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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. This manual contains information regarding products introduced before June, 2001. To obtain compatibility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual.
  • Page 3 The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire. • Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required CAUTION •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of parts Camera body ...10 Data panel ...13 EVF and LCD monitor display ...14 Getting up and running...15 Camera-shake warning ...15 Attaching the camera strap ...16 Removing the lens cap...16 Attaching the lens hood...17 Inserting batteries ...18 Inserting the CompactFlash card ...18 Handling the camera ...19 Turning on the camera and displays ...19...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Flash modes ...76 Flash compensation ...78 Flash range...79 Attaching a Minolta accessory flash (sold separately) ...79 Navigating the recording-mode menu ...80 Recording-mode menu - Basic...82 Recording-mode menu - Custom 1 ...83 Recording-mode menu - Custom 2 ...84 Memory - storing camera settings ...85...

  • Page 6: Camera Body

    1. The focal-length scale on the zooming ring is given in 35mm focal-length equivalents. Both cameras have a 7.2 - 50.8 mm Minolta GT lens, but because of the CCD size, the DiMAGE 7 has an equivalent zooming range of 28 - 200mm and the DiMAGE 5 has an equivalent of 35 - 250mm.

  • Page 7: Data Panel

    NAMES OF PARTS Exposure modes (p. 46) Drive modes (p. 51) Image quality (p. 43) White balance (p. 58) Image size (p. 42) Camera sensitivity (p. 61) Function button Macro release (p. 69) Function dial (p. 40) Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 72) Focus-mode (AF/MF) button (p.

  • Page 8: Getting Up And Running

    NAMES OF PARTS EVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAY a. Flash-mode indicators (p. 76) o. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 61) b. Flash signals (p. 21) p. Manual-focus indicator (p. 71) c. Mode indicator q. Focus signals (p. 31) d. Flash-compensation display (p. 78) r.

  • Page 9: Attaching The Camera Strap

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP Attach the camera strap to the strap eyelets as shown. • Always keep the camera strap around your neck in the event that you drop the camera. REMOVING THE LENS CAP Using your thumb and index fin- ger, pinch the inside or outside tabs of the lens cap to remove.

  • Page 10: Inserting Batteries

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING INSERTING BATTERIES Open the battery-chamber door by moving the battery-chamber lock to the open position Insert the batteries. • Make sure the positive and negative battery terminals are orientated as illustrated on the diagram in the battery chamber.

  • Page 11: Taking Pictures

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING TAKING PICTURES With the mode dial set to still-image recording, the camera will be on and the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor will activate. The zooming ring can be used to frame the subject. The effect of the zoom is immediately displayed in the EVF and on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 12: Viewing And Deleting Pictures In Quick View

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING VIEWING AND DELETING PICTURES IN QUICK VIEW Captured images can be viewed in recording mode. Simply press the QV/delete button to access the images, and use the controller to scroll through the pictures on the CompactFlash card. In quick view, images can also be deleted.

  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION CHANGING BATTERIES This digital camera uses four AA-size alkaline batteries. AA-size Ni-MH batteries can also be used, and are recommended because of longer life. When using Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger suitable for complex electronic equipment.
  • Page 14 BASIC OPERATION EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES (SOLD SEPARATELY) The AC Adapter allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. , The AC Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. AC Adapter model AC-1L is for use in North America, and AC-2L is for use in all other areas.
  • Page 15 BASIC OPERATION SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY While holding in the dial release (1), turn the mode dial to still-image recording. Press the pro-auto button (2) to reset the programmed and automatic functions. All camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to bring professional results effortlessly.
  • Page 16 BASIC OPERATION 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. Focus lock can be controlled one of two ways. The shutter-release button can be pressed and held partway down or the AF/AEL button at the back of the camera can be pressed and held.
  • Page 17 BASIC OPERATION DISPLAY CONTROLS - RECORDING MODE Located on the back of the camera, the display-mode switch and the display- information button control on which monitor the image is displayed and what information is included in the display. The three position switch allows the choice between automatic display and setting the display to the EVF or LCD monitor.
  • Page 18 BASIC OPERATION QUICK VIEW Captured images can be viewed in recording mode. Simply press the QV/delete button to access the images, and use the controller to scroll through the pictures on the CompactFlash card. Images can be displayed with various information: date, frame number, printing status, and lock status.

  • Page 19: Recording Mode

    RECORDING MODE ADVANCED OPERATION This section contains detailed information on the camera’s recording functions and operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need. The setting the func- tion dial (p.40), Digital Effects Controller (p. 62), and the navigating the recording-mode menu (p.
  • Page 20 RECORDING MODE DIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM BUTTON The subject-program button (1) optimizes the camera’s performance for various conditions and subjects. Exposure, white-balance, and image- processing systems work in unison for beautiful results. Pressing the subject-program button cycles through the modes: portrait, sport action, sunset, night portrait, text, and the original exposure mode.
  • Page 21 RECORDING MODE SETTING THE FUNCTION DIAL Image size, image quality, exposure modes, drive modes, white balance, and camera sensitivity are controlled by the function dial. Making changes with the function dial is simple. The function dial can only be used for still photography. Turn the function dial to the mode to be changed (1).
  • Page 22 RECORDING MODE IMAGE SIZE Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image - smaller images will be more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes will produce higher quality prints.
  • Page 23 RECORDING MODE ABOUT SUPER-FINE AND RAW IMAGE QUALITY Because super-fine and RAW data files are so large, the continuous-advance mode (p.52) cannot be used with these image-quality settings. If the continuous advance is used with either of these settings, only one image will be captured when the shutter- release button is pressed and held.
  • Page 24 RECORDING MODE EXPOSURE MODES The four exposure modes allow extensive control over image making. Programmed AE gives carefree operation, aperture and shutter priority allows photographers to maximize exposures in different situations, and manual exposure provides complete freedom in controlling the final image. See setting the function dial section on page 40.
  • Page 25 RECORDING MODE APERTURE PRIORITY - A The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed to ensure correct exposure. When A mode is selected, the aperture value on the monitors turns blue. Turn the control dial (1) to set the desired aperture value.
  • Page 26 RECORDING MODE MANUAL EXPOSURE - M Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer total control over the final exposure. The shutter speeds and aperture values can be changed in half stop increments.
  • Page 27 RECORDING MODE CONTINUOUS ADVANCE Continuous-advance mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. Continuous advance acts like a motor drive on a film camera. The number of images that can be captured at one time and the rate of capture depends on the image-quality and image-size setting.
  • Page 28 RECORDING MODE BRACKETING This mode makes a three image bracket of a scene. Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure. The camera is not limited to exposure brackets, but can also make contrast and color saturation brackets.
  • Page 29 RECORDING MODE INTERVAL The interval mode makes a series of still images over a period of time. Similar to time- lapse photography, a series of images of a slow moving event can be taken: the blossoming of a flower, the construction of a building. The built-in flash can be used. Instant playback (p.

  • Page 30: Automatic White Balance

    RECORDING MODE WHITE BALANCE White Balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. The effect is similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film, or using color compensating filters in conventional photography. When setting the white balance, “Auto”...

  • Page 31: Custom White Balance

    RECORDING MODE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE Custom-white-balance function allows a photographer to calibrate the camera to a specific lighting condition. The setting can be used repeatedly until reset. Custom white balance is especially useful with mixed-lighting conditions or when critical control over color is needed.

  • Page 32: Digital Effects Controller

    RECORDING MODE DIGITAL EFFECTS CONTROL The Digital Effects Controller is a powerful tool. As well as being able to make adjustments to exposure, the controller can also change image contrast and color saturation. The effect of any change is instantly visible in the EVF or on the LCD monitor before the image is captured.

  • Page 33: Contrast Compensation

    RECORDING MODE CONTRAST COMPENSATION The contrast of a scene can be adjusted within seven levels (±3) with the Digital Effects Controller. If a scene is too contrasty, information will be lost; if a scene is flat, the image information is not optimized for the recording ability of the camera.

  • Page 34: Autofocus Areas And Control

    RECORDING MODE AUTOFOCUS AREAS AND CONTROL In still-image recording mode, the controller selects the focus area used and moves the spot-focus area within the image. The two focus areas, wide focus area and spot focus point, allow flexibility over a variety of situations. The wide focus area is an array of local focus areas that work together to control focus.

  • Page 35: Macro Mode

    RECORDING MODE AUTOFOCUS MODES This digital camera has two autofocusing modes. The single and continuous autofocus modes are selected in the basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. 80). Single AF - for general purpose photography and static subjects. When the shutter- release button is pressed partway down, the autofocus system locks onto the subject in the focus area and will remain in effect until the shutter button is released.

  • Page 36: Manual Focus

    RECORDING MODE DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom doubles the lens magnification. The digital zoom cannot be used with RAW image quality or in movie recording. Press the magnification button on the back of the camera. The effect is immediately displayed. •...

  • Page 37: Electronic Viewfinder

    RECORDING MODE ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER The EVF displays 100% field of view. When using the camera outdoors or under bright lighting conditions, the viewfinder image is not affected by the ambient light and is bright and clear. The electronic viewfinder can be tilted between 0° to 90°.

  • Page 38: Metering Modes

    (p. 15). When using shutter-priority (S) or manual (M) exposure mode, any shutter speed can be used in the exposure. For a list of compatible Minolta accessory flash units and for information on accessory flash operation, see page 138. Because both flash modes use a pre-flash, slave controlled flash units cannot be used.
  • Page 39 RECORDING MODE FLASH MODES Data EVF & panel LCD monitor Used in low-light conditions and to – Fill-flash reduce shadows under direct sunlight. Red-eye To reduce the red-eye effect with flash reduction photographs of people and animals Rear flash – Flash fires at the end of long exposures.
  • Page 40 ISO setting AUTO ATTACHING A MINOLTA ACCESSORY FLASH UNIT To extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can be mounted on the camera. See page 138 for a list of compatible flash units.

  • Page 41: Flash Modes

    RECORDING MODE NAVIGATING THE RECORDING-MODE MENU In recording mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also turns off the recording-mode menu after making settings. The four-way keys are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the center of the controller will enter a setting.

  • Page 42: Flash Compensation

    RECORDING MODE RECORDING-MODE MENU - BASIC Menu option Settings Description Focus is calculated and set AF-single when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. AF mode Camera continues to focus on a moving subject even when the AF-continuous shutter-release button is pressed partway down.

  • Page 43: Recording-Mode Menu - Custom 1

    RECORDING MODE RECORDING-MODE MENU - CUSTOM 1 (CONT.) Menu option Settings Description Digital zoom The 2X digital zoom is active. Magnification button (p. 71) Electronic The 4X electronic magnification is active. (DiMAGE 7 only) magnification RECORDING-MODE MENU - CUSTOM 2 Hard (+) Sharpness Sets the degree of sharpness to be...

  • Page 44: Sharpness

    RECORDING MODE SHARPNESS The sharpness of the image can be altered. This must be set before the image is recorded. Sharpness is set in the custom 2 section of the recording-mode menu (p. 80). Recording-mode EVF and LCD menu settings monitor display Increases the sharpness of the image, Hard (+)

  • Page 45: Electronic Keyboard

    RECORDING MODE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD The electronic keyboard is used to enter text for imprinting data or for naming new folders. The keyboard automatically appears when text needs to be entered. Text block To enter text, simply use the four-way keys of the controller to highlight the desired character and...

  • Page 46: Movie Recording

    RECORDING MODE MOVIE RECORDING This camera can record up to sixty seconds of digital video. The motion JPEG image is 320 X 240 pixels (QVGA). The effective image area is 308 X 240 pixels; two thin lines will appear to the left and right of the image when played back.

  • Page 47: Bulb Exposures

    RECORDING MODE BULB EXPOSURES Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M) (p. 71). Exposures up to thirty seconds can be made by pressing and holding the shutter-release button. The use of a tripod and a remote cord is recommended for bulb exposures. Use the control dial (1) to decrease the shutter-speed value below four seconds until “bulb”...

  • Page 48: Viewing Pictures

    PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING PICTURES Still images and movie clips can easily be viewed and edited in playback mode. To set the camera to view images, turn the mode dial to the playback position (1). Simply use the controller to scroll through the pictures on the CompactFlash card. Images are displayed with date, frame number, printing status, and lock status information.

  • Page 49: Single-Frame Playback Display

    PLAYBACK MODE SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK DISPLAY Mode indicator Time of recording Date of recording Lock icon (p. 105) Printing icon (p. 108) MOVIE PLAYBACK DISPLAY Mode indicator Play Date of recording Frame number/ total number of images in folder Time of recording Movie icon HISTOGRAM DISPLAY Mode indicator...

  • Page 50: Display Controls - Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAY CONTROLS - PLAYBACK MODE Located on the back of the camera, the display-mode switch and the display- information button control on which monitor the image is displayed and the display format. The three position switch allows the choice between automatic display and setting the display to the EVF or LCD monitor.

  • Page 51: Enlarged Playback

    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 historical 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).

  • Page 52: Navigating The Playback-Mode Menu

    PLAYBACK MODE NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK-MODE MENU In playback mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also turns off the playback-mode menu when the settings have been completed. The four-way keys are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the controller will enter a setting.

  • Page 53: Playback-Mode Menu - Basic

    PLAYBACK MODE PLAYBACK-MODE MENU - BASIC DELETING IMAGES Deleting permanently erases the image. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. Single, multiple, or all images in a folder can be deleted with the playback-mode menu. Before an image is deleted, a confirmation screen will appear;...
  • Page 54 PLAYBACK MODE PLAYBACK-MODE MENU - CUSTOM 1 (SLIDE SHOW) The custom 1 section of the playback-mode menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays all still images in a folder in order. Press the controller to pause and restart the presentation.
  • Page 55 PLAYBACK MODE PLAYBACK-MODE MENU - CUSTOM 2 ABOUT DPOF This camera is supported by DPOF™ version 1.1. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the CompactFlash card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the CompactFlash-card slot of DPOF compatible printers.
  • Page 56 PLAYBACK MODE COPYING IMAGES Image files can be copied from one CompactFlash card to another. Up to 10MB of data can be transferred. Every time the copy function is used, a new folder is automatically created for the images (p. 130). This frame - To copy the image currently displayed.

  • Page 57: Setup Mode

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A TELEVISION It is possible to view camera images on your television. The camera has a video-out terminal which can be used to connect the camera to a television using the supplied video cable. The camera is compatible with the NTSC and PAL standards. The video- output setting can be checked and set in the custom 2 section of the setup menu (p.
  • Page 58 SETUP MODE NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU To access the menu, simply turn the main dial to the setup position. The four-way keys of the controller are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the controller will enter a setting. The “Basic”...
  • Page 59 SETUP MODE SETUP MENU - BASIC The basic section of the setup menu allows changes to be made to the operation of the camera as well as the ability to format CompactFlash cards. EVF AND LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the EVF and LCD monitor is set independently of each other. Brightness is controlled in five levels from 1 (low) to 5 (high).
  • Page 60 SETUP MODE SETUP MENU - CUSTOM 1 The custom 1 section of the setup menu controls file number sequencing and the cre- ation of new folders. See page 130 about the organization of the folders on the CompactFlash card 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.
  • Page 61 SETUP MODE SETUP MENU - CUSTOM 2 RESET DEFAULT Unlike the pro-auto button (p. 37), this function affects not only the recording mode, but also the playback, and setup modes. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Default Setting Exposure mode Program...

  • Page 62: Connecting To A Computer

    SETUP MODE SETTING THE DATE AND TIME It is important to accurately set the clock. When a still image or a movie clip is record- ed, the date and time of the recording are saved with the image and are displayed dur- ing playback or can be read with the DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility software included on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 63 DATA-TRANSFER MODE CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER A fresh set of batteries should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of batteries. For users with Windows 98 and Mac OS 8.6, read the respective sections on how to connect to the operating system before connecting the camera to a computer (Windows 98 - p.
  • Page 64 DATA-TRANSFER MODE CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatical- ly, 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 65 DATA-TRANSFER MODE The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. Click “Next” to install the driver in the system. • One of three drivers may be located: MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf. • The letter designating the CD-ROM drive will vary between computers.
  • Page 66 DATA-TRANSFER MODE COMPACTFLASH CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION The misc. folder contains DPOF print files (p. 108). Image-file names begin with “pict,” Misc Drive Icon followed by a four-digit file number, and a tif, jpg, avi, mrw, or thm extension. The thumbnail images (thm) are used in camera opera- tion and cannot be opened.
  • Page 67 DATA-TRANSFER MODE DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is lit - the data or CompactFlash card may permanently be damaged. WINDOWS 98 Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn the mode dial to another position and then disconnect the USB cable.
  • Page 68 DATA-TRANSFER MODE CHANGING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD (DATA-TRANSFER MODE) Care should be taken when changing CompactFlash cards while the camera is attached to the computer. Data could be lost or damaged if the camera is not properly disconnected. Always confirm the access lamp is out before removing the CompactFlash card.
  • Page 69 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 pho- tographic principles.
  • Page 70 SYSTEM ACCESSORIES A variety of Minolta accessories can be used with this camera to extend its perfor- mance. For more details on the items listed below and in other sections of this manual, contact your local Minolta dealer. External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 The kit contains a high-power lithium-ion battery, holder, and charger.
  • Page 71 Move closer to the subject or change the camera sensitivity es, such as a +3 or Minolta No. 2, vignetting may be noticeable below 100mm. Using to a higher setting (p. 61). step-up rings will cause vignetting; use only 49mm filters.
  • Page 72 5 Using the card beyond its life Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. It is recommend that a copy of the card data be made in another media such as a ZIP disc, hard disk, CD-ROM, etc.
  • Page 73 BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS OR JOURNEYS • Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries. • Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction. QUESTIONS AND SERVICE •...

  • Page 74: Instant Playback

    4 AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries Battery performance (recording): Approx. number of recorded images: 200 frames Based on Minolta’s standard test method: Ni-MH bat- teries, EVF on, LCD monitor off, flash used with 50% of the frames, no instant playback.
  • Page 75 7 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU, England Minolta Austria Ges. m.b.H. Amalienstrasse 59-61, A-1131 Wien, Austria Minolta Camera Benelux B.V. Zonnebaan 39, P.O. Box 6000, NL-3600 HA Maarssen, The Netherlands Belgian Branch Prins Boudewijnlaan 1, B-2550 Kontich, Belgium...

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