Setup guide

Flash System
Built-in multi-mode flash with a 12´
range. Flash modes include fill-flash,
red-eye reduction, and rear flash
sync (fires the flash at the end of
the exposure, creating a blur effect
behind a moving subject. The
cameras offer flash synchronization
with shutter speeds as fast as
1/2000 second. Selectable flash
metering (ADI or Pre-flash TTL) is
performed through the CCD itself,
an effective method that ensures
precise exposure control.
— ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) uses AF information and pre-flash data to achieve
accurate measurements with minimal interference from subject reflectance.
— Pre-flash TTL determines flash exposure based on information derived from a pre-flash.
Flash operation can be selected from among the following three modes: manual fill-
flash, red-eye reduction, and rear flash sync. Used in combination with Maxxum system
flashes, both cameras enable versatile flash photography in diverse situations.
◆ A collection of optional flash units offers even more varied types of shooting. The
Program/Maxxum Flash 2500(D), 3600HS(D) and 5600HS(D) can be used directly on the
camera and includes versatile and convenient functions such as auto power zoom, test
flash, bounce flash and remote off-camera flash operation.
◆ For close-up photography, Minolta offers a high-quality macro lighting system. The
Macro Twin Flash 2400 (Macro Flash Controller required) supplies flexible lighting for
nature-oriented macro photography, and the Macro Ring Flash 1200 provides shadow-
less lighting geared towards scientific and medical applications. Auto flash metering is
available with each of these four flash units.
◆ A new, built-in flash sync terminal allows the DiMAGE A1 to be connected to profession-
al studio and location flash systems. Simply plug the flash’s PC cord into the terminal.
Designed for center-negative and center-positive polarities, the camera is compatible
with most studio and location lighting systems.
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DIGITAL CAMERAS
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White Balance
◆ Offers automatic white balance, plus
preset manual settings (daylight, tung-
sten, shade, cloudy, flash, fluorescent)
with fine adjustment in seven levels. A
custom setting (with three levels) gives
you control over calibration in a unique
lighting situation.
High Performance Functions
◆ Ultra-high shutter speeds up to 1/16,000
second gives the DiMAGE A1 a major
advantage when shooting sports, as well
as enabling greater control over depth-
of-field in brightly-lit scenes. (Syncs to
flash at all shutter speeds).
◆ Equipped with four different drive
modes: continuous advance mode,
exposure bracketing mode, self-timer
mode, and an interval recording mode.
— The continuous-advance modes make it
possible to capture the action as it
unfolds. Three JPEG or five 5-megapixel
RAW images can be captured at a rate
of 2 frames per second.
— Exposure bracketing offers three-frame
bracketing in 0.3 and 0.5EV increments
— Self-timer modes are 2 sec. and 10 sec.
— Interval recording can be set between
2-240 frames in 30 sec., 1-10 minutes,
15, 20, 30, 45 and 60 minute increments.
Start time is 0-24 HR in 0-5 HR incre-
ments.
Multiple Movie Modes
◆ In addition to digital still images, the
DiMAGE A1 also makes digital movies.
There are multiple creative movie for-
mats from which to choose: Standard
QVGA (320 x 240) color movies and
monochrome night movies up to 15 min-
utes with audio can be made.
◆ The night-movie mode can make record-
ings under extreme low-light conditions.
◆ The interval function can produce a
series of still images taken at regular
intervals or it can combine the images
into a 640 x 480 time-lapse movie. The
time-lapse movie plays the images back
at 4fps so that normally imperceptible
motion springs to life: the blossoming of
a flower or changing cloud formations.
Easy, Comfortable Operation
Compact body and an magnesium alloy
exterior which makes it very durable.
Camera controls and dials are laid out for
clear, intuitive operation. Two control
dials are located on the front and back of
the grip for quick changes to camera
settings. On the back of the camera, the
controller is a straightforward five-way
array used to control many of the
advanced features and menus. Separate
buttons have been added for exposure
compensation and custom white-balance
settings. Plus, a newly-added switch
makes it easy to change between single-AF,
continuous-AF, and manual focus modes.
Shown with optional BP-400 Battery Pack