User manual KONICA MINOLTA DYNAX 7D

Konica Minolta Customer Support: www.konicaminoltasupport.com Konica Minolta Photo World: www.konicaminoltaphotoworld.com Become a member of the Konica Minolta Photo World today. It is free for registered customers of Konica Minolta. Register now, save 29.99 EUR, get DiMAGE Messenger for free! © 2005 Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention. 9979 2181 50 0205/12984 Printed in Germany E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 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. Dynax digital camera Lithium-ion battery NP-400 Lithium-ion battery charger BC-400 Wide Strap WS-4 Video Cable VC-500 USB Cable USB-2 LCD Monitor Protection Panel MPP-100 DiMAGE Viewer software CD-ROM DiMAGE Instruction Manuals CD-ROM Camera instruction manual Pocket Reference Guide Install Guide Konica Minolta International Warranty Certificate This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta. Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Konica Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories. 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. This manual contains information on products and accessories available at the time of printing. To obtain compatibility information on products not contained in this manual, contact a Konica Minolta service facility. While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of this information, Konica Minolta assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions of this instruction manual. Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. Dynax. and DiMAGE are trademarks 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. Microdrive is a trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. 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-400 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES This camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithium-ion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery. GENERAL PRODUCT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories. WARNING · Only use the 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. · Keep the battery, 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 look at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder or lens. It may damage your eyesight or cause blindness. 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 5 · 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. CAUTION · Do not point a photographic lens directly at the sun. If sunlight is focused on an inflammable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap when the lens is not in use. · 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. · 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. 6 For proper and safe use 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Before you begin....................................................................................................................................3 For proper and safe use ........................................................................................................................4 Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................14 Camera body...........................................................................................................................14 Recording mode display .........................................................................................................16 Viewfinder ................................................................................................................................17 Getting up and running .......................................................................................................................18 Attaching the camera strap.....................................................................................................18 Attaching a lens ......................................................................................................................19 Removing a lens......................................................................................................................19 Diopter adjustment..................................................................................................................20 Installing the monitor protection panel ...................................................................................20 Charging the battery................................................................................................................21 Installing and changing the battery.........................................................................................22 Battery condition indicator ......................................................................................................23 Auto power save .....................................................................................................................23 Inserting and changing a memory card ..................................................................................24 Turning on the camera ............................................................................................................25 Setting the date and time........................................................................................................26 Basic recording ....................................................................................................................................27 Setting the camera to record images automatically ...............................................................27 Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................27 Basic recording display ...........................................................................................................27 Basic recording operation .......................................................................................................28 Focus signals ..........................................................................................................................29 Special focusing situations .....................................................................................................29 Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................30 Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................30 Using the built-in flash ............................................................................................................31 Anti-Shake system ..................................................................................................................32 Display button .........................................................................................................................33 Basic playback ....................................................................................................................................34 Viewing images .......................................................................................................................34 Rotating images ......................................................................................................................35 Histogram display ...................................................................................................................35 Deleting single images ............................................................................................................36 Changing the playback display ...............................................................................................37 Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................38 Advanced recording.............................................................................................................................39 Exposure-mode dial ................................................................................................................39 Program - P .............................................................................................................................40 Full -auto program...................................................................................................................40 Program shift - PA/PS ..............................................................................................................41 Aperture priority - A.................................................................................................................42 Shutter priority - S...................................................................................................................43 Manual exposure - M ..............................................................................................................44 Bulb exposures...........................................................................................................45 Attaching a remote cord (optional)..........................................................................................45 Exposure lock - AEL button ....................................................................................................46 About slow sync......................................................................................................................47 Exposure and flash compensation..........................................................................................48 Metering modes ......................................................................................................................50 Camera sensitivity - ISO .........................................................................................................51 Focus-mode dial .....................................................................................................................52 AF / MF button ........................................................................................................................53 Depth-of-field preview.............................................................................................................53 Focus-area switch ...................................................................................................................54 Spot AF.......................................................................................................................54 Focus-area selection ..................................................................................................55 Drive modes ............................................................................................................................56 Frames-remaining counter ......................................................................................................56 Continuous-advance notes .....................................................................................................57 Self-timer notes .......................................................................................................................57 Bracketing notes .....................................................................................................................58 Attaching the eyepiece cap.....................................................................................................59 Optional viewfinder accessories .............................................................................................59 White balance..........................................................................................................................60 Preset white balance ..................................................................................................60 Custom white balance................................................................................................61 Color temperature.......................................................................................................62 Memory - storing camera settings ..........................................................................................63 8 Table of contents 9 Recording menu...................................................................................................................................64 Navigating the recording menu ...............................................................................................64 Image size and image quality..................................................................................................66 Color mode..............................................................................................................................68 About Adobe RGB ..................................................................................................................68 Digital Effects (FX) Control ......................................................................................................69 Recording mode reset.............................................................................................................70 Bracketing setup .....................................................................................................................70 Bracketing order......................................................................................................................70 Flash modes ............................................................................................................................71 Wireless/Remote flash.............................................................................................................72 Wireless/Remote camera and flash ranges ............................................................................74 Flash control............................................................................................................................75 Manual flash and power ratio..................................................................................................76 Instant playback ......................................................................................................................77 Noise reduction .......................................................................................................................77 Interval ....................................................................................................................................78 A short guide to photography..............................................................................................................80 Light sources and color...........................................................................................................81 What is an Ev? ........................................................................................................................81 Playback menu ....................................................................................................................................82 Navigating the playback menu................................................................................................82 Frame-selection screen...........................................................................................................83 Delete ....................................................................................................................................84 Format ....................................................................................................................................85 View folder...............................................................................................................................85 Lock ....................................................................................................................................86 Index playback format.............................................................................................................87 Slide Show ..............................................................................................................................88 About DPOF ............................................................................................................................88 DPOF setup .............................................................................................................................89 Date imprint.............................................................................................................................90 Index print ...............................................................................................................................90 Cancel print .............................................................................................................................90 Opening the custom & setup menus ...................................................................................................91 Custom menu ....................................................................................................................................92 AF / Shutter release priority setup ..........................................................................................94 Focus-hold button setup.........................................................................................................94 AF / MF button setup ..............................................................................................................94 AEL button setup.....................................................................................................................95 AF with shutter-release button ................................................................................................95 Auto AF setup .........................................................................................................................96 Control-dial setup....................................................................................................................96 Control-dial (exposure compensation) setup ..........................................................................96 Control-dial lock ......................................................................................................................97 Exposure-compensation setup ...............................................................................................97 AF illuminator...........................................................................................................................97 Shutter lock .............................................................................................................................97 AF area setup ..........................................................................................................................98 Monitor display setup..............................................................................................................98 Recording display setup .........................................................................................................98 Anti-Shake viewfinder display setup.......................................................................................98 ISO button setup .....................................................................................................................99 Zone Matching ........................................................................................................................99 ISO menu setup ....................................................................................................................100 M-SET button setup..............................................................................................................100 Creating a menu shortcut.........................................................................................100 Custom menu reset...............................................................................................................101 Setup menu ..................................................................................................................................102 LCD brightness......................................................................................................................104 Transfer mode .......................................................................................................................104 Video output ..........................................................................................................................105 Viewing images on a television .............................................................................................105 Audio signals .........................................................................................................................106 Language...............................................................................................................................106 Date and time setup..............................................................................................................107 File number memory .............................................................................................................107 Folder name ..........................................................................................................................108 Select folder ..........................................................................................................................108 New folder .............................................................................................................................109 LCD backlight........................................................................................................................109 Auto power save ...................................................................................................................109 Menu section memory...........................................................................................................110 Delete confirmation ...............................................................................................................110 Clean CCD.............................................................................................................................110 Reset default .........................................................................................................................112 11 10 Table of contents Accessory notes.................................................................................................................................114 AC Adapter AC-11 (sold separately) .....................................................................................114 About the battery charger cord.............................................................................................114 Vertical Control Grip VC-7D (sold separately).......................................................................115 Focusing-screen compatibility ..............................................................................................115 Lens shadowing ....................................................................................................................115 Smooth focus ........................................................................................................................116 Focal-length conversion........................................................................................................116 CCD-plane indicator..............................................................................................................117 Lens compatibility .................................................................................................................117 Attaching an accessory flash ................................................................................................117 Flash compatibility ................................................................................................................118 High-Speed Sync. (HSS) .......................................................................................................118 Using the flash terminal.........................................................................................................119 Data-transfer mode............................................................................................................................120 System requirements ............................................................................................................120 Connecting the camera to a computer .................................................................................121 Connecting to Windows 98/98 second edition.....................................................................122 Automatic installation ...............................................................................................122 Manual installation....................................................................................................123 Auto power save (Data-transfer mode) .................................................................................125 Memory card folder organization ..........................................................................................126 Disconnecting the camera from the computer .....................................................................128 Windows 98/98 second edition................................................................................128 Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP ................................................................128 Macintosh .................................................................................................................129 Changing the memory card (data-transfer mode) ................................................................130 Windows 98/98 second edition................................................................................130 Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP ................................................................130 Macintosh .................................................................................................................130 Removing the driver software - Windows.............................................................................131 PictBridge..............................................................................................................................132 Notes on printing errors ........................................................................................................133 Navigating the PictBridge menu ...........................................................................................134 Batch print ................................................................................................................135 Index print.................................................................................................................135 Paper size .................................................................................................................136 Layout .......................................................................................................................136 Print quality...............................................................................................................137 Data print ..................................................................................................................137 DPOF print................................................................................................................137 12 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................138 Care and storage ...............................................................................................................................141 Camera care ..........................................................................................................................141 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................141 Storage ..................................................................................................................................141 Operating temperatures and conditions ...............................................................................142 Memory card care and handling ...........................................................................................142 Batteries ................................................................................................................................142 LCD monitor care ..................................................................................................................143 Copyright...............................................................................................................................143 Before important events or journeys.....................................................................................143 Questions and service...........................................................................................................143 Technical specifications .....................................................................................................................144 Table of contents 13 NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA BODY * 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. 141). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Front control dial Shutter-release button Exposure-mode dial (p. 39) Dial Lock Release Flash (p. 31) Exposure-compensation dial (p. 48) Flash-compensation dial (p. 48) Flash sync. terminal (p. 119) Strap eyelet (p. 18) DC terminal (p. 114) Remote-control terminal (p. 45) 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Focus-mode dial (p. 52) Lens release (p. 19) Lens mount Mirror* Lens contacts* Self-timer lamp (p. 57) Tripod socket Depth-of-field preview button (p. 53) Battery-chamber release (p. 22) Battery-chamber door (p. 22) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Main switch Eyepiece sensors* Viewfinder* (p. 17) Eyepiece cup (p. 59) Accessory shoe Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 20) Drive-mode dial (p. 56) AE lock button (p. 46) Metering-mode dial (p. 50) White-balance button (p. 60) White-balance dial (p. 60) AF/MF button (p. 53) Rear control dial USB port/Video-out terminal (p. 105, 121) 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Card-slot door (p. 24) Controller & Spot-AF button (p. 54) Focus-area switch (p. 54) Access lamp Anti-Shake switch (p. 32) Camera-sensitivity (ISO) button (p. 51) Memory set button (p. 63) LCD monitor* (p. 16, 34) Playback button (p. 34) Delete button (p. 36) Magnification button (p. 38) Display button (p. 33, 37) Menu button 14 Names of parts 15 RECORDING MODE DISPLAY The recording display shows information on camera operation in panels. The information displayed varies with the functions set. As the camera is rotated to a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to compensate for the camera position. VIEWFINDER Wide focus frame Spot AF area (p. 54) 1. Memory / exposure mode / exposure panel 2. Flash panel 3. Digital Effects panel 4. Metering / AF area / AF mode / Release priority / Drive mode panel 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. AE lock / battery condition panel Ev scale Color mode / camera-sensitivity panel Image size / quality panel White-balance panel Frame counter Local focus areas (p. 55) Spot-metering area (p. 50) The spot AF area and local focus areas are illuminated briefly to indicate the point of focus when the focus is locked. Camera Notes The monitor-display setup and recording-display setup custom functions in section 3 of the custom menu control the monitor display (p. 92, 98). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Anti-Shake scale (p. 32) Flash-compensation indicator (p. 48) Flash signal (p. 31) High-speed sync. indicator (p. 118) Wireless/Remote flash indicator (p. 72) Manual focus indicator (p. 52) AE lock indicator (p. 46) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Focus signal (p. 29) Shutter-speed display Aperture display Ev scale Camera-shake warning (p. 30) Frames-remaining counter (p. 56) 16 Names of parts 17 GETTING UP AND RUNNING This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries, memory cards, and lenses as well as the use of external power supplies. ATTACHING A LENS This camera uses interchangeable lenses. See page 117 for compatible lenses. Never touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens contacts and mirror. Take care not to let dust enter the body. Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. Always keep the camera strap around your neck in the event that you drop the camera. Pass the tip of the strap through the camera's strap eyelet from below (1). Attach the strap so the tip comes between the strap and the camera. The side of the strap with the remote-cord clip (p. 45) should be attached to the side of the camera with the remote-control terminal Align the red mounting index on the lens and camera body. Carefully insert the lens into the mount, then turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Do not insert the lens at an angle. If it does not fit, check its orientation with the index marks. Never force the lens. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP Camera Notes Thread the tip of the strap through the holder ring and the inside of the buckle and pull to tighten (2). Leave some slack in the camera strap so the tip may be threaded through the buckle easily. Each time the camera is turned on, it automatically focuses the lens to the infinity position, even in manual focus. This operation is necessary to ensure proper exposures. REMOVING A LENS Press the lens release all the way in and turn the lens counter-clockwise until it stops. Carefully remove the lens. Push the holder ring toward the strap eyelet to secure the strap to the camera (3). Repeat with the other end of the camera strap. Replace the caps on the lens and attach the body cap or another lens to the camera as soon as possible. Do not leave the interior of the camera exposed to dust or dirt. Check the body cap is clean and free from dust before mounting. Lens release 18 Getting up and running 19 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT The EVF has a built-in diopter that can be adjusted between ­3.0 to +1.0. While looking through the EVF, turn the diopter-adjustment dial until the viewfinder focus frame is sharp. 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 142 for battery care and storage. INSTALLING THE MONITOR PROTECTION PANEL Install the monitor protection panel by placing the top of the panel at the top of the monitor frame on the camera and lower panel until it clicks into place at the bottom. Plug the power cord into the back 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 114. With the battery contacts toward the charger, align the channels on the bottom of the battery with the tabs on the charger unit. Slide the battery into the unit. To remove the panel, lift from the bottom. The indicator lamp (2) glows to show the battery is charging. The lamp goes out when the battery is charged. Charging time is approximately 150 minutes. Slide and lift the battery to remove it from the charger. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. 20 Getting up and running 21 INSTALLING AND CHANGING THE BATTERY This digital camera uses one NP-400 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 release toward the back of the camera. BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the indicator appears on the monitor. The indicator changes from white to red when battery power is low. If the monitor is blank, the battery may be exhausted. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. Low-battery indicator - battery power is low. Recharge the battery. Insert the battery with the battery contacts first. Push the battery into the chamber until the battery latch clicks into place. Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. Recharge the battery. When power falls below the level of the low-battery warning, the battery exhausted message appears just before the camera shuts down. The camera will not function until the batteries are recharged. AUTO POWER SAVE To remove a battery, slide the battery latch to the side of the battery chamber; the battery will spring out. To conserve battery power, the camera shuts down if an operation is not made within three minutes. To restore power, press the shutter-release button partway down. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 102). The LCD monitor backlight turns off after five seconds. Press a camera button to restore the display. The length of this period can be changed in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 102). System Accessories Close the battery-chamber door until it clicks shut. This camera can be powered directly from a household electrical outlet with the optional AC Adapter AC-11. See page 114 on how to connect the adapter to the camera. Contact your local Konica Minolta dealer for more information. 22 Getting up and running 23 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, "----" is displayed in the frame counter. Type I and II CompactFlash cards and Microdrives are compatible with this camera. For memory card care and handling, see page 142. If the "Unable to use card, Format?" message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. Use the right/left keys of the controller to highlight the yes button. Press the central button of the controller to format the card; this can take several minutes depending on the card. When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased. Selecting "No" cancels the formatting operation; remove the card from the camera. 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 1. Open the card-slot door in the direction indicated. 1 2 3 2. 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. 3. Close the card-slot door. TURNING ON THE CAMERA Slide the main switch to the on position to turn on the camera. The access lamp glows briefly to indicate the power is on. When not in use, turn the camera off to conserve power. 4 5 6 4. To eject a card, open the card-slot door, and press and release the card-eject lever to extend it. 5. Press the card-eject lever to eject the card. 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. 6. Insert a new memory card and close the card-slot door. Access lamp 24 Getting up and running 25 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME After initially inserting a memory card and battery, a message opens requesting that camera's clock and calendar be set. Images are recorded with the date and time of capture. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the setup menu section on pages 102 and 107. BASIC RECORDING SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY While pressing the Dial Lock Release, turn the exposure dial to the program (P) position. The camera controls the exposure system. Full-auto program (circled P) acts like the program mode, except that the many of the recording functions are reset each time it is selected, see page 40 for more information. Turn on the camera. Navigating the screen is simple. The up/down and left/right keys of the controller move the cursor and change settings. The central button of the controller sets adjustments. HANDLING THE CAMERA Set date and time? Yes No Use the left and right controller keys to select "Yes." "No" cancels the operation. 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. The use of a tripod or monopod is recommended when using the camera in lowlight situations or when using telephoto lenses. Press the central button of the controller to continue. BASIC RECORDING DISPLAY Date/Time set 2004 . 10 . 23 Use the left and right keys to select the item to be changed. The last item is the date format. Use the up and down keys to adjust the item. The date format can be set among year/month/day. day/month/year, and month/day/year. The viewfinder and monitor show the same indicators used in the basic recording operations. 13 : 14 YYYY/MM/DD :move :sel :enter Date/Time setup screen Press the central button to set the clock and calendar. Aperture Shutter-speed Flash indicator Anti-shake scale Focus signal Flash signal 27 26 Getting up and running BASIC RECORDING OPERATION Place the subject within the focus frame. The subject must be within the focus range of the lens. If using a zoom lens, change the focal length to frame the subject. FOCUS SIGNALS The viewfinder focus signal indicates the status of the autofocus system. Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto lenses, or in low light conditions. 1 Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the autofocus and autoexposure systems (1). The viewfinder focus signal (A) confirms focus and the spot or local AF area (B) is illuminated briefly to indicate the point of focus. If the focus signal blinks, repeat the procedure. The shutter speed (C) and aperture (D) used for the exposure are displayed in the viewfinder and on the monitor. Focus locked. Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF - p. 52). Indicator blinks - cannot focus. The shutter is locked. Focusing (Continuous AF). The shutter is locked. When the camera cannot focus, the subject may be too close or a special focusing situation may be preventing the system from focusing. Use focus lock with an object at the same distance as the main subject, focus the camera manually (p. 52), or raise the flash to use the AF illuminator (p. 97). Autofocus priority and shutter-release priority can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 94). SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take the picture. Press the shutter-release button gently so as not to the shake the camera during the exposure. The recorded image is displayed while the image is being saved. Press the shutter-release button partway down to cancel the playback. For more on instant playback see page 77. The access lamp (E) glows indicating the image data is being written to the memory card. Never remove a card while data is being transferred. The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. Use focus lock or manual focus. The subject is composed of repeating vertical lines. 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. 28 Basic recording 29 FOCUS LOCK 1 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 indicates that the focus is locked. When the focus is set, an AF area is illuminated briefly to indicate the point of focus. Focus signal USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses with focal lengths from 24mm or longer. When using lenses shorter than 24mm, the corners of the image are not be fully illuminated. The lens hood and certain lenses can cause shadowing, see page 115. The shutter will not release while the flash is charging. To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each side. The flash position must be set manually, and once up, the flash unit always fire regardless of the amount of ambient light. The flash mode is changed with the recording menu (p. 71). Push down the built-in flash when the camera is not in use. The flash is also used as an AF illuminator, see page 97. 2 Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, recompose the subject within the viewfinder. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. The viewfinder flash signal indicates the status of the flash. Signal steady - flash charged and ready to fire. Signal blinking - flash output was sufficient for exposure. If the flash signal does not blink after taking the picture, the subject was not within the flash range. The flash range depends on the aperture used for the exposure. The follow chart shows the range when camera sensitivity is set to ISO 100. See page 51 for the flash range with other camera sensitivity settings. CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely, the camerashake warning indicator appears in the viewfinder. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronounced with telephoto lenses than wide angle. Although the warning appears, the shutter can still be released. If the warning appears, place the camera on a tripod or use the built-in flash. Aperture f/2.8 f/3.5 f/4.0 f/5.6 Flash range (ISO 100) 1.0m ~ 4.3m (3.3 ft. ~ 14.1 ft.) 1.0m ~ 3.4m (3.3 ft. ~ 11.1 ft.) 1.0m ~ 3.0m (3.3 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.) 1.0m ~ 2.1m (3.3 ft. ~ 6.9 ft.) Camera-shake warning 30 Basic recording 31 ANTI-SHAKE SYSTEM The Anti-Shake system minimizes the affect of camera shake, a slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion. Camera shake is more pronounced at long focal lengths than short ones. AntiShake is less effective with moving subjects or when the camera is panned, shutter speeds of 1/4 second or longer, and short object distances. Anti-shake is disabled with bulb exposures (p. 45). When the system is active, the Anti-Shake scale in the viewfinder glows; the scale can be turned off in section 3 of the custom menu (p. 98). Anti-Shake can be turned off and on with the Anti-shake switch. Anti-shake switch Frame the subject as described in the basic operation section. Press the shutter-release button partway down to focus and set Anti-shake scale the exposure. The Anti-Shake scale indicates the degree of stabilization. The more LEDs displayed, the more unstable the image. Confirm the image has stabilized with the scale and press the shutterrelease button all the way down to take the picture. Anti-shake cannot be used with some lenses, see page 117. Turn Anti-Shake off when the camera is mounted on a tripod. The metered exposure may change when turning this function on and off. DISPLAY BUTTON Press the display button to switch the monitor display among full, basic, and off. For more on the full display, see page 16. Basic 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Memory register (p. 63) Exposure mode (p. 39) Shutter speed display Aperture display Camera-sensitivity display (p. 51) Image-size display (p. 66) Image-quality display (p. 66) Frame counter (p. 67) 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. White-balance display (p. 60) Release priority indicator (p. 94) AF area display (p. 55) Battery condition indicator (p. 23) AE lock indicator (p. 46) Flash-compensation display (p. 48) Exposure-compensation display (p. 48) The full display uses a scale to show the degree of flash and exposure compensation as well as the metered exposure value in manual exposure. The basic display uses a numerical value. Turning off the display conserves battery power. 32 Basic recording 33 BASIC PLAYBACK Images can be viewed in the playback mode. This section covers the basic playback functions. The playback mode has additional menu functions, see page 82. ROTATING IMAGES Press the down key of the controller to rotate a displayed image 90° left, 90° right, or horizontally. VIEWING IMAGES HISTOGRAM DISPLAY Press the playback button to activate the playback mode. The left/right keys of the controller and both control dials can be used to scrolls through the images. To view the histogram of the displayed image, press the up key. Press the down key to return to single-frame playback. The dark area of the histogram shows the luminance distribution of the recorded image from 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Shutter speed Aperture Exposure mode (p. 39) Metering mode (p. 50) Date of recording Image size (p. 66) Image quality (p. 66) Exposure compensation (p. 48) Flash compensation (p. 48) White-balance mode (p. 60) Camera sensitivity (ISO) (p. 51) Folder name - file number (p. 126) Frame number / total number of images Areas of the image approaching the shadow and highlight luminance limit are indicated in the image thumbnail. The portions of image whose levels are close to 0 and 255 flash. Image size (p. 66) Image quality (p. 66) Time of recording Date of recording Folder - file number (p. 126) Frame number / total number of images Luminance limit display To return to the recording mode, press the playback button or the shutter-release button. 34 Basic playback 35 DELETING SINGLE IMAGES The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. CHANGING THE PLAYBACK DISPLAY The display button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles through to the next format: full display, image only, index playback. The index display can be changed in section 1 of the playback menu. To delete a displayed image, press the delete button; a confirmation screen opens. Use the left/right keys to highlight "Yes." "No" cancels the operation. Delete this frame? Yes No Press the controller to execute the command on the confirmation screen. The camera returns to playback mode. Full display Image only Index playback Camera Notes The camera can play back images on a television set. See page 105 on how to connect the camera to a TV with the supplied video cable. In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller move the yellow border to the adjacent image. When the image is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, the lock and printing status, and the frame number of the image are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted image can be deleted using the delete button (p. 36). When the display button is pressed again, the highlighted image is displayed in the single-frame playback mode. A four, nine, and sixteen image index can be displayed as well as a file browser. The index-playback format can be changed in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 82, 87). 36 Basic playback 37 ENLARGED PLAYBACK An image can be enlarged for closer examination. The maximum magnification depends on image size from 2.4X for small images to 4.7X for large images. RAW images cannot be enlarged. Press the magnification button (1) to activate enlarged playback. The front control dial scrolls through the images. RAW images cancel enlarged playback. ADVANCED RECORDING This section contains detailed information on the camera's recording functions and operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need. EXPOSURE-MODE DIAL The exposure-mode dial is used to select the exposure modes as well as memorized camera settings. See the following sections for more information on the exposure modes. While pressing the Dial Lock Release, turn the exposure dial to the appropriate position. The rear control dial changes magnification. The controller's four-way keys scrolls the magnification area. Manual exposure (p. 44) Shutter priority (p. 43) Aperture priority (p. 42) Program exposure (p. 40) Full-auto program (p. 40) The controller's four-way keys scrolls the magnified area. The locator (2) indicates the portion of the image displayed. The rear control dial changes the magnification. :zoom :scroll area Memory register 1 (p. 63) Memory register 2 (p. 63) Memory register 3 (p. 63) The monitor displays the active exposure mode. Press the central button of the controller to display the entire image area. Pressing the button a second time displays the magnified image. The magnification area (3) shows the portion of the image enlarged. The controller's four-way keys scrolls the magnification area. The rear control dial changes the size of the area. :zoom :move enlarge 38 Basic playback 39