill flash or redeye reduction

p. 70

Exposure compensation 0.0

Drive mode Single-frame advance

White balance Auto

Metering mode Multi-segment

p. 59

p. 76

p. 60

p. 72

Filter 0 p. 73

Flash control Auto p. 90

p. 94Sharpness Normal

Soft Normal Hard

SHARPNESS

The sharpness of the image can be altered. This must be set before the image is recorded. Sharpness is set in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 84). If any setting other than normal is selected, the sharpness indicator is displayed on the monitors.

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Hard (+) - Increases the sharpness of the image, accentuating details. Normal - No filter applied.

Soft (–) - Softens the details of the image.

Sharpness Normal

Date imprint

Off Inst.playback Off Full-time AF On Direct MF Off

DATE IMPRINTING

The date and time of recording can be printed directly on a still image. The imprinting function must be activated before the image is taken. Once activated, the date will continue to be imprinted until the function is reset; a yellow bar is displayed behind the frame counter on the monitors to indicate the function is active. Date imprinting cannot be used with RAW and RAW & JPEG image quality.

The date and time is imprinted in the lower right corner of the image when viewed horizontally. It is printed directly on the photograph writing over the image information. The date can be imprinted in three formats: year / month / day, month / day / year, and day / month / year. The date format is set in the date/time setting screen in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 131).

Date imprinting is selected in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 84). Date imprinting has two menu options. The YYYY/MM/DD option prints the date. The MM/DD/hr:min option prints the month, day, and time of recording.

Imprinting

indicator

ECORDING MENU

If the central button of the controller is pressed during the instant playback period, the displayed image(s) are saved immediately and the playback canceled.

INSTANT PLAYBACK

After an image is captured, it can be displayed on the monitors for one, two, five, or ten seconds before being saved. Instant playback is activated and the length of the playback period is set in section 2 of the recording menu (p.

84).

To delete an image during the instant playback, press the Quick View/delete button. A confirmation screen will appear.

Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight “YES.” “NO” will cancel the operation.

Press the central button of the controller to delete the image. When a UHS continuous, high-speed continuous, standard continuous, or bracketed series of images is captured, the entire series will be erased.

Pressing the display information button switches between displaying the image with and without the guidance bar.

:delete

:store

:delete

:store

Delete this frame?

Yes

Sharpness Normal

Date imprint

Off Inst.playback Off Full-time AF Off Direct MF Off

FULL-TIME AF

Full-time AF continually focuses the camera when using spot AF areas and the FFP so the monitor image is always sharp. This also reduces the autofocusing time when taking pictures. Full time AF is set in section 2 of the recording menu. The full-time AF can be turned off to conserve power.

DIRECT MANUAL FOCUS

Direct manual focus allows manual adjustments to be made after the AF system has locked onto the subject. Direct manual focus is activated in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 84). Direct manual focus is canceled when continuous AF or manual focus (p.

44) is in use.

As described in the basic recording operation section (p. 30), press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus (1); the focus signal will turn white. “DMF” will be displayed next to the drive-mode indicator.

While holding the shutter-release button partway down, the camera can be manually focused with the focusing ring (2); the Flex Digital Magnifier (p.

45) activates and an area indicated by the AF sensor is enlarged. Always use the monitor image to confirm focus. The approximate focusing distance is displayed in the lower right corner next to the frame counter. The Flex Digital Magnifier is canceled when the shutter button is released or the camera is not focused for several seconds.

DSP set Noise reductn Monitor amp.

Memory Save

Digital zoom

Off

Manual exp. Exp. priority

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Select register

:select

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MEMORY - STORING CAMERA SETTINGS

To save the current camera settings, select “Save” in the memory option in section 3 of the recording menu. The register-selection screen opens and the current camera settings are displayed.

Camera settings cannot be deleted from memory by turning the camera off. They are erased with the reset function in section 3 of the setup menu.

On the register-selection screen, use the left/right keys of the controller (1) to select the memory register in which to store the settings; any previous settings are replaced. Press the central button of the controller (2) to complete the operation. The menu button cancels the operation without saving the settings.

Five sets of camera settings can be saved in section 3 of the recording menu. This saves time under frequently repeating conditions by eliminating the need to set the camera. Except for functions like subject programs, date imprinting and instant playback, most recording-mode camera settings will be saved including the position of the Flex Focus Point, the selected spot AF area, the display format and changes made with the function button or drive-mode button. Setting are displayed before being saved.

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Memory recall

:select

MEMORY RECALL

Camera settings saved with the menu are recalled with the exposure-mode dial. Simply turn the exposure mode dial to the memory recall (MR) position (1); the register-selection screen opens.

On the register-selection screen use the left/right keys of the controller (2) to select the memory register in which the settings are stored; as the registers are selected the camera settings are displayed on the screen. Press the central button of the controller (3) to apply the settings to the camera. Turning the exposure-mode dial to another position cancels the operation without recalling the settings.

To recall another set of settings in a different register, turn the exposure-mode dial to another position and then back to MR to open the memory-recall screen. Saved memory settings can also be assigned to the digital-subject-program positions on the exposure dial with section 3 of the recording menu. See page 100 for more information.

100

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DSP (DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAM) SETUP

The memory registers used for camera settings can be assigned to the Digital Subject Program positions on the exposure-mode dial. This is set in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 84). Two options are available:

DSP - the Digital Subject Programs are active on the

exposure-mode dial.

Memory recall - the memory register are assigned to the

Digital Subject Program positions as indicated in the illustration.

For more about Digital Subject Programs, see page 58. To save camera settings turn to page 98.

This function reduces the affect of dark noise caused by long exposures. Noise reduction is applied to exposures of 1/2 second or longer. Processing is applied to each image after it is captured. The monitor remains blank during processing for a maximum of 30 seconds. Noise reduction uses dark-frame subtraction. Noise reduction can be applied when operating temperatures are high regardless of the shutter speed. Noise reduction can be turned off in section 3 of the recording menu.

NOISE REDUCTION

Memory DSP set

Noise reductn

Monitor amp.

Off

Manual exp.

Digital zoom

Memory – DSP set DSP Noise reductn On Monitor amp. Auto

Digital zoom

Interpolate

Manual exp. Exp. priority

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