Konica Minolta MAXXUM 7D User Manual

Konica Minolta is pleased to announce the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D. This ground­breaking new 6.1-million-pixel resolution, lens-changeable digital camera is the world’s
first digital SLR boasting a body-integral CCD-shift, “Anti-Shake” technology that
combines enhanced picture quality, performance and improved handling
characteristics. The Maxxum 7D is compatible with the full range of Maxxum AF
lenses.

The key benefit of Anti-Shake being it can support most of Konica Minolta’s AF lenses.
Anti-Shake technology allows photography with reduced blur due to camera shake,
even when shooting dimly lit scenes or when using telephoto lenses and shooting
macro subjects without the aid of flash or a tripod.

Another key to the camera’s performance are its 6.1-million effective pixels, housed on
an APS-C size CCD plus Konica Minolta’s proprietary, CxProcess™ III image process­ing technology that delivers high-definition, natural-looking images.

The camera also boasts a large, easy-to-view, high-definition 2.5-inch color LCD
monitor, the large screen handles the tasks of menu navigation and image display,
also providing shooting information and camera setting displays. In keeping with its
acclaimed Maxxum film SLR counterpart, the Maxxum 7D inherits a similar, simple to
use dial and lever operation system. Enhancing handling further, the new model also
features a superbly-bright, easy-to-view, high-performance viewfinder designed to be
comfortable and easy to use.

In addition, the new digital SLR offers a comprehensive function set, designed to meet
a diverse range of photographic challenges and user needs, complemented by a broad
range of Maxxum accessories.

Main Selling Points:

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Proprietary CCD-Shift technology for fulltime Anti-Shake protection

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World’s first digital SLR camera with body-integral Anti-Shake technology and
CCD Shift Mechanism

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Exposures can be hand held up to eight times longer (3-stops), than when
shooting without Anti-Shake

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Supports a full-range of Konica Minolta AF lenses including macro, wide-angle,
zoom, telephoto, and even mirror lenses.

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Award winning Anti-Shake technology was selected as “European Photo
Innovation of the Year 2004-2005” by EISA (European Imaging & Sound
Association)

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APS-C Size 6.1-Megapixel CCD and Advanced Image Processing

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APS-C size 6.1-megapixel CCD captures high resolution image data

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High-speed image processing is provided by a dedicated LSI

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CxProcess™ III optimizes saturation, edge sharpness, and highlight/shadow
contrast for improved color fidelity

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High-Performance AF System

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Wide focus area with 9-point AF with central cross hair sensor array providing
high-precision auto focusing

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AF system features both Predictive Focus Control and Omni-Dimensional
Subject tracking

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Four focusing modes ensure optimum performance:

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AF-S for single shot AF

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AF-C for continuous AF

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AF-A automatically switches between AF-S and AF-C when it detects
subject movement

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Manual focus

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Direct Manual Focus, which combines the advantages of AF operation with the
ability to focus manually

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Extraordinary High-Definition, 2.5-inch Color LCD Display

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Large 2.5-inch color LCD with ultra-fine 207,000 pixel resolution

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Capable of simultaneous image and histogram display

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Can display images with overexposed and underexposed area highlighted for
quick identification

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Automatic focus-point detection with 10X enlargement makes it easy to check
for correct focus

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Simultaneously display all of the frames in an auto-exposure-bracketing series
to facilitate “best shot” selection

Main Selling Points:

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Menu and Navigation Display

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LCD monitor also works as a navigation system for advanced data display

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Comprehensive shooting information is indicated in large easy-to-read text

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Display automatically switches from horizontal to vertical format with camera
position change

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Sensors located below optical viewfinder automatically switches off the display
as you bring camera to your eye

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High-Performance, Through-the-Lens Viewfinder

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Spherical acute matte focusing screen for accurate and bright focusing

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Optical glass pentaprism viewfinder features 0.9X magnification

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95% field-of-view for easy scene evaluation

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Long eye-relief viewfinder of 25mm from eyepiece / 21mm from eyepiece frame

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Adjustable Diopter control of –3.0 ~ +1.0

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Super impose LED screen displays the active AF-sensor in red for visible
confirmation

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Equipped with Anti-Shake scale and full-information meter index

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Optional factory installed focusing screens: Type L, Type M, or Type ML

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Advanced Metering System

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Versatile metering system incorporating 14-segment honeycomb pattern
metering, center-weight average or spot metering

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Six Exposure Modes including P/Pa/Ps/Full Auto/A/S/M

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Exposure Compensation in +/-3 EV in 0.5 increments or +/-2 EV in 0.3
increments

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Powerful, Versatile, and Creative Flash Performance

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ADI, Pre-flash TTL, and Manual flash control available

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Built-in flash with a wide-coverage of 24mm

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Flash Compensation in +/-2 EV in 0.5 increments

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Flash Modes include fill-flash, red-eye, rear sync, wireless/remote off camera,
and high-speed sync

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Supports full-featured flash photography with Konica Minolta’s D-series flashes
as well as Macro flashes using the MFC-1000 control unit

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Quality Materials and Intelligent Control Layout

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Magnesium-alloy front body panel and base plate ensure outstanding reliability
and durability that experienced SLR users demand

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MAXXUM SLR series intuitive controls include separate top-mounted dials for
exposure mode and exposure/flash compensation settings

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Frequently operated White Balance Control is allocated to an independent lever
and positioned on the camera top for quick easy operation

Main Selling Points:

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Comprehensive Image Adjustment Controls

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Image Correction is a five-step fine control for sharpness, contrast, color
saturation, and hue

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Versatile White Balance control: Automatic, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,
Flash, Tungsten, Fluorescent), and Custom

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Professional level of color control is available with numeric settings of color
temperature over a range from 2,500K to 9,900K in 100K increments

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Zone Matching allows the precise reproduction of tonal gradations in highlight
and shadow areas

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Pro-Oriented Features for Extended Shooting Capabilities

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128MB high capacity buffer memory allows fast data transfer for enhanced
performance.

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RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording

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Continuous advance of up to 9-consecutive frames at up to 3-fps in both RAW
and RAW+JPEG mode (15 frames JPEG, L-FINE)

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Mirror lockup shutter-release delay

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Depth-of-field preview

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Optional Vertical Control Grip provides superior control and comfort for
vertically oriented images

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Compatible with our complete line of Maxxum AF lenses

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Software and Connectivity Tools for Easy Image Downloading, Editing, and
Library Management

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DiMAGE Viewer software enables you to view images and EXIF data

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Optional DiMAGE Master features an advanced algorithm for high-quality RAW
data processing

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Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity for fast, efficient file transfer

Accessories Compatibility:

Maxxum AF Lenses
V-Lenses
Flashes

4000AF
2800AF/1800AF
Macro 1200AF
5200i
3200i/2000i
5400xi
3500xi/2000xi
5400HS
5600HS (D)
3600HS (D)
2500 (D)
Macro Controller MFC-1000
SF-1
X-series Flash
Other Manufacturers

Flash-related Accessories

Close-up Diffuser CD1000
Wireless Flash Remote Controller
Off-camera Shoe OS-1100
Off-camera Cable
Flash Adapter FS-1100

OK
NG

Adapter required, Manual flash available

NG

Adapter required, Fill-flash only

NG

Adapter required, Fill-flash only

NG

Manual flash available

NG

Fill-flash only

NG

Manual flash available

NG

Fill-flash only

NG

Manual flash available

NG
OK
OK
OK
OK

Fill-flash only

NG

Adapter required, Fill-flash only

NG
NG

NG

Cannot attach directly because of flash height
NG
OK
OK
OK

Viewfinder-related Accessories

Anglefinder Vn
Magnifier Vn
Eye-piece Cup
Diopter Adjustment 1000
Focusing Screen

Remote Release Accessories

Wireless Controller IR-1 Set
Remote Cord RC-1000S
Remote Cord RC-1000L
Data Receiver DR1000

Camera Case
Neck Strap Set
Cap-related Accessories

Body Cap BC-1000
Eye Piece Cap
Accessory Shoe Cap

LCD Protect Cap
Dedicated Vertical Control Grip
External Battery Pack EBP-100

OK
OK
OK
OK
OK

Optional factory installed focusing screens: Type L,

Type M, or Type ML

NG
OK
OK
NG

OK New (CS-7D)
OK New

OK
OK
OK

OK New
OK New (VC-7D)
NG Attachable, but performance not guaranteed

Data Saver DS-100

NG