Konica Minolta Dynax 5D User Manual 2

Guide Book

INTRODUCTION

The Dynax 5D is a digital SLR equipped with stateof the-art technology. The camera combines high image quality with versatile advanced features and easy, intuitive operation.

6 MILLION PIXEL RESOLUTION

The ideal basis for excellent image quality is the large, high resolution 6.1 Megapixel CCD (23.5 x

15.7mm). The high resolution provides impressive large format prints up to a size of 30 x 50cm.

We would like to introduce the most popular photographic topics and provide tips with regard to camera settings and use of the Dynax system accessories so that you can get the most out of the Dynax 5D.

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CONTENT..................................Page

Introduction....................................1

Features

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Photo Subjects

Landscape ............................3

Portrait ..................................4

Sport/Action..........................6

Macro....................................8

Architecture.........................10

Night Portrait / Sunset .........11

2.5 INCH LCD MONITOR

The 2.5-inch (6.3cm) LCD monitor’s large screen makes it easy to check the details of images you’ve taken. Capable of simultaneous image and histogram display, the large LCD monitor also guides you through the intuitive camera

menu.

Photoknowledge

White Balance............................12

Zone Matching

Special lenses ............................14

Anti-Shake

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Accessories

Lenses............................................18

Program Flashes System Accessories

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COMPACT DESIGN AND INTUITIVE OPERATION

The Dynax 5D combines sophisticated features and intuitive handling in a very compact camera body. Further functions are located on the camera back for intuitive control of the Dynax 5D.

SOPHISTICATED AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS

In addition to extensive manual controls the

camera also offers advanced automatic functions, which benefit from the centuries of Konica Minolta

experience. Automatic exposure modes enable a novice to photography to take expressive

portraits, impressive landscape shots and exciting shots of sporting events.

EXTENSIVE ACCESSORY RANGE

An extensive range of system accessories of the Dynax series, including Program and Macro flashes, remote cable, camera bags, angle finder and more, expand the creativity the photographer. All lenses be used with the Dynax 5D and are compatible to the Konica Minolta Anti-Shake System.

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KONICA MINOLTA ANTI-SHAKE SYSTEM

What sets the DYNAX 5D’s Anti-Shake apart from all other camera-shake compensation systems is its exclusive CCD-Shift mechanism. It’s so effective you can shoot at shutter speeds two or three steps slower than what you could use without it. And because the mechanism is integrated directly into the camera’s body, it works with virtually any Konica Minolta Dynax AF lens*1).

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With the AF Macro Zoom 3X - 1X and some special lenses

the Anti-Shake-System is turned off.

PHOTO SUBJECTS – PORTRAIT

Portraiture is one of the classic genre of photography. An expressive portrait is not just beautiful to look at, knowing a few photographic techniques will turn a photo into a masterpiece.

Aperture 2.8

The Dynax 5D is equipped with a special portrait subject program mode. By turning the function

wheel to the portrait mode, the camera automatically chooses a large aperture to achieve

a small depth of field.

SMALL TELEPHOTO LENS

Using a short telephoto lens (85mm or more) narrows the angle of view and the portrait conveys

a more flattering expression. With a longer focal length the depth of field decreases as well. A short focal length (smaller than 50mm) should be avoided.

Aperture 11

2m 3m 4m

The aperture determines the depth of field

LARGE APERTURE

The use of a large aperture (e.g. f/2.8) enables a narrow depth of field, so that the person is distinctly separated from the background. The depth of field can be so small, that only the eyes are perfectly sharp and the tip of the nose and the ears are slightly defocused.

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TIP: With the Dynax 5D it is possible to choose

individual AF sensors, so it is easy to place one of the AF sensors right on the person's eye.

Accessory softeners like the Konica Minolta Portrayer P filter set provide a smooth and harmonic reproduction of skin tones.

WIRELESS FLASH

The Program Flashes 3600HS (D) and 5600HS (D) can be controlled by wireless with the Dynax 5D. This enables the photographer to position the flash to the side to achieve a more natural illumination. The flash could also be positioned behind the person to create what's known as a headlight.

Program Flash 5600HS (D)

SOFT ILLUMINATION

Hard illumination, e.g. a flash coming from the front is very unflattering. Wrinkles and little imperfections of the skin become emphasised by the hard illumination and the face seems expressionless. By pointing the flash to the ceiling or using a flash diffuser to achieve a softer light. The results will be more pleasing, especially to the model!

The picture on the left which was shot with direct flash, the picture on the right was shot with indirect flash.

TIP: The Dynax 5D also offers a portrait sRGB

colour space for extra smooth and detailed rendering of skin tones (The portrait colour mode has to be set in the camera menu).

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PHOTO SUBJECTS – SPORT/ACTION

Taking images of fast moving subjects is a great challenge for both the photographer and the camera equipment. Releasing the shutter at the right moment is crucial for capturing an expressive image.

SPORTING EVENTS

Filling the image area with the subject from a distance requires lenses with a longer focal length

(over 100mm). Telephoto lenses or zoom lenses with a large aperture (e.g. AF 100-300mm f/4.5-

5.6 APO (D)) are most suitable, so that shooting

with fast shutter speeds is still possible when the light conditions are not perfect. This enables the

photographer to “freeze” a fast movement. The narrow depth of field that results from the large aperture separates the main subject from its background for even greater emphasis.

With a slower shutter speed a very dynamic effect can be achieved. A slower shutter speed needs to be set on the camera (e.g. 1/60), then the photographer has to follow the moving subject and during this movement the shutter has to be released.

TIP: To get good results under difficult light

conditions or with lenses with smaller apertures, a high ISO number (e.g. ISO 800) should be set on the camera. For short or medium distances (up to 25 m) a Program Flash can be used.

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Lens AF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 APO (D)

CONTINUOUS ADVANCE

Thanks to the high speed Continuous Advance of the Dynax 5D the decisive moment of even a fast-moving subject can be captured easily. The photographer can capture a sequence of pictures of a moving subject , then select the best shot afterwards.

TIP: The pre-flash for the "Red-Eye-Reduction"

has to be turned off, as otherwise an

unavoidable time lag occurs from pressing the shutter release button to the picture being taken. That makes a snapshot nearly impossible. To reduce red eye on photos, the use of a Program Flash is recommended (e.g. 3600HS (D)). Due to the larger distance from the flash to the optical axis, the chance of redeye is greatly reduced.

Lens AF 70-200mm/2.8 Apo G (D) SSM

IMAGES OF KIDS

Zoom lenses with a medium focal length – such as the AF 28-75mm f/2.8 (D) (equivalent to 42113mm in 35mm format) – are perfectly suited to most shooting conditions and they allow the photographer to adjust the magnification very quickly. The Autofocus of the Dynax 5D should be set to “C” (Continuous AF) to be able to release the shutter at any time.

The continuous auto focus mode of the Dynax 5D makes for easy shooting of moving objects.

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PHOTO SUBJECTS – MACRO

The extensive accessory range of the Dynax 5D is perfectly suited capturing impressive images of tiny objects. Not only insects and flowers can be captured in extraordinary perspectives that are usually concealed to us in every day life. Full frame images can be taken of nearly everything you can think of, such as watches, jewellery,

coins, stamps etc.

MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY

When you are photographing small animals like

insects, the photographer needs to keep a distance from the subject to avoid disturbing them or casting a shadow across the scene. A

macro lens with a long focal length (AF 100mm f/2.8 Macro (D) or AF 200mm f/4 Macro Apo G)

offers a maximum magnification of 1:1

(with the Dynax 5D an area of 23,5 x 15,7 mm can be captured full frame) whilst remaining a distance to the subject.

Lens AF 100mm f/2.8 Macro (D)

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