Konica Minolta Digital Camera DiMAGE_A2 User Manual
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
9222-2720-11 SY-A312/0401  
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Before you Begin  
Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through  
this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera.  
Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your  
camera dealer.  
DiMAGE digital camera  
Lithium-ion battery NP-400  
Lithium-ion battery charger BC-400  
Neck strap NS-DG4000  
Lens shade DLS-2  
AV cable AVC-400  
USB cable USB-500  
Ferrite Core FRC-100  
DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM  
DiMAGE Instruction Manuals CD-ROM  
Quick Reference Guide  
Lens cap LF-1349  
Accessory shoe cap SC-10  
Konica Minolta International Warranty Certificate  
This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta.  
Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Konica Minolta may result in unsatisfactory per-  
formance or damage to the product and its accessories.  
Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica  
Minolta Camera, Inc. Apple, Macintosh, and Mac OS 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. Adobe is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems  
Incorporated. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective owners.  
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For Proper and Safe Use  
NP-400 Lithium-ion Batteries  
This camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithium-ion battery  
can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage. Read and understand  
all warnings before using the battery.  
Danger  
• Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery.  
• Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures over 60°C (140°F).  
• Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture. Water can corrode or damage the internal battery safety  
devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.  
• Do not drop or subject the battery to strong impacts. Impacts can damage the internal battery safety  
devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.  
• Do not store the battery near or in metallic products.  
• Do not use the battery with any other products.  
• Only use the specified charger. An inappropriate charger may cause damage or injury through fire or  
electric shock.  
• Do not use a leaking battery. If fluid from the battery enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with  
plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the battery makes contact with your skin or  
clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.  
• Only use or charge the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between 0° and 40°C (32°  
and 104°F). Only store the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between –20° and 30°C  
(–4° and 86°F) and a humidity of 45% to 85% RH.  
Warning  
• Tape over the lithium-ion battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local  
regulations for battery disposal.  
• If charging is not completed after the specified period elapses, unplug the charger and discontinue  
charging immediately.  
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General Product Warnings and Cautions  
Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its  
accessories.  
Warning  
• Only use the battery specified in this manual.  
• Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the unit. An  
inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.  
• Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was designed. An inappropriate current  
may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.  
• Do not disassemble the camera or charger. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit  
inside the product is touched.  
• Immediately remove the battery 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.  
• Keep the battery, memory card, 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 these products in a humid environment, or operate them with wet hands. If liquid enters  
these products, immediately remove the battery or unplug the product, 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 these products 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 these products. The  
use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.  
• When unplugging the AC adapter or charger, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the plug when  
removing it from an outlet.  
• Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter or charger cord. A  
damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.  
• If these products emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the battery  
taking care not to burn yourself as the battery may become hot with use. The continued use of a  
damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.  
• Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs are required.  
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Caution  
• Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or  
trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which may result in burns or injuries  
caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.  
• If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the product.  
• The camera, charger, and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken  
to avoid burns.  
• Burns may result if the memory card or battery is 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.  
• When using the AC adapter and charger, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet.  
• 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.  
• Do not use electronic transformers or travel adapters with the charger. The use of these devices may  
cause a fire or damage the product.  
• Do not use if the AC adapter or charger cord is damaged.  
• Do not cover the AC adapter or charger. A fire may result.  
• Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter or charger; this can hinder the unplugging of the units in  
emergencies.  
• Unplug the AC adapter or charger when cleaning or not in use.  
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Table of Contents  
Before you begin....................................................................................................................................3  
For proper and safe use ........................................................................................................................4  
Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................14  
Camera body...........................................................................................................................14  
Data panel ...............................................................................................................................17  
Monitor display - recording mode...........................................................................................18  
Monitor display - Quick View & playback mode.....................................................................19  
Getting up and running........................................................................................................................20  
Attaching the camera strap.....................................................................................................20  
Removing the lens cap............................................................................................................20  
Attaching the lens hood ..........................................................................................................21  
Charging the battery................................................................................................................22  
Installing and changing the battery.........................................................................................23  
Battery condition indicator......................................................................................................24  
Auto power save .....................................................................................................................24  
External power supplies (sold separately) ..............................................................................25  
Inserting and changing a memory card ..................................................................................26  
Turning on the camera ............................................................................................................28  
Handling the camera...............................................................................................................28  
Adjusting the viewfinder and monitor .....................................................................................29  
Diopter adjustment..................................................................................................................29  
Setting the date and time........................................................................................................30  
Basic recording ....................................................................................................................................32  
Setting the camera to record images automatically ...............................................................32  
EVF and LCD monitor display.................................................................................................32  
Basic recording operation.......................................................................................................33  
Focus lock...............................................................................................................................34  
Automatic monitor amplification .............................................................................................34  
Focus signals ..........................................................................................................................35  
Special focusing situations .....................................................................................................35  
Using the built-in flash ............................................................................................................36  
Flash range - automatic operation..........................................................................................36  
Anti-shake system...................................................................................................................37  
Movie recording.......................................................................................................................38  
Display mode switch...............................................................................................................39  
Basic playback ....................................................................................................................................40  
Single-frame playback and histogram display........................................................................40  
Viewing images and histogram ...............................................................................................41  
Rotating images ......................................................................................................................41  
Deleting single images ............................................................................................................41  
Changing the Quick View & playback display ........................................................................42  
Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................43  
Viewing movies........................................................................................................................44  
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Advanced recording.............................................................................................................................45  
Display-information button......................................................................................................45  
Focus-mode switch.................................................................................................................46  
Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................47  
Flex Focus Point......................................................................................................................48  
Macro mode............................................................................................................................49  
Exposure lock..........................................................................................................................50  
Exposure-mode dial ................................................................................................................50  
Program - P ................................................................................................................51  
Program shift - Pa/Ps.................................................................................................51  
Auto recording............................................................................................................52  
Aperture priority - A....................................................................................................54  
Shutter priority - S......................................................................................................55  
Shutter-speed range and camera sensitivity (ISO) ....................................................55  
Manual exposure - M .................................................................................................56  
Bulb exposures .......................................................................................................................57  
Attaching a remote cord (sold separately)..............................................................................57  
Digital Subject Programs ........................................................................................................58  
Exposure and flash compensation..........................................................................................59  
Using the function dial ............................................................................................................60  
Drive modes ............................................................................................................................61  
Bracketing...................................................................................................................62  
Continuous advance...................................................................................................64  
Interval ........................................................................................................................66  
Self-timer ....................................................................................................................68  
Metering modes ......................................................................................................................69  
White balance..........................................................................................................................70  
Custom white balance calibration...........................................................................................71  
Memory - storing camera settings..........................................................................................72  
Memory recall..........................................................................................................................73  
Camera sensitivity - ISO .........................................................................................................74  
Flash range and camera sensitivity.........................................................................................75  
Attaching an accessory flash unit...........................................................................................75  
Using the flash sync terminal..................................................................................................76  
Depth-of-field preview.............................................................................................................77  
Digital Effects Control .............................................................................................................78  
Color-saturation compensation..................................................................................78  
Contrast compensation..............................................................................................79  
Filter............................................................................................................................79  
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Recording menu...................................................................................................................................80  
Navigating the recording-mode menu ....................................................................................80  
Image size and image quality..................................................................................................82  
About RAW image quality .......................................................................................................84  
Notes on image size and resolution........................................................................................85  
Flash modes............................................................................................................................86  
Wireless/Remote flash.............................................................................................................88  
Wireless/Remote camera and flash ranges................................................................90  
Notes on wireless/remote flash..................................................................................91  
Flash control............................................................................................................................92  
AEL button ..............................................................................................................................94  
Recording-mode reset ............................................................................................................95  
Interval setup...........................................................................................................................96  
Bracketing setup .....................................................................................................................96  
Sharpness ...............................................................................................................................97  
Data imprinting........................................................................................................................98  
Electronic keyboard.................................................................................................................99  
Instant playback....................................................................................................................100  
Voice memo...........................................................................................................................101  
Color mode............................................................................................................................102  
About Adobe RGB....................................................................................................103  
Noise reduction .....................................................................................................................103  
Monitor amplification.............................................................................................................104  
Magnification button .............................................................................................................105  
Flex Digital Magnifier.............................................................................................................105  
DSP (Digital Subject Program) setup....................................................................................106  
Tracking AF............................................................................................................................106  
AE lock ..................................................................................................................................106  
Spot AE area .........................................................................................................................107  
Direct Manual Focus .............................................................................................................107  
EVF mode..............................................................................................................................108  
A short guide to photography............................................................................................................109  
About exposure and flash compensation .............................................................................110  
What is an Ev? ......................................................................................................................111  
Light sources and color.........................................................................................................111  
Movie menu  
..................................................................................................................................112  
Navigating the movie menu ..................................................................................................112  
Image size and frame rate.....................................................................................................113  
Movie mode...........................................................................................................................113  
Movie reset............................................................................................................................114  
Notes on movie recording.....................................................................................................114  
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Advanced playback............................................................................................................................115  
Playing back voice memos ...................................................................................................115  
Navigating the playback menu..............................................................................................116  
Frame-selection screen.........................................................................................................118  
Delete ..................................................................................................................................119  
Format ..................................................................................................................................120  
View folder.............................................................................................................................120  
Lock ..................................................................................................................................121  
Index playback format...........................................................................................................121  
Copy ..................................................................................................................................122  
Slide Show ............................................................................................................................124  
About DPOF ..........................................................................................................................126  
DPOF setup...........................................................................................................................126  
Date imprint...........................................................................................................................127  
Index print .............................................................................................................................127  
Cancel print...........................................................................................................................127  
Viewing images on a television .............................................................................................128  
Setup menu  
..................................................................................................................................129  
Opening the setup menu.......................................................................................................129  
Navigating the setup menu ...................................................................................................130  
LCD brightness......................................................................................................................132  
Shortcut help.........................................................................................................................132  
Transfer mode .......................................................................................................................135  
EVF auto switch ....................................................................................................................135  
Video output..........................................................................................................................135  
Language...............................................................................................................................135  
Custom setup........................................................................................................................136  
File number memory .............................................................................................................136  
Folder name  
..................................................................................................................................137  
Select folder ..........................................................................................................................137  
New folder.............................................................................................................................138  
Date and time setup..............................................................................................................138  
Reset default .........................................................................................................................139  
Audio signals.........................................................................................................................141  
Focus signals ........................................................................................................................141  
Shutter FX..............................................................................................................................142  
Volume ..................................................................................................................................142  
Auto power save ...................................................................................................................142  
Anti-shake .............................................................................................................................143  
Full-time AF ...........................................................................................................................143  
Grip sensor............................................................................................................................143  
Control dial setup..................................................................................................................144  
Control dial setup - Manual exposure...................................................................................145  
Delete confirmation ...............................................................................................................145  
Lens accessory .....................................................................................................................145  
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Data-transfer mode............................................................................................................................146  
System requirements ............................................................................................................146  
Connecting the camera to a computer.................................................................................147  
Connecting to Windows 98 / 98 second edition ..................................................................148  
Automatic installation ...............................................................................................148  
Manual installation....................................................................................................149  
QuickTime system requirements...........................................................................................151  
Auto power save (Data-transfer mode).................................................................................151  
Memory card folder organization ..........................................................................................152  
Disconnecting the camera from the computer .....................................................................154  
Windows 98 / 98 second edition ............................................................................154  
Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP ................................................................154  
Macintosh.................................................................................................................155  
Changing the memory card (data-transfer mode) ................................................................156  
Removing the driver software - Windows.............................................................................157  
PictBridge..............................................................................................................................158  
Notes on printing errors ........................................................................................................159  
Navigating the PictBridge menu ...........................................................................................160  
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................164  
When using filters..................................................................................................................166  
About the lithium-ion battery charger cord...........................................................................167  
Attaching the ferrite core FRC-100.......................................................................................167  
Care and storage ...............................................................................................................................168  
Camera care..........................................................................................................................168  
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................168  
Storage..................................................................................................................................168  
Operating temperatures and conditions ...............................................................................169  
Memory card care and handling ...........................................................................................169  
Batteries ................................................................................................................................170  
LCD monitor care..................................................................................................................170  
Copyright...............................................................................................................................170  
Before important events or journeys.....................................................................................171  
Questions and service...........................................................................................................171  
Notes  
Index  
..................................................................................................................................172  
..................................................................................................................................174  
Technical specifications .....................................................................................................................176  
Battery Pack BP-400 .........................................................................................................................178  
Filter examples ..................................................................................................................................179  
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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. 168).  
Data panel (p. 17)  
Built-in flash (p. 36)  
Microphone  
Strap eyelet (p. 20)  
Focal-length index  
Zooming ring  
USB port/AV-out terminal  
(p. 128, 147)  
Front control dial  
Shutter-release button  
Card-slot door (p. 26)  
Lens*  
Focusing ring (p. 46)  
Self-timer lamp (p. 68)  
Grip sensor  
Camera Notes  
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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Manual exposure (p. 56)  
Shutter priority (p. 55)  
Aperture priority (p. 54)  
Program exposure (p. 51)  
Auto recording (p. 52)  
Memory recall (p. 73)  
Portrait subject program (p. 58)  
Sports action subject program (p. 58)  
Sunset subject program (p. 58)  
Night portrait subject program (p. 58)  
Exposure-mode dial  
Display information button (p. 45)  
Magnification button  
Rear control dial  
AE lock button (p. 50)  
Main switch and mode switch  
Exposure-compensation button (p. 59)  
Controller  
Access lamp  
Anti-shake button (p. 37)  
DC/Remote-control terminal cover  
(p. 25, 57)  
Menu button  
QV/ Delete button (p. 40)  
Display mode switch (p. 39)  
Eyepiece sensors*  
Electronic viewfinder* (EVF) (p. 29)  
LCD monitor* (p. 18, 19, 29)  
Recording mode (p. 32, 45)  
Playback mode (p. 40, 115)  
Movie mode (p. 38, 112)  
Main switch  
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Function button  
Metering modes (p. 69)  
Custom function (p. 136)  
Memory set (p. 72)  
Drive modes (p. 61)  
White balance (p. 70)  
Camera sensitivity (p. 74)  
Function dial (p. 60)  
Accessory shoe  
Speaker  
Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 29)  
Flash sync terminal (p. 76)  
Digital-Effects Controller (p. 78)  
Focus-mode switch (p. 46)  
Custom white-balance button (p. 71)  
Macro release (p. 49)  
Battery-chamber (p. 23)  
Battery-chamber lock (p. 23)  
Tripod socket  
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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. The  
single-frame advance and continuous  
advance indicators are displayed in the  
same area of the data panel.  
Digital-effects indicator (p. 78)  
Exposure-compensation indicator (p. 59)  
Flash-compensation indicator (p. 59)  
Single-frame advance (p. 33)  
Continuous advance (p. 64)  
Bracketing (p. 62)  
Self-timer (p. 68)  
Image-quality display (p. 82)  
Image-size display (p. 82)  
Camera-sensitivity indicator (p. 74)  
White-balance indicator (p. 70)  
Battery-condition indicator (p. 24)  
Shutter-speed and aperture display & exposure/flash compensation display  
The frame counter cannot exceed 999. When the number of recordable 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.  
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Monitor Display - Recording Mode  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
21.  
22.  
23.  
24.  
25.  
26.  
27.  
28.  
Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 74)  
White-balance indicator (p. 70)  
Metering-mode indicator (p. 69)  
Exposure-mode indicator (p. 50)  
Anti-shake indicator (p. 37)  
Shutter-speed display  
Aperture display  
Exposure-compensation display (p. 59)  
Macro-mode indicator (p. 49)  
Focus signal (p. 35)  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Microphone indicator  
Flash-mode indicator (p. 61)  
Flash signal (p. 36)  
Data-imprinting indicator (p. 98)  
Frame counter (p. 83)  
Drive-mode indicator (p. 61)  
Manual-focus indicator (p. 46)  
Battery-condition indicator (p. 24)  
Image-quality indicator (p. 82)  
Image-size display (p. 82)  
Mode indicator  
Flash-compensation display (p. 59)  
Filter display (p. 78)  
Sharpness display (p. 97)  
Magnification display (p. 47, 105)  
Flex Digital Magnifier indicator (p. 105)  
Color-mode indicator (p. 102)  
8.  
Color-saturation-compensation dis-  
play (p. 78)  
9.  
Contrast-compensation display (p. 78) 29.  
A.  
B.  
C.  
D.  
Focus frame  
Spot metering area (p. 69)  
Flex Focus Point (p. 48)  
AF sensors  
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Monitor Display - Quick View & Playback Mode  
1.  
Mode indicator  
2.  
Time of capture  
3.  
Date of capture  
4.  
Voice-memo indicator (p. 115)  
Lock indicator (p. 121)  
5.  
6.  
Print indicator (p. 126)  
7.  
Frame number / total number of images  
Scroll arrows (p. 43)  
8.  
9.  
Battery-condition indicator (p. 24)  
Image-quality indicator (p. 82)  
Image-size display (p. 82)  
Magnification display (p. 43)  
Folder number - image file number  
Folder name (p. 137)  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
Sensitivity setting (p. 74)  
White-balance setting (p. 70)  
17.  
Degree of exposure compensation (p.  
59)  
Histogram  
18.  
19.  
Aperture value  
Shutter-speed  
The dark 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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Getting Up and Running  
This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries and  
memory card as well as the use of external power supplies.  
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Attaching the Camera Strap  
Attach the camera strap to the strap eyelets as shown. The  
tip of the strap should pass under the buckle (2).  
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 caus-  
ing 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.  
1
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).  
Slide the hood onto the end of the lens and turn it  
90° clockwise until it clicks and the circular dimple is  
2
aligned with the focal-length index (2). When mount-  
ed 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.  
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 it clicks into  
place.  
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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Charging the Battery  
Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the bat-  
tery, read the safety warnings on page 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied  
battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session. See page 170 for  
battery care and storage.  
Plug the power cord into the back of the charger unit (1). Plug  
the other end of the cord into a live household outlet. The includ-  
ed AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only  
use the cord in the region it was purchased. For more on the AC  
cable, see page 167.  
1
With the battery contacts toward the charger, align the channels  
on the bottom of the battery with the tabs on the charger unit.  
Slide the battery into the unit.  
The indicator lamp (2) will glow to show the battery is charging.  
The lamp will go out when the battery is charged. Charging time  
is approximately 150 minutes.  
2
Slide and lift the battery to remove it from  
the charger. Unplug the power cord  
from the outlet.  
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Installing and Changing the Battery  
This digital camera uses one NP-400 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety  
warnings on pages 4 of this manual. When replacing batteries, the camera should be off.  
Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the battery-chamber  
lock to the open position.  
Insert the battery with the battery contacts first. Insert the bat-  
tery so that it slides past the battery latch in the chamber. Push  
the battery into the chamber until the latch clicks into place.  
To remove a battery, slide the battery latch to the side of the  
battery chamber; the battery will spring out.  
Close the battery-chamber door and slide the battery-chamber  
lock to the closed position.  
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Battery Condition Indicator  
This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the  
indicator appears on the data panel and monitors. The monitor indicator will change from white to  
red when battery power is low. If the data panel and monitors are blank, the battery may be  
exhausted.  
Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is dis-  
played for five seconds on the monitors when the camera is turned on.  
The indicator remains on the data panel.  
Low-battery warning - battery power is very low, but all functions are  
operational. The battery 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 battery immediately.  
Auto Power Save  
To conserve battery power, the camera will turn off the monitors and unnecessary functions if an  
operation is not made within three minutes. The data panel remains on. To restore power, press the  
shutter-release button partway down or press the main switch. The length of the auto-power-save  
period can be changed in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 129).  
If an operation is not made within thirty minutes, the camera will shut down. Press the main switch  
to restore power.  
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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 and Japan, and AC-11 is for use in all  
other areas.  
The External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 is a portable power source and significantly  
extends the operating time of the camera. The kit contains a high-power lithium-ion battery, holder,  
and charger. The battery, holder, and charger are also available separately.  
Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit  
before changing between power supplies.  
Remove the DC terminal cover from the right (1).  
The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.  
1
Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter or battery  
pack into the DC terminal (2).  
Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.  
2
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Inserting and Changing a Memory Card  
Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before  
inserting or removing a memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged,  
and data lost.  
A memory card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not  
been inserted, a no-card warning will be displayed on the monitors. Type I and  
II CompactFlash cards and IBM Microdrives are compatible with this camera.  
For memory card care and handling, see page 169.  
Open the card-slot door in the direction indicated.  
Insert a memory card all the way into the card slot. 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 oriented correctly.  
Close the card-slot door.  
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2
3
4
To eject a card, open the card-slot door (1), and press and release the card-eject lever to extend it  
(2).  
Press (3) the card-eject lever to eject the card (3). The card can now be pulled out. Take care when  
removing the card as it becomes hot with use. The card-eject lever should remain inside the camera  
body. If it extends, push it into the camera.  
Insert a new memory card and close the card-slot door (4).  
A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If the unable-  
to-use-card message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. A memory card can  
be formatted in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 120). 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 Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility infor-  
mation:  
North America:  
Europe:  
http://www.konicaminolta.us/  
http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com  
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Turning on the Camera  
Press the main switch to turn on the camera.  
The access lamp glows briefly and an audio sig-  
nal sounds to indicate the power is turned on.  
The audio signal can be turned off with the  
setup menu (p. 141).  
If the camera shuts down immediately after it is  
turned on, the battery power is low. See page 22  
on how to charge the battery.  
Access  
lamp  
Press and hold the main switch to turn the cam-  
era off.  
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.  
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Adjusting the Viewfinder and Monitor  
The electronic viewfinder can be tilted between 0° and  
90°. Simply grip the finder between your fingers and move  
it to the position desired.  
The LCD monitor can be tilted between  
–20° and +90°. Grip the top of the moni-  
tor and pull to tilt it down. The bottom of  
the monitor can then be swung up.  
Always store the camera with finder and monitor against the body.  
Diopter adjustment  
The EVF has a built-in diopter that can be adjusted between  
–3.5 to +1.5. While looking through the EVF, turn the diopter-  
adjustment dial until the viewfinder image is sharp.  
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Setting the Date and Time  
After initially inserting a memory card and battery, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set.  
When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. Depending  
on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the camera  
notes on the following page.  
Turn on the camera.  
1
While holding down the function button (1), press the  
menu button (2) to open the setup menu.  
LCDbrightness  
–
Shortcut help  
–
2
Transfer mode Data storage  
EVF auto swtch Auto EVF/LCD  
NTSC  
Video output  
Language  
English  
Navigating the menu is simple. The up/down and  
left/right keys of the controller move the cursor and  
change settings on the menu.  
The central button of the controller selects menu options  
and sets adjustments.  
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Use the right controller key to highlight the 2nd tab at  
the top of the menu.  
Custom set  
Color mode  
File # memory  
Folder Name  
Select folder  
New folder  
Off  
Use the down key to highlight the date/time-set menu  
option.  
Std. form  
100KM003  
–
–
Date/Time set  
Press the right key. “Enter” will appear on the right side  
of the menu.  
Press the central button to display the date/time setting screen.  
Use the left and right keys to select the item to be  
changed.  
Date/Time set  
2004 .  
10 .  
14  
YYYY/MM/DD  
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Use the up and down keys to adjust the item.  
:move  
:sel  
:enter  
Press the central button to set the clock and calendar.  
The setup menu will be displayed.  
Date/Time setting screen  
Camera notes  
For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set. Highlight the language  
option in section 1 of the setup menu. Press the right key to display the language settings.  
Using the up/down keys, highlight the desired language. Press the central button to set the  
highlighted language; the setup menu will be displayed in the selected language.  
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Basic Recording  
Setting the Camera to record Images Automatically  
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1
Set the exposure dial to the program (P) position (1). Confirm the  
mode switch is in the recording position (2).  
All camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus,  
exposure, and imaging systems will work together to make pho-  
tography effortless.  
The Auto exposure mode acts like the program mode, except that  
the many of the recording functions are reset each time it is select-  
ed, see page 52 for more information.  
EVF and LCD Monitor Display  
Focus frame  
AF sensor (p. 33)  
Image-size display (p. 82)  
Mode indicator  
Image-quality indicator (p. 82)  
Anti-shake indicator (p. 37)  
Battery-condition indicator (p.  
24)  
Metering-mode indicator (p.  
69)  
Exposure-mode indicator (p.  
50)  
Frame counter (p. 17, 83)  
Drive-mode indicator (p. 61)  
Focus signal (p. 35)  
Aperture display  
Shutter-speed display  
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Basic Recording Operation  
1
Use the zooming ring to frame the subject (1). The effect of  
the zoom is immediately displayed in the viewfinder (EVF) and  
LCD monitor.  
Place the subject within the focus frame. For off-center sub-  
jects, use the focus-lock function (p. 34).  
The subject must be within the focus range of the lens: 0.5m  
(1.6ft) - ∞. For subjects closer than 0.5m (1.6ft), use the macro  
function (p. 49).  
Focus signal  
AF sensor  
Shutter-speed and aperture  
2
Press the shutter-release button partway down (2) to lock the  
focus and exposure.  
3
When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear in the  
live image to indicate the point of focus. The focus signals (p.  
35) on 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.  
The shutter speed and aperture value will change from white  
to black indicating the exposure is locked.  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down (3) to take  
the picture. The access lamp glows indicating the image data  
is being written to the memory card. Never remove a 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  
shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.  
Automatic Monitor Amplification  
In extremely low-light conditions when the camera-sensitivity gain has reached its limit, the auto-  
matic 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. This function can be turned off in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 104).  
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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. 46.  
White focus indicator - focus confirmed.  
Red focus indicator - the subject is too close or a special situation is preventing  
the AF system from focusing. The shutter can be released.  
If the AF system cannot focus on a certain subject, focus lock can be used with an object at the  
same distance as the main subject or the camera can be focused manually (p. 34).  
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 recom-  
posed to take the picture.  
The subject is too  
dark.  
The subject in the  
focus frame is low in  
contrast.  
Two subjects at differ-  
ent distances overlap  
in the focus frame.  
The subject is near a  
very bright object or  
area.  
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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. Always remove the lens hood when using the built-in flash; the hood may cast a shadow  
if mounted.  
To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each side.  
The flash position must be set manually, and once up, the flash  
unit will always fire regardless of the amount of ambient light. The  
following indicators will appear in the upper left corner of the EVF  
and LCD monitors to show the flash status.  
The red flash indicator appears when the flash is charging.  
The white flash indicator appears when the flash is ready to fire.  
After taking a picture, the OK indicator appears briefly if the flash properly exposed the  
subject.  
Flash warning. In backlit situations, a white indicator 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.  
0.5m ~ 3.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.)  
0.5m ~ 3.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)  
Wide-angle position  
Telephoto position  
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Anti-shake System  
The Anti-shake system minimizes the effect of camera shake, a slight  
blurring caused by subtle hand motion. Camera shake is more pro-  
nounced at the telephoto setting than at the wide-angle. Anti-shake is  
employed when the shutter speed falls below a certain limit depending  
on the focal length in use. The effectiveness of Anti-shake depends on  
the shutter speed in use and the degree of shaking. The system may not  
work with moving subjects or when the camera is panned.  
When the system is active, the Anti-shake button glows (1). Anti-shake  
can be turned off and on by pressing the button.  
1
Frame the subject as described in the basic operation section. Press the  
shutter-release button partway down to focus and set the exposure; an  
Anti-shake indicator is displayed when active. Confirm the image has  
stabilized on the monitor and press the shutter-release button all the way  
down to take the picture.  
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The blue indicator appears when the Anti-shake system is activated.  
The yellow indicator appears when the Anti-shake system is activated, but the shutter  
speed is too slow for it to be effective.  
When Anti-shake is off, the white indicator appears to warn the shutter speed is too long  
for the camera to be safely handheld.  
If the yellow or white warnings appears, place the camera on a tripod, use the built-in flash,  
increase the camera sensitivity (ISO) (p. 74), or use a wide-angle zoom position. If the Anti-shake  
indicator turns red, the camera is overheating because of operating and ambient temperatures.  
The Anti-shake system will turn off automatically. Allow the camera to cool before using Anti-  
shake.  
The Anti-shake system is less effective at short subject distances or when using the macro func-  
tion (p. 49). The use of a tripod is recommended. Anti-shake is not effective with a tripod mounted  
camera; turn off the Anti-shake function to conserve power.  
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Movie Recording  
Set the mode switch to the movie-recording position (1). Before  
recording, the data-panel and monitor frame counters show the  
maximum time in seconds that can be recorded. The length of  
the movie clip depends on the image size and frame rate, and  
the space available on the memory card. The maximum recording  
time is 6 minutes with 544x408 30fps movies or 15 minutes with  
other size and frame-rate combinations; low light levels can  
shorte this time. Image size and frame rate is selected with the  
movie menu (p. 112). For more on movie recording, see page  
114.  
1
Place the subject in the center of the live image and press the  
shutter-release button partway down to set the focus. Use the  
focus signal to confirm focus.  
Image size  
Frame rate  
Focus signal  
Total recording time for the next movie clip.  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down and release to  
start recording. 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 and status bar  
shows the recorded time.  
Recording time in seconds  
Recording indicator  
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Display Mode Switch  
Located on the back of the camera, the display-mode switch controls  
which monitor is active. The three position switch allows the choice  
between automatic display and setting the display to the EVF or LCD moni-  
tor.  
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 accord-  
ingly.  
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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.  
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Basic Playback  
Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback modes. This section covers the basic func-  
tions in both modes. The playback mode has additional menu functions, see page 116.  
To view images from the playback mode, turn the mode  
switch to the playback position.  
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To view images from the recording or movie recording  
modes, press the Quick View / delete button.  
Single-frame Playback and Histogram Display  
Image size (p. 82)  
Image quality (p. 82)  
Shutter speed  
Time of  
capture  
Aperture value  
Degree of exposure compensation  
(p. 59)  
White-balance setting (p. 70)  
Sensitivity setting (p. 74)  
Folder name (p. 137)  
Date of capture  
Folder number - image file number  
Histogram (p. 19)  
Frame number/ total number of images  
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Viewing Images and Histogram  
When in the Quick view or playback mode, use the  
left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the  
images on the memory card.  
To view the histogram of a still image, press the up  
key. Press the down key to return to single-frame  
playback.  
To return to a recording mode from Quick View, press the menu  
button.  
Rotating Images  
Press the down key of the controller to  
rotate a displayed image 90° left, 90°  
right, or horizontally.  
Deleting Single Images  
The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered.  
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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 confirmation screen. The camera will return to  
playback mode.  
Confirmation screen  
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Changing the Quick View & Playback Display  
The display-information button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the dis-  
play cycles through to the next format: full display, image only, index playback.  
Image only  
Full display  
Index playback  
In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller will move the yellow border to the adjacent  
image. When the image is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, voice-memo indicator,  
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. 41) or an accompany-  
ing 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  
playback mode. A nine or four image index can be displayed. The index-playback format can be  
changed in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 121).  
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Enlarged Playback  
In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged for  
closer examination from 1.2X. The maximum magnification  
depends on image size from 2X for 640X480 size images to  
10.2X for 3264X2448 images. RAW and TIFF images cannot be  
enlarged.  
With the image to be enlarged displayed, press the magnifica-  
tion button (1).  
Use the up/down keys of the controller to adjust the  
magnification. The degree of magnification is dis-  
played on the monitors.  
Zoom  
Scroll  
Press the central button of the controller to switch  
between the zoom and scroll functions. The scroll  
arrows or magnification display will turn blue to indi-  
cate the active function.  
Zoom  
Scroll  
Use the four-way key to scroll the image. Press and  
hold the four-way key to scroll continuously. The loca-  
tor shows the area of the image being viewed. The  
front and rear control dials can change the magnifica-  
tion. Press the menu or magnification button to exit  
the enlarged playback mode.  
Press the display-information button (i+) to hide or  
show the guidance bar and display indicators.  
Scroll  
Zoom  
Locator  
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Viewing Movies  
Movies can be played back on the camera. Movie files are indicated by an indicator at the bottom  
of the display.  
Play  
Press the center of the controller to play back the file.  
Press the controller to pause the movie; pressing the  
controller again will resume the playback.  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to rewind or fast  
forward the movie clip.  
Pause Rew Fwd  
Vol  
Use the up/down keys to adjust the volume of the  
audio track.  
When the movie is paused, pressing the up/down keys will jump to  
the first or last frame of the movie clip.  
To cancel the playback, press the menu button.  
The guidance bar and display indicators can be hidden or shown by  
pressing the display-information button (i+).  
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Advanced Recording  
This section contains detailed information on the camera’s recording functions and operation. Read  
the sections pertaining to your interest and need.  
Display-information Button  
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, real-time histogram, focus frame, and live  
image only.  
Standard display  
Real-time histogram  
Focus frame only  
Live image only  
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. 34, 104), or the built-in or a  
compatible Minolta flash unit is used. The histogram of a recorded image may not show the same  
distribution as the real-time histogram.  
To display a grid or scale over  
the display formats, press and  
hold the function button (1)  
and press the display-informa-  
1
tion button to cycle through  
the options: grid, scale, and  
off.  
Scale  
Grid  
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Focus-mode Switch  
Single-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, and manual  
focus is set with the focus-mode switch. Slide the  
switch to select the appropriate focus mode.  
Single-shot AF - a general purpose autofocusing mode. Its operation is  
described in the basic recording section.  
Continuous AF - used for photographing moving subjects. The camera continu-  
ously tracks and focuses on the subject.  
Place the focus area on the subject. The four-way key of the  
controller can be used to move the area anywhere in the live  
image for off center subjects.  
Press the shutter-release button partway down to engage the  
subject lock; the focus signal will confirm focus. If the subject  
moves or the camera is panned, the focus area will follow the  
subject. Focus and exposure will change as the subject moves  
and lighting conditions change.  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the  
picture. When the shutter button is released the focus area  
returns to the center of the live image. Subject tracking can be  
disabled and AE lock can be activated in section 4 of the  
recording menu (p. 80). Subject Tracking AF may not be effec-  
tive under low light.  
Continuous AF focus signal  
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Manual focus - the MF indicator is displayed  
in the lower right corner of the monitors to  
indicate the focus mode.  
Use the focusing ring at the rear of the lens barrel to  
focus. Always use the monitor image to confirm focus. The  
approximate object distance from the CCD is displayed  
near the frame counter. The Flex Digital Magnifier (p. 105)  
can be used to enlarge the live image to judge sharpness.  
Object distance  
Approximate location of the CCD plane  
Digital Zoom  
The digital zoom doubles the lens magnification. The digital zoom  
cannot be used with RAW image quality, UHS continuous  
advance, or movie recording.  
Press the magnification button on the back of the camera. The  
effect is immediate and X2.0 is displayed in top right corner of  
the live image. Pressing the magnification button a second time  
cancels the digital zoom.  
When an image is taken with the digital zoom, the final image  
size depends on the image-size setting on the camera. 3264 X  
2448, 2560 X 1920, 2080 X 1560, and 1600 X 1200 size images  
are resized to 1600 X 1200. 3264 X 2176 images are resized to  
1600 X 1064. The pixel dimension of 640 X 480 size images do  
not change.  
Magnification display  
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Flex Focus Point  
The Flex Focus Point (FFP) is a powerful tool for off-center subjects. It can  
be moved to any point in the image area. The FFP cannot be used with the  
digital zoom or movie recording.  
Press and hold the center button of the controller to activate the Flex  
Focus Point; the wide focus frames are replaced with a central cross.  
Use the controller’s four-way keys (1) to move the Flex Focus  
Point in the live image.  
Press the shutter-release button partway down to focus; the  
FFP turns red briefly to confirm focus.  
Pressing the central button of the controller returns the focus  
point to the center of the image area. To return to the wide-  
focus frames, press and hold the button until the frame lines  
appear.  
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Macro Mode  
The macro mode is used for close-up photographs of small  
objects. The built-in flash cannot be used with macro mode. The  
use of a tripod is recommended.  
Align one of the arrows on the zooming ring with the index next  
to the macro switch and slide the switch forward. The lens must  
be zoomed to the wide-angle or telephoto position for the macro  
switch to engage. The zooming ring is locked at the wide-angle  
position. At the telephoto position, the zooming ring can move  
slightly to make fine adjustments to image size.  
The macro indicator is displayed in the lower right corner of the  
monitors. Make sure the subject is within the macro focusing  
range:  
Wide-angle position  
Telephoto position  
0.3 ~ 0.6m (12 ~ 24 in.)  
0.25 ~ 0.6m (10 ~ 24 in.)  
Approximate loca-  
tion of the CCD  
plane  
Macro-mode indicator  
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 to specify the area to be in focus.  
Because depth of field (the area in focus) is narrow in close-up  
photography, using focus lock with off-center subjects can cause  
minor errors which are exaggerated at high magnifications.  
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Exposure Lock  
The AE lock button locks the automatic exposure system.  
This function allows the exposure to be set by a gray card or  
reference target outside the scene. When using flash in the P  
or A exposure modes, slow-shutter sync is activated by this  
button (p. 87). The operation of the AE lock button can be  
customized in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 94).  
Press and hold the AE lock button to lock the exposure; the  
shutter speed and aperture monitor displays turns black;  
releasing the button cancels the setting. Frame the subject  
and press the shutter-release button partway down to lock  
focus.  
Exposure-mode Dial  
The exposure-mode dial is used to select traditional exposure modes as  
well as subject programs that optimize camera settings to specific shooting  
conditions. Camera settings saved in the camera can also be recalled with  
this dial. Simply turn the dial to the appropriate position.  
Manual exposure (p. 56)  
Shutter priority (p. 55)  
Aperture priority (p. 54)  
Program exposure (p. 51)  
Auto recording (p. 52)  
Memory recall (p. 73)  
Exposure-mode indi-  
cator  
Portrait subject program (p. 58)  
Sports action subject program (p. 58)  
Sunset subject program (p. 58)  
Night portrait subject program (p. 58)  
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Program - P  
Program exposure is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50). The program AE uses luminance and  
focal-length information to calculate exposures. This allows the photographer to shoot without wor-  
rying about exposure settings. The shutter speed and aperture values of the exposure are displayed  
on the monitors and data panel. If the brightness level of the scene is outside the exposure control  
range of the camera, the shutter-speed and aperture displays turn red on the monitors and blink on  
the data panel.  
PROGRAM SHIFT - Ps/Pa  
Program-shift function allows adjustment to the shutter-speed/aperture combination determined by  
the camera. 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 program shift will be canceled.  
As described in the basic recording operation (p. 33), press the shutter-release button partway  
down until the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed.  
Turn either the front or rear control dial to shift the shutter speed and aper-  
ture combination; each combination gives the equivalent exposure. The val-  
ues are shifted in 0.3Ev or 1/3 stop increments. The front dial changes the  
shutter speed (Ps) and the rear dial changes the aperture (Pa). If the lighting  
changes, the shifted value remains fixed and the other display changes to  
compensate for the required exposure.  
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Auto Recording  
Auto recording is set with the exposure-mode dial. Auto recording is the same as the program  
exposure mode (p. 51), except that when the camera is on, if the exposure mode dial is turned to or  
from the auto position, the auto exposure mode is reset. Turning the camera off will not reset the  
mode. The following functions are reset:  
Display mode  
Exposure compensation  
Flash compensation  
Drive mode  
Anti-shake  
White balance  
White-balance shift  
Custom white balance  
Camera sensitivity (ISO)  
Metering mode  
Standard  
p. 45  
p. 59  
p. 59  
p. 61  
p. 37  
p. 70  
p. 70  
p. 70  
p. 74  
p. 69  
p. 79  
p. 78  
p. 79  
p. 33  
p. 82  
p. 82  
p. 86  
p. 92  
p. 92  
p. 94  
p. 96  
p. 96  
p. 96  
p. 96  
p. 98  
p. 98  
0.0  
0.0  
Single-frame advance  
On  
Auto  
0
Memory reset to daylight  
Auto  
Multi-segment  
Contrast compensation  
Color-saturation compensation  
Filter  
0
0
0
Wide focus frames  
3264 x 2448  
Fine  
Focus area  
Image size  
Image quality  
Flash mode  
Fill flash  
ADI  
1/4  
AE hold  
1 minute  
2
0.0 hr  
0.3Ev step  
Off  
Flash metering mode  
Flash output (Manual)  
AEL button  
Interval  
Number of frames (Interval)  
Start time (Interval)  
Bracket setup  
Data imprinting  
Imprint to  
Image and Exif  
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Instant playback  
Voice memo  
Color mode  
Off  
Off  
p. 100  
p. 101  
p. 102  
p. 97  
Natural color (sRGB)  
Sharpness  
Normal  
Noise reduction  
Monitor amplification  
Monitor amplification - Manual exp.  
Magnification button  
DSP setup  
On  
p. 103  
p. 104  
p. 104  
p. 105  
p. 106  
p. 106  
p. 94  
Auto  
Exposure priority  
Digital zoom  
DSP (Digital Subject Programs)  
On  
Subject tracking AF  
AE Lock  
Off  
Spot AE area  
Direct manual Focus (DMF)  
EVF mode  
Center spot  
p. 107  
p. 107  
p. 108  
p. 136  
Off  
Quality 30fps  
Depth of field preview  
Custom setup  
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Aperture Priority - A  
Aperture priority is set with the  
exposure-mode dial (p. 50). The  
photographer selects the aperture  
and the camera sets the appro-  
priate shutter speed to ensure the  
correct exposure. When A mode  
is selected, the aperture display  
on the monitors turns blue.  
Turn either the front or rear control dial to change the aperture. Press the shutter-release button  
partway down to activate the exposure system; the corresponding shutter speed is displayed.  
The aperture values can be changed by 0.3Ev or 1/3 stop increments between f/2.8 and f/11 at the  
lens’ wide-angle position and f/3.5 to f/11 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.  
With the camera sensitivity (ISO) set to auto (p. 74), the shutter speed may not change when the  
aperture is adjusted because the shutter speeds can be adjusted in fine steps.  
Camera Notes  
When photographing scenes with very bright objects such as the sun at large apertures (f/2.8  
or f/3.5), streaking may be apparent in the image. Black areas caused by a loss of data may  
result. In these situations, stop down the aperture or use neutral density filters to minimize the  
effect.  
Do not point the camera toward the sun for prolonged periods of time. The intensity of the sun  
could damage the CCD. Between exposures, turn off the camera or cover the lens.  
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Shutter Priority - S  
Shutter priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50). 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 dis-  
play on the monitors turns blue.  
Turn either the front or rear control  
dial to change the shutter speed.  
Press the shutter-release button  
partway down to activate the  
exposure system; the correspond-  
ing aperture will be displayed.  
The shutter speeds can be changed by 1/3 stop incre-  
ments from 1/2000 second, see below. If the shutter  
speed is beyond the aperture range, the aperture display  
will blink on the data panel and turn red on the monitors.  
When using flash, the shutter speed should be set to the flash duration of the flash unit to prevent  
underexposure. A maximum shutter speed of 1/1000s is recommended when using the built-in flash  
and 1/250s when using a compatible Minolta flash unit.  
The yellow and white Anti-shake indicators do not appear in S mode.  
ISO Settings  
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Shutter speed  
30 seconds  
30 seconds  
15 seconds  
8 seconds  
SHUTTER-SPEED RANGE AND CAMERA  
SENSITIVITY (ISO)  
The maximum shutter speed or bulb exposure depends  
on the camera sensitivity (ISO) setting. ISO can is  
changed with the function dial. For more about camera  
sensitivity, see page 74.  
100  
200 Auto  
400  
800  
4 seconds  
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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. Manual  
exposure is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50).  
The shutter speeds and aperture values can be changed in 1/3 stop increments. The shutter speed  
range in manual exposure mode is 30 to 1/2000 second including bulb (p. 57). The camera sensitivi-  
ty is set to ISO 100, but can be changed with the function dial (p. 74). The maximum shutter speed  
changes with sensitivity, see page 55.  
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. The recording menu can be used to con-  
stantly display a live image regardless of the exposure setting (p. 104).  
To set the shutter speed, turn the front  
control dial. To set the aperture, turn the  
rear control dial. The appropriate display  
will turn blue as the exposure is  
changed.  
To use manual shift, press and hold the  
AEL button while turning the front con-  
trol dial; both the shutter speed and  
aperture are changed without affecting  
the total exposure.  
When using flash, the shutter speed should be set to the flash duration of the flash unit to prevent  
underexposure. A maximum shutter speed of 1/1000s is recommended when using the built-in flash  
and 1/250s when using a compatible Minolta flash unit.  
The operation of the manual exposure mode can be customized with the setup menu (p. 145). The  
yellow and white Anti-shake indicators do not appear in M mode.  
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Bulb Exposures  
Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M). The maximum exposure time  
depends on the camera sensitivity setting, see page 55. The use of a tripod and a remote cord is  
recommended for bulb exposures. The camera’s exposure system cannot be used to calculate bulb  
exposures. The use of a separate light meter is recommended.  
Use the front control dial to decrease the shutter-speed until “bulb”  
is displayed.  
Use the rear control dial to set the appropriate aperture required for  
the exposure.  
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. The shutter sound  
effect will signal the end of the exposure. The monitors will remain  
blank for up to 30 seconds 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.  
Before using the cord, attach the ferrite core supplied with the camera  
as described on page 167.  
Remove the remote-control terminal cover using 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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Digital-subject-programs  
Digital subject programs optimize the camera’s exposure, white-balance, and  
image-processing systems for specific conditions and subjects. Simply turn  
the exposure mode dial to select the appropriate subject program.  
Portrait - optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a  
slight defocusing of the background. Most portraits look best at a  
telephoto setting; the longer focal length does not exaggerate  
facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the back-  
ground. Use the built-in flash with strong direct sunlight or back-  
light to reduce harsh shadows.  
Sports action - used to capture fast action by maximizing shutter speeds. When using a  
flash, make sure the subject is within the flash range (p. 75). The flash range can be  
extended by changing the camera sensitivity (p. 74). A monopod is more flexible and  
compact than a tripod when shooting events.  
Sunset - optimized to reproduce rich, warm sunsets. When the sun is above the horizon,  
do not point the camera toward the sun for prolonged periods of time. The intensity of  
the sun could damage the CCD. Between exposures, turn off the camera or cover the  
lens.  
Night portrait - for deep, subtle night scenes. When used with flash, the subject and  
background exposures are balanced. 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 per-  
son. When using the flash, ask your subjects not to move after the burst; the shutter will  
still be open for the background exposure.  
Not all recording functions, such as the metering mode, can be changed when using Digital Subject  
Programs.  
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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 adjusted by as much as 2Ev in 1/3 increments (p.  
111). The exposure and flash compensation will remain in effect until it has been reset. For more on  
exposure and flash compensation, see page 110.  
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.  
Press the exposure-compensation button (1).  
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Use the front control dial (2) to set exposure compensa-  
tion. The indicators are enlarged when being adjusted.  
2
Use the rear control dial (3) to set flash compensation.  
Press the shutter-release button partway down or press  
the exposure-compensation button to complete the  
operation. The values will automatically be set if a  
change is not made for a few seconds. If any other value  
except 0.0 was set, an indicator will be displayed on the  
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65.  
Flash compensation  
Exposure compensation  
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Using the Function Dial  
The memory function, metering mode, drive mode, white balance, and camera sensitivity are con-  
trolled by the function dial. The custom position is for a designated menu function that can be set in  
section 2 of the setup menu. Only white balance can be set in the movie recording mode.  
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Turn the function dial to the mode to be changed (1).  
Press the function button in the center of the dial (2).  
Turn the front control dial to change the mode (3). Use  
the rear control dial (4) to select between options of  
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various functions like a 10-second and 2-second self-  
timer, or a specific custom white-balance register. Press  
2
the shutter-release button partway down or press the  
function button to complete the operation. Changes  
are displayed on the monitors. Also see camera notes  
on page 65.  
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Memory set - to store camera settings (p. 72).  
Custom function - to set the function designated in section 2 of the setup menu (p.  
136).  
Metering mode - changes the metering pattern (p. 69).  
Drive mode - changes the method of image capture (p. 61).  
White balance - changes between automatic, preset, and custom white balance (p.  
70).  
ISO - changes camera sensitivity (p. 74).  
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Drive Modes  
The drive modes control the rate and method of image capture. Indicators  
showing the selected drive mode appear on the data panel and monitors. The  
drive mode is set with the function dial (p. 60).  
Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release  
button is pressed (p. 33).  
Bracketing - to take a series of three images with differing exposure, contrast,  
saturation, or color (p. 62).  
Continuous advance - to take a series of three images when the shutter-  
release button is pressed and held (p. 64).  
High-speed continuous advance - to take a series of three images at approxi-  
mately 2.7 frames per second (p. 64).  
UHS (Ultra High Speed) continuous advance - to take multiple 640 X 480  
size images at approximately 7 frames per second (p. 64).  
Interval - to take a series of images over a period of time (p. 66).  
Interval and time-lapse movie - to take a series of still images and a movie  
clip of a slow moving event (p. 66).  
Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter by 10 or 2 seconds. Used for  
self-portraits (p. 68).  
When a large amount of image data is captured in a short period, the  
camera’s internal buffer memory becomes full; the frame counter turns  
yellow on the monitors. Time must be given for this data to be written to  
the memory card. Wait for the indicator to turn white before capturing  
more images.  
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Bracketing  
This drive 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. Contrast, satu-  
ration, and filter brackets can also be made.  
Turn the function dial to the drive mode position (1).  
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Press the function button in the center of the dial (2).  
Turn the front control dial to select the bracketing drive  
mode (3). Use the rear control dial (4) to switch between  
continuous-advance, single-frame advance, and Digital  
Effect brackets; the Digital Effect bracket depends on  
the position of the Digital Effect switch (p. 78). Press the  
shutter-release button partway down or press the func-  
tion button to set the mode.  
2
4
Continuous-advance bracket - the order of the exposure bracket series is normal  
exposure (as indicated by the camera), underexposure, and overexposure. The expo-  
sure bracket is set to 0.3Ev increments, but can be changed to 0.5Ev increments in  
section 2 of the recording menu (p. 96). If the memory card is filled or the shutter but-  
ton is released before the series has completed, the camera will reset and the entire  
bracket must be made again.  
Single-frame advance bracket - the same as the continuous-advance bracket except  
that the shutter-release button must be pressed for each exposure. Focus does not  
lock with the first frame.  
Digital Effect bracket - for filter, color saturation, or contrast brackets. Set the con-  
trast, color saturation or filter to the desired level; the bracket series is from the Digital  
Effects Control setting to one unit under to one unit over. See the Digital Effects Control  
section on page 78 to set the contrast, color saturation, and filter.  
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Compose the picture as described in the basic recording section (p.  
33). Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down (1) to  
make the bracket series; three consecutive images will be captured.  
If single-frame advance bracketing is selected, the shutter-release  
button must be pressed for each exposure. If set to continuous AF  
(p. 46), the camera will continue to focus during a continuous brack-  
et.  
1
Normal  
Under  
Over  
Number of frames in  
bracketing series  
0.3 Ev  
bracket  
Frame counter  
When using flash, TIFF, or RAW & JPEG, single-frame advance is employed. To make a  
flash bracket, raise the camera flash; the ambient exposure is not bracketed.  
When exposure brackets are made in S exposure mode, the aperture controls the bracket. In A and  
M modes, the shutter speed controls the bracket; in M mode, pressing the exposure-compensation  
button during the bracket changes the exposure control to the aperture. The camera uses both the  
aperture and shutter speed control the bracket in P mode.  
With a Digital Effect bracket, if the contrast or color saturation is set to the maximum or minimum  
level ( 5), one bracket will be made at 6: +5, +4, +6. A RAW image cannot exceed the maximum  
and minimum levels and will contain two identical brackets: +5, +4, +5. A black and white Filter  
bracket is made to the settings before and after the set Filter (p. 79). If Filter 10 is selected, the  
bracket series will be 10, 9, 0.  
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Continuous Advance  
Continuous-advance mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shut-  
ter-release button. Continuous advance acts like a motor drive on a film camera. TIFF and RAW &  
JPEG image quality cannot be used. RAW cannot be used with UHS continuous advance.  
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Turn the function dial to the drive mode position (1).  
Press the function button in the center of the dial (2).  
Turn the front control dial to select the continuous-  
advance drive mode (3). Use the rear control dial (4) to  
switch between standard, high-speed, and UHS contin-  
uous advance. Press the shutter-release button partway  
down or press the function button to set the mode.  
2
4
Continuous advance - captures a maximum of three images at 1.8fps. When used  
with continuous autofocus, the camera adjusts the focus during the series. The live  
image is briefly displayed between frames.  
High-speed continuous advance - captures a maximum of three full-size images at  
2.7fps. The rate of capture decreases with images smaller than 3264 X 2448. Focus is  
locked with the first frame regardless of the focusing mode. The monitor turns off dur-  
ing the series.  
UHS continuous advance - captures multiple 640 X 480 size images at 7fps. The  
approximate number of frames that can be captured at one time depends on the image  
quality setting: extra fine - 100, fine - 160, standard - 180. The digital zoom and flash  
cannot be used. Shutter speeds must be 1/30 secondor faster. Very bright light sources  
within the image may cause streaking. Black areas caused by a loss of data may be  
apparent.  
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Compose the picture as described in the basic recording  
section (p. 33). Press and hold the shutter-release button all  
the way down (1) to begin taking pictures. The camera con-  
tinues to record images until the maximum number has  
been taken or the shutter button is released.  
The built-in flash can be used with standard and high-  
speed continuous advance, but the rate of capture is  
reduced because the flash must recharge between frames.  
Camera Notes  
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To change function dial or Digital Effects  
Controller settings quickly, simply press and  
hold the center dial or controller button (1)  
and select the setting with the front and rear  
control dials (2). Release the center button of  
the function dial or Digital Effects Controller to  
set the change. The exposure-compensation  
button can be operated the same way.  
2
1
1
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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.  
The parameters of the interval series are set up in section 2 of the recording menu. The length of  
the interval between frames, the number of frames in the series, and the start time are set with the  
menu. See page 96.  
Turn the function dial to the drive mode position (1).  
1
Press the function button in the center of the dial (2).  
Turn the front control dial to select the interval drive  
mode (3). Use the rear control dial (4) to switch between  
the two interval modes. Press the shutter-release button  
partway down or press the function button to set the  
mode.  
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2
Interval  
4
Interval and time-lapse movie  
Interval - to create a series of still images specified within the parameters set on the recording  
menu.  
Interval and time-lapse movie - to create a series of still images and a 640 X 480 movie clip speci-  
fied within the parameters set on the recording menu. The movie file is played back at four frames  
per second.  
Number of frames in the interval series  
Frame counter  
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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 AE lock button are  
canceled after the first frame. To override the automatic systems, use manual focus (p. 46), manual  
exposure (p. 56), and preset or custom white balance (p. 70).  
Confirm the memory card has enough storage capacity for the series by comparing the number of  
frames in the interval series with the number of recordable images displayed on the frame counter.  
Image size and quality settings can be changed to increase the number of pictures that can be  
saved on the memory card.  
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 countdown the remaining frames in the interval series. The access lamp will glow when  
an image is being recorded.  
The camera will stop recording images and reset to the first frame when the number of frames set  
has been taken, or when the memory card is full. The use of an AC adapter is recommended when  
recording with long intervals or a large number of frames. To cancel the interval series, press the  
main switch or press the shutter-release button partway down.  
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Self-timer  
Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter after the shutter button is  
pressed. A ten second and two second self-timer is available.  
Turn the function dial to the drive mode position (1).  
Press the function button in the center of the dial (2).  
Turn the front control dial to select the self-timer drive  
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1
mode (3). Use the rear control dial (4) to switch between  
a ten-second and two-second delay. Press the shutter-  
release button partway down or press the function but-  
ton to set the mode.  
2
1
Ten-second self-timer  
Two-second self-timer  
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With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic record-  
ing section (p. 33). Focus lock (p. 34) or the Flex Focus Point (p. 48) can be used  
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 shut-  
ter-release button is pressed, do not stand in front of the camera when setting up a  
self-timer image. Always confirm the focus with the focus signals before beginning  
the countdown (p. 35).  
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The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera and the audio signals indicate the countdown.The  
lamp will glow steadily just before the shutter fires. To stop the countdown, press the menu or func-  
tion button or change the position of the flash (lift it or push it down). When using the ten-second  
self-timer, the drive mode is reset to single-frame advance after the exposure. The audio signal can  
be turned off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 141).  
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Metering Modes  
Metering mode indicators are displayed on the monitors  
only. To lock the exposure while pressing the shutter-  
release button partway down, the AE lock option in  
section 4 of the recording mode menu should be on. If  
the luminance levels of the scene are outside the meter-  
ing range, the metering indicator turns red.  
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Turn the function dial to the metering mode position (1).  
Press the function button in the center of the dial (2).  
Turn the front or rear control dials to select the metering  
mode (3). Press the shutter-release button partway  
down or press the function button to set the mode.  
2
3
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 film cameras. The system measures  
light values over the entire image area with emphasis given the central region.  
Spot - uses a small area within the image to calculate the expo-  
sure. 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. When using spot metering with the Flex  
Focus Point (p. 48), the spot circle can move with the focus  
point. This function is selected in section 4 of the recording  
menu (p. 107).  
Spot metering display  
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White Balance  
White balance is the camera’s ability to make different  
types of lighting appear natural. Any changes are  
immediately visible on the monitors.  
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Turn the function dial to the white-balance (WB) mode  
position (1).  
Press the function button in the center of the dial (2).  
Turn the front control dial to select the white-balance  
mode (3). Use the rear control dial (4) to shift the color  
balance of the preset modes or to select the custom  
white-balance register. Press the shutter-release but-  
ton partway down or press the function button to set  
the mode.  
2
4
Auto white balance - to automatically detect the type of light and adjust the white balance  
accordingly. When the built-in flash is used, the white balance is set for the color temperature  
of the flash. When set, no indicators appear on the data panel or monitors.  
Daylight  
Tungsten  
Preset white balance - to set the white balance to a specific light source.  
The rear control dial can be used adjust the white balance in seven levels:  
Fluorescent  
+3 to –3 (+4 to –2 for fluorescent). Except for fluorescent, the change of  
one unit is approximately equal to a 10 mired shift. When set, an indicator  
Cloudy  
appears on the monitors and WB on the data panel. For information on  
light sources, see page 111.  
Shade  
Flash  
Custom white balance - to apply custom white-balance settings. The rear control dial can  
be used to select one of three custom registers. When set, an indicator appears on the moni-  
tors and WB on the data panel. See page 71 on how to make custom white-balance calibra-  
tions.  
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Custom White-Balance Calibration  
Custom-white-balance function allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition.  
Three setting can be stored in the camera and used repeatedly. Custom white balance is especially  
useful with mixed-lighting conditions or when critical control over color is needed.  
Select a white object and fill the center of the live image with  
it; the object does not need to be in focus. Press and hold the  
custom white-balance button to calibrate the camera; the  
measuring area is briefly displayed before the shutter releas-  
es.  
Select register  
On the register-selection screen use the control dials or  
left/right keys of the controller (1) to select the custom white-  
balance register in which to store the setting; any previous  
setting is replaced. Press the central button of the controller  
(2) to complete the operation. The menu button cancels the  
operation without saving the setting.  
1
2
:select  
:enter  
If an error occurs during calibration, a message will appear on the monitors. Press the controller to  
cancel the message and press the menu button to cancel the register-selection screen; the custom  
white-balance indicator will be yellow to indicate the error. Recalibrate using a suitable reference  
target. A calibration error may occur under extremely bright light sources, especially with flash units.  
Use a gray card as the calibration target to reduce the intensity of the illumination.  
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 sur-  
face and can easily be carried in a camera bag.  
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Memory - Storing Camera Settings  
Five sets of camera settings can be saved. This saves time under frequently repeating conditions by  
eliminating the need to set the camera. Except for functions like subject programs, data imprinting,  
voice memo, and instant playback, most recording-mode camera settings will be saved including  
the position of the Flex Focus Point, the display mode, and changes made with the function dial  
and digital effects control. Settings are displayed before being saved. Although the Digital Effects  
bracketing drive mode setting can be saved, the type of bracket, contrast, color saturation, or filter,  
must be reset with the Digital Effects Controller.  
To save the current camera settings, turn the function dial to the M  
SET position and press the function button to open the register-  
selection screen; the current camera settings are displayed.  
Save to memory  
On the register-selection screen, use the control dials or  
left/right keys of the controller (1) to select the memory  
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register in which to store the settings; any previous set-  
tings are replaced. Press the central button of the con-  
troller (2) to complete the operation. The menu button  
cancels the operation without saving the settings.  
:select  
:enter  
2
Camera settings cannot be deleted from memory by turning the camera off. They are erased with  
the reset function in section 3 of the setup menu.  
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Memory Recall  
Camera settings saved with the function dial are recalled with the expo-  
sure-mode dial. Simply turn the exposure mode dial to the memory  
recall (MR) position (1); the register-selection screen will open.  
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Memory recall  
3
:select  
:enter  
1
On the register-selection screen use the control dials or left/right keys of the controller (2) to select  
the memory register in which the settings are stored; as the registers are selected the camera set-  
tings are displayed on the screen. Press the central button of the controller (3) to apply the settings  
to the camera. The menu button cancels the operation without recalling the settings.  
To recall another set of settings in a different register, turn the exposure-mode dial to another posi-  
tion and then back to MR to open the memory-recall screen. Saved memory settings can also be  
assigned to the digital-subject-program positions on the exposure dial with section 4 of the record-  
ing menu. See page 106 for more information.  
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Camera Sensitivity - ISO  
Five settings can be selected for camera sensitivity:  
Auto, 64, 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.  
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Turn the function dial to the ISO position (1). Press the  
function button in the center of the dial (2). Turn the  
front or rear control dials to change the camera sensi-  
tivity (3). Press the shutter-release button partway down  
or press the function button to set the mode.  
2
3
The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 64  
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 64 will have the least  
noise and 800 will have the most.  
A change in ISO also affects the flash and shutter-speed range; the higher the ISO, the greater the  
range. See the next page for more on the flash range, and page 55 for the shutter-speed 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. 111). A change  
between 100 and 800 changes the camera sensitivity by a factor of 8 or three stops. High ISO set-  
tings (400, 800) can allow the photographer to hand hold the camera in low-light conditions without  
the need of a flash.  
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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. When the camera sensitivity is set to auto, the ISO is  
set between ISO 64 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 telephoto position.  
ISO setting  
64  
Flash range (wide angle)  
0.5m ~ 2.1m / 1.6 ft. ~ 6.9 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.  
Flash range (telephoto)  
0.5m ~ 1.7m / 1.6 ft. ~ 5.6 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.  
100  
200 / AUTO  
400  
800  
Attaching an Accessory Flash Unit  
To extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can be used.  
Always remove the accessory flash when the camera is not in use, and replace the accessory-shoe  
cap to protect the contacts.  
Slide the accessory-shoe cap off as shown. Mount the  
flash unit on the accessory shoe by sliding it forward  
until it stops.  
System Accessories  
The following flash units are compatible with this camera:  
Maxxum/Program Flash 2500(D)  
Maxxum/Program Flash 3600HS(D)  
Maxxum/Program Flash 5600HS(D)  
Macro Ring Flash 1200 with Macro Flash Controller  
Macro Twin Flash 2400 with Macro Flash Controller  
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Using the Flash Sync Terminal  
The flash sync terminal allows a studio or location flash system to be connected to the camera with  
a standard PC cord. The terminal is compatible with both center positive (normal polarity) and cen-  
ter negative (positive polarity) flash units with a voltage of 400V or lower.  
Unscrew the terminal cover. Securely connect the flash’s PC  
cord to the flash sync terminal. Confirm the flash is off before  
connecting the cable to prevent it from firing. Always replace  
the cover when the terminal is not in use.  
To ensure correct exposures, use the manual exposure mode (p. 56). Set the shutter speed equal to  
or slower than the flash duration; refer to the flash unit’s instruction manual. If the monitor image is  
too dark, change the manual-exposure option under monitor amplification to display priority in sec-  
tion 3 of the recording menu (p. 104).  
If the built-in flash is raised when another flash unit is connected to the flash sync terminal, both  
flash units will fire. However, the camera’s automatic flash control systems will not provide correct  
exposures. To use the built-in flash as a fill light, use manual flash control (p. 92).  
The use of custom white balance is recommended (p. 71). When calibrating the camera, use the  
shutter speed and aperture settings require for the final exposure. A gray card may have to be used  
as the reference target with powerful flash units to reduce the intensity of the illumination. If custom  
white balance is not practical, use the preset daylight or flash setting; auto white balance is not rec-  
ommended.  
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Depth-of-field Preview  
The aperture controls depth of field; the area in front of the cam-  
era that appears in focus. The smaller the aperture, the greater  
the depth of field. Depth-of-field preview sets the aperture to the  
setting used in the exposure.  
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Turn the function dial to the custom position (1). Press and hold  
the function button to view the affect of the aperture setting on  
the live image. The shutter can be released during depth of field  
preview.  
In Auto, P, and S exposure modes, the aperture value is automati-  
cally displayed. Except for the manual exposure mode, the expo-  
sure is not fixed and changes with the lighting conditions. The  
aperture can be changed during depth of field preview in A and M  
exposure modes; the live image may flash as the aperture is  
adjusted.  
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Camera Notes  
The function assigned to the custom position of the function dial can be changed with the  
custom-setup option in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 136).  
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Digital Effects Control  
The Digital Effects Controller can adjust image contrast, color, and saturation. Changes are instantly  
visible on the monitors before the image is captured.  
Turn the Digital Effect switch (1) to the image character-  
istic to be adjusted.  
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Filter  
Color-saturation  
Contrast  
3
Press the Digital Effects button (2) in the center of the  
switch; the setting screen is displayed. Turning the front  
or rear control dial (3) to make adjustments. Press the  
Digital Effects button again or press the shutter-release  
button partway down to set the adjustment. Also see  
camera notes on page 65.  
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2
Adjustments can be made repeatedly and in combination. Adjustments remain in effect until manu-  
ally reset. When set to any value other than zero, an indicator and value will be displayed on the  
monitors as a warning.  
Color-saturation Compensation  
The color saturation of a scene can be adjusted within eleven levels ( 5) with  
the Digital Effects Controller. Colors can be accented, positive value, or sub-  
dued, negative value.  
Shooting tips  
Unlike the display on a computer monitor, changes to contrast and color saturation can be dif-  
ficult to judge on the monitor. To ensure the optimum level of contrast or color saturation,  
make a Digital Effect bracket (p. 62) of the scene.  
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Contrast Compensation  
The contrast of a scene can be adjusted within eleven levels ( 5) with the  
Digital Effects Controller. The contrast must be set before the image is cap-  
tured. When changing the contrast setting, an indicator is displayed to show  
an increase (+) or decrease (–) in contrast. If contrast is set to any other value  
than zero, the indicator and value remain on the displays as a warning.  
Contrast decreased  
Contrast normal  
Contrast increased  
Filter  
The overall color of a scene can be adjusted with the Digital Effect Controller.  
The Filter effects differ between the color mode in use, see the color examples  
on page 179. The filter must be set before the image is captured. When  
changing the setting, an icon and numeral will indicate the filter in effect. If the  
Filter is set to any other setting than zero, an indicator and value will remain on  
the displays as a warning.  
When used with Natural Color, Vivid Color, or Adobe RGB, the Filter can be adjusted in eleven levels  
( 5). A positive adjustment acts like a warming filter. A negative adjustment makes the image cool-  
er.  
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  
returning to neutral. The zero position is neutral. Black and white filter settings have no effect on  
RAW images.  
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Recording Menu  
In recording mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also closes the  
menu after making settings. The four-way key of the controller is used to move the cursor in the  
menu. Pressing the central button of the controller will enter a setting.  
Navigating the Recording Menu  
Activate the recording menu with the menu button. Tab 1 at the  
top of the menu will be highlighted.  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropri-  
ate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.  
When the desired menu section 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. If “Enter” is displayed, press the central  
button of the controller to open the next screen.  
Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting.  
Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting  
will be displayed. Changes can continue to be made. To return to the recording mode, press the  
menu button.  
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To set image resolution (p. 82).  
Image size  
Quality  
3264x2448  
Fine  
To set file type and compression (p. 82).  
To set the flash mode of the built-in flash (p. 86).  
To set automatic or manual flash control (p. 92).  
To customize the operation of the AEL button (p. 94).  
To reset the recording-mode functions (p. 95).  
Flash mode  
Flash control  
AEL button  
Reset  
Fill-flash  
ADI flash  
AE hold  
–
To set the interval drive mode parameters (p. 66)  
To bracket with 0.3Ev or 0.5Ev steps (p. 96).  
To imprint data on a recorded image (p. 98).  
To imprint to the image or Exif data (p. 98).  
Int. set  
–
Bracket set  
Data imprint  
Imprint to  
0.3Ev  
Off  
Image + Exif  
Off  
Inst.playback  
To play back images after they are recorded (p. 100).  
To attach audio to images after instant playback (p. 101).  
Voice memo Off  
To select color or B&W images, and color space (p. 102).  
To increase or decrease image sharpness (p. 97).  
To apply noise reduction to long exposures (p. 103).  
To activate automatic monitor amplification (p. 104).  
To set M exposure mode monitor preferences (p. 104).  
To set the digital zoom or Digital Flex Magnifier (p. 105).  
Color mode  
Sharpness  
Nat. (sRGB)  
Normal  
On  
Noise reductn  
Monitor amp.  
Manual exp.  
Mag. button  
Auto  
Exp.priority  
Digital zoom  
To use Digital Subject Programs for memory recall (p. 106).  
To activate Subject Tracking AF (p. 106).  
DSP set  
DSP  
Tracking AF  
AE lock  
On  
To activate AE lock with the shutter-release button (p. 106).  
To select the spot metering area location with FFP(p. 107).  
To activate Direct Manual Focus (p. 107).  
Off  
Spot AE area  
Direct MF  
EVF mode  
Center spot  
Off  
Quality 30fps  
To select the monitor frame rate (p. 108).  
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Image Size and Image Quality  
Image size and quality are set in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 80). Changes are displayed on  
the LCD monitor and data panel.  
3264  
3264  
2560  
2080  
1600  
640  
3264 X 2448  
3264 X 2176 3:2  
2560 X 1920  
2080 X 1560  
1600 X 1200  
640 X 480  
RAW  
RAW+  
TIFF  
X.FIN  
FINE  
STD.  
RAW image  
RAW & JPEG image  
TIFF image  
Extra fine JPEG image  
Fine JPEG image  
Standard JPEG image  
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 are more suitable for web  
sites whereas larger sizes produce higher quality prints. The 3264 X  
2176 option uses a 3:2 image ratio instead of the usual ratio of 4:3.  
When this is selected, the top and bottom of the monitor image is  
masked.  
Image quality controls the file type and rate of compression. TIFF and RAW are high-quality image  
files. The extra fine, fine, and standard settings produce JPEG files at various rates of compression.  
The higher the image quality, the lower the rate of compression and the larger the file sizes. If eco-  
nomical use of the memory card is important, use the standard mode. The RAW & JPEG option cre-  
ates two image files at one time, a 3264 X 2448 RAW file and a fine quality JPEG file with an image  
size selected with the menu. The image files are saved with the same file name, but with different  
extensions (p. 152). It can require more than 10 seconds to save RAW or TIFF files; the frame  
counter turns yellow and no images can be captured during this period.  
Only full-size images can be taken with RAW image quality. RAW images require special processing  
before they can be used, refer to the DiMAGE Viewer software manual. Some camera functions  
cannot be used with the RAW image-quality setting. See page 84 for more information.  
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The number of images that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size of the card  
and the file size of the images. One memory card can contain images with differing sizes and quali-  
ties. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than  
others.  
Approximate file sizes.  
3264x2448 3264x2176 2560x1920 2080x1560 1600x1200  
640x480  
–
1,020KB  
420KB  
270KB  
240KB  
–
–
RAW  
TIFF  
Extra fine  
Fine  
Standard  
11,892KB  
23,529KB  
7,923KB  
4,022KB  
2,349KB  
–
–
20,928KB  
7,056KB  
3,588KB  
2,102KB  
14,520KB  
4,920KB  
2,520KB  
1,491KB  
9,626KB  
3,289KB  
1,704KB  
1,025KB  
5,745KB  
1,995KB  
1,058KB  
656KB  
Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 128MB memory card.  
–
5
17  
34  
59  
–
8
25  
49  
83  
RAW  
TIFF  
Extra fine  
Fine  
Standard  
10  
5
15  
30  
53  
–
–
21  
62  
117  
190  
–
12  
37  
72  
121  
122  
296  
389  
520  
Camera Notes  
The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the  
memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. If the settings are changed, the  
frame counter adjusts accordingly. Because the counter uses approximate file sizes, the actual  
image taken may not change the counter or may decrease it by more than one. When the  
frame counter displays zero, it indicates no more images at the image size and quality settings  
can be captured. Changing those settings may allow more images to be saved to the card.  
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About Raw Image Quality  
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, data imprinting, and  
print functions cannot be used.  
Unlike the other image-quality modes, RAW image data is unprocessed and requires image pro-  
cessing before it can be used. To view the RAW data, the DiMAGE Viewer software is required. This  
software 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 24-bit or  
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  
subject-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. 74).  
The camera’s image-processing controls apply the affect of the color modes to the live image 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. 79) 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 102.  
Konica Minolta history  
In the center of the Sakai plant in Japan is Okina bridge. In the 15th century, Sakai was a pros-  
perous free city, and Okina bridge spanned the moat at one of the entrances into the walled  
town. For centuries, this bridge carried pilgrims on their way to two of Japan’s sacred places:  
the mountain monastery of Koyasan and the great Shinto shrine, Kumano Taisha. The bridge in  
the courtyard dates from 1855, see photo on the next page. In 1968, Minolta offered to pre-  
serve the bridge when the city government announced they would fill in the moat for a planned  
highway. The bridge now spans a specially constructed goldfish pond. The writing on the  
stone bollard at the front of the bridge prohibits vehicles from crossing.  
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Notes on Image Size and Resolution  
Image size changes the number of pixels in the image. When displayed  
at the same resolution, images appear to have the same amount of  
detail, but the dimensions of the image increases with the number of pix-  
els; except for the 640 X 480 image, the other pictures are too large to  
be displayed on this page. When the images are enlarged to the same  
dimensions, the difference in the recorded image size affects the resolu-  
tion of details.  
640 X 480 (Full image area)  
1600 X 1200 (Cropped)  
2080 X 1560 (Cropped)  
2560 X 1920 (Cropped)  
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Flash Modes  
The flash mode can be changed in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 80). For the flash to fire, the  
built-in 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. 74). The auto-white-bal-  
ance setting will give priority to the flash’s color temperature. If preset or custom white-balance set-  
tings are used, priority is given to the active setting’s color temperature.  
Fill-flash  
Red-eye reduction  
Rear flash sync  
Wireless  
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 illu-  
mination and overpower the ambient light.  
Under strong sunlight or in backlit situa-  
tions, the fill-flash can reduce harsh shad-  
ows.  
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 two  
pre-flashes before the main flash burst to contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes.  
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Rear Flash Sync  
Rear flash sync is used with long exposures to make trailing  
lights or blurring appear to follow rather than proceed 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 expose 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. This flash mode controls the shutter  
and aperture to balance the ambient and flash illumination. When photographing a subject out-  
side at night, the ambient-light exposure will be balanced to bring out the details in the back-  
ground 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. 50).  
2. Frame the subject on the monitors.  
3. Press and hold the AE lock button to lock the exposure.  
4. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus. Compose  
the image on the monitors.  
5. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.  
The operation of the AE lock button can be changed in section 1 of the recording menu.  
System Accessories  
The Close-up Diffuser CD-1000 is used directly on the camera with the built-in flash to provide  
soft lighting for close-up photography. Contact your local Konica Minolta dealer for more infor-  
mation.  
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Wireless / Remote Flash  
On-camera  
flash  
Wireless/Remote flash allows the camera to control an off-  
camera Program/Maxxum 5600HS(D) or 3600HS(D) flash  
unit without 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. 75).  
Slide the Program/Maxxum 5600HS(D) or 3600HS(D) flash  
on the accessory shoe until the safety lock engages.  
Turn on the camera and flash unit.  
Image size  
Quality  
Set the camera to the wireless flash mode in section 1 of  
the recording menu (p. 80). This will simultaneously set the  
flash to the wireless mode and set the camera to the  
flash’s wireless channel.  
Flash mode  
Flash control  
AEL button  
Reset  
Fill-flash  
Red eye  
Rear sync.  
Wireless  
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Press and hold the mounting-foot-release button (1) to dis-  
engage the safety catch to remove the flash unit from the  
camera.  
1
Position the camera and flash around the subject. See the  
following page for the camera-to-subject and flash-to-sub-  
ject ranges. Make sure no objects come between the cam-  
era and flash unit.  
Raise the built-in flash on the camera. The wireless flash indicator (WL) will be  
displayed in the top left corner of the live image. The number next to it indi-  
cates the channel in use. The flash signal will turn white when the flash is  
charged.  
When the 5600HS(D) or 3600HS(D) flash is charged, the AF illuminator on the  
front of the unit will blink (2). Take a picture as described in the basic recording  
section on page 33.  
The flash units can be test fired by pressing the AEL button on the camera. If the  
flash does not fire, change the camera, flash, or subject position. The slow-shut-  
ter-sync function can be used 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 within 5m or 16.4 ft of  
the subject.  
Minimum camera-to-subject distance  
Camera sensitivity setting (ISO)  
Apertur  
e
64  
100  
200 / AUTO  
2.0 m / 6.6 ft  
1.4 m / 4.6 ft  
1.0 m / 3.2 ft  
0.7 m / 2.3 ft  
400  
800  
ƒ/2.8  
ƒ/4.0  
ƒ/5.6  
ƒ/8.0  
1.1 m / 3.6 ft  
0.8 m / 2.6 ft  
0.6 m / 2.0 ft  
0.4 m / 1.3 ft  
1.4 m / 4.6 ft  
1.0 m / 3.2 ft  
0.7 m / 2.3 ft  
0.5 m / 1.6 ft  
2.8 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  
ƒ/2.8  
0.8 m / 2.6 ft  
0.6 m3 / 2.0 ft3  
1.0 m / 3.2 ft  
0.7 m / 2.3 ft  
1.4 m / 4.6 ft  
1.0 m / 3.2 ft  
0.7 m / 2.3 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  
ƒ/4.0  
ƒ/5.6  
ƒ/8.0  
0.4 m4 / 1.3 ft4 0.5 m1 / 1.6 ft1  
0.3 m5 / 0.9 ft3 0.4 m2 / 1.3 ft2 0.5 m1 / 1.6 ft1  
1 Maximum flash-to-subject distance: 3600HS(D) - 3.6 m / 11.8 ft.  
2 Maximum flash-to-subject distance: 3600HS(D) - 2.5 m / 8.2 ft. 5600HS(D) - 4.0 m / 13.1 ft.  
3 Maximum flash-to-subject distance: 3600HS(D) - 4.0 m / 13.1 ft.  
4 Maximum flash-to-subject distance: 3600HS(D) - 2.8 m / 9.2 ft. 5600HS(D) - 4.2 m / 13.8 ft.  
5 Maximum flash-to-subject distance: 3600HS(D) - 2.0 m / 6.6 ft. 5600HS(D) - 3.0 m / 9.8 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 camera’s 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  
channel can be changed. Refer to the flash’s instruction manual on how the set the wireless chan-  
nel. 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 section 1 of the  
recording menu, 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 unless the slow-sync func-  
tion is activated (p. 87). When using shutter-priority (S) or manual (M) exposure mode, any shutter  
speed can be used for 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. When using flash, the shutter speed should be set to the  
flash duration of flash unit to prevent underexposure. A maximum shutter speed of 1/250s is recom-  
mended when using a compatible Minolta flash unit. 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 section 1 of  
the recording menu (p. 80).  
ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering - combines distance information from the auto-  
focusing 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 expo-  
sures.  
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 sub-  
ject is preventing the autofocus system from focusing. If the autofocus system cannot lock on the  
subject, use manual focus; the ADI metering will remain in effect.  
Manual flash control - fires the flash at full power, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16 power. Because no pre-flash  
is used, it can be used to fire slave flash units. Manual flash cannot be used with red-eye reduction  
or wireless.  
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Select the manual option from flash control in section 1 of  
the recording menu. With the built-in flash raised, press the  
exposure compensation button (1). Use the rear control  
2
dial (2) to select the manual flash power ratio; the front  
control dial compensates the ambient exposure.  
Power ratio  
Press the shutter-release button partway down or press  
the exposure-compensation button to complete the opera-  
tion. The power ratio and the manual flash indicator are  
displayed on the monitors when the flash is raised.  
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The chart lists approximate guide numbers for manual flash calculations. The following equations  
are useful in determining the guide number (GN), aperture (ƒn), or flash-to-subject distance required  
for exposures.  
Guide no. (for distance in meters / feet)  
Camera sensitivity (ISO)  
Manual  
flash  
GN  
ƒn.  
= dist.  
64  
100  
8 / 26  
5.6 / 18  
4 / 13  
200  
400  
800  
1/1 (Full)  
1/2  
6.3 / 21  
4.5 / 15  
3.2 / 10  
11 / 36  
16 / 52  
22 / 72  
8 / 26  
5.6 / 18  
11 / 36  
8 / 26  
16 / 52  
11 / 36  
GN = ƒn. X dist.  
1/4  
1/8  
2.2 / 7.2 2.8 / 9.2  
1.6 / 5.2 2 / 6.6  
4 / 13  
5.6 / 18  
4 / 13  
8 / 26  
GN  
= ƒn.  
dist.  
M1/16  
2.8 / 9.2  
5.6 / 18  
Flash Notes  
Maxxum/Program Flash 2500(D), 3600HS(D), 5600HS(D), Macro Ring Flash 1200, and Macro  
Twin Flash 2400 are compatible with this camera. ADI flash metering works with the three  
Maxxum/Program flashes attached to the accessory shoe. See the flash manual on how to set  
ADI metering. The use of other flash units is not recommended.  
With the Maxxum/Program Flash 5600HS(D) and 3600HS(D), 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  
automatically activates when using the macro flash units. When using bounce flash with the  
Maxxum/Program Flash 2500(D), set TTL with the metering mode switch on the flash unit or  
pre-flash TTL on the recording menu on the camera.  
When using the Maxxum/Program flash units, if the flash illumination is uneven at the camera’s  
wide-angle lens position, 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 Maxxum/Program 3600HS(D) and 5600HS(D) flash units, 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. 49), light  
fall off toward the edges of the frame may be noticeable at the wide-angle macro lens position.  
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AEL Button  
When the AEL button is pressed and held, the exposure is locked. The  
exposure remains locked after an image has been captured until the AEL  
button has been released (hold setting) or pressed again (toggle setting).  
How the button operates can be changed in section 1 of the recording  
menu (p. 80).  
Menu option  
The default setting. Press and hold the AEL button to lock the exposure. The  
exposure remains locked until the AEL button is released.  
AE hold  
Press and release the AEL button to lock the exposure. To cancel the expo-  
sure lock, press the AEL button again.  
AE toggle  
Exposure is determined with the spot metering area. Press and hold the AEL  
button to lock the exposure; the spot circle is displayed. The exposure remains  
locked until the AEL button is released.  
AE hold  
Exposure is determined with the spot metering area. Press and release the  
AEL button to lock the exposure; the spot circle is displayed. To cancel the  
exposure lock, press the AEL button again.  
AE toggle  
These menu options do not affect the operation of the manual shift function (p. 56).  
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Recording Mode Reset  
The recording mode functions can be reset in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 80). When select-  
ed, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings,  
“No” cancels the operation.  
Exposure compensation  
Flash compensation  
Drive mode  
0.0  
0.0  
p. 59  
p. 59  
p. 61  
p. 37  
p. 70  
p. 70  
p. 69  
p. 79  
p. 78  
p. 79  
p. 33  
p. 86  
p. 92  
p. 97  
Single-frame advance  
Anti-shake  
White balance  
On  
Auto  
0
White-balance shift  
Metering mode  
Contrast compensation  
Color-saturation compensation  
Filter  
Multi-segment  
0
0
0
Wide focus frames  
Fill flash or red-eye reduction1  
ADI  
Focus area  
Flash mode  
Flash control  
Sharpness  
Normal  
1. The flash mode is reset to whichever of the two modes was last set.  
Button shortcuts can be used to reset the recording mode (p. 132). The confirmation screen will not  
appear in the shortcut operation.  
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Interval Setup  
The parameters for the interval drive mode (p. 66) are set in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 80).  
Select “Enter” in the interval-set option in section 2 of  
the recording menu. Press the center of the controller to  
open the setup screen.  
Int. set  
Bracket set  
Enter  
Int. set  
On the setup screen, use the up/down controller keys  
to highlight the parameter to be changed and then  
press the right controller key. Use the up/down keys to  
change the parameter. Use the left controller key to  
return to the parameters. Continue until the parameters  
are set.  
Interval  
1 min  
2
No.of frames  
Start time  
No delay  
:enter  
Press the center of the controller to complete the operation. The menu button closes  
the screen and cancels any changes.  
Bracketing Setup  
When making an exposure bracket (p. 62), the exposure difference between frames can be set to  
0.3EV or 0.5Ev. This is set in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 80).  
Normal  
Under  
Over  
0.3 Ev  
bracket  
0.5 Ev  
bracket  
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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 section 3 of the recording menu (p. 80). If any setting other than normal is  
selected, the sharpness indicator is displayed on the monitors.  
Menu options  
Increases the sharpness of the image, accentuating details.  
No filter applied.  
Hard (+)  
Normal  
Soft (–)  
Softens the details of the image.  
Soft  
Normal  
Hard  
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Data Imprinting  
Data can be printed on a still image and saved to the file’s Exif data. The 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 frame counter on the monitors to indicate the function is  
active. Data imprinting is selected in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 80). Data imprinting cannot  
be used with TIFF, RAW, and RAW & JPEG image quality. Only one imprinting format can be used  
with each image.  
Menu option  
Data imprinting function disabled.  
Off  
Prints the year, month, and day the image was taken. The date format can be  
changed with Date/Time set option in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 30).  
YYYY/MM/DD  
Prints the date and time the image was taken.  
MM/DD/hr:min  
Text  
To imprint alphanumeric characters. When this option is selected, the elec-  
tronic keyboard opens (p. 99).  
To imprint text with a serial number. As each successive image is captured,  
the ID number will increase by one. When this option is selected, the elec-  
tronic keyboard opens (p. 99). The serial number is reset every time this  
option is selected.  
Text + ID#  
The data can be imprinted in the lower right corner of the image  
when viewed horizontally as well as to the file’s Exif data, or to the  
Exif data only. The Exif data can be seen with the DiMAGE Viewer  
software. The imprinting location is selected with the imprint-to  
option in section 2 of the menu.  
Int. set  
–
Bracket set  
Data imprint  
Imprint to  
0.3Ev  
Imprinting  
indicator  
Text  
Image + Exif  
Off  
Inst.playback  
Voice memo Off  
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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, simply use the four-way keys of  
the controller to highlight the desired character  
and then press the central button of the con-  
troller to enter it. Highlight the case key and  
press the center of the controller to switch  
between upper case, lower case, and  
Japanese; the change is immediately displayed  
on the keyboard.  
Text block  
Case key  
To enter the text and complete the operation,  
highlight the enter key and press the controller.  
To cancel the operation, press the menu but-  
ton.  
QV/delete  
button  
:move  
:sel.  
:del  
Enter key  
To delete text, move the cursor into the text block at the top of the screen. Use the cursor to high-  
light the character to be deleted. Press the QV/delete button to delete the character.  
To replace a character, highlight the character in the text block then highlight the new character on  
the keyboard. Press the center button of the controller to replace the character.  
Camera Notes  
While the Japanese character set can be imprinted directly on the image, the Exif data may  
not be correctly displayed with the DiMAGE Viewer because of the limits of the computer’s  
operating system.  
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Instant Playback  
Int. set  
–
After an image is captured, it can be displayed on the monitors for  
two or ten seconds before being saved. When using the continu-  
ous-advance or continuous-advance bracketing drive mode, an  
index display is used. Instant-playback is activated and the length  
of the playback period is set in section 2 of the recording menu (P.  
80).  
Bracket set  
Data imprint  
Imprint to  
Off  
Off  
Image + Exif  
10 sec.  
Inst.playback  
Voice memo Off  
If the central button of the controller is pressed during  
the instant playback period, the displayed image(s)  
are saved immediately and the playback canceled.  
Pressing the display-information button switches  
between displaying the image with and without the  
guidance bar.  
:delete  
:store  
To delete an image during the instant playback, press  
the QV/delete button. A confirmation screen will  
appear.  
/
Delete this frame?  
Yes No  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight  
“YES.” “NO” will cancel the operation.  
Press the central button of the controller to delete the  
image. When a continuous or bracketed series of  
images is captured, the entire series will be erased.  
:delete  
:store  
/
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Voice Memo  
Int. set  
–
Voice memo allows up to fifteen seconds of audio to be recorded  
with a still image. The function is activated in section 2 of the  
recording menu (p. 80) and is used in unison with instant playback.  
When the function is active, the microphone indicator is displayed  
on the monitors. Voice memo must be set before taking a picture.  
It will remain in effect until reset.  
Bracket set  
Data imprint  
Imprint to  
Off  
Off  
Image + Exif  
10 sec.  
On  
Inst.playback  
Voice memo  
After the instant playback period, a screen will appear indicating  
the audio recording has started. A status bar will display the  
amount of recorded time. The recording will stop when the fifteen  
second recording period has ended or by pressing the center  
button of the controller.  
Recording audio.  
:stop  
A voice memo is attached to the last image of a continuous-  
advance or continuous-advance bracketing series (p. 61). The  
voice memo can be played back in Quick View and the playback  
mode (p. 115).  
Recording Tips  
Microphone  
When making audio recordings, be careful not to touch  
or cover the microphone. The quality of the recording is  
proportional to the subject to microphone distance. For  
best results, hold the camera approximately 20cm (8in)  
from your mouth.  
During instant playback, if the central button of the con-  
troller is pressed, the image is saved and the voice-  
memo recording starts. If the shutter-release button is  
pressed partway down, the image is saved and the  
voice-memo recording is canceled.  
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Color Mode  
Color mode  
Sharpness  
Vivid (sRGB)  
Nat. (sRGB)  
Adobe RGB  
EmbedAdobeRGB  
B&W  
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 section 2 of the recording menu (p. 80). The live  
image on the monitors will reflect the selected color mode. The  
color mode has no effect on image file size. See the color exam-  
ples on page 103.  
Noise reductn  
Monitor amp.  
Manual exp.  
Mag. button  
Solarization  
Natural Color - reproduces the colors in the scene faithfully. This mode uses no monitor  
indicator when active. Employs the sRGB color space.  
Vivid Color - increases the saturation of the colors in the scene. The increased saturation  
affects the RAW image data. Employs the sRGB color space.  
Adobe RGB - like Natural Color, this color mode reproduces the colors in the scene faithful-  
ly, but uses the extended gamut of the Adobe RGB color space.  
Embedded Adobe RGB - the same as Adobe RGB, except that the color space is embed-  
ded in the image file.  
Black & White - produces monochrome images. Images can be toned using the Filter set-  
ting on the Digital Effects Controller (p. 78).  
Solarization - produces a partial reversal of tones in the image. Exposure compensation  
function can be used to accentuate the solarization effect (p. 59). The Digital Effects  
Controller cannot be used. This color mode does not affect RAW images. For more on RAW  
image quality and color mode, see page 84.  
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Natural Color and Adobe RGB - repro-  
duces the colors in the scene faithfully.  
Vivid Color - increases the saturation  
of the colors in the scene.  
Black & White - produces monochrome  
images.  
Solarization - produces a partial  
reversal of tones and colors in the  
image.  
About Adobe RGB  
Adobe RGB has a larger color gamut than the more common sRGB. The size of the gamut limits the  
colors that can be reproduced; the larger the gamut, the more colors. If the image will be printed  
out with a high-quality printer, the use of the Adobe RGB color mode is recommended over the  
sRGB color modes of Natural and Vivid Color.  
Color matching must be used when opening Adobe-RGB image files. The use of embedded Adobe  
RGB is recommended. When using the DiMAGE Viewer, the color matching function must be active  
and the color space set to Original Color Space (Adobe RGB) in the color preferences window. See  
color matching in the advanced setup section in the DiMAGE Viewer manual. DiMAGE Viewer ver-  
sion 2.2 or later is required to open Adobe RGB images taken with this camera.  
Noise Reduction  
This function reduces the affect of dark noise caused by long  
Color mode  
exposures. Noise reduction is only applied to exposures of one  
second or longer. Processing is applied to each image after it is  
captured. The monitor remains blank during processing for a maxi-  
mum of 30 seconds. Noise reduction uses dark-frame subtraction.  
Sharpness  
Noise reductn  
Monitor amp.  
Manual exp.  
Mag. button  
On  
Off  
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Monitor Amplification  
The monitor amplification options control the display of the live  
image. Monitor amplification has two settings:  
Color mode  
Sharpness  
Nat. (sRGB)  
Normal  
Noise reductn  
Monitor amp.  
Manual exp.  
Mag. button  
On  
Auto - in low-light conditions when the camera-sensitivity gain has  
reached its limit, the automatic monitor-amplification function will  
intensify the monitor image. Although the live image turns black  
and white, this does not affect the color mode in use.  
Auto  
Exp.priority  
Digital zoom  
When the automatic monitor amplification activates, the Flex  
Digital Magnifier (p. 105) cannot be used. If the real-time histogram  
(p. 45) is used, it will reflect the amplified image and not the final  
values of the exposure.  
Normal - the monitor image is not amplified in low light.  
When using the manual (M) exposure mode (p. 56), two other  
options are available:  
Exposure priority - the live image reflects the set exposure.  
Automatic monitor amplification is disabled.  
Display-priority indicator  
Display priority - the live images is displayed regardless of the  
exposure settings. This allows the image to be composed on the monitor when using a flash as the  
main light source. When selected, the manual exposure mode indicator turns red on the monitor.  
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Magnification Button  
Color mode  
Sharpness  
Nat. (sRGB)  
Normal  
The function assigned to the magnification button can be changed  
between the digital zoom (p. 47) and the Flex Digital Magnifier in  
section 3 of the recording menu (p. 80). The Flex Digital Magnifier  
can only be used during manual focus. Button shortcuts can be  
used to switch between the digital zoom and Flex Digital Magnifier  
(p. 132).  
Noise reductn  
Monitor amp.  
Manual exp.  
Mag. button  
On  
Auto  
Exp.priority  
Digital zoom  
Flex Digital Magnifier  
The Flex Digital Magnifier is a focusing aid for manual focus (p. 46).  
The live image can be magnified by X3.3. It is activated with the  
recording menu, see above. This function is disabled in the other  
focusing modes.  
2
Initially, the 3.3X magnification area is displayed. This  
can be moved in the live image with the four-way keys  
of the controller (1). Pressing the center button of the  
controller returns the area to the middle of the image.  
1
Press the magnification button (2) to enlarge the image.  
Magnification area  
When enlarged, the degree of magnification is displayed in the top  
right corner of the monitor. The controller can be used to scroll and  
center the image area. Pressing the magnification button again can-  
cels the magnified image.  
The locator shows which portion of the image is displayed. When  
the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the entire  
image area is displayed.  
Locator  
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DSP (Digital Subject Program) Setup  
DSP set  
DSP  
The memory registers used for camera settings can be assigned to  
the Digital Subject Program positions on the exposure-mode dial.  
This is set in section 4 of the recording menu (p. 80). Two options  
are available:  
Tracking AF  
AE lock  
On  
Off  
Spot AE area  
Direct MF  
EVF mode  
Center spot  
Off  
DSP - the Digital Subject Programs are active on the exposure-  
mode dial.  
Motion 60fps  
Memory recall - the memory registers are assigned to the Digital  
Subject Program positions as indicated in the illustration.  
For more about Digital Subject Programs, see page 58. To save  
camera settings turn to page 72.  
Tracking AF  
Subject Tracking AF used in the continuous AF focus mode (p. 46) can be turned off in section 4 of  
the recording menu (p. 80). When off, the position of the focus area can still be changed with the  
four-way keys of the controller.  
AE Lock  
AE (autoexposure) lock can be turned off and on in section 4 of the  
recording menu (p. 80). When AE lock is on, the exposure is locked  
when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down; the  
shutter speed and aperture displays turn black to confirm the  
exposure lock. When AE lock is off, the exposure continues to  
change with the lighting conditions when the shutter-release but-  
ton is pressed partway down. This has no affect on the operation  
of the AEL button (p. 50). When using single-shot AF with multi-  
segment metering, AE lock is always active regardless of the menu  
setting.  
Exposure locked  
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Spot AE Area  
When using spot metering (p. 69)  
with the Flex Focus Point (p. 48),  
the position of the spot metering  
area can be specified at the center  
of the live image or linked to the  
Flex Focus Point; the spot moves  
after the position of the FFP is set.  
This is set in section 4 of the  
recording menu (p. 80).  
Center spot  
With Flex Focus Point  
Direct Manual Focus  
Direct manual focus allows manual adjustments to be made after the AF system has locked onto  
the subject. Direct manual focus is activated in section 4 of the recording menu (p. 80). Direct man-  
ual focus is canceled when continuous AF or manual focus (p. 46) is in use.  
1
As described in the basic recording operation section  
(p. 33), press the shutter-release button partway down  
to lock the focus (1); the focus signal will turn white.  
“DMF” will be displayed next to the drive-mode indica-  
tor.  
While holding the shutter-release button partway down,  
the camera can be manually focused with the focusing  
ring (2). Always use the monitor image to confirm focus.  
The approximate focusing distance is displayed next to  
the frame counter. If active, the Flex Digital Magnifier (p.  
105) can be used.  
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EVF Mode  
The frame rate of the EVF can be specified; the monitor is not  
affected. This is set in section 4 of the recording menu (p. 80). Two  
options are available:  
DSP set  
DSP  
Tracking AF  
AE lock  
On  
Off  
Quality 30fps - high-resolution VGA (640x480) viewfinder image at  
30 frames per second.  
Spot AE area  
Direct MF  
EVF mode  
Center spot  
Off  
Motion 60fps - smooth 60 frames-per-second viewfinder image for  
use with moving subjects. Half VGA (640x240) resolution. If full-  
time AF (p. 143) or movie recording is used, the frame rate is set to  
30fps.  
Quality 30fps  
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 galley 210, “Apollo to the Moon.”  
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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 foreground and back-  
ground 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.  
The shutter controls not only exposure, but also the ability to stop  
motion. Fast shutter speeds are used in sport photography to  
stop action. Slow shutter speeds can be used to show the flow of  
motion such as water cascading over a waterfall. The use of a tri-  
pod is recommended with slow shutter speeds.  
The change in aperture and shutter speed is not apparent in the  
live image. For critical work, take a test photograph and view the  
result in Quick View (p. 40).  
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About Exposure and Flash Compensation  
Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions. Exposure compensation  
can be used in these situations. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy landscape 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.  
Calculated camera exposure  
–1.0Ev  
–2.0Ev  
In the example above, the dark water caused the camera to overexpose the image making it bright  
and washed-out. By compensating the exposure, detail is brought out in the leaves, and the stones  
and water appear richer.  
When using fill-flash to reduce harsh shadows caused by bright illumination or direct sunlight, flash  
compensation can change the ratio between the highlights and shadows. The fill-flash will affect the  
darkness of the shadows without affecting the area illuminated by the main light source. By  
decreasing the flash output with a negative Ev setting, the shadows receive less light and are hard-  
er, but subtle details in the shadows that would not appear without the flash are apparent.  
Increasing the flash output by using a positive Ev setting softens and nearly eliminate shadows.  
Positive compensation  
No compensation  
Negative compensation  
No flash  
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What is an EV?  
Ev stands for exposure value. A change  
of one Ev adjusts the exposure calculat-  
ed by the camera by a factor of two.  
+2.0 Ev  
+1.0 Ev  
0.0 Ev  
4X as much light  
2X as much light  
Calculated exposure  
1/2 as much light  
1/4 as much light  
–1.0 Ev  
–2.0 Ev  
Light Sources and Color  
The human eye adapts itself extremely well under different conditions. The paper of this manual you  
are reading looks white regardless of the type of lighting. Photographic systems are much less flexi-  
ble. As the light source changes, so does the overall color of a scene - fluorescent office ceiling  
lights create a green cast to pictures, regular household tungsten light bulbs make everything red.  
Like your eyes, the camera’s white-balance controls adjust for different lighting to make natural  
looking pictures.  
The most common source of light, our sun, changes color depending on the time of day and the  
atmospheric conditions. The sun is of course very warm near the horizon and very blue at noon.  
The daylight preset white-balance setting is for beautiful sunny days. When the weather is overcast,  
the color is cooler. When the main light source is skylight, light from the blue sky rather than the  
direct light of the sun, the resulting color is very blue. The shade preset white-balance is designed  
for this condition.  
Artificial lighting is more consistent but will show variations. Tungsten lamps become warmer as  
their wattage decreases. And fluorescent lamps come in classifications that define their color. The  
preset white balance settings can be adjusted with the rear control dial (p. 70) to match the change  
in these light sources.  
Some artificial lighting has a discontinuous spectrum that creates very unnatural color in a photo-  
graph. 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 preset daylight setting.  
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Movie Menu  
In movie mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also closes the menu  
after making settings. The four-way key of the controller is used to move the cursor in the menu.  
Pressing the central button of the controller will enter a setting.  
Navigating the Movie Menu  
Activate the recording menu with the menu button. Tab 1 at the  
top of the menu will be highlighted.  
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. If “Enter” is displayed, press the central  
button of the controller to continue.  
Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting.  
Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the  
menu options and the new setting will be displayed. Changes can  
continue to be made. To return to the movie mode, press the menu  
button.  
Image size  
Frame rate  
Movie mode  
Reset  
544x408  
15fps  
Auto select  
–
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Image Size and Frame Rate  
Movies can be recorded at two sizes: 544x408 and 320x240. The larger the image size, the higher  
the image quality and the larger the file sizes. Image size is set in the movie menu.  
Movies can be recorded at two frame rates: 15 fps and 30 fps. The higher the frame rate, the  
smoother the moving image and the larger the file sizes. Frame rate is set in the movie menu. The  
computer environment may affect the playback of 544x408 30fps movies.  
If image size or frame rate is changed, the  
frame counter displays the approximate  
number of seconds that can be recorded  
at that setting on the installed memory  
card. The total time that can be stored on  
a memory card is determined by the size  
of the card and the recording rate. The  
actual file size is determined by the scene;  
some subjects can be compressed further  
than others.  
Approximate recording rate  
544x408  
320x240  
578KB/s  
297KB/s  
30fps  
15fps  
945KB/s  
558KB/s  
Approximate capacity of a 128MB memory card  
30fps  
15fps  
2 min. 02 sec.  
3 min. 24 sec.  
3 min. 26 sec.  
6 min. 42 sec.  
Movie Mode  
The movie mode option selects the type of movie recorded. Three options are available on the  
movie menu:  
Standard movie - to record a color movie under normal lighting conditions.  
Night Movie - to record under low light levels. Night Movies are black and white. While Night  
Movies can be recorded under normal conditions, bright outdoor lighting may be beyond the expo-  
sure control range.  
Auto select - automatically switch between standard and Night Movie modes depending on the  
lighting conditions. When recording, the mode is fixed.  
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Movie Reset  
This menu function resets the movie mode. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear;  
choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation.  
Exposure compensation  
Contrast compensation  
Color-saturation compensation  
Filter  
0.0  
0
0
0
Auto  
p. 59  
p. 79  
p. 78  
p. 79  
p. 70  
p. 113  
p. 113  
p. 113  
p. 37  
White balance  
Image size  
Frame rate  
Movie mode  
544x408  
15fps  
Auto select  
On  
Anti-shake  
Button shortcuts can be used to reset the recording mode (p. 132). The confirmation screen will not  
appear in the shortcut operation.  
Notes on Movie Recording  
The list below indicates which functions can be set in the movie mode:  
Available recording functions  
Exposure compensation (p. 59)  
Contrast compensation (p. 79)  
Color-saturation compensation (p. 78)  
Filter (disabled with Night Movies)(p. 79)  
Anti-shake (p. 37)  
Display information button (p. 45)  
Manual focus (p. 46)  
Macro mode (p. 49)  
White balance (p. 70)  
Custom white-balance calibrations can only be made in the recording mode. Once made, the set-  
ting are available for movie recording.  
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Advanced Playback  
This section covers how to playback voice memos as well as the playback mode’s menu functions.  
The menu navigation section covers basic menu operation. It is followed by detailed descriptions of  
the menu settings.  
Playing Back Voice Memos  
Voice memos can be played back in Quick View and the playback mode. See page 101 on how to  
record voice memos.  
Voice memos are indicated by the voice-memo indica-  
tor displayed at the bottom of the monitor image.  
Play  
Press the central button of the controller to start the  
audio playback.  
During playback, use the up/down keys of the con-  
troller to adjust the volume.  
Press the menu button to cancel audio playback.  
Stop  
Vol  
Playback time  
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Navigating the Playback Menu  
In playback mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu  
button also closes the menu after making settings. The four-way key of the  
controller is used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central but-  
ton of the controller will enter a setting.  
Activate the playback menu with the menu button. Tab 1 at the  
top of the menu will be highlighted.  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropri-  
ate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.  
When the desired menu section 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. If “Enter” is displayed, press the central  
button of the controller to open the next screen.  
Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting.  
Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting  
will be displayed. Changes can continue to be made. To return to the playback mode, press the  
menu button.  
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To delete images on the memory card (p. 119).  
To format the memory card (p. 120).  
Delete  
Format  
–
–
To select the folder to view in playback mode (p. 120).  
To protect images from deletion (p. 121).  
View folder  
Lock  
100KM003  
–
Copy  
–
To copy images from one memory card to another (p. 122).  
To specify the index playback format (p. 121).  
Index format  
9 frames  
To play back images automatically (p. 124)  
Slide show  
Playback  
Duration  
Repeat  
–
To select the images for the Slide Show (p. 124).  
To specify how long each image is played back (p. 124)  
To repeat the Slide Show presentation automatically (p. 124).  
All frames  
5 sec.  
No  
To select images for DPOF printing (p. 126).  
DPOF set  
–
To print the date of capture with each print (p. 127)  
To create an index print with the DPOF order (p. 127)  
To cancel DPOF print orders on the memory card (p. 127).  
Date imprint Off  
Index print  
–
–
Cancel print  
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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 sec-  
tion 1 of the playback menu (p. 121).  
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 indicator  
appears next to the thumbnail. The  
down key deselects the image remov-  
ing the indicator.  
:move  
:sel.  
:enter  
As images are selected, indicators appear next to the frame:  
The file is selected for deletion.  
The file is locked or selected to be locked.  
The file is selected for the slide show or to be copied to another memory card.  
The image is selected for printing. The number next to the indicator shows the number of  
copies requested.  
Press the center button of the controller to complete the operation.  
The menu button closes the screen and any operation made.  
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Delete  
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 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 with the view-folder option in section 1 of  
the playback menu (p. 116) or the select-folder option in section 2  
of the setup menu (p. 137). The delete option has three settings:  
Delete  
Format  
–
–
View folder  
Lock  
100KM003  
–
Copy  
–
Index format  
9 frames  
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 delete indicator. To deselect an image  
for deletion, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the delete indicator will dis-  
appear. 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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Format  
When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased.  
The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a 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 memory card using the camera; never use a comput-  
er 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.  
Although it is recommended to format a CompactFlash card with the camera, a card can be format-  
ted with a computer. The card must be formatted on a Windows system using a FAT or FAT32 file  
system.  
View Folder  
Recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. To  
view or edit these images, the folder they are contained in can be  
selected temporarily with the view-folder option in section 1 of the  
playback menu (p. 116). The view-folder option is reset to the fold-  
er selected in the select-folder option in section 2 of the setup  
menu (p. 137) each time the camera is turned off or switched to  
the recording or movie modes.  
Delete  
Format  
–
–
View folder  
Lock  
100KM003  
–
Copy  
–
Index format  
9 frames  
For more on memory card organization, see page 152. Folders can be created and selected in sec-  
tion 2 of the setup menu (p. 129).  
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Lock  
Single, multiple, or all images in a folder can be locked. A locked image cannot be deleted by either  
the playback menu functions or the QV/delete button. Important images should be locked. To lock  
images in other folders, the folder must first be selected with the view-folder option in section 1 of  
the playback menu (p. 116) or the select-folder option in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 137). 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-selec-  
tion screen (p. 118) 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 lock indicator. To unlock an  
image, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the lock indicator will disappear.  
Continue until all the images are marked. Press the controller to lock the marked frames, or press  
the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu.  
Unlock frames - All images in the folder will be unlocked. A confirmation screen appears.  
Locking an image will protect it from a delete function. However, the formatting function will erase  
all files on a memory card whether locked or not.  
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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Copy  
Image files can be copied from one memory card to another. Up to 29MB 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.  
118) 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 indicator. To deselect an image, highlight the selected  
thumbnail and press the down key; the check indicator will disappear. Continue until all the images  
are marked. Press the central button of the controller to continue, or press the menu button to can-  
cel the operation and return to the playback menu.  
Copy  
Copying to camera memory.  
When the controller is pressed, a screen with four messages will  
Change CF card.  
be displayed; the messages are highlighted as the copying proce-  
Copying to CF card.  
dure is executed. If too many images have been selected, a warn-  
Copying completed.  
ing will appear and the copy routine will be canceled. Divide the  
number of images into two or three batches.  
Enter  
When the change-CF-card message is highlighted, remove the  
camera’s memory card and insert the card to which the image is  
to be copied. If the card has insufficient space, the card-full  
warning is briefly displayed; insert a different card or press the  
menu button to cancel the routine. Press the central button of the  
controller to continue.  
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Wait until the copy-completed message is highlighted. A new  
screen will appear to indicate the name of the new folder con-  
taining the copied images; press the central button of the con-  
troller to return to the playback menu.  
Copied to  
101KM_CP.  
OK  
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 with the view-folder option in section 1 of the playback menu (p.  
116).  
Konica Minolta History  
Innovation and creativity has always been a driving  
force behind our 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 con-  
trolled 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 our rarest cameras.  
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Slide show  
Playback  
Duration  
Repeat  
–
All frames  
5 sec.  
No  
Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function.  
This function automatically displays all still images in a folder in  
order.  
Number of image displayed / total  
number of images in the presenta-  
tion.  
Press the central button of the controller to pause and restart the presentation.  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to advance to the next image or return to the  
previous one.  
To cancel the presentation, press the menu button or the down key of the con-  
troller.  
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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  
menu button or 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 pre-  
sentation.  
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.  
118) 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 indicator. To deselect a marked image, highlight it  
with the yellow border and press the down key; the check indicator will  
disappear. Continue until all the images have been edited. Press the con-  
troller 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.  
Selecting “Yes” will cause the slide show to repeat until it is canceled  
using the menu button or 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.  
Yes / No  
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About DPOF  
This camera is supported by DPOF™ version 1.1. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows  
direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the memory card  
is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the memory -card slot of DPOF compati-  
ble printers. When a DPOF file is created, a misc. folder is automatically made on the memory card  
to store it (p. 152). DPOF print files cannot be made for RAW images or images with embedded  
color profiles (p. 102).  
DPOF Setup  
DPOF set  
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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 memory card has multiple folders, a printing file  
must be created for each folder. Folders are selected with the  
view-folder option in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 116) or  
the select-folder option in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 137).  
Date imprint Off  
Index print  
–
–
Cancel print  
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 section 1 of the playback  
menu.  
Marked frames - To choose 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. 118). 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 indicator. The number next to the indicator 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 indicator  
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  
controller 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 created with another cameras will be canceled.  
Date Imprint  
To print the date of capture with each image with a compatible DPOF printer, turn the menu option  
on. To cancel date imprint, simply turn the option off. How the date is printed varies with the printer.  
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 number  
of images printed per sheet differs between printers. The information  
printed with the thumbnails can vary.  
Cancel Print  
After the pictures have been printed, the DPOF file will still remain on the memory card and must be  
canceled manually. 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.  
All frames C - To cancel all printing files on the memory card.  
All frames F - To cancel the printing file in the folder.  
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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 sec-  
tion 1 of the setup menu (p. 129).  
1.Turn off the television and the camera.  
2.Insert the single plug 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.  
4.Turn the television on.  
2
5.Change the television to the video channel.  
3
6.Turn on the camera and set the mode switch 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  
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displayed on a computer monitor.  
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Setup Menu  
LCDbrightness  
Shortcut help  
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The setup menu controls camera operations. The menu navigation  
section covers basic menu operation. It is followed by detailed  
descriptions of the menu settings.  
Transfer mode Data storage  
EVF auto swtch Auto EVF/LCD  
Video output  
Language  
NTSC  
English  
Opening the Setup Menu  
1
The setup menu can be opened two ways.  
To access the menu directly, hold down the function button  
(1) and press the menu button (2) to open the setup menu.  
2
Image size  
Quality  
2560x1920  
Fine  
The setup menu can be accessed from the recording,  
movie, or playback menus.  
Flash mode  
Flash control  
AEL button  
Reset  
Fill-flash  
ADI flash  
AE hold  
–
Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the  
setup tab. Press the central button of the controller to  
open the setup menu.  
Enter  
Setup tab  
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Navigating the Setup Menu  
See page 129 on how to open the setup menu. The four-way key of the  
controller is used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central but-  
ton of the controller will enter a setting.  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropri-  
ate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.  
When the desired menu section 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. If “Enter” is displayed, press the central  
button of the controller to open the next screen.  
Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting.  
Once a setting has been selected, the new setting will be displayed. To return to the mode set with  
the mode switch, press the menu button.  
To set monitor brightness (p. 132).  
LCDbrightness  
Shortcut help  
–
–
To display button shortcut information (p. 132).  
To specify camera operation with a computer (p. 135).  
To set the automatic display function (p. 135).  
To switch video output between NTSC and PAL (p. 135).  
To set the menu language (p. 135).  
Transfer mode Data storage  
EVF auto swtch Auto EVF/LCD  
Video output  
Language  
NTSC  
English  
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To allocate a custom function to the function dial (p. 136)  
To activate file number memory (p. 136).  
Custom set  
DOF preview  
File # memory  
Folder Name  
Select folder  
New folder  
Off  
To select the folder name format (p. 137).  
Std. form  
100KM003  
To select the destination folder for recorded images (p. 137).  
To create a new folder (p. 138).  
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–
Date/Time set  
To set the camera’s clock and calendar (p. 138).  
To reset camera functions (p. 139).  
Reset default  
Audio signals  
Focus signal  
Shutter FX  
Volume  
–
To change or turn off audio signals (p. 141).  
To change or turn off focus signals (p. 141).  
To change or turn off the shutter sound effect (p. 142).  
To adjust or turn off the volume of camera signals (p. 142).  
To set the auto power save period (p. 142).  
1
1
1
2
Power save  
3 min.  
To specify when Anti-shake is applied (p. 143).  
To activate Full-time AF (p. 143).  
Anti-shake  
Full-time AF  
Grip sensor  
Ctrl dial set  
Manual exp.  
Delete conf.  
Display + Exp  
Off  
On  
To activate the grip sensor (p. 143).  
SS  
SS  
F/no.  
F/no.  
To customize control dial operation (p. 144).  
To customize manual exposure operation (p. 145).  
To change the confirmation screen’s default setting (p. 145).  
“No”  
To specify the lens accessory in use (p. 145).  
Lens acc.  
None  
This tab may not be active. A firmware update is provided with the  
lens accessory.  
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LCD Brightness  
LCDbrightness Monitor  
The brightness of the EVF and LCD monitor is set independently of  
each other. Select the display to adjust using section 1 of the  
setup menu; the corresponding monitor activates automatically  
and the brightness screen is displayed.  
Shortcut help  
Transfer mode  
EVF auto swtch  
Video output  
Language  
EVF  
Set LCD brightness  
Low  
High  
Brightness is controlled in eleven levels. Use the  
left/right controller keys to adjust the brightness The  
monitor will adjust accordingly. Press the central but-  
ton of the controller to set the level and complete the  
operation. Press the menu button to close the screen  
without applying any changes.  
:select  
:enter  
Shortcut Help  
Shortcut help  
i button  
LCDbrightness  
Focus screens  
The shortcut help shows button commands to open the LCD  
brightness screen, change the focusing screens, switch between  
the digital zoom and Flex Digital Magnifier, open the setup menu,  
or reset the camera. To close the help screen, press the menu but-  
ton.  
Func+i button  
Func+  
button Digi.zoom<>  
Func+Menu butt Setup menu  
Func+QV button Reset camera  
Func+  
button EVF mode  
The following shortcuts can be used:  
Set LCD brightness  
Low  
High  
Press and hold the display infor-  
mation button to open the LCD  
brightness screen.  
:select  
:enter  
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1
To display a grid or scale over the display  
formats, press and hold the function but-  
ton (1) and press the display-information  
button (2) to cycle through the options:  
grid, scale, and off. For more on the dis-  
plays modes, see page 45.  
Scale  
Grid  
2
When using manual focus, a shortcut allows switching  
between the digital zoom (p. 47) and the Flex Digital Magnifier  
(p. 105). The shortcut is different depending on which function  
is selected in the mag. button option in section 3 of the  
recording menu.  
1
Digital zoom selected on the menu  
If the digital zoom is not activated, press and hold the function  
button (1) then press the magnification button (2) to activate  
the Flex Digital Magnifier. The image can be scrolled using the  
four-way keys of the controller when magnified. If the digital  
zoom is active, the display switches between the digital zoom  
and the Flex Digital Magnifier.  
Flex Digital Magnifier selected on the menu  
Without the live image magnified, press and hold the function button (1) then press the magnifica-  
tion button (2) to activate the digital zoom. Press the magnification button to switch between the  
digital zoom and the Flex Digital Magnifier.  
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Hold down the function button (1) and press the menu  
button (2) to open the setup menu.  
LCDbrightness  
Shortcut help  
–
–
Transfer mode Data storage  
EVF auto swtch Auto EVF/LCD  
2
Video output  
Language  
NTSC  
English  
1
Hold down the function button (1) and press the  
QV/delete button (2) to reset the camera. This shortcut  
only resets the recording mode or movie mode depend-  
ing on the position of the mode switch. Refer to page 95  
to see which functions reset in the recording mode, and  
page 114 for the movie mode.  
2
1
Hold down the function button (1) and press the  
exposure-compensation button (2) to switch the EVF  
mode between Quality 30fps and Motion 60fps. Each  
time this shortcut is used, the active EVF mode is  
briefly displayed at the top of the monitor. If on, the  
Motion 60fps EVF mode is canceled when full-time  
AF (p. 143) is activated.  
Quality 30fps  
2
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Transfer Mode  
The data-transfer mode must be specified depending on whether the camera is used to transfer  
data to a computer, print images with a PictBridge compatible printer, or record images with the  
optional DiMAGE Capture software. Select the appropriate option:  
Data storage - to transfer data between the camera and a computer. This option must be selected  
when moving image files to a computer or when using the DiMAGE Viewer software.  
PTP - to print images with a PictBridge compatible printer.  
Comp. control - to record images from a computer using the optional DiMAGE Capture software. A  
firmware update is provided with DiMAGE Capture to activate this option.  
EVF Auto Switch  
This option controls the auto-display function in the recording and movie  
mode (p. 39). Two setting are available:  
Auto EVF/LCD - the EVF’s eye sensors switch between the EVF and LCD  
monitor automatically.  
EVF auto on - the LCD monitor is turned off and the eye and grip sensors  
activate the EVF when in use. This setting will help conserve battery power.  
The grip sensor can be disabled in section 4 of the setup menu.  
Video Output  
Camera images can be displayed on a television (p. 128). The video output can be changed  
between NTSC and PAL. North America uses the NTSC standard and Europe uses the PAL stan-  
dard. Check which standard is used in your region to play back images on your television set.  
Language  
The language used in the menus can be changed.  
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Custom Setup  
One frequently used function can be allocated to the custom posi-  
tion on the function dial. The function is selected in section 2 of  
the setup menu (p. 130). The following recording functions are  
available:  
Custom set  
File # memory  
Folder name  
Select folder  
New folder  
Image size  
Quality  
Flash mode  
Flash control  
Color mode  
DOF preview  
Image size (p. 82)  
Image quality (p. 82)  
Flash mode (p. 86)  
Flash control (p. 92)  
Color mode (p. 102)  
Depth-of-field preview (p. 77)  
Date/Time set  
In the recording mode, the function specified in the  
menu is set with the function dial. To use depth-of-  
field preview, see page 77.  
3
1
Turn the function dial to the custom position (1). Press  
the function button in the center of the dial (2). Turn  
the front or rear control dials to select the setting (3).  
Press the shutter-release button partway down or  
press the function button to complete the operation.  
Also see camera notes on page 65.  
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2
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 memory 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  
100KM003. The first three digits are the folder’s serial number, which will increase  
by one each time a new folder is created. The next two letters refer to Konica  
Minolta, and the last three numbers indicate the camera used; 003 indicates a  
DiMAGE A2.  
100KM003  
(Standard)  
A date folder name also starts with the three digit serial number and is followed  
by one register for the year, two register for the month, and two registers for the  
day: 100YMMDD. The folder 10140223 was created in 2004 on February 23rd.  
10140223  
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 be placed in a new folder with the  
corresponding date. When a new folder is created, the serial number in the  
(Date)  
image-file name is reset to 0001 unless file number memory is active. For more information on fold-  
er organization and file names, see page 152.  
Select Folder  
This option allows the selection of existing folders. In quick view or playback mode, the images in  
the selected folder can be viewed or edited. In recording mode, the folder-name option in section 2  
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 cancel-print options in section 3 of the playback 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. Folders can  
be selected temporarily with the view-folder option in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 120).  
Formatting a memory card in section 1 of the playback menu, erases all folders regardless of  
whether they are selected or not.  
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New Folder  
This allows the creation of new folders. The folder-name option in  
section 2 of the setup menu must be set to standard form in order  
to use the new-folder function. When selected, the electronic key-  
board (p. 99) 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.  
Custom set  
DOF preview  
File # memory  
Folder Name  
Select folder  
New folder  
Off  
Std. form  
100KM003  
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Date/Time set  
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 fold-  
er is created, the folder number will increase automatically by one greater than the highest folder  
number on the memory 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.  
Date and Time Setup  
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.  
Date/Time set  
When the Date/Time-set option is selected and  
entered, the date/time screen will be displayed. The  
2003 .  
13  
YYYY/MM/DD  
10 .  
23  
left/right keys of the controller are used to select the  
item to be changed and the up/down keys are used to  
change the value. When the date and time have been  
adjusted, set the clock by pressing the central button  
of the controller.  
:
14  
:move  
:sel  
:enter  
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Reset Default  
This option resets all camera modes: recording, movie, playback, and setup. To reset the recording  
or movie modes, see pages 95 and 114. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choos-  
ing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation.  
Recording mode  
Display mode  
Exposure compensation  
Flash compensation  
Digital zoom  
Standard  
p. 45  
p. 59  
p. 59  
p. 47  
p. 37  
p. 61  
p. 70  
p. 70  
p. 74  
p. 69  
p. 72  
p. 79  
p. 78  
p. 79  
p. 33  
0.0  
0.0  
Canceled  
Active  
Anti-shake  
Drive mode  
White balance  
Single-frame advance  
Auto  
Custom-white balance registers  
Camera sensitivity (ISO)  
Metering mode  
Settings deleted (Daylight)  
Auto  
Multi-segment  
Reset to default settings  
Memory  
Contrast compensation  
Color-saturation compensation  
Filter  
0
0
0
Focus area  
Wide focus frames  
Recording menu  
Image size  
Image quality  
Flash mode  
Flash control  
AEL button  
3264 X 2448  
Fine  
Fill-flash  
p. 82  
p. 82  
p. 86  
p. 92  
p. 94  
p. 96  
p. 96  
ADI  
AE hold  
1 min. interval, 2 frames, no delay  
0.3Ev  
Interval setup  
Bracket setup  
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Data imprinting  
Imprint to  
Instant playback  
Voice memo  
Color mode  
Sharpness  
Off  
Image + Exif  
Off  
p. 98  
p. 98  
p. 100  
p. 101  
p. 102  
p. 97  
p. 103  
p. 104  
p. 104  
p. 105  
p. 106  
p. 106  
p. 106  
p. 107  
p. 107  
p. 108  
Off  
Natural (sRGB)  
Normal  
On  
Noise reduction  
Monitor amplification  
Monitor amplification (Manual exposure)  
Magnification button  
DSP setup  
Auto  
Exposure priority  
Digital zoom  
DSP  
Subject Tracking AF  
AE lock  
Spot AE area  
Direct Manual Focus (DMF)  
EVF mode  
On  
Off  
Center spot  
Off  
Quality 30fps  
Movie menu  
Image size  
Frame rate  
Movie mode  
544 X 408  
15fps  
Auto select  
p. 113  
p. 113  
p. 113  
Playback menu  
Display mode  
Index format  
Playback (Slide Show)  
Duration (Slide Show)  
Repeat (Slide Show)  
Single-frame playback  
9 frames  
p. 40  
p. 121  
p. 124  
p. 124  
p. 124  
All frames  
5 seconds  
No  
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Monitor and EVF reset  
LCD brightness  
Transfer mode  
EVF auto switch  
Custom setup  
File number memory  
Folder name  
Audio signals  
Focus signal  
Shutter FX  
Volume  
Auto power save  
Anti-shake  
Full-time AF  
p. 132  
p. 135  
p. 135  
p. 136  
p. 136  
p. 137  
p. 141  
p. 142  
p. 142  
p. 142  
p. 142  
p. 143  
p. 143  
p. 143  
p. 144  
p. 145  
p. 145  
p. 145  
Data storage  
Auto EVF/LCD  
DOF preview  
Off  
Standard  
1
1
1
2
3 minutes  
Display + exposure  
Off  
On  
Grip sensor  
Control dial setup  
Control dial setup (Manual exposure)  
Delete confirmation  
Lens accessory  
Front: shutter speed, Rear: aperture  
Front: shutter speed, Rear: aperture  
“No”  
None  
Audio Signals  
Reset default  
Audio signals  
Focus signal  
Shutter FX  
Volume  
–
Every time a button is pressed, an audio signal gives a positive  
confirmation of the operation. The audio signals can be turned off  
in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 130). The tone of the signal can  
also be changed; signal 1 is electrical and signal 2 is mechanical.  
1
1
1
2
Power save  
3 min.  
Focus Signals  
When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, an audio signal gives a positive confir-  
mation the AF system has focused. The focus signals can be changed or turned off in section 3 of  
the setup menu (p. 130). Two tones are available.  
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Shutter FX  
A shutter sound effect gives positive audio confirmation  
when the shutter is released. The sound effects can be  
turned off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 130). Two shut-  
ter effects are available. Signal 1 uses the shutter sound  
from the Dynax/Maxxum 9 SLR. Signal 2 uses a mechanical  
shutter sound taken from the legendary Minolta CLE.  
Volume  
Reset default  
Audio signals  
Focus signal  
Shutter FX  
Volume  
–
The volume of the audio signals and sound effects can be  
increased or decreased in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 130). If  
the volume is turned off, the audio signals, focus signal, and shut-  
ter FX are disabled.  
1
1
1
2
Power save  
3 min.  
Auto Power Save  
The camera will turn off the monitors 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. To restore power,  
press the shutter-release button partway down or press the main switch. When the camera is con-  
nected to the computer, the auto-power-save period is set to ten minutes. This period cannot be  
changed.  
If an operation is not made within thirty minutes, the camera will shut down. Press the main switch  
to restore power.  
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Anti-shake  
Anti-shake  
Full-time AF  
Grip sensor  
Ctrl dial set  
Manual exp.  
Delete conf.  
Display + Exp  
When the Anti-shake system activates can be changed in section  
4 of the setup menu. Two options are available:  
Off  
On  
Display + Exp. - when the shutter-release button is pressed part-  
way down, the anti-shake function will activate if on. The affect of  
the Anti-shake system can be seen in the live image.  
SS  
SS  
F/no.  
F/no.  
“No”  
Exposure - Anti-shake is only applied during the exposure and is not apparent in the live image.  
When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, wait a moment before taking the picture  
for the Anti-shake system to stabilize the image.  
Full-time AF  
Full-time AF continually focuses the camera so the monitor image is always sharp. When the grip  
sensor is on, full-time AF is activated when the camera is held; the eye sensor is also employed  
when using the EVF. With the grip sensor off, full-time AF is always active when using the LCD mon-  
itor and activated by the eye sensors when using the EVF. When full-time AF is on, the EVF mode  
(p. 108) frame rate is set to 30fps.  
Grip Sensor  
The grip sensor conserves power by only activating the full-time  
AF function when the camera is held. The grip sensor also works  
with the eye sensors when the EVF auto on option is used, see  
page 135.  
The grip sensor can be turned off when the camera is mounted on  
a tripod so that full-time AF and the EVF auto on function can be  
used. Wearing gloves may prevent the grip sensor from working.  
The sensor is controlled in section 4 of the setup menu.  
Grip sensor  
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Control Dial Setup  
Anti-shake  
Full-time AF  
Grip sensor  
Ctrl dial set  
Manual exp.  
Delete conf.  
SS  
F/no.  
The control dial setup option in section 4 of the setup menu  
changes the front and rear control dial operation in the P, A, and S  
exposure modes. Exposure compensation (p. 59) can also be  
assigned to one of the control dials. Refer to the sections on the  
exposure modes for more information.  
SS  
F/no.  
F/no.  
SS  
SS  
F/no.  
P (Program exposure)  
A (Aperture priority)  
S (Shutter priority)  
Front dial  
Rear dial  
Front dial  
Rear dial  
Front dial  
Rear dial  
Shutter  
speed  
Shutter  
speed  
SS  
PS shift  
PA shift  
Aperture  
Aperture  
F/no.  
Exposure  
comp.  
Exposure  
comp.  
Shutter  
speed  
Exposure  
comp.  
SS  
PS shift  
PA shift  
PA shift  
Aperture  
Aperture  
Aperture  
Exposure  
comp.  
Exposure  
comp.  
Shutter  
speed  
Exposure  
comp.  
F/no.  
Shutter  
speed  
Shutter  
speed  
F/no. SS  
SS  
PS shift  
PS shift  
PA shift  
Aperture  
Aperture  
Aperture  
Exposure  
comp.  
Exposure  
comp.  
Exposure  
comp.  
Shutter  
speed  
Exposure  
comp.  
Exposure  
comp.  
Exposure  
comp.  
Shutter  
speed  
F/no.  
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Control Dial Setup - Manual Exposure  
The manual-exposure option in section 4 of the setup menu changes the front and rear control dial  
operation in the manual (M) exposure mode. Three options are available:  
Front dial  
Rear dial  
Aperture  
SS  
Shutter speed  
F/no.  
F/no. SS  
Aperture  
Shutter speed  
Programmed manual - both shutter speed and aperture are used to change the  
exposure following the camera’s program line.  
Program manual  
Delete Confirmation  
Each time a delete command is used a confirmation screen  
appears confirming the action to erase the image data. When  
this screen opens, the no button is highlighted. This function  
allows the yes button to be initially highlighted to make deleting  
images easier. Care should be taken when deleting images as  
the data cannot be retrieved once erased.  
Delete this frame?  
Yes No  
Lens Accessory  
When using this camera with the optional supplementary lenses, the accessory must be specified  
in section 5 of the setup menu. For more information on the Wide-angle Converter ACW-100 or  
Telephoto Converter ACT-100, contact your local Konica Minolta dealer. A firmware update is pro-  
vided with these products to activate this option.  
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Data-transfer Mode  
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  
manuals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to  
the manual supplied with your computer.  
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  
operating systems are compatible with the camera:  
Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, and XP  
Macintosh OS 9.0 ~ 9.2.2 and Mac OS X 10.1.3 ~ 10.1.5, 10.2.1 ~ 10.2.8, 10.3 ~ 10.3.1  
Compatibility with Windows XP is with the home or professional editions only. Check the Konica  
Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:  
North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/  
Europe: http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com  
Users with Windows 98 or 98 second edition will need to install the driver software on the included  
DiMAGE software CD-ROM (p. 148). No special driver software is required for other Windows or  
Macintosh operating systems.  
Customers who have bought a previous DiMAGE 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 operation of the DiMAGE A2  
with a computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of older DiMAGE cam-  
eras.  
A remote camera driver is supplied in the Windows edition of the DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM. This  
driver is not compatible with this camera. When using the DiMAGE Capture software (sold separate-  
ly), the supplied ferrite core should be attached to the USB cable, see page 167.  
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Connecting the Camera to a Computer  
A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The AC  
adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of batteries. For users with Windows 98,  
read the section on how to install the necessary driver before connecting the camera to a computer.  
1.Start up the computer. The computer must be on before connecting the  
camera.  
2.Open the AV out / USB port cover. Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to  
the camera. The plug should be firmly attached.  
3.Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computer’s USB port. The plug  
2
should be firmly attached. The camera should be connected directly to the  
computer’s USB port. Attaching the camera to a USB hub may prevent proper  
operation.  
4.With a memory card inserted, turn on the camera. A screen will appear to  
indicate the start of the connection process. When the connection is made, the  
camera’s monitors turn off. To change the card while the camera is connected  
to a computer, see page 156.  
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With the camera properly connected to Windows XP or Mac OS X, a window  
opens to download the image data; follow the instructions in the window. A  
drive icon, or volume, appears with other operating systems; the volume name  
varies with memory card and operating system. If the computer does not  
recognize the camera, disconnect the camera, restart the computer, and repeat  
the procedure.  
Initializing  
USB connec-  
tion.  
Windows XP  
Windows  
Mac OSX  
Mac OS  
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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. No special  
driver software is required for other Windows operating systems.  
Automatic Installation  
Before connecting the camera to the com-  
puter, place the DiMAGE Viewer 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.” Restart the computer before con-  
necting the camera (p. 147).  
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Manual Installation  
To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-to-  
a-computer section on page 147.  
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 Viewer CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Click  
“Next.”  
Choose the recommended search for a suitable  
driver. Click “Next.”  
Choose to specify the location of the driver. The  
browse window can be used to indicate the driver  
location. The driver should be located in the CD-  
ROM drive at :\Win98\USB. When the location is  
shown in the window, click “Next.”  
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The add new hardware wizard will confirm the  
location of the driver. One of three drivers may be  
located: MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USB-  
STRG.inf. The letter designating the CD-ROM  
drive will vary between computers. Click “Next”  
to install the driver in the system.  
The last window will confirm the driver has been  
installed. Click “Finish” to close the add new  
hardware wizard. Restart the computer.  
When the my-computer window is opened, a new  
removable-disk icon will be displayed. Double click on  
the icon to access the camera’s memory card; see  
page 152.  
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Quicktime System Requirements  
To install QuickTime, follow the instructions in the  
installer. Macintosh users can download the latest  
version of QuickTime free of charge from the Apple  
Computer web site at http://www.apple.com.  
IBM PC / AT Compatible  
Pentium processor-based PC  
or compatible computer  
Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP.  
128MB or more of RAM  
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 computer monitor. Click “OK.” Neither the camera or computer will be damaged in this opera-  
tion.  
Unplug the USB cable and turn off the camera. Remake the USB connection by reattaching the  
cable and turning the camera on.  
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Memory 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.  
Drive Icon  
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  
contains DPOF print  
malfunction.  
The misc. folder  
files (p. 126).  
Dcim  
Misc  
From left to right: standard folder, date  
folder (p. 137), and copy folder (p. 122).  
100KM003  
10140223  
102KM_CP  
PICT0003.JPG  
PICT0001.TIF  
PICT0002.MRW  
PICT0004.JPE  
PICT0004.THM  
Extra fine, fine, or  
standard image when  
using embedded  
Adobe RGB.  
PICT0005.MOV  
Extra fine, fine, or  
standard image  
PICT0001.THM  
TIFF image  
PICT0002.THM  
RAW image  
PICT0005.THM  
Movie clip  
PICT0003.WAV  
PICT0003’s voice-  
memo file  
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Image and audio file names begin with “PICT” followed by a four-digit file number and a tif, mrw,  
jpg, jpe, mov, or thm extension. Voice-memo files have a wav extension and the file name corre-  
sponds to its image file. The thumbnail images (thm) are used in camera and DiMAGE Viewer opera-  
tion.  
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 memo-  
ry card: e.g. from 100KM003 to 101KM003.  
The file number on the image file may not correspond to its frame number on the camera. 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 section 2 of the setup menu (p. 136).  
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 an image-processing application that does not support Exif  
tags, and then the image is saved overwriting the original data, the Exif tag information is  
erased. Some Exif compatible applications rewrite the Exif data preventing the DiMAGE Viewer  
from reading it. When using software other than the DiMAGE Viewer, always rename the image  
file to protect the exif tag data.  
To view images correctly on your computer, the monitor’s color space may need to be adjust-  
ed. Refer to your computer manual on how to calibrate the display to the following require-  
ments: sRGB, with a color temperature of 6500K, and a gamma of 2.2.  
Although it is recommended to format a CompactFlash card with the camera, a card can be  
formatted with a computer. The card must be formatted on a Windows system using a FAT or  
FAT32 file system.  
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Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer  
Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is lit - the data or  
memory card may permanently be damaged.  
Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition  
Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn off the camera and then disconnect the USB cable.  
Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP  
To disconnect the camera, click once on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located  
on the task bar. A small window will open indicating the device to be stopped.  
Click on the small window to stop the  
device. The safe-to-remove-hardware  
window will open. Turn off the camera  
and then disconnect the USB cable.  
When more than one external device are 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 unplug-or-eject-hardware routine.  
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The hardware devices to be stopped will be dis-  
played. Highlight the device by clicking on it then  
click “Stop.”  
A confirmation screen will appear to indi-  
cate 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 dis-  
connected from the computer; click OK.  
Turn off the camera 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.  
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Changing the Memory Card (Data-transfer mode)  
Care should be taken when changing memory cards while the camera is  
attached to the computer. Data could be lost or damaged if the camera  
is not properly disconnected. Always confirm the access lamp is out  
before removing the memory card.  
Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition  
1. Turn off the camera.  
2. Change the memory card.  
3. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.  
Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP  
1. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 154).  
2. Turn off the camera.  
3. Change the memory card.  
4. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.  
Macintosh  
1. Stop the USB connection by dragging the drive icon into the trash (p. 155).  
2. Turn off the camera.  
3. Change the memory card.  
4. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.  
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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 driver 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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PictBridge  
Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 1 of the setup menu is  
set to PTP. Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer  
using the camera’s USB cable. The larger plug on the cable is con-  
nected to the printer. Open the AV out/ USB port cover and insert  
the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. Turn the camera on;  
the PictBridge screen is displayed automatically.  
Individual still images can be selected for printing on the PictBridge screen; TIFF, RAW and images  
with an embedded color profile (p. 102) are not displayed and cannot be selected. For other printing  
options, see the menu navigation section on page 160.  
Total number of prints  
Number of copies  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to display  
the image to be printed.  
Press the up key to select the number of copies  
to be printed. To deselect an image for printing,  
press the down key until the number of copies  
reaches zero. A maximum number of fifty images  
can be printed.  
:move  
:select  
:print  
Repeat the previous steps until all the images to be printed are selected. Press the cen-  
tral button of the controller to continue.  
The information (i+) button switches between the single frame and index playback formats on the  
PictBridge screen. Enlarged playback, activated with the magnification button, can be used to  
examine image files on the screen.  
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No. of prints:  
Print size:  
Layout:  
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The number of prints in the print run is displayed as well as the  
print parameters selected with the menu. See the menu navigation  
section for more information (p. 160). Press the central button of  
the controller to begin printing, or press the menu button to return  
to the PictBridge screen.  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Print quality:  
Data print:  
:start  
Once printing begins, the operation can be canceled by press-  
ing the center of the controller. The printing-finished message  
indicates the end of the operation; turn the camera off to end  
the routine.  
Printing finished.  
OK  
Notes on Printing Errors  
If the battery is exhausted before the print run is complete, printing is canceled. Use a fully-charged  
battery or the optional AC adapter.  
If a minor problem occurs during printing, such as the paper runs out, follow the procedure recom-  
mended for the printer; no action is required for the camera. If a major printer error occurs, press  
the center of the controller to end the routine. Refer to the printer manual for the correct procedure  
for the printer problem. Check the printer settings before starting again and deselect the images  
that were printed.  
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Navigating the PictBridge Menu  
Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2)  
move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. The  
options that can be changed vary with the printer.  
Activate the menu with the menu button.  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu  
changes as the tabs are highlighted.  
Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose  
setting needs to be changed.  
With the menu option highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings are displayed  
with the current setting highlighted. If “Start” is displayed, press the center of the con-  
troller to continue.  
Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting.  
Press the central button of the controller  
to select the highlighted setting.  
Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will  
return to the menu options and the new setting will  
be displayed. To return to the PictBridge screen,  
press the menu button. Read the following sec-  
tions on information on the menu options.  
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Batch print  
Index print  
–
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Batch Print  
Batch print in section 1 selects all still images on the memory card for printing. Two options are  
available:  
All-frames - to print all images on the card. A screen opens so the number of copies of each image  
can be specified. A maximum number of fifty images can be printed.  
Reset - to cancel changes made with the batch print option or with the print selection screen.  
Index Print  
An index print of all still images on the memory card can be made. The quality and size of the print  
can be specified with the camera menu. The number of images per page varies with the printer. The  
print-setup confirmation screen is displayed before the print routine starts.  
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Paper Size  
Paper size  
Sizes  
Printer setup  
N.American  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
The paper size of the print can be specified. The printer-setup  
option uses the size set with the printer. The sizes option should  
be set first, see below.  
Layout  
Print quality  
Data print  
Sizes  
To set paper sizes depending on region. This changes the paper-size option above to common  
sizes used in particular areas.  
Layout  
The layout of the print can be set. The printer-setup option uses the layout parameters of the print-  
er. Borderless printing can be specified with the camera as well as the number of images per page.  
Print Quality  
The print quality can be set. The printer-setup option uses the quality set with the printer. The fine  
quality can be specified with the camera.  
Data Print  
Data can be printed with the image. The printer-setup option uses the options set with the printer.  
The date of capture and the file name can be selected for printing. Data printing can also be dis-  
abled with the menu.  
Printing Notes  
The following are the dimensions for postcard, L, and 2L paper sizes in both  
millimeters and inches for your reference:  
Postcard  
100 X 148mm  
89 X 127mm  
127 X 178mm  
3.9 X 5.9 in.  
3.5 X 5.0 in.  
5.0 X 7.0 in.  
L
2L  
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DPOF print  
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DPOF Print  
DPOF print in section 3 allows still images and an index print selected with the DPOF printing  
options in section 2 of the playback menu to be printed from a DPOF compatible PictBridge printer.  
Simply select the start option from the menu to begin the routine.  
No. of prints:  
Print size:  
Layout:  
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Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
The number of prints in the print run is displayed; an index print is  
counted as one. Press the central button of the controller to begin  
printing, or press the menu button to return to the PictBridge  
menu.  
Print quality:  
Data print:  
:start  
Once printing begins, the operation can be canceled by press-  
ing the center of the controller. The printing-finished message  
indicates the end of the operation; press the center of the con-  
troller and turn the camera off to end the routine.  
Printing finished.  
OK  
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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 Konica Minolta ser-  
vice facility.  
Problem  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The batteries are dead.  
Recharge battery (p. 22).  
Nothing displayed  
on the data panel  
or the monitors.  
Check that the adapter is connected to  
the camera and a live electrical outlet  
(p. 25).  
The AC adapter is not connect-  
ed properly.  
The camera will  
not work.  
Turn off the camera and allow it to  
“Err” displayed on The camera is hot or it has been cool. If “Err” is still displayed on the  
the data panel.  
left in a very hot environment.  
camera after it cools, remove and  
replace the battery or power cord.  
Memory card is full and unable  
to store an image at the image-  
quality or image-size setting on  
the camera.  
Insert a new memory card (p. 26),  
delete some images (p. 41), or change  
the image-quality or image-size setting  
(p. 82).  
“000” is displayed  
on the frame  
counter.  
Shutter will not  
release.  
No-card warning  
appears on the  
monitors.  
No memory card in the camera.  
Insert a memory card (p. 26).  
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Problem  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Make sure the subject is within the aut-  
ofocus range (0.5m - ∞ / 1.6 ft - ∞) or  
use the macro mode (p. 49).  
Subject is too close.  
Focus signal is  
red.  
The camera is in macro mode.  
Cancel the macro mode setting (p. 49).  
Pictures are not  
sharp.  
Use the focus-lock function to focus on  
an object at the same distance as the  
subject (p. 34) or use manual focus (p.  
46).  
A special situation is preventing  
the autofocus system from  
focusing (p. 35)  
Pictures are taken  
indoors or in low-  
light situations  
without flash.  
Slow shutter speeds result in  
blurred images when the cam-  
era is hand-held.  
Use Anti-shake or a tripod, change the  
camera sensitivity to a higher setting (p.  
74), or use the flash (p. 36).  
While using flash,  
the pictures are  
too dark.  
Move closer to the subject or change  
the camera sensitivity to a higher set-  
ting (p. 74).  
The subject is beyond the flash range (p. 75).  
A shadow  
Lens hood mount-  
The lens hood blocks the light  
ed when using  
appears on the  
bottom of the  
image.  
Always remove the lens hood when  
using the built-in flash.  
from the built-in flash.  
flash.  
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Problem  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Shooting data is  
displayed, but  
live image is  
entirely black or  
white.  
Camera set to  
manual-  
exposure mode  
(M).  
Shutter speed and  
Change the shutter speed or aperture  
value until an image appears on the  
monitor (p. 56).  
aperture combination is  
extremely under or overexpos-  
ing the live image.  
With still images, automatic monitor amplification activates under low-light  
conditions (p. 34). Although the live image is black and white, the recorded  
still image will be color. In movie recording, the Night Movie mode will  
record black and white images.  
Camera used  
under low-light  
conditions.  
Live image turns  
black and white.  
Inaccurate expo-  
sures with very  
bright or dark  
scenes.  
Metering-mode  
indicator is red.  
Subject or scene is outside the  
metering range of the camera.  
Change the camera sensitivity (p. 74) or  
the light levels.  
If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the battery, or unplug and  
reconnect the AC adapter. Always turn the camera off using the main switch otherwise the memory  
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 memory card.  
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.  
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About the Lithium-ion Battery Charger Cord  
The included AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord in the region  
where it was purchased.  
Region  
Product code  
APC-110  
APC-120  
APC-130  
APC-140  
Continental Europe, China, Korea, Singapore (220-240V)  
Great Britain, Hong Kong (220V-240V)  
United States, Canada (110V-120V)  
Japan (100V)  
Attaching the Ferrite core FRC-100  
When using an optional remote cord (RC-1000S or RC-1000L), or when operating the cam-  
era with the optional DiMAGE Capture software, the cord and USB cable must have the  
supplied ferrite core (FRC-100) attached. The ferrite core reduces harmful interference.  
Slide a thin blunt object under the two latches on the  
core to open it.  
The core must be placed on the end of the cable that is  
connected to the camera as shown on the right.  
Place the core around the cable and close. Confirm the  
latches on the core have caught.  
Remote  
cord  
USB  
cable  
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Care and Storage  
Read this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With proper care, your  
camera will provide years of service.  
Camera Care  
• Do not subject the camera to shock or impact.  
• Turn off the camera when transporting.  
• This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing batteries or the memory card,  
or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera.  
• When at the beach or near water, take care not to expose the camera to water or sand. 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 gently wipe the lens with a cloth or  
tissue designed for optics. Use lens-cleaning fluid if necessary.  
• 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.  
Memory Card Care and Handling  
Memory Cards are manufactured with precision electronic components. The following may cause  
data loss or damage:  
• Improper use of the card.  
• Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact.  
• Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.  
• Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card.  
• Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or a computer is accessing the  
card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.).  
• Touching the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects.  
• Using the card beyond its life. Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary.  
• When using an IBM Microdrive, do not subject the camera to vibrations.  
Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. It is recommended that a copy  
of the card data be made.  
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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.  
• Do not store the battery when it is fully charged.  
• When storing the battery for extended periods, recharge it for five minutes every six months. The battery  
may not be able to be charged if completely exhausted.  
• A special built-in, long-life battery supplies power to the clock and memory when the camera is turned  
off. If the camera resets each time it is turned off, the battery is exhausted. It must be replaced at a  
Konica Minolta service facility.  
• Keep battery and camera charger contacts clean. Dirty contacts can prevent charging. If the contacts  
become dirty, wipe them with a cotton swab.  
LCD Monitor Care  
• The LCD monitor and EVF are manufactured using high-precision technology and more than 99.99% of  
the pixels operate properly. Less than 0.01% of the monitor pixels are displayed as color or bright  
points; this is not monitor defect and does not affect the recorded image.  
• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently damaged.  
• In 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 program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized  
recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright laws. Taking pictures or images of  
performances, exhibitions, etc. is prohibited without approval and can infringe on copyright. Images  
protected by copyright can only be used under the provisions within the copyright laws.  
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Before Improtant Events or Journeys  
• Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries.  
• Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction.  
Questions and Service  
• If you have questions about your camera or charger, contact your local camera dealer or write to the  
Konica Minolta distributor in your area.  
• Before shipping your camera or charger for repair, please contact a Konica Minolta Service Facility.  
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The following marks may be found on the product:  
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the  
EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE  
stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).  
FCC Compliance Statement  
Declaration on Conformity  
Digital Camera:  
DiMAGE A2  
Tested To Comply  
With FCC Standards  
Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc.  
Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con-  
ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modi-  
fications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to  
operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-  
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference  
by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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Index  
AC adapter, 25, 67, 147  
Adobe RGB, 2, 102, 103, 152  
Auto focus  
Controller, 78-79, 179  
Diopter adjustment, 29  
Display  
Continuous, 46  
Flex Focus Point (FFP), 48, 49, 107  
Full-time, 143  
Single-shot, 46  
Enlarged, 43  
Formats, 42, 45  
Histogram, 19, 40, 41  
Index, 42, 121  
Subject Tracking, 46, 106  
Signals, 35, 46  
Anti-shake, 37, 143  
Auto power save, 24, 142, 151  
Battery  
Playback, 19  
Recording, 18, 45  
DMF (Direct Manual Focus), 105, 107  
DPOF print, 126-127, 152  
Electronic keyboard, 98, 99, 138  
Ev, 59, 111  
EVF mode, 108, 134, 143  
Exposure  
Care and storage, 4, 170  
Changing, 23  
Charging, 4, 5, 22  
Condition, 24  
Bulb, 57  
Camera  
Compensation, 59, 110  
Lock, 50, 94, 106  
Body, 14  
Strap, 20  
Metering, 69, 107  
Exposure modes  
Camera sensitivity (ISO), 55, 56, 74, 75  
Color mode, 2, 102, 103, 136  
Color saturation compensation, 62, 78  
Continuous advance  
Bracketing, 62  
Aperture priority, 54, 144  
Auto, 32, 52  
Digital Subject Programs, 58, 106  
Manual, 56, 57, 104, 145  
Program, 51, 144  
High speed, 64  
Standard, 64  
UHS, 64  
Contrast compensation, 62, 79  
Copy, 122, 152  
Data panel, 17  
Data imprinting, 98  
Date and time  
Shutter priority, 55, 144  
Program manual, 145  
Program shift, 56  
External power supplies, 25, 177, 178  
File organization, 152  
Filter, 62, 79, 179  
Flash  
Displayed, 19, 153  
Setup, 20, 138  
Delete, 41, 100, 119  
Depth-of-field preview, 77, 136  
Digital Effects  
Attaching, 75, 76, 88  
Compatible flash units, 75, 93  
Compensation, 59, 110  
Metering, 92-93  
Range, 36, 75  
Bracket, 62  
Signals, 36  
Terminal, 76  
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Flash modes  
Fill-flash, 86  
Playback  
Enlarged, 43  
Manual, 92-93  
Rear sync, 87  
Index, 42, 121  
Instant, 100  
Red-eye reduction, 86  
Remote, 88-91  
Slow shutter sync., 87  
Wireless, 88-91  
Movie, 44  
Single frame, 40-41  
Voice memo, 115  
Quick View, 40  
Recording  
Basic operation, 33  
Flex Digital Magnifier, 105, 133  
Flex Focus Point (FFP), 48, 49, 107, 133  
Focus lock, 34, 35  
Focus signals, 35, 46  
Folder  
Movie, 38, 111-114  
Voice memo, 101  
Reset  
Create, 138  
Name, 19, 137, 152-153  
New, 138  
Camera, 139-141  
Movie mode, 114  
Recording mode, 95  
Organization, 152-153  
Format memory cards, 27, 120, 153  
Frame-selection screen, 118  
Image  
Self-timer, 68  
Sharpness, 97  
Shortcuts, 65, 132-134  
Slide Show, 124-125  
Time-lapse movie, 66  
White balance  
File name, 152-153  
Size, 82-83, 85  
Quality, 82-84  
Auto, 70  
Interval  
Calibration, 71, 76  
Custom, 70, 76  
Light sources, 70, 111  
Preset, 70  
Drive mode, 66  
Setup, 96  
Time-lapse movie, 66  
Lock, 121  
Macro, 37, 49  
Manual focus, 47  
Memory, 72-73, 106  
Memory card  
Changing, 26-27  
Format, 27, 120, 153  
Monitor  
Amplification, 34, 104  
Display, 18-19  
PictBridge, 158  
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Technical Specifications  
Number of effective pixels:  
CCD:  
8.0 million  
2/3-type progressive primary-color CCD with a total  
of 8.3 million pixels  
Camera sensitivity (ISO):  
Auto and 64, 100, 200, 400, and 800 ISO equiva-  
lents  
Aspect ratio:  
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  
Filter diameter:  
49 mm  
Autofocusing system:  
Shutter:  
Built-in flash recycling time:  
Viewfinder LCD:  
Video AF  
CCD electronic shutter plus mechanical shutter  
5s (approx)  
11 mm (0.44 in.) color-filter type VGA full-color dis-  
play.  
Monitor LCD:  
Field of view:  
46 mm (1.8 inch) low-temperature polysilicon TFT  
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 2.0, DPOF, and Exif 2.21 compliant.  
Yes  
File formats:  
PRINT Image Matching II:  
Menu languages:  
AV output:  
English, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese.  
NTSC and PAL  
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Battery:  
One NP-400 lithium-ion battery  
Battery performance (recording): Approx. number of recorded images: 280 frames.  
Based on the CIPA standard with a NP-400 lithium-  
ion battery, full-size images (3264 X 2448), fine  
image quality, EVF off, LCD monitor on, flash used  
with 50% of the frames, no instant playback, no  
voice memo.  
Battery performance (playback): Approx. continuous playback time: 240 min. Based  
on the CIPA standard with a NP-400 lithium-ion bat-  
tery, LCD monitor on.  
External power source:  
AC adapter (AC-1L or AC-11)  
External High-Power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100  
Battery Pack BP-400  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
117.0 (W) X 85.0 (H) X 113.5 (D) mm  
4.61 (W) X 3.35 (H) X 4.47 (D) in  
Approximately 565g (19.8 oz)  
(without batteries or memory card)  
0° - 40°C (32° - 104°F)  
Operating temperature:  
Operating humidity:  
5 - 85% (noncondensing)  
Lithium-ion Battery Charger BC-400  
Input voltage:  
Weight:  
AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz  
86g (3.0 oz.)  
Dimensions:  
65 (W) X 90 (H) X 30 (D) mm  
2.56 (W) X 3.54 (H) X 1.18 (D) in  
Lithium-ion Battery NP-400  
Voltage:  
7.4V, 1500mAh  
Weight:  
85g (3.0 oz.)  
Dimensions:  
56.0 (W) X 39.5 (H) X 21.0 (D) mm  
2.20 (W) X 1.56 (H) X 0.83 (D) in  
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and  
are subject to change without notice.  
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Battery Pack BP-400  
The Battery Pack BP-400 is a portable power source for the camera.  
This accessory uses two NP-400 lithium-ion batteries or six Ni-MH or  
alkaline batteries to power the camera. For more details on the Battery  
Pack BP-400 or other accessories listed in this manual, contact your  
local Konica Minolta dealer.  
Approximate recording performance  
With two NP-400 lithium-ion batteries  
With six 2100mAh Ni-MH batteries  
560 frames  
290 frames  
Based on the following test conditions: full-size images, standard image quality, EVF off, LCD moni-  
tor on, flash used with 50 % of frames, no instant playback, no voice memo  
Approximate continuous playback performance  
With two NP-400 lithium-ion batteries  
With six 2100mAh Ni-MH batteries  
480 minutes  
270 minutes  
Based on the following test conditions: LCD monitor on, EVF off.  
This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta.  
Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Konica Minolta may result in unsatisfactory per-  
formance or damage to the product and its accessories.  
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Filter Examples  
+1  
–1  
+2  
–2  
+3  
–3  
+4  
–4  
+5  
–5  
Filter levels  
with color images  
0
Filter settings with black and white  
images.  
For more on Filter effects,  
see page 79.  
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