E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this 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.
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings. • Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. • Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed. • Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.
• Keep batteries 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.
CAUTION • Do not point the lens directly at the sun, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap when the camera is not in use. • Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. • If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product. • The lens retracts when the camera is turned off.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 12 and 33. This section of the manual covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic camera operation for recording, viewing, and deleting images. Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navigation sections. Names of parts ................................
Viewing and rotating images ..........................................................................................31 Deleting single images....................................................................................................31 i+ button ...........................................................................................................................32 Enlarged playback ..........................................................................................................
Color mode .....................................................................................................................65 Contrast ..........................................................................................................................65 Sharpness.......................................................................................................................66 Custom key function ................................................................................................
Audio signals ..................................................................................................................99 Focus signal....................................................................................................................99 Shutter FX.......................................................................................................................99 Volume ...............................................................................................................
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. 122). Shutter-release button Flash (p. 26) Speaker Microphone Strap eyelet (p. 12) USB / AV / DC terminal cover Lens* Self-timer lamp (p. 47) The battery-chamber door (p. 13) and tripod socket are located on the bottom of the body.
Accessory shoe (p. 43) Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 17) Exposure-mode dial (p. 21, 29, 36 - 40) Macro button (p. 35) Flash-mode button (p. 26) Viewfinder* (p. 17) Zoom lever (p. 20) LCD monitor* Controller Menu button Main switch Mode switch Access lamp Quick View / Delete button (p. 30, 31) Information button (p.
GETTING UP AND RUNNING ATTACHING THE STRAP AND LENS CAP Always keep the strap around your neck in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. An optional leather neck strap, NS-DG1000, is also available from your Konica Minolta dealer. Availability varies with region. 2 Pass one of the small loops of the lens-cap strap through the eyelet on the lens cap (1). Pass the other loop through the first loop and tighten (2).
INSERTING BATTERIES This digital camera uses four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Do not use other types of AA batteries. The camera should be off when replacing batteries. 2 To open the battery-chamber door, slide the door toward the side of the camera (1) to release the safety catch. Lift the door to open (2). 1 Insert the batteries as indicated on the diagram on the inside of the battery-chamber door. Confirm the positive and negative battery terminals are oriented correctly.
BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the battery-condition indicator appears on the monitor. If the monitor is blank, the batteries may be exhausted or installed incorrectly. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed for three seconds on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Low-battery indicator - battery power is low. The battery should be replaced as soon as possible.
CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL AC ADAPTER Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. 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. Open the terminal cover (1) and insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC terminal (2). 1 Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.
CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD An SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning is displayed on the monitor. For more about memory cards see page 124. Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before removing a memory card; damage and data loss may result. 2 1 3 4 1.Open the card-slot door on the bottom of the camera. 2.
TURNING ON THE CAMERA AND DISPLAYS Press the main switch to turn the camera on. Pressing the switch again turns the camera off. When the camera is turned on, the Anti-shake indicator appears on the LCD monitor. The mode switch, next to the main switch, is used to change between the recording and playback modes as well as the selecting the between the monitor and viewfinder display. Recording mode (Viewfinder display) - the camera can record images and the monitor is viewed through the viewfinder.
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME After initially inserting a memory card and batteries, 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 for a few seconds each time the camera is turned on. This message is also displayed if the clock and calendar reset when the camera is stored without batteries for a long period.
SETTING THE MENU LANGUAGE For customers in certain areas, the menu language may have to be set. Press the menu button (1) to open the menu; the appearance of the menu will depend on the position of the camera’s controls. 2 Navigating the menu is simple. The up/down and left/right keys of the controller (2) move the cursor and change settings on the menu. The central button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.
BASIC RECORDING This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving on to the other sections in the manual. Turn on the camera. Set the mode switch to a recording position. HANDLING THE CAMERA While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.
RECORDING IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY Turn the exposure-mode dial to the auto-recording position (1); all camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to bring beautiful results effortlessly. 1 While many of the camera’s systems in this mode are automatic, some of the functions can be changed. The following list shows changes that can be made in auto-recording.
BASIC RECORDING OPERATION The example uses auto recording. Except for movie recording, the operation for other exposure modes is the same. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only available in the auto recording mode. Place the subject anywhere within the focus frame. Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens (p. 24). For very close subjects, use the macro function (p. 35). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus and exposure.
AUTOMATIC DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Automatic Digital Program Selection chooses between program autoexposure and one of four digital subject programs. The digital subject programs optimize camera setting for various conditions and subjects. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only available in auto recording and can be disabled in the auto-recording menu. For information on individual subject programs, see page 29.
FOCUS LOCK Focus lock prevents the AF system from focusing. This can be used with off-center subjects or when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing (p. 25). Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down. • The focus signal indicates the focus is locked. The shutter speed and aperture value change from white to black indicating the exposure is locked.
FOCUS SIGNALS The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor indicates the focus status. The shutter can be released even if the camera cannot focus on the subject. Focus locked. Focus confirmed (P, A, S, and M continuous AF focus mode and sports action digital subject program). Exposure continuously adjusts. Cannot focus. The subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system from focusing.
FLASH MODES 1 To use the built-in flash, simply raise it (1). Lower the flash unit to prevent it from firing. Flash-mode indicator turns red while the flash is charging; wait until it becomes white before taking pictures. To change the flash mode, raise the flash and press the flash mode button (2) until the appropriate mode is indicated. 2 Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light and backlit conditions.
FLASH RANGE - AUTO-RECORDING MODE The camera controls the flash output automatically. For well-exposed images, the subject must be within the flash range. Distance is given from the front of the lens. 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 0.2 - 3.6m (0.7 - 11.8 ft.) Telephoto position 1.2 - 2.2m (3.9 - 7.2 ft.
i+ BUTTON Pressing the information (i+) button changes the monitor display. The display cycles among the standard display, real-time histogram, and live image only. Standard display Real-time histogram Live image only The real-time histogram shows the approximate luminance distribution of the live image. This histogram cannot show the affect of flash illumination. The histogram of a recorded image may not show the same distribution as the real-time histogram.
DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAMS Digital subject programs optimize the camera’s exposure, white-balance, and image-processing systems for specific conditions and subjects. Simply turn the exposure mode dial to select the appropriate subject program; the active subject program is displayed in the bottom left corner of the monitor. Exposure-mode indicator Portrait - optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the background.
BASIC PLAYBACK Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback modes. This section covers the basic operations in both modes. The playback mode has additional functions, see page 72. To view images from the playback mode, turn the mode switch to the playback position (1). 1 2 To view images from the recording mode, press the Quick View / delete button (2). SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK AND HISTOGRAM DISPLAY Mode indicator Image size (p. 54) Image quality (p. 54) Magnification (p.
The histogram shows the luminance distribution of the image from black (left) to white (right). The 256 vertical lines indicates the relative proportion of that light value in the image. The histogram can be used to evaluate exposure, but displays no color information. VIEWING AND ROTATING IMAGES In Quick View or the playback mode, use the left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the images.
i+ BUTTON The information (i+) 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. Full display Image only Index playback Information button In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller will move the yellow border. 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.
ENLARGED PLAYBACK In single-frame playback in Quick View or the playback mode, a still image can be enlarged for closer examination from 1.2X. The maximum magnification depends on image size ranging from 2X for 640x480 size images to 4X for 2560x1920 images. With the image to be magnified displayed, slide the zoom lever to the right (T) to activate the enlarged playback mode. The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.
ADVANCED RECORDING This section cover the advanced recording features of this camera. Read the basic recording section before moving on to this section. RECORDING MODE DISPLAY 1 26 25 24 2 23 3 6 8 A 4 22 5 21 20 7 B 9 19 10 18 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 A. Focus frame B. Spot metering area (p. 63) 34 ADVANCED RECORDING 1. Wide-angle converter indicator (p. 93) 2. Mode indicator 3. Flash-mode indicator (p. 26) 4. Flash-compensation display (p. 62) 5. Sharpness display (p. 66) 6.
MACRO Two macro modes are available: Super Macro and standard macro. Super Macro allows the camera to focus as close as 1cm (0.4 in.) from the front of the lens. When Super Macro is selected, the lens automatically zooms to a specific focal-length position and cannot be changed. Standard macro allows the zoom to be used. The minimum focus distance changes with focal length, see below. Press the macro button (1) to select the macro mode.
PROGRAM (P) EXPOSURE MODE The program exposure mode controls both the shutter speed and aperture to ensure correct exposures. This exposure mode allows photographers to shoot without worry about exposure settings. The shutter speed and aperture values of the exposure are displayed on the monitor when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. If shutter speed and aperture displays turn red, the scene is beyond the exposure control range of the camera.
SHUTTER PRIORITY (S) EXPOSURE MODE The photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate aperture to ensure correct exposure. When shutter priority is selected, the shutter speed on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow indicator appears next to it. The shutter speed can be set between 1/1000 and 4 seconds. If the shutter speed is beyond the aperture range, the aperture display will turn red.
MANUAL (M) EXPOSURE MODE Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer total control over the final exposure. Use the up/down keys of the controller to change the shutter speed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to change the aperture. The changes made to the exposure will be visible in the live image on the monitor.
NOISE REDUCTION Noise can be apparent when using a slow shutter speed or high camera sensitivity (ISO), or using the camera in hot environment. In these cases, noise-reduction is applied to the image automatically. A message appears on the LCD monitor if the noise-reduction processing period is long. A picture cannot be taken while this message appears. Processing... When the camera is hot, allow the camera to cool before taking pictures.
MOVIE RECORDING This camera can record digital video with sound. Total recording time varies with the image size and frame rate, see page 68. The optical and digital zoom, exposure compensation, and the macro modes can be used. Other changes can be made with the movie recording menu (p. 44). Frame rate Image size Quality Before recording, the frame counter shows the maximum time in seconds that can be recorded on the next movie clip.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as ±2Ev in 1/3 increments. Exposure compensation can only be used with Digital Subject Programs, the P, A, and S exposure modes. With Digital Subject Programs, exposure compensation is reset when the camera is turned off. In P, A, and S exposure modes, exposure compensation remains in effect until reset.
FOCUS AREA SELECTION Individual focus areas can be selected when recording still images. With auto recording and Digital Subject Programs, focus area selection is reset when the camera is turned off. In P, A, S, and M exposure modes, the selected focus area remains active until reset. Press and hold the central button of the controller until the five spot focus areas are displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the desired autofocus area; the active area is blue.
ATTACHING AN ACCESSORY FLASH To extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can be used. Always remove the accessory flash when the camera is not in use, and replace the accessory-shoe cap to protect the contacts. Slide the accessory-shoe cap off as shown. Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe by sliding it forward until it stops.
NAVIGATING THE RECORDING MENUS The recording menu displayed varies with the position of the exposure-mode dial. There are four menus depending on if auto recording, movie recording, Digital Subject Programs, or the P, A, S, and M exposure modes are selected. Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2) move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. Activate the menu with the menu button.
Drive mode Image size Quality Auto DSP Anti-shake Single 2560x1920 Standard On Disp. + Exp. Drive mode Image size Quality Focus mode Anti-shake Auto-recording menu Single 2560x1920 Standard Autofocus Disp. + Exp. Focus mode Color mode Quality Frame rate White balance Movie mode Anti-shake Digital Subject Program menu Cont. AF NaturalColor 640x480 STD. 15 fps Auto STD. movie Disp. + Exp. Movie menu PASM Drive mode Image size Quality White balance Anti-shake Single 2560x1920 Standard Auto Disp.
DRIVE MODES The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. The drive mode is set on all menus except the movie menu. With auto recording and Digital Subject Programs, the drive mode is reset to single-frame advance when the camera is turned off. In P, A, S, and M exposure modes, the drive mode remains in effect until changed. Refer to the following sections for descriptions of the drive modes.
SELF-TIMER Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer is set on section 1 of the recording menus (p. 44). With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture so the subject is within the focus frames. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus (1). Press the shutter-release button all the way down to begin the countdown (2).
USING THE CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE MODES The continuous-advance drive modes allow a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. These drive modes are set in section 1 of the recording menus. Drive mode Image size Quality White balance Anti-shake Immediately after selecting the continuous option on the menu, a selection screen is displayed to select between standard and UHS continuous advance. Use the left/right keys of the controller to select the continuous advance mode.
CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE NOTES CONTINUOUS ADVANCE The continuous-advance drive mode can capture images at a rate of approximately 2.2 fps. When single-shot AF is used, focus and exposure is locked with the first frame. Focus and exposure is set for each image when the continuous-AF focus mode is used, but the rate of capture is reduced. When the red low-battery warning appears, or the flash or noise reduction (p. 39) is used, the rate of capture is also reduced.
USING THE PROGRESSIVE-CAPTURE MODE The Progressive-Capture drive mode continuously records images while holding down the shutter-release button. When the shutter button is released, the images stored in the camera’s buffer memory are saved. This drive mode is set in section 1 of the recording menus. Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 22). Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus and exposure for the series.
When a series is captured, a thumbnail of each image is shown in an index display while being saved. Progressive capture can only be used when there is enough space available on the memory card to record an entire series of images. The frame counter must show 21 frames or more to use progressive capture. The flash and the digital zoom cannot be used. Shutter speeds must be 1/25 second or faster.
BRACKETING This mode makes a three-image bracket of a scene. Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure. The bracketing mode is set in section 1 of the recording menus. Immediately after selecting the bracketing option on the menu, a selection screen is displayed to select the bracketing increment.
The remaining number of frames in the bracket series is displayed on the monitor next to the bracketing indicator. If the memory is filled or the shutter button is released before the series has completed, the camera Number of frames in will reset and the entire bracket must be made again. bracketing series The flash cannot be used with the bracketing drive mode. Frame counter The order of the bracket series is normal exposure, underexposure, and overexposure. The exposure bracket can be made in 0.3 or 0.
IMAGE SIZE AND IMAGE QUALITY Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image - smaller images will be more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes will produce higher quality prints. FINE STD. ECON. of pixels LCD monitor Number (hor. X vert.) 2560 2560 X 1920 2048 2048 X 1536 1600 1600 X 1200 640 640 X 480 Fine - high-quality JPEG image. Standard - the default setting.
Approximate file sizes Size Quality 2560 X 1920 2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 640 X 480 2590KB 1360KB 750KB 1710KB 920KB 530KB 1100KB 680KB 380KB 210KB 140KB 100KB Fine Standard Economy Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB memory card Fine Standard Economy 4 9 18 7 15 26 12 22 37 67 101 142 Camera Notes The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings.
AUTO DSP Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection can be temporarily disabled in the auto-recording menu. When disabled, the program exposure mode is active. If the camera is turned off, Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is activated. Drive mode Image size Quality Auto DSP Anti-shake Single 2560x1920 Standard On Disp. + Exp. ANTI-SHAKE SYSTEM The Anti-Shake system minimizes the affect of camera shake, a slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion.
Three options are available for the Anti-Shake system in section 1 of the recording menus. Display + Exp. - when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the antiShake function will activate. The affect of the Anti-Shake system can be seen in the live image. Exposure - Anti-Shake is only applied during the exposure and is not apparent in the live image.
FOCUS MODES This camera has autofocus and manual focus control. The focus mode is selected separately in the Digital Subject Program, movie, and P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menus. When using Digital Subject Programs, the focus mode is reset when the camera is turned off. Autofocus With the P, A, S, or M exposure modes or movie recording, the autofocus mode can be specified between single-shot AF and continuous AF in section 2 of the menu (p. 44).
Manual Focus When focusing manually, a scale shows the approximate subject distance. The scale changes depending on the focusing range. Magnifier indicator Manual-focus scale Use the up/down controller keys to focus; the monitor image is automatically magnified by a maximum of 2.5X depending on the digital zoom setting; the magnifier indicator is displayed. The live image returns to normal after two seconds, when zooming, or when the shutterrelease button is pressed partway down.
WHITE BALANCE White balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. The effect is similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film, or using color compensating filters in conventional photography. An indicator will be displayed on the monitor if a setting other than auto white-balance is chosen. White balance is set independently in section 1 of the movie, and P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menus (p. 44).
Custom White Balance Custom white-balance allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition. The setting can be used repeatedly until reset. Custom white balance is especially useful with mixed-lighting or when critical control over color is needed. The object used to make a calibration must be neutral. A blank piece of white paper is an ideal surface and can easily be carried in a camera bag. To calibrate the camera, select custom setup (Cust.
FULL-TIME AF With full-time AF active, the autofocus systems continually focuses to keep the monitor image sharp. This also reduces the autofocusing time when taking pictures. When the camera is set to manual focus, full-time AF is disabled. Turning the full-time AF function off can help conserve battery power. Full-time AF can be turned on and off in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44).
Positive compensation No compensation Negative compensation No flash Flash compensation changes the ratio between the ambient and flash exposures. When using fill-flash to reduce harsh shadows caused by direct sunlight, flash compensation changes the ratio between the highlights and shadows. The flash affects the darkness of the shadows without affecting the area illuminated by the sun.
CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected: Auto, 50, 100, 200, and 320; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Camera sensitivity is set in section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44). Sensitivity Color mode Sharpness Contrast Key func.
COLOR MODE The color mode controls whether an image is color or black and white. This must be set before the image is recorded. The color mode is set in section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus and section 2 of the movie menu (p. 44). The live image reflects the selected color mode. The color mode has no effect on image file size. Vivid Color Black & White Sepia Natural Color reproduces the colors in the scene faithfully. This mode uses no monitor indicator when active.
SHARPNESS Sharpness accents or softens details in an image in three levels: hard (+), normal, and soft (–). This can be set in section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44). Any changes made are applied to the live image, but may be difficult to see. However, when viewed with a computer, the changes will be evident. If any level except normal is selected, an indicator appears on the monitor as a warning. Sensitivity Color mode Sharpness Contrast Key func.
CUSTOM KEY FUNCTION The function assigned to the flash mode button can be selected among the flash mode, drive mode, white balance, focus mode, color mode, and camera sensitivity. This can be set in section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44). The flash mode can also be changed in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus. When the key-function option is selected and entered, a selection screen appears. Use the four-way key of the controller to select the function.
QUALITY (MOVIE) Movies can be recorded at three size and quality combinations: 640x480 Fine, 640x480 Standard, and 320x240 Standard. Image size and quality are the same as those for still images: the larger the image size and higher the quality, the larger the file size. Quality is set in section 1 of the movie menu (p. 44). Quality Frame rate White balance Movie mode Anti-shake 640x480 STD. 15 fps Auto STD. movie Disp. + Exp. FRAME RATE Movies can be recorded at two frame rates: 15 fps and 30 fps.
The performance of the memory card may prematurely end the recording of a movie clip. Test the card before important events. Check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information: North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/ Europe: http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com. MOVIE MODE The movie mode option selects the type of movie recorded. Standard produces a normal movie clip.
A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can take years to master. But the pleasure in making photographs and the joy of capturing a magical moment cannot be compared. The guide is an introduction to some basic photographic principles. The lens aperture controls not only exposure, but also depth of field; the area between the closest object in focus and the furthest object in focus.
The shutter controls not only exposure, but also the ability to stop motion. Fast shutter speeds are used in sport photography to stop action. Slow shutter speeds can be used to show the flow of motion such as water cascading over a waterfall. The use of a tripod is recommended with slow shutter speeds. The change in aperture and shutter speed is not apparent in the live image. Unlike film cameras, test photographs can be taken and immediately viewed.
ADVANCED PLAYBACK The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 30 through 33. This section covers how to playback movie clips as well as the advanced function on the playback menu. Movie clips can be played back in Quick View or the playback mode. PLAYING BACK MOVIES Play Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie. Press the center of the controller to play back the movie clip.
CAPTURING A MOVIE FRAME A single frame from a movie clip can be copied and saved as a still image. The copied image has the same image size as the original movie. During playback, press the center button of the controller to pause the movie playback at the point to capture the frame. When the movie is paused, the left/right keys can be used to jog the clip to display the correct frame. Play Rew Fwd Capture this frame? Yes Play No Rew Fwd Saved as PICT0015.JPG.
NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK MENU Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2) move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. Activate the menu with the menu button. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted. Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.
Delete Format Lock Edit movie Copy – – – – – Slide show Playback Duration Repeat – – 5 sec. No DPOF set Date print Index print E-mail copy – Off – – To delete images on the memory card (p. 77). To format the memory card (p. 78). To protect images from deletion (p. 79). To make a cut on a movie clip (p. 80). To copy images from one memory card to another (p. 82). To play back images automatically (p. 84). To select the images for the Slide Show (p. 84).
FRAME-SELECTION SCREEN When a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen will appear. This screen allows multiple images to be chosen. The left/right keys of the controller moves the yellow border to select the image. :move :sel. :enter The up key of the controller selects the frame; when selected, an indicator appears next to the image. The down key deselects the image removing the indicator. The garbage can indicates the image is selected for deletion.
DELETE Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. Single, multiple, or all files on the memory card can be deleted in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 74). The delete option has three settings: Delete Format Lock Edit movie Copy – – – – – This frame The file displayed or highlighted in the playback mode is deleted. All frames All unlocked files are deleted. Marked frames To delete multiple files.
FORMAT When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased. The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a memory card, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking images will not protect them from being deleted when the card is formatted. Always format the memory card using the camera; never use a computer to format a card. When the format option is selected and entered in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 74), a confirmation screen appears.
LOCK Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. A locked file cannot be deleted by either the playback menu functions or the QV/delete button. However, the formatting function (p. 78) will erase all files on a memory card whether locked or not. Important images should be locked. The lock function is in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 74). The lock option has four settings: This frame The file displayed or highlighted in the playback mode is locked.
MOVIE EDITING The edit-movie option in section 1 of the playback menu allows an unwanted section to be cut from a movie clip. The movie to be edited must first be displayed in the playback mode before opening the playback menu. Highlight “Enter” in the movie edit option and press the center button of the controller to open the editing screen. Delete Format Lock Edit movie Copy – – – – – The function menu indicates the active step in the editing procedure. The up/down key selects functions.
Preview edit. Press the center controller button to preview the edit. The arrow above the bar indicates the playback frame. :function :play Pause Rew Fwd Vol After playback, use the down key to continue if the edit is acceptable. To make changes to the edit, use the up key of the controller to return to the previous steps to adjust the start and end points. To cancel the edit operation, press the menu button. Save edit.
COPY AND E-MAIL COPY The copy function in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 74) makes exact copies of image or movie files and can store the copied data on another memory card. E-mail Copy in menu section 3 makes a 640x480 (VGA) JPEG copy of an original still image so that it may be easily transmitted by e-mail. E-mail copies can only be copied to the original card.
Copy When the image(s) to be copied are selected, a screen with four messages is displayed. The messages are highlighted during the copying procedure. Copy Copying to camera memory. Change card. Copying to card. Copying completed. :enter Copied to 101KM_CP. OK When the change-card message is highlighted, remove the camera’s memory card and insert the card to which the image should be copied. Press the central button of the controller to continue or the menu button to cancel the copy operation.
SLIDE SHOW Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays all still images and movie clips on the memory card in order. The menu has the following options: Slide show Enter To start the slide-show presentation. Highlight “Enter” and press the central button of the controller to start the slide show. All frames To select all the images on the memory card to be displayed in the slide-show presentation.
The controller can be used to control the presentation during playback. Press the central button of the controller to pause and restart the slide show presentation. Slide show Playback Duration Repeat – – 5 sec. No The left/right keys advance to the next still image or return to the previous one. During a movie, the left/right keys forward or rewind the clip. The up/down keys adjust the volume. Press the menu button to cancel the presentation.
ABOUT DPOF This camera is supported by DPOF™ version 1.1. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the memory card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the memorycard slot of DPOF compatible printers. When a DPOF file is created, a misc. folder is automatically created on the memory card to store it (p. 108).
When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen appears requesting the number of copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can be ordered. Use the up/down keys of the controller to set the required number of copies. If the all-frames setting was used to create a print order, any additional images recorded afterwards will not be included in the order. DPOF files created with another camera will be canceled.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A TELEVISION It is possible to view camera images on your television. The camera has a video-out terminal to make the connection using the supplied AV cable. The camera is compatible with the NTSC and PAL standards. The video-output setting can be checked and set in section 4 of the setup menu (p. 90). 1.Turn off the television and the camera. 2.Open the terminal cover and insert the small plug of the AV cable into the camera’s AV-out terminal.
SETUP MENU The setup menu is used to control the camera’s functions and operation. The navigating the setup menu section covers the operation of the menu. The section is followed by detailed descriptions of the settings. OPENING THE SETUP MENU The setup menu is opened from the other menus. It can be accessed from any of the recording or playback menus. Drive m Image Quality Auto D Anti-sh Drive mode Image size Quality Auto DSP Anti-shake :enter Single 2560x1920 Standard On Disp. + Exp.
NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU See page 89 on how to open the menu. The four-way keys of the controller (1) move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted. Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.
LCDbrightness Power save Inst.Playback Lens acc. Language – 1 min. Off None English File # memory Folder name Date/Time set Date imprint Off Std. form – Off Reset default Audio signals Focus signal Shutter FX Volume – 1 1 1 2 Video output Transfer mode Digital zoom Self-timer NTSC Data storage Off 10 sec. To set monitor brightness (p. 92). To set the auto power save period (p. 92). To play back a still image after it is recorded (p. 93). Specified when using a lens accessory (p. 93).
LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Monitor brightness can be adjusted in 11 levels. Brightness can be set individually for viewfinder and direct viewing in the recording mode. Turn the mode switch to the appropriate position before opening the brightness option in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 90). Also see page 28. Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust brightness, the monitor image changes accordingly. Press the central button of the controller to set the level.
INSTANT PLAYBACK An image can be displayed on the monitor after it is captured. When used with the continuous-advance, progressivecapture, or bracketing drive modes (p. 46), the images in the series are played back in a six-frame index display. Instant playback is activated section 1 of the setup menu (p. 90). A playback period of two or ten seconds can be selected. To cancel the playback and save the image before the end of the playback period, press the shutter-release button partway down.
LANGUAGE The language used in the menus can be changed in section 1 of the setup menu. See page 19 for details. FILE NUMBER (#) MEMORY If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created or a new memory card is used, the next image recorded will have a file number one greater than the last file saved. If the new card contains an image with a greater file number, the new image will be assigned a file number one greater than the greatest on the card.
With the date folder format selected, when an image is recorded, a new folder with the day’s date is created. All images recorded that day are placed in that folder. Images recorded on a different day are placed in a new folder with the corresponding date. If the file number memory function is off (p. 94), when a new folder is created, the serial number in the image-file name is reset to 0001. If file number memory function is on, the serial number in the image-file is one greater than the last image saved.
DATE IMPRINTING The date of recording can be printed directly on the image. The imprinting function must be activated in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 90) before the image is taken. Once activated, the date will continue to be imprinted until the function is reset; a yellow bar is displayed behind the frame counter to indicate the imprinting function is active. Date-imprinting indicator The date is imprinted in the lower right corner of the image when viewed horizontally.
RESET DEFAULT This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation.
Playback menu Playback (Slide Show) Duration (Slide Show) Repeat (Slide Show) Date print Index print Setup menu LCD Brightness Auto-power-save period Instant playback Lens accessory File number (#) memory Folder name Date imprinting Audio signals Focus signals Shutter FX Volume Transfer mode Digital zoom Self-timer 98 SETUP MENU All frames 5 seconds No Off No Normal 1 minute Off None Off Standard Off 1 1 1 2 Data storage Off 10 seconds p. p. p. p. p. 84 84 84 87 87 p. 92 p. 92 p. 93 p. 93 p. 94 p.
AUDIO SIGNALS Every time a button is pressed, an audio signal gives a positive confirmation of the operation. The audio signals can be turn off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 90). The tone of the signal can also be changed; signal 1 is electrical and signal 2 is mechanical. Reset default Audio signals Focus signal Shutter FX Volume – 1 1 1 2 FOCUS SIGNAL When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, an audio signal confirms the AF system has focused.
VIDEO OUTPUT Camera images can be displayed on a television (p. 88). The video output can be changed between NTSC and PAL in section 4 of the setup menu. North America uses the NTSC standard and Europe uses the PAL standard. Check which standard is used in your region to play back images on your television set. Video output Transfer mode Self-timer Anti-shake NTSC Data storage 10 sec. Disp. + Exp.
Zoom scale Magnification The digital zoom is operated by the zoom lever (1). Slide the lever right (T) to zoom in to the telephoto position of the lens. When the digital zoom activates, the image magnification will be displayed on the monitor. Turn the lever left (W) to zoom out. After zooming, the zoom scale is displayed briefly. The yellow section indicates the digital-zoom range. Digital-zoom images are interpolated to the set image size. Some loss of quality may be evident.
DATA-TRANSFER MODE Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Instructions on using and installing the DiMAGE Viewer software are found in the supplied software manual. The DiMAGE manuals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to the manual supplied with your computer.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER Confirm the battery has sufficient power before connecting the camera to a computer; the full-battery indicator should be displayed on the monitor. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98 or 98 Second Edition, read the section on page 105 on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer. 1.Start up the computer.
When the USB connection is completed, a drive icon, or volume, appears in My Computer or the desktop; the name varies with memory card. When using Windows XP, a window opens requesting instructions on what to do with the image data; follow the directions in the window.
CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 AND 98 SE The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically, it can be installed manually with the operating system’s add-new-hardware wizard; see the instructions on the following page. During installation, if the operating system requests the Windows 98 CD-ROM, insert it into the CD-ROM drive and follow the accompanying instructions on the screen. No special driver software is required for other Windows or Macintosh operating systems.
Manual Installation To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-to-acomputer section on page 98. When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operating system will detect the new device and the add-new-hardware-wizard window opens. Place the DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Click “Next.” Choose the recommended search for a suitable driver. Click “Next.” Choose to specify the location of the driver.
The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. The letter designating the CDROM drive will vary between computers. Click “Next” to install the driver in the system. One of three drivers may be located: MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf. The last window confirms the driver has been installed. Click “Finish” to close the add new hardware wizard. Restart the computer. When the my-computer window is opened, a new removable-disk icon is displayed.
MEMORY CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION Once the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder. The misc. folder contains DPOF print files (p. 86). Drive Icon Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer. Never format the memory card from the computer; always use the camera to format the card. Only files recorded by the camera should be stored on the memory card.
The number in the image file name may not correspond to the frame number of the image. As images are deleted in the camera, the frame counter will adjust itself to show the number of images on the card and reassign the frame numbers accordingly. The serial numbers used with image files will not change when an image is deleted. When a new image is recorded, it will be assigned a number one greater than the largest serial number in the folder.
DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is red - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn off the camera and then disconnect the USB cable. Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP To disconnect the camera, click once on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located on the task bar. A small window will open indicating the device to be stopped. Click on the small window to stop the device.
The hardware devices to be stopped will be displayed. Highlight the device by clicking on it then click “Stop.” A confirmation screen will appear to indicate the devices to be stopped. Clicking “OK” will stop the device. A third and final screen will appear to indicate the camera can be safely disconnected from the computer. Close the window, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the USB cable.
CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD Never remove the card when the access lamp is red - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition 1.Turn off the camera. 2.Change the memory card. 3.Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection. Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP 1.Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 110). 2.Turn off the camera. 3.Change the memory card. 4.Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection. Macintosh 1.
UNINSTALLING THE DRIVER SOFTWARE - WINDOWS 1.Insert a memory card in the camera and connect it to the computer with the USB cable. Other devices must not be connected to the computer during this procedure. 2.Right click on the My-computer icon. Select “properties” from the drop-down menu. Windows XP: from the start menu go to the control panel. Click on the performance and maintenance category. Click “System” to open the system properties window. 3.
PICTBRIDGE Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 4 of the setup menu is set to PictBridge. Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer using the camera’s USB cable. The larger plug on the cable is connected to the printer. Open the AV out/ USB port cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. Turn the camera on; the PictBridge screen is displayed automatically. Individual still images can be selected for printing on the PictBridge screen.
No. of prints: Print size: Layout: Print quality: Data print: :start 7 Printer setup Printer setup Printer setup Printer setup The number of prints in the print run are displayed as well as the print parameters selected with the menu. See the menu navigation section for more information (p. 110). Press the central button of the controller to begin printing, or press the menu button to return to the PictBridge screen. A maximum number of fifty images can be printed.
NAVIGATING THE PICTBRIDGE MENU Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2) move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. Activate the menu with the menu button. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted. Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.
The options that can be changed vary with the printer. Batch print Index print – – Batch print Batch print in section 1 selects all still images on the memory card for printing. Two options are available: All-frames - to print all images on the card. A screen opens so the number of copies of each image can be specified. A maximum number of fifty images can be printed. Reset - to cancel changes made with the batch print option or with the print selection screen.
Paper size The paper size of the print can be specified. Highlight the current page size and press the central button of the controller to open paper-size screen. Use the controller to select the paper size, and press the central button to complete the operation. A paper size not available with the printer in use cannot be selected.
Data print Data can be printed with the image. The printer-setup option uses the options set with the printer. The date of capture and the file name can be selected for printing. Data printing can also be disabled with the menu. DPOF print DPOF print – No.
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Konica Minolta service facility. Problem The camera will not work. Pictures are not sharp. Symptom Cause Solution Access lamp turns red when pressing the main switch The batteries are dead. Replace batteries (p. 13). Nothing displayed on the monitors. AA Ni-MH batteries are inserted incorrectly.
Pictures are not sharp. Pictures are taken indoors or in low-light situations without flash. While using flash, the pictures are too dark. Slow shutter speeds result in blurred images when the camera is hand-held. Use a tripod, change the camera sensitivity to a higher setting (p. 64), or use the flash (p. 26). The subject is beyond the flash range (p. 64). Move closer to the subject or change the camera sensitivity to a higher setting (p. 64).
CARE AND STORAGE Read this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With proper care, your camera will provide years of service. Camera care • Do not subject the camera to shock or impact. • Turn off the camera when transporting. • This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing batteries or the memory card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera. • When at the beach or near water, take care not to expose the camera to water or sand.
LCD monitor care • The LCD monitor is manufactured using high-precision technology and more than 99.99% of the pixels operate properly. Less than 0.01% of the monitor pixels are displayed as color or bright points; this is not monitor defect and does not affect the recorded image. • Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently damaged. • In cold temperatures, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms up, the display will function normally.
Memory cards SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured with precision electronic components. The following may cause data loss or damage: • Improper use of the card. • Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact. • Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. • Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card. • Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or a computer is accessing the card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.).
Before important events and journeys • Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries. • Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction. Copyright • TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright laws. Taking pictures or images of performances, exhibitions, etc.
QUICKTIME SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IBM PC / AT Compatible Pentium processor-based PC or compatible computer Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP. 128MB or more of RAM 126 APPENDIX QuickTime is used for playing back movies. To install QuickTime, follow the instructions in the installer. QuickTime is not supplied with the camera in all sales regions. Users can download the latest version of QuickTime free of charge from the Apple Computer web site at http://www.apple.com.
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). FCC Compliance Statement Declaration on Conformity Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CCD: Number of effective pixels: Total number of pixels: Camera sensitivity (ISO): Aspect ratio: Lens construction: Maximum aperture: Focal length: Focusing range: Autofocusing system: Focus modes: Shutter: Shutter speeds: Built-in flash recycling time: Monitor LCD: Monitor field of view: Viewfinder field of view: A/D conversion: Recording media: File formats: Printing output control: Menu languages: 128 APPENDIX 1/2.5-type interline primary-color CCD 5.0 million 5.
AV output: NTSC and PAL Batteries: Four AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Battery performance (recording): Approximate number of recorded images: 240 frames with alkaline batteries, 420 frames with 2500mAh NiMH batteries, conforming to the CIPA standard with SD Memory Card. * CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association Battery performance (playback): Approximate continuous playback time: 240 min. with alkaline batteries, 330 min. with 2500mAh Ni-MH batteries, based on Konica Minolta standard.
INDEX A mode, 36 AC adapter, 15 Anti-shake system, 56 Aperture priority mode, 36 Audio signals, 99 Auto power save, 14, 92, 109 Autoflash, 26 Autofocus, 58 Automatic white balance, 60 Battery Care and storage, 123 Indicator, 14 Inserting, 13 Bracketing, 52 Camera-shake warning, 27, 56 Center weighted metering, 63 Color, 65 Connecting, 102 Continuous advance, 48 Continuous AF, 58 Contrast, 65 Copy, 82 Custom key function, 67 Custom white balance, 61 Date and time, 18, 95 Date imprinting, 96 Date print (DPOF)
Image quality, 54, 68 Image size, 54, 68 Lock, 79 Index print, 87 Instant playback, 93 ISO, 64 Language, 19, 94 Lock, 79 M mode, 38 Macro, 35 Main switch, 17 Manual focus, 59 Manual mode, 38 Memory card Care and storage, 124 Changing, 16 Format, 78 Write-protect switch, 124 Menus PictBridge, 116 Playback, 74-75 Recording, 44-45 Setup, 89-91 Metering modes, 63 Monitor Brightness, 28, 92 Care and storage, 123 Movie Capturing movie frames, 73 Editing, 80 File size, 68 Movie mode, 69 Recording, 40 Multi-segment
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