Setup guide

MINOLTA
DiM A GE S414
DIGITAL CAMERAS
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Creative Exposure Control
◆ The S414 is a true creative imaging tool,
with user-controlled aperture priority
and manual exposure modes.
◆ Camera sensitivity can be set to auto or
to one of four ISO equivalent levels: 64,
100, 200, or 400.
◆ To ensure the best exposure possible,
an automatic three-frame bracket can be
made in 0.3, 0.5, or 1.0Ev steps.
◆ 15-second “bulb” exposures can be
made in manual exposure mode (the
camera can be mounted on a tripod and
the shutter released with the self-timer
or the optional remote control RC-3).
Advanced Autofocus
◆ Wide-area AF makes accurate focusing
simple. Within the large focus area are
three AF sensors including a central
crosshair sensor; the crosshair sensor
ensures precise focusing regardless of
subject contrast orientation. The cam-
era automatically locates the subject
within the wide focus frames and con-
firms the point of focus by briefly dis-
playing the active AF sensor.
◆ Focus Area Selection allows the user to
select a spot focus area from a 5-point
array – a versatile option for creative
compositions with off-center subjects.
High Performance Shooting
◆ With an ultra-fast digital drive, an inter-
nal 32MB memory buffer , and the same
high-speed engine (LSI) as Minolta’s top-
of-the-line digital camera, the DiMAGE
S414 is an extremely responsive photo-
graphic tool. Whether recording, view-
ing, or editing images, camera operation
is smooth, quick, and intuitive
◆ For capturing the action as it unfolds,
the DiMAGE S414 can continuously
record still images at a rate of approxi-
mately 8 frames in 5 seconds (1.6 fps).
◆ To catch extended action as it unfolds,
60-seconds of digital video with audio
can be recorded. Additionally, com-
ments can be recorded alone or with a
still image. Voice Memo can attach a
15-second audio track to an image when
the image is captured. Movie clips and
audio tracks can be played back in the
camera.
Real-Time Histogram and Grid and Scale Displays
◆ The DiMAGE S414’s LCD monitor
has a real-time histogram that
shows the luminance distribution
of the image before the image is
captured. Displayed with the live
image, the histogram allows subject
brightness and contrast to be
evaluated for optimizing camera
controls.
◆ Captured images can be easily
accessed in the recording mode.
Simply press the Quick View button to display the recorded images. The images can be
enlarged to confirm sharpness and the histogram can be displayed to judge exposure.
Index playback, voice memo playback, and movie playback are all available in Quick
View mode.
◆ The LCD monitor also features two new displays for critical composition: grid and scale.
Usually found in large-format view cameras, the grid makes it easy to align the camera
with vertical or horizontal elements within the image. The scale can be used in close-up
photography to judge the relative proportions of the subject.
◆ Audible signals are used to make positive confirmation of button settings. A shutter
sound effect accompanies the release of the shutter. The audible signals and shutter
effects can be set independently to one of two tones, or turned off.
◆ The sharpness, contrast, and filter
controls are image-processing tools built
into the camera, allowing image data to
be maximized at the scene.
– Sharpness accentuates or softens details
(Soft, Normal, Hard)
– Contrast controls the difference between
brightness levels; increasing the contrast
makes the highlights brighter and the
shadows darker (High, Normal, Low)
– Filter effects make a color image warmer
or cooler (Cool, Normal, Warm)
◆ The color mode has five options: Natural
Color, Vivid Color, Black & White, Sepia,
and Solarization.
– Natural Color preserves the actual colors
of the scene
– Vivid Color accentuates them
– B&W creates a monochrome image
– Sepia mode gives the classic appearance
of toning in old photographs
– Solarization creates a partial reversal of
tones and colors in the highlights for
creative effects.
Image-Processing Tools and Color Mode
DiMAGE S414 Kit Includes:
DiMAGE S414 Body, 16MB CompactFlash (CF) Card, NS-DG304 Neck Strap, AVC-100
A/V cable, USB-600 USB cable, 4AA batteries and DiMAGE Software including the
DiMAGE Viewer.
DiMAGE S414 Optional Accessories:
CS-DG304 Camera Case
RC-3 IR Remote Control
EBP-100 External High Power Battery Pack Kit
AC-1L AC Adapter