Full-Time Af; Flash Mode; Flash Compensation; Metering Modes - Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 Instruction Manual

Full-time AF

With full-time AF active, the autofocus systems continually focuses to keep the monitor image
sharp. This also reduces the autofocusing time when taking pictures. When the camera is set to
manual focus, full-time AF is disabled. Turning the full-time AF function off can help conserve bat-
tery power. Full-time AF can be turned on and off in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44).
Full-time AF is active regardless of the menu setting when using macro in auto-recording or with a
Digital Subject Program as well as when using the sports action digital subject program. When the
red low-battery warning is displayed, full-time AF is disabled.

Flash mode

The flash modes can be changed in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M
menus (p. 44). This menu option is used when another function is
assigned to the flash mode button, see page 67 on the custom key
function. For more on flash modes, refer to page 26.

Flash compensation

Flash compensation increases or decreases the flash exposure of the built-in flash in reference to
the ambient exposure by as much as ±2 Ev.
Select the flash compensation option section 2 of the P, A, S, and
M menus (p. 44). Use the up/down keys to adjust the degree of
compensation. Press the central controller button to set this value.
If any value other than 0.0 is set, an indicator is displayed on the
monitor as a warning.
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Focus mode Single AF
Full-time AF Off
Flash mode Autoflash
Flash comp. 0
Metering mode MultiSegment
Focus mode
Full-time AF
Flash mode –2 ~ +2
+0.3
Flash comp.
Metering mode
Positive compensation No compensation
Flash compensation changes the ratio between the ambient and flash exposures. When using fill-
flash to reduce harsh shadows caused by direct sunlight, flash compensation changes the ratio
between the highlights and shadows. The flash affects the darkness of the shadows without affect-
ing the area illuminated by the sun. By decreasing the flash output with a negative Ev setting, the
shadows receive less light and are deeper, but retain detail that would be lost without the flash.
Using a positive Ev setting will soften or eliminate shadows.

Metering modes

Metering mode indicators are displayed on the monitor. The metering mode is set in section 2 of the
P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44).
Multi-segment metering: uses 256 segments to measure luminance and color. This data is
combined with distance information to calculate the camera exposure. This advanced meter-
ing system will give accurate worry-free exposures in almost all situations.
Center weighted: a traditional metering method in film cameras. The system measures light
values over the entire image area with emphasis given the central region.
Spot metering: uses a small area within the image to calcu-
late the exposure. A small circle appears in the middle of the
live image indicating the measuring area. The spot allows
precise exposure measurements of a particular object with-
out being influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within
the scene.
Negative compensation No flash
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