INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COLOR MODE Below are examples of the Natural and Natural Plus color modes. The color mode is set in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 64). For more on color modes see page 68.
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.
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE NP-400 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES This camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithiumion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery. DANGER • Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery. • Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures over 60°C (140°F). • Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture.
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. • Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. • Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was designed.
• Do not use these products in a humid environment, or operate them with wet hands. If liquid enters these products, immediately remove the battery or unplug the product, and discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. • Do not use these products near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean these products.
CAUTION • Do not point a photographic lens directly at the sun. If sunlight is focused on an inflammable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap when the lens is not in use. • Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. • If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Color mode ....................................................................................................................2 Before you begin ..............................................................................................................3 For proper and safe use...................................................................................................4 Names of parts .................................................................................................
Rotating images ..................................................................................................35 Histogram display................................................................................................35 Deleting single images ........................................................................................36 Changing the playback display ...........................................................................37 Enlarged playback........................................
Color temperature ....................................................................................62 Memory - storing camera settings.......................................................................63 Recording menu .............................................................................................................64 Navigating the recording menu ...........................................................................64 Image size and image quality......................................
Opening the custom & setup menus ..............................................................................91 Custom menu .................................................................................................................92 AF / Shutter release priority setup ......................................................................94 Focus-hold button setup......................................................................................94 AF / MF button setup.............................
LCD backlight ....................................................................................................109 Auto power save................................................................................................109 Menu section memory .......................................................................................110 Delete confirmation............................................................................................110 Clean CCD............................................
Removing the driver software - Windows .........................................................131 PictBridge ..........................................................................................................132 Notes on printing errors.....................................................................................133 Navigating the PictBridge menu........................................................................134 Batch print ............................................................
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 2. Shutter-release button 3. Exposure-mode dial (p. 39) 4. Dial release 5. Flash (p. 31) 6. Exposure-compensation dial (p. 48) 7. Flash-compensation dial (p. 48) 8. Flash sync. terminal (p. 119) 9. Strap eyelet (p. 18) 10. DC terminal (p. 114) 11. Remote-control terminal (p.
1. Main switch 15. Card-slot door (p. 24) 2. Eyepiece sensors* 16. Controller & Spot-AF button (p. 54) 3. Viewfinder* (p. 17) 17. Focus-area switch (p. 54) 18. Access lamp 4. Eyepiece cup (p. 59) 5. Accessory shoe 19. Anti-Shake switch (p. 32) 6. Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 20) 20. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) button (p. 51) 7. Drive-mode dial (p. 56) 21. Memory set button (p. 63) 8. AE lock button (p. 46) 22. LCD monitor* (p. 16, 34) 9. Metering-mode dial (p. 50) 23. Playback button (p. 34) 24.
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. 2. 3. 4. Memory / exposure mode / exposure panel Flash panel Digital Effects panel Metering / AF area / AF mode / Release priority / Drive mode panel 5. AE lock / battery condition panel 6. Ev scale 7.
VIEWFINDER Wide focus frame Spot AF area (p. 54) Local focus areas (p. 55) Spot-metering area (p. 50) The spot AF area and local focus areas are illuminated briefly to indicate the point of focus when the focus is locked. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Anti-Shake scale (p. 32) Flash-compensation indicator (p. 48) Flash signal (p. 31) High-speed sync. indicator (p. 118) Wireless/Remote flash indicator (p. 72) Manual focus indicator (p. 52) AE lock indicator (p. 46) 8. Focus signal (p. 29) 9.
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. Pass the tip of the strap through the camera’s strap eyelet from below (1). Attach the strap so the tip comes between the strap and the camera. The side of the strap with the remote-cord clip (p.
ATTACHING A LENS This camera uses interchangeable lenses. See page 117 for compatible lenses. Never touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens contacts and mirror. Take care not to let dust enter the body. Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. Align the red mounting index on the lens and camera body. Carefully insert the lens into the mount, then turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Do not insert the lens at an angle.
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 diopteradjustment 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. To remove the panel, lift from the bottom.
CHARGING THE BATTERY Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery, read the safety warnings on page 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session. See page 142 for battery care and storage. Plug the power cord into the back of the charger unit (1). Plug the other end of the cord into a live household outlet.
INSTALLING AND CHANGING THE BATTERY This digital camera uses one NP-400 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 4 of this manual. When replacing batteries, the camera should be off. Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the battery-chamber release toward the back of the camera. Insert the battery with the battery contacts first. Push the battery into the chamber until the battery latch clicks into place.
BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the indicator appears on the monitor. The indicator changes from white to red when battery power is low. If the monitor is blank, the battery may be exhausted. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. Low-battery indicator - battery power is low. Recharge the battery. Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. Recharge the battery.
INSERTING AND CHANGING A MEMORY CARD Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or removing a memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. A memory card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, “----” is displayed in the frame counter. Type I and II CompactFlash cards and Microdrives are compatible with this camera. For memory card care and handling, see page 142. 1 2 3 1.
If the “Unable to use card, Format?” message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. Use the right/left keys of the controller to highlight the yes button. Press the central button of the controller to format the card; this can take several minutes depending on the card. When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased. Selecting “No” cancels the formatting operation; remove the card from the camera.
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. Turn on the camera. Navigating the screen is simple. The up/down and left/right keys of the controller move the cursor and change settings.
BASIC RECORDING SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY While pressing the dial release, turn the exposure dial to the program (P) position. The camera controls the exposure system. Full-auto program (circled P) acts like the program mode, except that the many of the recording functions are reset each time it is selected, see page 40 for more information. HANDLING THE CAMERA Grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with the palm of your left hand.
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. 1 Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the autofocus and autoexposure systems (1). The viewfinder focus signal (A) confirms focus and the spot or local AF area (B) is illuminated briefly to indicate the point of focus. If the focus signal blinks, repeat the procedure.
FOCUS SIGNALS The viewfinder focus signal indicates the status of the autofocus system. Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto lenses, or in low light conditions. Focus locked. Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF - p. 52). Indicator blinks - cannot focus. The shutter is locked. Focusing (Continuous AF). The shutter is locked. When the camera cannot focus, the subject may be too close or a special focusing situation may be preventing the system from focusing.
FOCUS LOCK 1 The focus-lock function is used when the subject is offcenter 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. The focus signals indicates that the focus is locked. Focus signal 2 When the focus is set, an AF area is illuminated briefly to indicate the point of focus.
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses with focal lengths from 24mm or longer. When using lenses shorter than 24mm, the corners of the image are not be fully illuminated. The lens hood and certain lenses can cause shadowing, see page 115. The shutter will not release while the flash is charging. To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each side.
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. Antishake is disabled with bulb exposures (p. 45).
DISPLAY BUTTON Press the display button to switch the monitor display among full, basic, and off. For more on the full display, see page 16. Basic 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Memory register (p. 63) Exposure mode (p. 39) Shutter speed display Aperture display Camera-sensitivity display (p. 51) Image-size display (p. 66) Image-quality display (p. 66) Frame counter (p. 67) 9. White-balance display (p. 60) 10. Release priority indicator (p. 94) 11. AF area display (p. 55) 12. Battery condition indicator (p.
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. The left/right keys of the controller and both control dials can be used to scrolls through the images. Image size (p. 66) Image quality (p. 66) Time of recording Date of recording Folder - file number (p.
ROTATING IMAGES Press the down key of the controller to rotate a displayed image 90° left, 90° right, or horizontally. HISTOGRAM DISPLAY To view the histogram of the displayed image, press the up key. Press the down key to return to single-frame playback. 1. Shutter speed 2. Aperture 3. Exposure mode (p. 39) 4. Metering mode (p. 50) 5. Date of recording 6. Image size (p. 66) 7. Image quality (p. 66) 8. Exposure compensation (p. 48) 9. Flash compensation (p. 48) 10. White-balance mode (p. 60) 11.
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. Delete this frame? Yes No Press the controller to execute the command on the confirmation screen. The camera returns to playback mode. Camera Notes The camera can play back images on a television set.
CHANGING THE PLAYBACK DISPLAY The display button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles through to the next format: full display, image only, index playback. The index display can be changed in section 1 of the playback menu. Full display Image only Index playback In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller move the yellow border to the adjacent image.
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 front control dial scrolls through the images. RAW images cancel enlarged playback. The rear control dial changes magnification. The controller’s fourway keys scrolls the magnification area.
ADVANCED RECORDING This section contains detailed information on the camera’s recording functions and operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need. EXPOSURE-MODE DIAL The exposure-mode dial is used to select the exposure modes as well as memorized camera settings. See the following sections for more information on the exposure modes. While pressing the dial release, turn the exposure dial to the appropriate position. Manual exposure (p. 44) Shutter priority (p.
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.
PROGRAM SHIFT - PS/PA Program-shift function allows adjustment to the shutterspeed/aperture combination determined by the camera in both the program and full-auto program exposure modes. The built-in flash cannot be used with program shift. If the flash is raised, any changes made with program shift are canceled. Press the shutter-release button partway down until the shutter speed and aperture are displayed.
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 exposurecompensation dial, see camera notes on page 41. The aperture range depends on the lens. The aperture value can be seen on the monitor and in the viewfinder.
SHUTTER PRIORITY - S Shutter priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 39). The photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate aperture to ensure correct exposure. Turn either control dial to adjust the shutter speed between 30 and 1/4000 second. The shutter speed changes depending on the position of the exposure-compensation dial, see camera notes on page 41. The shutter speed can be seen on the monitor and in the viewfinder.
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. 39). The front control dial changes the shutter speed. The rear control dial changes the aperture.
The shutter speed and aperture value change depending on the position of the exposurecompensation dial, see camera notes on page 41. The operation of the control dials in the manual exposure mode can be changed with the custom menu (p. 96). When using flash, the shutter speed cannot exceed the flash-sync speed, see page 42. Flash range is dependent on the aperture, see page 51. Bulb exposures Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M). The use of a tripod, remote cord.
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. 95). Frame the exposure target in the viewfinder depending on the metering mode in use (p. 50).
The increments on the scale depend on the exposure-compensation dial position. See camera notes on page 41. The examples below are based on a 0.5 Ev increment. The metered area is 1.0Ev less (–) than the locked exposure. +2.5EV The arrow indicates the metered area is 0.5Ev more (+) or less (–) than the greatest value on the scale in +3.5EV comparison to the locked exposure. ≥3.0EV The blinking arrow indicates the metered area is 1.0Ev or more greater (+) or less (–) than the greatest value on ≥4.
EXPOSURE AND FLASH COMPENSATION 2 1 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 release and turn the exposure-compensation dial to the appropriate position (1). To adjust the flash exposure, turn the flash-compensation dial using the lever at the front of the camera (2). 0.5Ev steps The exposure compensation dial has two scales.
Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by high key or low key subjects. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy landscape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the captured image. Before taking the picture, adjusting the exposure by +1 or +2 Ev results in an image with normal tonal values. Calculated camera exposure –1.0Ev –2.0Ev In the example above, the dark water caused the camera to overexpose the image making it bright and washed-out.
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.
CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO Seven settings can be selected for camera sensitivity: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, and 3200*. The numerical values are based on the film ISO equivalent: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Press the ISO button (1) to open the setup screen. The left/right keys of the controller and the control dials change the setting. Press the central button of the controller or the shutter-release button to complete the operation.
FOCUS-MODE DIAL Single-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, automatic AF, and manual focus is set with the focus-mode dial. Turn the focus-mode dial (1) to the appropriate position to select the focus mode. The active focus mode is displayed on the monitor. The AF system activates when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Focus is confirmed with the viewfinder focus signals, see page 29. Single-shot AF - a general purpose autofocusing mode.
AF / MF BUTTON Press and hold the AM/MF button to switch between autofocus and manual focus. Release the button to return to the original focus mode. This cannot be used with xi and AF Power Zoom lenses, nor the STF 135mm f/2.8 [T/4.5] lens. The focus mode used depends upon the position of the focus-mode dial. If set to manual focus, the focus mode switches to single-shot AF. If the focus-mode dial is set to one of the AF modes, manual focus is activated and the MF indicator is displayed in the viewfinder.
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 fourway controller keys also activates and locks focus with the wide focus area. Spot AF can be used, see below. The AF illuminator is active (p. 97). Focus-area lock - to fix the focus area used. The controller cannot be used to active the AF system.
Focus-area selection Slide the focus-area switch to the focus-area selection position. Use the controller to select the AF area; the camera focuses each time an area is selected. The eight way keys select the local areas and the central button selects the spot AF area. The active area is indicated on the monitor and is briefly illuminated in the viewfinder. When the appropriate controller key pressed and held, focus is locked; the viewfinder focus signal confirms focus.
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. Single-frame advance bracketing - to take a series of images with differing exposure (p. 58). Each image of the series is captured one by one.
CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE NOTES Continuous-advance mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. The maximum frame rate with continuous advance is 3 frames per second. The maximum number of frames that can be captured depend on the image size and quality settings. Approximately nine RAW and RAW & JPEG images can be captured, see the chart for other combinations. The numbers are approximate and depend on the subject; some subjects can be compressed further than others.
BRACKETING NOTES Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure. Exposure and flash brackets can be made. Select continuous-advance bracketing or single-frame advance bracketing with the drivemode dial (p. 56). Continuous-advance bracketing creates a successive series of images automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed and held.
When exposure brackets are made in S exposure mode, the aperture controls the bracket. In A and M exposure modes, the shutter speed controls the bracket; in M mode, pressing the AEL button during the bracket changes the exposure control to the aperture. The camera uses both the aperture and shutter speed control the bracket in P and fullauto program mode.
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. When the built-in flash is used, the white balance is set for the color temperature of the flash. Simply set the white-balance dial to the AWB position.
Custom White Balance Custom-white-balance function allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition. Three setting can be stored in the camera. With the white balance dial in the custom position, press the white-balance button to open the setting screen. Custom white balance The control dials and the left/right controller keys select a previous custom setting stored on register 1, 2, or 3, or the set option to calibrate the camera.
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. Select register Custom WB error.
MEMORY - STORING CAMERA SETTINGS Three sets of camera settings can be saved. This saves time under frequently repeating conditions by eliminating the need to set the camera. Camera settings cannot be deleted from memory by turning the camera off. They are erased with the reset function in section 3 of the setup menu. Memory registers Select register :adjust :enter To save the current camera settings, press the M SET button (1); the setting appear on the registration screen.
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. Tab 1 at the top of the menu is highlighted. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus change as the tabs are highlighted.
To set image resolution (p. 66). Image size Quality Color mode Digital FX Reset L: 3008x2000 Fine Natural: sRGB – – Flash mode Flash control Power ratio Setup Setup Bracket order Fill-flash ADI flash 1/1 0.3Ev/3frames 0.3Ev/3frames To set file type and compression (p. 66). To select color mode and color space (p. 68). Contrast, sharpness, saturation, and hue controls (p. 69). To reset the recording-mode functions (p. 70). To set the flash mode of the built-in flash (p. 71).
