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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Color Mode

    COLOR MODE Below are examples of the Natural and Natural Plus color modes. The color mode is set in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 64). For more on color modes see page 68. Natural Natural Plus XAMPLES...

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    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.

  • Page 4: For Proper And Safe Use

    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 •...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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. • Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 7 CAUTION • Do not point a photographic lens directly at the sun. If sunlight is focused on an inflam- mable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap when the lens is not in use. • Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Color mode ........................2 Before you begin ......................3 For proper and safe use....................4 Names of parts .......................14 Camera body.......................14 Recording mode display..................16 Viewfinder......................17 Getting up and running....................18 Attaching the camera strap .................18 Attaching a lens ....................19 Removing a lens....................19 Diopter adjustment ....................20 Installing the monitor protection panel ..............20 Charging the battery....................21...
  • Page 9 Rotating images ....................35 Histogram display....................35 Deleting single images ..................36 Changing the playback display ................37 Enlarged playback....................38 Advanced recording .......................39 Exposure-mode dial ....................39 Program - P ......................40 Full -auto program ....................40 Program shift - P ..................41 Aperture priority - A .....................42 Shutter priority - S ....................43 Manual exposure - M ..................44 Bulb exposures..................45...
  • Page 10 Color temperature ..................62 Memory - storing camera settings...............63 Recording menu ......................64 Navigating the recording menu ................64 Image size and image quality................66 Color mode......................68 About Adobe RGB ....................68 Digital Effects (FX) Control..................69 Recording mode reset ..................70 Bracketing setup....................70 Bracketing order ....................70 Flash modes......................71 Wireless/Remote flash ..................72 Wireless/Remote camera and flash ranges ............74...
  • Page 11 Opening the custom & setup menus ................91 Custom menu .........................92 AF / Shutter release priority setup ..............94 Focus-hold button setup..................94 AF / MF button setup...................94 AEL button setup....................95 AF with shutter-release button ................95 Auto AF setup......................96 Control-dial setup ....................96 Control-dial (exposure compensation) setup ............96 Control-dial lock....................97 Exposure-compensation setup................97 AF illuminator ......................97...
  • Page 12 LCD backlight ....................109 Auto power save....................109 Menu section memory ..................110 Delete confirmation....................110 Clean CCD......................110 Reset default......................112 Accessory notes ......................114 AC Adapter AC-11 (sold separately)..............114 About the battery charger cord................114 Vertical Control Grip VC-7D (sold separately)...........115 Focusing-screen compatibility ................115 Lens shadowing....................115 Smooth focus.....................116 Focal-length conversion..................116 CCD-plane indicator ..................117...
  • Page 13 Removing the driver software - Windows ............131 PictBridge ......................132 Notes on printing errors..................133 Navigating the PictBridge menu................134 Batch print ....................135 Index print....................135 Paper size ....................136 Layout.....................136 Print quality.....................137 Data print....................137 DPOF print .....................137 Troubleshooting ......................138 Care and storage......................141 Camera care......................141 Cleaning ......................141 Storage ......................141 Operating temperatures and conditions ............142...

  • Page 14: Names Of Parts

    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. 141). 1. Front control dial 12.
  • Page 15 1. Main switch 15. Card-slot door (p. 24) 2. Eyepiece sensors* 16. Controller & Spot-AF button (p. 54) 3. Viewfinder* (p. 17) 17. Focus-area switch (p. 54) 4. Eyepiece cup (p. 59) 18. Access lamp 5. Accessory shoe 19. Anti-Shake switch (p. 32) 6.

  • Page 16: Recording Mode Display

    RECORDING MODE DISPLAY The recording display shows information on camera operation in panels. The information displayed varies with the functions set. As the camera is rotated to a vertical position, display automatically rotates to compensate for the camera position. 1. Memory / exposure mode / exposure panel 2.

  • Page 17: Viewfinder

    VIEWFINDER Wide focus frame Spot AF area (p. 54) Local focus areas (p. 55) Spot-metering area (p. 50) The spot AF area and local focus areas are illuminated briefly to indicate the point of focus when the focus is locked. 1.

  • Page 18: Getting Up And Running

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries, memory cards, and lenses as well as the use of external power supplies. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP Always keep the camera strap around your neck in the event that you drop the camera.

  • Page 19: Attaching A Lens

    ATTACHING A LENS This camera uses interchangeable lenses. See page 117 for compatible lenses. Never touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens contacts and mirror. Take care not to let dust enter the body. Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens.

  • Page 20: Diopter Adjustment

    DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT The EVF has a built-in diopter that can be adjusted between –3.0 to +1.0. While looking through the EVF, turn the diopter- adjustment dial until the viewfinder focus frame is sharp. INSTALLING THE MONITOR PROTECTION PANEL Install the monitor protection panel by placing the top of the panel at the top of the monitor frame on the camera and lower panel until it clicks into place at the bottom.

  • Page 21: Charging The Battery

    CHARGING THE BATTERY Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery, 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.

  • Page 22: Installing And Changing The Battery

    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 release toward the back of the camera.

  • Page 23: Battery Condition Indicator

    System Accessories This camera can be powered directly from a household electrical outlet with the optional AC Adapter AC-11. See page 114 on how to connect the adapter to the camera. Contact your local Konica Minolta dealer for more information.

  • Page 24: Inserting And Changing A Memory Card

    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, “----”...

  • Page 25: Turning On The Camera

    A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. 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 information: North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/ Europe: http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com...

  • Page 26: Setting The Date And Time

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME After initially inserting a memory card and battery, a message opens requesting that camera’s clock and calendar be set. Images are recorded with the date and time of capture. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the setup menu section on pages 102 and 107.

  • Page 27: Basic Recording

    BASIC RECORDING SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY While pressing the dial release, turn the exposure dial to the program (P) position. The camera controls the exposure system. Full-auto program (circled P) acts like the program mode, except that the many of the recording functions are reset each time it is selected, see page 40 for more information.

  • Page 28: Basic Recording Operation

    BASIC RECORDING OPERATION Place the subject within the focus frame. The subject must be within the focus range of the lens. If using a zoom lens, change the focal length to frame the subject. Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the autofocus and autoexposure systems (1).

  • Page 29: Focus Signals

    FOCUS SIGNALS The viewfinder focus signal indicates the status of the autofocus system. Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto lenses, or in low light conditions. Focus locked. Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF - p. 52). Indicator blinks - cannot focus. The shutter is locked. Focusing (Continuous AF).

  • Page 30: Focus Lock

    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.

  • Page 31: Using The Built-In Flash

    USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses with focal lengths from 24mm or longer. When using lenses shorter than 24mm, the corners of the image are not be fully illuminated. The lens hood and certain lenses can cause shadowing, see page 115. The shutter will not release while the flash is charging.

  • Page 32: Anti-Shake System

    ANTI-SHAKE SYSTEM The Anti-Shake system minimizes the affect of camera shake, a slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion. Camera shake is more pronounced at long focal lengths than short ones. Anti-Shake is less effective with moving subjects or when the camera is panned, shutter speeds of 1/4 second or longer, and short object distances.

  • Page 33: Display Button

    DISPLAY BUTTON Press the display button to switch the monitor display among full, basic, and off. For more on the full display, see page 16. Basic 1. Memory register (p. 63) 9. White-balance display (p. 60) 2. Exposure mode (p. 39) 10.

  • Page 34: Basic Playback

    BASIC PLAYBACK Images can be viewed in the playback mode. This section covers the basic playback functions. The playback mode has additional menu functions, see page 82. VIEWING IMAGES The left/right keys of the Press playback controller both button to activate the control dials can be playback mode.

  • Page 35: Rotating Images

    ROTATING IMAGES Press the down key of the controller to rotate a displayed image 90° left, 90° right, or horizontally. HISTOGRAM DISPLAY To view the histogram of the displayed image, press the up key. Press the down key to return to single-frame playback.

  • Page 36: Deleting Single Images

    DELETING SINGLE IMAGES The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. To delete a displayed image, press the delete button; a confirmation screen opens. Use the left/right keys to highlight “Yes.” “No” cancels the operation. Delete this frame? Press the controller to execute the command on the confirmation screen.

  • Page 37: Changing The Playback Display

    CHANGING THE PLAYBACK DISPLAY The display button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles through to the next format: full display, image only, index playback. The index display can be changed in section 1 of the playback menu. Full display Image only Index playback...

  • Page 38: Enlarged Playback

    ENLARGED PLAYBACK image The front control dial enlarged closer scrolls through examination. images. RAW images maximum magnification cancel enlarged depends on image size playback. from 2.4X for small images to 4.7X for large The rear control dial images. RAW images changes magnification.

  • Page 39: Advanced Recording

    ADVANCED RECORDING This section contains detailed information on the camera’s recording functions and operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need. EXPOSURE-MODE DIAL The exposure-mode dial is used to select the exposure modes as well as memorized camera settings. See the following sections for more information on the exposure modes.

  • Page 40: Program - P

    PROGRAM - P Program exposure is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 39). Like full-auto program, program controls both the shutter speed and aperture required for each exposure. The operation is the same as described in the basic recording operation section on page 28. However, unlike full-auto program, functions set in this mode do not reset when the position of the exposure-mode dial is changed.

  • Page 41: Program Shift - P

    PROGRAM SHIFT - P Program-shift function allows adjustment to the shutter- speed/aperture combination determined by the camera in both the program and full-auto program exposure modes. The built-in flash cannot be used with program shift. If the flash is raised, any changes made with program shift are canceled. Press the shutter-release button partway down until the shutter speed and aperture are displayed.

  • Page 42: Aperture Priority - A

    APERTURE PRIORITY - A Aperture priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 39). The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed to ensure correct exposure. Turn either control dial to adjust the aperture. The aperture value changes depending on the position of the exposure- compensation dial, see camera notes on page 41.

  • Page 43: Shutter Priority - S

    SHUTTER PRIORITY - S Shutter priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 39). The photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate aperture to ensure correct exposure. Turn either control dial to adjust the shutter speed between 30 and 1/4000 second.

  • Page 44: Manual Exposure - M

    MANUAL EXPOSURE - M Manual exposure mode The front control dial allows individual changes shutter selection shutter speed. speeds and apertures. This mode overrides the The rear control dial exposure system giving changes the aperture. the photographer total control over the final Press and hold the AEL exposure.

  • Page 45: Bulb Exposures

    The shutter speed and aperture value change depending on the position of the exposure- compensation dial, see camera notes on page 41. The operation of the control dials in the manual exposure mode can be changed with the custom menu (p. 96). When using flash, the shutter speed cannot exceed the flash-sync speed, see page 42.

  • Page 46: Exposure Lock - Ael Button

    EXPOSURE LOCK - AEL BUTTON The AE lock button locks the automatic exposure system without activating the AF 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 active (p.

  • Page 47: About Slow Sync

    The increments on the scale depend on the exposure-compensation dial position. See camera notes on page 41. The examples below are based on a 0.5 Ev increment. The metered area is 1.0Ev less (–) than the locked exposure. +2.5EV The arrow indicates the metered area is 0.5Ev more (+) or less (–) than the greatest value on the scale in comparison to the locked exposure.

  • Page 48: Exposure And Flash Compensation

    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. To compensate the ambient exposure, press the dial release and turn the exposure-compensation dial to the appropriate position (1).
  • Page 49 Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by high key or low key subjects. 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 results in an image with normal tonal values.

  • Page 50: Metering Modes

    METERING MODES The metering mode specifies the metering pattern. Turn the metering-mode dial to the appropriate position to select the mode. 14-segment honeycomb-pattern metering - the camera’s standard metering mode appropriate for most photographic situations. By combining information on the subject’s distance and position from the autofocus system, this mode is less influenced by spot lighting or backlighting.

  • Page 51: Camera Sensitivity - Iso

    CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO Seven settings can be selected for camera sensitivity: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, and 3200*. The numerical values are based on the film ISO equivalent: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Press the ISO button (1) to open the setup screen. The left/right keys of the controller and the control dials change the setting.

  • Page 52: Focus-Mode Dial

    FOCUS-MODE DIAL Single-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, automatic AF, and manual focus is set with the focus-mode dial. Turn the focus-mode dial (1) to the appropriate position to select the focus mode. The active focus mode is displayed on the monitor. The AF system activates when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down.

  • Page 53: Af / Mf Button

    Press the depth-of-field preview button to stop down the aperture. Camera Notes Some Konica Minolta lenses are equipped with focus-hold buttons. Section 1 in the custom menu allows the focus-hold button to be used for depth-of-field preview (p. 94).

  • Page 54: Focus-Area Switch

    FOCUS-AREA SWITCH The focus-area switch controls which AF areas are used. The switch has three positions: Wide focus area - to use the wide focus frames in the viewfinder to focus. See the basic operation section on page 28. Pressing and holding the four- way controller keys also activates and locks focus with the wide focus area.

  • Page 55: Focus-Area Selection

    Focus-area selection Slide the focus-area switch to the focus-area selection position. Use the controller to select the AF area; the camera focuses each time an area is selected. The eight way keys select the local areas and the central button selects the spot AF area. active area indicated on the monitor...

  • Page 56: Drive Modes

    DRIVE MODES The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Indicators showing the selected drive mode appear on the monitor. The drive mode is set with the drive-mode dial. Simply turn the dial using the lever on the front to the appropriate position to select the mode.

  • Page 57: Continuous-Advance Notes

    CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE NOTES Continuous-advance mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. The maximum frame rate with continuous advance is 3 frames per second. The maximum number of frames that can be captured depend on the image size and quality settings.

  • Page 58: Bracketing Notes

    BRACKETING NOTES Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure. Exposure and flash brackets can be made. Select continuous-advance bracketing or single-frame advance bracketing with the drive- mode dial (p.

  • Page 59: Attaching The Eyepiece Cap

    Eyepiece Corrector 1000 series diopters can be used if the adjustable viewfinder diopter is not sufficient. These accessories are mounted on the viewfinder frame as described above. For more information on these and other accessories, contact your Konica Minolta dealer.

  • Page 60: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE White balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear natural. The active white-balance mode is displayed in the white-balance panel on the monitor. Turn the white-balance dial to the appropriate position. Auto white balance - to automatically detect the type of light and adjust the white balance accordingly.

  • Page 61: Custom White Balance

    Custom White Balance Custom-white-balance function allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition. Three setting can be stored in the camera. With the white balance dial in the custom position, press the white-balance button to open the setting screen. Custom white balance The control dials and the left/right controller keys select a previous custom setting stored on register 1, 2, or 3,...

  • Page 62: Color Temperature

    A calibration error may occur under extremely bright Select register light sources, especially with flash units. If an error Custom WB error. occurs, a message appears on the monitor and the white-balance indicator is yellow. Highlight the return button and press the center of the controller. Recalibrate using a gray card as a reference target to reduce the intensity of the illumination.

  • Page 63: Memory - Storing Camera Settings

    MEMORY - STORING CAMERA SETTINGS Three sets of camera settings can be saved. This saves time under frequently repeating conditions by eliminating the need to set the camera. 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.

  • Page 64: Recording Menu

    RECORDING MENU In recording mode, press the menu button to open and close the menu. The four-way keys of the controller and the control dials move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. NAVIGATING THE RECORDING MENU Activate the recording menu with the menu button.
  • Page 65 To set image resolution (p. 66). Image size L: 3008x2000 To set file type and compression (p. 66). Quality Fine To select color mode and color space (p. 68). Color mode Natural: sRGB Digital FX – Contrast, sharpness, saturation, and hue controls (p. 69). Reset –...

  • Page 66: Image Size And Image Quality

    IMAGE SIZE AND IMAGE QUALITY Image size and quality are set in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 64). Changes are displayed on the monitor. L: 3008 X 2000 (Large) M: 2256 X 1496 (Medium) S: 1504 X 1000 (Small) RAW image RAW &...
  • Page 67 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 of differing sizes and quality. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others.

  • Page 68: Color Mode

    COLOR MODE The color mode controls what the image looks like as well as the color space. The color mode is set in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 64). See the color examples on page 2. Natural Color - reproduces the colors in the scene faithfully. Employs the sRGB color space.

  • Page 69: Digital Effects (Fx) Control

    DIGITAL EFFECTS (FX) CONTROL The Digital Effects Control can adjust image contrast, saturation, sharpness, and hue. See page 147 for Digital Image size Effects examples. These controls are accessed from Quality section 1 of the recording menu (p. 64). Color mode Digital FX Enter Highlight “Enter”...

  • Page 70: Recording Mode Reset

    RECORDING MODE RESET The recording mode functions can be reset in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 64). When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Focus area selection Spot AF area p.

  • Page 71: Flash Modes

    FLASH MODES The flash mode can be changed in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 64). For the flash to fire, the built-in unit must be manually raised; lower the flash to prevent it from firing. The auto-white-balance setting gives priority to the flash’s color temperature.

  • Page 72: Wireless/Remote Flash

    WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH On-camera Wireless/Remote flash allows the camera to control flash an off-camera Program/Maxxum 5600HS(D) and 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 Wireless/...
  • Page 73 Raise the built-in flash on the camera and position the camera and flash around the subject. See the following page for operating ranges. Make sure no objects come between the camera and flash unit. The flash units can be test fired by pressing the AEL button on the camera. AEL button setup in section 1 of the custom menu should be set to one of the hold options.

  • Page 74: Wireless/Remote Camera And Flash Ranges

    WIRELESS/REMOTE CAMERA AND FLASH RANGES Flash-to-subject Camera-to-subject distance distance The camera and flash must be within 5m or 16.4 ft of the subject. Specifications with Maxxum / Program flash 5600HS(D) at ISO 100 Flash-to-subject distance Camera-to-subject Aperture distance Up to sync. speed 1/250 second 1/1000 second ƒ/2.8...

  • Page 75: Flash Control

    FLASH CONTROL ADI, pre-flash TTL, and manual flash control are available. Flash mode Fill-flash Flash control ADI flash Flash control is changed in section 2 of the recording menu Power ratio (p. 64). The flash control used depends on the lens and Setup 0.3Ev/3frames flash combination.

  • Page 76: Manual Flash And Power Ratio

    MANUAL FLASH AND POWER RATIO The output of the flash can be specified when using manual Flash mode Fill-flash Flash control Manual flash control with power ratios. Power ratio Setup 0.3Ev/3frames Set the flash-control option in section 2 of the recording Setup 0.3Ev/3frames menu to manual.

  • Page 77: Instant Playback

    INSTANT PLAYBACK After an image is captured, it can be displayed on the Inst.Playback 2 sec. Setup Image & info. monitors for two, five, or ten seconds before being saved. Noise reductn On When using continuous-advance bracketing, an index Interval –...

  • Page 78: Interval

    INTERVAL The interval mode makes a series of still images over a period of time, similar to time-lapse photography. Inst.Playback Setup Set the drive-mode dial to the single-frame advance Noise reductn position (p. 56) before opening the menu. Highlight “setup” Interval Setup in the interval option in section 3 on the recording menu and...
  • Page 79 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.

  • Page 80: A Short Guide To Photography

    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.

  • Page 81: Light Sources And Color

    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 flexible. 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.

  • Page 82: Playback Menu

    PLAYBACK MENU In playback mode, press the menu button to open and close the menu. The four-way keys of the controller and the control dials move the cursor in the menu (p. 65). Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK MENU Activate the recording menu with the menu button.

  • Page 83: Frame-Selection Screen

    To delete images on the memory card (p. 84). Delete – To format the memory card (p. 85). Format – To select one or all folders to view in playback (p. 85). View folder All folders Folder name 100KM023 To select the folder to view in playback (p. 85). Lock –...

  • Page 84: Delete

    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 Delete – the playback menu. Before an image is deleted, a Format –...

  • Page 85: Format

    FORMAT When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased. The formatting function in section 1 of the playback menu 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.

  • Page 86: Lock

    LOCK Single, multiple, or all images on the memory card or in a folder specified with the view- folder option can be locked. A locked image cannot be deleted by either the playback menu functions or the delete button. Important images should be locked. Images are locked in section 1 of the playback menu (p.

  • Page 87: Index Playback Format

    INDEX PLAYBACK FORMAT The index-format option in section 1 of the playback menu can specify a four, nine, and sixteen image display for index playback (p. 37) and frame-selection screens (p. 83). A file browser can also be used in place of the index playback display mode;...

  • Page 88: Slide Show

    SLIDE SHOW Section 2 of the playback menu starts the slide-show function. This function automatically displays images every Slide show Enter five seconds on the card or in the folder specified with the DPOF set view-folder option in section 1 of the menu. Date imprint Index print Highlight “Enter”...

  • Page 89: Dpof Setup

    DPOF SETUP The DPOF-set option is used to set an order for standard Slide show – DPOF set – prints from digital images. Single, multiple, or all images on Date imprint the memory card or in a folder specified with the view-folder Index print –...

  • Page 90: Date Imprint

    DATE IMPRINT To print the date of capture with each image with a Slide show – DPOF set – compatible DPOF printer, turn the menu option on. To Date imprint cancel date imprint, simply turn the option off. How the date Index print –...

  • Page 91: Opening The Custom & Setup Menus

    OPENING THE CUSTOM & SETUP MENUS The custom and setup menus can be accessed from both Setup menu the recording and playback modes. The buttons in the top Custom menu right corner of the menus are links to the other camera menus.

  • Page 92: Custom Menu

    CUSTOM MENU The custom menu controls operation preferences. See page 91 on how to open the custom menu. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus change as the tabs are highlighted. When the required menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 93 To set AF or shutter-release priority (p. 94). Priority setup To set the operation of a lens’ focus-hold button (p. 94). FocusHoldButt. Focus hold To set the operation of the AF/MF button (p. 94). AF/MF button Hold AEL button AE hold To set the operation of the AEL button (p.

  • Page 94: Af/Shutter Release Priority Setup

    Release priority indicator FOCUS-HOLD BUTTON SETUP Some Konica Minolta lenses are equipped with a focus-hold button. The operation of this button can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 92). This custom function has two options: Focus hold - pressing the focus-hold button on the lens locks the focus.

  • Page 95: Ael Button Setup

    AEL BUTTON SETUP The operation of the AEL button (p. 46) can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 92). This custom function has four options: AE hold - press and hold the AEL button to lock the exposure, release the button to unlock it.

  • Page 96: Auto Af Setup

    AUTO AF SETUP The operation of the Auto AF focus mode (p. 52) can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 92). This custom function has two options: Auto AF - the AF system automatically switches between single-shot AF and continuous AF depending on the subject’s motion.

  • Page 97: Control-Dial Lock

    CONTROL-DIAL LOCK Control-dial lock is set in section 2 of the custom menu (p. 92). When the control-dial lock is active, the exposure can be changed only when the AF system or exposure system have been activated with one of the camera controls. When the lock is off, the control dials are able to change the exposure at any time.

  • Page 98: Af Area Setup

    AF AREA SETUP The spot focus or local AF areas are illuminated when the camera focuses. The illumination period is selected in section 3 of the custom menu (p. 92) between 0.3 seconds and 0.6 seconds. AF area illuminator activation with the shutter-release button can also be turned off.

  • Page 99: Iso Button Setup

    ISO BUTTON SETUP The function selected with the ISO button (p. 51) can be ISO button set ISO menu setup 100 – 1600 switched between camera sensitivity (ISO) and Zone M set button Memory Matching in section 4 of the custom menu (p. 92). For more Custom reset –...

  • Page 100: Iso Menu Setup

    ISO MENU SETUP The ISO range available is selected section 4 of the custom ISO button set ISO menu setup 100 – 1600 menu (p. 92). See page 51 for more on camera sensitivity M set button Memory and ISO. Two ranges are available: Custom reset –...

  • Page 101: Custom Menu Reset

    CUSTOM MENU RESET The custom functions can be reset in section 4 of the custom menu (p. 92). When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. AF/Shutter-release priority setup AF priority p.

  • Page 102: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU The setup menu controls camera operation. See page 91 on how to open the setup menu. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus change as the tabs are highlighted. When the required menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 103 To set monitor brightness (p. 104). LCDbrightness – To specify camera operation with a computer (p. 104). Transfer mode Data storage To switch video output between NTSC and PAL (p. 105). Video output NTSC Audio signals To change or turn off audio signals (p. 106). Language English To set the menu language (p.

  • Page 104: Lcd Brightness

    LCD BRIGHTNESS Monitor brightness is adjusted in section 1 of the setup LCDbrightness Enter Transfer mode menu. Highlight “Enter” and press the central button of the Video output controller to open the LCD brightness setup screen. Audio signals Language Date/Time set Set LCD brightness Brightness is controlled in eleven levels.

  • Page 105: Video Output

    VIDEO OUTPUT Camera images can be displayed on a television. The video output can be changed between NTSC and PAL. North America uses the NTSC standard and Europe uses the PAL standard. Check which standard is used in your region to play back images on your television set.

  • Page 106: Audio Signals

    AUDIO SIGNALS When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, LCDbrightness – Transfer mode Data storage an audio signal gives a positive confirmation the AF system Video output NTSC has focused. This signals can be turned off in section 1 of Audio signals the setup menu (p.

  • Page 107: Date And Time Setup

    DATE AND TIME SETUP It is important to accurately set the clock. When a still image 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 or DiMAGE Master software. When the Date/Time-set option is selected and entered in section 1 of the setup menu, the date/time screen is displayed.

  • Page 108: Folder Name

    The next two (Standard) letters refer to Konica Minolta, and the last three numbers indicate the camera used; 023 indicates a Maxxum/Dynax 7D. A date folder name also starts with the three digit serial number and is...

  • Page 109: New Folder

    NEW FOLDER This allows the creation of new folders. The folder-name File # memory Folder name option in section 2 of the setup menu specifies the folder- Select folder name format. If multiple date-format folders are created, New folder Enter only the last folder can be used for storing images.

  • Page 110: Menu Section Memory

    MENU SECTION MEMORY The camera can remember which menu section was lasted LCD backlight 5 sec. Power save 3 min. opened. If the menu section memory function is on, when MenuSec.Memory the menu button is pressed, the last menu section that was Delete conf.
  • Page 111 The battery should be fully charged before cleaning the CCD. If battery power is low, this function cannot be used. LCD backlight The use of the optional AC adapter is recommended over Power save the use of the battery. Cleaning the CCD without sufficient MenuSec.Memory power will cause permanent damage.

  • Page 112: Reset Default

    RESET DEFAULT This option resets all camera modes and menus. When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Recording and Playback mode Monitor display Full display p. 33 Focus-area selection Spot AF area p.
  • Page 113 Custom menu AF/Shutter-release priority setup AF priority p. 94 Focus-hold button setup Focus hold p. 94 AF/MF button setup Hold p. 94 AEL button setup AE hold p. 95 AF with shutter-release button p. 95 Auto AF setup Auto AF p.

  • Page 114: Accessory Notes

    ACCESSORY NOTES This section contains operation and compatibility information with camera accessories. Please read it in its entirety to achieve the best results with your camera. AC ADAPTER AC-11 (SOLD SEPARATELY) The AC Adapter AC-11 allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet.

  • Page 115: Vertical Control Grip Vc-7D (Sold Separately)

    This camera is supplied with a type G spherical acute matte focusing screen. Type M, L, and ML screens can also be used. Focusing screens must be installed by an authorized Konica Minolta service facility. Contact Konica Minolta for more information.

  • Page 116: Smooth Focus

    SMOOTH FOCUS Some lenses or lens and teleconverter combinations can be difficult to focus manually. The following procedure disconnects the body’s AF system to make focusing easier. Metering accuracy and Anti-Shake performance is lower when using the function. This cannot be used with xi series or AF Power Zoom lenses. Turn the focus-mode dial to the manual-focus position.

  • Page 117: Ccd-Plane Indicator

    CCD-plane indicator LENS COMPATIBILITY All Konica Minolta AF lenses are compatible with this camera. MD and MC series lenses cannot be used. For our current line of lenses, contact your Konica Minolta dealer. The AF Macro Zoom 3X - 1X f/1.7-2.8 cannot be used with Anti-Shake (p. 32); turn Anti- Shake off.

  • Page 118: Flash Compatibility

    FLASH COMPATIBILITY 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 The 5400HS, 5400xi, and 5200i can be used with this camera with manual flash control only.

  • Page 119: Using The Flash Sync Terminal

    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 center negative (positive polarity) flash units with a voltage of 400V or lower.

  • Page 120: Data-Transfer Mode

    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 ~ 10.3.5 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...

  • Page 121: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    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.

  • Page 122: Connecting To Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition

    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.

  • Page 123: Manual Installation

    Manual installation To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-to-a- computer section on page 121. When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operating system will detect the new device and the add-new-hardware-wizard window opens. Place the DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 124 The add new hardware wizard confirms the location of the driver. One of three drivers may be located: MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf. The letter designating the CD-ROM drive varies between computers. Click “Next” to install the driver in the system. The last window confirms the driver has been installed.

  • Page 125: Auto Power Save (Data-Transfer Mode)

    Unplug the USB cable and turn off the camera. Remake the USB connection by reattaching the cable and turning the camera on. Konica 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.

  • Page 126: Memory Card Folder Organization

    MEMORY CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION Once the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder. To copy images, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer.
  • Page 127 When a new folder is created, the first three digits in the folder name is 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 is created with a number one greater than the greatest folder number on the memory card: e.g.

  • Page 128: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer

    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.

  • Page 129: Macintosh

    The hardware devices to be stopped are displayed. Highlight the device by clicking on it then click “Stop.” A confirmation screen appears to indicate the devices to be stopped. Clicking “OK” stops the device. A third and final screen appears to indicate the camera can be safely disconnected from the computer;...

  • Page 130: Changing The Memory Card (Data-Transfer Mode)

    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.

  • Page 131: Removing The Driver Software - Windows

    Click on the locations to display the files. The driver should be indicated with Konica Minolta, the camera name, or “USB Mass Storage Device.” Under certain conditions, the driver name may not contain these names.

  • Page 132: Pictbridge

    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 connected to the printer. Slide open the video out / USB port cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera.

  • Page 133: Notes On Printing Errors

    No. of prints: The number of prints in the print run are displayed as well Print size: Printer setup as the print parameters selected with the menu. See the Layout: Printer setup menu navigation section for more information (p. 134). Print quality: Printer setup Press the central button of the controller to begin printing,...

  • Page 134: Navigating The Pictbridge Menu

    NAVIGATING THE PICTBRIDGE MENU Pressing the menu button opens and closes the menu. The four-way keys of the controller and the control dials 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.

  • Page 135: Batch Print

    Batch print – Paper size Printer setup DPOF print – Index print – Layout Printer setup Print quality Printer setup Data print Printer setup Index to menu functions Batch print, 135 Index print, 135 Print quality, 137 Data print, 137 Layout, 136 DPOF print, 137 Paper size, 136...

  • Page 136: Paper Size

    Paper size The paper size of the print can be specified in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses the size Paper size Printer setup set with the printer. Layout Print quality Data print Highlight the current size setting in the menu and press the central button of the controller to open the paper-size screen.

  • Page 137: Print Quality

    Print quality The print quality can be set in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. 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 in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses the options set with the printer.

  • Page 138: Troubleshooting

    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 service facility. Problem Symptom Cause Solution The batteries are dead.
  • Page 139 Problem Symptom Cause Solution Make sure the subject is Subject is too close. within the focus range of the lens. Focus signal is blinking. Use the focus-lock function to A special situation is focus on an object at the preventing the autofocus same distance as the subject system from (p.
  • Page 140 Anti-Shake scale does not CCD setup error. scale is continues to blink, contact a work. blinking. Konica Minolta service facility. Unable to see Folder is not selected recorded Folder number with the view-folder Select the folder with the images in not displayed.

  • Page 141: Care And Storage

    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. •...

  • Page 142: Operating Temperatures And Conditions

    • Using the card beyond its life. Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary. • When using a 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.

  • Page 143: Lcd Monitor Care

    BEFORE IMPORTANT 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 •...

  • Page 144: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Number of effective pixels: 6.1 million CCD: APS-C size (23.5 X 15.7mm ) interline primary-color CCD with a total of 6.3 million pixels Camera sensitivity (ISO): Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 ISO equivalents Aspect ratio: A/D conversion: 12 bit Autofocusing system: TTL phase-detection system with CCD line sensor.
  • Page 145 Battery: One Lithium-ion Battery NP-400 Optional power source: AC adapter (AC-1L or AC-11) Vertical Control Grip VC-7D Battery performance (recording): Approx. number of recorded images: 400 frames. Based on the CIPA standard with a NP-400 lithium-ion battery, 512MB CompactFlash card. Dimensions: 150.0 (W) X 106.0 (H) X 77.5 (D) mm 5.9 (W) X 4.2 (H) X 3.1 (D) in...
  • Page 146 Declaration on Conformity 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 condi- tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 147: Digital Effects Control Examples

    DIGITAL EFFECTS CONTROL EXAMPLES The Digital Effects Controls are accessed from section 1 of the recording menu (p. 64) See page 69 on how to set Digital Effects. Contrast: -2 Contrast: +2 Saturation: -2 Normal Saturation: +2 Hue: -2 Hue: +2 Hue corrections are made by rotating the color in the image within a color space.
  • Page 148 © 2004 Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention. 9222-2181-11 MY-A409 Printed in Malaysia...

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