User manual KONICA MINOLTA DIMAGE A200 - Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL COLOR MODE The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white as well as the color space. The color mode is set with the function button (p. 64). The live image on the monitors will reflect the selected color mode. For more on the color mode see page 68. Natural Color and Embedded Adobe RGB - reproduces the colors in the scene faithfully. Vivid Color - increases the saturation of the colors in the scene. Black & White monochrome images. produces 2 EXAMPLES BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta 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 digital camera Lithium-ion battery NP-800 Lithium-ion battery charger BC-900 Wireless remote control RC-D1 Neck strap NS-DG8000 Lens shade DLS-3 Lens cap LF-1349 Accessory shoe cap AV cable AVC-500 USB cable USB-3 Ulead VideoStudio CD-ROM DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM DiMAGE Viewer instruction manual Camera instruction manual Warranty card 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. Only use the battery specified in this manual that are manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta. Beware of counterfeit batteries; the use of these batteries will damage the product and may cause fire. 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. Microdrive is a trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. Adobe is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 3 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE NP-800 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES This camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithiumion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery. DANGER · Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery. · Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures over 60°C (140°F). · Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture. Water can corrode or damage the internal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak. · Do not drop or subject the battery to strong impacts. Impacts can damage the internal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak. · Do not store the battery near or in metallic products. · Do not use the battery with any other products. · Only use the specified charger. An inappropriate charger may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. · Do not use a leaking battery. If fluid from the battery enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the battery makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water. · Only use or charge the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between 0° and 40°C (32° and 104°F). Only store the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between ­20° and 30°C (­4° and 86°F) and a humidity of 45% to 85% RH. WARNING · Tape over the lithium-ion battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal. · If charging is not completed after the specified period elapses, unplug the charger and discontinue charging immediately. 4 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE GENERAL PRODUCT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories. WARNING Using the remote control battery improperly can cause it to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings. · Only use the remote-control battery specified in this manual. · Do not install the battery with the polarity (+/-) reversed. · Do not use the battery which shows wear or damage. · Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture. · Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble the battery. · Do not store the battery near or in metallic products. · Tape over the battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal. · Only use the camera battery specified in this manual. · Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. · Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was designed. An inappropriate current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. · Do not disassemble the camera or charger. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. · Immediately remove the battery 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. 5 · Keep the batteries, memory card, 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 these products in a humid environment, or operate them with wet hands. If liquid enters these products, immediately remove the battery or unplug the product, 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 these products 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 these products. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire. · When unplugging the AC adapter or charger, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the plug when removing it from an outlet. · Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter or charger cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. · If these products emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the battery taking care not to burn yourself as the battery may 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. · Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 6 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE CAUTION · Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. · If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the product. · The camera, charger, and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns. · Burns may result if the memory card or battery is 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 and charger, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet. · The rim of the lens hood can cause injury. Take care not to accidentally strike anyone with the camera when the lens hood is attached. · Do not use electronic transformers or travel adapters with the charger. The use of these devices may cause a fire or damage the product. · Do not use if the AC adapter or charger cord is damaged. · Do not cover the AC adapter or charger. A fire may result. · Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter or charger; this can hinder the unplugging of the units in emergencies. · Unplug the AC adapter or charger when cleaning or not in use. 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Color mode ......................................................................................................................................2 Before you begin ....................................................................................................................................3 For proper and safe use.........................................................................................................................4 Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................13 Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................16 Attaching the camera strap .....................................................................................................16 Removing the lens cap............................................................................................................16 Attaching the lens hood...........................................................................................................17 Charging the battery ................................................................................................................18 Installing and changing the battery..........................................................................................19 Battery condition indicator .......................................................................................................20 Auto power save......................................................................................................................20 External power supplies (sold separately)...............................................................................21 Inserting and changing a memory card...................................................................................22 Turning on the camera ............................................................................................................24 Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................24 Diopter adjustment ..................................................................................................................25 LCD monitor setup...................................................................................................................26 Display-mode button................................................................................................................27 Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................28 Setting the menu language .....................................................................................................29 Basic recording ....................................................................................................................................30 Setting the camera to record images automatically ................................................................30 Basic recording operation........................................................................................................30 Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................32 Automatic monitor amplification...............................................................................................32 Focus signals...........................................................................................................................33 Special focusing situations ......................................................................................................33 Using the built-in flash .............................................................................................................34 Flash range - automatic operation...........................................................................................34 Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................35 Anti-shake system ...................................................................................................................36 Basic playback ....................................................................................................................................37 Single-frame playback and histogram display.........................................................................38 Viewing images and histogram ...............................................................................................39 Rotating images.......................................................................................................................39 Deleting single images ............................................................................................................39 Changing the Quick View & playback display .........................................................................40 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Enlarged playback ...................................................................................................................41 Advanced recording .............................................................................................................................42 Recording mode display ..........................................................................................................42 Display-information button.......................................................................................................43 Focus-mode button..................................................................................................................44 Manual focus and Flex Digital Magnifier .................................................................................45 Changing AF-area modes........................................................................................................46 Spot AF areas..........................................................................................................................47 Flex Focus Point......................................................................................................................48 Macro mode.............................................................................................................................49 Exposure lock ..........................................................................................................................50 Exposure-mode dial.................................................................................................................50 Program - P ................................................................................................................51 Program shift - PA/PS..................................................................................................51 Auto recording ............................................................................................................52 Aperture priority - A.....................................................................................................54 Shutter priority - S.......................................................................................................55 Shutter-speed range and camera sensitivity (ISO) ....................................................55 Manual exposure - M ..................................................................................................56 Bulb exposures........................................................................................................................57 Digital Subject Programs .........................................................................................................58 Exposure and flash compensation ..........................................................................................59 White balance..........................................................................................................................60 Custom white balance calibration............................................................................................62 Using the function button.........................................................................................................64 Camera sensitivity - ISO .............................................................................................66 Flash range and camera sensitivity ............................................................................67 Attaching an accessory flash unit ...............................................................................67 Color mode .................................................................................................................68 About Adobe RGB ......................................................................................................69 Flash modes ...............................................................................................................70 Metering modes ..........................................................................................................72 Filter ............................................................................................................................73 Color-saturation compensation ...................................................................................74 Contrast compensation...............................................................................................74 9 Using the drive-mode button ...................................................................................................76 Self-timer.....................................................................................................................77 Recording with remote control ....................................................................................78 Setting up the camera for remote control ......................................................78 Using the remote control................................................................................79 Bracketing ...................................................................................................................80 Continuous advance ...................................................................................................82 Recording menu ...................................................................................................................................84 Navigating the recording-mode menu .....................................................................................84 Image size and image quality..................................................................................................86 About RAW image quality........................................................................................................88 Notes on image size and resolution ........................................................................................89 Spot AE area ...........................................................................................................................90 Flash control ............................................................................................................................90 AEL button ...............................................................................................................................92 Recording-mode reset .............................................................................................................93 Sharpness................................................................................................................................94 Date imprinting ........................................................................................................................95 Instant playback.......................................................................................................................96 Full-time AF .............................................................................................................................97 Direct Manual Focus................................................................................................................97 Memory - storing camera settings ...........................................................................................98 Memory recall ..........................................................................................................................99 DSP (Digital Subject Program) setup ....................................................................................100 Noise reduction......................................................................................................................100 Monitor amplification..............................................................................................................101 Digital zoom...........................................................................................................................102 A short guide to photography .............................................................................................................103 About exposure and flash compensation ..............................................................................104 What is an Ev? ......................................................................................................................105 Light sources and color .........................................................................................................105 Movie mode ..................................................................................................................................106 Movie recording .....................................................................................................................106 Navigating the movie menu...................................................................................................107 Image size and frame rate.....................................................................................................108 Movie mode ...........................................................................................................................108 Movie reset ............................................................................................................................109 Notes on movie recording .....................................................................................................109 Advanced playback ............................................................................................................................110 Viewing movies ......................................................................................................................110 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS Capturing a movie frame........................................................................................................111 Navigating the playback menu ..............................................................................................112 Frame-selection screen .........................................................................................................114 Delete ..................................................................................................................................115 Format ..................................................................................................................................116 View folder .............................................................................................................................116 Lock ..................................................................................................................................117 Movie editing..........................................................................................................................118 Slide Show.............................................................................................................................120 Magnification setup................................................................................................................120 About DPOF ..........................................................................................................................121 DPOF setup ...........................................................................................................................121 Date imprint ...........................................................................................................................122 Index print..............................................................................................................................122 Cancel print ...........................................................................................................................123 Copy and E-mail Copy ..........................................................................................................123 Viewing images using the remote control .............................................................................126 Changing the battery ................................................................................................127 Viewing images on a television .............................................................................................128 Setup menu ..................................................................................................................................129 Opening the setup menu .......................................................................................................129 Navigating the setup menu....................................................................................................130 Date and time setup ..............................................................................................................131 LCD brightness......................................................................................................................132 Lens accessory......................................................................................................................132 Video output ..........................................................................................................................132 Transfer mode .......................................................................................................................133 Anti-shake..............................................................................................................................133 Delete confirmation................................................................................................................133 Language...............................................................................................................................134 Shortcut help .........................................................................................................................134 File number memory..............................................................................................................136 Folder name ..........................................................................................................................136 Select folder...........................................................................................................................137 New folder .............................................................................................................................137 Reset default .........................................................................................................................138 Audio signals .........................................................................................................................140 Focus signals.........................................................................................................................140 Shutter FX .............................................................................................................................141 Volume ..................................................................................................................................141 11 Auto power save....................................................................................................................141 Data-transfer mode ............................................................................................................................142 System requirements.............................................................................................................142 Connecting the camera to a computer ..................................................................................143 Connecting to Windows 98 / 98 second edition ....................................................................144 Automatic installation ................................................................................................144 Manual installation ....................................................................................................145 QuickTime system requirements ...........................................................................................147 VideoStudio system requirements.........................................................................................147 Auto power save (Data-transfer mode) .................................................................................147 Memory card folder organization...........................................................................................148 Disconnecting the camera from the computer ......................................................................150 Windows 98 / 98 second edition..............................................................................150 Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP ................................................................150 Macintosh..................................................................................................................151 Changing the memory card (data-transfer mode) .................................................................152 Removing the driver software - Windows..............................................................................153 PictBridge ..............................................................................................................................154 Notes on printing errors.........................................................................................................155 Navigating the PictBridge menu ............................................................................................156 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................160 When using filters ..................................................................................................................162 About the lithium-ion battery charger cord ............................................................................163 About PC Flash Adapter PCT-100.........................................................................................163 Wide-angle Converter ACW-100, Telephoto Converter ACT-100, Close-up Lens CL-49-200...........164 Care and storage ...............................................................................................................................164 Camera care..........................................................................................................................164 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................165 Storage ..................................................................................................................................165 Operating temperatures and conditions ................................................................................165 Memory card care and handling............................................................................................166 Batteries.................................................................................................................................166 LCD monitor care ..................................................................................................................167 Copyright ...............................................................................................................................167 Before important events or journeys .....................................................................................167 Questions and service ...........................................................................................................167 Technical specifications......................................................................................................................168 Filter examples ..................................................................................................................................171 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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. 164). Microphone Movie mode (p. 106) Playback mode (p. 37, 110) Recording mode (p. 30, 42) Flash* (p. 34) Focusing ring (p. 45) Mode switch Main switch Control dial Focal-length index Zooming ring Card-slot door (p. 22) Shutter-release button Lens* Self-timer lamp (p. 77) Remote-control receiver (p. 78, 126) Camera Notes The focal-length scale on the zooming ring is given in 35mm focal-length equivalents. The DiMAGE Viewer software supplied with the camera can display the actual focal length used to capture the recorded image as well as the equivalent focal length in 35mm photography. 13 Manual exposure Shutter priority Aperture priority Program exposure Auto recording (p. (p. (p. (p. (p. 56) 55) 54) 51) 52) Exposure-mode dial Memory recall (p. 99) Portrait subject program (p. 58) Sports action subject program (p. 58) Sunset subject program (p. 58) Night portrait subject program (p. 58) Drive-mode button (p. 76) Display information button (p. 40) AE lock button (p. 50) Digital-zoom lever (p. 40, 41, 102) Function button (p. 64) Access lamp Controller Menu button Quick View/ Delete button (p. 39) Display mode button (p. 27) Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 25) Electronic viewfinder* (EVF) LCD monitor* (p. 26, 38, 42) Anti-shake button (p. 36) 14 NAMES OF PARTS Accessory shoe Strap eyelet (p.16) Speaker Focus-mode button (p. 44) Shift button Terminal cover The USB port. AV-out terminal, and DC terminal are located behind the cover. (p.21, 128, 143) Macro release (p. 49) Battery-chamber (p. 19) Battery-chamber lock (p. 19) Tripod socket 15 GETTING UP AND RUNNING This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries and memory card as well as the use of external power supplies. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP Attach the camera strap to the strap eyelets as shown. The tip of the strap should pass under the buckle (2). Always keep the camera strap around your neck in the event that you drop the camera. 1 2 REMOVING THE LENS CAP Using your thumb and index finger, pinch the inside or outside tabs of the lens cap to remove. When the camera is not in use, always replace the lens cap. 16 GETTING UP AND RUNNING ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD 1 The lens hood is used to control stray light from entering the lens and causing flare. When using the camera under bright light, the use of the lens hood is recommended. The lens hood should not be used with the built-in flash as it can cause a shadow. To mount the lens hood, align the rectangular dimple on the rim of the hood with the focal-length index on the top of the lens barrel (1). Slide the hood onto the end of the lens and turn it 90° clockwise until it clicks and the circular dimple is aligned with the focal-length index (2). When mounted correctly, the large petals of the lens hood should be to the top and bottom. Never force the lens hood. If it does not fit, check its orientation. To detach the lens hood, turn it 90° counterclockwise and remove. 2 The lens hood can be reverse mounted when the camera is not is use. With one of the large petals to the top, slide the hood onto the end of the lens. Turn it 90° clockwise until it it clicks into place. The lens hood can be attached or removed with the lens cap on the camera. To detach the lens hood, turn it 90° counterclockwise and remove. 17 CHARGING THE BATTERY Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery, read the safety warnings on page 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session. See page 166 for battery care and storage. Plug the power cord into the side of the charger unit (1). Plug the other end of the cord into a live household outlet. The included AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord in the region it was purchased. For more on the AC cable, see page 163. 1 With the battery contacts down and toward the charger, slide the battery into the unit. If the battery does not slide all the way into the charger, check its orientation. The indicator lamp (2) glows to show the battery is charging. The lamp goes out when the battery is charged. Charging time is approximately 90 minutes. 2 When the battery has been charged, remove it from the charger. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. 18 GETTING UP AND RUNNING INSTALLING AND CHANGING THE BATTERY This digital camera uses one NP-800 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 4 of this manual. When replacing batteries, the camera should be off. Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the batterychamber lock to the open position. Insert the battery with the battery contacts first. Insert the battery so that it slides past the battery latch in the chamber. Push the battery into the chamber until the latch clicks into place. To remove a battery, slide the battery latch to the side of the battery chamber; the battery will spring out. Close the battery-chamber door and slide the batterychamber lock to the close position. 19 BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. The monitor indicator will change from white to red when battery power is low. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed when the camera is on. Low-battery indicator - the battery is partially charged. The monitor will turn off while the flash is charging to save power. Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The battery should be recharged as soon as possible. This warning automatically appears and remains on the monitors until the battery is recharged. The monitor will turn off while the flash is charging to save power. If power falls below this level when the camera is on, the battery-exhausted message appears just before the camera shuts down. If the battery warning is displayed, movie recording, movie editing, and UHS continuous advance cannot be used. AUTO POWER SAVE To conserve battery power, the camera will turn off the monitors and unnecessary functions if an operation is not made within three minutes (auto power save). To restore power, press the shutter-release button partway down or press the main switch. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 141). If an operation is not made within thirty minutes, the camera will shut down (auto power off). Press the main switch to restore power. 20 GETTING UP AND RUNNING EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES (SOLD SEPARATELY) 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. The included adapter power cord is designed for the current requirements of the sales region. The External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 is a portable power source and significantly extends the operating time of the camera. The kit contains a high-power lithium-ion battery, holder, and charger. The battery, holder, and charger are also available separately. Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before changing between power supplies. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter unit. Remove the terminal cover from the right (1). The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss. 1 Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter or battery pack into the DC terminal (2). Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet. 2 21 INSERTING AND CHANGING A MEMORY CARD Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or removing a memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. A memory card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will be displayed on the monitors. Type I and II CompactFlash cards and Microdrives are compatible with this camera. For memory card care and handling, see page 166. Open the card-slot door in the direction indicated. Insert a memory card all the way into the card 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 oriented correctly. Close the card-slot door. Accessory The CompactFlash Adapter for SD Memory Cards SD-CF1 allows SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards to be used with this camera. 22 GETTING UP AND RUNNING 1 2 3 4 To eject a card, open the card-slot door (1), and press and release the card-eject lever to extend it (2). Press the card-eject lever to eject the card (3). The card can now be pulled out. Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use. The card-eject lever should remain inside the camera body. If it extends, push it into the camera. Insert a new memory card and close the card-slot door (4). If the "Unable to use card. Format?" message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. Using the left/right keys of the controller, select "Yes" to format the card. "No" closes the window without formatting the card; remove the unformatted card from the camera. Formatting erases all data on the memory card permanently. Depending on the memory card, formatting can take several minutes. A memory card can also be formatted in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 116). A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. 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: Europe: http://www.konicaminolta.us/ http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com 23 TURNING ON THE CAMERA Press the main switch to turn on the camera. An audio signal sounds to indicate the power is turned on. The audio signal can be turned off with the setup menu (p. 140). If the camera shuts down immediately after it is turned on, the battery power is low. See page 18 on how to charge the battery. Press the main switch to turn the camera off. HANDLING THE CAMERA While using the electronic viewfinder (EVF) or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with the palm of your left hand. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily. See page 26 for LCD monitor setup. 24 GETTING UP AND RUNNING DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT The EVF has a built-in diopter that can be adjusted between ­5 to +2. While looking through the EVF, turn the diopter-adjustment dial until the viewfinder image is sharp. Konica Minolta History On February 20th, 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. On board his Friendship 7 spacecraft was a Minolta Hi-matic camera to record that historic event. The 4 hour, 55 minute, and 23 second flight orbited the Earth three times at an average speed of 28,000 kph (17,500 mph). Mr. Glenn visited our Sakai camera factory in Japan on May 24th, 1963 to plant a palm tree to celebrate the occasion. The palm tree is still in the courtyard of the factory and stands over eight meters tall (26ft). The camera? It was not lost. It is on display at the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. This and other objects from John Glenn's Friendship 7 Mercury flight can be found in galley 210, "Apollo to the Moon." 25 LCD MONITOR SET UP This camera has a swiveling LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor from the right. The monitor unit can be opened up to 180° to the left (1). 1 2 There is a clickstop every 90°. When opened, the LCD monitor can be rotated 90° downward and 180° forward (2). Never force the monitor beyond this; the hinge will be damaged. When the monitor is rotated 180° forward, the image is rotated automatically so that it is oriented correctly. If the monitor image appears up-side-down, check it has been rotated completely. 3 26 GETTING UP AND RUNNING To set the monitor against the body, open the monitor unit to the left (1), rotate it 180° forward (2), and fold the monitor against the back of the camera (3). When not in use, store the LCD monitor in its original position to protect the screen from damage. When the LCD monitor unit is closed with the screen facing the body, the EVF activates. DISPLAY MODE BUTTON Images can be viewed either with the EVF or LCD monitor. Pressing the display mode button switches the active display between the EVF and monitor. Under bright light, the EVF allows easier viewing. 27 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME After initially inserting a memory card and battery, 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 each time the camera is turned on. This message is also displayed if the clock and calendar reset when the camera is stored without a battery for a long time. Use the left/right keys of the controller to select "Yes." "No" cancels the operation. Set date/time. Yes No Press the center of the controller to open the date/time setup screen. Date/Time set 2004 . 10 . 23 13 : 14 YYYY/MM/DD Use the left and right keys to select the item to be changed. Use the up and down keys to adjust the item. :move :sel :enter Date/Time setting screen 28 GETTING UP AND RUNNING Press the central button to set the clock and calendar. The setup menu will be displayed. SETTING THE MENU LANGUAGE LCDbrightness Lens acc. Transfer mode Date/Time set Video output Language ­ None Data storage ­ NTSC English For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set. While holding down the shift button (1) press the menu button (2) to open the setup menu. 2 1 Navigating the menu is simple. The up/down and left/right keys of the controller move the cursor and change settings on the menu. The center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. Use the down controller key to highlight the language menu option. Press the right key to highlight the menu language. LCDbrightness Lens acc. Transfer mode Date/Time set Video output Language ­ None Data storage ­ NTSC English Date/Time set Video output Language English Press the central button of the controller to open the language screen. Language Japanese English Deutsch Français Español Chinese Italiano Svenska Use the four-way key off the controller to highlight the new menu language. Press the central button of the controller to set the language. :sel. :enter 29 BASIC RECORDING SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY 1 2 Set the exposure dial to the program (P) position (1). Confirm the mode switch is in the recording position (2). All camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to make photography effortless. The Auto exposure mode acts like the program mode, except that the many of the recording functions are reset each time it is selected, see page 52 for more information. BASIC RECORDING OPERATION 1 1 Use the zooming ring to frame the subject (1). The effect of the zoom is immediately displayed in the viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor. Place the subject within the focus frame. For off-center subjects, use the focus-lock function (p. 32). The subject must be within the focus range of the lens: 0.5m (1.6ft) - . For subjects closer than 0.5m (1.6ft), use the macro function (p. 49). Focus frame 30 BASIC RECORDING 2 3 Press the shutter-release button partway down (2) to lock the focus and exposure. When the focus is set, an AF sensor is displayed in the live image to indicate the point of focus. The focus signals (p. 33) on the monitors will confirm that the image is in focus. If the focus signal is red, the camera was unable to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until the signal is white. The shutter speed and aperture value will change from white to black indicating the exposure is locked. Focus signal AF sensor Shutter-speed and aperture Press the shutter-release button all the way down (3) to take the picture. The access lamp blinks indicating the image data is being written to the memory card. Never remove a card while data is being transferred. 31 FOCUS LOCK The focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down. · The focus signals will indicate that the focus is locked. The shutter speed and aperture value will change from white to black indicating the exposure is locked. · When the focus is set, an AF sensor is displayed on the live image to indicate the point of focus. Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, recompose the subject within the image area. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. AUTOMATIC MONITOR AMPLIFICATION In extremely low-light conditions when the camera-sensitivity gain has reached its limit, the automatic monitor-amplification function will intensify the EVF and LCD monitor image. The live image will be brighter. This will have no effect on the final image. This function can be turned off in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 101). 32 BASIC RECORDING FOCUS SIGNALS This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signals in the lower right corner of the EVF and LCD monitor indicate the focus status. For more information on autofocus modes, see p. 44. White focus indicator - focus confirmed. Red focus indicator - the subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system from focusing. The shutter can be released. If the AF system cannot focus on a certain subject, focus lock can be used with an object at the same distance as the main subject or the camera can be focused manually (p. 45). SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS 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 the focus-lock function can be used to focus on another object at the same distance as your main subject, and then the image can be recomposed to take the picture. The subject is too dark. The subject in the focus frame is low in contrast. Two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame. The subject is near a very bright object or area. 33 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH In low-light conditions or indoors, the flash is needed to illuminate the subject and reduce blurring through camera shake. The flash can also be used as a fill light in direct sunlight to soften harsh shadows. Always remove the lens hood when using the built-in flash; the hood may cast a shadow if mounted. To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each side; confirm the flash is completely raised before using. The flash position must be set manually, and once up, the flash unit will always fire regardless of the amount of ambient light. The following indicators will appear in the upper left corner of the EVF and LCD monitors to show the flash status. The red flash indicator appears when the flash is charging. The white flash indicator appears when the flash is ready to fire. After taking a picture, the OK indicator appears briefly if the flash properly exposed the subject. FLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATION The camera will automatically control the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must be within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens' wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position. Wide-angle position Telephoto position 0.5m ~ 3.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.) 0.5m ~ 3.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.) 34 BASIC RECORDING CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be safely hand held, the camera-shake warning appears on the monitors regardless if Anti-shake is active. 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 when the shutterrelease button is pressed partway down, place the camera on a tripod, use the flash, Anti-shake, increase the camera sensitivity (ISO) (p. 66), or zoom the lens towards the wide-angle position until the warning disappears. Camera-shake indicator 35 ANTI-SHAKE SYSTEM The Anti-shake system minimizes the affect of camera shake. Anti-shake is employed when the shutter speed falls below a certain limit depending on the focal length in use. The effectiveness of Anti-shake depends on the shutter speed in use and the degree of shaking. The system may not work with moving subjects or when the camera is panned. When the system is active, the Anti-shake indicator appears. Anti-shake can be turned off and on by pressing the Antishake button (1). Frame the subject as described in the basic operation section and press the shutter-release button partway down. Confirm the image has stabilized on the monitor and press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. Anti-shake indicator 1 Anti-shake is not effective with a tripod mounted camera; turn off the Anti-shake function to conserve power. If the camera is overheating because of operating and ambient temperatures, the Antishake indicator turns red and the system will turn off automatically. Allow the camera to cool before using Anti-shake. 36 BASIC RECORDING BASIC PLAYBACK Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback modes. This section covers the basic functions in both modes. The playback mode has additional menu functions, see page 112. To view images from the playback mode, turn the mode switch to the playback position. To view images from the recording or movie recording modes, press the Quick View / delete button. 37 SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK AND HISTOGRAM DISPLAY Mode indicator Magnification display (p. 41) Image size (p. 86) Image quality (p. 86) Battery-condition indicator (p.20) Folder number - image file number White-balance setting (p. 60) Date of capture Time of capture Lock indicator (p. 117) Print indicator (p. 121) E-mail copy indicator (p. 123) Frame number / total number of images Degree of exposure compensation (p. 59) Aperture value Shutter speed Histogram Image file name (p. 149) The dark area of the histogram shows the Folder name (p. 136) luminance distribution of the recorded image from Sensitivity setting (p. 66) black (left) to white (right). Each one of the 256 vertical lines indicates the relative proportion of that light value in the image. The histogram can be used to evaluate exposure and contrast, but displays no color information. Areas of the image approaching the shadow and highlight luminance limit blink in the image thumbnail. 38 BASIC PLAYBACK VIEWING IMAGES AND HISTOGRAM When in the Quick View or playback mode, use the left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the images on the memory card. To view the histogram of a still image, press the up key. Press the down key to return to single-frame playback. To return to a recording mode from Quick View, press the menu button. ROTATING IMAGES Press the down key of the controller to rotate a displayed image 90° left, 90° right, or horizontally. DELETING SINGLE IMAGES The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. To delete a displayed image, press the Quick View/delete button; a confirmation screen will appear. Delete this frame? Use the left/right keys to highlight "Yes." "No" will cancel the operation. Press the controller to execute the command on the confirmation screen. The camera will return to playback mode. Yes No Confirmation screen 39 CHANGING THE QUICK VIEW & PLAYBACK DISPLAY The display information button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes between full display and image only. Full display Image only INDEX PLAYBACK To view the recorded images in a 9frame index, press the left side of the digital-zoom lever. Index playback In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller moves the yellow border to the adjacent image. When the image is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, E-mail copy indicator, 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 QuickView/delete button (p. 39). When either side of the digital-zoom lever is pressed, the highlighted image will be displayed in the single-frame playback mode. The control dial displays the next 9 frames. 40 BASIC PLAYBACK ENLARGED PLAYBACK In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged up to 10X for closer examination. The starting magnification can be selected from 2X, 4X, and 10X in section 2 of the playback menu (p. 120). RAW images cannot be enlarged. 1 Press the right (+) side of the digital-zoom lever (1) to enlarge the image. The degree of magnification is displayed on the monitors. To reduce the magnification, press the left (-) side of the lever; magnification can be reduced to 1.1X. Holding down the shift button on the left side of the body and pressing the digital-zoom lever changes the magnification in larger increments. Control dial can be used to scroll through the image files. If the subsequent image has same orientation and size, it will be displayed with the same magnification. Locator Scroll arrow Use the four-way key to scroll the image. Holding down the shift button on the left side of the body and pressing the four-way key scrolls the image faster. The locator shows the area of the image being viewed. Pressing the menu button or reducing the magnification below X1.1 cancels the enlarged playback. Press the display information button (i+) to hide or show the display indicators. 41 ADVANCED RECORDING This section contains detailed information on the camera's recording functions and operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need. RECORDING MODE DISPLAY 10. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 66) 11. White-balance indicator (p. 60) 12. Metering-mode indicator (p. 72) 13. Exposure-mode indicator (p. 50) 14. Shutter-speed display 15. Aperture display 16. Exposure-compensation display (p. 59) 17. Macro-mode indicator (p. 49) 18. Focus signal (p. 33) 19. Date-imprinting indicator (p. 95) 20. Frame counter (p. 87) 21. Drive-mode indicator (p. 76) 22. Focus-mode indicator (p. 44) 23. Anti-shake indicator (p. 36) 24. Camera-shake indicator (p. 35) 25. Battery-condition indicator (p. 20) 26. Image-quality indicator (p. 86) 27. Image-size display (p. 86) 28. Magnification display (p. 102) 29. Color-mode indicator (p. 68) Lens-accessory indicator (p. 132) Flash-mode indicator (p. 70) Flash signal (p. 34) Mode indicator Flash-compensation display (p. 59) Filter display (p. 73) Sharpness display (p. 94) Color-saturation-compensation display (p. 74) 9. Contrast-compensation display (p. 74) A. Focus frame B. Spot metering area (p. 72) C. Flex Focus Point (p. 48) 42 ADVANCED RECORDING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. D. AF sensor (red) (p. 31) E. Spot AF area (white) (p. 47) DISPLAY INFORMATION BUTTON The display information button controls what information is displayed with the live image. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles to the next format: standard display, real-time histogram, focus frame, and live image only. Standard display Real-time histogram Focus frame only Live image only The real-time histogram shows the approximate luminance distribution of the live image. This histogram will not be accurate when the monitor image is amplified (p. 32, 101), or the built-in or a compatible flash unit (p. 91) is used. The histogram of a recorded image may not show the same distribution as the real-time histogram. Scale To display a grid or scale over the display formats, press and hold the shift button (1) and press the display information button to cycle through the options: grid, scale, and off. 1 Grid 43 FOCUS-MODE BUTTON Single-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, and manual focus is set with the focus-mode button. Press the button to select the appropriate focus mode. The continuous AF and manual focusmode indicators will be displayed in the lower right corner of the monitors. Single-shot AF - a general purpose autofocusing mode. Its operation is described in the basic recording section. Continuous AF - used for photographing moving subjects. When the shutterrelease button is pressed partway down, the autofocus system will activate and continue to focus until the exposure is made. When using continuous AF with the wide focus area (p. 46), the AF sensors used to indicate the point of focus will not be displayed. The continuous AF mode may have difficulty focusing on fast subjects. In this situation, use manual focus to focus on a point in the subject's path and release the shutter-release button just before the subject reaches that point; there is a slight delay between the time the shutter-release button is pressed and the shutter opens. Manual focus - To manually focus the camera. See the following section for operation. Focus signals Single-shot AF - focus confirmed and locked. Continuous AF - focus confirmed. Red focus indicator - the subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system from focusing. The shutter can be released. 44 ADVANCED RECORDING MANUAL FOCUS AND FLEX DIGITAL MAGNIFIER The manual focus mode can be set with the focus-mode button (p. 44). Always use the monitor image to confirm focus. The approximate object distance from the CCD is displayed near the frame counter. Approximate location of the CCD plane The Flex Digital Magnifier is a focusing aid for manual focus. The live image within the magnification area is automatically magnified to judge sharpness as the focusing ring is turned. The Flex Digital Magnifier is disabled when using the digital zoom. Turn the focusing ring to focus the camera. The image within the magnification area is enlarged. The locator shows which portion of the image is displayed. When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, or the camera is not focued for several seconds, the entire image area is displayed. During manual focus, the magnification area or magnified image can be moved. Press the central button of the controller, then use the four-way keys to move the area; the magnification area will turn blue. The magnified image area can be scrolled using the four-way keys. Holding down the shift button on the side of the body and pressing the central button of the controller centers the area. Object distance Locator 45 CHANGING AF-AREA MODES AF-area modes can be selected between the wide focus frame, spot AF area, and Flex Focus Point. The AF-area modes cannot be changed when using the digital zoom. Press the center button of the controller; the active focus frame turns blue. Turn the control dial to cycle through the AF-area modes. Wide focus area - a general purpose focus area. Its operation is described in the basic recording section (p. 30). Spot AF areas - eleven selectable focus areas (p. 47). Flex Focus Point - a cross-hair focus point that can be placed anywhere in the image area (p. 48). Use the four-way keys of the controller to select the spot AF area or move the Flex Focus Point. Press the center of the controller or press the shutter-release button partway down to set the AF-area; the selected AF area turns white. See instructions in the following pages. 46 ADVANCED RECORDING SPOT AF AREAS One of the eleven spot AF areas can be selected. Spot AF areas cannot be used with the digital zoom or movie recording. Press the central button of the controller and select the spot AF area mode using the control dial as described on the previous page. When the spot AF area mode is selected, eleven spot AF areas are displayed. The active AF area is blue. Use the controller's four-way keys (1) to select a new area. Pressing the center button of the controller while pressing the shift button resets the AF area to the center. Press the central button of the controller to select the area; the other ten areas disappear. Only when a focus area has been selected, can the controller be used for other camera operations. Pressing the shutter-release button partway down also completes the operation; the spot AF area turns red briefly to confirm focus. Once a focus area is selected, it remains active even after the picture has been taken. Press the center of the controller to select another area. 47 FLEX FOCUS POINT The Flex Focus Point (FFP) is a powerful tool for off-center subjects. It can be moved to any point in the image area. The FFP cannot be used with the digital zoom or movie recording. Press the central button of the controller and select the FFP mode using the control dial as described on page 46. When the FFP mode is selected, a blue crosshair is displayed. Use the controller's four-way keys to move the Flex Focus Point in the live image. Pressing the shift button while using the four-way key moves the point faster. Pressing the central button of the controller while pressing the shift button returns the focus point to the center of the image area. Press the central button of the controller to fix the position; the Flex Focus Point turns white. Pressing the shutter-release button partway down also completes the operation; the FFP turns red briefly to confirm focus. Press the center of the controller to move the Flex Focus Point to another location. 48 ADVANCED RECORDING MACRO MODE The macro mode is used for close-up photographs of small objects. The built-in flash cannot be used with macro mode. The use of a tripod is recommended. Align one of the arrows on the zooming ring with the index next to the macro switch and slide the switch forward. The lens must be zoomed to the wide-angle or telephoto position for the macro switch to engage. The zooming ring is locked at the wide-angle position. At the telephoto position, the zooming ring can move slightly to make fine adjustments to image size. The macro indicator is displayed in the lower right corner of the monitors. Make sure the subject is within the macro focusing range: Wide-angle position Telephoto position Approximate location of the CCD plane 0.3 ~ 0.6m (12 ~ 24 in.) 0.25 ~ 0.6m (10 ~ 24 in.) Macro-mode indicator Shooting tips Because of the high image magnification, hand holding cameras during close-up photography is very difficult. When possible, use a tripod. Use the Flex Focus Point to specify the area to be in focus. Because depth of field (the area in focus) is narrow in close-up photography, using focus lock with off-center subjects can cause minor errors which are exaggerated at high magnifications. 49 EXPOSURE LOCK The AE lock button locks the automatic exposure system. This function allows the exposure to be set by a gray card or reference target outside the scene. When using flash in the P or A exposure modes, slowshutter sync is active (p. 71). The operation of the AE lock button can be customized in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 92). Press and hold the AE lock button to lock the exposure; the shutter speed and aperture monitor displays turns black; releasing the button cancels the setting. Frame the subject and press the shutterrelease button partway down to lock focus. EXPOSURE-MODE DIAL The exposure-mode dial is used to select traditional exposure modes as well as subject programs that optimize camera settings to specific shooting conditions. Camera settings saved in the camera can also be recalled with this dial. Simply turn the dial to the appropriate position. Manual exposure (p. 56) Shutter priority (p. 55) Aperture priority (p. 54) Program exposure (p. 51) Auto recording (p. 52) Memory recall (p. 99) Portrait subject program (p. 58) Sports action subject program (p. 58) Sunset subject program (p. 58) Night portrait subject program (p. 58) Exposure-mode indicator 50 ADVANCED RECORDING