Recording Mode; Handling The Camera; Setting The Camera To Record Images; Using The Zoom Lens - Minolta DiMAGE Xi Instruction Manual

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ECORDING MODE

RECORDING MODE

This section covers the basic recording operation as well as advanced recording func-
tions. To start using the camera, read pages 20 through 29. Many of the recording
functions are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe
how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navi-
gation section.

Handling the camera

While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera
firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera body
with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet
shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.
When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera so that the
flash is above the lens with the shutter-release button to the
top. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers or the
strap.

Setting the camera to record images

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Turn the camera on by pressing the main switch (1).
Slide the mode switch to the recording position (2).
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Using the zoom lens

This camera is equipped with a unique 5.7 - 17.1mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a
37 to 111mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is controlled by the zoom lever at the
back of the camera.
In 35mm photography, focal lengths below 50mm are referred to as wide-angle; the
angle of view is larger than that of the human eye. Above 50mm is referred to as tele-
photo and makes distant objects appear closer. The effect of the optical zoom is visible
in both the viewfinder and LCD monitor.
To zoom in on the subject, push
the zoom lever up.
To zoom out, push the zoom lever
down.
The digital-zoom function can dou-
ble the power of the lens. The digi-
tal zoom is activated in the custom
section of the recording-mode
menu (p. 28).
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