Konica Minolta DiMAGE 5, DiMAGE 7 Instruction Manual

9224-2773-11 H-A106

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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

This manual contains information regarding products introduced before June, 2001. To obtain compatibility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta Service Facility.

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

Minolta DiMAGE digital camera AA alkaline batteries (set of four) Neck strap for DiMAGE 7/5 NS-DG7 Lens shade for DiMAGE 7/5 DLS-7 16MB CompactFlash card Video cable for DiMAGE 7/5 VC-100 USB cable for DiMAGE 7/5 USB-100 DiMAGE software CD-ROM DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility version 1.1 instruction manual Camera manual Quick Reference Guide Warranty card

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Because the low performance of alkaline batteries with digital cameras, the use of Ni-MH batteries is recommended.

Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.

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

• Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual.

• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.

• Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.

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

• Do not attempt to short or disassemble batteries.

• Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.

• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, ages, or charge levels.

• Do not charge alkaline batteries.

• When recharging rechargeable batteries, only use the recommended charger.

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

WARNING

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

• Use only the specified AC adaptor within the voltage range indicated on the adaptor unit. An inappropriate adaptor or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

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

• Immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor 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.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

• Keep batteries 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 this product in a humid environment, or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor 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 the product 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 the product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.

• When unplugging the AC adaptor, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the adaptor unit when removing it from an outlet.

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

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

• Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required

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

• If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product.

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

• Burns may result if the CompactFlash card or batteries are 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.

• 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.

• When using the AC adaptor, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet.

• Do not use if the AC adaptor cord is damaged.

• Do not cover the AC adaptor. A fire may result.

• Do not obstruct access to the AC adaptor; this can hinder the unplugging of the unit in emergencies.

• Unplug the AC adaptor when cleaning or when the product is not in use.

CAUTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Names of parts

Camera body...........................................................................................................................10

Data panel ...............................................................................................................................13

EVF and LCD monitor display.................................................................................................14

Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................15

Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................15

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

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

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

Inserting batteries....................................................................................................................18

Inserting the CompactFlash card ............................................................................................18

Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................19

Turning on the camera and displays .......................................................................................19

Taking pictures.........................................................................................................................20

Using the built-in flash.............................................................................................................21

Flash range - automatic operation...........................................................................................21

Viewing and deleting pictures in quick view............................................................................22

Basic operation ....................................................................................................................................23

Changing batteries ..................................................................................................................24

Battery condition indicators .....................................................................................................25

Auto power save ......................................................................................................................25

External power supplies (sold separately)...............................................................................26

Changing the CompactFlash card...........................................................................................26

Setting the camera to record images automatically ................................................................28

EVF and LCD monitor display.................................................................................................28

Basic recording operation........................................................................................................29

Focus lock................................................................................................................................30

Focus signals...........................................................................................................................31

Special focusing situations ......................................................................................................31

Display controls - recording mode...........................................................................................32

Quick view ...............................................................................................................................34

Deleting images in quick view.....................................................................................35

Recording mode - advanced operation................................................................................................36

What is an Ev? What is a stop?..............................................................................................36

Pro-auto button........................................................................................................................37

Digital-subject-program button.................................................................................................38

Setting the function dial...........................................................................................................40

Image size ...............................................................................................................................42

Image quality ...........................................................................................................................43

About super-fine and RAW image quality...................................................................44

Image-file size and CompactFlash card capacity....................................................................45

Exposure modes......................................................................................................................46

Program - P ................................................................................................................47

Program shift....................................................................................................47

Aperture priority - A ....................................................................................................48

Shutter priority - S.......................................................................................................49

Manual exposure - M..................................................................................................50

Drive modes ............................................................................................................................51

Continuous advance ...................................................................................................52

Self-timer.....................................................................................................................53

Bracketing...................................................................................................................54

Exposure bracketing ........................................................................................54

Digital Enhanced Bracketing............................................................................55

Interval ........................................................................................................................56

White balance..........................................................................................................................58

Automatic white balance.............................................................................................59

Preset white balance ..................................................................................................59

Custom white balance ................................................................................................60

Camera sensitivity - ISO..........................................................................................................61

Digital Effects Controller..........................................................................................................62

Exposure compensation .............................................................................................63

Contrast compensation...............................................................................................64

Color-saturation compensation...................................................................................65

Autofocus areas and control....................................................................................................66

Flex Focus Point ......................................................................................................................67

Autofocus modes.....................................................................................................................68

Macro mode.............................................................................................................................69

Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................70

Manual focus ...........................................................................................................................71

Electronic magnification (DiMAGE 7 only)...............................................................................71

Electronic viewfinder................................................................................................................72

Diopter adjustment......................................................................................................72

Automatic monitor amplification (DiMAGE 7 only)......................................................72

AF/AEL button .........................................................................................................................73

Metering modes.......................................................................................................................74

Flash metering.........................................................................................................................75

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Flash modes............................................................................................................................76

Flash compensation ................................................................................................................78

Flash range..............................................................................................................................79

Attaching a Minolta accessory flash (sold separately) ............................................................79

Navigating the recording-mode menu .....................................................................................80

Recording-mode menu - Basic................................................................................................82

Recording-mode menu - Custom 1 .........................................................................................83

Recording-mode menu - Custom 2 .........................................................................................84

Memory - storing camera settings...........................................................................................85

Sharpness ...............................................................................................................................86

Color mode..............................................................................................................................86

Data imprinting ........................................................................................................................87

Electronic keyboard.................................................................................................................88

Instant playback.......................................................................................................................89

Movie recording.......................................................................................................................90

Bulb exposures........................................................................................................................92

Attaching a remote cord (sold separately) ..............................................................................92

Playback mode - viewing and editing images......................................................................................93

Viewing pictures ......................................................................................................................94

Viewing movies........................................................................................................................95

Deleting images.......................................................................................................................95

Single-frame playback display .................................................................................................96

Movie playback display............................................................................................................96

Histogram display ....................................................................................................................97

Display controls - playback mode............................................................................................98

Enlarged playback.................................................................................................................100

Navigating the playback-mode menu....................................................................................102

Playback-mode menu - basic ................................................................................................104

Deleting images ........................................................................................................104

Locking images.........................................................................................................105

Changing the index playback format ........................................................................105

Playback-mode menu - Custom 1 (Slide Show)....................................................................106

Playback-mode menu - Custom 2.........................................................................................108

About DPOF .............................................................................................................108

Creating a DPOF print order.....................................................................................108

Ordering an index print .............................................................................................109

Canceling a DPOF print order ..................................................................................109

Copying images ........................................................................................................110

Frame-selection screen.........................................................................................................111

Viewing images on a television .............................................................................................112

Setup mode - controlling the camera’s operation...............................................................................113

Navigating the setup menu....................................................................................................114

Setup menu - basic ...............................................................................................................116

EVF and LCD monitor brightness.............................................................................116

Formatting CompactFlash cards...............................................................................116

Auto power save .......................................................................................................117

Beep..........................................................................................................................117

Language..................................................................................................................117

Setup menu - Custom 1 ........................................................................................................118

File number memory.................................................................................................118

Select folder..............................................................................................................118

New folder.................................................................................................................119

Setup menu - Custom 2 ........................................................................................................120

Reset default.............................................................................................................120

EVF auto switch........................................................................................................121

Setting the date and time..........................................................................................122

Setting the date format .............................................................................................122

Video output..............................................................................................................122

Data-transfer mode.............................................................................................................................123

Connecting the camera to a computer..................................................................................124

Connecting to Windows 98....................................................................................................126

Automatic installation................................................................................................126

Manual installation ....................................................................................................127

Connecting to Mac OS 8.6 ....................................................................................................129

QuickTime 4.1 system requirements.....................................................................................129

CompactFlash card folder organisation.................................................................................130

Auto power save (Data-transfer mode)..................................................................................131

Disconnecting the camera from the computer ......................................................................132

Changing the CompactFlash card (data-transfer mode).......................................................134

Appendix ..................................................................................................................................135

A short guide to photography ................................................................................................136

System accessories...............................................................................................................138

Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................139

When using filters with the DiMAGE 7 .....................................................................141

Care and storage...................................................................................................................142

Technical specifications/NOTE ABOUT BATTERIES ............................................................146

* 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. 142).

NAMES OF PARTS

CAMERA BODY

Data panel (p. 13)

Pro-auto button (p. 37)

Control dial

Shutter-release button

Focusing ring (p. 71)

Focal-length index

Zooming ring

Lens*

Card-slot door (p. 26) The USB port is located behind the card-slot door.

Self-timer lamp (p. 53)

Built-in flash (p. 21)

Digital-subject-program button (p. 38)

Strap eyelet (p. 16)

1. The focal-length scale on the zooming ring is given in 35mm focal-length equivalents. Both cameras have a 7.2 - 50.8 mm Minolta GT lens, but because of the CCD size the DiMAGE 7 has an equivalent zooming range of 28 - 200mm and the DiMAGE 5 has an equivalent of 35 - 250mm. For more on equivalent focal lengths, see page 135.

Accessory shoe

Display mode switch Display information button

(p. 32, 98)

Electronic viewfinder* (EVF) (p. 72)

LCD monitor*

(p. 14)

Menu button

Controller

DC/Video-out terminal cover (p. 26, 112)

AF/AE lock button

(p. 73)

Battery-chamber lock (p. 24)

Eyepiece sensors*

(p. 32)

Magnification button

Remote-control terminal cover (p. 92)

Access lamp

QV/ Delete button (p. 34)

Dial release

Main switch/Mode dial

Playback mode (p. 93)

Recording mode (p. 29)

Movie mode (p. 90)

Setup mode (p. 113)

Data-transfer mode

(p. 123)

CCD plane

NAMES OF PARTS

Function button

Macro release (p. 69)

Focus-mode (AF/MF) button (p. 71)

Digital-effects switch

Contrast compensation (p. 64)

Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 72)

Tripod socket

Image size (p. 42)

Image quality (p. 43)

Exposure modes (p. 46) Drive modes (p. 51)

White balance (p. 58)

Camera sensitivity (p. 61)

Digital-effects button

Color-saturation compensation (p. 65)

Exposure compensation (p. 63)

Function dial (p. 40)

Digital Effects Controller (p. 62)

DATA PANEL

Subject-program indicators (p. 38)

Aperture/Exposure-compensation/

Flash-compensation display

Camera-sensitivity indicator (p. 61)

Exposure-mode indicators (p. 46) Shutter-speed/

Camera-sensitivity display

Battery-condition indicator (p. 25)

White-balance indicators (p. 58)

• Daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, cloudy, and Custom.

Red-eye reduction indicator (p. 76) Manual-focus indicator (p. 71)

Image-quality display (p. 43)

Image-size display (p. 42)

Contrast indicator (p. 64)

Flash-compensation indicator (p. 78)

Color-saturation indicator (p. 65)

Frame counter (p. 42)

Digital-subject-program icons (p. 38)

Drive-mode indicators (p. 51)

• Bracketing

• Self-timer

• Single-frame advance

• Continuous

advance

NAMES OF PARTS

EVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAY

a. Flash-mode indicators (p. 76)

d. Flash-compensation display (p. 78) e. Sharpness display (p. 86) f. Contrast-compensation display (p. 64)

g. Color-saturation-compensation

display (p. 65)

h. Exposure-compensation display (p. 63) i. White-balance indicators (p. 58)

o. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 61)

j. Exposure-mode/Digital-subject-program

indicators (p. 46/38)

k. Metering-mode indicators (p. 74)

n. Camera-shake warning (p. 15)

l. Shutter-speed display m. Aperture display

p. Manual-focus indicator (p. 71)

t. Macro-mode indicator (p. 69)

s. Drive-mode indicators (p. 51)

q. Focus signals (p. 31)

r. Frame counter (p. 42)

x. Digital-zoom (Electronic-magnification)

indicator (p. 70)

w. Image-size indicator (p. 42)

v. Image-quality indicator (p. 43)

u. Battery-condition indicator (p. 25)

c. Mode indicator

b. Flash signals (p. 21)

1. Focus frame

2. Spot metering area (p. 74)

3. AF sensors (p. 29)

4. Flex Focus Point (p. 67)

If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely, the camera-shake warning will appear in the EVF and LCD monitor. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto setting of the lens than at the wide-angle setting. The warning appears at approximately the reciprocal of the focal length used; if the lens is set at 100mm, the camera shake warning will appear at 1/100 second. Although the warning appears, the shutter can still be released. If the warning appears, the following steps can be taken:

• Place the camera on a tripod.

• Use the built-in flash (p. 21).

• Increase the camera sensitivity (ISO) (p. 61).

• Zoom the lens towards the wide-angle position.

GETTING UP AND

RUNNING

This is a quick reference guide so that the camera can be used as soon as possible. However, it is recommended that the entire manual be read to properly operate the camera and to achieve the best results.

CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

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.

• Always keep the camera strap around your neck incase you drop the camera.

ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD

To mount the lens hood, align the rectangular raised line on the rim of the hood with the focal-length index on the top of the lens barrel

Slide the hood onto the end of the lens and turn it 90° clockwise until it clicks and the circular raised dot is aligned with the focallength index.

• 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 clicks.

• 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.

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

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

INSERTING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD

INSERTING BATTERIES

Insert the CompactFlash card (2) and fold down the card-eject lever.

• Insert the card so that the face is toward the front of the camera. Always push the card in straight, never at an angle. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check its orientation.

Insert the batteries.

• Make sure the positive and negative battery terminals are orientated as illustrated on the diagram in the battery chamber.

Open the card-slot door (1).

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.

The EVF can be tilted between 0° and 90°. This is useful for low-level camera positions.

HANDLING CAMERA

TURNING ON THE CAMERA AND DISPLAYS

While pushing in the dial release (1), turn the mode dial (2) to the still-image recording position.

Display switch

The display switch at the back of the camera controls which display will activate during camera operation. Turn the switch to the auto-display position (A); the display will alternate between the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor automatically.

TAKING PICTURES

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

With the mode dial set to still-image recording, the camera will be on and the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor will activate.

The zooming ring can be used to frame your subject. The effect of the zoom is immediately displayed on the EVF and LCD monitor.

Compose the image in the EVF or on LCD monitor taking care to place the subject within the focus frame.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

• The access lamp will glow indicating the image data is being written to the CompactFlash card. Never remove the CompactFlash card while data is being transferred.

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

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.

FLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATION

To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each side. Icons will appear in the upper left corner of the EVF and LCD monitor (see chart below).

• The flash position must be set manually.

• The flash will always fire regardless of the amount of ambient light.

• Always remove the lens hood when using the built-in flash. The hood may cast a shadow if mounted.

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.)

Flash warning. In backlit situations, the icon will appear to recommend the use of the flash.

When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the white flash icon indicates the flash is ready to fire.

When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the red flash icon indicates the flash is charging.

After taking the picture, a blue flash icon will appear if the flash properly exposed the subject.

Controller

QV/delete button

Menu button

VIEWING AND DELETING PICTURES IN QUICK VIEW

Captured images can be viewed in recording mode. Simply press the QV/delete button to access the images, and use the controller to scroll through the pictures on the CompactFlash card.

Press the QV/delete button to playback the recorded images.

Use the left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the images.

To delete the displayed image, press the QV/delete button.

• A confirmation screen will appear.

Pressing the controller will delete the image.

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

Use the left/right keys to highlight “YES.”

• Choosing “NO” will cancel the operation.

Press the menu button to return to the recording mode.

In quick view, images can also be deleted. Care should be taken when deleting image; once deleted it is impossible to recover the picture. When selecting an image for deletion, a confirmation screen will appear before the operation is executed. For more information about quick view, see page 34.

BASIC OPERATION

This section covers the basic operation of the camera. Please thoroughly familiarise yourself with the operations in this section before moving on to other sections in the manual.

CHANGING BATTERIES

BASIC OPERATION

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

Insert the batteries.

• Make sure the positive and negative battery terminals are orientated as illustrated on the diagram in the battery chamber.

This digital camera uses four AA-size batteries. Ni-MH batteries can be used, and are recommended as they will offer longer life. When using Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger suitable for Nickel Metal Hydride cells. Please consult your vendor about an appropriate charger.

When replacing batteries, check that the mode dial is in the off position.

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

BATTERY-POWER INDICATORS

Full-battery Icon - The batteries are fully charged. This icon is displayed for five seconds on the monitors when the camera is turned on. The icon remains on the data panel.

Blinking low battery icon - When displayed on the data panel with no other icons, power is insufficient for camera operation. The shutter will not release. Replace the batteries immediately.

Low battery warning - Battery power is very low, but all functions are operational. The battery should be replaced as soon as possible. This warning automatically appears and remains on the display until the batteries are changed.

AUTO POWER SAVE

To conserve battery power, the camera will turn off displays and unnecessary functions if an operation is not made within a certain period. The LCD monitor will turn off after thirty seconds. The EVF and data panel turn off after one minute. To restore the displays, press the shutter-release button partway down or press the displayinformation button. The length of the auto-power-save period for the EVF and data panel can be changed in the basic section of the setup menu (p. 114).

This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the battery-condition indicator appears on the data panel and monitors. The monitor icon will change from white to red when battery power is low. If the data panel and monitors are blank, the batteries may be dead or installed incorrectly.

EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)

CHANGING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD

BASIC OPERATION

The AC Adaptor allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. During periods of heavy use, the AC Adaptor can conserve battery power. Its use is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer. AC Adaptor model AC1L is for use in North America, and AC-2L is for use in all other areas.

The External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 is a portable source of power for the camera. This battery pack will significantly extend the operating time of the camera.

Insert the mini plug of the AC adaptor or battery pack into DC terminal.

Insert the AC adaptor plug into an electrical outlet.

Do not change the power supply while the camera is on. Always turn off

the camera before changing between power supplies.

Remove the DC terminal cover by using the notch on the right.

• The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.

Always remove exhausted batteries before connecting an external power supply!

A CompactFlash card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a “no-card” warning will automatically be displayed on the monitors. IBM Microdrives are compatible with this camera. For recording media care and storage, see page 143.

Open the card-slot door in the direction indicated (1).

Insert the CompactFlash card into the card slot until the card-eject lever pops out (4).

• Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the camera. Always push the card in straight, never at an angle. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is orientated correctly.

Fold the card-eject lever down as shown (5) and close the card-slot door.

To eject a CompactFlash card, lift (2) then press (3) the card-eject lever.The card can now be pulled out.

• Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use.

If the card-not-recognised message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need to be formatted. A CompactFlash card used in another camera may need to be formatted before being used. If the “unable-to-use-card” message appears, the card is not compatible with the camera and should not be formatted. A card can be formatted in the basic section of the setup menu (p. 116). When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased.

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

BASIC OPERATION

SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY

EVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAY

While holding in the dial release (1), turn the mode dial to still-image recording. Press the pro-auto button (2) to reset the programmed and automatic functions.

All camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to bring professional results effortlessly.

Metering-mode

indicators (p. 74)

Shutter-speed display

Aperture display

Drive-mode indicators (p. 51)

Focus signals (p. 31)

Frame counter (p. 45)

Image-size indicator (p. 42) Image-quality indicator (p. 43)

Mode indicator

Focus frame

Exposure-mode/Digitalsubject-program indicators (p. 46/38)

BASIC RECORDING OPERATION

Place the subject within the focus frame.

• For off centre subjects use the focus-lock function (p. 30).

• Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens: 0.5m - ∞. For subjects closer than 0.5m, use the macro function (p. 69).

Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) or press and hold the AF/AEL button (2) to lock the focus and exposure.

• The focus signals (p. 31) in 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.

• When the focus is set, an AF sensor symbol will briefly appear on the live image to indicate the point of focus.

• 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 will glow indicating the image data is being written to the CompactFlash card. Never remove a CompactFlash card while data is being transferred.

With the mode dial set to still-image recording, the camera will be on and the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor will activate.

BASIC OPERATION

FOCUS LOCK

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

Focus lock can be controlled one of two ways. The shutter-release button can be pressed and held partway down or the AF/AEL button at the back of the camera can be pressed and held.

Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down or press the AF/AEL button.

• 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 will briefly appear on the live image to indicate the point of focus.

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

The function and operation of the AF/AEL button can be changed in the Custom 1 section of the recording-mode menu (p. 80). The Flex Focus Point can also be used for off-centre subjects (p. 67).

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