Konica-minolta 5D User Manual

9224-2773-11 H-A106INSTRUCTION MANUALE

* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep thesesurfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions i

100PLAYBACK MODEENLARGED PLAYBACKIn single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged for closer examination. RAWand super fine images cannot be en

The number of magnification steps in enlarged playback is dependent on the size of therecorded image. The smaller the image size, the fewer steps are

12PlayBasic Custom1 Custom2DeleteLockIndex format––9 framesActivate the playback-mode menu with the menu button (1). The “Basic” tab will behighlighte

103BasicDeleteLockIndex formatThis frameAll framesMarked framesThis frameAll framesMarked frames9 frames4 framesCustom 2PrintIndex printCancel printCo

104PLAYBACK MODEPLAYBACK-MODE MENU - BASICDeleting permanently erases the image. Once deleted, an image cannotbe recovered. Care should be taken when

105Single, multiple, or all images in a folder can be locked. A locked image cannot bedeleted by either the playback-mode menu functions or the QV/del

The Custom 1 section of the playback-mode menu controls the slide-show function.This function automatically displays all still images in a folder in o

To select all the images in the folder to be displayed in theslide-show presentation.107SlideshowMenu optionsPlaybackDurationSettingsStartRepeatAll fr

108PLAYBACK MODEPLAYBACK-MODE MENU - CUSTOM 2The print menu option is used to set an order for standard prints from images in aspecific folder. Single

109When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen will appear requesting thenumber of copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies ca

11Accessory shoeDisplay mode switch Display information button(p. 32, 98)Electronic viewfinder*(EVF) (p. 72)LCD monitor* (p. 14)Menu button Controller

110PLAYBACK MODECOPYING IMAGESImage files can be copied from one CompactFlash card to another. Up to 10MB of datacan be transferred. Every time the co

111FRAME-SELECTION SCREENWhen a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen willappear. This screen allows multiple images t

112VIEWING IMAGES ON A TELEVISIONIt is possible to view camera images on your television. The camera has a video-outterminal which can be used to conn

113This section contains detailed information on controlling the camera’s functions andoperation as well as creating and selecting image folders. The

114The “Basic” tab will be highlighted. Use the left/right keys of the controller (2) tohighlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as t

115BasicLCD brightnessEVF brightnessFormat1 (low) ~ 5 (high)EnterHigh toneLow toneEnglishDeutschCustom 2Reset defaultEVF autoSwitchDate/Time setDate f

116SETUP MODESETUP MENU - BASICThe basic section of the setup menu allows changes to be made to the operation of thecamera as well as the ability to f

117AUTO POWER SAVEThe camera will turn off the EVF and data panel to conserve battery power if no opera-tion is made within a certain period. The leng

118SETUP MODESETUP MENU - CUSTOM 1The Custom 1 section of the setup menu controls file number sequencing and the cre-ation of new folders. See page 13

119NEW FOLDERThis allows the creation of new folders. When selected, the electronic keyboard (p. 88)automatically appears so that the folder name can

12NAMES OF PARTSFunction button Macro release (p. 69)Focus-mode (AF/MF) button (p. 71)Digital-effects switch Contrast compensation (p. 64)Diopter-adju

Image quality120SETUP MODESETUP MENU - CUSTOM 2RESET DEFAULTUnlike the pro-auto button (p. 37), this function affects not only the recording mode, but

EVF auto switch121Interval capture 1 minuteAF/AE hold5656SharpnessColor modeData imprintingInstant playbackIndex playback formatDuration (Slide Show)R

122SETUP MODESETTING THE DATE AND TIMEIt is important to accurately set the clock. When a still image or a movie clip is record-ed, the date and time

123DATA-TRANSFERMODECONNECTING TO A COMPUTERIBM PC / AT Compatible MacintoshPre-installed Windows Me, 2000, 98, or98 second edition operating systemsP

Set the mode dial to the data-transfer position.• The data-transfer menu will be displayed.CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER124DATA-TRANSFER MODESta

125When the camera is properly connected to the computer, a drive icon will appear. If thecomputer does not recognise the camera, disconnect the camer

126DATA-TRANSFER MODECONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatical-ly, it can be i

127Choose the recommended search for asuitable driver. Click “Next.”Choose to specify the location of the dri-ver. The browse window can be used toind

128DATA-TRANSFER MODEThe add new hardware wizard will confirmthe location of the driver. Click “Next” toinstall the driver in the system.• One of thre

129QUICKTIME 4.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSIBM PC / AT CompatiblePentium-based computerWindows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000.16MB or more of RAMQuickTime is used for

13DATA PANELSubject-program indicators (p. 38)Aperture/Exposure-compensation/Flash-compensation display Camera-sensitivity indicator (p. 61)Exposure-m

130DATA-TRANSFER MODEImage-file names begins with “pict,”followed by a four-digit file number,and a tif, jpg, avi, mrw, or thmextension. The thumbnail

131Once the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be accessed by simplydouble clicking on icons. Copying images can be done by dragging

DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER132DATA-TRANSFER MODEWINDOWS ME AND WINDOWS 2000Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn the mode dial

133The hardware devices to bestopped will be displayed.Highlight the device by click-ing on it then click “Stop.”Confirm that the access lamp is not l

134DATA-TRANSFER MODECHANGING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD (DATA-TRANSFER MODE)Care should be taken when changing CompactFlash cards while the camera isattac

135APPENDIXFOCAL LENGTH EQUIVALENTSThe Exif tag information of each image includes the actual focal-length setting of thecamera’s 7.2 - 50.8mm zoom le

The lens aperture controls not only exposure, but also depth of field; the area betweenthe closest object in focus and the furthest object in focus. T

137The shutter controls not only exposure,but also the ability to stop motion. Fastshutter speeds are used in sport pho-tography to stop action. Slow

138A variety of Minolta accessories can be used with this camera to extend its perfor-mance. For more details on the items listed below and in other s

139Problem SymptomCauseSolutionThe camerawill not work.Nothing dis-played on thedata panel orthe monitors.The batteries are dead.The batteries are ins

14NAMES OF PARTSEVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAYa. Flash-mode indicators (p. 76)d. Flash-compensation display (p. 78)e. Sharpness display (p. 86)f. Contras

140Pictures arenot sharp.Focus signal isred.Subject is too close.Make sure the subject is withinthe autofocus range (0.5m - ∞)or use the macro mode (p

141If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and re-insert the batteries,or unplug and re-connect the AC adaptor. Always turn the

142CLEANING• If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, drycloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact wi

143OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND CONDITIONS• This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to104°F).• Never leave the came

144BATTERIES• Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, werecommend keeping spare batteries in a warm place, such as the i

145BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS OR JOURNEYS• Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries.• Minolta has no responsibility

146TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSCCD: 2/3-type interline primary-colour CCD with a total of5.24 million pixels. (DiMAGE 7)1/1.8-type interline primary-colou

147Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing andare subject to change without notice.Apple, the Apple logo,

148NOTE ABOUT BATTERIESNi-MH batteries are recommended for digital cameras. Recording performancewith 1,600mAh Ni-MH batteries is approximately 200 fr

If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely, thecamera-shake warning will appear in the EVF and LCD monitor. C

9224-2773-11 H-A106Printed in Germany© 2001 Minolta Co., Ltd. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention.

16GETTING UP AND RUNNINGATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAPREMOVING THE LENS CAPUsing your thumb and index fin-ger, pinch the inside or outsidetabs of the lens

17ATTACHING THE LENS HOODTo mount the lens hood, align the rectangularraised line on the rim of the hood with thefocal-length index on the top of the

18GETTING UP AND RUNNINGOpen the battery-chamber door by moving thebattery-chamber lock to the open position .INSERTING THE COMPACTFLASH CARDINSERTIN

While using the electronic viewfinder (EVF) or LCDmonitor, grip the camera firmly with your right handwhile supporting the body with the palm of your

2Thank you for purchasing this Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read throughthis instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features o

20TAKING PICTURESGETTING UP AND RUNNINGWith the mode dial set to still-image recording, thecamera will be on and the electronic viewfinder(EVF) and LC

21USING THE BUILT-IN FLASHIn low-light conditions or indoors, the flash is needed to illuminate the subject andreduce blurring through camera shake. T

ControllerQV/delete buttonMenu buttonVIEWING AND DELETING PICTURES IN QUICK VIEWCaptured images can be viewed in recording mode. Simply press the QV/d

23BASIC OPERATIONThis section covers the basic operation of the camera. Please thoroughly familiariseyourself with the operations in this section befo

24CHANGING BATTERIESBASIC OPERATIONOpen the battery-chamber door by moving the battery-chamber lock to the open position .Insert the batteries.• Make

25BATTERY-POWER INDICATORSFull-battery Icon - The batteries are fully charged. This icon isdisplayed for five seconds on the monitors when the camera

26EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)CHANGING THE COMPACTFLASH CARDBASIC OPERATIONThe AC Adaptor allows the camera to be powered from an electri

27Open the card-slot door in the direction indicated (1).Insert the CompactFlash card into the card slot until the card-eject lever pops out (4).• Ins

28BASIC OPERATIONSETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLYEVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAYWhile holding in the dial release (1), turn the mode dial

29BASIC RECORDING OPERATIONPlace the subject within the focus frame.• For off centre subjects use the focus-lock function (p. 30).• Make sure the subj

3Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat

30BASIC OPERATIONFOCUS LOCKThe focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-centre and outside the focusframe. Focus lock may also be used when

FOCUS SIGNALSSPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONSThis digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signals in thelower right corner of t

32BASIC OPERATIONDISPLAY CONTROLS - RECORDING MODEAuto display - the camera will automatically change betweendisplaying the live image in the EVF or o

33In the centre of the display switch, the display-information buttoncontrols what information is displayed with the live image. Each timethe button i

Captured images can be viewed in recording mode. Simply press the QV/delete buttonto access the images, and use the controller to scroll through the p

To delete a displayed image, press the QV/delete button.• A confirmation screen will appear.In quick view, the displayed image can be deleted. When se

36RECORDING MODEADVANCED OPERATIONWHAT IS AN EV? WHAT IS A STOP?Ev stands for exposure value. Stop refers to click stops in mechanical cameras. Achang

Flash mode (p. 76)Colour-saturation compensation (p. 65)Exposure mode (p. 46)37PRO-AUTO BUTTON1Simply pressing the pro-auto button (1) resets the came

38RECORDING MODEDIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM BUTTON1The subject-program button (1)optimises the camera’s performancefor various conditions and subjects.Exp

39While camera performance is optimised for each shooting condition, some changes canbe made to camera settings when using subject programs. The autof

4FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE• Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact adoctor immediately if an object is swallow

40RECORDING MODESETTING THE FUNCTION DIALImage size, image quality, exposure modes, drive modes, white balance, and camerasensitivity are controlled b

41Function DialSIZEQUALP.A.S.M.DRIVEWBISODisplayPASM100, 200,400, 800.Setting2560 X 1920 (2048 X 1536)1600 X 12001280 X 960640 X 480RAWSuper fineFineS

42RECORDING MODEIMAGE SIZEChanging image size affects the number of pixels in each image.The greater the image size, the larger the file size. Choose

43DatapanelIMAGE QUALITYThis camera has five image quality settings: raw, super fine, fine,standard, and economy. Always select the desired setting be

44RECORDING MODEBecause super-fine and RAW data files are so large, the continuous-advance mode (p.52) cannot beused with these image-quality settings

45IMAGE-FILE SIZE AND COMPACTFLASH CARD CAPACITYThe number of images that can be stored on a CompactFlash card is determined bythe size of the card an

46RECORDING MODEPEXPOSURE MODESASMProgramAperture priorityShutter priorityManual exposureThe camera controls both the shutter speed andaperture.The ph

47PROGRAM - PThe programmed AE exposure control uses luminance and focal-length information toensure perfect exposures. The sophisticated exposure sys

The photographer selects the aperture and thecamera sets the appropriate shutter speed toensure correct exposure. When A mode is selected,the aperture

The photographer selects the shutter speed and thecamera sets the appropriate aperture to ensurecorrect exposure. When S mode is selected, theshutter

5• Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glovecompartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteri

Manual exposure mode allows individual selection ofshutter speeds and apertures. This mode overridesthe exposure system giving the photographer totalc

51The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured.Icons indicating the selected drive mode appear on the data paneland LCD monitor and

Continuous-advance mode allows a series of images to be captured while holdingdown the shutter-release button. Continuous-advance acts as a motor driv

53The self-timer can be used to minimise camera shake with long exposures. When using thecamera on a tripod, photographs of static subjects (landscape

After setting the drive mode to bracketing, turn the digital effectsswitch to the exposure-compensation setting. The order of thebracket series is nor

After setting the drive mode to bracketing, turn the digitaleffects switch to the contrast or colour-saturation setting.Set the contrast or colour sat

The interval mode makes a series of still images over a period of time. Similar to time-lapse photography, a series of images of a slow moving event c

57When creating a large series of images, the text and a serial number can be imprinted on theimages. This aids editing the images and time calculatio

White Balance is the camera’s ability to make different types oflighting appear neutral. The effect is similar to selecting daylight ortungsten film,

59AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCEPRESET WHITE BALANCEThe automatic white balance compensates for the colour temperature of a scene. Inmost cases, the AUTO set

6TABLE OF CONTENTSNames of partsCamera body...

60RECORDING MODECUSTOM WHITE BALANCECustom-white-balance function allows a photographer to calibrate the camera to aspecific lighting condition. The s

61CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISOFive settings can be selected for camera sensitivity: Auto, 100, 200,400, and 800; the numerical values are based on an ISO

2DIGITAL EFFECTS CONTROL62RECORDING MODEColor-saturation compensationContrast compensationExposure compensation112Turn the digital effects switch to t

63EXPOSURE COMPENSATIONData panelEVF & LCD monitorDisplay when adjusting exposure.Exposure compensation warning after adjustmentSometimes the came

The contrast of a scene can be adjusted within seven levels (±3)with the Digital Effects Controller. If a scene is too contrasty,information will be l

The colour saturation of a scene can be adjusted within sevenlevels (±3) with the Digital Effects Controller. Colours can beaccented or subdued.The co

66RECORDING MODEAUTOFOCUS AREAS AND CONTROLIn still-image recording mode, the controller selects the focus area used and moves thespot-focus area with

67FLEX FOCUS POINT - CONTROLLING THE SPOT FOCUS POINTOnce displayed, the spot focus area can be moved to any point in the image area. ThisFlex Focus P

68RECORDING MODEAUTOFOCUS MODESThis digital camera has two autofocusing modes. The single and continuous autofocusmodes are selected in the basic sect

69The macro mode is used for close-up photographs of small objects. The minimumfocusing distance is 25cm from the CCD or about 13cm from the front of

7Image quality ...43About supe

70RECORDING MODEDIGITAL ZOOMThe digital zoom doubles the lens magnification. The digital zoom cannot be used withRAW image quality or in movie recordi

Manual control over focus is simple. Thefocus mode button (AF/MF) (1) togglesbetween automatic and manual focus. TheMF icon is displayed on the data p

72RECORDING MODEELECTRONIC VIEWFINDERThe EVF displays 100% field of view. When using the camera outdoors or under brightlighting conditions, the viewf

When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the focus and exposure islocked. The AF/AEL button performs the same operation when pressed a

74RECORDING MODEFor precise measurements of a small area dis-played on the monitors.METERING MODESMulti-segmentSpotCentre weightedAn advanced metering

75FLASH METERINGTwo flash-metering methods are available: ADI and pre-flash TTL. The flash metering-mode can be changed in the basic section of the re

76RECORDING MODEFLASH MODESDatapanelEVF & LCD monitor––Fill-flashRed-eyereductionRear flashsyncUsed in low-light conditions and toreduce shadows u

77Red-eye reduction is used when taking photographs of people or animals in low-lightconditions. The red-eye effect is caused by light reflected from

78RECORDING MODEThe flash output can be controlled by ±2 Ev in1/3 Ev increments. Flash compensation is setin the basic section of the recording-modeme

79FLASH RANGEFlash range (wide angle)ISO settingAUTO1002004008000.5m ~ 3.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.)Flash range (telephoto)0.5m ~ 3.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)

8TABLE OF CONTENTSFlash modes...

12Activate the recording-mode menu with the menu button (1). The “Basic” tab at thetop of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right keys of the

81BasicAF modeMetering modeFlash modeFlash comp.Flash MeteringAF singleAF continuousMulti-segmentCentre weightedSpotFill-flashRed-eyeRear flash sync±2

82RECORDING MODERECORDING-MODE MENU - BASICMenu option Settings DescriptionEVF andLCD monitordisplayDatapaneldisplayMulti-segmentAF mode (p.68)AF-sing

2 ~ 99 framesUses only pre-flash information to calcu-late exposure.83ADI flashPre-flash TTLUses distance and pre-flash informationto calculate exposu

Sets the degree of sharpness to beapplied before the image is captured.84RECORDING-MODE MENU - CUSTOM 1 (CONT.)Menu option Settings DescriptionEVF and

85MEMORY - SAVING CAMERA SETTINGSThree sets of camera settings can be saved. This feature saves time under frequentlyrepeating conditions by eliminati

86RECORDING MODESHARPNESSThe sharpness of the image can be altered. This must be set before the image isrecorded. Sharpness is set in the Custom 2 sec

87DATA IMPRINTINGData can be printed directly on the image. The imprinting function must be activatedbefore the image is taken. Once activated, data w

88RECORDING MODEELECTRONIC KEYBOARDThe electronic keyboard is used to enter text for imprinting data or for naming newfolders. The keyboard automatica

89ControllerQV/delete buttonINSTANT PLAYBACKAfter an image is captured, it will be displayed on the monitors before being saved.When in continuous dri

9Frame-selection screen ...111Viewing images on

This camera can record up to sixty seconds of digital video. Themotion JPEG image is 320 X 240 pixels (QVGA). The effectiveimage area is 308 X 240 pix

Disabled91The table below shows the approximate total recording time with various CompactFlashcards. Actual time depends on the subject and the number

To set the aperture value, turn the Digital EffectsController to exposure compensation (2). Whilepressing the digital effects button (3), turn the con

93PLAYBACK MODEVIEWING AND EDITING IMAGESThis section contains detailed information on the camera’s playback functions and oper-ation. Read the sectio

Still images and movie clips can easily be viewed and edited in playback mode. To setthe camera to view images, turn the mode dial to the playback pos

To delete a displayed image, press the QV/delete button.• A confirmation screen will appear.1In playback mode, the displayed image or movie clip can b

96PLAYBACK MODESINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK DISPLAYMOVIE PLAYBACK DISPLAYImage size (p. 42)Image quality (p. 43)Frame number/ total numberof images in folder

97HISTOGRAM DISPLAYDate of recordingShutter speedAperture valueWhite balance setting (p. 58)Camera sensitivity (ISO) setting (p. 61)Degree of exposure

98PLAYBACK MODEDISPLAY CONTROLS - PLAYBACK MODEAuto display - the camera will automatically change betweendisplaying the image in the EVF or on the LC

99In the centre of the display switch, the display-information buttoncontrols the display format. Each time the button is pressed thedisplay cycles th