Konica Minolta DIMAGE Z5 User Manual
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2 3Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing this 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.
DiMAGE Z5 digital camera
Neck strap NS-DG7000
Lens cap LF-243
Shoe cap SC-1000
SD Memory Card
AV cable AVC-700
USB cable USB-2
4 AA alkaline batteries
DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM
“DiMAGE Viewer Manuals”-CD-ROM
DiMAGE Instruction Manual
Konica Minolta International Warranty Certificate
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.
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 recharge, 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.
• 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.
• Tape over battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal.
WARNING
• Use only the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit. An
inappropriate adapter 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 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.
For proper and safe useBefore 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. Power PC is a trademark of the International Business Machines
Corporation. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. All other brand and product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
4 5For 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 adapter 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 adapter, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the adapter unit when
removing it from an outlet.
• Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter 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 Konica Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.
• Do not point the lens directly at the sun, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap when the camera
is not in use.
• 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 lens retracts when the camera is turned off. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may
cause injury.
• The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid
burns.
• Burns may result if the memory 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.
• When using the AC adapter, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet.
• Do not use if the AC adapter cord is damaged.
• Do not cover the AC adapter. A fire may result.
• Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter; this can hinder the unplugging of the unit in emergencies.
• Unplug the AC adapter when cleaning or when the product is not in use.
CAUTION
6 7Table of contents
The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 12 and 33. This section of the manual
covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic camera operation for
recording, viewing, and deleting images.
Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the
navigation sections.
About this manual
Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................10
Getting up and running ........................................................................................................................12
Attaching the strap and lens cap ............................................................................................12
Inserting batteries....................................................................................................................13
Battery condition indicator......................................................................................................14
Auto power save .....................................................................................................................14
Connecting the optional AC adapter ......................................................................................15
Changing the memory card.....................................................................................................16
Turning on the camera and displays.......................................................................................17
Setting the date and time........................................................................................................18
Setting the menu language .....................................................................................................19
Basic recording ....................................................................................................................................20
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................20
Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................20
Recording images automatically.............................................................................................21
Basic recording operation.......................................................................................................22
` Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection.........................................................................23
Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................24
Focus range.............................................................................................................................24
Focus signals ..........................................................................................................................25
Special focusing situations .....................................................................................................25
Flash modes............................................................................................................................26
Flash range - auto-recording mode ........................................................................................27
Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................27
i+button ...................................................................................................................................28
Adjusting monitor brightness ..................................................................................................28
Digital subject programs .........................................................................................................29
Basic playback.....................................................................................................................................30
Single-frame playback and histogram display........................................................................30
Viewing and rotating images...................................................................................................31
Deleting single images ............................................................................................................31
i+button ...................................................................................................................................32
Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................33
Advanced recording.............................................................................................................................34
Recording mode display .........................................................................................................34
Macro ......................................................................................................................................35
Program (P) exposure mode ...................................................................................................36
Aperture priority (A) exposure mode.......................................................................................36
Shutter priority (S) exposure mode .........................................................................................37
Manual (M) exposure mode ....................................................................................................38
Noise reduction .......................................................................................................................39
Movie recording.......................................................................................................................40
Exposure compensation..........................................................................................................41
Focus area selection ...............................................................................................................42
Attaching an accessory flash ..................................................................................................43
Navigating the recording menus .............................................................................................44
Drive modes ............................................................................................................................46
Self-timer .................................................................................................................................47
Using the continuous-advance modes ...................................................................................48
Continuous-advance notes .....................................................................................................49
Using the progressive-capture mode......................................................................................50
Bracketing ...............................................................................................................................52
What is an Ev? ........................................................................................................................53
Image size and image quality..................................................................................................54
Auto DSP.................................................................................................................................56
Anti-Shake system ..................................................................................................................56
Focus modes...........................................................................................................................58
Autofocus.........................................................................................................................58
Manual focus ...................................................................................................................59
White balance..........................................................................................................................60
Automatic white balance .................................................................................................60
Preset white balance .......................................................................................................60
Custom white balance.....................................................................................................61
Full-time AF .............................................................................................................................62
Flash mode..............................................................................................................................62
Flash compensation ................................................................................................................62
Metering modes ......................................................................................................................63
Camera sensitivity - ISO .........................................................................................................64
Flash range and camera sensitivity.........................................................................................64
8 9Table of contents
Color mode..............................................................................................................................65
Contrast...................................................................................................................................65
Sharpness ...............................................................................................................................66
Custom key function ...............................................................................................................67
Quality (Movie).........................................................................................................................68
Frame rate ...............................................................................................................................68
Movie file sizes ........................................................................................................................68
Movie mode.............................................................................................................................69
A short guide to photography..............................................................................................................70
Advanced playback..............................................................................................................................72
Playing back movies ...............................................................................................................72
Capturing a movie frame.........................................................................................................73
Navigating the playback menu................................................................................................74
Frame-selection screen...........................................................................................................76
Delete ......................................................................................................................................77
Format .....................................................................................................................................78
Lock.........................................................................................................................................79
Movie editing...........................................................................................................................80
Copy and E-mail Copy............................................................................................................82
Copy ................................................................................................................................83
E-mail Copy .....................................................................................................................83
Slide Show ..............................................................................................................................84
About DPOF ............................................................................................................................86
DPOF setup.............................................................................................................................86
Date print.................................................................................................................................87
Index print ...............................................................................................................................87
Viewing images on a television ...............................................................................................88
Setup menu .........................................................................................................................................89
Opening the setup menu.........................................................................................................89
Navigating the setup menu .....................................................................................................90
LCD monitor brightness ..........................................................................................................92
Auto power save .....................................................................................................................92
Instant playback ......................................................................................................................93
Lens accessory .......................................................................................................................93
Language.................................................................................................................................94
File number (#) memory ..........................................................................................................94
Folder name ............................................................................................................................94
Date and time setup................................................................................................................95
Date imprinting ........................................................................................................................96
Reset default ...........................................................................................................................97
Audio signals ...........................................................................................................................99
Focus signal ............................................................................................................................99
Shutter FX................................................................................................................................99
Volume.....................................................................................................................................99
Video output..........................................................................................................................100
Transfer mode .......................................................................................................................100
Digital zoom...........................................................................................................................100
Self-timer ...............................................................................................................................101
Data-transfer mode............................................................................................................................102
System requirements ............................................................................................................102
Connecting the camera to a computer .................................................................................103
Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE ..................................................................................105
Automatic installation ....................................................................................................105
Manual installation.........................................................................................................106
Memory card folder organization ..........................................................................................108
Auto power save - data-transfer mode.................................................................................109
Disconnecting the camera ...................................................................................................110
Changing the memory card .................................................................................................112
Uninstalling the driver software - Windows ..........................................................................113
PictBridge..............................................................................................................................114
Notes on printing errors ........................................................................................................115
Navigating the PictBridge menu ...........................................................................................116
Appendix .......................................................................................................................................120
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................120
Care and storage...................................................................................................................122
Camera care ..................................................................................................................122
Storage ..........................................................................................................................122
Cleaning.........................................................................................................................122
LCD monitor care ..........................................................................................................123
Batteries.........................................................................................................................123
Operating temperatures and conditions........................................................................123
Memory cards................................................................................................................124
Before important events and journeys ..........................................................................125
Copyright .......................................................................................................................125
Questions and service ...................................................................................................125
QuickTime system requirements...........................................................................................126
Technical specifications ........................................................................................................128
Index......................................................................................................................................130
1110 Names of parts
* 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. 122).
Names of parts
Shutter-release button
Lens*
Self-timer lamp (p. 47)
Flash (p. 26)
Strap eyelet (p. 12)
The battery-chamber door (p. 13) and tripod socket are located on the bottom of the body.
Microphone
USB / AV / DC terminal cover
Viewfinder* (p. 17)
LCD monitor*
Access lamp
Exposure-mode dial (p. 21, 29, 36 - 40)
Accessory shoe (p. 43)
Controller
Zoom lever
(p. 20)
Menu button
Quick View / Delete button
(p. 30, 31)
Information button (p. 28, 32)
Mode switch
Main switch
Flash-mode button (p. 26)
Macro button (p. 35)
Diopter-adjustment
dial (p. 17)
Speaker
1312 Getting up and running
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Inserting batteries
Insert the batteries as indicated on the diagram on the inside of the battery-chamber door. Confirm the positive and negative battery terminals
are oriented correctly.
To open the battery-chamber door, slide the door toward the side of the
camera (1) to release the safety catch. Lift the door to open (2).
This digital camera uses four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Do not use other types of AA batteries. The camera should be off when replacing batteries.
Close the battery-chamber door and slide it toward the body (3) to
engage the safety catch.
After installing the batteries, the set-time/date message may appear on
the monitor. The clock and calendar are set in section 2 of the setup
menu (p. 18).
Always keep the strap around your neck in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. An
optional leather neck strap, NS-DG1000, is also available from your Konica Minolta dealer.
Availability varies with region.
Attaching the strap and lens cap
Using your thumb and index finger, pinch the outside tabs
of the lens cap to remove or attach. When the camera is
not in use, always replace the lens cap.
Pass one of the small loops of the lens-cap strap through the eyelet on
the lens cap (1). Pass the other loop through the first loop and tighten
(2).
Pass the end of the neck strap through the lens-cap strap and strap eyelet
on the camera body (3).
Thread the strap through the inside of the buckle
as shown (4). Repeat with the other end of the
strap.
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After initially inserting a charged battery, do not remove it from the camera for twentyfour hours; the camera can be off during this period. The battery is used to charge an
internal battery, which protects settings when the camera is turned off.
14 15Getting up and running
Battery condition indicator
Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed for
three seconds on the monitor when the camera is turned on.
Low-battery indicator - battery power is low. The battery should be replaced as
soon as possible.
This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the
battery-condition indicator appears on the monitor. If the monitor is blank, the batteries may be
exhausted or installed incorrectly.
Connecting the optional AC adapter
Auto power save
To conserve battery power, the camera turns off displays and unnecessary functions if an operation
is not made within a minute. To restore power, press the shutter-release button partway down, or
press the main switch or controller. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed in
section 1 of the setup menu (p. 90).
If an operation is not made within approximately 30 minutes, the camera turns off automatically.
Press the main switch to turn on the camera.
Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The monitor indicator is red.
The battery should be replaced as soon as possible. This warning automatically
appears and remains on the monitor until the battery is changed. If power falls
below this level, the battery-exhausted message will be displayed just before the
camera shuts down. If the low-battery warning is displayed, UHS continuous
advance, Progressive Capture drive mode, movie recording, and Anti-Shake system cannot be used.
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.
Open the terminal cover (1) and insert the mini plug
of the AC adapter into the DC terminal (2).
Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.
Always turn off the camera before changing between power
supplies.
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16 17Getting up and running
Changing the memory card
An SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has
not been inserted, a no-card warning is displayed on the monitor. For more about memory cards
see page 124.
Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not
lit before removing a memory card; damage and data loss may
result.
1. Open the card-slot door on the bottom of the camera.
2. Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot and release; the card should catch in the
slot. Insert the card so the face is toward the back 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.
3. To eject a memory card, press the card into the slot and release. The card can then be pulled out.
Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use.
4. Close the battery-chamber door.
A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If the unableto-use-card message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. A memory card can
be formatted in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 74). When a card is formatted, all the data on
the card is permanently erased. 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
Turning on the camera and displays
Press the main switch to turn the camera on. Pressing the switch again turns
the camera off.
When the camera is turned on, the Anti-shake indicator appears
on the LCD monitor.
The mode switch, next to the main switch, is used to change between the
recording and playback modes as well as the selecting the between the monitor and viewfinder display.
Recording mode (Monitor display) - the camera can record images
and the monitor is viewed directly.
Recording mode (Viewfinder display) - the camera can record
images and the monitor is viewed through the viewfinder. The
viewfinder has a built-in diopter. While looking through the viewfinder,
turn the diopter-adjustment dial until the monitor image is sharp.
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Playback mode (Monitor display) - images can be played back and
edited. The monitor is viewed directly.
To use the viewfinder in the playback mode, press and
hold the flash mode button (1) and then press and hold the
information (i+) button (2) until the monitor switches to the
viewfinder position.
18 19Getting up and running
Use the down key to highlight the language menu
option.
Press the central button to complete the operation.
Use the left and right keys to select the item to be
changed.
Use the up and down keys to adjust the item.
Press the central button to set the clock and calendar.
Setting the date and time
After initially inserting a memory card and batteries, 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 for a few seconds each time the camera is turned
on. This message is also displayed if the clock and calendar reset when the camera is stored without batteries for a
long period.
Press the right key to highlight the current language.
Press the central button to open the language screen.
Date/Time setup screen
MM / DD / YYYY
00 : 00
Date/Time set
:enter
2005 . 01 . 01
Set date/time?
NoYes
Setting the Menu language
For customers in certain areas, the menu language may have
to be set. Press the menu button (1) to open the menu; the
appearance of the menu will depend on the position of the
camera’s controls.
Navigating the menu is simple. The up/down and left/right keys
of the controller (2) move the cursor and change settings on
the menu. The central button of the controller selects menu
options and sets adjustments.
Use the left and right keys of the controller (1) to
select “Yes.” “No” cancels the operation.
Press the center of the controller to open the
date/time setup screen.
The date/time setup screen can be opened in section 2 of the
setup menu.
Digital
Use the right key of the controller to highlight “setup”
at the top of the menu.
Image
Quality
Auto D
Drive mode
Image size
Quality
Auto DSP
Anti-shake
Drive m
Off
On
Standard
2560x1920
Single
Press the central button of the controller to open the
setup menu.
LCDbrightness
Power save
Inst.Playback
Lens acc.
Language
None
English
Off
1 min.
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Use the controller to select the language.
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Language
:enter:sel.
Español
Deutsch
English
/JPN
/CHN
2
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Français
Italiano
Svenska
20 21Basic recording
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While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly
with your right hand while supporting the body with your left. Keep
your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold
the camera steadily. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers
or the strap.
Handling the camera
This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly
familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving
on to the other sections in the manual.
Recording images automatically
Turn the exposure-mode dial to the auto-recording position (1); all camera
operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging
systems will work together to bring beautiful results effortlessly.
While many of the camera’s systems in this mode are automatic, some of
the functions can be changed. The following list shows changes that can
be made in auto-recording.
Using the zoom lens
The zoom lever controls the lens (1).
Sliding the lever to the right (T) will zoom
in to the telephoto position of the lens.
Sliding the lever to the left (W) will zoom
out to the wide-angle position.
After zooming, the zoom scale is displayed briefly. If the digital zoom is
active, the yellow section of the scale
indicates the digital-zoom range.
Turn on the camera. Set the mode switch to a recording position.
Zoom scale
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Functions which can be changed with buttons:
• Flash mode
• Macro mode
Functions which can be changed with the auto-recording menu:
• Drive mode
• Image size
• Quality
• Automatic digital subject program selection
• Anti-Shake system
2322 Basic recording
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
The example uses auto recording. Except for movie recording, the operation for
other exposure modes is the same. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is
only available in the auto recording mode.
Place the subject anywhere within the focus frame. Make sure the
subject is within the focus range of the lens (p. 24). For very close
subjects, use the macro function (p. 35).
Basic recording operation
Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus and
exposure. An AF sensor (a) is displayed to indicate the subject.
Automatic Digital Subject Selection will choose the appropriate
exposure mode, see the facing page.
The focus signal (b) on the monitor will confirm focus lock. If the
focus signal is red, the camera was unable to locate the subject.
Repeat the previous steps until the signal is white. The shutter
speed (c) and aperture (d) appears and turns black to indicate the
exposure is locked.
a b
c d
The access lamp lights indicating image data is
being written to the memory card. Never remove a
memory card while data is being transferred.
Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection
Automatic Digital Program Selection chooses between program autoexposure and one of four digital subject programs. The digital subject programs optimize camera setting for various conditions
and subjects. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only available in auto recording and
can be disabled in the auto-recording menu. For information on individual subject programs, see
page 29.
A row of gray indicators at the top on the monitor display will indicate Automatic Digital Subject Selection is active. Place the subject
in the focus frames; the procedure is the same as the basic recording operation described on page 22.
Press the shutter-release button partway down; the AF system will
locate the subject and the Automatic Digital Subject Selection function will choose a subject program. If no indicators are displayed,
program autoexposure is active. Press the shutter-release button all
the way down to take the picture. Hold the camera steadily when
the sunset subject program is selected as exposures can be long.
Program autoexposure (the Digital Subject Program indicators disappear)
Portrait
Sports action
Landscape
Sunset
The recorded image can be previewed by continuing to
hold down the shutter-release button after the image is
captured. The instant-playback function can also be used
(p. 93).
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25Basic recording
The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor indicates the focus status. The shutter
can be released even if the camera cannot focus on the subject.
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. If the autofocus system cannot focus on
a subject, the focus signal will turn red. In this situation, focus-lock on an object at the same distance as the main subject and then recompose the image on the monitor to take the picture.
The subject in the focus
frame is low in contrast.
The subject is too dark.Two subjects at different
distances overlap in the
focus frame.
The subject is near a
very bright object or
area.
When using the sports action digital subject program, the camera continually focuses when the
shutter-release button is pressed partway down; the focus frames turn red. Keep the subject within
the red focus frames. Focus lock cannot be used.
If the AF system cannot focus, focus lock can be used with object at the same distance as the main
subject or the camera can be focused manually in the Digital Subject Program or program (P) exposure modes (p. 36).
Focus signals
Special focusing situations
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Focus lock prevents the AF system from focusing. This can be used with off-center subjects or
when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing (p. 25).
Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button,
recompose the subject within the image area. Press the shutterrelease button all the way down to take the picture.
Focus lock
Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the
shutter-release button partway down.
• The focus signal indicates the focus is locked. The shutter
speed and aperture value 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.
Focus locked.
Cannot focus. The subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system
from focusing.
Focus range
0.6 m - inf. (2.0 ft. - inf.)
All distances are measured from the front of the lens. See page 35 for the macro focus range.
Wide-angle position
1.6 m - inf. (5.2 ft. - inf.)
Telephoto position
Focus confirmed (P, A, S, and M continuous AF focus mode and sports action digital
subject program). Exposure continuously adjusts.
To use the built-in flash, simply raise it (1). Lower the flash unit
to prevent it from firing. Flash-mode indicator turns red while
the flash is charging; wait until it becomes white before taking
pictures.
To change the flash mode, raise the flash and press the flash
mode button (2) until the appropriate mode is indicated.
Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light and backlit conditions.
Red-eye reduction - multiple flashes are used before the
main flash burst to reduce red-eye; an effect caused by light
reflected from the retina. Use in low-light conditions when taking photographs of people or animals. The pre-flashes
contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes.
Fill-flash - the flash fires with each exposure regardless of
the amount of ambient light. Fill-flash can be used to
reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or
sunshine.
Slow sync. - flash and ambient light exposures are balanced; red-eye reduction is used. Use slow sync. when in
dark locations to reveal background details. 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.
Flash cancel - the flash is down and cannot fire.
26 Basic recording
Autoflash
Fill-flash
Slow sync. with
red-eye reduction
Autoflash with
red-eye reduction
Flash modes
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If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be
safely hand held, regardless if Anti-shake is active or not (p. 56), the
camera-shake warning appears on the LCD monitor. 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, place the camera on a tripod, use the built-in
flash, or zoom the lens towards the wide-angle position until the
warning disappears.
Camera-shake warning
Flash range - auto-recording mode
The camera controls the flash output automatically. For well-exposed images, the subject must be
within the flash range. Distance is given from the front of the lens. 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.
Fill-flash
0.2 - 3.6m (0.7 - 11.8 ft.)
Wide-angle position
1.2 - 2.2m (3.9 - 7.2 ft.)
Telephoto position
Camera-shake warning
Flash cancel
If the flash output was sufficient to illuminate the subject, the flash-output indicator briefly replaces the flash-mode indicator after the exposure.
Flash-output
indicator
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The monitor image can be made lighter or darker. The brightness level
can be set individually for viewfinder and direct viewing. Turn the mode
switch to the appropriate position. Press and hold the information (i+)
button to open the LCD brightness screen.
Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust the
brightness; the monitor image changes accordingly.
Press the center of the controller to set the brightness
level or press the menu button to close the screen
without applying any changes.
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Pressing the information (i+) button changes the monitor display. The display cycles among the standard display, real-time histogram, and live image only.
Standard display Live image only
Information button
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button
Adjusting monitor brightness
Set LCD brightness
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Low High
Digital subject programs
Sports action - used to capture action by maximizing shutter speeds. The AF system con-
tinuously focuses; see page 25. When using flash, the subject must be within the flash
range (p. 27). 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. The use of a tripod is recommended. When
used with flash, the subject and background exposures are balanced. 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.
Landscape - optimized to produce sharp, colorful landscapes. Used with bright outdoor
scenery.
Digital subject programs optimize the camera’s exposure, white-balance, and imageprocessing systems for specific conditions
and subjects. Simply turn the exposure mode
dial to select the appropriate subject program; the active subject program is displayed
in the bottom left corner of the monitor.
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-mode indicator
The real-time histogram shows the approximate luminance
distribution of the live image. This histogram cannot show
the affect of flash illumination. The histogram of a recorded
image may not show the same distribution as the real-time
histogram.
Real-time histogram
Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback modes.
This section covers the basic operations in both modes. The
playback mode has additional functions, see page 72.
To view images from the playback mode, turn the mode switch
to the playback position (1).
To view images from the recording mode, press the Quick View /
delete button (2).
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Single-frame playback and histogram display
Date of capture
Frame number/ total number of images
Lock indicator (p. 79)
DPOF indicator (p. 86)
Image size (p. 54)
Image quality (p. 54)
Time of
capture
Shutter speed
Aperture value
White-balance
setting (p. 60)
Sensitivity
setting (p. 64)
Degree of exposure
compensation (p. 41)
Folder name
Folder number - image file number
Histogram
Mode
indicator
The histogram shows the luminance distribution of the image from black (left) to white (right). The
256 vertical lines indicates the relative proportion of that light value in the image. The histogram can
be used to evaluate exposure, but displays no color information.
Quick View /
Delete button
In Quick View or the playback
mode, use the left/right keys of the
controller to scroll through the
images.
To rotate a vertical image, press the
down key to cycle through the three
positions: 90° counterclockwise, 90° clockwise, and horizontal.
To return to the recording mode from Quick View, press the
menu button or shutter-release button partway down.
The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered.
To delete the displayed image, press the QV/delete button.
A confirmation screen will appear.
Press the central button of the controller to delete the image.
Use the left/right keys to highlight “Yes,” “No” will cancel
the operation.
Viewing and rotating images
To display the histogram display, press the up key of the controller. Press the down key to
return to single-frame playback.
Deleting single images
Movie indicator (p. 72)
E-mail copy indicator (p. 82)
Magnification (p. 33)
Delete this frame?
Yes No
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With the image to be magnified displayed,
slide the zoom lever to the right (T) to activate the enlarged playback mode. The
degree of magnification is displayed on the
LCD monitor.
Slide the zoom lever to the right (T) to
increase the image magnification. Slide the
lever to the left (W) to decrease the magnification.
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Enlarged playback
Use the four-way keys of the controller to scroll the image. When scrolling, the arrows
in the display will disappear when the edge of the image has been reached.
In single-frame playback in Quick View or the playback mode, a still image can be enlarged for closer examination from 1.2X. The maximum magnification depends on image size ranging from 2X for
640x480 size images to 4X for 2560x1920 images.
To exit the enlarged playback mode, press the menu button.
The information (i+) button switches between showing the full display and the image
only.
In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller will move the yellow border. When the image
is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, 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 QV/delete button (p. 31), or a movie clip can be played by pressing the central button
of the controller. When the display button is pressed again, the highlighted image will be displayed
in the single-frame playback mode.
The information (i+) button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the display
cycles through to the next format: full display, image only, index playback.
ii
++
button
The locator in the top right corner of the monitor indicates the area of the image
being displayed.
Full display
Index playback
Information button
Image only
With images larger than 640x480, move the zoom lever to the right (T) at maximum magnification to
doubled the image size for closer examination.
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This section cover the advanced recording features of this camera. Read the basic recording section before moving on to this section.
3. Flash-mode indicator (p. 26)
7. White-balance indicator (p. 60)
8. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 64)
11. Metering-mode indicator (p. 63)
12. Shutter-speed display
13. Aperture display
25. Digital-zoom display (p. 100)
19. Drive-mode indicator (p. 46)
17. Date-imprinting indicator (p. 96)
18. Frame counter (p. 55)
26. Color-mode indicator (p. 65)
24. Image-size display (p. 54)
23. Image-quality indicator (p. 54)
2. Mode indicator
10. Exposure-mode indicator (p. 36 - 38)
14. Macro-mode indicator (p. 35)
9. Exposure-compensation display (p. 41)
4. Flash-compensation display (p. 62)
Recording mode display
1. Wide-angle converter indicator (p. 93)
5. Sharpness display (p. 66)
6. Contrast display (p. 65)
20. Anti-shake indicator (p. 56)
15. Focus-mode indicator (p. 58)
22. Battery-condition indicator (p. 14)
Macro
Wide-angle position: 0.1 - 1m (3.9 in. - 3.3 ft.)
Telephoto position: 1.2 - 2.5m (3.9 - 8.2 ft.)
Super-macro indicator
Two macro modes are available: Super Macro and standard
macro. Super Macro allows the camera to focus as close as
1cm (0.4 in.) from the front of the lens. When Super Macro is
selected, the lens automatically zooms to a specific focallength position and cannot be changed. Standard macro allows
the zoom to be used. The minimum focus distance changes
with focal length, see below.
Press the macro button (1) to select the macro mode. The
modes cycle among standard macro, Super Macro, and off.
The following chart lists the Super Macro and standard macro
ranges. All distances are measured from the front of the lens.
1 - 100cm (0.4 in. - 3.3 ft.)
Super Macro
Standard macro
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B. Spot metering area (p. 63)
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16. Focus signals (p. 25)
21. Camera-shake warning (p. 27)
Innovation and creativity is the cornerstone of Minolta’s success.
The Electro-zoom X was an exercise in camera design and
received a great deal of attention when it was unveiled at
Photokina 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 Minolta’s
rarest camera.
The shutter speed and aperture control more than the exposure. The shutter speed determines
how sharp a moving subject is. The aperture controls the depth of field; the area in front of the
camera that appears sharp. For more on exposure controls, see the Short Guide to Photography
on page 70.
The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed to ensure the correct exposure. When aperture priority is selected, the
aperture value on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow indicator appears
next to it. The flash mode can be set to fill-flash, fill-flash with red-eye reduction,
or slow sync. with red-eye reduction (p. 26).
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The program exposure mode controls both the shutter speed and aperture to
ensure correct exposures. This exposure mode allows photographers to shoot
without worry about exposure settings. The shutter speed and aperture values of
the exposure are displayed on the monitor when the shutter-release button is
pressed partway down. If shutter speed and aperture displays turn red, the scene
is beyond the exposure control range of the camera.
Program (P) Exposure mode
Use the up/down keys of the controller (1) to set the
aperture. The aperture value can be changed in 1/3 stop
increments. Press the shutter-release button partway
down to activate the exposure system; the corresponding shutter speed will be displayed on the monitor.
The photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate
aperture to ensure correct exposure. When shutter priority is selected, the shutter
speed on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow indicator appears next to it.
The shutter speed can be set between 1/1000 and 4 seconds. If the shutter speed
is beyond the aperture range, the aperture display will turn red. The flash mode
can be set to fill-flash, fill-flash with red-eye reduction, or slow sync. with red-eye
reduction (p. 26).
Because the maximum aperture is not the same at the wide-angle and telephoto position, as the
lens is zoomed, the aperture will automatically shift. If the aperture value is beyond the shutterspeed range, the shutter-speed display will turn red on the monitor.
Use the up/down keys of the controller (1) to set the
shutter speed. Press the shutter-release button partway
down to activate the exposure system; the corresponding aperture will be displayed on the monitor.
Aperture priority (A) Exposure mode
Shutter priority (S) Exposure mode
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The camera-shake warning (p. 27) does not appear in S mode. If a slow shutter speed is selected,
noise-reduction processing is applied to the image; a message may appear during processing. See
page 39 for more on noise reduction.
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.
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Use the up/down keys of the controller to change the
shutter speed.
Noise can be apparent when using a slow shutter speed or high
camera sensitivity (ISO), or using the camera in hot environment. In these cases, noise-reduction is applied to the image
automatically. A message appears on the LCD monitor if the
noise-reduction processing period is long. A picture cannot be
taken while this message appears.
When the camera is hot, allow the camera to cool before taking
pictures.
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NOISE REDUCTIONManual (M) Exposure mode
The changes made to the exposure will be visible in the live image on the monitor. The monitor
shutter-speed and aperture display will turn red when the shutter-release button is pressed partway
down if the image is significantly underexposed or overexposed. If the monitor is black, increase the
exposure until the image is visible; decrease the exposure if the monitor is white.
In manual exposure mode, the auto camera-sensitivity setting will fix the ISO value at 100. The
camera sensitivity can be changed in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 64). The flash mode can
be set to fill-flash, fill-flash with red-eye reduction, or slow sync. with red-eye reduction (p. 26), but
the live image will not reflect the flash exposure.
The camera-shake warning (p. 27) does not appear in M mode. If a slow shutter speed is selected,
noise-reduction processing is applied to the image; a message may appear during processing. See
page 39 for more on noise reduction.
Use the left/right keys of the controller to change the
aperture.
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