User's Guide

FEATURES FOR Dimâge EX Version 2

A script prepared by the user is run as described below.

Shutter Speed Setting

The manual exposure mode is selected from the menu and the desired shutter speed is

set (the f-stop cannot be changed) using a script. Shutter speed can be set up to 2

seconds at maximum.

Changing ISO Sensitivity

Automatic gain control operates to amplify the signal when the subject is dark and the

signal level is low. Note that gain is normally fixed, however it may be altered with the

script. Noise in the signal increases as the gain is increased.

Flash Compensation

The flash illumination may be controlled for exposure compensation using a script. This

compensation differs from the exposure compensation in which the brightness of the

whole image is increased, in that areas of the image not illuminated by the flash remain

unchanged, and only the exposure for the subject illuminated by the flash is

compensated.

Selectable Metering

In addition to the normal 25-segment Metering, Center Weighted Average Metering, and

Spot Metering may be selected with the script to suit application and purpose.

AE Lock Selectable

A script may be used to select whether lightly pressing the shutter button is to lock or

not lock (focus lock only) AE.

7. The Custom Script Function Has Been Improved

(see User’s Manual P102)

Manual White Balance Adjustment

White balance may be manually adjusted for red, blue, and green using a script. This

function allows fine setting of white balance as necessary to suit photographic

requirements.

Manual Focus

Focus may be adjusted with the cross-hairs keys (right and left) using a script. The

focus may be checked on the LCD monitor for live images (this is not possible in the

viewfinder).Manual focusing is not possible when the digital magnification is selected.

• If you are interested in preparing your own scripts, download the Digita Script

Software Development Kit from http://www.flashpnt.com/.

• Download a sample script from the Minolta web site http://www.minoltausa.com/ for

reference in preparing your own scripts.

• The content of some scripts may result in problems with operation of the camera after

the script has been run.

• Minolta takes no responsibility for the results of running a custom script, and is not

liable for compensation for losses (e.g. loss of image data) incurred as a result of

running such a script.

8. The Number of Bracketing Steps Has Been Changed

(see User’s Manual P56)

Steps used with flash bracketing with normal

light were 1/2 of Ev steps, however this has

been changed to 1/3 of Ev steps in Version 2.