Basic Recording; Handling The Camera; Using The Zoom Lens; Recording Images Automatically - Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 Instruction Manual

BASIC RECORDING

This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly
familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving
on to the other sections in the manual.
Turn on the camera. Set the mode switch to a recording position.

Handling the camera

While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly
with your right hand while supporting the body with your left. Keep
your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold
the camera steadily. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers
or the strap.

Using the zoom lens

Zoom scale
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The zoom lever controls the lens (1).
Sliding the lever to the right (T) will zoom
in to the telephoto position of the lens.
Sliding the lever to the left (W) will zoom
out to the wide-angle position.
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The zoom scale indicates the approxi-
mate zoom position. If the digital zoom
is active, the yellow section of the scale
indicates the digital-zoom range.

Recording images automatically

Turn the exposure-mode dial to the auto-recording position (1); all camera
operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging
systems will work together to bring beautiful results effortlessly.
While many of the camera's systems in this mode are automatic, some of
the functions can be changed. The following list shows changes that can
be made in auto-recording.
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Functions which can be changed with buttons:
• Flash mode (p. 26)
• Macro mode (p. 35)
• Display mode (i + ) (p. 28)
Functions which can be changed with the auto-recording menu:
• Drive mode (p. 46)
• Image size (p. 54)
• Image quality (p. 54)
• Automatic Digital Subject Program (DSP) Selection (p. 23)
• Anti-Shake (p. 56)
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