Setup guide

MINOLTA
DiM A GE A1
DIGITAL CAMERAS
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Exposure
◆ Uses luminance patterns and AF
information to calculate exposure.
Features 300-segment metering, as well
as center-weighted average and spot
metering.
◆ Automatic sensitivity gain ensures high
image quality in dark scenes or during
flash shooting. Sensitivity can also be
manually selected from ISO-equivalent
100, 200, 400, and 800.
◆ Exposure control is available in P/A/S/M
(Program/Aperture Priority/Shutter
Priority and Manual) modes for optimum
results with different shooting objectives.
◆ Digital Subject Programs optimize
exposure and image-processing controls
for specific conditions and subjects.
Simply select the appropriate program
and the camera is ready to shoot. Four
subject programs are available: Portrait,
Sports, Sunset and Night Portrait
Color Control
◆ Digital Effects Control (DEC) allows
contrast, color, and saturation to be
adjusted before the image is captured to
maximize image data at the scene. The
Filter effect controls the overall color of
the image, making it cooler or warmer
in eleven levels. When used with B&W
images, the filter creates a warm or cool
toned image similar to sepia or gold ton-
ers with photographic prints as well as
the unique tones of magenta and green.
Ten tones are available.
◆ To ensure correct levels of adjustment
is made with the Digital Effects Control,
a Digital Enhanced Bracket -- three-
frames of contrast, color saturation or
filter bracket with a slight increase and
decrease in the quality selected — can
be made.
◆ In addition to natural color and black &
white, the DiMAGE A1 has two color
modes for creative control. Vivid Color
increases the saturation to produce
vibrant color images. Solarization cre-
ates a partial reversal of image tones to
produce unique imaging effects. Two
Adobe RGB options are available for
color management applications so that
the image can be captured with or with-
out the Adobe RGB profile embedded.
7x GT ZOOM LENS
Designed by Minolta for digital cameras that have up to 7-million
pixel CCDs, GT lenses must pass the strictest quality standards. The
GT lens is an advanced apochromatic using 16 elements in 13
groups (including 2 AD glass elements and 2 aspheric elements) to
deliver sharp, bright images at all focal lengths. The GT lens on
the Dimâge A1 features a wide 7X zoom range with a focal range
of 28-200mm (35mm equivalent) to offer dynamic composition
capabilities. This lens encompasses the most used focal lengths in
photography today, ranging from wide angle for landscapes and
interiors to telephoto for portraits and details of distant landmarks.
SLR-Type Viewfinder and Tilting Color LCD Monitor
The redesigned Digital Hyper Viewfinder gives the DiMAGE A1 the same feel as a
35mm SLR. The viewfinder can be tilted between 0° and 90°, for comfortable shooting
at low angles or in confined spaces. Additionally, the viewfinder utilizes a new preci-
sion 235,000-pixel TFT monitor. Because the viewfinder LCD is shielded, it provides
clear images even when working under bright light.
◆ The DiMAGE A1 is fitted with a 1.8˝
low-temperature high-contrast color
LCD monitor that can be tilted from
–20° to +90°.
◆ The monitor has an extended color
gamut, contrast, and dynamic range,
plus a wide viewing angle so that the
camera doesn’t have to be held per-
pendicularly to clearly view the live
image.
◆ Flex Digital Magnifier (FDM) can
enlarge a section of the live image by
2X or 8X so sharpness can be judged
in manual focus or when using DMF.
The FDM marquee can be moved to
frame the section of the image to be enlarged. Once enlarged, the live image can be
scrolled so the entire image area can be examined.
◆ Prior to image capture, you can check the live images’ brightness distribution through a
histogram displayed on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Displayed with the live
image, the histogram allows the subject brightness and contrast to be evaluated to
optimize the camera’s exposure and contrast controls.
◆ Maximum f/2.8 aperture allows image
capture in dim lighting conditions with-
out the use of a flash.
◆ One-Touch 2x Zoom instantly doubles
focal length up to 14x, achieving up to
400mm zoom.
◆ Zooming ring at the end of the lens
allows you to zoom smoothly to your
desired focal length while maintaining
a secure grip on the camera.
◆ Dual-focal macro system allows the
lens to be set at the wide-angle or tele-
photo position to take advantage of dif-
ferent focal lengths. At the wide-angle
position, the larger field of view and
depth-of-field create a strong perspec-
tive and a sense of space. The telepho-
to position isolates the subject and
minimizes distortion with a narrow
field-of-view and shallow depth-of-field.