Konica-minolta Dynax/Maxxum 5D User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

10TABLE OF CONTENTSWhite balance...64Auto white bal

100SETUP MENULCD BRIGHTNESSMonitor brightness is adjusted in section 1 of the setupmenu. Highlight “Enter” and press the central button of thecontroll

101VIDEO OUTPUTCamera images can be displayed on a television. The video output can be changedbetween NTSC and PAL. North America uses the NTSC standa

Japanese SvenskaRussianKoreanitalianoChinese (CS)Chinese (CT)EnglishDeutschFrançaisEspañol102SETUP MENULANGUAGEThe language used in the menus can be c

103DATE AND TIME SETUPIt is important to accurately set the clock. When a still image is recorded, the date andtime of the recording are saved with th

104SETUP MENUFOLDER NAME100KM02810150801(Standard)(Date)SELECT FOLDERThis option specifies in which folder images are saved. Onlyfolders with a standa

105NEW FOLDERThis allows the creation of new folders. The folder-nameoption in section 2 of the setup menu specifies the folder-name format. If multip

106SETUP MENUMENU SECTION MEMORYThe camera can remember which menu section was lastopened. If the menu section memory function is on, whenthe menu but

107LCD backlightEnterReset defaultPower saveMenuSec.MemoryDelete conf.Clean CCDLCD backlightReset defaultAfter cleaning CCD,turn camera off. Continue?

108SETUP MENURESET DEFAULTThis option resets all camera modes and menus. When selected, a confirmation screenappears; choosing “Yes” resets the follow

109Playback menuCustom menuSetup menup. 100p. 100p. 102p. 103p. 104p. 105p. 105p. 106p. 106p. 85p. 87p. 90p. 93p. 95p. 95p. 96p. 96p. 96p. 97p. 97p. 9

11Custom menu ...92AF / Shutter release

110ACCESSORY NOTESACCESSORY NOTESThis section contains operation and compatibility information with camera accessories.Please read it in its entirety

111The supplied eyepiece cap prevents light from entering through the viewfinder andaffecting the exposure meter or fogging the image when using the s

112ACCESSORY NOTESThis camera is compatible with the High Speed Sync.(HSS) function in the Program/Maxxum Flash 5600HS(D)and 3600HS(D). This allows th

113ABOUT THE BATTERY CHARGER CORDThe included AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only use the cordin the region it was purchased

114DATA-TRANSFER MODEDATA-TRANSFER MODERead this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. This manualdoes not cover the basic ope

115CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER1. Confirm the data-transfer option in section 1 of the setupmenu is set to “Data storage” (p. 98). Turn the cam

116DATA-TRANSFER MODECONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 / 98 SECOND EDITIONThe driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automat

117Choose the recommended search for a suitabledriver. Click “Next.”Choose to specify the location of the driver. Thebrowse window can be used to indi

118DATA-TRANSFER MODEThe add new hardware wizard confirms the locationof the driver. One of three drivers may be located:MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or

119AUTO POWER SAVE (DATA-TRANSFER MODE)If the camera does not receive a read or write command within ten minutes, it shuts downto save power. When the

12TABLE OF CONTENTSCCD plane ...110Attaching the

120DATA-TRANSFER MODEMEMORY CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATIONOnce the camera is connected to the computer, image files can beaccessed by double clicking on ico

121Image file names begin with “PICT” followed by a four-digit file number and a mrw, jpg,jpe, or thm extension. The thumbnail images (thm) are used i

DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER122DATA-TRANSFER MODEConfirm the access lamp is not lit. Turn off the camera and then disconnect the USBcabl

123Confirm that the access lamp is not lit and then drag themass-storage device icon and drop it into the trash.Disconnect the USB cable.MACINTOSHThe

124DATA-TRANSFER MODECHANGING THE MEMORY CARD (DATA-TRANSFER MODE)Care should be taken when changing memory cards while the camera is attachedto the c

1251. Insert a memory card in the camera and connect it to the computer with the USBcable. Other devices must not be connected to the computer during

126DATA-TRANSFER MODEPICTBRIDGEUse the left/right keys of the controller to displaythe image to be printed.Total number of printsNumber of copiesPress

127The number of prints in the print run are displayed as wellas the print parameters selected with the menu. See themenu navigation section for more

128DATA-TRANSFER MODENAVIGATING THE PICTBRIDGE MENUOnce a setting has been selected, the cursor returns to the menu options and the newsetting is disp

129Batch printBatch print in section 1 selects all still images on the memory card for printing. Twooptions are available:All-frames - to print all im

13Kodak EasyShare software...132DiMAGE Master Lite...

130DATA-TRANSFER MODEPaper sizeThe paper size of the print can be specified in section 2 ofthe PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses the size

131Print qualityThe print quality can be set in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup optionuses the quality set with the printer. The f

132DATA-TRANSFER MODEThe all-in-one digital photography software solution gives you an effortless way toorganize, print, and share your pictures. Orga

1331.Close all software applications that are open on you computer (including antivirussoftware).2.Place the Digital Camera Software CD-ROM into the C

134DATA-TRANSFER MODEDiMAGE Master Lite is your entrance into digital imaging. Image-processing toolsColor, contrast, saturation, and sharpness can be

135For a complete description of DiMAGE Master Lite, refer to the pdf manual on thesupplied DiMAGE Instruction Manual CD-ROM. The manual is located in

136TROUBLESHOOTINGProblemSymptom Cause SolutionThe camerawill not work.Nothingdisplayed onmonitor.The battery is dead.The AC adapter is notconnected p

137Pictures arenot sharp.Focus signal isblinking.Subject is too close.Make sure the subject iswithin the focus range of thelens.A special situation is

138TROUBLESHOOTINGIf the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the battery, orunplug and reconnect the AC adapter. Alway

139CARE AND STORAGERead this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With propercare, your camera will provide years of serv

14NAMES OF PARTS* This camera is a sophisticatedoptical instrument. Care should betaken to keep these surfaces clean.Please read the care and storagei

140CARE AND STORAGEOPERATING TEMPERATURES AND CONDITIONS• This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to104°F).• Neve

141• After initially inserting the battery, do not remove it for twelve hours; the camera can beoff during this period. The main battery is used to ch

142CARE AND STORAGEFCC Compliance StatementDeclaration on ConformityResponsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc.Address: 725 Darlington

143For EU member states onlyThis symbol means: Do not dispose of this product together with your householdwaste.Please refer to the information of you

144TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSNumber of effective pixels: 6.1 million CCD: APS-C size (23.5 X 15.7mm ) interline primary-colorCCD

145Battery: One Lithium-ion Battery NP-400 Optional power source: AC adapter (AC-11)Battery performance (recording): Approx. number of recorded image

146INDEXAccess lamp, 22, 24, 122, 124AccessoriesAC adapter, 22Flash, 79, 112, 113Remote cord, 111Viewfinder, 59ADI metering, 79Adobe RGB, 62, 88, 120,

147ƒ-number, 55Focus-area selection, 57Focus-hold button, 94Focus lock, 30Focus signal, 27, 28, 29Folder Delete, 87Organization, 120Name, 85, 104New,

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1514.Card-slot / USB port / Video-out terminaldoor (p. 24, 115, 101)22.Menu button 17.Controller & Spot-AF button (p. 47)12.AE lock button (p. 46)

16NAMES OF PARTSRECORDING MODE DISPLAY8. White-balance panel2. Flash panel5. AE lock / battery condition panel7. Image size / quality panel9. Frame

17VIEWFINDERWide focus frameSpot-metering area (p. 59)Spot AF area (p. 47)Local focus areas (p. 57)1. Flash-compensation indicator (p. 60)4. Wireless

18GETTING UP AND RUNNINGGETTING UP AND RUNNINGThis section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing ofbatteries, memory cards,

1. Pass the tip of the strap through the camera’s strap eyelet from below. Attach thestrap so the tip comes between the strap and the camera. 2. Threa

2 QUICK START CHECK LISTQUICK START CHECK LISTThe following sections will get you started in enjoyingyour camera.Attach a lens (p. 18) and the camera

20GETTING UP AND RUNNINGCHARGING THE BATTERYBefore the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before chargingthe battery, read t

21INSTALLING AND CHANGING THE BATTERY1. Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the battery-chamber release toward theback of the camera.2. Insert th

22GETTING UP AND RUNNINGAC ADAPTER AC-11 (SOLD SEPARATELY)The AC Adapter AC-11 allows the camera to be powered from an electrical householdoutlet. The

23BATTERY CONDITION INDICATORFull-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. Low-battery indicator - battery power is low. Recharge the battery

24GETTING UP AND RUNNINGINSERTING AND CHANGING A MEMORY CARDA memory card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not beeninserted,

25If the “Unable to use card, Format?” message appears, thecard should be formatted with the camera. Use the right/leftkeys of the controller to highl

26GETTING UP AND RUNNINGSETTING THE DATE AND TIMEAfter initially inserting a memory card and battery, a message opens requesting thatcamera’s clock an

27SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLYTurn the exposure dial to the auto or program (P)position. The camera controls are automatic. Auto

28BASIC RECORDINGBASIC RECORDING OPERATIONPlace the subject within the focus frame. The subjectmust be within the focus range of the lens. If using az

29FOCUS SIGNALSSPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONSThe camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. Use focus lock or manualfocus.The subject in thef

Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to readthrough this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the feat

30BASIC RECORDINGFOCUS LOCKThe focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock mayalso be used when

31If the flash signal does not blink after taking the picture, the subject was not within theflash range. The flash range depends on the aperture used

32BASIC RECORDINGANTI-SHAKE SYSTEMAnti-shake switchAnti-shake scaleThe Anti-Shake system minimizes the affect of camerashake, a slight blurring caused

33DISPLAY BUTTONPress the display button to switch themonitor display among full, basic, and off.For more on the full display, see page 16.1. Exposure

34BASIC PLAYBACKImages can be viewed in the playback mode. This section covers the basic playbackfunctions. The playback mode has additional menu func

35To view the histogram of thedisplayed image, press the upkey. Press the down key to returnto single-frame playback.HISTOGRAM DISPLAY3. Shutter speed

36BASIC PLAYBACKTo delete a displayed image, press thedelete button; a confirmation screenopens.The displayed image can be deleted. Oncedeleted, an im

37The display button controls the display format. Eachtime the button is pressed, the display cycles throughto the next format: full display, image on

38BASIC PLAYBACKEnlarge buttonThe controller’s four-way keys scroll themagnified area.An image can be enlargedfor closer examination. Themaximum magni

39ADVANCED RECORDINGThis section contains detailed information on the camera’s recording functions andoperation. Read the sections pertaining to your

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE4FOR PROPER AND SAFE USENP-400 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIESThis camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of

40ADVANCED RECORDINGDIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAMSDigital subject programs optimize the camera’s exposure,white-balance, and image-processing systems for sp

41AUTO RECORDINGAuto recording is set with the exposure-mode dial. Use thisexposure mode when wanting fully-automatic exposurecontrol. Auto recording

42ADVANCED RECORDINGShutter priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 39). Thephotographer selects the shutter speed and the camera setsthe appr

43The shutter speed used for each exposure is displayed on the monitor and in the viewfinder. Thefollowing notation is used: The reciprocal is used fo

44ADVANCED RECORDINGMANUAL EXPOSURE - M1. Turn the control dial to change the shutterspeed. 2. Press and hold the exposure-compensation button and tur

451. Set the appropriate aperture required for the exposure. 2. Decrease the shutter-speed until “BULB” is displayed.3. To take the picture, press and

While holding the AEL button, place the subject in the focusframe and press the shutter-release button partway down tofocus (2). Press the shutter-rel

47When using flash, pressing the AEL button activatesthe slow-sync. function; slow sync. is not available inS and M exposure modes. Slow sync. balance

48ADVANCED RECORDING–2.0Ev–1.0EvMetered camera exposureThe exposure is compensated by -1.0Ev. EXPOSURE COMPENSATIONWhen using auto recording, P, A, an

49AF / MF SWITCHSlide the AM/MF switch to change betweenautofocus and manual focus. An indicator on themonitor shows the active focus mode. DEPTH-OF-F

5GENERAL PRODUCT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSWARNING• Only use the battery specified in this manual.• Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the

50ADVANCED RECORDINGSingle-frame and Continuous advance - to takesingle or multiple images at one time (p. 51).Self-timer - to delay the release of th

51Continuous-advance mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding downthe shutter-release button. The maximum frame rate is 3fps until

52ADVANCED RECORDINGEXPOSURE BRACKETING NOTESBracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which eachimage has a slight v

Compose the picture as described in the basic recording section (p. 28). As the bracketis made, the index marks disappear from the Ev scale to show th

54ADVANCED RECORDINGCamera sensitivity can be changed.Zone Matching for high-key or low-keysubjects can be activated. Thesensitivity setting is displa

An ƒ-number indicates the relative aperture of the lens and lets usdetermine how much light it lets through. But why does the number getbigger when th

56ADVANCED RECORDINGAF area, focus mode, metering mode,flash compensation, color mode, andDigital Effects Control are set with thefunction button. Mon

57AF AREAAF-area modes control which AF areas are used for focus. Themodes are selected with the function button (p. 56). The activeAF area is indicat

58ADVANCED RECORDINGAF MODESSingle-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF,automatic AF, and direct manual focus is set with thefunction button (p. 56). Th

59METERING MODESThe metering mode specifies the metering pattern.The metering mode is set with the function button (p.56). On the function-selection s

6FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE• Do not use these products in a humid environment, or operate them with wet hands. Ifliquid enters these products, immediatel

60ADVANCED RECORDINGPositive compensation No compensation Negative compensation No flashFLASH COMPENSATIONThe relative output of the flash can be comp

61COLOR MODEThe color mode controls what the image looks likeas well as the color space. The color mode is setwith the function button (p. 56). The co

62ADVANCED RECORDINGAdobe RGB has a larger color gamut than the more common sRGB. The size of thegamut limits the colors that can be reproduced; the l

63DIGITAL EFFECTS CONTROL (DEC)The Digital Effects Control can make adjustments tothe contrast, color saturation, and sharpness ofspecific color modes

64ADVANCED RECORDINGWHITE BALANCEWhite balance is the camera’s ability to make different types oflighting appear natural. The active white-balance mod

65With the white balance dial in the preset whitebalance position, press the white-balance button toopen the setting screen.PRESET WHITE BALANCEPreset

66ADVANCED RECORDINGCustom-white-balance function allows the camera to becalibrated to a specific lighting condition. With the whitebalance dial in th

67A calibration error may occur under extremely bright light sources, especially with flashunits. If an error occurs, a message appears on the monitor

68ASHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHYPhotography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can takeyears to master. But the pleasur

69LIGHT SOURCES AND COLORThe human eye adapts itself extremely well under different conditions. The paper of thismanual you are reading looks white re

7CAUTION• Do not point a photographic lens directly at the sun. If sunlight is focused on an inflam-mable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens

Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight theappropriate menu tab; the menus change as the tabs arehighlighted. 70 RECORDING MENUIn recor

The control dial moves the cursor left and right in themenus. The menu section memory option in section 3 of the setupmenu memorizes the last menu sec

72RECORDING MENUImage size and quality are set in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 70). Changes aredisplayed on the monitor.SS: 1504 X 1000 (Small)

73Extra fineFineStandard584926S: 1504 X 1000Extra fineFineStandard1.6MB850KB540KBApproximate file sizes.The frame counter indicates the approximate nu

74RECORDING MENUINSTANT PLAYBACKDuring the instant playback period, many of the playbackfunctions are available. The displayed images can bedeleted us

FLASH MODESThe flash mode can be changed in section 2 of therecording menu (p. 70). For the flash to fire, the built-inunit must be manually raised; l

76RECORDING MENUWIRELESS / REMOTE FLASHWireless/Remote flash allows the camera to controlan off-camera Program/Maxxum 5600HS(D) and3600HS(D) flash uni

77Raise the built-in flash on the camera and position thecamera and flash around the subject. See the followingpage for operating ranges. Make sure no

78RECORDING MENUWIRELESS/REMOTE CAMERA AND FLASH RANGESFlash-to-subject distanceCamera-to-subject distanceThe camera and flash mustbe within 5m or 16.

79FLASH CONTROLADI and pre-flash TTL flash control are available. Flashcontrol is changed in section 2 of the recording menu (p.70). The flash control

8TABLE OF CONTENTSQuick start check list ...2Befo

80RECORDING MENURECORDING MODE RESETThe recording mode functions can be reset in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 70).When selected, a confirmation

81The full version of DiMAGE Master gives youall the tools to organize, examine, andprocess your images. The Organizer windowallows you to sort images

82PLAYBACK MENUNAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK MENUPLAYBACK MENUUse the left/right keys of the controller to highlight theappropriate menu tab; the menus chan

Slide show –––Off–DPOF setDate imprintIndex printCancel print83To play back images automatically (p. 88)To select the folder to view in playback (p. 8

84PLAYBACK MENUDELETEDeleting permanently erases the image. Once deleted, an image cannot berecovered. Care should be taken when using the delete func

Only the images in the folders specified with the view-folderoption in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 82) can beviewed or edited in playback. Two

86PLAYBACK MENULOCKDelete –Format –View folderLock –Index format 9 framesAll foldersFolder name 100KM028Single, multiple, or all images on the memory

87INDEX PLAYBACK FORMAT:select folderThe index-format option in section 1 of the playback menucan specify a four, nine, and sixteen image display for

88PLAYBACK MENUSection 2 of the playback menu starts the slide-showfunction. This function automatically displays images everyfive seconds on the card

89The DPOF-set option is used to set an order for standardprints from digital images. Single, multiple, or all images onthe memory card or in a folder

9Histogram display...35Deleting single images ...

90PLAYBACK MENUAfter the pictures have been printed, the DPOF file remains on the memory card andmust be canceled manually. The cancel-print option in

The control dial moves the cursor left and right in themenus. The menu section memory option in section 3 of the setupmenu memorizes the last menu sec

92CUSTOM MENUCUSTOM MENUUse the left/right keys of the controller to highlight theappropriate menu tab; the menus change as the tabs arehighlighted. W

Priority setup AFFocus holdAmbient&flashAF illuminator OnAE holdShutter speedFocusHoldButt.AEL buttonCtrl dial setExp. comp. set93To set AF or shu

94CUSTOM MENUFOCUS-HOLD BUTTON SETUPThe operation of the AEL button (p. 46) can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu(p. 92). This custom funct

95CONTROL-DIAL SETUPThe operation of the control dial in the auto recording, program, and manual exposuremodes (p. 39) can be specified in section 1 o

96CUSTOM MENUAF ILLUMINATORCARD SHUTTER LOCKThe card shutter lock prevents the shutter from releasingwhen no memory card is inserted in the camera. Th

97AF AREA SETUPThe spot focus or local AF areas are illuminated when thecamera focuses. The illumination period is selected insection 2 of the custom

The control dial moves the cursor left and right in themenus. Camera Notes98SETUP MENUUse the up/down key to highlight the new setting. If “Enter” is

LCD backlight 5 sec.3 min.–Reset default –Off“No”Power saveMenuSec.MemoryDelete conf.Clean CCDFile # memory OffStd. form100KM028–Folder nameSelect fol