TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing this Minolta product. Your new digital camera has For Proper and Safe Use ......4 extraordinary features that expand your image capturing horizons.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RECORD MODE - CONTINUED PLAY MODE MENUS Focus Lamp/No Focus Indicator ....36 Slideshow ........70 Focus Range .
Back-up the data recorded in the Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside camera. Minolta is not responsible if data stored in the camera is irretrievably lost or damaged. the camera is touched.
GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY Press the Display button to turn PREPARATION - See pages 17 and 21 for detailed information. on the LCD monitor. Insert the batteries. Frame the image in either the LCD monitor or viewfinder. Insert the compact flash card.
GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY PLAY/REVIEW Press the Left and Right buttons - See pages 64 and 83 for detailed information. to scroll through the images. Turn the camera on. DELETING - See pages 84 – 85 for detailed information. Set the camera to Play mode.
GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY NAMES OF PARTS Press the Menu button. CAMERA BODY - FRONT • The Review mode menu screen will appear. * Do not touch. Flash sensor* Self-timer lamp AF window* Flash Viewfinder IrDA window window* Press the Left or Right button until the Edit menu is displayed, then press the Down button until Delete is highlighted.
NAMES OF PARTS NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA BODY - BACK Soft keys 4-way controller Viewfinder Shutter-release button Focus lamp LCD Monitor (green) Up button Right button Down button Flash lamp (orange) Left button Mode switch Main switch Lock button Display button Power lamp Brightness- Main switch...
NAMES OF PARTS LCD MONITOR Overlay Bar Record Mode Screen (p. 27) Play Mode Screen (p. 64) BEFORE RECORDING Soft Key Label Menu Screen Example Review Mode Screen (p. 74) Soft Key Label VIEWFINDER Close-framing Guides If using the viewfinder to frame subjects that are less than 1m (3.3 ft.) away, use the close- framing guides to compensate for parallax.
ATTACHING THE STRAP INSERTING THE BATTERIES Insert the smaller loop of the Your camera uses four AA-size alkaline batteries. Four AA-size Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, or lithium batteries can also be used. strap through the strap eyelet. Open the battery-chamber cover by sliding it in the direction indicated, then open the cover.
INSERTING THE BATTERIES SETTING THE DATE AND TIME LOW-BATTERY INDICATOR This camera records the date and time an image was captured. For your reference, set the date and time for accuracy. A warning message will appear in the top overlay bar Turn the camera on, then slide when the battery power is low.
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME COMPACT FLASH CARD Use the up and down buttons to Your camera requires a CompactFlash card to be inserted before capturing images. highlight the desired format. • The currently selected format has a ✔ next to it.
COMPACT FLASH CARD - CONT’D ADJUSTING THE LCD MONITOR Close the card-chamber cover TURNING THE LCD MONITOR ON/OFF and slide it shut until it clicks. Reduce battery consumption by turning off the LCD monitor when not needed. Press the Display button to turn the LCD monitor on or off.
ADJUSTING THE CAMERA DISPLAY ADJUSTING THE CAMERA DISPLAY OVERLAY BUTTON STATUS BUTTON The Overlay button shows or hides the overlay bar and soft key label in each mode, enabling an The Status screen quickly gives a display of camera status information when the camera is in Record unobstructed view of the image.
TAKING PICTURES Once batteries and a CompactFlash card have been inserted into the camera, it is ready to take pictures. When the camera is turned on, the flash will be set to autoflash and the image capture type will be Still (normal).
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TAKING PICTURES TAKING PICTURES Press the Display button to turn Press the shutter-release button on the LCD monitor if desired. the rest of the way down to take • The LCD monitor’s Live View feature will the picture. continuously update and display what the •...
TAKING PICTURES BURST IMAGE CAPTURE If Delete is pressed: Burst image capture is similar to the motor drive or continuous-drive mode on conventional cameras. The camera will continuously take pictures while the shutter-release button is held down. Up to 7 full-size images and 15 1/4 size images can be captured in one burst at a rate as fast as 3.5 frames/second.
BURST IMAGE CAPTURE TIMELAPSE Press and hold the shutter- In Timelapse image capture, the camera will take a series of pictures at regular time intervals. This feature is useful for capturing events over time, such as the opening of a flower. release button all the way down.
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TIMELAPSE TIMELAPSE Frame the picture as instructed If Instant Review is ON: in “Taking Pictures”, steps 4 After the Timelapse series is complete, the last image through 6. will appear on the LCD monitor and Save and Delete • Place the camera on a tripod or steady will appear in the soft key label.
FOCUS FOCUS The Zoom 1500 and Wide 1500 lens units have a precise, high-speed autofocusing system, just like those SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS found in quality compact cameras. Some scenes or subjects are difficult for the autofocus system to lock on to. When the focus will not lock, FOCUS HOLD on another object the same distance from you as your main subject, recompose, then press the shutter-release button all-the-way FOCUS LAMP/NO FOCUS INDICATOR...
BUILT-IN FLASH BUILT-IN FLASH When the camera is turned on, the flash is automatically set to autoflash. The other flash modes can be set by using the center soft key. FLASH RANGE To ensure proper exposure, make sure your subject is positioned within the flash range. The flash range for the Zoom 1500 lens unit changes with focal length being used.
DIGITAL SCENE SELECTOR DIGITAL SCENE SELECTOR The Digital Scene Selector sets the optimum flash mode, light metering, white balance, and image CHANGING THE DIGITAL SCENE SELECTOR MODE processing for specific scene types. When the camera is turned on, the scene selection mode is set to Auto.
MACRO (ZOOM 1500 LENS ONLY) EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The Macro Photography function on the Zoom 1500 lens allows you to fill the frame with a business-card The exposure can be adjusted to make the final image lighter or darker. Exposure can be adjusted as size object.
RECORD MODE MENUS The Record Mode menus allow you to change the default settings for image capturing, like Image Size and Image Quality settings. They also give additional function options for more advanced operation, such as using the self-timer or bracketing. Turn the camera on and slide the mode switch to REC.
SELECTING THE IMAGE SIZE SELECTING IMAGE QUALITY Select the image size before recording the image. The image size is a factor in determining how many Image quality is determined by how much the image is compressed. Little or no compression means high images fit onto a CompactFlash card (pp.
SELECTING IMAGE QUALITY SELECTING COLOUR OR B&W The default setting is colour image capture. It is possible to capture images in black & white only. B&W Press the Up or Down button to images use less storage space than full colour images. Consider this option to save space on highlight Quality.
SELF TIMER SELF TIMER The self-timer delays release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is Press the Exit soft key. pressed. • The camera will return to the Media Settings menu. • The Default soft key will return all the settings on the screen to their default In Record mode, press the Menu setting.
SELECTING BURST CAPTURE RATE TIMELAPSE INTERVAL AND TOTAL IMAGES The speed of the burst capture can be adjusted. There are three burst capture rate options; Fast (3.5 Select the desired number of images and the amount of time between image captures for Timelapse. The frames per second approximately), Medium (2.5 fps aprox.), and Slow (1.2 fps aprox.).
TIMELAPSE INTERVAL AND TOTAL IMAGES WHITE BALANCE Press the Up or Down button to White Balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. The effect is similar to selecting daylight film or tungsten film. The default white balance setting is Auto. highlight Interval.
BRACKET BRACKET The bracketing feature allows you to capture a set of three frames, one with normal exposure, one below Frame your subject, then press normal exposure and one above normal exposure. Select a half stop exposure bracket or a full stop and hold the shutter the shutter- exposure bracket.
INSTANT REVIEW SYSTEM SOUNDS Instant Review is the feature that keeps the captured image on the screen, allowing the user to select Save Turn the system sounds off or on as desired. The system sounds are the tones heard when certain buttons or Delete.
COUNTER RESET CAMERA NAME The image counter can be set two different ways. The image counter assigns a chronological number to The camera name appears at bottom of the Review Screen when viewing images. A total of 31 characters, recorded images. This number will appear with the image when viewed in Play mode and Review mode. including numbers, symbols, and spaces, can be entered.
FORMATTING COMPACT FLASH CARDS Formatting the compact flash card removes all the protected and unprotected images on the card. Images cannot be recovered once the card is formatted. Go to the Preferences menu (p. 45). Press the Up or Down button until Format Card is highlighted.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK Press the Right button to display The captured images are viewed full screen in Play mode. It is possible to view the images with or without the capture data. the next image. Press the Left button to display Play Mode Screen the previous image.
ZOOM IN - ZOOM OUT EXPAND/COLLAPSE - OPEN/CLOSE Press the Zoom soft key to see a Burst, Timelapse, and Group images are represented by only the first image in the set. It is possible to expand the set so that all the images can be viewed. The Expand and Collapse soft key labels appear for magnified view of the image.
PLAY BUTTON Burst, Timelapse, and Group images can be played back like an automatic slide show. The Play mode also has a slideshow function that allows more control (p. 70) Scroll through the images until the desired image is on the screen (p.
SLIDESHOW SLIDESHOW Create and run a slideshow using the slideshow menu. The slideshow parameter options are: If Category is selected: Press the Up or Down button to highlight Content All images in the camera or the images in a selected category. the category list, then press the Duration Left or Right button to select the...
PLAYBACK RATE Set the playback rate for the Play button (p. 68). The playback rate is set for each image type; Burst, Timelapse, and Group. The rate can be selected between 1 and 10 seconds. In Play mode, press the menu button.
REVIEWING/SELECTING IMAGES REVIEWING/SELECTING IMAGES Reviewing/Selecting Images Review mode makes it fast and easy to review the images on the compact flash card by displaying mini previews of the images. This mode also allows the images to be categorized or marked. Turn the camera on.
MARKING IMAGES MARKING IMAGES UNMARK / UNMARK ALL Marked images have a ‘notch’ on the bottom right corner. Mark multiple images to perform one of the following actions on them: Category p. 78 Press the Left or Right button to Group p.
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CATEGORY CATEGORY REMOVING IMAGES FROM A CATEGORY The Category function allows you to add images to preset categories, represented by icons. A single, selected image can be added to a category or a set of marked images can be categorized. An image can belong to only one category.
EXPAND/COLLAPSE - OPEN/CLOSE EXPAND/COLLAPSE - OPEN/CLOSE Burst, Timelapse, and Group images are represented in the Review screen by a single thumbnail image. It is possible to have all the thumbnails displayed for viewing by expanding the set. This also allows individual COLLAPSE/CLOSE images within a set to be Marked, Deleted, etc.
REVIEW MODE MENUS The Review mode menus allow you to delete unwanted images and protect important ones. They also give additional function options for more advanced operation, such as searching for images or organizing images into groups. Turn the camera on and slide the mode switch to REV.
DELETING IMAGES DELETING IMAGES Delete unwanted images from the CompactFlash card in the camera. Use caution when deleting images. Press the Delete soft key. Images cannot be recovered once deleted. It is recommended that important images be protected before • A confirmation screen will appear. starting the delete function (p.
GROUP GROUP CREATING A NEW GROUP Press the Create New soft key • The Create New Group menu will appear. Create and name groups of images to aid in organization. An image can belong to only one group, but it can belong to a Category at the same time.
GROUP GROUP ADDING TO A GROUP DISSOLVING A GROUP Add images to a group that already exists. Remove all the images from the group and delete the group name from the Group list. The images will remain on the compact flash card in the camera. Follow steps 1 through 5 for “Creating a Group”.
Delete function. operating system and have IrDA interfaces. These instructions assume both the sending and receiving camera is a Minolta Dimâge EX. Turn the camera on and slide the Mode switch to REV.
TRANSFER - CAMERA TO CAMERA TRANSFER - CAMERA TO CAMERA Press the Receive soft key. Press the Send soft key. • Waiting for Connection... will appear in the • A confirmation screen will appear. monitor. ✎ The Done key returns the camera to the ✎...
FIND - BY DATE FIND - BY DATE The find function lets you view images in the Review screen that were taken between certain dates. Press the Up or Down button to select a number, then press the Right button to set the character and move to the next space.
FIND - BY CATEGORY LANGUAGE The find function lets you view images in the Review screen that belong to a certain categories. Cameras purchased in Europe have multiple languages available for the interface. Turn the camera on and slide the Mode switch to REV. Follow steps 1 - 3 from Find - By Date (p.
VIDEO MODE VIDEO MODE It is possible to view images in the camera on your television. This camera has a video-out terminal which Press the Left or Right button to allows you to connect the camera to your television using the Video Cable VC-EX1. select the desired mode.
ACCESSORIES There are various accessories sold separately for this camera. For more information, please contact your camera dealer, PC dealer, or a Minolta Service Facility. Dimâge EX WIDE 1500 Lens Unit The Dimâge EX WIDE 1500 f/1.9, 28mm (35mm equivalent) detachable lens unit featuring 1.5 million pixel progressive scan,...
Digita™ Operating Environment , that can be loaded onto your camera using a CF card. These information on scripts, contact a Minolta Service facility or visit the FlashPoint Technology, Inc. world wide applications add functions to your camera, such as applying a filter effect on recorded images or web site.
FILE SIZE CARD CAPACITY The file size of the image is determined by the selected Image Size and Image Quality. The number of images that can fit on a compact flash card is determined by the size of the card (such as There are two options for Image Size;...
Refer to these pages to determine the cause of a problem you are experiencing with the camera. If the Problem Cause Solution information does not cover the problem which you are experiencing, contact a Minolta Service Facility. Press the main switch (labelled The camera will not take a Problem...
• If the LCD display blinks continuously or no longer works at all, it is time to inserting a CompactFlash card. replace the monitor. Take the camera to your dealer or a Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual.
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QUESTIONS AND SERVICE • If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in you area. • Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact a Minolta Service Facility for details.
TECHNICAL DETAILS TYPE Compact digital camera with autofocus (AF), autoexposure (AE), FLASH Guide number: 11 (ISO 125) auto white balance (AWB), detachable lens unit, built-in LCD, Coverage: 28mm angle of view (35mm format equivalent) Digita™ Operating Environment, and built-in flash Flash modes: autoflash, fill-flash, flash cancel, autoflash with red-eye reduction, and fill-flash with red-eye reduction 1/2 inch, square pixels, progressive scan Sony Wfine CCD™...
Dimâge EX to remove images from the compact flash card. • Minolta is not responsible for the results of user-made custom scripts used with the Dimâge EX. CompactFlash Card Maximum Capacity - page 105 It is recommended that the maximum number of images recorded on a CompactFlash card in the Dimâge EX does not exceed 200.
NEW FEATURES FOR DIMÂGE EX VERSION 2 1. A NEW DIGITAL MAGNIFICATION FUNCTION 2. INCREASED BURST RATE (see User’s Manual P52) After extending the optical zoom (telephoto) to 115mm, release the right button and then press it again to select digital magnification. Press the right button once to increase the magnification of the live image on The burst rate is increased when [Fast] or [Medium] is the LCD monitor.
NEW FEATURES FOR DIMÂGE EX VERSION 2 NEW FEATURES FOR Dimâge EX Version 2 5. A FLASH BRACKETING FUNCTION HAS BEEN ADDED 6. CUSTOM SETTINGS FOR WHITE BALANCE HAS BEEN ADDED (see User’s Manual P55) By changing the flash illumination in steps the exposure for the background not reached by the flash remains unchanged, while the exposure for the subject illuminated by the flash is bracketed.
(see User's Manual P102) been run. • Minolta takes no responsibility for the results of running a custom script, and is not liable for compensation for losses (e.g. loss of image data) incurred as a result of running such a script.
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