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  • Page 2: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: Elite Brands Inc. Address: 40 Wall St, Flr 61, New York, NY 10005 USA Company Website: www.elitebrands.com ; www.minoltadigital.com For Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 3 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 4 About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the M MN53Z Digital Camera. Please carefully read this manual and keep it well for future reference. Elite Brands Inc. reserves all rights of this document. No part of this published manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Elite Brands Inc.

  • Page 5: Safety Notes

    SAFETY NOTES Safety notes for this camera Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the camera. Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on a beach to prevent dust or sand from entering the camera, causing possible damage.
  • Page 6 Safety notes for battery Please use a battery that is the same type as the one included. Please use the attached charger to charge the battery. ate medical attention. Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the local (national or regional) regulations.
  • Page 7 Safety notes for memory card We suggest buying only well-known, name brand memory cards to ensure peak performance and reliability. Format the memory card using the camera before you use it or insert a new one. Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid objects to avoid damaging it. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the memory card.
  • Page 8 Other Safety Notes Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later. Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child. and FAA regulations.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START ..............1 SAFETY NOTES ................4 CONTENTS .................. 8 GETTING READY ................13 Accessories Included ....................13 Install Lens Cap and Neck Strap ..................14 Part Names ........................15 Installing Battery and Memory Card ................17 Charging Battery ......................19 Turning Camera On and Off ..................21 Set your Language, Date/Time ..................22 Set your Language, Date/Time after the First Power-On........22 Resetting your Language ..................23...
  • Page 10 Using the Mode Dial ..............30 Auto Mode ......................33 ..................... 35 Wireless Mode ..................... 36 Scene Mode ......................42 Movie Mode ......................47 Custom Settings ....................48 BASIC OPERATION ..............50 Using the Zoom Function .....................50 Focus Setting .......................51 Macro Mode .........................52 Self-Timer Setting ......................53 Flash Mode ........................54...
  • Page 11 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) ...............63 Deleting Photos and Videos ..................64 Slideshow ........................65 Continuous Capture Group Playback ................66 Animation Panorama Play ................... 67 USING THE MENUS ..............68 Photo Setup Menu ....................... 68 Expo Metering ......................68 ......................
  • Page 12 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ..............77 ......................78 ................79 Movie Setting Menu ..................... 80 Digital Zoom ......................81 Custom Settings ....................81 Playback Menu ......................82 Playback Mode .......................82 HDR (High Dynamic Range) ...................83 Touch-Up ........................83 Rotate ........................84 ........................84 Color ........................85 Playback Settings Menu ....................86 Protect ........................87 Delete ........................88...
  • Page 13 Zone ........................92 Date/Time .......................92 LCD Brightness .......................92 File Settings ........................93 Format ........................94 Copy to Card ......................94 File Numbering ...................... 95 Reset ........................95 FW Version ......................96 CONNECTION SETTINGS ............97 Connecting to a Computer ................... 98 Setting the USB Mode ................... 98 ................

  • Page 14: Getting Ready

    GETTING READY Accessories Included Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following or our customer service center. (The battery chargers may be a little different in shape due to the different countries or regions this camera is sold to. The illustration may not match the actual product.) Rechargeable AC Adapter...

  • Page 15: Install Lens Cap And Neck Strap

    Install Lens Cap and Neck Strap...

  • Page 16: Part Names

    Part Names 1. Micro USB Port 2. Zoom Lever 3. Shutter Button 4. Strap Eyelet Exposure Compensation Button Continuous Shot Button 7. Power Button 8. AF Assist Beam/Self-Timer Lamp 9. Flash Lamp 10. Lens...
  • Page 17 11. Flash Button 12. Microphones 13. Indicator Lamp 14. Mode Dial Fast Video Recording Button Menu Button AF Button/Up Button Macro Button/Left Button Flash Button/Right Button Delete Button/Self-Timer Button/Down Button Display Button Playback Button SET Button i Button 25. LCD 26.

  • Page 18: Installing Battery And Memory Card

    Installing Battery and Memory Card 1. Open the battery cover according to the 2. Insert the battery into the battery direction of arrow. compartment according to the negative and positive directions as illustrated in the picture. Push the battery down until it locks in place.
  • Page 19 3. Insert the memory card into the memory 4. Close the battery cover. card slot as shown in the diagram. Write Protection Buckle A standard SD memory card is not included in the camera packaging and needs to be purchased separately. This camera takes a standard (SD/SDHC) memory card. We rec- ommend using a name brand memory card that is Class 4 or higher and has a capacity of 4GB to 32GB.

  • Page 20: Charging Battery

    Charging Battery Before you charge the battery, ensure that the battery is inserted properly and the camera is off. 1. Connect the camera and the power charger using the supplied Micro USB cable. 2. Insert the plug of the power charger into the power outlet to charge the battery.
  • Page 21 3. When the camera is turned off, you can also connect the camera to your PC using a USB cable to charge the battery. Please charge the battery indoors between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).

  • Page 22: Turning Camera On And Off

    Turning Camera On and Off Press the power button to turn the camera on. To turn the camera off, press the power button again. Power Button When the power is off, press and hold the button to power on and enter playback mode.

  • Page 23: Set Your Language, Date/Time

    Set your Language, Date/Time Set your Language, Date/Time after the First Power-On Language time, the language selection screen will appear. Español Português 2. Press the Italiano buttons to select your desired language. 한국어 Deutsch 3. After you press the English Рyсский...

  • Page 24: Resetting Your Language

    Resetting your Language language. 1. Press the button, press the button to select , and press the Sound Settings button to enter the menu. Power Saver Auto 2. Press the button to select , and press the button to enter Language English the menu.

  • Page 25: Resetting Date/Time

    Resetting Date/Time time. 1. Press the button, press the button to select , and press the button to Sound Settings enter the menu. Power Saver Auto 2. Press the button to select and press the button to enter the menu. Language English World Time...

  • Page 26: Mode Overview

    MODE OVERVIEW Display Setting Press the button to display the settings: Classic, Full, Off. Classic: Displays the camera parameters Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen on screen x3.5 1234 00:56:00 F2.9 -0.3 EV 400 ISO Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram x3.5 1234...

  • Page 27: Lcd Display

    LCD Display Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode 8 White Balance 9 Color Effect 10 Number of Remaining Shots x3.5 12 Video Quality 13 ISO Value 1234 14 Remaining Recording Time 00:56:00 15 Exposure Compensation F2.9 1/60 -0.3 EV 400 ISO 16 Shutter Speed...

  • Page 28: Overview Of The Screen Icons In Movie Mode

    Overview of the screen icons in movie mode 7 Color Effect 8 Video Quality 9 Remaining Recording Time x3.5 10 Exposure Compensation 00:56:00 12 Focus Frame -0.3 EV 13 Expo Metering 14 AF Mode 1 Movie Mode For optimal video shooting, it is 2 Macro Mode recommended that an SDHC memory 3 Self-Timer...

  • Page 29: Overview Of The Screen Icons In Playback Mode

    Overview of the screen icons in playback mode 4 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory 5 Battery Status 1/45 7 Image Zoom Ratios 8 Image Zone 9 Shooting Date 10 Continuous Capture Group Playback 2021 10-25 15:37 Touch-up 12 HDR 1 DPOF File 13 Date Folder 2 File Protection 3 Memory Space (indicating the current...

  • Page 30: How To Take Pictures

    How to Take Pictures 1. Hold the camera securely with both hands, being careful not to block the 2. Point the lens toward the object you want to take a picture of. subject. 4. Press the shutter button down half-way to allow the camera to focus on your subject.

  • Page 31: Using The Mode Dial

    Using the Mode Dial This camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch between different modes with ease. The available modes are listed below: Mode Name Icon Description In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set Auto Mode based on the subject and environment.
  • Page 32 This mode is for manually setting the aperture, shutter speed and Manual Mode ISO value. This mode automatically enhances facial features with skin soft- ening touches and eye brightening capabilities. Enable image transmission and remote control by connecting Wireless Mode smart device with Wireless network.
  • Page 33 Mode: Follow the steps below to adjust the parameters: 1. Rotate the mode dial to select a mode you want, press the 2. Press the button to select an adjustment setting. 3. Press the button to adjust the parameters. 4. Press the Please refer to the table below for any nonadjustable options in mode: (O: Available X: Not Available)

  • Page 34: Auto Mode

    Auto Mode The camera will automatically detect the most suitable scene to capture the best pictures. Auto Mode The camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to ensure the best possible pictures. Landscape Mode For landscapes, automatically adjusts the exposure to match the background.
  • Page 35 Portrait Mode Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces. Night Portrait When you take portraits at night or in low light conditions, automatically adjust the exposure for people and night scenes. Backlit Portrait When the sun or any other light source is behind you, automatically adjusts the foreground exposure to produce the best pictures possible.
  • Page 36 The camera is set to automatically adjust camera exposure for realistic portrayal of skin tones. 2. Press the button and press the button to select 3. Press the button to select an option and press the return to photo shooting mode. Effect 1: Skin Soften Effect 2: Skin Soften+Eye Brightening Effect 3: Skin Soften+Eye Brightening+Eye Enlargement...

  • Page 37: Wireless Mode

    Please do not use Wireless connection functionality on a plane. The camera and the smart device can only be connected one to one. Downloading the App package: Download a dedicated installation package from the application store (App name: Minolta ProShot ) and then install it.
  • Page 38 Wireless Mode Setting pre-connected device for the following serial number: Wireless Mode SSID: MINOLTA MN53Z_**** WPA2-PSK: XXXXXXXX Change Password Cancel Settings Wi-Fi Minolta MN...
  • Page 39 Settings of Smart Device: Enable the Wireless of smart and then search surrounding wireless devices. Select the name of camera to be connected and then input the eight-digit number password after WPA2-PSK on the camera. 3. Click the icon of the App to enable the App.
  • Page 40 MAC address:xx.xx.xxx Disconnect back to previous page. The Wireless has successfully connected and connection screen. App is enabled: Settings Wi-Fi Minolta MN... Minolta MN... Connected with APP AP mode XXXXX Disconnected, please check wireless device and try again. Disconnect Back...
  • Page 41 1. For setting under other modes press the button and then the DSC Device button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. MINOLTA MN53Z_XXXX 2. Press the button to select and then press the button to enter the setting interface.
  • Page 42 MAC Address Check the wireless MAC Address of this camera. App Operating Instructions Refer to the " User Manual" located on the web: Americas https://www.minoltadigital.com/...

  • Page 43: Scene Mode

    Scene Mode The user can select an appropriate mode from the 13 scene modes according to the type of for the best possible photos. 1. Rotate the mode dial to select 2. Press the buttons to select a scene, and press the Panorama Mode 3.
  • Page 44 Scene Description For shooting up to 360-degrees of landscape. This feature allows Panorama Mode content than a single photograph. Handheld Night Reduce blur when shooting low light/ illuminated scenes. Suitable for shooting moving objects (as many as 7) in the same Multi Exposure background.
  • Page 45 Panorama Mode Follow the arrow while keeping the camera steady to seamlessly shoot an ultra-wide scene of up to 360 degrees. Follow the steps below: 1. Select the Panorama Mode ( ) and then press the 2. Press the button to select a shooting direction. (Should you not select the direction, the default shooting direction is "right").
  • Page 46 animation panoramic playback on page 67. available. Focus adjustment is also not available at this time. During panorama mode shooting, press the button to interrupt shooting and save the current pictures taken. Press the button to cancel shooting and not to save the previously taken pictures.
  • Page 47 Handheld Night Quickly take 4 photos below 8M (including 8M) and then overlap as a clear night image. Pet Mode When a cat /dog face is detected, a white focus frame appears. The camera will take a picture and save it regardless of whether the focus is successful (if successful, there appears a green focus frame;...

  • Page 48: Movie Mode

    Movie Mode Switch to this mode to record videos. Follow the steps below: 1. Rotate the mode dial to select , and it will enter the movie screen. 2. Press the button or the Shutter button to start recording. x3.5 00:56:00 00:00:06 3.

  • Page 49: Custom Settings

    Custom Settings The user can store the frequently used shooting modes and parameters and switch to this mode for quick adjustment. Settings under mode (unset state or 3. As shown in the picture, press the state after reset): setting by turning the mode dial. 1.
  • Page 50 3. Press the button and then the Custom Settings button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. Reset camera settings to custom settings mode. 4. Press the button to select , and press the button to enter the menu.

  • Page 51: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Using the Zoom Function Zoom Lever When the Optical Zoom reaches the threshold as Digital Zoom, release and turn the Zoom Lever to T to switch between the Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. Zoom Indicator...

  • Page 52: Focus Setting

    Focus Setting This function can be adjusted in settings: 1. Press the button to enter the Focus menu. Single-AF 2. Press the button to select the following 3 modes: Single-AF The focus frame appears on the center of the LCD to focus on the subject. Multi-AF point.

  • Page 53: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode The Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera. It can be adjusted in settings: 1. Press the button to enter the Macro menu. Macro Off 2.

  • Page 54: Self-Timer Setting

    Self-Timer Setting Use this function to take pictures at pre-set intervals. The camera can be set to shoot after 2 seconds, 10 seconds after pressing the shutter or when a smile is detected. It can be adjusted in settings: 1. Press the button to enter the Self-timer Smile Self-Timer menu.

  • Page 55: Flash Mode

    Flash Mode against the light to highlight the object. It is also suitable for metering and shooting in darker scenes to improve the exposure. It can be adjusted in settings: Flash Auto 1. Press the Flash Button to pop up the based on existing light conditions.

  • Page 56: White Balance Setting

    White Balance Setting The white balance function allows adjustment of the color temperature for different light sources. It can be adjusted in Fluorescent 1. Press button to enter the White Balance menu. Fluorescent CWF Incandescent Manual WB (Fully press the Shutter button to detect the white balance value) Color Temp.

  • Page 57: Continuous Shot

    Continuous Shot This function can be adjusted in settings: 1. Press the button to enter the Cont.Shot-High Speed (VGA) Continuous Shot menu. For continuous shot with VGA pixel. Cont.Shot-Fast (4M) For continuous shot with 4M pixels. Time-Lapse Take pictures based on the Single preset interval (30sec/ 1min/ 5min/ 10min).

  • Page 58: Ev Settings

    EV Settings EV Adjustment The EV function menu of the camera includes functions, such as EV (Exposure Set up to adjust the picture brightness. In Value) Adjustment, ISO, Shutter Adjust- the case of a very high contrast between the ment, Aperture Adjustment, etc. Using the photographed object and the background, appropriate function settings can improve the brightness of the picture can be...
  • Page 59 Shutter Adjustment Adjustment ISO allows you to set the sensitivity of the For shutter speed, the camera may camera sensor. Please use a higher ISO automatically set the aperture value value in darker places and a lower value in corresponding to the manually set shutter brighter conditions.

  • Page 60: Using Quick Recording

    Aperture Adjustment Using Quick Recording Selecting a large aperture opening will In shooting mode, press the button to begin recording video. a blurry background and foreground. A small aperture opening will keep both the background and main object in clear focus. (Adjustable in Mode) After recording, press the...

  • Page 61: Button Function Menu

    i Button Function Menu The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color effects. It can be adjusted in mode. Please 1. Press the button to select the Image Color Setting Menu. 2. Press the button to select the Image Color Setting options. Normal ) represents options that are available in Movie mode.

  • Page 62: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Viewing Photos and Videos For viewing previously taken photos and videos on the LCD: 1. After pressing the button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD. 2. Press the button to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or on the memory card.

  • Page 63: Thumbnail View

    Thumbnail View When in Playback Mode, rotate the Zoom Lever counter clockwise to the position to display thumbnail images of the photos and videos on the screen. W Zoom Out T Zoom Out 1. Slide the Zoom Lever to switch between 3x3 and 4x4 thumbnails. 2.

  • Page 64: Using Zoom Playback (For Still Pictures Only)

    Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) times. 1. Press the button to switch to Playback Mode. 2. Press the 3. Rotate the Zoom Lever clockwise to 4. The screen will display the number of times and 5. Press the buttons to navigate and select a part of the 6.

  • Page 65: Deleting Photos And Videos

    Deleting Photos and Videos In Playback Mode, press the button to delete your photos and videos. To delete photos or videos: 1. Press the button to switch to Playback Mode. 2. Press the button to select the photos and videos to be deleted. 3.

  • Page 66: Slideshow

    Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored images as a slideshow. 1. Press the button to enter playback screen. 2. Press the button to enter slide option. 3. Press the button to select the slideshow playing option or Cancel to return to the playback screen.

  • Page 67: Continuous Capture Group Playback

    Continuous Capture Group Playback Cont.Shot-High Speed (VGA) and Cont.Shot-Fast (4M) can make continuous capture for group image playback. 1. Press button to enter playback screen. 2. Press the button to select Cont. Group. 3. Press to start playback. 30/45 10-25 15:37 2021...

  • Page 68: Animation Panorama Play

    Animation Panorama Play shooting direction. After playing, it will automatically return to the initial panorama screen. 1. Press the button to enter Playback Screen. 2. Press the button to select animated panoramic photos. 3. Press the button to play in selected shooting direction. In the process of Panoramic Animation Playback, press the button ( ) to...

  • Page 69: Using The Menus

    USING THE MENUS Photo Setup Menu Expo Metering Mode: 1. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to enter the Photo Setup menu. 2. Press the button to select the item to be set. Evaluates the light intensity at multiple points in the frame and automatically determines the best value for the light meter.
  • Page 70 Image Size lution in pixels. A higher image resolution The larger the number of recorded memory card.

  • Page 71: Cont. Af (Continuous Auto-Focus)

    OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) Cont. AF (Continuous Auto-Focus) This mode can help reduce photo blur Enable Continuous AF to be able to con- caused by unsteady hands and low light. tinuously focus automatically when taking pictures. OIS: Off Cont.AF: Off OIS: On Cont.AF: On dark environments.

  • Page 72: Hdr (High Dynamic Range)

    HDR (High Dynamic Range) Use this setting to control wide dynamic image range when taking static pictures. Photos with extreme contrast of bright and dark areas will still maintain distinguishable detail and depth. (Use of a tripod is recommended with this setting) Effect 1: Skin Soften Effect 2: Skin Soften+Eye Brightening Effect 3: Skin Soften+Eye Brightening...

  • Page 73: Scene

    Scene Shooting menu in the Photo Shooting Mode (O: Available X: Not Available) Select the scene mode under the SCN mode. Photo Shooting Modes Options Press SET To Select Scene Pet Mode Please refer to P42 for more detailed instructions.

  • Page 74: Photo Shooting Settings Menu

    Photo Shooting Settings Menu Mode: 1. Press the button in Photo Shooting Mode and press the button to select 2. Press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press the button to select , and press the button to enter the menu.

  • Page 75: Quality

    Quality AF Assist Beam The Quality Setting can be used to adjust In a darker environment, AF Assist Beam the image compression ratio. can be turned on for better focus. Quality Best Fine AF Assist Beam Normal There are three options for picture quality: Digital Zoom Digital Zoom...

  • Page 76: Date Imprint

    Date Imprint Quick Review Include a Date/Time stamp on the photo This option enables a quick review of the image. photos immediately after they are taken. Each photo is displayed on the LCD based on the selected time. Date Date/Time 1 sec Date Imprint 2 sec...

  • Page 77: Custom Settings

    Custom Settings Custom Settings stores the current photo mode, select Custom shooting mode or scene mode and Settings the camera will enter the its parameters. The stored mode and setting menu as shown below: parameters are retrieved in mode. Select one capture mode to define CS . Custom Settings Reset camera settings to custom settings mode.

  • Page 78: Movie Menu

    Movie Menu Expo Metering (Exposure Mode: Metering) 1. Rotate the mode dial to select press the button to enter the Movie menu. Expo Metering: AiAE Expo Metering: AiAE Evaluates the light intensity at 2. Press the button to multiple points in the frame and select the item to be set.
  • Page 79 Movie Size Set the image resolution used during video recording. Size: 1080p 30fps The speed requirements for reading and writing high image pixel images to SD card are as follows: Image Pixel Frame Recommendation Recording time (4GB) About 1920x1080 * Class 6 30 minutes 1280x720 *...
  • Page 80 OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) This mode can help reduce photo blur * The longest recording time is 29 caused by unsteady hands and low light. minutes at one time. When recording in higher pixel resolutions for extended periods of time, this can cause the camera to generate heat.

  • Page 81: Movie Setting Menu

    Movie Setting Menu Mode: 1. Rotate the Mode Dial and select to enter the video recording screen. 2. Press the button, press the button to select , and press the button to enter the Movie Setting menu. Press SET To Enter Menu 3.

  • Page 82: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom Custom Settings Turn the Digital Zoom on or off. Custom Settings stores the current movie mode and its parameters. The stored mode and parameters can be retrieved directly in mode. Digital Zoom Custom Settings Reset camera settings to custom settings mode.

  • Page 83: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu Playback Mode Mode: Select , and press the button to enter the 1. Press the button to display the settings screen: playback screen and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press the button to select the item to be set and press the button to enter.

  • Page 84: Hdr (High Dynamic Range)

    HDR (High Dynamic Range) Touch-Up With the HDR function, pictures that are The playback beauty feature allows for the highlights and lowlights captured to more Select , and press the button to enter accurately represent the actual scene. the settings screen: Select , and press the button to enter...

  • Page 85: Rotate

    Rotate Resize You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture. picture. Select , and press the button to enter Select , and press the button to the settings screen: enter the settings screen: Resize to 1024x768 Cancel Turn Right Turn Left...

  • Page 86: Color

    Color stored in memory together with the original photo. Press the button to enter the settings screen: Cancel There are 19 options available: Cancel Sepia Vignetting Vivid Partial Color-Red Salon Japan Style (8M) Partial Color-Blue Fish Eye Italian Style (8M) Partial Color-Yellow French Style (8M) Partial Color-Green...

  • Page 87: Playback Settings Menu

    Playback Settings Menu Mode: 1. Press the button to show the playback screen, press the button, press the button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press the button to select , and press the button to enter the menu.

  • Page 88: Protect

    Protect To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one Protect Date Folder Cont. Group Reset There are 5 options available: photo or video if it is protected.

  • Page 89: Delete

    Delete Delete Date Folder Cont. Group There are 4 options available: When one photo in the Cont. Photo and Date Folders is protected, it will be kept but any other photos will be deleted.

  • Page 90: Dpof (Digital Print Order Format)

    DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Trim The Trim Setting allows you to crop photos The DPOF feature allows you to compile and save them as new pictures. and select a group of pictures that you would 1. Select Yes Rotate the like to print and will save your selection on the memory card so that you can use the press the...

  • Page 91: General Settings Menu

    General Settings Menu Mode: 1. Press the button in any mode, press the button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press the button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. Sound Settings Power Saver Auto...

  • Page 92: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Power Saver With this setting you may adjust the sound This setting allows you to save power and volume. get the maximum possible running time for your camera’s batteries. It turns the LCD Press the button to adjust the and camera off automatically after a certain volume and press the period of inactivity.

  • Page 93: Language

    Language Date/Time on page 23. page 24. Zone LCD Brightness The Zone setting is a useful function for your Use this setting to adjust the brightness of overseas trips. This feature enables you to your LCD. display the local time on the LCD while you Press the button to adjust are abroad.

  • Page 94: File Settings

    File Settings Mode: 1. Press the button, press the button to select and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press the button to select and press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press the button to select the item to be set and press the button to enter the menu.

  • Page 95: Format

    Format Copy to Card Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory to a memory card. built-in memory, including protected photo Copy to Card Format Copy files from built-in memory to the memory card. Doing so will clear all data.

  • Page 96: File Numbering

    File Numbering Reset After you take a picture or video clip, the Use this setting to restore the camera to its camera will save it with a sequential number. original default settings. to 1. Reset File Numbering Reset camera settings to factory defaults. Create a new directory and reset the file number.

  • Page 97: Fw Version

    FW Version Use this setting to view the current camera memory card, select Yes FW Version FW Version Current Ver: VXXXXXX Current Ver: V1XXXXX New Ver. : V2XXXXX Update Firmware? Cancel Back...

  • Page 98: Connection Settings

    CONNECTION SETTINGS Mode: 1. Press the button, press the button to select and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press the button to select and press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press the button to select the item to be set and press the button to enter the menu.

  • Page 99: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer You can use the Micro USB cable to connect the camera and copy (transmit) photos to a computer, printer or other device. Setting the USB Mode The camera’s Micro USB port can be set to connect with either a computer or a printer. The a PC.
  • Page 100 The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click the My Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a computer. 1. Make sure the computer is turned on. 2. Connect one end of the supplied Micro USB cable to the Micro USB port on your camera.

  • Page 101: Connecting To A Pictbridge™ Compatible Printer

    Connecting to a PICTBRIDGE™ Compatible Printer PICTBRIDGE™ technology allows printing of the photos saved in the memory card by the printer. 2. Press the button to compatible, simply look for the select Printer and press the button PICTBRIDGE™ logo on the packaging or With the PICTBRIDGE™...
  • Page 102 Connecting to your Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. If the camera is not connected to a PICTBRIDGE™ compatible printer, the 2. Connect one end of the supplied Micro following error message will appear on the USB cable to the Micro USB port on your LCD.
  • Page 103 Using the PICTBRIDGE™ Menu After setting the USB mode to Printer, the Print (with Date) PICTBRIDGE™ menu will appear. If you have set the date and time on your camera, the date and time will be recorded PictBridge and saved with each photo you take. Print (with Date) 1.
  • Page 104 Print (without Date) 3. Press the button to Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them. select the number of copies for the currently displayed photo. 1. In the PICTBRIDGE™ menu, 4. Press the button and the following select Print (without Date) and the screen as shown below appears.
  • Page 105 Print Index 4. Press the button and the following screen will appear. You can print all photos in the camera via this function. 1. In the PICTBRIDGE™ menu, select Print Index and the screen as Print (Without Date) shown below appears. Cancel Print Index 5.
  • Page 106 Print DPOF Images Exit To use DPOF printing, you must select your Select Exit to exit the PICTBRIDGE™ photos for printing using the DPOF settings menu. At this time, the message Remove USB Cable! appears on the screen. 1. In the PICTBRIDGE™ menu, select Print DPOF Images and the screen as shown below appears.

  • Page 107: Video System

    Video System You can use the AV cable (which should be purchased separately) to connect the camera and the television for the video output. Connect one end of the AV cable to USB/AV port of the camera; connect the other end to AV-OUT port of the television. Adjust the format of the video output system according to your requirements, and the steps are as follows: 1.

  • Page 108: Appendices

    APPENDICES Type Image Effective Pixels 16.35 Megapixels Sensor Total Pixels 16.76 Megapixels Focal Length 4.25mm (Wide) — 225.25mm (Tele) 23.7mm (Wide) — 1255.9mm (Tele) F number F2.8 (Wide) ~ F5.6 (Tele) Lens Lens Construction 13 groups 15 elements Optical Zoom Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~ , (Tele) 300cm ~ Optical Zoom...
  • Page 109 (4:3) (3:2) (16:9) 16MP: 4608 X 3456 14MP: 4608 X 3072 12MP: 4608 X 2592 Still 10MP: 3648 X 2736 2MP: 1920 X 1080 Number of Image 5MP: 2592 X 1944 Recording 3MP: 2048 X 1536 Pixels 0.3MP: 640 X 480 1920 X 1080 (30fps), 1280 X 720 (60fps/30fps), 640 X 480 (30fps), Movie High-Speed Movie: 640 X 480 (120fps)
  • Page 110 Scan Panorama Up to 360° 3.0 inch (460k Pixels) Image Auto Rotation ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO100/200/400/800/1600/3200 Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 25-point), Object Tracking , AF Method Face-Detection Exposure Metering Method (Fixed to Center of Frame), Face AE Exposure Control Program AE (AE-Lock Available), Shutter Prior AE, Aperture Prior Method Exposure 3 EV in 1/3 Step Increments...
  • Page 111 Internal Memory: Approx. 8MB Recording Media SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB Support) [MMC Card Not Supported] Multi-Language Support 11 Languages Jacks AV-OUT/USB 2.0 (Micro 5 pin USB) Wireless Remote Control Yes (via iOS/Android Device) Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LB-060, 3.7V 1100mAh, Power In-Camera Charging Shooting Capability...

  • Page 112: Prompts And Warning Messages

    Prompts and Warning Messages Message Description Action Camera battery is depleted. It is a Warning! Battery Charge battery or replace warning indicating that the camera is exhausted. with a charged battery. going to shut off. The lens is jammed or some foreign Lens obstruction, Turn off the camera and object is preventing the lens from...
  • Page 113 Message Description Action Indicates that you can The message disappears after Remove USB disconnect the Micro USB you disconnect the Micro USB Cable! cable. cable. Failure to connect to PC, Remove cable, reinsert cable, and Connection Failed! printer, or TV-system. retry connection.
  • Page 114 Message Description Action The card cannot be recog- Check that the SD card is Card Error ! compatible with the camera. Format the memory card. This will erase all data on the card; be sure Card is not An error has occurred with the to copy the data from the card formatted.
  • Page 115 Message Description Action Exceeded Copy the data to your The folder number in the card exceeds the maximum folder PC, and format the maximum folder number (999). number. memory card. The message will disap- Too many During Playback by Date, the images pear after 2 seconds and pictures for fast return to Thumbnail 3x3...

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution The battery has been depleted. Recharge the battery. Camera does not turn on The battery is not inserted Correctly reinstall the battery. correctly. Recharge the battery. Make sure the camera is actually Camera turns off The batteries have been shutting off and not entering Power suddenly during...
  • Page 117 Problem Possible Causes Solution Check the connection between the camera and The camera is not connected to printer. the printer correctly. Use a PICTBRIDGE™ Images will not print The printer is not compatible printer. from the connected PICTBRIDGE™ compatible. printer Load paper into the printer The printer is out of paper or ink.
  • Page 118 Some smart devices will automatically remember and save any previously entered Wireless password. Be sure to clear the old password on your smart device manually before attempting to connect the MINOLTA MN53Z’s Wireless to your device. (Depending upon your smart device make and model, operation may vary, so please refer to your smart device user manual and instructions.
  • Page 119 Memory Card Compatibility Conversion micro micro micro adapter to SDHC SDXC SDHC SDXC SD card exFAT exFAT Format FAT12, 16 FAT32 FAT12, 16 FAT32 Capacity Up to 2GB 4~32GB 64GB~2TB Up to 2GB 4~32GB 64GB~2TB Compati- bility It indicates that the writing speed class will be displayed on the memory card. Use a memory card with the appropriate writing speed for the video recording mode to be recorded.
  • Page 120 Minolta is a registered trademark of JMM Lee Properties, LLC and is used in the United States by Elite Brands Inc. under license. 40 Wall Street, 61st Floor, New York, NY 10005 USA • Tel: 800-441-1100 www.minoltadigital.com • www.elitebrands.com Copyright © 2021 Elite Brands Inc.

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