Konica Minolta Digital Camera DiMAGE 7i User Manual
E INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
9222-2779-11 HA-A205  
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
Thank you for purchasing this Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through this  
instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera.  
This manual contains information regarding products introduced before May, 2002. To obtain compati-  
bility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta Service Facility listed on the  
back cover of this manual.  
Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your  
camera dealer.  
Minolta DiMAGE digital camera  
Ni-MH batteries (set of four)  
Ni-MH battery charger set  
Neck strap NS-DG7  
Lens shade DLS-7i  
16MB CompactFlash card  
AV cable AVC-300  
USB cable USB-100  
Software and Documentation on CD-ROM:  
DiMAGE Software CD-ROM  
DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility Version 2  
Instruction manual (PDF)  
Camera manual (PDF)  
Quick Reference Guide  
Warranty card  
Documentation (Printed):  
This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Using  
accessories or equipment not endorsed by Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or dam-  
age to the product and its accessories.  
Because the performance of alkaline batteries with digi-  
tal cameras is low, the use of Ni-MH batteries is recom-  
mended.  
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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.  
• Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture.  
• Do not attempt to short or disassemble batteries.  
• Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.  
• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, ages, or charge levels.  
• Do not charge alkaline batteries.  
• When recharging rechargeable batteries, only use the recommended charger.  
• Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with  
plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or  
clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.  
• Use only the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit. An inappropriate  
adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.  
• Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the  
product is touched.  
• Immediately remove the batteries 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.  
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• 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.  
• Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an accident.  
• Do not use this product in a humid environment, or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid enters  
the product, immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter 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 the product 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 the product. The use of  
inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.  
• When unplugging the AC adapter, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the adapter unit when removing it  
from an outlet.  
• Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter cord. A damaged cord may  
cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.  
• If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the batteries  
taking care not to burn yourself as the batteries become hot with use. The continued use of a damaged  
product or part may cause injuries or fire.  
• Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required  
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE  
CAUTION  
• 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 camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns.  
• Burns may result if the CompactFlash card or batteries are 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.  
• The rim of the lens hood can cause injury. Take care not to accidentally strike anyone with the camera  
when the lens hood is attached.  
• When using the AC adapter, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet.  
• Do not use if the AC adapter cord is damaged.  
• Do not cover the AC adapter. A fire may result.  
• Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter; this can hinder the unplugging of the unit in emergencies.  
• Unplug the AC adapter when cleaning or when the product is not in use.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Names of parts.....................................................................................................................................12  
Camera body...........................................................................................................................12  
Data panel ...............................................................................................................................15  
EVF and LCD monitor display.................................................................................................16  
Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................17  
Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................17  
Attaching the camera strap .....................................................................................................18  
Removing the lens cap............................................................................................................18  
Attaching the lens hood...........................................................................................................19  
Inserting batteries....................................................................................................................20  
Inserting the CompactFlash card ............................................................................................20  
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................21  
Turning on the camera and displays .......................................................................................21  
Taking pictures.........................................................................................................................22  
Using the built-in flash.............................................................................................................23  
Flash range – automatic operation..........................................................................................23  
Viewing and deleting pictures in Quick View...........................................................................24  
Basic operation.....................................................................................................................................25  
Changing batteries ..................................................................................................................26  
Battery condition indicator.......................................................................................................27  
Auto power save......................................................................................................................27  
External power supplies (sold separately)...............................................................................28  
Changing the CompactFlash card...........................................................................................28  
Setting the camera to record images automatically ................................................................30  
EVF and LCD monitor display.................................................................................................30  
Basic recording operation........................................................................................................31  
Focus lock................................................................................................................................32  
Focus signals...........................................................................................................................33  
Special focusing situations ......................................................................................................33  
Display controls – recording mode..........................................................................................34  
Quick View...............................................................................................................................36  
Quick View display...................................................................................................................37  
Deleting images in Quick View................................................................................................37  
Changing the Quick View display ............................................................................................38  
Enlarged playback ...................................................................................................................39  
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Recording mode – advanced operation ...............................................................................................40  
Spot-AE lock button.................................................................................................................40  
Pro-auto button........................................................................................................................41  
Digital-subject-program button.................................................................................................42  
Setting the function dial...........................................................................................................44  
Memory – storing camera settings..........................................................................................46  
Metering modes.......................................................................................................................47  
Exposure modes......................................................................................................................48  
Program – P .......................................................................................................................49  
Program shift.................................................................................................................49  
Aperture priority – A...........................................................................................................50  
Shutter priority – S .............................................................................................................51  
Manual exposure – M.........................................................................................................52  
Bulb exposures........................................................................................................................53  
Attaching a remote cord (sold separately) ..............................................................................53  
Drive modes ............................................................................................................................54  
Continuous advance...........................................................................................................55  
UHS continuous advance...................................................................................................56  
UHS continuous-advance movies ......................................................................................56  
Self-timer ............................................................................................................................57  
Bracketing...........................................................................................................................58  
Notes on bracketing ......................................................................................................59  
Interval................................................................................................................................60  
White balance..........................................................................................................................62  
Automatic white balance.....................................................................................................63  
Preset white balance..........................................................................................................63  
Custom white balance........................................................................................................64  
Camera sensitivity – ISO.........................................................................................................65  
Flash range and camera sensitivity.........................................................................................66  
Attaching a Minolta accessory flash unit.................................................................................66  
Digital Effects Control..............................................................................................................67  
Exposure and flash compensation .....................................................................................68  
Contrast compensation.......................................................................................................70  
Color-saturation compensation...........................................................................................71  
Filter....................................................................................................................................71  
Electronic viewfinder................................................................................................................73  
Diopter adjustment ..................................................................................................................73  
Automatic monitor amplification...............................................................................................73  
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Autofocus areas and control....................................................................................................74  
Flex Focus Point ......................................................................................................................75  
Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................76  
Macro mode.............................................................................................................................77  
Navigating the recording-mode menu .....................................................................................78  
Electronic keyboard .................................................................................................................80  
Autofocus modes.....................................................................................................................81  
Image size ...............................................................................................................................82  
About the frame counter..........................................................................................................82  
Image quality ...........................................................................................................................83  
About super-fine and RAW image quality ...............................................................................84  
Image-file size and CompactFlash card capacity....................................................................85  
Flash modes............................................................................................................................86  
Wireless/Remote flash.............................................................................................................88  
Wireless/Remote camera and flash ranges ............................................................................90  
Notes on wireless/remote flash ..........................................................................................91  
Flash control............................................................................................................................92  
Spot AF/AEL............................................................................................................................93  
Manual focus ...........................................................................................................................94  
Magnification button and electronic magnification...................................................................94  
Data imprinting ........................................................................................................................95  
Color mode..............................................................................................................................96  
Sharpness ...............................................................................................................................97  
Instant playback.......................................................................................................................98  
Voice memo.............................................................................................................................99  
A short guide to photography.............................................................................................................100  
Movie mode .....................................................................................................................................102  
Navigating the movie menu...................................................................................................104  
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Playback mode – viewing and editing images ...................................................................................105  
Single-frame playback and histogram display .......................................................................105  
Viewing images .....................................................................................................................106  
Playing back voice memos....................................................................................................106  
Viewing movies......................................................................................................................107  
Deleting single images ..........................................................................................................107  
Enlarged playback .................................................................................................................108  
Changing the playback display..............................................................................................109  
Navigating the playback-mode menu ....................................................................................110  
Frame selection screen .........................................................................................................112  
Deleting images.....................................................................................................................113  
Formatting CompactFlash cards ...........................................................................................114  
Locking images......................................................................................................................115  
Changing the index playback format .....................................................................................115  
Slide Show.............................................................................................................................116  
About DPOF ..........................................................................................................................118  
Creating a DPOF print order .................................................................................................118  
Ordering an index print..........................................................................................................119  
Canceling a DPOF print order...............................................................................................119  
Copying images.....................................................................................................................120  
Viewing images on a television .............................................................................................122  
Setup mode – controlling the camera’s operation..............................................................................123  
Navigating the setup menu....................................................................................................124  
EVF and LCD monitor brightness .........................................................................................126  
Audio signals .........................................................................................................................126  
Shutter FX .............................................................................................................................126  
Volume...................................................................................................................................127  
Language...............................................................................................................................127  
File number memory .............................................................................................................127  
Folder name...........................................................................................................................128  
Select folder...........................................................................................................................129  
New folder..............................................................................................................................129  
Display mode.........................................................................................................................130  
Direct manual focus...............................................................................................................131  
Reset default..........................................................................................................................132  
EVF auto switch.....................................................................................................................134  
Setting the date and time ......................................................................................................134  
Setting the date format..........................................................................................................135  
Video output ..........................................................................................................................135  
Auto power save....................................................................................................................135  
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Data-transfer mode.............................................................................................................................136  
QuickTime system requirements...........................................................................................136  
System requirements.............................................................................................................137  
Connecting the camera to a computer..................................................................................138  
Connecting to Windows 98 / 98 second edition ....................................................................140  
Automatic installation........................................................................................................140  
Manual installation............................................................................................................141  
Connecting to Mac OS 8.6 ....................................................................................................143  
Auto power save (Data-transfer mode)..................................................................................143  
CompactFlash card folder organization.................................................................................144  
Disconnecting the camera from the computer ......................................................................146  
Windows 98 / 98 second edition ......................................................................................146  
Windows ME, 2000 Professional, and XP........................................................................146  
Macintosh .........................................................................................................................147  
Changing the CompactFlash card (data-transfer mode).......................................................148  
Appendix  
.....................................................................................................................................149  
System accessories...............................................................................................................150  
When using filters..................................................................................................................151  
What is an Ev? What is a stop? ............................................................................................151  
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................152  
Removing the driver software – Windows .............................................................................155  
Care and storage...................................................................................................................156  
Camera care.....................................................................................................................156  
Cleaning ...........................................................................................................................156  
Storage.............................................................................................................................156  
Operating temperatures and conditions ...........................................................................157  
Recording media care and handling ................................................................................157  
Batteries ...........................................................................................................................158  
About Ni-MH batteries......................................................................................................158  
LCD monitor care .............................................................................................................159  
Copyright ..........................................................................................................................159  
Before important events or journeys ................................................................................159  
Questions and service......................................................................................................159  
Technical specifications.........................................................................................................160  
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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. 156).  
Data panel (p. 15)  
Digital-subject-program button (p. 42)  
Built-in flash (p. 23)  
Focal-length index  
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Zooming ring  
Pro-auto button (p. 41)  
Strap eyelet (p. 18)  
Control dial  
Lens*  
Shutter-release button  
Focusing ring (p. 94)  
Microphone  
Self-timer lamp (p. 57)  
Card-slot door (p. 28)  
The USB port is located behind the  
card-slot door.  
1 The focal-length scale on the zooming ring is given in 35mm focal-length equivalents. The DiMAGE  
Viewer software supplied with the camera can display the actual focal length used to capture the recorded  
image as well as the equivalent focal length in 35mm photography.  
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Playback mode (p. 105)  
Recording mode (p. 40)  
Movie mode (p. 102)  
Setup mode (p. 123)  
Data-transfer mode  
(p. 136)  
Display mode switch  
Display information button  
(p. 34, 109)  
Dial release  
Accessory shoe  
Eyepiece sensors*  
Main switch/Mode dial  
(p. 34)  
Spot-AE lock but-  
ton (p. 40)  
Electronic viewfinder*  
(EVF) (p. 73)  
Menu button  
Access lamp  
Controller  
LCD monitor*  
(p. 16)  
Magnification button  
Remote-control  
terminal cover (p. 53)  
Battery-chamber lock (p. 26)  
QV/ Delete button (p. 37)  
DC/AV-out terminal cover  
Speaker  
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NAMES OF PARTS  
Exposure modes (p. 48)  
Metering modes (p. 47)  
Memory (p. 46)  
Drive modes (p. 54)  
White balance (p. 62)  
Camera sensitivity (p. 65)  
Function button  
Macro release (p. 77)  
Function dial (p. 44)  
Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 73)  
Focus-mode (AF/MF) button (p. 94)  
Tripod socket  
Digital-effects Controller (p. 67)  
Digital-effects button  
Digital-effects switch  
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DATA PANEL  
Located on the top of the camera body, the  
data panel shows the status of the camera.  
All icons have been shown for clarity.  
Frame counter  
(p. 82)  
Digital-subject-program icons (p. 42)  
Digital-subject-program indicators (p. 42)  
Battery-condition indicator (p. 27)  
Exposure-mode indicators (p. 48)  
White-balance indicators (p. 62)  
Camera-sensitivity indicator (p. 65)  
Flash-compensation indicator (p. 68)  
Red-eye reduction indicator (p. 86)  
Wireless/Remote flash indicator (p. 88)  
Manual-focus indicator (p. 94)  
The frame counter cannot exceed  
999. When the number of record-  
able images exceeds this, 999 will  
be displayed. The frame counter  
will continue to count down when  
the number of recordable images  
falls below one thousand.  
Drive-mode indicators (p. 54)  
Image-quality display (p. 83)  
Image-size display (p. 82)  
Shutter-speed and aperture display / exposure/flash compensation display  
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NAMES OF PARTS  
EVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAY  
10. Exposure-compensation display (p. 68)  
11. White-balance indicator (p. 62)  
12. Exposure-mode/Digital-subject-program indi-  
cator (p. 48, 42)  
13. Metering-mode indicator (p. 47)  
14. Shutter-speed display  
15. Aperture display  
16. Camera-shake warning (p. 17)  
17. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 65)  
18. Macro-mode indicator (p. 77)  
19. Focus signal (p. 33)  
1. Microphone indicator  
2. Flash-mode indicator (p. 86)  
3. Flash signal (p. 23)  
20. Data-imprinting indicator (p. 95)  
21. Frame counter (p. 82)  
4. Mode indicator  
22. Drive-mode indicator (p. 54)  
23. Manual-focus indicator (p. 94)  
24. Battery-condition indicator (p. 27)  
25. Image-quality indicator (p. 83)  
26. Image-size display (p. 82)  
27. Digital-zoom display (p. 76)  
28. Color-mode indicator (p. 96)  
5. Flash-compensation display (p. 68)  
6. Filter display (p. 71)  
7. Color-saturation-compensation display (p. 71)  
8. Contrast-compensation display (p. 70)  
9. Sharpness display (p. 97)  
A. Focus frame  
B. Spot metering area (p. 47)  
C. AF sensors  
D. Flex Focus Point (p. 75)  
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING  
This is a quick reference guide so that the camera can be used as soon as possible.  
However, it is recommended that the entire manual be read to properly operate the cam-  
era and to achieve the best results.  
CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING  
If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely, the camera-  
shake warning will appear on the monitors. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand  
motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto setting of the lens than at the wide-angle setting.  
The warning appears at approximately the reciprocal of the focal length used; if the lens is set at  
100mm, the camera shake warning will appear at 1/100 second. Although the warning appears, the  
shutter can still be released. If the warning appears, the following steps can be taken:  
• Place the camera on a tripod.  
• Use the built-in flash (p. 23).  
• Increase the camera sensitivity (ISO) (p. 65).  
• Zoom the lens towards the wide-angle position.  
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING  
ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP  
1
Attach the camera strap to the strap eyelets as shown.  
• Always keep the camera strap around your neck in case you  
drop the camera.  
2
REMOVING THE LENS CAP  
Using your thumb and index finger,  
pinch the inside or outside tabs of  
the lens cap to remove.  
• When the camera is not in use,  
always replace the lens cap.  
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ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD  
The lens hood is used to control stray light from entering the lens and causing flare. When using the  
camera under bright light, the use of the lens hood is recommended. The lens hood should not be  
used with the built-in flash as it can cause a shadow.  
To mount the lens hood, align the rectangular dimple  
on the rim of the hood with the focal-length index on  
the top of the lens barrel (1).  
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Slide the hood onto the end of the lens and turn it  
90° clockwise until it clicks and the circular dimple is  
aligned with the focal-length index (2).  
• When mounted correctly, the large petals of the lens  
hood should be to the top and bottom.  
• Never force the lens hood. If it does not fit, check its  
orientation.  
• To detach the lens hood, turn it 90° counterclockwise  
and remove.  
2
The lens hood can be reverse mounted when the camera is  
not is use.  
With one of the large petals to the top, slide the hood onto the  
end of the lens. Turn it 90° clockwise until it stops.  
• The lens hood can be attached or removed with the lens cap on  
the camera.  
• To detach the lens hood, turn it 90° counterclockwise and  
remove.  
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING  
INSERTING BATTERIES  
The AA nickel-metal hydride batteries supplied with the camera must be charged before their initial  
use. Refer to the charger manual for instructions on safe use and handling.  
Open the battery-chamber door by moving the battery-chamber  
lock to the open position  
.
Insert the batteries.  
• Make sure the positive and negative battery terminals are orientated  
as illustrated on the diagram in the battery chamber.  
INSERTING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD  
Open the card-slot door (1).  
Insert the CompactFlash card (2) and fold down the card-  
eject lever.  
• Insert the card so that the face is toward the front of the  
camera. Always push the card in straight, never at an angle.  
Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check its  
orientation.  
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HANDLING THE CAMERA  
While using the electronic viewfinder (EVF) or LCD monitor,  
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 EVF can be tilted between 0° and 90°. This is useful for  
low-level camera positions.  
TURNING ON THE CAMERA AND DISPLAYS  
While pushing in the dial release (1), turn the  
mode dial (2) to the still-image recording  
position.  
2
The display switch at the back of  
the camera controls which display  
will activate during camera opera-  
tion. Turn the switch to the auto-dis-  
play position (A); the display will  
alternate between the electronic  
viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor  
automatically.  
1
Display switch  
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING  
TAKING PICTURES  
With the mode dial set to still-image recording, the camera  
will be on and the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and LCD  
monitor will activate.  
The zooming ring can be used to frame the subject. The  
effect of the zoom is immediately displayed in the EVF and  
on the LCD monitor.  
Compose the image in the EVF or on LCD monitor taking  
care to place the subject within the focus frame.  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take  
the picture.  
• The access lamp will glow indicating the image data is being  
written to the CompactFlash card. Never remove the  
CompactFlash card while data is being transferred.  
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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH  
In low-light conditions or indoors, the flash is needed to illuminate the subject and reduce blurring  
through camera shake. The flash can also be used as a fill light in direct sunlight to soften harsh  
shadows.  
To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each side.  
Icons will appear in the upper left corner of the EVF and LCD  
monitor (see chart below).  
• The flash position must be set manually.  
• The flash will always fire regardless of the amount of ambient light.  
• Always remove the lens hood when using the built-in flash. The  
hood may cast a shadow if mounted.  
When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the red flash icon indicates the  
flash is charging.  
When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the white flash icon indicates  
the flash is ready to fire.  
After taking a picture, a blue flash icon appears if the flash properly exposed the sub-  
ject.  
Flash warning. In backlit situations, the icon appears to recommend the use of the flash.  
FLASH RANGE – AUTOMATIC OPERATION  
The camera will automatically control the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must be  
within the flash range. 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  
Telephoto position  
0.5m ~ 3.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.)  
0.5m ~ 3.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)  
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING  
VIEWING AND DELETING PICTURES IN QUICK VIEW  
Captured images can be viewed in recording mode. Simply press the QV/delete button to  
access the images, and use the controller to scroll through the pictures on the  
CompactFlash card.  
In quick view, images can also be deleted.  
Press the QV/delete button to playback the  
Care should be taken when deleting  
recorded images.  
image; once deleted it is impossible to  
recover the picture. When selecting an  
image for deletion, a confirmation screen  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to  
will appear before the operation is execut-  
scroll through the images.  
ed. For more information about Quick View,  
see page 36.  
To delete the displayed image, press the  
QV/delete button.  
• A confirmation screen will  
appear.  
Delete this frame?  
Yes No  
Use the left/right keys to highlight  
“YES.”  
• Choosing “NO” will cancel the operation.  
Pressing the controller will delete  
the image.  
Press the menu button to  
return to the recording  
mode.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
This section covers the basic operation of the camera. Please thoroughly familiarize yourself with the  
operations in this section before moving on to other sections in the manual.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
CHANGING BATTERIES  
This digital camera uses four AA-size nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. When using new Ni-MH  
batteries, fully charge them before their initial use.  
When replacing batteries, check that the mode dial is in the off posi-  
tion.  
Open the battery-chamber door by moving the battery-chamber lock  
to the open position.  
Insert the batteries.  
• Make sure the positive and negative battery terminals are orientated as  
illustrated on the diagram in the battery chamber.  
Close the battery-chamber door and slide the lock lever to the close  
position.  
Although alkaline batteries can be used with this product, their performance will be limited. Only use  
alkaline batteries for test photographs or when Ni-MH batteries, the Minolta External High-power  
Battery Pack, or AC adapter are not available.  
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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 data panel and monitors. The monitor icon will change  
from white to red when battery power is low. If the data panel and monitors are blank, the batteries  
may be dead or installed incorrectly.  
Full-battery – the batteries are fully charged. This icon is displayed for  
five seconds on the monitors when the camera is turned on. The icon  
remains on the data panel.  
Low battery warning – battery power is very low, but all functions are  
operational. The batteries should be replaced as soon as possible. This  
warning automatically appears and remains on the display until the bat-  
teries are changed.  
Blinking low battery warning – displayed on the data panel with no  
other icons. Power is insufficient for camera operation. The shutter will  
not release. Replace or recharge the batteries immediately.  
AUTO POWER SAVE  
To conserve battery power, the camera will turn off displays and unnecessary functions if an opera-  
tion is not made within a certain period. The LCD monitor will turn off after thirty seconds. The EVF  
and data panel turn off after one minute. To restore the displays, press the shutter-release button  
partway down or press the display-information button. The length of the auto-power-save period for  
the EVF and data panel can be changed in the custom 2 section of the setup menu (p. 124).  
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BASIC OPERATION  
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)  
The AC Adapter 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. AC Adapter model AC-1L is for use in North America, Japan, and Taiwan, and AC-2L is for use  
in all other areas.  
The External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 is a portable source of power for the camera. The  
kit contains a high-power lithium-ion battery, holder, and charger. The battery, holder, and charger are  
also available separately. This battery pack will significantly extend the operating time of the camera.  
Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies.  
Remove the DC terminal cover from the left.  
• The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.  
Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter or battery pack into  
the DC terminal.  
Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.  
CHANGING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD  
A CompactFlash card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a  
no-card warning will automatically be displayed on the monitors. IBM Microdrives are compatible with  
this camera. For recording media care and storage, see page 157.  
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Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before  
inserting or removing a CompactFlash card, otherwise the card may be  
damaged, and data lost.  
1
2
3
4
5
Open the card-slot door in the direction indicated (1).  
To eject a CompactFlash card, lift (2) then press (3) the card-eject lever. The card can now be pulled  
out.  
• Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use.  
Insert the CompactFlash card into the card slot until the card-eject lever pops out (4).  
• 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 orientated correctly.  
Fold the card-eject lever down as shown (5) and close the card-slot door.  
If the card-not-recognized message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need to be format-  
ted. A CompactFlash card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If  
the unable-to-use-card message appears, the card is not compatible with the camera and should not  
be formatted. A card can be formatted in the basic section of the playback menu (p. 110). When a  
card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased. If the card-error message appears,  
press the central button of the controller to close the window; check the Minolta web site for the latest  
compatibility information:  
North America: http://www.minoltausa.com,  
Europe: http://www.minoltaeurope.com/pe/digital/languages_stage.html.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY  
While holding in the dial release (1), turn the mode dial to still-  
image recording. Press the pro-auto button (2) to reset the pro-  
grammed and automatic functions.  
2
All camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus,  
exposure, and imaging systems will work together to bring pro-  
fessional results effortlessly.  
1
EVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAY  
Focus frame  
Mode indicator  
Image-size display (p. 82)  
Image-quality indicator (p. 83)  
Metering-mode  
indicator (p. 47)  
Exposure-mode/Digital-sub-  
ject-program  
Drive-mode indicator (p. 54)  
Frame counter (p. 15, 82)  
indicator (p. 48, 42)  
Shutter-speed display  
Focus signal (p. 33)  
Aperture display  
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BASIC RECORDING OPERATION  
With the mode dial set to still-image recording, the camera will be on and the  
electronic viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor will activate.  
Place the subject within the focus frame.  
• For off-center subjects use the focus-lock function (p. 32).  
• Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens:  
0.5m – ∞. For subjects closer than 0.5m, use the macro function  
(p. 77).  
Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the  
focus and exposure.  
• The focus signals (p. 33) in the monitors will confirm that the  
image is in focus. If the focus signal is red, the camera was  
unable to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until the  
signal is white.  
1
• When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear on the live  
image to indicate the point of focus.  
• The shutter speed and aperture value will change from white to  
black indicating the exposure is locked.  
2
Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take the  
picture.  
• The access lamp will glow indicating the image data is being  
written to the CompactFlash card. Never remove a CompactFlash  
card while data is being transferred.  
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FOCUS LOCK  
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 will indicate that the focus is locked. The  
shutter speed and aperture value will change from white to  
black indicating the exposure is locked.  
• When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear on the  
live image to indicate the point of focus.  
Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button,  
recompose the subject within the image area. Press the shut-  
ter-release button all the way down to take the picture.  
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FOCUS SIGNALS  
This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signals in the lower right  
corner of the EVF and LCD monitor indicate the focus status. For more information on autofocus  
modes see p. 81.  
Focus icon: white  
Focus icon: red  
Focus confirmed.  
Cannot focus. The subject is too close or a special  
situation is preventing the AF system from focusing.  
• The shutter can be released even if the camera cannot focus on the subject.  
• When the AF system cannot focus, the focus is set between 5 m and infinity (16.4 ft and ∞). When  
the flash is in use, the focus is set between 3.0 m and 3.8 m (9.8 ft and 12.5 ft). In this case, focus  
lock can be used with an object at the same distance as the main subject or the camera can be focused  
manually (p. 94).  
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS  
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. If the autofocus system cannot focus on a  
subject, the focus icon will turn red. In this situation the focus-lock function can be used to focus on  
another object at the same distance as your main subject, and then the image can be recomposed to  
take the picture.  
The subject is too dark. The subject in the  
focus frame is low in  
Two subjects at differ-  
ent distances overlap  
in the focus frame.  
The subject is near a  
very bright object or  
area.  
contrast.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
DISPLAY CONTROLS – RECORDING MODE  
Located on the back of the camera, the display-mode switch and the display-information button con-  
trol on which monitor the image is displayed and what information is included in the display. The three  
position switch allows the choice between automatic display and setting the display to the EVF or  
LCD monitor.  
Auto display – the camera will automatically change between displaying the  
live image in the EVF or on the LCD monitor. The EVF’s eye sensors monitor  
if the EVF is being used and switches the display location accordingly.  
EVF display – the live image will only be displayed in the electronic  
viewfinder. Under bright light, the image is easier to see in the EVF than on  
the LCD monitor.  
LCD monitor display – the live image will only be displayed on the LCD  
monitor.  
If battery power is a concern, have the eye sensor activate the EVF when in use, but not the LCD  
monitor. The auto-display function can be changed in the custom 2 section of the setup menu (p.  
124).  
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In the center of the display switch, the display-information button controls what  
information is displayed with the live image. Each time the button is pressed,  
the display cycles to the next format: standard display, focus frame, real-time  
histogram, and live image only. The number of screens and their formats can  
be changed in the custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 124).  
Standard display  
Focus frame  
Live image only  
Real-time histogram  
The real-time histogram shows the approximate luminance distribution of the live image. This his-  
togram will not be accurate when the monitor image is amplified (p. 52, 73), or the built-in or a com-  
patible Minolta flash unit is used. The histogram of a recorded image may not have the same distribu-  
tion as the real-time histogram.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
QUICK VIEW  
Still images can be viewed in recording mode. Simply press the QV/delete button to  
access the images, and use the controller to scroll through the pictures on the  
CompactFlash card. Images is displayed with various information: date and time of  
capture, frame number, printing and lock status, and voice-memo recording. A his-  
togram of the image with shooting data can be displayed.  
Press the QV/delete button to play back the recorded images.  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the images.  
Press the up key to see the histogram of the displayed image.  
• Pressing the down key returns to Quick View.  
If an audio track is attached to a  
still image, pressing the central  
button of the controller will play  
it back (p. 99).  
To return to the recording mode, press the  
menu button.  
Controller  
QV/Delete button  
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Mode indicator  
QUICK-VIEW DISPLAY  
Image size (p. 82)  
Image quality (p. 83)  
To view the histogram,  
press the up key.  
Aperture value  
Shutter speed  
Time of  
capture  
White-balance  
setting (p. 62)  
Sensitivity  
setting (p. 65)  
Degree of exposure  
compensation (p. 68)  
Date of capture  
Histogram  
Voice-memo  
indicator (p. 99)  
Lock indicator (p. 115)  
Folder name (p. 128)  
Print indicator (p. 118)  
Frame number/ total number of images  
Folder number – image file number  
DELETING IMAGES IN QUICK VIEW  
In quick view, the displayed image can be deleted. When selecting an  
image for deletion, a confirmation screen will appear before the opera-  
tion is executed.  
Once deleted, an  
image cannot be  
recovered.  
To delete a displayed image, press the QV/delete button.  
• A confirmation screen will appear.  
Delete this frame?  
Yes  
No  
Use the left/right keys to highlight “Yes.”  
• “No” will cancel the operation.  
Pressing the controller will execute the command on the con-  
firmation screen.  
• The camera will return to quick view.  
Confirmation screen  
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BASIC OPERATION  
CHANGING THE QUICK VIEW DISPLAY  
In the center of the display switch, the display-information 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  
In index playback, the left/right keys of the controller will move the yellow border to the next or the  
previous image. When the image is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, voice-memo  
icon, 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 QV/delete button (p. 37) or an accompa-  
nying audio track can be played by pressing the central button of the controller. When the display  
information button is pressed again, the highlighted image will be displayed in the single-frame play-  
back mode. A nine or four image index can be displayed. The index-playback format can be changed  
in the basic section of the playback-mode menu (p. 110).  
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ENLARGED PLAYBACK  
In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged  
for closer examination. Images can be magnified  
between 1.2X and 4.0X in 0.2X increments. 640 X 480  
size images can only be magnified between 1.2X and  
2.0X. RAW and super fine images cannot be enlarged.  
With the image to be enlarged displayed, press the  
magnification button (1).  
• The degree of magnification is displayed on the  
monitors.  
1
Use the up/down keys of the controller to adjust the magnifi-  
cation.  
Press the central button of the controller to switch between  
the magnification and scroll functions.  
• The scroll arrows or magnification display will turn blue to  
indicate the active function.  
When the scroll arrows are blue, use the four-way key to  
scroll the image.  
• Press the magnification button to exit the enlarged playback  
mode.  
• Press and hold the four-way key to scroll continuously.  
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RECORDING MODE  
ADVANCED OPERATION  
This section contains detailed information on the camera’s recording functions and operation. Read  
the sections pertaining to your interest and need. The sections, setting the function dial (p.44), Digital  
Effects Control (p. 67), and the navigating the recording-mode menu (p. 78), cover setting most of the  
advanced features in this camera. Each of these sections is followed by detailed descriptions of the  
settings.  
SPOT-AE LOCK BUTTON  
The spot-AE lock button below the main dial on the back of the body locks the auto-  
matic exposure system. This function allows the exposure to be set by a specific ele-  
ment within the scene or a gray card outside the scene.  
When pressed, the spot metering circle is displayed indicating the area used for the  
exposure calculation; the shutter speed and aperture of the exposure will be dis-  
played in black on the monitor. The setting will remain in effect until the button is  
released. Focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button partway down.  
The operation of the spot button can be customized in the custom 1  
section of the recording-mode menu (p. 78, 93).  
Spot metering display  
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PRO-AUTO BUTTON  
Simply pressing the pro-auto button (1) resets the camera to pro-  
grammed and automatic functions in the still-image recording  
mode. The camera’s systems work together to bring professional  
results leaving the operator free to concentrate on aesthetic deci-  
sions.  
The pro-auto button only affects functions in the recording mode.  
The button has a limited affect in the movie mode; changes made  
with the Digital Effects Control and the Movie menu are reset.  
1
Digital subject program (p. 42)  
Canceled  
Exposure mode (p. 48)  
Drive mode (p. 54)  
Program  
Single-frame advance  
Focus mode (p. 81, 94)  
Autofocus area (p. 74)  
White balance (p. 62)  
Metering mode (p. 47)  
Single AF  
Wide  
Auto white balance  
Multi-segment metering  
Exposure compensation (p. 68)  
0.0  
Contrast compensation (p. 70)  
Color-saturation compensation (p. 71)  
Filter (p. 71)  
0
0
Normal  
Flash control (p. 92)  
ADI metering  
Flash compensation (p. 68)  
Flash mode (p. 86)  
0.0  
Fill or red-eye reduction*  
Normal  
Sharpness (p. 97)  
* The flash mode is reset to whichever of the two modes was set last.  
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RECORDING MODE  
DIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM BUTTON  
The subject-program button (1) optimizes the camera’s per-  
formance for various conditions and subjects. Exposure,  
white-balance, and image-processing systems work in unison  
for beautiful results.  
Pressing the subject-program button cycles through the  
modes: portrait, sport action, sunset, night portrait, text, and  
the original exposure mode. A pointer will indicate the active  
subject program. The subject program will remain in effect  
until it is changed.  
1
Optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight defo-  
cusing of the background.  
Portrait  
Used to capture fast action by maximizing shutter speeds and  
tracking subjects with continuous AF.  
Sports action  
Sunset  
Optimized to reproduce rich, warm sunsets.  
For deep, subtle night scenes. When used with flash, the sub-  
ject and background are balanced.  
Night portrait  
Text  
For the crisp reproduction of black text on white backgrounds.  
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While camera performance is optimized for each shooting condition, some changes can be made to  
camera settings with subject programs. The autofocus mode can be changed (p. 81). The sports  
action mode uses continuous AF, the other modes use single AF. The digital effects controller can be  
used to adjust image brightness, contrast, and color (p. 67). White balance can be changed in all  
modes except sunset and night portrait (p. 62). Sharpness can be changed in the sport action, sun-  
set, and text modes (p. 97). The metering mode cannot be changed.  
Shooting tips  
Portrait – Most portraits look best at a telephoto setting; the longer focal length does not exag-  
gerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background. Use the built-in  
flash with strong direct sunlight or backlight to reduce harsh shadows.  
Sports action – When using a flash, make sure the subject is within the flash range (p. 66).  
The flash range can be extended by changing the camera sensitivity (p. 65). A monopod is  
more flexible and compact than a tripod when shooting events.  
Sunset – When the sun is above the horizon, do not point the camera toward the sun for pro-  
longed periods of time. The intensity of the sun could damage the CCD. Between exposures,  
turn off the camera or cover the lens.  
Night portrait – When taking pictures of a landscape at night, use a tripod to eliminate blurring  
from camera shake. The flash can only be used with close subjects such as with a portrait of a  
person. When using the flash, ask your subjects not to move after the burst; the shutter will still  
be open for the background exposure.  
Text – When taking pictures of small text on a sheet of paper, the macro mode (p. 77) can be  
used. Use a tripod to eliminate camera shake and ensure the sharpest images.  
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RECORDING MODE  
SETTING THE FUNCTION DIAL  
The memory function, metering mode, exposure mode, drive mode, white balance, and camera sen-  
sitivity are controlled by the function dial. Making changes with the function dial is simple. The func-  
tion dial can only be used for still photography.  
Turn the function dial to the mode to be changed (1).  
1
While pressing the button in the center of the  
function dial, turn the control dial near the  
shutter-release button to change the mode  
(2). Release the function button to set the  
2
mode.  
• Changes are displayed on the monitors and  
data panel.  
Memory  
To store and recall camera settings (p. 46).  
Changes the metering mode (p. 47).  
Changes exposure mode (p. 48).  
Changes drive mode (p. 54).  
MEM  
Metering modes  
Exposure modes  
Drive modes  
PASM  
DRIVE  
WB  
Changes between automatic, preset, and custom  
white balance (p. 62).  
White balance  
Camera sensitivity  
Changes camera sensitivity (p. 65).  
ISO  
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Function Dial  
Display  
Menu  
Setting  
Page EVF & Monitor Display  
46  
Memory registers or the set-  
ting function are selected  
with a special menu dis-  
played on the monitors.  
MEM  
Multi-segment  
Center weighted  
Spot  
No data panel dis-  
play.  
47  
Program  
49  
P
A
S
M
Display for the  
data panel, EVF  
and LCD monitor  
are the same  
Aperture priority  
Shutter priority  
Manual  
50  
51  
52  
31  
55  
57  
58  
60  
56  
63  
PASM  
Single-frame advance  
Continuous advance  
Self-timer  
unless indicated.  
DRIVE  
Bracketing  
Interval  
UHS continuous advance  
Automatic white balance  
Daylight  
(No display when set)  
Tungsten  
63  
64  
65  
Fluorescent  
WB  
ISO  
Cloudy  
Custom setting  
Custom calibration  
Automatic gain  
(No display when set)  
100, 200,  
400, 800.  
Preset camera sensitivity in  
ISO equivalents.  
ISO value  
is displayed  
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RECORDING MODE  
MEMORY – STORING CAMERA SETTINGS  
Three sets of camera settings can be saved. This saves time under frequently  
repeating conditions by eliminating the need to set the camera. Except for the  
spot AEL button, subject programs, data imprinting, voice memo, and instant  
playback settings, all recording-mode camera settings will be saved including the  
position of the Flex Focus Point, the custom white balance setting, and changes  
made with the function dial and digital effects control. Although the bracketing  
drive mode setting can be saved, the type of bracket, exposure, contrast, color  
saturation, or filter must be reset.  
Camera settings are saved with the function dial (p. 44). Initially,  
each memory location contains the camera’s original settings.  
Memory  
Memory  
Memory  
1
2
3
To save the current camera settings, turn the function dial to  
the memory position, and press the function button (1) to dis-  
play the memory settings on the monitor. Turn the control dial  
to highlight the store-memory option. Release the function  
button to open the store-memory screen.  
Store memory  
2
3
1
On the store-in-memory screen, use the up/down keys of the  
controller (3) to select the memory register in which the cam-  
era settings are to be saved. Press the central button of the  
controller (4) to save the settings; the previous settings will be  
erased and replaced by the new ones. A confirmation screen  
will open; press the central button of the controller to close.  
Rec.  
Store memory  
1
Store in  
1
2
3
select  
enter  
4
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To recall a setting, press the function button and highlight the memory register using the control dial.  
Release the function button to apply the memory settings.  
Camera settings cannot be deleted from memory by turning the camera off, using the pro-auto but-  
ton, or choosing the default function on the setup menu.  
METERING MODES  
The icons indicating the metering mode are displayed on the monitors only. Do  
not confuse these icons with the focus signals (p. 33). The metering mode is  
changed with the function dial (p. 44). When center-weighted or spot metering is  
selected, pressing the shutter-release button partway down will activate the  
exposure system, but will not lock the exposure; the spot AE lock button (p. 40)  
can be used to lock the exposure, but uses the spot metering area only.  
Multi-segment – uses 300 segments to measure luminance and color. This data is com-  
bined with distance information to calculate the camera exposure. This advanced metering  
system will give accurate worry-free exposures in almost all situations.  
Center weighted – a traditional metering method in silver-halide cameras. The system mea-  
sures light values over the entire image area with emphasis given to the central region.  
Spot – uses a small area within the image to calculate the  
exposure. When this mode is selected, a small circle will appear  
in the middle of the live image indicating the measuring area.  
The spot allows precise exposure measurements of a particular  
object without being influenced by extremely bright or dark  
areas within the scene.  
Spot metering display  
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RECORDING MODE  
EXPOSURE MODES  
The four exposure modes allow extensive control over image making.  
Programmed AE gives carefree operation, aperture and shutter priority allow  
photographers to optimise exposures in different situations, and manual expo-  
sure provides complete freedom in controlling the final image. See setting the  
function dial section on page 44.  
Program – the camera controls both the shutter speeds and aperture.  
P
A
S
Aperture priority – the photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appro-  
priate shutter speed.  
Shutter priority – the photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the  
appropriate aperture.  
Manual exposure – the photographer selects both the shutter speed and aperture.  
M
Data panel  
LCD monitor  
Exposure modes  
Shutter speed  
Aperture  
All exposure mode icons on the data  
panel have been shown for clarity.  
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PROGRAM – P  
The programmed AE exposure control uses luminance and focal-length information to ensure perfect  
exposures. The sophisticated exposure system allows the photographer the freedom to shoot without  
having to worry about the technical details of exposure settings. The shutter speed and aperture val-  
ues of the exposure are displayed on the monitors and data panel. The shutter speed range in pro-  
gram exposure mode is 4 to 1/4000 second. If the brightness level of the scene is outside the expo-  
sure control range of the camera, the shutter-speed and aperture displays will turn red.  
The program line adjusts with the changes in focal length of the zoom lens. The camera is pro-  
grammed to maximize depth of field in the wide-angle range to provide sharp landscape pictures,  
and to maximize shutter speed in the telephoto range to minimize camera shake and blurred images.  
When the shutter speed falls below an acceptable limit for the camera to be hand held, the camera-  
shake warning appears in the lower left corner of the monitors (p. 17).  
PROGRAM SHIFT  
Although exposure calculations can be left to the camera, photographers can still have control over  
the final exposure with the program-shift function. As described in the basic recording operation (p.  
31), press the shutter-release button partway down (1) until the shutter speed and aperture value are  
displayed. The control dial (2) can then be used to shift the  
shutter speed and aperture combination; each combination  
will give the optimum exposure.  
1
2
The built-in flash cannot be used with program shift. The  
camera gives priority to the flash exposure; once the flash is  
raised, any changes made with the program shift will be can-  
celed.  
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RECORDING MODE  
APERTURE PRIORITY – A  
The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the  
appropriate shutter speed to ensure correct exposure. When A mode  
is selected, the aperture value on the monitors turns blue.  
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1
Turn the control dial (1) to set the desired aperture. Press the shut-  
ter-release button partway down to activate the exposure system (2);  
the corresponding shutter speed will be displayed.  
The aperture values can be changed by half stop increments  
between f/2.8 and f/8 at the lens’ wide-angle position and f/3.5 to  
f/9.5 at the lens’ telephoto position. If the aperture value is beyond  
the shutter-speed range, the shutter-speed display will blink on the  
data panel and turn red on the monitors. The shutter speed range in aperture-priority exposure mode  
is 4 to 1/4000 second.  
When the shutter speed falls below an acceptable limit for the camera to be hand held, the camera-  
shake warning (p. 17) appears in the lower left corner of the EVF and LCD monitor. When the warn-  
ing appears, decrease the aperture value until the warning disappears or place the camera on a tri-  
pod.  
Because the shutter speeds can be adjusted in fine steps, the same shutter speed may be displayed  
when the aperture is changed. With the camera sensitivity (ISO) set to auto, the shutter speed may  
not change when the aperture is adjusted.  
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SHUTTER PRIORITY – S  
The photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the  
appropriate aperture to ensure correct exposure. When S mode is  
selected, the shutter speed on the monitors turns blue.  
2
1
Turn the control dial (1) to set the desired shutter speed. Press the  
shutter-release button partway down to activate the exposure system  
(2); the corresponding aperture will be displayed.  
The shutter speeds can be changed by half stop  
increments from 4 seconds to 1/2000. If the shutter  
speed is beyond the aperture range, the aperture dis-  
play will blink on the data panel and turn red on the  
monitors.  
Camera Notes  
For 35mm photographers, an aperture range of f/2.8 to f/8 does not seem impressive. However,  
because of the CCD size and the actual focal length of the lens, the apertures on this digital  
camera give significantly more depth of field at any given angle of view with any given aperture  
than a 35mm camera. So even with the minimum aperture of f/8, the depth of field will give the  
coverage needed to create beautiful, sharp images.  
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RECORDING MODE  
MANUAL EXPOSURE – M  
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. The shutter  
speeds and aperture values can be changed in half stop increments.  
The shutter speed range in manual exposure mode is 4 to 1/2000  
second including bulb. The camera sensitivity is set to ISO 100, but  
can be changed with the function dial (p. 44).  
As changes are made to the exposure, the effect will be visible on  
the monitors. The shutter-speed and aperture display will blink on  
the data panel and turn red on the monitors if the image is extremely  
under or overexposed. If the monitors are black, increase the exposure until the image is visible;  
decrease the exposure if the monitors are white. If the monitor image is too dark because of the  
exposure setting, Press the function button and display-information button (i+) at the same time to  
amplify the image; the M on the monitor will turn red. The AE system will maintain a bright image on  
the monitors, however, neither the image nor the real-time histogram will reflect the final exposure.  
Repeat the procedure to cancel the amplified display. When using the built-in flash, the monitor  
image is also amplified and does not reflect the ambient light exposure.  
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To set the shutter speed:  
• Turn the control dial (1) to set the shutter speed.  
To set the aperture:  
• Set the digital effects switch (2) to the exposure-  
compensation position.  
• While pressing the digital effects button (3), turn the control  
dial (1) to set the aperture. Flash compensation (p. 68) can  
also be set with the up/down key of the controller.  
2
3
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BULB EXPOSURES  
Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M). Exposures up to thirty seconds  
can be made by pressing and holding the shutter-release button. The use of a tripod and a remote  
cord is recommended for bulb exposures.  
Use the control dial (1) to decrease the shutter-speed value below  
four seconds until “bulb” is displayed.  
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To set the aperture value, turn the digital effects switch to expo-  
sure compensation (2) position. While pressing the digital  
effects button (3), turn the control dial (1) until the correct  
aperture is displayed.  
• The camera’s exposure system cannot be used to calculate  
bulb exposures. The use of a separate light meter is  
recommended.  
2
3
To take the picture, press and hold the shutter-release button for  
the duration of the exposure.  
• Releasing the shutter button will end the exposure.  
• The monitors will be blank during the exposure. If on, the shutter  
sound effect will signal the end of the exposure. The monitors will  
remain blank for a period equal to the exposure time while noise-  
reduction processing is applied to the image  
ATTACHING A REMOTE CORD (SOLD SEPARATELY)  
The optional remote cords (RC-1000S or RC-1000L) can be  
used to reduce vibrations from touching the camera during  
long exposures.  
Remove the remote-control terminal cover.  
• Use the notch on the right side of the cover.  
• The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.  
Insert the plug of the cord into the terminal.  
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RECORDING MODE  
DRIVE MODES  
The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Icons indi-  
cating the selected drive mode appear on the data panel and LCD monitor and  
in the EVF. See setting the function dial section on page 44.  
Single-frame advance – to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is  
pressed.  
Continuous advance – to take multiple images when the shutter-release button is  
pressed and held.  
Self-timer – to delay the release of the shutter. Used for self-portraits.  
Bracketing – to take a series of images with differing exposure, contrast, saturation,  
and color.  
Interval – to take a series of images over a period of time.  
UHS continuous advance – to take multiple 1280 X 960 images at approximately 7  
frames per second.  
All icons have been shown  
for clarity. The single-frame  
advance and continuous  
advance indicators occupy  
the same area of the data  
panel. All the drive-mode  
icons appear in the lower  
right corner of the monitors.  
LCD monitor  
Data panel  
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CONTINUOUS ADVANCE  
Continuous-advance mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-  
release button. Continuous advance acts like a motor drive on a film camera. The number of images  
that can be captured at one time depends on the image-quality and image-size setting. The maxi-  
mum rate of capture is 2 fps with full-size images with manual focus in manual-exposure mode. The  
continuous-advance mode is set with the function dial (p. 44).  
When the shutter-release button is pressed and held, the camera will begin recording images until  
the maximum number has been taken or the shutter button is released. This mode cannot be used  
with super-fine or RAW image (p. 84). If image quality is set to to RAW or super fine before selecting  
the drive mode, image quality is reset to standard. The built-in flash can be used, but the rate of cap-  
ture is reduced because the flash must recharge between frames. The following chart lists the maxi-  
mum number of images that can be captured with different image-quality and image-size combina-  
tions.  
Size  
2560 X 1920 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960  
640 X 480  
Quality  
Fine  
4
7
8
11  
16  
22  
23  
32  
40  
Standard  
Economy  
11  
17  
11  
Compose the picture as described in the basic operation section (p. 31). Press the  
shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the exposure and focus for the  
series; if the autofocus mode is set to continuous AF, the lens will continually focus  
during the series (p. 81). Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down  
(2) to begin taking pictures.  
1
2
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RECORDING MODE  
UHS CONTINUOUS ADVANCE  
UHS continuous-advance mode allows a series of 1280 X 960 images to be captured at a rate of  
approximately 7 frames per second. The number of images that can be captured at one time  
depends on the image-quality setting: fine – 15 frames, standard – 31 frames, and economy – 39  
frames. This mode cannot be used with super-fine or RAW image quality (p. 84), flash illumination, or  
Digital Subject Programs. If image quality is set to to RAW or super fine before selecting the drive  
mode, image quality is reset to standard. Shutter speeds slower than 1/8th of a second cannot be  
used. If the low battery power indicator (p. 27) appears, the shutter cannot be released. The UHS  
continuous-advance mode is set with the function dial (p. 44).  
When the shutter-release button is pressed and held, the camera will begin recording  
images until the maximum number has been taken or the shutter button is released.  
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Compose the picture as described in the basic operation section (p. 31). Press the shut-  
ter-release button partway down (1) to lock the exposure and focus for the series. Press  
and hold the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to begin taking pictures. Very  
bright light sources in the image may cause streaking. A recorded image may show black  
areas caused by a loss of data. After the series is captured, the monitor will  
2
remain blank while the images are saved.  
UHS CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE MOVIES  
By turning on the UHS movie function in the custom 1 section of the recording-mode menu, a sepa-  
rate VGA (640 X 480) movie file with audio will be created automatically from the captured still  
images. When the function is active, the movie camera icon is displayed next to the UHS continuous-  
advance indicator on the monitors. The time required to make the movie file is approxi-  
mately equal to the recording time, the monitor will be blank and the access lamp will  
glow during that period. The shutter sound effect is disabled.  
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SELF-TIMER  
Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately ten sec-  
onds after the shutter is released. The self-timer is set with the function dial (p. 44).  
With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic opera-  
tion section (p. 31). Focus lock (p.32) or the Flex Focus Point (p. 75) can be used  
1
with off-center subjects . Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock  
the exposure and focus. Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to  
begin the countdown. Because focus and exposure are determined when the shutter-  
release button is pressed, do not stand in front of the camera when taking a self-  
timer image. Always confirm the focus with the focus signals  
before beginning the countdown (p. 33).  
2
During the countdown, the self-timer lamp on the front of the  
camera will start to blink and is accompanied by an audio signal.  
A few seconds before the exposure, the self-timer lamp will blink  
rapidly. The lamp will glow steadily just before the shutter fires. To  
stop the countdown, press the pro-auto button or change the  
position of the flash (lift it or push it down). The audio signal can  
be turned off in the basic section of the setup menu (p. 124).  
Shooting tips  
The self-timer can be used to minimize camera shake with long exposures. When using the  
camera on a tripod, photographs of static subjects (landscapes, still-lifes, or close-up pho-  
tographs) can be made with the self-timer. Because no contact is made with the camera during  
exposure, there is no risk of camera shake caused by the operator.  
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RECORDING MODE  
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 camera is not  
limited to exposure brackets, but can also make contrast, saturation, and filter brackets. Only one  
image characteristic can be bracketed at a time. The bracketing mode is set with the function dial (p.  
44).  
3
1
Turn the function dial to the drive-mode position (1). While  
pressing the function button (2), turn the control dial (3) to set  
2
the bracketing mode.  
Turn the digital-effect switch to the image characteristic to be bracketed. For  
more on the Digital Effect Control, see page 67.  
Exposure bracket  
Contrast bracket  
Filter bracket  
Color-saturation bracket  
The order of the exposure bracket series is normal exposure (as indicated by the shutter-speed and  
aperture displays), underexposure, and overexposure. The exposure bracket is set to 0.3Ev incre-  
ments, but can be adjusted to 0.5Ev or 1.0Ev increments in the custom 2 section of the recording-  
mode menu (p. 78).  
Set the contrast, color saturation or filter to the desired level; the bracket series is from the Digital  
Effect Control setting to one unit under to one unit over. See the Digital Effects Control section on  
page 67 to set the contrast, color saturation, and filter. Except for a RAW image, if the contrast or  
color saturation is set to the maximum or minimum level ( 3), one bracket will be made at 4: +3,  
+2, +4. A RAW image cannot exceed the maximum and minimum levels and will contain two identi-  
cal brackets: +3, +2, +3. A black and white Filter bracket is made to the Filter settings before and  
after the set Filter (p. 71). If filter 10 is selected, the bracket series will be 10, 9, 0.  
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Compose the picture as described in the basic-operation section (p. 31). Press the  
shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the exposure and focus for the series;  
the camera will continue to focus during the series if set to continuous AF (p. 81).  
Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to make the bracket  
series; three consecutive images will be captured.  
1
2
Exposure bracket  
Normal  
Under  
Over  
Number of frames in  
bracketing series  
Frame counter  
NOTES ON BRACKETING  
If the CompactFlash card is filled or the shutter button is released before the series has completed,  
the camera will reset and the entire bracket must be made again.  
With super fine and RAW image qualities or when using flash, the bracket will not advance automati-  
cally; the shutter-release button must be pressed for each frame of the series. Once the series  
begins, the focus and exposure values are set and do not have to be made again. The remaining  
number of frames in the bracket series is displayed on the monitors next to the bracketing icon.  
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RECORDING MODE  
INTERVAL  
The interval mode makes a series of still or moving images over a period of time. Similar to time-  
lapse photography, a series of images of a slow moving event can be taken: the blossoming of a  
flower, the construction of a building. The built-in flash can be used. Instant playback (p. 98) is dis-  
abled.  
The parameters of the interval series are set up in the custom 1 section of the recording-mode menu.  
Refer to the navigation section on page 78 on how to use the menu. The length of the interval  
between frames can be set at 1 – 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60 minutes. The number of images in the  
series is set with the frames menu option: 2 – 99 frames. To capture a series of still images or to  
make a movie file is selected with the interval-mode option.  
Still image – to create a series of still images specified within the parameters set on the  
recording-mode menu. Image size and quality can be changed.  
Time-lapse movie – to create a movie specified within the parameters set on the recording-  
mode menu. The movie file is played back at four frames per second. Image size can be  
changed.  
Set the drive mode to interval with the function dial (p. 44). After mounting the camera on a tripod,  
compose the image so that the subject area falls within the focus frames; the camera sets the focus,  
exposure, and white balance, and charges the flash just before each exposure. Continuous AF can  
be used. Settings locked with the spot AE lock button are canceled after the first frame (p. 40). To  
override the automatic systems, use manual focus (p. 94), manual exposure (p. 52), and preset or  
custom white balance (p. 62).  
Number of frames in the interval series.  
Frame counter.  
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Confirm the CompactFlash card has enough storage capacity for the series by comparing the num-  
ber of frames in the interval series with the number of recordable images displayed on the frame  
counter. When taking still-images, image size and quality settings can be changed to increase the  
number of pictures that can be saved on the CompactFlash card (p. 78).  
Press the shutter-release button to begin the series. During the interval series, the monitors will be  
turned off to conserve power. “Int” will be displayed on the data panel and the data-panel frame  
counter will count down the remaining frames in the interval series. The access lamp will glow when  
an image is being recorded.  
The setting sun: 10 minute intervals  
The camera will stop recording images and reset to the first frame when the number of frames set  
has been taken, or when the CompactFlash card is full. To cancel the interval series, turn off the  
camera.  
When viewing time-lapse movies on a computer, the computer performance is important. On slower  
computers, frames may be dropped during the playback of movies recorded at 2560 X 1920.  
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RECORDING MODE  
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.  
When setting the white balance, “Auto” (data panel)  
and “AWB” (monitors) will be displayed to indicate  
the auto white-balance setting. An icon will be dis-  
played on the data panel and monitors if a setting  
other than auto white-balance was chosen. See  
setting the function dial section on page 44.  
No  
display  
The AUTO setting will detect the type of light and adjust  
the white balance accordingly.  
AUTO / AWB  
Daylight  
For outdoor and sunlit subjects.  
Tungsten  
For incandescent lighting: household filament light bulbs.  
For fluorescent lighting: office ceiling lights.  
For overcast outdoor scenes.  
Fluorescent  
Cloudy  
Custom setting  
Custom calibration  
For using the custom white-balance setting.  
For manual white-balance calibration.  
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AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCE  
The automatic white balance compensates for the color temperature of a scene. In most cases, the  
AUTO setting will balance the ambient light and create beautiful images, even under mixed-lighting  
conditions. When the built-in flash is used, the white balance is set for the color temperature of the  
flash.  
PRESET WHITE BALANCE  
Preset white-balance settings must be set before the image is taken. Once set, the effect is immedi-  
ately visible on the monitors.  
The built-in flash can be used with preset white-balance settings, but will create a pinkish or blueish  
cast with the fluorescent and tungsten settings. The flash is daylight balanced and will produce excel-  
lent results with the daylight and cloudy settings.  
Shooting tips  
The daylight and cloudy settings are primarily for outdoor shooting conditions. Daylight is used  
for sunny weather when the light is relatively warm. The light during overcast conditions is much  
cooler and requires a different white balance: cloudy. Office lighting will produce a strong green  
cast in photographs; the fluorescent setting restores the natural color under these conditions.  
Traditional household light bulbs emit very yellow light, which can be corrected with the tungsten  
setting.  
Auto, preset, and custom white balance will not change the color of neon signs. White balance  
cannot correct high-energy vapor lighting: sodium-vapor (yellow highway lights), or mercury  
vapor. For portraits under these lighting conditions, the flash can be used to overpower the  
ambient light. With landscapes containing these types of lights, set the white balance to the pre-  
set daylight setting.  
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RECORDING MODE  
CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE  
Custom-white-balance function allows a photographer to calibrate the camera to a specific lighting  
condition. The setting can be used repeatedly until reset. Custom white balance is especially useful  
with mixed-lighting conditions or when critical control over color is needed.  
To calibrate the camera, press the function button and turn the control dial until the custom white-bal-  
ance icon and “SET” appear on the data panel and red on the monitors. Select  
a white object and fill the image area with it; the object does not need to be in  
focus. Press the shutter-release button to calibrate the camera. If an error  
occurs during calibration, an error message will appear on the monitors. Press  
the controller to cancel the message, then recalibrate using a suitable refer-  
ence target and the shutter-release button. This sequence can be repeated as  
many times as necessary.  
Calibration display  
The setting will remain until another calibration is made. If the custom white-  
balance setting needs to be used again, while pressing the function button,  
turn the control dial until the custom white-balance icon is displayed without  
the “SET” on the data panel and white on the monitors. The camera will use the last custom setting.  
The built-in flash can be used with the custom setting. However, since the flash is daylight balanced,  
it will give an unusual color cast to an image if the camera is calibrated to any other light source.  
Shooting tips  
When making the calibration, the color of the object used is critical. The object should be white.  
A colored object will cause the calibration to compensate for the object color rather than the  
color temperature of the ambient light. A blank piece of white paper is an ideal surface and can  
easily be carried in a camera bag.  
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CAMERA SENSITIVITY – ISO  
Five settings can be selected for camera sensitivity: Auto, 100, 200, 400, and  
800; 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. See setting the function dial section on page 44 to change the ISO setting.  
The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light condi-  
tions between ISO 100 and 400. When the flash is activated and camera sensi-  
tivity is set to auto, the ISO value is set between ISO 100 and 200. When any other setting than auto  
is used, “ISO” will appear on the data panel, and “ISO” and the set value will be displayed on the  
monitors.  
Photographers can select a specific sensitivity setting. Like grain in silver-halide film that increases  
with speed, noise increases with sensitivity in digital imaging; an ISO setting of 100 will have the  
least noise and 800 will have the most noise. A change in ISO also affects the flash range (p. 66); the  
higher the ISO, the greater the range.  
As the ISO value doubles, the camera sensitivity doubles; changing the ISO between 100 and 200,  
200 and 400, or 400 and 800 changes the camera sensitivity by one stop or 1 Ev (p. 151). A change  
between 100 and 800 changes the camera sensitivity by a factor of 8 or three stops. High ISO set-  
tings (400, 800) will allow the photographer to hand hold the camera in low-light conditions without  
the need of a flash.  
Camera Notes  
When making bulb exposures (p. 53), noise can be more pronounced because of the unusually  
long exposure times, especially at 400 and 800 ISO. When making long bulb exposures of 20 to  
30 seconds, a camera sensitivity setting of 100 or 200 will produce excellent results. At higher  
ISO settings, using shorter exposure times (8 – 16 seconds) will reduce the effect of noise. With  
long exposures at high ISO settings, noise from interference may be noticeable.  
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RECORDING MODE  
FLASH RANGE AND CAMERA SENSITIVITY  
For correct flash exposures, the subject must be within the flash range. The flash range can be  
extended by changing the camera sensitivity (p. 65). When the camera sensitivity is set to auto, the  
ISO is set between ISO 100 and 200. The flash range is measured from the CCD. Because of the  
optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telepho-  
to position.  
ISO setting  
Flash range (wide angle)  
Flash range (telephoto)  
0.5m ~ 3.8m / 1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.  
0.5m ~ 2.7m / 1.6 ft. ~ 8.8 ft.  
0.5m ~ 3.8m / 1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.  
0.5m ~ 5.4m / 1.6 ft. ~ 17.6 ft.  
0.5m ~ 7.6m / 1.6 ft. ~ 25 ft.  
0.5m ~ 3.0m / 1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.  
0.5m ~ 2.1m / 1.6 ft. ~ 6.9 ft.  
0.5m ~ 3.0m / 1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.  
0.5m ~ 4.2m / 1.6 ft. ~ 13.8 ft.  
0.5m ~ 6.0m / 1.6 ft. ~ 19.6 ft.  
AUTO  
100  
200  
400  
800  
ATTACHING A MINOLTA ACCESSORY FLASH UNIT  
To extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can be mounted on  
the camera. See page 150 for a list of compatible flash units.  
Slide the accessory-shoe cap off as shown.  
Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe by sliding it  
forward until it stops.  
• Always remove the accessory flash when the camera is  
not in use. Replace the accessory-shoe cap to protect  
the contacts.  
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DIGITAL EFFECTS CONTROL  
The Digital Effects Controller is a powerful tool. As well as being able to make adjustments to expo-  
sure, the controller can also change image contrast, color, and saturation. The effect of any change is  
instantly visible on the monitors before the image is captured. Since compensation is applied to the  
image before it is compressed and saved, image information can be optimised before leaving the  
scene. The digital effects controller can be used with movie recording.  
Operating the controller is very simple:  
Turn the digital-effect switch to the image characteristic to be adjusted.  
Exposure  
Contrast  
Filter  
Color-saturation  
Press and hold the digital-effects button (1) in the center of the switch and adjust the setting by turn-  
ing the control dial (2) next to the shutter-release button. Release the digital-effects button to set the  
adjustment.  
Adjustments can be made repeatedly and in combination.  
2
Adjustments remain in effect until manually reset. When set  
to any value other than zero, an icon will be displayed on  
the monitors as a warning.  
To adjust flash compensation, the up/down keys of the con-  
troller are used instead of the control dial. See  
page 68.  
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EXPOSURE AND FLASH COMPENSATION  
The ambient light and flash exposure can be adjusted before the image is  
captured to make the final picture lighter or darker. Exposure can be adjust-  
ed by as much as 2Ev in 1/3 increments (p. 151). The exposure and flash  
compensation will remain in effect until it has been reset.  
Adjustments to exposure must be set before the image is captured. When  
setting exposure or flash compensation, the change in Ev is shown on the  
data-panel aperture display and on the monitors. After the setting is made,  
the shutter-speed and aperture displays will indicate the actual exposure. Because the shutter  
speeds can be adjusted in fine steps, the same shutter speed or aperture value may be displayed  
after the exposure is compensated.  
Set the digital effects switch the the expo-  
sure-compensation position.  
2
Press and hold the digital-effects button (1)  
in the center of the switch and adjust the  
exposure compensation by turning the con-  
trol dial (2), or the flash compensation by  
using the up/down key of the controller (3).  
3
1
Release the digital-effects button (1) to set  
Flash compen-  
the adjustment.  
sation  
Exposure com-  
pensation  
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Shooting tips  
Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain  
conditions. Changing the exposure value can compensate for these  
situations. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy land-  
scape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the captured  
image. Before taking the picture, adjusting the exposure by +1 or +2  
EV will result in an image with normal tonal values.  
In this example, the dark scene appears bright and washed-out on  
the LCD monitor. By decreasing the exposure by –1.5 EV, the rich-  
ness of the sunset is preserved.  
When using the fill-flash to reduce harsh shadows on the subject’s face caused by bright illumina-  
tion or direct sunlight, flash compensation can be used to change the ratio between the highlights  
and shadows. The fill-flash will affect the darkness of the shadows without affecting the area illumi-  
nated by the main light source. By decreasing the flash output with a negative Ev setting, the shad-  
ows will receive less light than with normal fill-flash and be harder, but will bring out subtle details  
in the shadows that would not appear without the flash. Increasing the flash output by using a posi-  
tive Ev setting will soften and can even nearly eliminate shadows.  
Positive compensation  
No compensation  
Negative compensation  
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CONTRAST COMPENSATION  
The contrast of a scene can be adjusted within seven levels ( 3) with the  
digital effects controller. If a scene is too contrasty, information will be lost; if  
a scene is flat, the image information is not optimised for the recording ability  
of the camera. Control over the contrast gives photographers the ability to  
optimise the image information at the scene.  
The contrast must be set before the image is captured. When changing the  
contrast setting, an icon will appear in the live image. The monitors will indi-  
cate if an increase (+) or decrease (–) in contrast has been made. If contrast is set to any other value  
than zero, the icon will remain on the displays as a warning.  
High  
Flat scene  
contrast scene  
After compensation  
After compensation  
Shooting tips  
Unlike the display on a computer monitor, changes to contrast and color saturation can be diffi-  
cult to see in the EVF and LCD monitor. To ensure the optimum level of contrast or color satura-  
tion, make an automatic bracket (p. 58) or manual bracket of the scene.  
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COLOR-SATURATION COMPENSATION  
The color saturation of a scene can be adjusted within seven levels ( 3) with  
the digital effects controller. Colors can be accented or subdued.  
The color saturation must be set before the image is captured. When chang-  
ing the color-saturation setting, an icon will appear in the live image. The  
monitors will indicate if an increase (+) or decrease (–) in saturation has  
been made. If color saturation is set to any other value than zero, the icon  
will remain on the displays as a warning.  
FILTER  
The overall color of a scene can be adjusted with the digital effects con-  
troller. The Filter effects differ depending on the color mode in use (p. 96).  
The filter must be set before the image is captured. When changing the set-  
ting, an icon and numeral will indicate the filter controls in effect. Any  
changes are immediately applied to the monitor image. If the Filter is set to  
any other value than zero, the icon will remain on the displays as a warning.  
When used with Natural Color or Vivid Color, the Filter can be adjusted in  
seven levels from +3 to –3. A positive adjustment acts like a warming filter. A negative adjustment  
has the opposite effect and makes the image cooler.  
When used with the black-and-white color mode, the Filter can tone the neutral monochrome image  
in eleven steps. The Filter effect cycles from neutral to red, to green, to magenta, to blue, and return-  
ing to neutral. The zero position is neutral. Black and white filter settings have no effect on RAW  
images  
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Filter levels  
with color images  
Warm  
Filter settings with  
black and white  
images  
Blue  
Red  
Magenta  
Green  
Cool  
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ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER  
The EVF displays 100% field of view. When using the camera outdoors or under strong lighting con-  
ditions, the viewfinder image is not affected by the ambient light and remains bright and clear.  
The electronic viewfinder can be tilted between 0° to 90°.  
Simply grip the finder between your fingers and move it to  
the position desired. Always store the camera with finder  
down against the body.  
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT  
The EVF has a built-in diopter that can be adjusted between  
–5.0 to +0.5. While looking through the EVF, turn the diopter-  
adjustment dial until the viewfinder image is sharp.  
AUTOMATIC MONITOR AMPLIFICATION  
In extremely low-light conditions when the camera-sensitivity gain has reached its limit, the automatic  
monitor-amplification function will intensify the EVF and LCD monitor image. The live image will be  
brighter, however the display will be black and white. This will have no effect on the final color image.  
When the automatic monitor amplification activates, the electronic-magnification function cannot be  
used. If the real-time histogram is used, the display will reflect the amplified image and not the final  
values of the exposure.  
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AUTOFOCUS AREAS AND CONTROL  
In still-image recording mode, the controller selects the focus area used and moves the spot-focus  
area within the image. The two focus areas, wide focus area and spot focus point, allow flexibility over  
a variety of situations.  
The wide focus area is an array of local focus areas that work together to control focus. This system  
is especially effective with moving subjects or quick shooting during fast-moving events. When the  
focus is locked in single AF mode, one of the AF sensors within the wide focus area will briefly indi-  
cate the point of focus. The spot focus point gives critical control over focus. It can be used to single  
out an individual subject from a group.  
Wide focus area  
1
AF sensor  
Switching between the wide focus area to  
Spot focus point  
the spot focus point is simple. Press and hold  
the central button of the controller (1) until the wide-  
focus-area frame lines change to the spot-focus-  
point cross. Press and hold the controller again to  
return to the wide-focus-area frame lines.  
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FLEX FOCUS POINT  
Once displayed, the spot focus area can be moved to any point in the image area. This Flex Focus  
Point is a powerful tool for off-center subjects. The Flex Focus Point cannot be used with the digital  
zoom (p. 76).  
With the spot-focus-area cross displayed, use the controller’s four-way keys (1) to  
move the focus point anywhere within the live image. Press the shutter-release but-  
ton partway down to focus; the cross will turn red to confirm focus.  
1
Pressing the central button of the controller (2) returns the focus point to the center  
of the image area. To return to the wide-focus-area mode press and hold the button  
until the wide-focus-area frame lines appear.  
2
1
2
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DIGITAL ZOOM  
The digital zoom doubles the lens magnification. The digital  
zoom cannot be used with RAW image quality or in movie  
recording.  
Press the magnification button on the back of the  
camera. The effect is immediately displayed.  
• The live image is enlarged on the LCD monitor and is  
cropped with a shaded border in the EVF.  
• X2.0 is displayed in the monitors when the digital zoom  
is in effect.  
• Pressing the magnification button a second time  
cancels the digital zoom.  
EVF  
• When using the wide focus area (p. 74), the AF sensor  
will not appear to indicate the point of focus.  
When an image is taken with the digital zoom, the final image  
size depends on the image-size setting on the camera. The  
image is trimmed and then the total number of pixels is interpo-  
lated to produce an image with a pixel resolution shown in the  
chart.  
LCD monitor  
Image size setting  
2560 X 1920 1600 X 1200  
1280 X 960  
640 X 480  
640 X 480  
Recorded  
image size  
1280 X 960 1280 X 960  
1280 X 960  
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MACRO MODE  
The macro mode is used for close-up photographs of small objects. The macro mode can be used  
with the digital zoom to increase the close-up effect. Subject programs and movie recording can be  
used with the macro setting. The built-in flash cannot be used with macro mode.  
CCD plane  
Align one of the arrows on the zoom ring with the arrow next to the  
macro switch.  
• The lens must be zoomed to the wide-angle or telephoto position for the  
macro switch to engage.  
Slide the macro switch on the lens barrel forward.  
• The camera is now in macro mode. The macro icon is displayed in the lower  
right corner of the monitors.  
• Make sure the subject is within the macro focusing range.  
Wide angle: 0.3 – 0.6m / 1.0 – 2.0 ft from the CCD.  
Telephoto: 0.25 – 0.6m / 0.8 – 2.0 ft from the CCD.  
• The zoom ring will be locked at the wide-angle position in macro mode. At  
the telephoto position, the zoom ring can move slightly to make fine  
adjustments to image size.  
• To return to normal recording mode, slide the macro switch towards the rear  
of the lens.  
Shooting tips  
Because of the high image magnification, hand holding cameras during  
close-up photography is very difficult. When possible, use a tripod.  
Use the Flex Focus Point (p. 75) to specify the area to be within focus.  
Because depth of field (the area in focus) is narrow in close-up photogra-  
phy, using focus lock with off-center subjects can cause minor errors  
which are exaggerated at high magnifications.  
The variable position EVF makes working in tight spaces and at low levels  
easy. The EVF can be tilted between 0° and 90°.  
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NAVIGATING THE RECORDING-MODE MENU  
In recording mode, press the menu button (1) to activate the menu. The menu button also turns off  
the recording-mode menu after making settings. The four-way key of the controller (2) is used to  
move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller will enter a setting.  
Activate the recording-mode menu with the menu button (1). The “Basic” tab at the top of  
the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right keys of the controller (2) to highlight the  
appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.  
When the desired menu section is displayed, use the up/down key (2) to scroll through the  
menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.  
Press the right controller key to display the settings; the current setting is indicated by an  
arrow.  
• To return to the menu options, press the left key.  
Use the up/down key to highlight the new  
setting.  
Press the controller to select the  
highlighted setting.  
Rec.  
Basic  
Custom1  
Custom2  
1
Once a setting has been selected,  
the cursor will return to the menu  
options and the new setting will be  
displayed. You can continue to  
make changes. To return to the  
recording mode, press the menu  
button.  
AF mode  
Single  
Image size  
Quality  
2560 X 1920  
Standard  
Fill-flash  
1
Flash mode  
Wireless Ch.  
Flash control  
2
ADI flash  
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Custom 1  
AF mode  
Single  
Spot AF/AEL  
AF/AE hold  
AF/AE toggle  
AE hold  
Continuous  
2560 X 1920  
1600 x 1200  
1280 X 960  
640 X 480  
RAW  
Image size  
AE toggle  
Mag. button  
Interval  
Digital zoom  
Elec. mag.  
Quality  
1 – 10, 15, 20,  
30, 45, 60 min.  
Super fine  
Fine  
Frames  
2 – 99 frames  
Still image  
Movie  
Standard  
Economy  
Fill-flash  
Interval mode  
Flash mode  
UHS movie  
On / Off  
Red-eye  
Custom 2  
Data imprint  
Rear sync.  
Wireless  
1 – 4  
Off  
Wireless Ch.  
Flash control  
YYYY/MM/DD  
MM/DD/hr:min  
Text  
ADI flash  
Pre-flash TTL  
Full power  
1/4 power  
1/16 power  
Text + ID#  
Vivid Color  
Natural Color  
B&W  
Color mode  
Sharpness  
Solarization  
Hard (+)  
Please refer to the following sections for descrip-  
tions of the menu options and their settings.  
Normal  
Soft (–)  
Rec  
Text input  
Exp. bracket  
0.3, 0.5, 1.0Ev  
10 sec/2 sec/Off  
15 sec/5 sec/Off  
See page 80 for infor-  
mation on the electron-  
ic keyboard.  
Instant playback  
Voice memo  
select enter  
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ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD  
The electronic keyboard is used to enter text for imprinting data or for naming new folders. The key-  
board automatically appears when text needs to be entered.  
To enter text, sim-  
Text block  
Rec.  
Delete key Case key  
Text input  
ply use the four-  
way keys of the  
controller to high-  
light the desired  
character and then  
press the central button  
of the controller to enter it.  
Entering the case key will switch  
between upper and lower case; the  
change is immediately displayed on  
the keyboard. When complete, high-  
light the enter key and press the  
controller to enter the text and com-  
plete the operation. To cancel the  
operation, press the menu button.  
select  
enter  
Enter key  
To delete text, move the cursor into the text block at the top of the screen. Use the cursor to highlight  
the character to be deleted. Press the down key; the delete key will be highlighted. Press the center  
of the controller to delete the character.  
To replace a character, repeat the previous procedure, but when the delete key is highlighted, use  
the four-way keys to highlight the character to replace the one highlighted in the text box; press the  
controller to replace the character.  
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AUTOFOCUS MODES  
This digital camera has two autofocusing modes. The single and continuous AF are selected in the  
basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. 78).  
Single AF – for general purpose photography and static subjects. When the shutter-release button is  
pressed partway down, the autofocus system locks onto the subject in the focus area and will remain  
locked until the shutter button is released.  
Continuous AF – for moving subjects. When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down,  
the autofocus system will activate and continue to focus until the exposure is made.  
• When using continuous AF with the wide focus area (p. 74), the AF sensors used to indicate the point of  
focus will not be displayed.  
• The continuous AF mode may have difficulty focusing on extremely fast subjects. In this situation, use  
manual focus to focus on a point in the subject’s path and release the shutter just before the subject  
reaches that point; there is a slight delay between the time the shutter-release button is pressed and the  
shutter opens.  
• Direct Manual focus (p. 131) can be used with single AF.  
Single AF icon – Focus confirmed.  
Continuous AF icon – Focus confirmed.  
Focus icon: red – Cannot focus. The subject is too close or a special situation is preventing  
the AF system from focusing.  
• Do not confuse these icons with the metering-mode icons (p. 47).  
• The shutter can be released even if the camera cannot focus on the subject.  
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IMAGE SIZE  
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.  
Image size must be set before the picture is taken. Changes made to image size are displayed on  
the data panel, EVF, and LCD monitor. Image size must be reset manually. See navigating the  
recording-mode menu on page 78.  
EVF and LCD  
monitor  
Number of pixels  
(hor. X vert.)  
Image size  
FULL  
Data panel  
2560  
1600  
1280  
640  
2560 X 1920  
1600 X 1200  
1280 X 960  
640 X 480  
UXGA  
SXGA  
VGA  
ABOUT THE FRAME COUNTER  
The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the  
CompactFlash card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. If the settings are changed, the  
frame counter adjusts accordingly. Because the calculation is based on average file sizes, the actual  
image may not change the counter or may decrease it by more than one.  
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IMAGE QUALITY  
This camera has five image quality settings: raw, super fine, fine, standard, and economy. Always  
select the desired setting before taking the picture. See navigating the recording-mode menu on page  
78.  
Image quality controls the rate of compression, but has no effect on the number of pixels in the  
image. The higher the image quality, the lower the rate of compression and the larger the file sizes.  
The super-fine mode will produce the highest quality image and the largest image files. If the eco-  
nomical use of the CompactFlash card is important, use the economy mode. Standard image quality  
is sufficient for normal usage.  
File formats vary with the image quality setting. Super fine images are saved as a TIFF file. The fine,  
standard, and economy settings are formatted as a JPEG file. Super fine, fine, standard, and econo-  
my files are saved as 24-bit color or 8-bit monochrome images. RAW creates a file format that can  
only be read with the DiMAGE Viewer software.  
If the image quality is changed, the data panel will display the approximate number of images that  
can be recorded at that setting on the installed CompactFlash card. One CompactFlash card can  
contain images with differing qualities.  
Data  
panel  
EVF and  
LCD monitor  
RAW – unprocessed image data.  
Super fine – the highest quality image.  
Fine – high quality image.  
RAW  
S. FIN  
FINE  
Standard – the default setting.  
Economy – the smallest file sizes.  
STD.  
ECON.  
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ABOUT SUPER-FINE AND RAW IMAGE QUALITY  
Because super-fine and RAW data files are so large, the continuous-advance and UHS continuous-  
advance drive modes cannot be used with these image-quality settings. With the bracketing drive  
mode, the continuous advance is canceled and the shutter must be released manually for each frame  
of the bracket. When capturing super fine and RAW images, a delay of between thirty to forty sec-  
onds can occur as the image is saved to the CompactFlash card; the monitors will be blank and the  
access lamp will glow during that period.  
In the RAW image-quality mode, the image size is set at full and cannot be changed. The image size  
will not be displayed on the monitors. The digital zoom, enlarged playback, and data imprinting can-  
not be used.  
Unlike the other image-quality modes, RAW image data is unprocessed and requires image process-  
ing before it can be used. To view the RAW data, the DiMAGE Viewer software is required. This soft-  
ware can reconstruct the image and apply the same image processing controls as the camera. RAW  
data is saved as a 12-bit file; the DiMAGE Viewer software can convert this data into 48-bit TIFF files.  
A RAW image is stored with a file header that contains white-balance information, changes made to  
contrast, saturation, and color with the Digital Effects Control, any image processing applied in a sub-  
ject-program setting, and changes to sharpness. The changes in camera sensitivity are applied to the  
RAW data; ISO values can be manually set to control noise (p. 65).  
The camera’s image-processing controls apply the affect of the color modes to the live image dis-  
played on the monitors, but the stored data may not be influenced by the setting. The black and white  
color mode has no effect on the final image; a raw image taken in the black-and-white color mode  
can be restored to a color picture. However, black and white filter effects (p. 71) are not applied to a  
RAW image. The saturation difference between the Natural Color and Vivid Color modes is preserved  
in the RAW data, but the solarization color mode does not alter the image data. For more on color  
modes, see page 96.  
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IMAGE-FILE SIZE AND COMPACTFLASH CARD CAPACITY  
The number of images that can be stored on a CompactFlash card is determined by the size of the  
card and the file size of the images. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects  
can be compressed further than others. The tables below list approximate file sizes based on aver-  
age file sizes.  
Approximate file sizes.  
Image size  
Image  
quality  
2560 X 1920 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480  
RAW  
Super fine  
Fine  
Standard  
Economy  
9.5MB  
14.1MB  
2.1MB  
1.1MB  
0.65MB  
–
–
–
5.6MB  
1.0MB  
0.6MB  
0.38MB  
3.6MB  
0.66MB  
0.41MB  
0.29MB  
0.96MB  
0.27MB  
0.2MB  
0.15MB  
Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB CompactFlash card.  
Image size  
Image  
quality  
2560 X 1920 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480  
RAW  
Super fine  
Fine  
Standard  
Economy  
1
1
5
8
13  
–
2
11  
16  
22  
–
3
15  
21  
26  
–
11  
27  
31  
35  
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FLASH MODES  
Data  
EVF &  
panel LCD monitor  
Used in low-light conditions and to reduce shadows  
under direct sunlight.  
Fill-flash  
–
Red-eye  
reduction  
To reduce the red-eye effect with flash photographs  
of people and animals  
Rear flash  
sync  
Flash fires at the end of long exposures.  
–
The flash mode can be changed in the basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. 80). For the  
flash to fire, the unit must be manually lifted. The flash will fire in the selected mode regardless of the  
amount of ambient light. When the flash is used, the camera sensitivity is automatically set between  
ISO 100 and 200. This setting can be changed using the function dial (p. 44). The auto-white-balance  
setting will give priority to the flash’s color temperature. If preset or custom white-balance settings are  
used, priority is given to the active setting’s color temperature (p. 62).  
FILL FLASH  
Fill-flash can be used as the main or sup-  
plementary light. In low-light conditions, the  
flash will act as the main source of illumina-  
tion and overpower the ambient light. Under  
strong sunlight or in backlit situations, the  
fill-flash can reduce harsh shadows.  
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RED-EYE REDUCTION  
Red-eye reduction is used when taking photographs of people or animals in low-light conditions. The  
red-eye effect is caused by light reflected from the retina of the eye. The camera will fire a pre-flash  
before the main flash to contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes.  
REAR FLASH SYNC  
Rear flash sync is used with long exposures to make trailing  
lights or blurring appear to follow rather than precede the  
subject. The effect is not apparent if the shutter speed is too  
fast and stops the subject’s motion.  
When the shutter is released, a pre-flash will fire. This pre-  
flash does not exposure the subject, but is used in the calcu-  
lation of the flash exposure. The flash will fire again just  
before the shutter closes.  
Camera Notes  
Slow shutter sync can be set in P and A exposure modes (p. 48). This flash mode controls the  
shutter and aperture to balance the ambient and flash illumination. When photographing a sub-  
ject outside at night, the ambient-light exposure will be balanced to bring out the details in the  
background with the flash exposure for the subject. Because shutter speeds can be longer than  
usual, the use of a tripod is recommended.  
1. Set the camera to the P or A exposure mode (p. 48).  
2. Set “AE hold” or “AE toggle” in the Spot AF/AEL option of the custom 1 section of the record-  
ing-mode menu (p. 79).  
3. Frame the subject on the monitors.  
4. Press the spot AF lock button to lock the exposure.  
5. Press the shutter-release button to lock the focus. Compose the image on the monitors.  
6. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.  
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WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH  
On-camera  
flash.  
Wireless/Remote flash allows the camera to control an off-  
camera Minolta 5600HS(D) and 3600HS(D) flash unit with-  
out the need of a cable. Single or multiple flash units can be  
placed around the subject to create different lighting effects.  
The camera’s built-in flash fires to control the off-camera  
flash units rather than to illuminate the subject. See your  
local camera dealer about Minolta lighting accessories.  
Wireless/  
Remote  
flash.  
Slide the cap off the accessory shoe (p. 66).  
Slide the Minolta 5600HS(D) or 3600HS(D) flash on the  
accessory shoe until the safety lock engages (1).  
1
Turn on the camera and flash unit.  
Set the camera to the wireless flash mode in the basic sec-  
tion of the recording-mode menu (p. 78). This will simultane-  
ously set the flash to the wireless mode and set the camera  
to the flash’s wireless channel.  
Rec.  
Custom2  
Custom1  
Basic  
AF mode  
Image size  
Quality  
Fill-flash  
Flash mode  
Red-eye  
Wireless Ch.  
Flash control  
Rear sync.  
Wireless  
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Press and hold the mounting-foot-release button (2) to dis-  
engage the safety catch to remove the flash unit from the  
camera.  
Position the camera and flash around the subject. See the  
following page for the camera-to-subject and flash-to-subject  
ranges. Make sure no objects come between the camera  
and flash unit.  
Raise the built-in flash on the camera. The wireless flash indicator (WL) will be dis-  
played in the top left corner of the live image. The number next to it indicates the  
channel in use. Press the shutter-release button partway down to charge the built-  
in flash; the flash signal will turn white when charged.  
When the 5600HS(D) and 3600HS(D) flash is charged, the AF illuminator on the  
front of the unit will blink (3). Take a picture as described in the basic operating  
section on page 31.  
The flash units can be test fired by pressing the spot AE lock button on the cam-  
era. If the flash does not fire, change the camera, flash, or subject position. The  
spot AF/AEL option in the basic section of the recording-mode menu must be set  
to AE hold or AE toggle. If AF/AE hold or AF/AE toggle is active, the flash will not  
fire. The slow-shutter-sync function will be active in P and A exposure modes (p.  
87).  
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WIRELESS/REMOTE CAMERA AND FLASH RANGES  
Flash-to-subject  
distance  
Camera-to-subject  
distance  
The camera and flash must be with-  
in 5m or 16.4 ft of the subject.  
Minimum camera-to-subject distance  
Camera sensitivity setting  
Aperture  
ISO 100  
ISO 200 / AUTO  
ISO 400  
ISO 800  
ƒ2.8  
ƒ4  
ƒ5.6  
ƒ8  
1.4 m / 4.6 ft  
1.0 m / 3.2 ft  
0.7 m / 2.3 ft  
0.5 m / 1.6 ft  
2.0 m / 6.6 ft  
1.4 m / 4.6 ft  
1.0 m / 3.2 ft  
0.7 m / 2.3 ft  
2.8 m / 9.2 ft  
2.0 m / 6.6 ft  
1.4 m / 4.6 ft  
1.0 m / 3.2 ft  
3.9 m / 12.8 ft  
2.8 m / 9.2 ft  
2.0 m / 6.6 ft  
1.4 m / 4.6 ft  
Minimum flash-to-subject distance  
ƒ2.8  
ƒ4  
ƒ5.6  
ƒ8  
1.0 m / 3.2 ft  
0.7 m / 2.3 ft  
0.5 m / 1.6 ft1  
0.4 m / 1.3 ft2  
1.4 m / 4.6 ft  
1.0 m / 3.2 ft  
0.7 m / 2.3 ft  
0.5 m / 1.6 ft1  
2.0 m / 6.6 ft  
1.4 m / 4.6 ft  
1.0 m / 3.2 ft  
0.7 m / 2.3 ft  
2.8 m / 9.2 ft  
2.0 m / 6.6 ft  
1.4 m / 4.6 ft  
1.0 m / 3.2 ft  
1 Maximum flash-to-subject distance for the 3600HS(D) for these conditions is 3.5 m / 11.5 ft.  
2 Maximum flash-to-subject distance for the 3600HS(D) for these conditions is 2.5 m / 8.2 ft.  
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NOTES ON WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH  
Wireless/Remote flash performs best under subdued light or interior lighting. Under bright light  
sources, the flash may not be able to detect the control signals from the built-in flash.  
The wireless/remote system has four channels so that multiple lighting systems can be used in the  
same area without affecting each other. Once the camera and flash are separated, the wireless chan-  
nel can be changed. On the camera, the channel can be selected in the basic section of the record-  
ing-mode menu (p. 78). Refer to the flash’s instruction manual on how the set the wireless channel.  
The flash and the camera must be set to the same channel.  
When not using off-camera flash units, always turn off the wireless flash mode in the basic section of  
the recording-mode menu (p. 78), or inaccurate flash exposures will result. The 5600HS(D) and  
3600HS(D) flash units can be reset simultaneously with the camera. Simply mount the flash unit in  
the accessory shoe and change the wireless flash mode setting on the menu to another flash mode.  
This camera does not have a preset flash sync speed. In program (P) or aperture-priority (A) expo-  
sure mode, the shutter speed will not fall below the camera-shake limit (p. 17) unless the slow-sync  
function is activated (p. 87). When using shutter-priority (S) or manual (M) exposure mode, any shut-  
ter speed can be used in the exposure.  
The flash can synchronize with the camera at any shutter speed, the 5600HS(D) and 3600HS(D)  
high-speed sync function is unnecessary. The Wireless/Remote Flash Controller is not compatible  
with this camera.  
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FLASH CONTROL  
ADI, pre-flash TTL, and manual flash controls are available. Flash control is changed in the basic  
section of the recording-mode menu (p. 78).  
ADI flash metering – Advanced Distance Integration. This mode combines distance information from  
the autofocusing system with information from a pre-flash exposure. Unlike conventional TTL flash  
metering, ADI is not influenced by the reflectance of the subject or background ensuring optimum  
flash exposures.  
Pre-flash TTL – calculates flash exposure with a pre-flash only. This mode must be used when using  
close-up filters or filters that reduce the amount of light entering the camera such as neutral density  
filters. Pre-flash TTL must be used when a diffuser is attached to the built-in flash or an external flash  
unit.  
The camera will automatically switch from ADI metering to pre-flash TTL when a low-contrast subject  
is preventing the autofocus system from focusing. If the autofocus system cannot lock on the subject,  
press the AF/MF button and manually focus; the ADI metering will remain in effect.  
Manual flash control – fires the flash at full power, 1/4 power, or 1/16 power. The power output is  
selected in the basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. 78). Because no pre-flash is used, man-  
ual flash control can be used to fire slave flash units.  
The chart lists approximate guide numbers for manual flash calculations. The following equations are  
useful in determining the guide number, aperture (ƒn), or flash-to-subject distance required for expo-  
sure.  
Guide no. (for distance in meters / feet)  
Camera sensitivity (ISO)  
100 200 400  
Guide no. = ƒn. X distance  
Manual  
flash  
800  
Full  
1/4  
1/16  
8 / 26 11 / 36 16 / 52 22 / 72  
4 / 13 5.6 / 18 8 / 26 11 / 36  
2 / 6.6 2.8 / 9.2 4 / 13 5.6 / 18  
Guide no.  
= distance  
ƒn.  
Guide no.  
distance  
= ƒn.  
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SPOT AF/AEL  
When the spot-AE lock button is pressed and held, the exposure is locked (p. 40). How the spot but-  
ton operates and what functions it controls can be changed in the custom-1 section of the recording-  
mode menu (p. 78). If one of the AF/AE settings is selected, the metering mode set with the function  
dial will be employed when the spot-AE lock button is used.  
Recording-mode  
menu setting  
While pressing and holding the spot-AE lock button, the focus and expo-  
sure are set and locked. These settings will remain in effect until the spot  
button is released.  
AF/AE hold  
Pressing and releasing the spot-AE lock button will set and lock the focus  
and exposure. The settings are canceled when the spot-AE lock button is  
pressed again.  
AF/AE toggle  
The camera’s default setting. While pressing and holding the spot-AE lock  
button, the exposure is set and locked. This setting will remain in effect  
until the spot-AE lock button is released.  
AE hold  
Pressing and releasing the spot-AE lock button will set and lock the expo-  
sure. The setting is canceled when the spot button is pressed again.  
AE toggle  
• The autofocus and auto-exposure settings will not reset after an image has been captured until the spot-  
AE lock button has been released (hold setting) or pressed again (toggle setting).  
• The AE hold or AE toggle setting can be used to activate the slow-shutter-sync flash mode in P or A  
exposure modes (p. 87).  
• When the camera is set to continuous AF, focus can be locked with the spot AE button set to AF/AE hold  
and toggle. If activated in the custom 1 section of the setup menu, Direct Manual Focus (p. 131) can be  
used with continuous AF when the focus is locked.  
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CCD plane  
MANUAL FOCUS  
Manual control over focus is simple. The focus  
mode button (AF/MF) (1) switches between auto-  
matic and manual focus. The MF icon is displayed  
on the data panel and monitors when the camera is  
in the manual-focus mode.  
Use the focus ring (2) at the rear of the lens barrel  
to make a sharp image on monitors. The approxi-  
mate distance from the CCD to the subject is dis-  
played near the frame counter. Manual focus can be  
used with movie recording and in macro mode.  
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2
MAGNIFICATION BUTTON AND ELECTRONIC MAGNIFICATION  
The magnification button can be used to activate the digital zoom (p. 76) or enlarge the center of the  
image by 4X to aid manual focusing. The function of the magnification button is selected in the cus-  
tom 1 section of the recording-mode menu (p. 78).  
When electronic magnification is selected on the menu, the digital zoom is canceled. Electronic mag-  
nification can only be used during manual focus. The magnified display cannot be used to set the  
exposure.  
Press the magnification button on the back of the camera.  
• The magnifier icon is displayed on the monitors when electronic  
magnification is in effect. Pressing the magnification button a second time  
cancels the function.  
• When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the magnified  
display is canceled showing the entire image area.  
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DATA IMPRINTING  
Data can be printed directly on the image. The imprinting function must be activated before the image  
is taken. Once activated, data will continue to be imprinted until the function is reset; a yellow bar is  
displayed behind the distance indicator and frame counter on the monitors to indicate the imprinting  
function is active. Data imprinting is controlled in the custom 2 section of the recording-mode menu  
(p. 78). Data imprinting cannot be used with super fine or RAW images or with UHS and standard  
continuous-advance drive modes.  
Recording-mode  
menu setting  
Data imprinting function disabled.  
No  
Prints the year, month, and day the image was taken. The date format can  
be changed in the custom 2 section of the setup menu (p. 124).  
YYYY/MM/DD  
Prints the date and time the image was taken. The date and time can be  
set in the custom 2 section of the setup menu (p. 124).  
MM/DD/hr:min  
Text  
Up to 16 characters can be printed on the image. When this setting is  
selected, the electronic keyboard will appear (p. 80).  
Up to ten characters and a serial number can be printed on the image. As  
each successive image is captured, the ID number will increase by one.  
When this setting is selected, the electronic keyboard will appear (p. 80).  
The serial number is reset every time the setting is made.  
Text + ID#  
The data is imprinted in the lower right corner of the image when viewed horizontally. Only one  
imprinting format can be employed at one time. The data is printed directly on the photograph writing  
over the image information.  
Camera Notes  
Every time a still image is recorded, it is stored with an Exif tag that contains the date and time  
of recording as well as shooting information. This information can be viewed with the camera in  
the playback or quick-view mode, or on a computer with the DiMAGE Viewer software.  
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COLOR MODE  
The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white. This must be set before the  
image is recorded. The color mode is set in the custom 2 section of the recording-mode menu (p.  
78). The live image on the monitors will reflect the selected color mode. The color mode has no effect  
on image file size.  
For more on RAW image quality and color mode, see page 84.  
Natural Color – reproduces the colors in the scene faithful-  
ly. This mode uses no monitor indicator when active.  
Vivid Color – increases the saturation of the colors in the  
scene. The increased saturation affects the RAW image  
data.  
Black & White – produces monochrome images. Images  
can be toned using the Filter setting on the Digital Effects  
Control (p. 67).  
Solarization – produces a partial reversal of tones in the  
image. The Digital Effects Control’s exposure compensation  
function can be used to accentuate the solarization effect  
(p. 67). Contrast, saturation, and filter adjustments cannot  
be made. This color mode does not affect RAW images.  
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SHARPNESS  
The sharpness of the image can be altered. This must be set before the image is recorded.  
Sharpness is set in the custom 2 section of the recording-mode menu (p. 78).  
Recording-mode EVF and LCD  
menu settings  
monitor display  
Increases the sharpness of the image, accentuating  
details.  
Hard (+)  
No filter applied.  
Normal  
Soft (–)  
–
Softens the details of the image.  
If any setting other than normal is selected, the sharpness icon will be displayed on the monitors with  
the degree of sharpness. Sharpness must be reset manually.  
Minolta History  
Innovation and creativity has always been a driving  
force behind Minolta products. The Electro-zoom X  
was purely an exercise in camera design. It was  
unveiled at Photokina in Germany in 1966.  
The Electro-zoom X was an electronically controlled  
aperture-priority mechanical SLR with a built-in 30 –  
120mm f/3.5 zoom lens giving twenty 12 X 17mm  
images on a roll of 16mm film. The shutter-release  
button and battery chamber are located in the grip.  
Only a few prototypes were built making it one of  
Minolta’s rarest cameras.  
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RECORDING MODE  
INSTANT PLAYBACK  
After an image is captured, it can be displayed on the monitors for two or ten seconds before being  
saved. When in continuous-advance or bracketing mode, an index display is used. With UHS continu-  
ous advance, only the last frame of the series is displayed. Instant-playback is activated and the  
length of the playback period is set in the custom 2 section of the recording-mode menu (p. 78).  
If the center of the controller is pressed during the instant playback, the displayed image(s)  
will immediately be saved and the playback canceled.  
To delete an image during the instant playback, press the QV/delete  
Delete this frame?  
Yes No  
button.  
• A confirmation screen will appear.  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to high-  
light “YES.”  
• “NO” will cancel the operation.  
Press the controller to delete the  
image.  
• The live image will be displayed on the  
monitor.  
• When a continuous or bracketed series  
of images is captured, the entire series  
will be erased.  
Pressing the display-informa-  
tion button switches between  
displaying the image with  
and without the guidance  
bar.  
: delete  
: store  
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VOICE MEMO  
Voice memo allows a five or fifteen second audio track to be record-  
ed with a still image. The function is activated and the length of the  
recording time is set in the custom 2 section of the recording-mode  
menu (p. 78). When the function is active, the microphone icon is dis-  
played on the data panel and LCD monitor. Voice memo must be set  
before taking a picture. It will remain in effect until reset.  
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After an image is captured, a screen will appear indicating the audio  
recording has started. A bar graph (1) will display the amount of  
recorded time. The recording will automatically stop when the set  
time has elapsed. To cancel the recording and erase the audio track,  
press the down key of the controller (2) or the shutter-release button  
(3) before the recording has finished.  
2
Voice memo is attached to the last image of a continuous-advance,  
UHS continuous-advance, or bracketing series (p. 54). Voice memo  
is disabled with the interval drive mode. The voice memo can be  
played back in quick view and the playback mode (p. 106). Images  
with voice-memo audio tracks have a note icon displayed with them.  
Auto  
Recording audio  
: cancel  
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Recording Tips  
When making audio recordings, be careful not to touch or  
cover the microphone. The quality of the recording is propor-  
tional to the subject to microphone distance. For best results,  
hold the camera approximately 20cm (8in) from your mouth.  
Microphone  
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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 larger the aperture value, the greater the depth of  
field and the longer the shutter speed needed to make the exposure. The smaller the aperture value,  
the shallower the depth of field and the faster the shutter speed needed to make the exposure.  
Usually landscape photographs use a large depth of field (large aperture value) to keep the fore-  
ground and background in focus, and portraits use a shallow depth of field (small aperture value) to  
separate the subject from the background.  
Depth of field also changes with focal  
length. The smaller the focal length, the  
greater the depth of field; the longer the  
focal length, the shallower the depth of field.  
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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 cas-  
cading 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. For critical work, take a test photograph at the  
set aperture or shutter speed and view the result in quick view (p. 36). The image can be deleted if  
not acceptable and another test image can be taken at a different setting.  
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MOVIE MODE  
MOVIE MODE  
Up to sixty seconds of digital video with or without audio can be recorded. The motion JPEG image is  
320 X 240 pixels (QVGA). The effective image area is 308 X 240 pixels; two thin lines will appear to  
the left and right of the image when played back.  
Set the main dial to movie recording (1) position. Before  
recording, the data-panel and monitor frame counters will  
show the maximum time in seconds that can be recorded with  
the next movie clip. 60 seconds will be displayed until the  
remaining number of seconds that can be recorded falls below  
one minute.  
2
Total recording time for the next movie clip.  
1
Shooting digital video is simple. Place the spot focus cross-  
hair sensor on the subject. Press the shutter-release button all  
the way down and release to start recording (2). The camera  
will continue to record until the recording time is used or the  
shutter-release button is pressed again. When recording, the  
monitor frame counter will count down the remaining time.  
Countdown in seconds  
Recording indicator  
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Movie files are recorded at approximately 250KB per second. A 16MB Compactflash card can store  
about 49 seconds of digital video. The table on the right shows the approximate total recording time  
with various capacity CompactFlash cards. Actual time depends on the subject and the amount of  
image and audio data stored on the card.  
The table below indicates which functions can be used, which are fixed, and which are disabled in  
movie mode. Manual focus can be used before or during movie recording. The zooming ring can be  
used during recording, but the microphone may pick up the noise of the mechanism. The audio can  
be turned off with the movie menu.  
Exposure, contrast, color saturation,  
and filter settings can be changed.  
Filter has no affect on Night Movies.  
Digital Effects Control (p. 67)  
Movie menu (p. 104)  
To set movie mode and audio  
All displays available  
Available  
Display information button (p. 34)  
Macro mode (p. 77)  
Continuous AF (without audio)  
Single AF (with audio)  
Focus mode (p. 81)  
Autofocus area  
Spot (fixed)  
Exposure mode (p. 48)  
Metering mode (p. 47)  
Camera Sensitivity (ISO) (p. 65)  
White balance (p. 62)  
Flash  
Program (fixed)  
Center-weighted (fixed)  
Auto (fixed)  
Auto white balance (fixed)  
Disabled  
Digital zoom (Electronic magnification)  
Digital-subject-program button  
Function Dial  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Spot AE lock button  
Disabled  
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MOVIE MODE  
NAVIGATING THE MOVIE MENU  
Movie  
Press the menu button to activate the menu.  
Basic  
Audio  
On  
Movie mode  
Auto select  
Use the up/down key to highlight the option whose setting needs  
to be changed.  
Press the right controller key to display the settings; the current  
setting is indicated by an arrow.  
• To return to the menu options, press the left key.  
Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting.  
Press the controller to select the highlighted setting.  
Once a setting is made, the cursor returns to the menu options and the new setting is displayed. To  
return to the movie mode, press the menu button.  
The audio option allows a movie to be recorded with or  
without an audio track. The focus mode changes with the  
Basic  
audio setting. If audio is on, the focus is fixed when  
Audio  
On / Off  
recording begins. If audio is off, focus will continuously  
adjust during recording.  
Movie mode  
Auto select  
Night movie  
STD. movie  
The movie mode option selects the type of movie record-  
ed. Standard movie produces a color image. Night Movie  
can record under low light levels and produces a black  
and white movie file. Auto select automatically switches between the two movie modes depending on  
the lighting conditions. When recording, the mode is fixed. While Night Movies can be recorded under  
normal conditions, bright outdoor lighting may be beyond the exposure control range.  
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PLAYBACK MODE  
VIEWING AND EDITING IMAGES  
SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK AND HISTOGRAM DISPLAY  
Mode indicator  
Image size (p. 82)  
Image quality (p. 83)  
To view the histogram,  
press the up key.  
Aperture value  
Shutter speed  
Time of  
capture  
White-balance  
setting (p. 62)  
Date of capture  
Sensitivity  
setting (p. 65)  
Degree of exposure  
compensation (p. 68)  
Folder name (p. 128)  
Histogram  
Voice-memo  
indicator (p. 99)  
Lock indicator (p. 115)  
Print indicator (p. 118)  
Frame number/ total number of images  
Folder number – image file number  
The black 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.  
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PLAYBACK MODE  
VIEWING IMAGES  
Simply turn the mode dial to the playback-mode position to access images and audio  
tracks. Image and audio files can be deleted, locked, and copied in the playback mode.  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the images on the memory card.  
PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS  
Voice memos (p. 99) are indicated by the voice-memo indicator displayed at the bottom of  
the monitor image.  
Press the central button of the controller to  
start the audio playback.  
• To cancel the playback of the voice memo,  
press the down key.  
Controller  
QV/Delete button  
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VIEWING MOVIES  
Standard, Night, Time-lapse, and UHS continuous-advance movies can be played back on the cam-  
era. Movie files are indicated by an icon at the bottom of the display. Standard and Night Movies are  
also indicated by a thumbnail of the first frame.  
: play  
Press the center of the controller to play back the file.  
: pause  
: stop  
23s  
Press the controller to pause the movie; pressing the  
controller again will resume the playback.  
To cancel the playback, press the down key of the con-  
troller.  
DELETING SINGLE IMAGES  
The displayed image can be deleted. When selecting an image for  
deletion, a confirmation screen will appear before the operation is exe-  
cuted.  
Once deleted, an  
image cannot be  
recovered.  
To delete a displayed image, press the QV/delete button.  
• A confirmation screen will appear.  
Delete this frame?  
Yes  
No  
Use the left/right keys to highlight “Yes.”  
• “No” will cancel the operation.  
Press the controller to execute the command on the confirma-  
tion screen.  
• The camera will return to playback mode.  
Confirmation screen  
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PLAYBACK MODE  
ENLARGED PLAYBACK  
In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged  
for closer examination. Images can be magnified  
between 1.2X and 4.0X in 0.2X increments. 640 X 480  
size images can only be magnified between 1.2X and  
2.0X. RAW and super fine images cannot be enlarged.  
With the image to be enlarged displayed, press the  
magnification button (1).  
• The degree of magnification is displayed on the  
monitors.  
1
Use the up/down keys of the controller to adjust the magnifi-  
cation.  
Press the central button of the controller to switch between  
the magnification and scroll functions.  
• The scroll arrows or magnification display will turn blue to  
indicate the active function.  
When the scroll arrows are blue, use the four way key to  
scroll the image.  
• Press the magnification button to exit the enlarged playback  
mode.  
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CHANGING THE PLAYBACK DISPLAY  
In the center of the display switch, the display-information 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  
In index playback, the left/right keys of the controller will move the yellow border to the next or the  
previous image. When the image is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, voice-memo  
icon, movie icon, 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 QV/delete button (p. 107),  
or an accompanying audio track or movie file can be played by pressing the central button of the con-  
troller. When the display-information button is pressed again, the highlighted image will be displayed  
in the single-frame playback mode. A nine or four image index can be displayed. The index-playback  
format can be changed in the basic section of the playback-mode menu (p. 110).  
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PLAYBACK MODE  
NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK-MODE MENU  
In playback mode, press the menu button (1) to activate the menu. The menu button also turns off  
the playback-mode menu when the settings have been completed. The four-way key of the controller  
(2) is used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the controller will enter a setting.  
Activate the playback-mode menu with the menu button (1). The “Basic” tab will be high-  
lighted. Use the left/right keys of the controller (2) to highlight the appropriate menu tab;  
the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.  
When the desired menu is displayed, use the up/down key (2) to scroll through the menu  
options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.  
Press the right controller key to display the settings; the current setting is indicated by an  
arrow.  
• To return to the menu options, press the left key.  
Use the up/down key to highlight the new  
setting.  
Press the controller to select the  
Play  
highlighted setting.  
Basic  
Delete  
Format  
Lock  
Index format  
Custom1  
Custom2  
1
–
Once a setting has been selected,  
the cursor will return to the menu  
options and the new setting will be  
displayed. You can continue to  
make further settings. To return to  
the playback mode, press the menu  
button.  
–
–
9 frames  
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Basic  
Delete  
This frame  
All frames  
Marked frames  
Enter  
Yes No  
Choosing “Yes” will execute the  
operation, “No” will cancel it.  
Format  
Lock  
This frame  
All frames  
Marked frames  
Unlock frames  
9 frames  
For information on frame-selection  
screens, see page 112.  
Index format  
4 frames  
Custom 1  
Slide show  
Playback  
Enter  
All frames  
Marked frames  
1 – 60 sec.  
Yes / No  
Pressing the down key of the controller will  
cancel the slide show playback and return to  
the playback-mode menu.  
Duration  
Repeat  
Custom 2  
Print  
This frame  
Number of  
copies  
All frames  
Marked frames  
Yes / No  
Index print  
1 Copying to camera memory.  
Cancel print  
All frames – F  
All frames – C  
This frame  
Yes No  
2 Change CF card.  
Copy  
3 Copying to CF card.  
4 Copying completed.  
Marked frames  
Refer to the following sections for  
descriptions of the menu options  
and their settings.  
New folder  
name  
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PLAYBACK MODE  
FRAME-SELECTION SCREEN  
When a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen will appear. This  
screen allows multiple files to be selected. The index format of the screen can be changed in the  
basic section of the playback-mode menu (p. 110).  
Play  
The left/right keys of  
the controller move the  
yellow border to select  
the image.  
The up key of the  
controller selects the  
frame; when selected,  
an icon will appear  
next to the thumbnail.  
The down key will  
deselect the image  
removing the icon.  
The menu button  
cancels the screen  
and any operation  
made.  
: select  
: confirm  
: enter  
The garbage-can icon indicates the file is selected for deletion.  
The key icon indicates the file is locked or selected to be locked.  
The check icon indicates the file is selected for the slide show or to be copied to another  
CompactFlash card.  
The printer icon indicates the image is selected for printing. The number next to the icon shows the  
number of copies requested.  
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DELETING IMAGES  
Deleting permanently erases the image. Once deleted, an image cannot  
be recovered. Care should be taken when using the delete function.  
Single, multiple, or all images in a folder can be deleted with the playback-mode menu. Before an  
image is deleted, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No”  
will cancel the operation. To delete images in other folders, the folder must first be selected in the  
custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 124). The delete option has three settings:  
This frame – The image displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be deleted.  
All frames – All unlocked images in the selected folder will be deleted.  
Marked frames – To delete multiple images. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection screen  
will be displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the first image to be deleted.  
Pressing the up key will mark the thumbnail with the garbage-can icon. To deselect an image for  
deletion, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the garbage-can icon will disap-  
pear. Continue until all the images to be deleted are marked. Press the controller to continue (the  
confirmation screen will appear), or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the  
playback menu. On the confirmation screen, highlighting and entering “Yes” will delete the marked  
images.  
The delete function will only erase unlocked images. If an image is locked, it must be unlocked before  
it can be deleted.  
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PLAYBACK MODE  
FORMATTING COMPACTFLASH CARDS  
When a CompactFlash card is formatted, all data on the card is erased.  
The formatting function is used to erase all data on a CompactFlash card. Before formatting a card,  
copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking files will not protect them from being deleted  
when the card is formatted. Always format the CompactFlash card using the camera; never use a  
computer to format a card.  
When the format option is selected and entered, a confirmation screen will appear. Choosing “Yes”  
will format the card, choosing “No” will cancel the formatting operation. never remove the card while it  
is being formatted. A screen will appear to indicate the card has been formatted; press the central  
button of the controller to return to the playback menu.  
If the card-not-recognized message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need to be format-  
ted. A CompactFlash card used in another camera may need to be formatted before being used. If  
the unable-to-use-card message appears, the card is not compatible with the camera and should not  
be formatted.  
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LOCKING IMAGES  
Single, multiple, or all images in a folder can be locked. A locked image cannot be deleted by either  
the playback-mode menu functions or the QV/delete button. Important images should be locked. To  
lock images in other folders, the folder must first be selected in the custom 1 section of the setup  
menu (p. 124). The lock option has four settings:  
This frame – The image displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be locked.  
All frames – All images in the folder will be locked.  
Marked frames – To lock or unlock multiple images. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection  
screen (p. 112) will be displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the image to be  
locked. Pressing the up key will mark the thumbnail with the key icon. To unlock an image, highlight it  
with the yellow border and press the down key; the key icon will disappear. Continue until all the  
images are marked. Press the controller to lock the marked frames, or press the menu button to can-  
cel the operation and return to the playback menu.  
Unlock frames – All images in the folder will be unlocked.  
Locking an image will protect it from a delete function. However, the formatting function will erase all  
files on a CompactFlash card whether locked or not.  
CHANGING THE INDEX PLAYBACK FORMAT  
The index format option allows  
the index playback to be dis-  
played with four or nine images.  
This affects all index displays.  
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PLAYBACK MODE  
SLIDE SHOW  
The custom 1 section of the playback-mode menu controls the slide-show function. This function  
automatically displays all still images in a folder in order.  
Image count-  
down / total num-  
ber of images in  
the presentation.  
Press the central button of the controller to  
pause and restart the presentation.  
To cancel the presentation, press the down  
key of the controller.  
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Menu options Settings  
To start the slide-show presentation. Pressing the central  
button of the controller will pause the presentation. During  
the slide show, press the down key of the controller to stop  
the presentation and return to the playback-mode menu.  
Slide show  
Enter  
To select all the images in the folder to be displayed in the  
slide-show presentation.  
All frames  
To select specific images in the folder to be displayed in the  
slide-show presentation. When this setting is chosen, the  
frame-selection screen (p. 112) will be displayed. Use the  
left/right keys of the controller to highlight the image to be  
included in the presentation. Pressing the up key will mark  
the image with a check icon. To deselect a marked image,  
highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key;  
the check icon will disappear. Continue until all the images  
have been edited. Press the controller to set the marked  
frames, or press the menu button to cancel the operation  
and return to the playback menu.  
Playback  
Marked  
Frames  
To select the period each image will be displayed during  
the slide show.  
Duration  
Repeat  
1 – 60s.  
Yes / No  
Selecting “Yes” will cause the slide show to repeat until it is  
canceled using the down key of the controller. “No” will end  
the slide show presentation and return to the playback-  
mode menu when all the images have been displayed  
once.  
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PLAYBACK MODE  
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 CompactFlash  
card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the CompactFlash-card slot of DPOF  
compatible printers. When a DPOF file is created, a misc. folder is automatically made on the  
CompactFlash card to store it (p. 144). DPOF print files cannot be made for RAW images.  
CREATING A DPOF PRINT ORDER  
The print menu option is used to set an order for standard prints from images in a specific folder.  
Single, multiple, or all images can be printed. If a CompactFlash card has multiple folders, a printing  
file must be created for each folder. Folders are selected in the custom 1 section of the setup menu  
(p. 124).  
This-frame – To create a DPOF file for the image displayed or highlighted in playback mode.  
All-frames – To create a DPOF file for all images in the folder specified in the custom 1 section of  
the setup menu.  
Marked frames – To chose a group of images to be printed or when the number of copies for each  
image varies. When selected, the frame selection screen will appear (p. 112). Use the left/right keys  
of the controller to highlight an image to be printed. Pressing the up key will mark the image with the  
printer icon. The number next to the icon indicates the number of copies of that image will be printed.  
Pressing the up key will increase the number of copies, pressing the down key will decrease the  
number. A maximum of nine copies can be ordered. To deselect an image for printing, press the  
down key until the the number of copies reaches zero and the printer icon disappears. Continue until  
all the images to be printed are marked. Press the controller to create the DPOF file, or press the  
menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu.  
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When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen will appear requesting the number of  
copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can be ordered. Use the up/down keys of the con-  
troller to set the number of copies desired. If the all-frames setting was used to create a print order,  
any additional images saved afterwards in the folder will not be included in the order.  
DPOF files cannot be created for images captured with another camera. DPOF data created on other  
cameras will not be recognized.  
ORDERING AN INDEX PRINT  
To create an index print of all the images in the folder, select the Yes  
option. To cancel an index print, simply change the setting to “No.” If  
an index-print order is created, any additional images saved after-  
wards in the folder will not be included in the index print. The num-  
ber of images printed per sheet differs between printers. The infor-  
mation printed with the thumbnails can vary.  
CANCELING A DPOF PRINT ORDER  
The cancel-print option deletes the DPOF files. When the setting is selected, a confirmation screen  
will appear; choosing and entering “Yes” will execute the operation and cancel the print and index-  
print order. After the pictures have been printed, the DPOF file will still remain on the CompactFlash  
card and must be canceled manually.  
All frames C – To cancel all printing files on the CompactFlash card.  
All frames F – To cancel the printing file in the folder.  
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PLAYBACK MODE  
COPYING IMAGES  
Image files can be copied from one CompactFlash card to another. Up to 15MB of data can be trans-  
ferred. Every time the copy function is used, a new folder is automatically created for the image(s).  
This frame – To copy the image currently displayed.  
Marked frames – To copy single or multiple images. When selected, the frame-selection screen (p.  
112) will appear; highlight the images to be copied with the yellow border and then press the up key  
of the controller to mark it with the check icon. To deselect an image, highlight the selected thumbnail  
and press the down key; the check icon will disappear. Continue until all the images are marked.  
Press the controller to continue, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the  
playback menu.  
If too many images have been selected, a warning will appear and the copy routine will be canceled.  
Divide the number of images into two or three batches.  
Play  
Copy  
Copying to camera memory.  
Please change CF card.  
Copying to CF card.  
1
2
3
4
When the controller is pressed, a screen with four messages will  
be displayed; the messages are highlighted as the copying pro-  
cedure is executed.  
Copying completed.  
Enter  
When the change-CF-card message is highlighted, remove  
the camera’s CompactFlash card and insert the card to  
which the image should be copied. Press the central button  
of the controller to continue.  
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<101MLTCP>  
Wait until the copy-completed message is highlighted. A new screen  
will appear to indicate the name of the new folder containing the copied  
images; press the central button of the controller to return to the play-  
back menu.  
OK  
The copy-unsuccessful message will appear when one or all of the files could not be copied. Check  
the second CompactFlash card to see which files were copied and then repeat the procedure for the  
files that could not be transferred.  
If the images were copied to a new card, the no-images message will be displayed when viewed on  
the camera. Select the copy folder in the custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 124).  
Minolta History  
On February 20th, 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. On board his  
Friendship 7 spacecraft was a Minolta Hi-matic camera to record that historic event. The 4 hour,  
55 minute, and 23 second flight orbited the Earth three times at an average speed of 28,000  
kph (17,500 mph).  
Mr. Glenn visited our Sakai camera factory in Japan on May 24th,  
1963 to plant a palm tree to celebrate the occasion. The palm tree  
is still in the courtyard of the factory and stands over eight meters  
tall (26ft).  
The camera? It was not lost. It is on display at the Smithsonian  
Institution’s National Air and Space Museum in  
Washington D.C. This and other objects from John  
Glenn’s Friendship 7 Mercury flight can be found in  
gallery 210, “Apollo to the Moon.”  
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PLAYBACK MODE  
VIEWING IMAGES ON A TELEVISION  
It is possible to view camera images on your television. The camera has a video-out terminal which  
can be used to connect the camera to a television using the supplied AV cable. The camera is com-  
patible with the NTSC and PAL standards. The video-output setting can be checked and set in the  
custom 2 section of the setup menu (p. 124).  
1. Turn off the television and the camera.  
2. Insert the mini-plug end of the AV cable into the camera’s  
AV-out terminal.  
3. Plug the other end of the AV cable into the video and  
audio input terminal on the television.  
• The yellow plug is for the video output, and the white plug  
is for the monaural audio output.  
2
4. Turn the television on.  
3
5. Change the television to the video channel.  
6. Turn the camera’s mode dial to the playback position.  
• The camera’s monitors will not activate when the camera is  
attached to a television. The playback-mode display will be  
visible on the television screen.  
7. View images as described in the playback section.  
• Use the television controls to adjust the volume of the audio playback.  
• Because of the broadcast standard used to display television images, image quality and resolution will  
appear lower than when displayed on a computer monitor.  
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SETUP MODE  
CONTROLLING THE  
CAMERA’S OPERATION  
This section contains detailed information on controlling the camera’s functions and operation as well  
as creating and selecting folders. The navigating the setup menu section covers the operation of the  
setup menu. The section is followed by detailed descriptions of the settings.  
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SETUP MODE  
NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU  
To access the menu, simply turn the main dial to the setup position. The four-way keys of the con-  
troller (1) are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the controller will enter a setting.  
The “Basic” tab will be highlighted. Use the left/right key of the controller to highlight the  
appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.  
When the desired menu is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll through the menu  
options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.  
Press the right controller key to display the settings; the current setting is indicated by an  
arrow.  
• To return to the menu options, press the left key.  
Use the up/down key to highlight the  
new setting.  
Press the controller to select the  
highlighted setting.  
Setup  
Once a setting has been selected,  
Basic  
Custom2  
Custom1  
the cursor will return to the menu  
options and the new setting will be  
displayed. You can continue to  
make further settings.  
LCDbrightness  
EVFbrightness  
Audio signals  
Shutter FX  
Volume  
3
3
1
1
2
1
Language  
English  
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Basic  
Custom 2  
LCD brightness  
EVF brightness  
Audio signals  
1 – 5  
1 – 5  
Off  
Reset default  
Enter  
EVF autoSwtch  
Auto EVF/LCD  
EVF auto on  
Enter  
1
2
Date/Time set  
Date format  
YYYY/MM/DD  
MM/DD/YYYY  
DD/MM/YYYY  
NTSC / PAL  
1, 3, 5, 10 min.  
Shutter FX  
Volume  
Off  
1
2
Video output  
Power save  
3 (High)  
2
Choosing “Yes” on the confir-  
mation screens will execute  
the operation, “No” will can-  
cel the operation  
1 (Low)  
English  
Deutsch  
Français  
Español  
Yes No  
Language  
Setup  
Date/Time set  
The left/right key of the  
controller selects the  
year, month, day, hour,  
or minute. The up/  
down key changes the  
value. Press the con-  
troller to set the calen-  
dar and clock.  
Custom 1  
File # memory  
Folder name  
2002 .  
Enter  
7
.
20  
16 : 33  
On / Off  
Std. form  
Date form  
(folder names)  
Enter  
Select folder  
New folder  
Text input  
Display mode  
Std. display  
Focus frame  
Histogram  
Grid  
For more information about  
the electronic keyboard, see  
page 80.  
Use the right  
key to select the  
display  
modes  
(p. 130).  
select enter  
Scale  
Image only  
On  
Please refer to the following sections for descrip-  
tions of the menu options and their settings.  
Direct MF  
Off  
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SETUP MODE  
EVF AND LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS  
The brightness of the EVF and LCD monitor is set independently of each other. Brightness is con-  
trolled in five levels from 1 (low) to 5 (high). As each setting is highlighted, the monitor will adjust  
accordingly; the controller must be pressed to set the highlighted level. When the LCD brightness or  
EVF brightness setting is selected, the corresponding monitor will activate automatically.  
AUDIO SIGNALS  
Every time a button is pressed, an audio signal will give a positive confirmation of the operation. The  
audio signals can be turned off in the basic section of the setup menu (p. 124). The tone of the signal  
can also be changed; signal 1 is electronic and signal 2 is mechanical.  
SHUTTER FX  
An AF confirmation signal and shutter sound effect gives pos-  
itive audio confirmation when pictures are being captured.  
The sound effects can be turned off in the basic section of  
the setup menu (p. 124). Two shutter effects are available.  
Signal 1 uses the AF signal from the Dynax/Maxxum 7, and  
shutter sound from the Dynax/Maxxum 9 SLR. Signal 2 uses  
an electronic AF signal with a mechanical shutter sound  
taken from the legendary Minolta CLE.  
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VOLUME  
The volume of the audio signals and sound effects can be increased or decreased in the basic sec-  
tion of the setup menu (p. 124). This affects the camera’s audio signals as well as the playback levels  
of an audio track.  
LANGUAGE  
The language used in the menus can be changed.  
FILE NUMBER (#) MEMORY  
When file number memory is selected, if a new folder is created, the first file stored in the folder will  
have a number one greater than the last file saved. This allows multiple folders to be created to store  
images by category, place, or date, but the image file numbers will be in the order in which they were  
shot. If the file number memory is disabled, the image file name will have a number one greater than  
the last image saved in the folder.  
If file number memory is active and the CompactFlash card is changed, the first file saved to the new  
card will have a number one greater than the last file saved on the previous card if the new card  
does not contain an image with a greater file number. If it does, the file number of the new image will  
be one greater than the greatest on the card.  
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FOLDER NAME  
All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Folder names come  
in two formats: standard and date.  
Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is named  
100MLT11. The first three digits are the folder’s serial number, which will increase  
by one each time a new folder is created. The next three letters refer to Minolta,  
and the last two numbers indicate the camera used; 11 indicates a DiMAGE 7i.  
100MLT11  
(Standard)  
A date folder name also starts with the three digit serial number and is followed by  
one register for the year, two registers for the month, and two registers for the day:  
100YMMDD. The folder 10120412 was created in 2002 on April 12th.  
With the date folder format selected, when an image is recorded a new folder with  
the day’s date will be created. All images recorded that day will be placed in that  
folder. Images recorded on a different day will placed in a new folder with the cor-  
responding date. When a new folder is created, the serial number in the image-file  
name is reset to 0001 unless file number memory is active. For more information  
on folder organization and file names, see page 144.  
10120412  
(Date)  
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SELECT FOLDER  
This option allows the selection of existing folders. In quick view or playback mode, only the images  
in the selected folder can be viewed or edited. In recording mode, the folder-name option in the cus-  
tom 1 section of the setup menu must be set to standard form in order to select the folder in which to  
place the subsequent recorded images.  
Except for the all-frames-C setting in the custom 2 section of the playback-mode menu, changes  
made with menus only affect the images in the selected folder. To make changes to all images in  
multiple folders, each folder must be selected and the menu operation repeated for each folder.  
Formatting a CompactFlash card in the basic section of the playback menu, erases all folders regard-  
less of whether they are selected or not.  
NEW FOLDER  
This allows the creation of new folders. The folder-name option in the custom 1 section of the setup  
menu must be set to standard form in order to use the new-folder function. When selected, the elec-  
tronic keyboard (p. 80) automatically appears so the folder name can be entered. Once the name is  
typed in and the enter button on the keyboard is highlighted and entered, the folder will be created  
and the name will be listed in the select-folder option.  
Every folder name begins with a three digit index number. When the electronic keyboard activates,  
three digits will be displayed in the register. This number cannot be changed. Every time a new folder  
is created, the folder number will increase automatically by one greater than the highest folder num-  
ber on the CompactFlash card. A five-character folder name must be entered after the number; only  
capital letters, numbers, and the underbar can be used. To cancel the electronic-keyboard display  
without creating a new folder, press the menu button.  
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SETUP MODE  
DISPLAY MODE  
The recording mode dis-  
plays activated by the dis-  
play-information button (p.  
35) can be selected in the  
custom 1 section of the  
setup menu. The display  
cycle is the same as the  
order shown on the menu.  
Standard display  
Focus frame only  
Real-time histogram  
Grid  
Scale  
Live image only  
Setup  
Custom1  
Basic  
Custom2  
Std. display  
Focus frame  
Histogram  
Grid  
Display-mode settings with a check mark are included in the dis-  
play cycle. To change displays used, highlight the setting using  
the controller, and then press the right key (1) to check or  
uncheck the box.  
File # memory  
Folder name  
Select folder  
New folder  
Display mode  
Direct MF  
Scale  
Image only  
1
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DIRECT MANUAL FOCUS  
Direct manual focus allows manual adjustments to be made after the AF system has locked onto the  
subjects. Direct manual focus is activated in the custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 124). Direct  
manual focus is canceled when continuous AF (p. 81) or manual focus (p. 94) is in use.  
1
As described in the basic recording operation section (p.  
31), press the shutter-release button partway down to  
lock the focus and exposure (1); the shutter speed and  
aperture display will turn black and the focus signal will  
turn white. “DMF” will be displayed next to the drive-mode  
indicator.  
The camera can be manually focused until the shutter  
button is released. The approximate focusing distance is  
displayed next to the frame counter. Electronic magnifica-  
tion (p. 94) can be used while direct manual focus is  
active.  
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SETUP MODE  
RESET DEFAULT  
Unlike the pro-auto button (p. 41), this function affects not only the recording mode, but also the  
movie, playback, and setup modes. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes”  
resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation.  
Default Setting  
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68  
70  
71  
71  
83  
82  
65  
54  
47  
86  
88  
92  
58  
60  
60  
60  
56  
99  
Exposure mode  
Focus mode  
Program  
Single AF  
Focus area  
Wide focus area  
Digital zoom  
Canceled  
White balance  
Auto white balance  
Exposure compensation  
Flash compensation  
Contrast compensation  
Color-saturation compensation  
Filter  
0.0  
0.0  
0
0
0
Image quality  
Standard  
2560 X 1920  
Auto  
Image size  
Camera sensitivity (ISO)  
Drive mode  
Single-frame advance  
Multi-segment  
Fill flash  
1
Metering mode  
Flash mode  
Wireless channel  
Flash control  
ADI metering  
Exposure bracket  
0.3 Ev  
Interval capture  
1 minute  
2 frames  
Still image  
Off  
Number of frames (interval)  
Interval mode  
UHS continuous-advance movie  
Voice memo  
Off  
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Default Setting  
Page  
93  
Spot AE lock button  
Magnification button  
Sharpness  
AE hold  
2X digital zoom  
94  
97  
Normal  
Color mode  
Natural Color  
96  
Data imprinting  
Off  
95  
Instant playback  
Off  
98  
Movie mode  
Auto select  
On  
9 frames  
104  
104  
115  
116  
116  
119  
126  
126  
126  
126  
127  
128  
Audio (movie mode)  
Index playback format  
Duration (Slide Show)  
Repeat (Slide Show)  
Index print  
5 seconds  
No  
No (Canceled)  
LCD monitor brightness  
EVF brightness  
Audio signals  
Shutter FX  
3
3
1
1
2
Volume  
Folder name  
Standard  
Standard display, focus frame only,  
real-time histogram, image only  
Display mode  
130  
Direct manual focus  
Auto-power-save period  
File number memory  
EVF auto switch  
Off  
1 minute  
Off  
131  
135  
127  
134  
Auto EVF/LCD  
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SETUP MODE  
EVF AUTO SWITCH – CONTROLLING THE  
AUTO-DISPLAY FUNCTION  
This option controls the auto-display function in the recording and movie mode (p. 102). The auto-  
EVF/LCD setting allows the display to switch between the EVF and LCD monitor automatically. The  
EVF-auto-on setting turns off the LCD monitor and uses the eye sensors to activate only the EVF  
when in use. This setting will help conserve battery power.  
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME  
It is important to accurately set the clock. When a still image or a movie clip is recorded, the date and  
time of the recording are saved with the image and are displayed during playback or can be read with  
the DiMAGE Viewer software included on the CD-ROM. The camera’s clock is also used with data  
imprinting.  
When the Date/Time-set option is selected and entered, the date/time screen will be displayed. The  
left/right keys of the controller are used to select the item to be  
Setup  
Date/Time set  
changed and the up/down keys are used to change the value.  
From left to right, the screen shows the year, month, day, hour,  
and minute. When the date and time have been adjusted, set the  
clock by pressing the central button of the controller.  
2001  
.
7
.
20  
16 : 33  
Enter  
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SETTING THE DATE FORMAT  
The date format that is displayed or imprinted can be changed:YYYY/MM/DD (year, month, day),  
MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, year), DD/MM/YYYY (day, month, year). Simply select the format and  
enter it by pressing the central button of the controller; the new format will be displayed on the menu.  
This has no affect on the date folder name (p. 128).  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
Camera images can be displayed on a television (p. 122). The video output can be changed between  
NTSC and PAL. 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.  
AUTO POWER SAVE  
The camera will turn off the EVF and data panel to conserve battery power if no operation is made  
within a certain period. The length of this period can be changed to 1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes. The auto-  
power-save option will not affect the display period of LCD monitor; it will shut down after 30 sec-  
onds. To restore the displays when they shut down, simply press the shutter-release button or the  
display-information button.  
When the camera is connected to the computer, the auto-power-save period is set to ten minutes.  
This period cannot be changed.  
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DATA-TRANSFER MODE  
DATA-TRANSFER MODE  
CONNECTING TO A COMPUT-  
ER  
Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Details on using and  
installing the DiMAGE Viewer software are found in the supplied software manual. The DiMAGE man-  
uals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to the  
manual supplied with your computer.  
QUICKTIME SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  
To install QuickTime, follow the instructions in the  
installer. Macintosh users can download the lat-  
est version of QuickTime free of charge from the  
Apple Computer web site: http://www.apple.com.  
IBM PC / AT Compatible  
Pentium-based computer  
Windows 95, 98, 98SE, NT, Me,  
2000 Professional, or XP.  
32MB or more of RAM  
Sound Blaster or compatible sound card  
DirectX 3.0 or later recommended  
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  
For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a mass-storage device, the  
computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard interface. The computer and the operat-  
ing system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to support USB interface. The following oper-  
ating systems are compatible with the camera:  
IBM PC / AT Compatible  
Macintosh  
Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional,  
and XP.  
Mac OS 8.6 ~ 9.2.2 and  
Mac OS X 10.1 – 10.1.3  
Check the Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:  
North America: http://www.minoltausa.com  
Europe: http://www.minoltaeurope.com/pe/digital/languages_stage.html.  
Users with Windows 98 or 98 second edition will need to install the driver software on the included  
DiMAGE software CD-ROM (p. 140). Users with Mac OS 8.6 will need to download and install a USB  
mass-storage device from the Apple web site (p. 143).  
Customers who have bought a DiMAGE 7, 5, S304, S404, X, or 2330 digital camera and have  
installed the Windows 98 driver software must repeat the installation procedure. The updated version  
of the driver software included on the supplied DiMAGE software CD-ROM is required for the opera-  
tion of the DiMAGE 7i with a computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of  
the DiMAGE 7, 5, S304, S404, X, or 2330.  
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CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER  
A fresh set of batteries should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the  
AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of batteries. For users with Windows 98  
and Mac OS 8.6, read the respective sections on how to connect to the operating system before con-  
necting the camera to a computer (Windows 98 – p. 140, OS 8.6 – p. 143).  
Start up the computer.  
• The computer must be turned on before connecting the camera.  
1
Insert the CompactFlash card into the camera.  
2
• Confirm that the correct card is in the camera. To change the CompactFlash while the camera is  
connected to a computer, see page 148.  
Set the mode dial to the data-transfer position.  
• The data-transfer menu will be displayed.  
3
Open the card-slot door. Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the  
4
camera.  
• Make sure the plug is firmly attached.  
Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computer’s USB port.  
5
• Make sure the plug is firmly attached.  
• The camera should be connected directly to the computer’s USB  
port. Attaching the camera to a USB hub may prevent the  
camera from operating properly.  
5
4
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After using the four-way key of the controller to highlight the  
USB option in the USB section of the data-transfer menu,  
press the the right key of the controller.  
6
7
Trans  
USB  
• “Enter” should appear on the right side of the screen.  
USB  
Enter  
Press the center of the controller to send a signal to the com-  
puter to initiate the USB connection.  
• A screen will appear to indicate the beginning of the connection  
process.  
Initializing USB  
connection  
• When the signal has been received by the computer, the  
camera’s monitors will turn off.  
When the camera is properly connected to the computer, a drive icon will appear. When using  
Windows XP, the removable-disk window will open. If the computer does not recognize the camera,  
disconnect the camera and restart the computer. Repeat the connection procedure above.  
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CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 / 98 SECOND EDITION  
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, inset it  
into the CD-ROM drive and follow the accompanying instructions on the screen.  
AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION  
Before connecting the camera to the com-  
puter, place the DiMAGE software CD-  
ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The DiMAGE  
installer menu should automatically acti-  
vate. To automatically install the Windows  
98 USB driver, click on the starting-up-  
the-USB-device-driver-installer button. A  
window will appear to confirm that the dri-  
ver should be installed; click “Yes” to con-  
tinue.  
When the driver has been successfully  
installed, a window will appear. Click “OK.”  
The camera can now be attached to the  
computer (p. 138).  
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MANUAL INSTALLATION  
To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instruction in the connecting-the-camera-to-a-  
computer section on page 138.  
When the camera is plugged into the computer,  
the operating system will detect the new device  
and the add-new-hardware-wizard window will  
open. Place the DiMAGE software 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  
browse window can be used to indicate the dri-  
ver location. When the location is shown in the  
window, click “Next.”  
• The driver should be located in the CD-ROM  
drive at :\Win98\USB.  
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The add new hardware wizard will confirm the  
location of the driver. Click “Next” to install the dri-  
ver in the system.  
• One of three drivers may be located:  
MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf.  
• The letter designating the CD-ROM drive will vary  
between computers.  
The last window will confirm the driver has been  
installed. Click “Finish” to close the add new  
hardware wizard.  
When the my-computer window is opened, a  
new removable-disk icon will be displayed.  
Double click on the icon to access the camera’s  
CompactFlash card, see page 144.  
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CONNECTING TO MAC OS 8.6  
To access this camera with a computer with Mac OS 8.6, the USB storage support software must be  
installed first. This software is supplied by Apple Computer, Inc. free of charge. The latest version can  
be downloaded from the Apple Software Updates web site at http://www.apple.com/support.  
To download and install this software, follow the instruction on the Apple web site. Always read the  
attached terms and conditions before installing any new software.  
AUTO POWER SAVE (DATA-TRANSFER MODE)  
If the camera does not receive a read or write command within ten minutes, it will shut down to save  
power. When the camera shuts down, an unsafe-removal-of-device warning may appear on the com-  
puter monitor. Click “OK.” Neither the camera or computer will be damaged in this operation.  
Pressing the shutter-release button will reactivate the camera. Remake the USB connection with the  
data-transfer menu (steps 6 and 7 on page 139).  
Camera Notes  
To view images correctly on your computer, the monitor’s color space may need to be adjusted.  
Refer to your computer manual on how to calibrate the display to the following requirements:  
sRGB, with a color temperature of 6500K, and a gamma of 2.2.  
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COMPACTFLASH CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION  
Once the camera is connected to the computer, image and audio files can  
be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the  
DCIM folder. To copy images and audio recordings, simply drag and drop the  
file icon into a location in the computer. Files and folders on the memory  
card can be deleted using the computer. Changing file names or adding  
other types of data to the card with a computer may cause the camera to  
malfunction. Never format the memory card from  
Drive Icon  
the computer; always use the camera to format  
the card.  
The misc. folder con-  
tains DPOF print  
files (p. 118).  
Dcim  
Misc  
From left to right: standard folder, date folder  
(p. 128), and copy folder (p. 120).  
100MLT11 10120801 102MLTCP  
PICT0001.TIF  
PICT0002.MRW  
PICT0003.JPG  
Fine, standard, or PICT0003’s voice-  
economy image memo file  
PICT0003.WAV  
PICT0004.MOV  
PICT0001.THM  
Super-fine image  
PICT0002.THM  
RAW image  
PICT0004.THM  
Movie clip  
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Image and audio file names begin with “PICT” followed by a four-digit file number and a tif, mrw, jpg,  
mov, or thm extension. Voice-memo files have a wav extension and the file name corresponds to its  
image file. The thumbnail images (thm) are used in camera and DiMAGE Viewer software operation.  
When a new folder is created, the first three digits in the folder name will be one greater than the  
largest folder number on the card. When the file number in the image file name exceeds 9,999, a  
new folder will be created with a number one greater than the greatest folder number on the memory  
card: e.g. from 100MLT11 to 101MLT11.  
The file number on the image file 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 file numbers on the 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 file number in the folder. File numbers can be controlled with the file-number-  
memory function in the custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 127).  
Camera Notes  
Image files contain exif tag data. This data includes the time and date the image was recorded  
as well as the camera settings used. This data can be viewed with the camera or the DiMAGE  
Viewer software.  
If a camera image is opened in a photo-retouching application that does not support Exif tags,  
and then the image is saved overwriting the original data, the exif tag information is erased.  
When using software other than the DiMAGE Viewer, always rename the image file to protect  
the exif tag data.  
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DATA-TRANSFER MODE  
DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER  
Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is lit – the data or  
CompactFlash card may permanently be damaged.  
WINDOWS 98 / 98 SECOND EDITION  
Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn the mode dial to another position 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 safe-to  
remove-hardware window will  
appear; close the window.  
Turn the mode dial to another  
position and then disconnect the  
USB cable.  
When more than one external device is connected to the computer, repeat the procedure above  
except right click on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon. This will open the unplug-or-eject-hardware  
window after clicking on the small window indicating the device.  
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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. Turn the  
mode dial to another position and then disconnect the  
USB cable.  
MACINTOSH  
Confirm that the access lamp is not lit and then drag the mass-storage device icon and drop it into  
the trash.  
Disconnect the USB cable.  
• If the USB cable is disconnected before performing the first step, an alert message will appear. Always  
complete the first step before disconnecting the USB cable.  
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DATA-TRANSFER MODE  
CHANGING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD (DATA-TRANSFER MODE)  
Care should be taken when changing CompactFlash cards while the camera is attached to the com-  
puter. Data could be lost or damaged if the camera is not properly disconnected.  
Always confirm the access lamp is out  
before removing the CompactFlash card.  
WINDOWS 98 / 98 SECOND EDITION  
1. Turn off the camera.  
2. Change the CompactFlash card.  
3. Turn on the camera.  
4. Use the data-transfer menu to remake the USB connection.  
WINDOWS ME, 2000 PROFESSIONAL, AND XP  
1. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 146).  
2. Turn off the camera.  
3. Change the CompactFlash card.  
4. Turn on the camera.  
5. Use the data-transfer menu to remake the USB connection.  
MACINTOSH  
1. Stop the USB connection by dragging the drive icon into the trash (p. 146).  
2. Turn off the camera.  
3. Change the CompactFlash card.  
4. Turn on the camera.  
5. Use the data-transfer menu to remake the USB connection.  
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SYSTEM ACCESSORIES  
A variety of Minolta accessories can be used with this camera to extend its performance. For more  
details on the items listed below and in other sections of this manual, contact your local Minolta deal-  
er.  
PC Flash Adapter PCT-100  
To allow standard flash units and lighting systems to be connected to the camera with a PC cord. The  
supplied update CD-ROM should not be used with the DiMAGE 7i.  
Several high-quality Minolta flash units can be used with this camera:  
Program Flash 3600HS(D)  
Program Flash 5600HS(D)  
Macro Ring Flash 1200 with Macro Flash Controller  
Macro Twin Flash 2400 with Macro Flash Controller  
Camera Notes  
Minolta Program Flash 3600HS(D), Program Flash 5600HS(D), Macro Ring Flash 1200, and  
Macro Twin Flash 2400 are compatible with this camera. ADI flash metering (p. 92) will work  
with both program flashes attached to the accessory shoe. The use of other flash units is not  
recommended.  
With the Program Flash units, the flash-metering mode will automatically switch to pre-flash TTL  
when the bounce-flash or wireless/remote function is used, or the flashes are connected to the  
camera with an off-camera cable. Pre-flash TTL (p. 92) automatically activates when using the  
macro flash units.  
When using the Program Flashes, if the flash illumination is uneven at the camera’s wide-angle  
setting, attach the wide-angle adapter to the flash units. With the 3600HS(D), also change the  
flash metering mode to pre-flash TTL. When the auto-zoom function is used with the Program  
Flashes, the flash’s zoom setting will be wider than the lens setting.  
When using the Macro Ring Flash 1200 or Macro Twin Flash 2400 in macro mode (p.77), light  
fall off toward the edges of the frame may be noticeable at the wide-angle macro lens position.  
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Close-up Diffuser CD-1000  
Used directly on the camera with the built-in flash to provide soft lighting for close-up photography.  
WHEN USING FILTERS  
Polarizing filters and close-up lenses may cause vignetting at the wide-angle range of the lens (below  
the 50mm mark on the zooming ring). With very powerful close-up lenses, such as a +3 or Minolta  
No. 2, vignetting may be noticeable below 100mm. Most step-up rings will cause vignetting. The  
Minolta Step-up Adapter 49mm to 62mm can be used.  
WHAT IS AN EV? WHAT IS A STOP?  
Ev stands for exposure value. Stop refers to click stops in mechanical cameras. A change of one Ev  
or one stop will adjust the exposure calculated by the camera by a factor of two. Adjustments to  
exposure in the A, S, and M exposure modes are made in 1/2 stop increments or 0.5 Ev.  
Change in Ev  
Change in stops  
Adjustment to exposure  
+2.0 Ev  
+1.0 Ev  
0.0 Ev  
+2 stops  
+1 stop  
4X as much light  
2X as much light  
Calculated exposure  
–1.0 Ev  
–2.0 Ev  
–1 stop  
1/2 as much light  
1/4 as much light  
–2 stops  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage to  
the camera or charger, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Minolta service facil-  
ity listed on the back cover of this manual.  
Problem Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The batteries are dead.  
Replace batteries (p. 26).  
Reinsert the batteries taking  
care that the negative and pos-  
The batteries are inserted itive terminals are orientated  
Nothing dis-  
played on the  
data panel or  
the monitors.  
incorrectly.  
as indicated on the inside of  
the battery chamber door  
(p.26).  
The camera  
will not work.  
Check that the adapter is con-  
nected to the camera and a  
live electrical outlet (p. 28).  
The AC adapter is not  
connected properly.  
Turn off the camera and allow  
it to cool. If “Err” is still dis-  
played on the camera after it  
cools, remove and replace the  
batteries or power cord.  
“Err” displayed The camera is hot or it  
on the data  
panel  
has been left in a very  
hot environment.  
CompactFlash card is full Insert a new CompactFlash  
and unable to store an card (p. 28), delete some  
image at the image-quali- images (p. 110), or change the  
“000” is dis-  
Shutter will  
not release.  
played on the  
frame counter. ty or image-size setting  
on the camera.  
image-quality or image-size  
setting (p. 78).  
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Problem Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
No-card warn-  
Shutter will  
No CompactFlash card in Insert a CompactFlash card  
ing appears on  
not release.  
the camera.  
(p.28).  
the monitors.  
Make sure the subject is within  
the autofocus range (0.5m – ∞  
/ 1.6 ft – ∞) or use the macro  
mode (p. 77).  
Subject is too close.  
The camera is in macro  
mode.  
Cancel the macro mode setting  
(p. 77).  
Focus signal is  
red.  
Pictures are  
not sharp.  
A special situation is pre- Use the focus-lock function to  
venting the autofocus  
system from focusing  
(p.33)  
focus on an object at the same  
distance as the subject (p. 32)  
or use manual focus (p. 94).  
Pictures are  
taken indoors  
or in low-light  
situations with-  
out flash.  
Slow shutter speeds  
result in blurred images  
when the camera is  
hand-held.  
Use a tripod, change the cam-  
era sensitivity to a higher set-  
ting (p. 65), or use the flash  
(p.23).  
Continuous  
advance does  
not work.  
The built-in flash is up or image quality is  
set to super fine or RAW.  
Push the flash down or change  
the image-quality setting (p.78).  
While using  
flash, the pic-  
tures are too  
dark.  
Move closer to the subject or  
change the camera sensitivity  
to a higher setting (p. 65).  
The subject is beyond  
the flash range (p. 66).  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
A shadow  
Lens hood  
appears on  
The lens hood blocks the  
Always remove the lens hood  
when using the built-in flash.  
mounted when light from the built-in  
the bottom of  
the image.  
using flash.  
flash.  
Shooting data  
is displayed,  
Camera set to Shutter speed and  
Change the shutter speed or  
aperture value until an image  
appears on the monitor (p. 52).  
but live image manual-  
aperture combination is  
extremely under or over-  
exposing the live image.  
is entirely  
black or  
white.  
exposure  
mode (M).  
With still images, automatic monitor amplification activates  
under low-light conditions (p. 73). Although the live image is  
Live image  
turns black  
and white.  
Camera used  
under low-light black and white, the recorded image will be color. In movie  
conditions.  
recording, Night Movie is active, view and recorded images  
will be black and white.  
If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the batteries, or unplug and  
reconnect the AC adapter. Always turn the camera off using the mode dial otherwise the  
CompactFlash card may be damaged and camera settings reset.  
The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns  
when handling the camera, batteries, or CompactFlash card.  
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REMOVING 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.Windows 2000 and XP: select the hardware tab in the properties window and click  
the device-manager button.  
Windows 98 and Me: click the device-manager tab in the properties window.  
4.The driver file will be located in the universal-serial-bus-controller or other-devices  
location of the device manager. Click on the locations to display the files. The driver  
should be indicated with the camera name. Under certain conditions, the driver name  
may not contain the camera name. However, the driver will be indicated by either a  
question mark or exclamation point.  
5.Click on the driver to select it.  
6.Windows 2000 and XP: click on the action button to display the drop-down menu.  
Select “uninstall.” A confirmation screen will appear. Clicking “Yes” will remove the dri-  
ver from the system.  
Windows 98 and Me: click the remove button. A confirmation screen will appear.  
Clicking “Yes” will remove the driver from the system.  
7.Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camera. Restart the computer.  
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CARE AND STORAGE  
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. Water, sand, dust,  
or salt can damage the camera.  
• Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight. Do not point the lens directly at the sun; the CCD may be  
damaged.  
CLEANING  
• If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera or  
lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles. Wiping may scratch the surface.  
• To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then, if necessary, moisten a lens tissue or  
soft cloth with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens.  
• Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.  
• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.  
STORAGE  
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. For long periods of disuse, store  
the camera in an airtight container with a silica-gel drying agent.  
• Remove the batteries and memory card from the camera when not in use for extended periods.  
• Do not store the camera in an area with naphthalene or mothballs.  
• During long periods of storage, operate the camera occasionally. When taking the camera out of storage,  
check that the camera is functioning properly before using.  
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OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND CONDITIONS  
• This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).  
• Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun, or to  
extreme humidity.  
• When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plastic bag to prevent  
condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room temperature before removing it from the  
bag.  
RECORDING MEDIA CARE AND HANDLING  
• The following may cause data loss or damage.  
1 Improper use of the card.  
2 Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card.  
3 Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or computer is accessing the card  
(reading, writing, formatting, etc.).  
4 The disuse of a card for an extended period.  
5 Using the card beyond its life.  
The storage capability of the CompactFlash card will diminish with extended use. It may be  
necessary to purchase a new card periodically.  
Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. It is recommend that a copy of the  
card data be made on another media such as a computer hard disk or CD-ROM.  
• Do not bend, drop, or subject the card to impact.  
• Do not touch the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects.  
• Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.  
• Keep away from small children.  
• When using an IBM Microdrive, do not subject the camera to vibrations.  
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CARE AND STORAGE  
BATTERIES  
• Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, we recommend keeping spare  
batteries in a warm place, such as the inside of a coat. Batteries can recover their power when they warm  
up. As the performance of Ni-MH batteries is affected less by temperature, their use is recommended  
when shooting in cold environments.  
• Remove the batteries when the camera is not in use for an extended period. Leaking battery fluid may  
damage the battery-chamber.  
• Whilst Alkaline batteries can be used in this product these should only be used as an emergency  
measure. Alkaline batteries are unable to supply the cameras power requirements for very long.  
• If batteries have been exhausted when used in the camera, do not reload them even if their charge  
seems to recover over time. These batteries will interfere with normal camera operation.  
ABOUT NI-MH BATTERIES  
When using Ni-MH batteries, clean both battery terminals with a dry cloth to wipe off any dirt or  
residue. Because of the sophisticated computer system, the camera critically monitors power levels. If  
the battery terminals are dirty, the camera may give a false low-battery warning. If battery perfor-  
mance is unusually low, wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth.  
Ni-MH battery performance will decrease if the batteries are often recharged before they have been  
fully discharged. Completely exhaust the Ni-MH batteries using the camera before charging.  
Recharge the batteries in a battery set simultaneously. It is recommended that the batteries used  
with the camera are not used with any other device. Always follow the directions and safety instruc-  
tions in the charger manual.  
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LCD MONITOR CARE  
• Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using high precision technology, there may occasionally be a  
lack of color or bright points on the LCD monitor.  
• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently damaged.  
• In a cold environment, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms up, the  
display will function normally.  
• The LCD monitor may be slow to react in low temperatures or may turn dark in a hot environment. When  
the camera reaches normal operating temperature, the display will function normally.  
• If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor surface, gently wipe with a soft, clean, dry cloth.  
COPYRIGHT  
• TV programs, 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. is prohibited without approval and can infringe on copyright. Images  
protected by copyright can only be used under the provisions within the copyright laws.  
BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS OR JOURNEYS  
• Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries.  
• Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction.  
QUESTIONS AND SERVICE  
• If you have questions about your camera or charger, contact your local camera dealer or write to the  
Minolta distributor in your area.  
• Before shipping your camera or charger for repair, please contact a Minolta Service Facility.  
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
Number of effective pixels:  
CCD:  
4.95 million (2568 X 1928)  
2/3-type interline primary-color CCD with a total of  
5.24 million pixels.  
Camera sensitivity (ISO):  
Aspect ratio:  
Auto and 100, 200, 400, and 800 ISO equivalents.  
4:3  
Lens construction:  
Maximum aperture:  
Focal length:  
16 elements in 13 groups.  
f/2.8 (wide-angle position), f/3.5 (telephoto position)  
7.2 – 50.8 mm (35mm equivalent: 28 – 200mm)  
Focusing range (from the CCD): 0.5 m – infinity (1.6 ft – infinity)  
0.25 – 0.6 m (11.8 – 23.6 in) macro mode: telephoto  
0.3 – 0.6 m (9.8 – 23.6 in) macro mode: wide-angle  
49 mm  
Filter diameter:  
Autofocusing system:  
Shutter:  
Built-in flash recycling time:  
Viewfinder LCD:  
Video AF  
CCD electronic shutter plus mechanical shutter  
7s (approx)  
Ferroelectric 4.8 mm reflective liquid crystal  
microdisplay.  
Monitor LCD:  
46 mm (1.8 inch) TFT low-temperature polysilicon  
display  
Field of view:  
Approximately 100%  
A/D conversion:  
Recording media:  
12 bits  
Type I and II CompactFlash cards, 170MB, 340MB,  
512MB, and 1GB IBM Microdrives.  
JPEG, TIFF, Motion JPEG (mov), WAV, and RAW.  
DCF 1.0 and DPOF compliant.  
Exif print, PRINT Image Matching  
English, German, French, and Spanish  
NTSC and PAL  
File formats:  
Printing output control:  
Menu languages:  
Video output:  
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Batteries:  
External power source:  
4 AA Ni-MH or alkaline batteries (see page 158)  
AC adapter (AC-1L or AC-2L)  
High-power battery pack (EBP-100)  
117.0 (W) X 90.5 (H) X 112.5 (D) mm  
4.61 (W) X 3.56 (H) X 4.43 (D) in  
Approximately 525g (18.5 oz)  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
(without batteries or CompactFlash card)  
0° – 40°C (32° – 104°F)  
5 – 85% (noncondensing)  
Operating temperature:  
Operating humidity:  
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to  
change without notice.  
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The following marks may be found on the product:  
This mark certifies that this camera meets the requirements concerning interfer-  
ence causing equipment regulations in Japan.  
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of  
the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regula-  
tions. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not  
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Tested by the Minolta Corporation  
101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U.S.A.  
Digital Camera:  
Tested To Comply  
With FCC Standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.  
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, and the Mac OS logo 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.  
Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. Microdrive is a trademark of the  
International Business Machines Corporation. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. All other  
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  
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© 2002 Minolta Co., Ltd. under the Berne Convention  
and the Universal Copyright Convention.  
9222-2779-11 HA-A205  
Printed in Germany  
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