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Minolta DIMAGE F100 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALE
9222-2777-11 HA-A204 2
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 May, 2002.To obtain compati­bility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual.
Minolta DiMAGE F100 digital camera CR-V3 battery Hand strap HS-DG100 16MB SD Memory Card AV cable AVC-200 USB cable USB-500 DiMAGE software CD-ROM DiMAGE Instruction Manuals CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide (printed) Warranty card (printed).
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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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 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.
•Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
• Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children, not to har m 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 Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required
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• 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 memory card or batteries are removed immediately after extended periods of use.Tur n 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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 14 and 38.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.
The auto-recording mode section covers all the basic functions of the camera in this mode and the multi-function recording mode.Take time to read this section before moving on to the multi-function recording mode section.The other sections, movie recording mode, playback mode, setup mode, and data transfer mode, can be read as needed.
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
Camera body...........................................................................................................................10
Viewfinder................................................................................................................................12
Mode dial.................................................................................................................................12
Data panel...............................................................................................................................13
Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................14
Changing the CR-3V battery...................................................................................................14
Installing AA batteries..............................................................................................................15
Attaching the hand strap .........................................................................................................15
Battery condition indicator.......................................................................................................16
Auto power save......................................................................................................................16
Connecting the AC adapter (sold separately).........................................................................16
Changing the memory card.....................................................................................................18
About memory cards........................................................................................................19
Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................20
Auto-recording mode – basic operation...............................................................................................22
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................22
Setting the camera to record images automatically................................................................23
Using the zoom lens ................................................................................................................24
Focus range.............................................................................................................................24
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About camera operation..........................................................................................................25
Basic recording operation........................................................................................................26
Focus signals...........................................................................................................................27
Special focusing situations......................................................................................................27
Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection..........................................................................28
Digital-subject-program button.................................................................................................29
Display button – recording mode.............................................................................................31
Flash modes............................................................................................................................32
Flash range – auto-recording mode........................................................................................33
Flash signals............................................................................................................................33
Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................33
Quick View...............................................................................................................................34
Quick View display...........................................................................................................35
Deleting images in Quick View ........................................................................................35
Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................36
Other Quick View features.......................................................................................................37
Navigating the auto-recording mode menu.............................................................................38
Drive modes ............................................................................................................................40
Continuous advance ................................................................................................................41
Self-timer .................................................................................................................................42
Remote control (sold separately) ............................................................................................43
Bracketing................................................................................................................................44
Image size and image quality..................................................................................................46
Voice memo.............................................................................................................................48
Digital zoom .............................................................................................................................49
Focus area selection ...............................................................................................................50
Focus lock................................................................................................................................51
Exposure compensation..........................................................................................................52
What is an Ev? What is a stop?..............................................................................................53
Multi-function recording mode – advanced operation..........................................................................54
Multi-function recording mode display .....................................................................................55
Navigating the multi-function recording mode menu ...............................................................56
Exposure modes......................................................................................................................58
Programmed AE – P........................................................................................................58
Aperture priority – A.........................................................................................................58
Shutter priority – S...........................................................................................................59
Manual exposure – M......................................................................................................60
Bulb exposures ........................................................................................................................61
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
White balance ..........................................................................................................................62
Automatic white balance ..................................................................................................62
Preset white balance .......................................................................................................62
Custom white balance .....................................................................................................63
Focus modes...........................................................................................................................64
Single-shot AF .................................................................................................................64
Subject Tracking AF.........................................................................................................64
Manual focus....................................................................................................................65
Full-time AF.............................................................................................................................65
AF sensor display....................................................................................................................66
Metering modes .......................................................................................................................66
Camera sensitivity – ISO .........................................................................................................67
Flash range and camera sensitivity.................................................................................67
Digital Effects Control..............................................................................................................68
Date imprinting ........................................................................................................................70
Instant playback.......................................................................................................................71
A short guide to photography ...............................................................................................................72
Movie recording....................................................................................................................................74
Recording movies and audio with the RC-3 remote control (sold separately)........................75
Audio recording....................................................................................................................................76
Playback mode – viewing and editing images.....................................................................................77
Single-frame playback and histogram display .........................................................................77
Viewing images .......................................................................................................................78
Playing back voice memos and audio captions...............................................................78
Playing back movies and audio recordings .............................................................................79
Deleting single files..................................................................................................................79
Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................80
Display button – playback mode..............................................................................................81
Navigating the playback-mode menu......................................................................................82
Frame-selection screen ...........................................................................................................84
Deleting files............................................................................................................................85
Locking files .............................................................................................................................86
Audio captioning......................................................................................................................87
Slide show...............................................................................................................................88
About DPOF............................................................................................................................90
Creating a DPOF print order ...................................................................................................90
Ordering an index print ............................................................................................................91
Copy and E-mail Copy.............................................................................................................92
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Viewing images on a television...............................................................................................94
Setup mode – controlling the camera’s operation................................................................................95
Navigating the setup menu......................................................................................................96
LCD monitor brightness...........................................................................................................98
Formatting memory cards .......................................................................................................98
Auto power save......................................................................................................................99
Language.................................................................................................................................99
File number (#) memory..........................................................................................................99
Folder name...........................................................................................................................100
Audio signals.........................................................................................................................100
Shutter FX .............................................................................................................................101
Volume...................................................................................................................................101
Reset default..........................................................................................................................101
Setting the date and time ......................................................................................................103
Setting the date format..........................................................................................................103
Video output ..........................................................................................................................103
Data-transfer mode – connecting to a computer................................................................................104
QuickTime system requirements...........................................................................................104
System requirements.............................................................................................................105
Connecting the camera to a computer..................................................................................106
Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE...................................................................................108
Automatic installation.....................................................................................................108
Manual installation.........................................................................................................109
Connecting to Mac OS 8.6....................................................................................................111
Auto power save (data-transfer mode)..................................................................................111
Memory card folder organization ...........................................................................................112
Disconnecting the camera from the computer ......................................................................114
Windows 98 and 98SE ..................................................................................................114
Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP......................................................................114
Macintosh.......................................................................................................................115
Changing the memory card (data-transfer mode).................................................................116
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................117
About Ni-MH batteries...........................................................................................................119
Removing the driver software – Windows.............................................................................120
Care and storage ............................................................................................................... ................121
Technical specifications......................................................................................................................126
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* 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. 121).
NAMES OF PARTS
Camera body
Data panel (p.13)
Shutter-release button
Lens*
Self-timer/ Remote-control lamp (p.42)
Flash (p.32)
The tripod socket is located on the bottom of the body.
Speaker
Microphone
Remote-control
receiver
Mode dial (main switch)
Viewfinder window*
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The USB port, AV-out ter minal, and DC ter mi­nal are located behind the terminal cover.
Digital-subject-program button (p. 29)
Strap eyelet (p. 15)
Viewfinder* (p.12)
LCD monitor*
Menu button
Flash mode/Information button (p.32, 78)
Power/Access lamp
• When the lamp is red, data is being transferred to and from the memory card.
QV/Delete button (p.34)
Battery-chamber door (p. 14)
Exposure-compensation button (p.52)
Controller
Display button (p. 31, 81)
Card-slot door (p.18)
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NAMES OF PARTS
Mode dial
Auto-recording mode (p.22) Multi-function recording mode (p.54) Playback mode (p. 77) Movie-recording mode (p.74)
Setup mode (p.95)
Audio recording mode (p.76)
Viewfinder
Focus lamp (green) Flash lamp (orange)
This dial gives direct and easy access to the camera’s major modes. It also acts as the main switch
Because the optical viewfinder and the lens are slightly separated, the image seen through one is not exactly the same as the other; this is called parallax. Parallax can cause errors in framing at close distances and is more pronounced at longer focal lengths.When the subject is closer than 1m (3ft) at the wide-angle lens positions or 3m (9.8ft) at the telephoto lens position, use the LCD monitor to compose the image; because the lens creates the monitor image, it does not suffer from parallax.
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Data panel
Frame counter
(p.47)
Exposure-compensation indicator (p.52)
Camera-sensitivity indicator (p.67) Spot-metering indicator (p. 66)
Battery-condition indicator (p. 16)
White-balance indicator (p.62)
Flash-mode indicators (p.32)
Manual-focus indicator (p. 65)
Image-size display (p. 46)
Image-quality display (p.46)
Drive-mode indicators (p.40)
Microphone indicator (p.48, 76, 87)
Exposure-mode indicators (p.58)
Located on the top of the camera body, the data panel shows the status of the camera. All icons have been shown for clarity.
The frame counter cannot exceed
999.When the number of record­able images exceeds this, 999 will be displayed.The frame counter will continue to count down when the number of recordable images falls below one thousand.
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING
GETTING UP AND RUNNING
Changing the CR-V3 battery
Insert the battery.
• The CR-V3 battery must be inserted with the batter y ter minals first.The flat side of the battery should face the front of the camera. If the battery does not fit, check its orientation. Never force the battery.
This digital camera uses one CR-V3 lithium battery.When replacing the batteries, the mode dial should be in the off position.
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Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the door toward the bottom of the cam­era (1) to release the safety catch; the door can then be opened(2).
Close the battery-chamber door (3) and slide it toward the top of the body (4) to engage the safety catch.
• After installing the battery, the set-time/date message may appear on the monitor.The clock and calendar are set in the custom 2 section of the setup menu (p.96).
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Although performance is better with a CR-V3 lithium battery, two AA-size Ni-MH batteries can also be used. Other types of AA batteries should not be used. When using Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger suitable for complex electronic equipment.Please consult your vendor about an appropriate charger.
Installing AA batteries
Install the AA batteries as shown in the diagram; make sure the positive and negative battery terminals are oriented correctly.
Always keep the strap around your wrist incase the camera is accidentally dropped.
Attaching the hand strap
Pass the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the camera body (1).
Pass the other end of the strap through the small loop and tighten (2).
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An optional leather neck strap, NS-DG200, is also available from your Minolta dealer.
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING
Battery condition indicator
Full-battery Icon – the battery is fully charged. This icon is displayed for five seconds on the monitor 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.
Low-battery warning – battery power is very low.The batter y should be replaced as soon as possible.This war ning automatically appears and remains on the monitor until the battery is changed. If the power falls below this level, the battery-exhausted message will be displayed just before the camera shuts down
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 monitor.The monitor icon will change from white to red when battery power is low.If the data panel and monitor are blank, the battery may be dead or installed incorrectly.
Aut o p ower save
To conserve battery power, the camera will turn off displays and unnecessary functions if an opera­tion is not made within a minute.The green power lamp will blink for the first three minutes after auto power save shuts down the camera before turning off.To restore power, press any button or key, or turn the mode dial to another position. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed in the basic section of the setup menu (p.96).
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The AC-6 Adapter 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.
Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC termi­nal.
Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.
Always turn off the camera before changing between power
supplies.
Lift the DC terminal cover from the bottom (1).
• The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.
Connecting the AC adapter (sold separately)
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Remove the battery from the camera
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GETTING 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 will automatically be displayed on the monitor and three dashes (– – –) will be displayed on the data-panel frame counter. For memory card care and storage, see page
122.
Open the card-slot door (1) from the fingernail notch at the bottom of the camera.
Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot and release (2). The card should catch in the slot.
• Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the camera. Always push the card in straight. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is orientated correctly.
Close the card-slot door (4).The door should click into place.
To eject a memory card, press the card into the slot and release (3). The card can now be pulled out.
•Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use.
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Always turn off the camera and confirm the power/access lamp is not red before
inserting or removing a memory card; the card may be damaged, and data lost.
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If the card-not-recognized message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need to be format­ted. A card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used.If the unable-to­use-card message appears, the card is not compatible with the camera and cannot be formatted.
A card is formatted in the basic section of the setup menu (p.96). When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased.
The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards compared with SD Memory Cards.This is not a defect, but rather due to the specifications of the cards.When using large capacity cards, some operations like deletion may take longer.
The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to prevent image data from being deleted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the card, the data will be protected. However, when the card is pro­tected, images cannot be recorded. If an attempt is made to record or delete an image with the camera, the card-locked mes­sage will appear on the monitor and the orange flash lamp near the viewfinder will blink quickly. For memory card care and storage see page 122.
Write­protect switch
Lock position
About memory cards
Basic Custom1 Custom2
Setup
LCDbrightness
Format Power save Language English
1 min.
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING
Setting the date and time
After initially inserting a memory card and batter y, 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.Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set.To change the language, see the camera notes on the following page.
Turn the mode dial on the top of the camera to the setup position.The camera will turn on and the setup menu will be displayed.
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The central button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.
Navigating the menu is simple.The up/down and left/right keys of the controller (1) move the cursor and change settings on the menu.
Custom1
Basic
Reset default Date/Time set
Date format
Video output
– –
YYYY/MM/DD NTSC
Custom2
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Use the right key to highlight the custom 2 tab at the top of the menu.
Use the down key to highlight the date/time-set menu option.
Press the central button to display the date/time setting screen.
Use the left and right keys to select the item to be changed.
Press the central button to set the clock and calen­dar.The setup menu will be displayed.
Enter
Date/Time set
Press the right key. “Enter” will appear on the right side of the menu.
Playback menu:custom 2 section
Date/Time setting screen
Use the up and down keys to adjust the item.
For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set. Highlight the lan­guage option in the basic section of the setup menu. Press the right key to display the lan­guage settings. Using the up/down keys, highlight the desired language. Press the central button to set the highlighted language; the setup menu will be displayed in the selected language.
Camera notes
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AUTO-RECORDING MODE BASIC OPERATION
AUTO-RECORDING MODE
While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with your left hand. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.
When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens with the grip to the top.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.
The sophisticated technology employed in the auto-recording mode frees the photographer from complicated camera settings to be able to simply concentrate on the subject and composition. Although automated, the camera’s operation can be changed to meet various conditions as well as to suit personal shooting preferences.
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Setting the camera to record images automatically
Turn the mode dial to the auto-recording mode 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, the camera’s operation can be optimized to different subjects very simply with the digital subject program button (p.29). The flash mode (p.32) and drive mode (p. 40) can also be changed. Image size and quality can be set on the auto-recording mode menu (p.38).
Exposure mode
Camera sensitivity (ISO) Flash mode Focus area Focus control Drive mode Exposure compensation Sharpness Color mode White balance
Program Multi-segment Auto
Metering mode
Auto flash Wide focus area Autofocus
0.0 Normal Natural Color Auto
Fixed Fixed Fixed Can be changed* Can be changed Fixed Can be changed Can be adjusted* Fixed Fixed Fixed
Single-frame advance
* Changes to the flash mode or exposure compensation will be reset when the mode dial is turned to
another position.
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Full-time AF On
Fixed
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AUTO-RECORDING MODE
This camera is equipped with a 7.8 to 23.4mm optical zoom.This is equivalent to a 38 to 114mm zoom lens on a 35mm camera. In 35mm photography, focal lengths below 50mm are referred to as wide-angle; the angle of view is larger than that of the human eye. Above 50mm is referred to as tele­photo and makes distant objects appear closer.The effect of the optical zoom is visible in both the viewfinder and LCD monitor.
Using the zoom lens
The zoom lens is operated by the controller (1). Pressing the up key (T) will zoom in to the telephoto position of the lens. Pressing the down key (W) will zoom out to the wide­angle position.
Focus range
Normal focusing range
Macro mode (p.29)
0.5m - ∞ (1.6ft - ∞)
0.2m – 0.6m (0.7ft – 2ft)
All distances are measured from the CCD
CCD plane
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About camera operation
The auto-recording mode uses advanced technology to make beautiful photography as effortless as possible.Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection optimizes exposure, color, and image-process­ing settings to each subject.The sophisticated AF system locates and tracks the subject automatical­ly.
Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection – The icons at the top of the LCD monitor display indicate the Digital Subject Program in use.When taking pictures, the icon for the active subject pro­gram will remain. If no icons are displayed, programmed AE is employed.For more on Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection, see page 28.
Area AF & Subject Tracking AF – Area AF locates the subject within the extra large focus frames. An AF sensor will be displayed when the camera locates and focuses on the subject. Subject Tracking AF will continue to follow the subject in the focus frames whether the subject moves or the camera position is changed.
Automatic Digital Subject Program Display
Area AF focus frames
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AUTO-RECORDING MODE
Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take the picture.
• The access lamp will turn red indicating image data is being written to the memory card. Never remove a memory card while data is being transferred.
With the mode dial set to auto recording, the camera will be on and the LCD monitor will activate.Auto recording mode uses two advanced AF systems.Area AF and Subject Tracking AF, to locate and track the subject in the the extra-wide focus frames.
Place the subject anywhere within the focus frame.
• Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens:
0.5m - ∞ (1.6ft - ∞). For subjects closer than 0.5m, use the macro function (p.29).
• If the subject is closer than 1m at the wide-angle lens position or 3m at the telephoto lens position, use the LCD monitor to frame the subject.
Basic recording operation
Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the sub­ject and exposure.
• The focus signals on the monitor will confirm subject lock. If the focus signal is red, the camera was unable to locate the subject. Repeat the previous steps until the signal is white.
• When the subject lock engages, an AF sensor will appear on the live image to indicate the subject. If the subject moves within the focus frames, the AF sensor will change to track the subject.
• The shutter speed and aperture will appear indicating the exposure is locked.
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This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system.The focus icon in the lower right cor­ner of the LCD monitor and the green focus lamp next to the viewfinder indicate the focus status.
Subject locked.The camera will continue to track the subject within the focus frames.
Focus icon: white Focus lamp: steady
Focus icon: red Focus lamp: blinking
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. If the autofocus system cannot focus on a subject, the focus icon will turn red. In this situation, focus-lock with Focus Area Selection can be used to focus on an object at the same distance as the main subject and then the image can be recomposed on the monitor (p.50, 51).
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.
Cannot focus.The subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system from focusing.
• If the subject lock is lost, the monitor icon will change from white to red, but the focus lamp will continue to glow steadily. For more about Subject Tracking AF, see page 64.
• The shutter can be released even if the camera cannot focus on the subject.
• When the AF system cannot focus, the focus is set to 2 m (6.5 ft).In this case, focus lock with Focus Area Selection can be used (p.50, 51).
Focus signals
Special focusing situations
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Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection
Automatic Digital Program Selection chooses between programmed AE and one of five subject pro­grams: por trait, sport action, landscape, sunset, and night portrait. The digital-subject-programs opti­mise the camera’s performance for various conditions and subjects. Exposure, white-balance, and image-processing systems work in unison for beautiful results.For information on individual subject programs, see page 30.
Place the subject in the focus frames.
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 icons are displayed, programmed AE is active.The exposure mode indicator is not displayed in auto-recording mode.
Programmed AE
Portrait
Sports action
Landscape
Sunset
Night portrait
If the flash mode (p.32) is set to autoflash or autoflash with red-eye reduction, the flash will not fire in the landscape, sunset, or night portrait modes.To use the flash, change the flash mode to fill flash; the flash will fire with each exposure regardless of the amount of light.
Night portrait
AUTO-RECORDING MODE
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Pressing the subject-program button (1) cycles through the modes.The active sub­ject program will be indicated at the top of the live image.The subject program will remain in effect until it is changed or the mode dial is turned to another position. Except for macro, digital subject programs cannot be used in the multi-function recording mode.
While camera performance is optimized for each shooting condition, some
changes can be made to camera settings with subject programs.The flash mode (p. 32) can be changed and the exposure can be altered using the exposure-compensation function (p.52). In extreme lighting conditions, changes in expo­sure compensation may not produce the intended results in the portrait, or night portrait mode.The camera-shake warning (p.33) may appear in macro, landscape, sunset, or night portrait modes.
Digital-subject-program button
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Sports action Landscape Sunset Night portrait Programmed AE
Portrait
Macro
Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection
For information on individual subject pro­grams, see page 30.
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AUTO-RECORDING MODE
MACRO – used for close-up photography between 20 and 60 cm (0.7 – 2.0ft) from the CCD.The lens will automatically zoom to the macro position and cannot be changed. Because of parallax, the LCD monitor should be used to compose the picture.
NIGHT PORTRAIT – for deep, subtle night scenes.Because the flash does not fire, exposures can be long.The use of a tripod is recommended. If the flash mode is set to fill flash (p.32), the flash and background exposures are balanced. Ask your subject not to move after the flash burst;the shutter may still be open for the background exposure.
PORTRAIT – optimized to reproduce soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the background. Most portraits look best at a telephoto setting; longer focal lengths do not exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background.
LANDSCAPE – optimized to produce sharp, colorful landscapes.With bright out­door scenery, Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection activates this mode when recording the broad expanse of a landscape.
SPORTS ACTION – optimized to stop action.Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection activates this mode when shooting moving subjects at a distance with a telephoto lens setting.
SUNSET – optimized to produce rich, warm sunsets. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection recognizes the warmth of the setting sun in a landscape photo­graph and activates this mode.
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