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  • Page 1 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..............................2 Buttons and Operation Overview ........................6 Camera Features ............................10 Operating Battery Door ..........................11 Installing the Battery ........................... 11 Installing the Memory Card ......................... 12 Charging the Battery ........................... 13 Powering the Camera On and Off....................... 13 Connecting to a Computer ..........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1.0 Introduction About this Manual: Congratulations on purchasing the Minolta MNB10Z Digital Camera! The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera.
  • Page 4 CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Camera Information: Do not disassemble or attempt to service the camera yourself. •...
  • Page 5 Precautions When Cleaning: Do not puncture the microphone or speaker openings with a sharp implement. • If the inside of the camera is damaged, the waterproof performance will deteriorate. • Do not use soap, natural detergents, or chemicals such as benzene for cleaning. •...
  • Page 6 the battery is not charged at battery temperature below 5°C (41°F) or above 55°C (131°F). When the battery is between 45°C (113°F) - 55°C (131°F), the chargeable capacity • may decrease. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in •...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Buttons and Operation Overview Front Pop-Up Flash Accessory Shoe Mount Speaker Neck Strap Hook AF / Focus Lamp Microphone Shutter Remote Input Microphone Input (3.5mm) Lens Accessory Shoe Mount Back Zoom & Shutter Buttons Neck Strap Hook HDMI-D Output USB-C Interface Battery / SD Card Door Tripod Mount...
  • Page 8 Name: Function: Pop-Up Flash Open the flash door manually by pushing up Remove placeholder plate and mount hot-shoe Accessory Shoe accessories like an external microphone, video Mount light, flash unit or other Built-in speaker plays button press sounds and Speaker other video playback sounds Neck Strap Hook Install a neck strap using these mounting hooks...
  • Page 9 Lens Grip Zoom T/W Buttons Shutter Button Video Start/Stop Display Button Power On / Off Button P/S/A/M Mode Dial Accessory Shoe Mount Speaker Back Status LED Playback Button AE / AF Lock Button Up / Ev Button Right / Flash Button OK Button Down / Self-Timer Button Delete Button...
  • Page 10 Name: Function: Lens Grip Grip point when holding the camera AF Mode (normal): T and W buttons for optical zooming in and zooming out Zoom T/W Buttons MF Mode (manual): T and W buttons for precise focus adjustment Shutter Button Button to focus and capture a photo Video Start/Stop Button to enter and start/stop video recording...

  • Page 11: Camera Features

    1.2 Camera Features In addition to basic photo capture, the Minolta MNB10Z has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanation of the camera’s operations, it will enable you to...

  • Page 12: First Use

    First Use 1.3 Operating Battery Door Unlock the battery door by sliding the locking latch left with your thumb or nail and release. The battery door should spring open. 1.4 Installing the Battery Insert the included lithium-ion battery into the battery compartment with the metal contact facing the inside right of the camera as shown in the diagram below.

  • Page 13: Installing The Memory Card

    1.5 Installing the Memory Card Insert the SD memory card into the battery compartment with the metal contact facing up as shown in the diagram below. Push the memory card in until you hear and audible click. The SD memory card can only be inserted in one way. Do not force the card in if it will not go in smoothly.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    1.6 Charging the Battery Connect your camera to the included AC adaptor with the USB-C cable provided for charging. Insert the small end of the USB plug into the camera’s USB-C port under the protective door as shown in the figure below. Plug the larger end in to the included AC adaptor.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Computer

    1.8 Connecting to a Computer Your camera can connect to a computer to transfer photo and video files for viewing and editing, or to use your camera as a PC web cam. To connect the camera to your computer, open the protective cover on the side of the camera to access the USB-C port. Insert the small end of the USB-C plug into the camera’s port and the larger end in to a USB port on your computer.

  • Page 16: Accessory Attachments

    1.9 Accessory Attachments The MNB10Z supports many different accessory attachment capabilities such as lens filters & attachments, external microphones and assistive lighting utilizing power from the hot-shoe mount. The front lens has a 55mm diameter threading for compatible filters and attachments.

  • Page 17: Photo Capture Screen

    2.0 Photo Capture Screen Function: Function: Current Photo Shooting Mode Zoom Bar Status Remaining Number of Photo Captures Shutter Setting Flash Status Aperture Setting Focus Lamp Status WiFi Status Self-Timer Status Exposure Value Setting Battery Status Macro Mode Video Resolution Setting Face Detection Status Memory Card Inserted Automatic White Balance Status...

  • Page 18: Photo Capture Modes

    Capture 2.1 Photo Capture Modes Turn the Mode Dial to switch between the various shooting modes. An explanation of each mode is listed below the figure. Photo Mode Selection AUTO (A+ Intelligent Scene) This shooting mode is an automatic mode that lets the camera make all of the exposure decisions for you.
  • Page 19 correct. If you want a shallower depth of field, select a lower f-stop setting and the camera will increase the shutter speed setting to compensate. If you want motion blur in your photo, reduce the shutter speed and the camera will adjust to a smaller aperture (higher f-stop).

  • Page 20: Capturing A Photo

    2.2 Capturing a Photo Once you’ve selected your shooting mode, hold the camera with both hands, being careful to not block the flash and lens with fingers. Point the lens toward the object you want to take a picture of, and then frame it with the LCD monitor.

  • Page 21: Capturing A Macro Photo (Close-Up)

    2.3 Capturing a Macro Photo (Close-Up) The MNB10Z includes an autofocusing optical zoom lens and is capable of super sharp macro or close-up shots. Macro photography is about showcasing a subject larger than it is in real life — an extreme close-up of something very small. It can also be used to zoom into a very small detail of a much larger object.
  • Page 22 AF – Normal Shooting Select this option to turn off Macro shooting and return to normal autofocus shooting. MF – Normal Shooting Manual Focus Select this option manually focus your shot in normal shooting. In this mode, the Zoom T and W keys are used to adjust focus and not for zooming. Press and hold down the Zoom T and W slider keys to adjust the focusing manually.

  • Page 23: Capturing A Video - One Touch Movie Capture

    2.4 Capturing a Video – One Touch Movie Capture The MNB10Z includes a one touch movie capture button. A single press of the VIDEO button will put the camera in Video mode and begin recording a video clip automatically. Hold the camera with both hands...

  • Page 24: Capturing A Photo With Self-Timer

    2.5 Capturing a Photo with Self-Timer Use this function to capture pictures at pre-set intervals. The camera can be set to shoot after 2 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds after pressing the shutter button. To capture a photo with Self-Timer, or close-up shot, press the DOWN / SELF-TIMER button and you will be presented with 4 options.

  • Page 25: Exposure Value Compensation Settings

    2.6 Exposure Value Compensation Settings The exposure value is a number on a scale that represents scene luminance, which is the amount of light present in your composition and falling on your subject (be it a person, place, or thing). For a bright, midday scene, you'll want a high EV like +2 or +3.

  • Page 26: Using The Built-In Flash

    2.7 Using the Built-in Flash The flash provides supplemental light for the scene. It is also suitable for metering and shooting in darker scenes to improve the exposure. Pop the flash up manually as shown below: Press the LEFT / FLASH button to enter the Flash menu.
  • Page 27 Press the UP and DOWN buttons to select from the following modes: Auto Camera flash goes off automatically based on existing light conditions. Red-Eye Reduction The camera emits a brief pre-flash before the picture is taken to reduce red-eye effects. Flash On The flash goes off when a picture is taken, supplementing the existing light in a scene and helping to eliminate shadows.

  • Page 28: Ae/Af Lock

    2.8 AE/AF Lock This button allows you quickly lock Exposure or Focus. The default setting for whether the button locks Exposure and/or Focus can be found in the Settings menu. AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock) This function allows you to lock the auto exposure during shooting. It is useful for when you want to reframe the scene, but keep the current exposure from changing.

  • Page 29: Using The Optical Zoom Function

    2.9 Using the Optical Zoom Function The MNB10Z is equipped with an autofocus lens and a 10x optical zoom and 2x digital zoom function. Optical zoom uses a real multi-focal-length camera lens to brings the image close to you before you capture a photo. It differs greatly from digital zoom, which only enlarges your image electronically by cropping and enlarging the central part of the photograph.

  • Page 30: Camera Settings Menu

    3.0 Camera Settings Menu All settings in this menu will affect the photos being captured. To access this menu, press the MENU button. Once in the menu, press the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate. Pressing the LEFT and RIGHT buttons will switch the menu from Camera settings to Video or System settings.

  • Page 31: Quality

    3.2 Quality This setting adjusts the visible detail of a photograph. The higher the quality, the greater the photo detail and the larger the file size of the photo. 1. To access this menu, press the MENU button. 2. Once in the menu, press the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate. Pressing the LEFT and RIGHT buttons will switch the menu from Photo settings to Video or System settings.

  • Page 32: Metering

    3.5 Metering Metering is the process of how your camera decides to assign the right shutter speed and aperture based on the amount of light the camera can pick up. This setting allows you to set the “target” size of the camera’s field of view to be metered. 1.

  • Page 33: Ae-L & Af-L

    5. Highlight your selection and press the OK button to confirm. 6. Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu and return to shooting. 3.8 AE-L & AF-L This setting allows you set the default setting for the AE/AF LOCK hotkey. When pressing this button, it allows to quickly lock the Exposure and/or Focus.

  • Page 34: Grid Lines

    3.9 Grid Lines This setting allows you to add gridlines to the photo capture screen. The gridlines may help with aligning and aiming your shot. 1. To access this menu, press the MENU button. 2. Once in the menu, press the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate. Pressing the LEFT and RIGHT buttons will switch the menu from Photo settings to Video or System settings.

  • Page 35: Quick Review

    3.12 Quick Review This setting allows you to automatically display a photo immediately after it is captured. 1. To access this menu, press the MENU button. 2. Once in the menu, press the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate. Pressing the LEFT and RIGHT buttons will switch the menu from Photo settings to Video or System settings.

  • Page 36: Video Settings Menu

    4.0 Video Settings Menu All settings in this menu will affect the videos being captured. To access this menu, press the MENU button. Once in the menu, press the RIGHT button to switch from Camera settings to Video settings. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate. Pressing the LEFT and RIGHT buttons again will switch the menu from Video settings to System or Camera settings.

  • Page 37: Date Stamp

    4.2 Date Stamp This setting allows you to imprint a date and/or time stamp onto your captured video files. Once a file is recorded with the imprint, the imprint cannot be removed 1. To access this menu, press the MENU button. 2.

  • Page 38: Video Recording Level

    6. Highlight your selection and press the OK button to confirm. 7. Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu and return to shooting. 4.4 Video Recording Level This setting sets the audio recording sensitivity when recording a video. 1.

  • Page 39: System Settings Menu

    5.0 System Settings Menu All settings in this menu are system wide. To access this menu, press the MENU button. Once in the menu, press the RIGHT button twice to switch from Camera settings to System settings. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate. Pressing the LEFT and RIGHT buttons again will switch the menu from System settings to Camera or Video settings.

  • Page 40: Wi-Fi

    To wirelessly operate the MNB10Z camera, you will need to install the “D Video” app on your Android or iOS device. To download the app, search for “D Video” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
  • Page 41 Open your smartphone’s Wi-Fi menu, turn all Wi-Fi settings On and tap the network named “MNB10Z_XXXXXXXX” to connect to the camera. When prompted, enter the password 12345678. Once connected successfully, your camera will display the following success screen. If your smartphone is having trouble finding the camera’s Wi-Fi name, press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to highlight ‘Refresh’.
  • Page 42 As part of the iOS operating system, your smartphone's Location Settings must be enabled in order to allow proper communication between your smartphone and your Minolta camera. If not enabled, it will prevent your camera from connecting to the D Video app.

  • Page 43: Wi-Fi And Smartphone App Guide

    After following the instructions on enabling Wi-Fi on your MNB10Z and connecting to your smartphone, exit the Wi-Fi menu on your smartphone and open the “D Video”...

  • Page 44: Smartphone App Main Screen Explanation

    5.1.2.1 Smartphone App Main Screen Explanation Back to Camera/ Main App Screen Settings Live View from Camera Camera Photo/Video Battery Resolution Level Video Photo Shooting Shooting Mode Mode Photo/Video Resolution Camera Settings SD Card Menu Gallery Capture/ Record...

  • Page 45: Smartphone App Operation

    5.1.2.2 Smartphone App Operation Capture Photo To capture a photo, make sure you are in Photo Shooting mode by tapping the Camera icon. Once in Photo Shooting mode, tap the red Capture icon and a photo will capture. Record Video To capture a photo, make sure you are in Video Shooting mode by tapping the Video icon.

  • Page 46: Auto Off

    5.2 Auto Off This menu sets the duration of time in which the camera will wait with no user input before automatically powering off. 1. To access this setting, press the MENU button. 2. Once in the menu, press the RIGHT button twice to switch from Camera settings to System settings.

  • Page 47: Frequency

    5.4 Frequency This menu sets the light frequency of the camera from 50Hz to 60Hz. Check the frequency of your geographical region and set accordingly. 1. To access this setting, press the MENU button. 2. Once in the menu, press the RIGHT button twice to switch from Camera settings to System settings.

  • Page 48: Set Date

    5.6 Set Date This menu allows you to set the date and time for the system. 1. To access this setting, press the MENU button. 2. Once in the menu, press the RIGHT button twice to switch from Camera settings to System settings.

  • Page 49: Default

    5.8 Default Factory default settings can be restored in this menu. This function will not delete the media stored on the memory card, and will only reset all of the menu’s setting back to factory default settings. 1. To access this setting, press the MENU button. 2.

  • Page 50: Playback

    6.0 Playback To enter Playback mode, simply press the PLAYBACK button as shown in the figure below. In this mode, you can review all of the photos and videos captured. Press the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to scroll through your photo and video files. Video Playback Screen To exit Playback mode and return back to shooting, press the PLAYBACK button again.

  • Page 51: Playback Menu Settings

    6.1 Playback Menu Settings Various playback settings can be accessed in the Playback Menu. To access this menu, press the PLAYBACK button and then press the MENU button. 6.1.1 Slide Show This menu sets the duration of a playback slide show. 1.

  • Page 52: Protect

    6.1.2 Protect This menu allows you to protect your files from accidental deletion. NOTE: This will not protect stored files from a Format. 1. To access this menu, press the PLAYBACK button and then press the MENU button. 2. Press the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate. 3.

  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    7.0 Technical Specifications Model Number Minolta MNB10Z Auto Focus • f=4.9mm~49.0mm • F/2.8~F/3.1 • Lens 55mm Front Threading for Accessory Attachments Zoom 10X Optical Zoom • 2x Digital Zoom Image Sensor 8MP Sony CMOS Sensor Shutter Electronic • Digital Image Stabilization JPEG: 64 Mega Pixels •...
  • Page 54 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 www.minoltadigital.com • www.elitebrands.com Copyright © 2024 Elite Brands Inc.

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