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Page 2: Before You Begin
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer. -
Page 3: For Proper And Safe Use
For proper and safe use GENERAL PRODUCT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories. WARNING • Only use the battery specified in this manual. - Page 4 • Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs are required. • Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Before you begin...3 For proper and safe use ...4 Names of parts ...14 Camera body...14 Recording mode display ...16 Viewfinder ...17 Getting up and running ...18 Attaching the camera strap...18 Attaching a lens ...19 Removing a lens...19 Diopter adjustment...20 Installing the monitor protection panel ...20 Charging the battery...21... - Page 6 Recording menu...64 Navigating the recording menu ...64 Image size and image quality...66 Color mode...68 About Adobe RGB ...68 Digital Effects (FX) Control ...69 Recording mode reset...70 Bracketing setup ...70 Bracketing order...70 Flash modes ...71 Wireless/Remote flash...72 Wireless/Remote camera and flash ranges ...74 Flash control...75 Manual flash and power ratio...76 Instant playback ...77...
- Page 7 Accessory notes...114 AC Adapter AC-11 (sold separately) ...114 About the battery charger cord...114 Vertical Control Grip VC-7D (sold separately)...115 Focusing-screen compatibility ...115 Lens shadowing ...115 Smooth focus ...116 Focal-length conversion...116 CCD-plane indicator...117 Lens compatibility ...117 Attaching an accessory flash ...117 Flash compatibility ...118 High-Speed Sync.
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Page 8: Names Of Parts
NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA BODY * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 141). 1. Front control dial 12. -
Page 9: Recording Mode Display
RECORDING MODE DISPLAY The recording display shows information on camera operation in panels. The information displayed varies with the functions set. As the camera is rotated to a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to compensate for the camera position. 1. -
Page 10: Getting Up And Running
GETTING UP AND RUNNING This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries, memory cards, and lenses as well as the use of external power supplies. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP Always keep the camera strap around your neck in the event that you drop the camera. -
Page 11: Installing The Monitor Protection Panel
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT The EVF has a built-in diopter that can be adjusted between –3.0 to +1.0. While looking through the EVF, turn the diopter-adjustment dial until the viewfinder focus frame is sharp. INSTALLING THE MONITOR PROTECTION PANEL Install the monitor protection panel by placing the top of the panel at the top of the monitor frame on the camera and lower panel until it clicks into place at the bottom. -
Page 12: Auto Power Save
This camera can be powered directly from a household electrical outlet with the optional AC Adapter AC-11. See page 114 on how to connect the adapter to the camera. Contact your local Konica Minolta dealer for more information. 2 2 3 3... -
Page 13: Inserting And Changing A Memory Card
A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If the card-error message appears, press the central button of the controller to close the window; check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information: North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/ Europe: http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com... -
Page 14: Setting The Camera To Record Images Automatically
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME After initially inserting a memory card and battery, a message opens requesting that camera’s clock and calendar be set. Images are recorded with the date and time of capture. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the setup menu section on pages 102 and 107. -
Page 15: Special Focusing Situations
BASIC RECORDING OPERATION Place the subject within the focus frame. The subject must be within the focus range of the lens. If using a zoom lens, change the focal length to frame the subject. Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the autofocus and autoexposure systems (1). -
Page 16: Camera-Shake Warning
FOCUS LOCK The focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down. -
Page 17: Anti-Shake System
ANTI-SHAKE SYSTEM The Anti-Shake system minimizes the affect of camera shake, a slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion. Camera shake is more pronounced at long focal lengths than short ones. Anti- Shake is less effective with moving subjects or when the camera is panned, shutter speeds of 1/4 second or longer, and short object distances. -
Page 18: Histogram Display
BASIC PLAYBACK Images can be viewed in the playback mode. This section covers the basic playback functions. The playback mode has additional menu functions, see page 82. VIEWING IMAGES Press the playback button to activate the playback mode. Time of recording Date of recording Frame number / total number of images To return to the recording mode, press the playback button or the shutter-release button. -
Page 19: Changing The Playback Display
DELETING SINGLE IMAGES The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. To delete a displayed image, press the delete button; a confirmation screen opens. Use the left/right keys to highlight “Yes.” “No” cancels the operation. Press the controller to execute the command on the confirmation screen. -
Page 20: Enlarged Playback
ENLARGED PLAYBACK An image can be enlarged for closer examination. The maximum magnification depends on image size from 2.4X for small images to 4.7X for large images. RAW images cannot be enlarged. Press the magnification button (1) to activate enlarged playback. The controller’s four-way keys scrolls the magnified area. -
Page 21: Full-Auto Program
PROGRAM - P Program exposure is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 39). Like full-auto program, program controls both the shutter speed and aperture required for each exposure. The operation is the same as described in the basic recording operation section on page 28. However, unlike full-auto program, functions set in this mode do not reset when the position of the exposure-mode dial is changed. -
Page 22: Aperture Priority - A
APERTURE PRIORITY - A Aperture priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 39). The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed to ensure correct exposure. Turn either control dial to adjust the aperture. The aperture value changes depending on the position of the exposure-compensation dial, see camera notes on page 41. -
Page 23: Manual Exposure - M
MANUAL EXPOSURE - M Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer total control over the final exposure. Bulb exposures can be made, see below. Manual exposure is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. -
Page 24: Exposure Lock - Ael Button
EXPOSURE LOCK - AEL BUTTON The AE lock button locks the automatic exposure system without activating the AF system. This function allows the exposure to be set by a gray card or reference target outside the scene. When using flash in the P or A exposure modes, slow-shutter sync is active (p. 47). The operation of the AE lock button can be changed in section 1 of the custom menu (p. -
Page 25: Exposure And Flash Compensation
EXPOSURE AND FLASH COMPENSATION The ambient light and flash exposure can be adjusted before the image is captured to make the final picture lighter or darker. To compensate the ambient exposure, press the Dial Lock Release and turn the exposure-compensation dial to the appropriate position (1). -
Page 26: Metering Modes
METERING MODES The metering mode specifies the metering pattern. Turn the metering-mode dial to the appropriate position to select the mode. 14-segment honeycomb-pattern metering - the camera’s standard metering mode appropriate for most photographic situations. By combining information on the subject’s distance and position from the autofocus system, this mode is less influenced by spot lighting or backlighting. -
Page 27: Focus-Mode Dial
Camera Notes Some Konica Minolta lenses are equipped with focus-hold buttons. Section 1 in the custom menu allows the focus-hold button to be used for depth-of-field preview (p. 94). 5 5 3 3... -
Page 28: Focus-Area Switch
FOCUS-AREA SWITCH The focus-area switch controls which AF areas are used. The switch has three positions: Wide focus area - to use the wide focus frames in the viewfinder to focus. See the basic operation section on page 28. Pressing and holding the four-way controller keys also activates and locks focus with the wide focus area. -
Page 29: Drive Modes
DRIVE MODES The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Indicators showing the selected drive mode appear on the monitor. The drive mode is set with the drive-mode dial. Simply turn the dial using the lever on the front to the appropriate position to select the mode. -
Page 30: Bracketing Notes
Eyepiece Corrector 1000 series diopters can be used if the adjustable viewfinder diopter is not sufficient. These accessories are mounted on the viewfinder frame as described above. For more information on these and other accessories, contact your Konica Minolta dealer. 5 5 9 9... -
Page 31: White Balance
WHITE BALANCE White balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear natural. The active white-balance mode is displayed in the white- balance panel on the monitor. Turn the white-balance dial to the appropriate position. Auto white balance - to automatically detect the type of light and adjust the white balance accordingly. -
Page 32: Color Temperature
A calibration error may occur under extremely bright light sources, especially with flash units. If an error occurs, a message appears on the monitor and the white-balance indicator is yellow. Highlight the return button and press the center of the controller. Recalibrate using a gray card as a reference target to reduce the intensity of the illumination. -
Page 33: Recording Menu
RECORDING MENU In recording mode, press the menu button to open and close the menu. The four-way keys of the controller and the control dials move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. NAVIGATING THE RECORDING MENU Activate the recording menu with the menu button. -
Page 34: Image Size And Image Quality
IMAGE SIZE AND IMAGE QUALITY Image size and quality are set in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 64). Changes are displayed on the monitor. L: 3008 X 2000 (Large) M: 2256 X 1496 (Medium) S: 1504 X 1000 (Small) R R A A W W RAW image R R A A W W + +... -
Page 35: Color Mode
COLOR MODE The color mode controls what the image looks like as well as the color space. The color mode is set in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 64). Natural Color - reproduces the colors in the scene faithfully. Employs the sRGB color space. -
Page 36: Recording Mode Reset
RECORDING MODE RESET The recording mode functions can be reset in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 64). When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Focus area selection Preset white balance Color temperature Digital Effects (FX) -
Page 37: Wireless/Remote Flash
WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH On-camera Wireless/Remote flash allows the camera to control an off- flash camera Program 5600HS(D) and 3600HS(D) flash unit without the need of a cable. Single or multiple flash units can be placed around the subject to create different lighting effects. -
Page 38: Wireless/Remote Camera And Flash Ranges
WIRELESS/REMOTE CAMERA AND FLASH RANGES Flash-to-subject distance The camera and flash must be within 5m or 16.4 ft of the subject. Specifications with Program flash 5600HS(D) at ISO 100 Flash-to-subject distance Camera-to-subject Aperture distance Up to sync. speed ƒ/2.8 1.4 ~ 5m / 4.6 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft ƒ/4.0... -
Page 39: Manual Flash And Power Ratio
MANUAL FLASH AND POWER RATIO The output of the flash can be specified when using manual flash control with power ratios. Set the flash-control option in section 2 of the recording menu to manual. The power ratio, also in section 2, can then be selected. See page 64 for menu operation. -
Page 40: Interval
INTERVAL The interval mode makes a series of still images over a period of time, similar to time-lapse photography. Set the drive-mode dial to the single-frame advance position (p. 56) before opening the menu. Highlight “setup” in the interval option in section 3 on the recording menu and press the central button of the controller to open the setup screen. -
Page 41: A Short Guide To Photography
A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can take years to master. But the pleasure in making photographs and the joy of capturing a magical moment cannot be compared. The guide is an introduction to some basic photographic principles. The lens aperture controls not only exposure, but also depth of field;... -
Page 42: Playback Menu
PLAYBACK MENU In playback mode, press the menu button to open and close the menu. The four-way keys of the controller and the control dials move the cursor in the menu (p. 65). Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK MENU Activate the playback menu with the menu button. -
Page 43: Delete
DELETE Deleting permanently erases the image. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when using the delete function. Single, multiple, or all images in a folder can be deleted with the playback menu. Before an image is deleted, a confirmation screen appears;... -
Page 44: Lock
LOCK Single, multiple, or all images on the memory card or in a folder specified with the view-folder option can be locked. A locked image cannot be deleted by either the playback menu functions or the delete button. Important images should be locked. Images are locked in section 1 of the playback menu (p. -
Page 45: Slide Show
SLIDE SHOW Section 2 of the playback menu starts the slide-show function. This function automatically displays images every five seconds on the card or in the folder specified with the view-folder option in section 1 of the menu. Highlight “Enter” in the slide-show option in section 2 of the playback menu and press the center of the controller to begin the slide-show playback. -
Page 46: Custom Menu
DATE IMPRINT To print the date of capture with each image with a compatible DPOF printer, turn the menu option on. To cancel date imprint, simply turn the option off. How the date is printed varies with the printer. Not all printers support this function. INDEX PRINT To create an index print of all the images in the folder, set the option on. - Page 47 CUSTOM MENU The custom menu controls operation preferences. See page 91 on how to open the custom menu. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus change as the tabs are highlighted. When the required menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll through the menu options.
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Page 48: Af / Shutter Release Priority Setup
FOCUS-HOLD BUTTON SETUP Some Konica Minolta lenses are equipped with a focus-hold button. The operation of this button can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 92). This custom function has two options: Focus hold - pressing the focus-hold button on the lens locks the focus. - Page 49 AUTO AF SETUP The operation of the Auto AF focus mode (p. 52) can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 92). This custom function has two options: Auto AF - the AF system automatically switches between single- shot AF and continuous AF depending on the subject’s motion.
- Page 50 AF AREA SETUP The spot focus or local AF areas are illuminated when the camera focuses. The illumination period is selected in section 3 of the custom menu (p. 92) between 0.3 seconds and 0.6 seconds. AF area illuminator activation with the shutter-release button can also be turned off.
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Page 51: Af With Shutter-Release Button
ISO MENU SETUP The ISO range available is selected section 4 of the custom menu (p. 92). See page 51 for more on camera sensitivity and ISO. Two ranges are available: ISO 100 - 1600 ISO 100 - 3200 M-SET BUTTON SETUP The function assigned to the memory set (M SET) button can be specified in section 4 of the custom menu (p. -
Page 52: Setup Menu
SETUP MENU The setup menu controls camera operation. See page 91 on how to open the setup menu. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus change as the tabs are highlighted. When the required menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll through the menu options. -
Page 53: Viewing Images On A Television
LCD BRIGHTNESS Monitor brightness is adjusted in section 1 of the setup menu. Highlight “Enter” and press the central button of the controller to open the LCD brightness setup screen. Brightness is controlled in eleven levels. Use the left/right controller keys to adjust the brightness, the monitor adjusts accordingly. -
Page 54: Date And Time Setup
AUDIO SIGNALS When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, an audio signal gives a positive confirmation the AF system has focused. This signals can be turned off in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 102). LANGUAGE The language used in the menus can be changed. Highlight the current language and press the center of the controller to open the language setup screen. -
Page 55: Auto Power Save
FOLDER NAME All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Folder names come in two formats: standard and date. Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is named 100KM023. The first three digits are the folder’s serial number, which increases by one each time a new folder is created. -
Page 56: Delete Confirmation
MENU SECTION MEMORY The camera can remember which menu section was lasted opened. If the menu section memory function is on, when the menu button is pressed, the last menu section that was last displayed is opened. When menu section memory is off, section 1 of the recording or playback menu is displayed when the menu button is pressed. -
Page 57: Reset Default
RESET DEFAULT This option resets all camera modes and menus. When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Recording and Playback mode Monitor display Full display Focus-area selection Spot AF area Preset white balance Daylight ±0 Custom white balance... -
Page 58: Accessory Notes
This camera is supplied with a type G spherical acute matte focusing screen. Type M, L, and ML screens can also be used. Focusing screens must be installed by an authorized Konica Minolta service facility. Contact Konica Minolta for more information. -
Page 59: Attaching An Accessory Flash
CCD-plane indicator is located next to the exposure-mode dial. LENS COMPATIBILITY All Konica Minolta AF lenses are compatible with this camera. MD and MC series lenses cannot be used. For our current line of lenses, contact your Konica Minolta dealer. -
Page 60: Flash Compatibility
FLASH COMPATIBILITY The following flash units are compatible with this camera: Program Flash 2500(D) Program Flash 3600HS(D) Program Flash 5600HS(D) Macro Ring Flash 1200 with Macro Flash Controller Macro Twin Flash 2400 with Macro Flash Controller The 5400HS, 5400xi, and 5200i can be used with this camera with manual flash control only. The 4000AF, using the Flash Adapter FS-1100, can also be used with manual flash control. -
Page 61: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
DiMAGE software CD-ROM (p. 122). No special driver software is required for other Windows or Macintosh operating systems. Customers who have bought a previous DiMAGE digital camera and have installed the Windows 98 driver software must repeat the installation procedure. The updated version of the driver software included on the supplied DiMAGE software CD-ROM is required for the operation of the this camera with a computer. -
Page 62: Automatic Installation
CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 / 98 SECOND EDITION The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically, it can be installed manually with the operating system’s add-new-hardware wizard; see the instructions on the following page. During installation, if the operating system requests the Windows 98 CD-ROM, inset it into the CD-ROM drive and follow the accompanying instructions on the screen. -
Page 63: Auto Power Save (Data-Transfer Mode)
Unplug the USB cable and turn off the camera. Remake the USB connection by reattaching the cable and turning the camera on. Konica Minolta History On February 20th, 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. On board his Friendship 7 spacecraft was a Minolta Hi-matic camera to record that historic event. -
Page 64: Memory Card Folder Organization
MEMORY CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION Once the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder. To copy images, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer. -
Page 65: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer
DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is lit - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn off the camera and then disconnect the USB cable. Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP To disconnect the camera, click once on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located on the task bar. -
Page 66: Changing The Memory Card (Data-Transfer Mode)
Click on the locations to display the files. The driver should be indicated with Konica Minolta, the camera name, or “USB Mass Storage Device.” Under certain conditions, the driver name may not contain these names. However, the driver will be indicated by either a question mark or exclamation point. -
Page 67: Notes On Printing Errors
PICTBRIDGE Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 1 of the setup menu is set to PTP. Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer using the camera’s USB cable. The larger plug on the cable is connected to the printer. Slide open the video out / USB port cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. -
Page 68: Index Print
NAVIGATING THE PICTBRIDGE MENU Pressing the menu button opens and closes the menu. The four-way keys of the controller and the control dials move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. The options that can be changed vary with the printer. Activate the menu with the menu button. - Page 69 Paper size The paper size of the print can be specified in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses the size set with the printer. Highlight the current size setting in the menu and press the central button of the controller to open the paper-size screen.
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Page 70: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage to the camera or charger, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Konica Minolta service facility. Problem Symptom Cause The batteries are dead. -
Page 71: Care And Storage
Wiping may scratch Anti-Shake scale continues to the surface. blink, contact a Konica Minolta • To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then gently wipe the lens with a cloth service facility. -
Page 72: Operating Temperatures And Conditions
• Using the card beyond its life. Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary. • When using a Microdrive, do not subject the camera to vibrations. Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. It is recommended that a copy of the card data be made. -
Page 73: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Number of effective pixels: 6.1 million CCD: 23.5 X 15.7mm interline primary-color CCD with a total of 6.3 million pixels Camera sensitivity (ISO): Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 ISO equiva- lents Aspect ratio: A/D conversion: 12 bit Autofocusing system: TTL phase-detection system with CCD line sensor. - Page 74 Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). FCC Compliance Statement Declaration on Conformity Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc. Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430 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.
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