New Konica Minolta Digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) Camera: The Maxxum 7D
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc.s new Maxxum 7D is the worlds first*1 digital SLR to be equipped with a body-integral, CCD-shift camera-shake compensation Anti-Shake technology that supports all Maxxum AF lenses*2. Product Highlights Body-integral CCD-shift Anti-Shake technology reduces blur caused by camera shake and supports all Maxxum AF lenses. A large, easy-to-view 2.5-inch high-definition, 207,000-pixel color LCD monitor that combines menu navigation with image and data display. Stunning picture quality derived from a high resolution, 6.1-million-pixel (effective) 23.5mm x 15.7mm size CCD and exclusive Konica Minolta CxProcess III image processing technology. Incorporates a central, cross hair type, 9-point and 8-line autofocus (AF) sensor array providing high-precision AF and high performance subject tracking of moving subjects. Combines simple operation in a stylish, compact package inheriting the product ideals of the Maxxum range of film SLR cameras. Upgraded, high-end shooting and versatile imaging functions designed to satisfy any photographers needs, whether they are amateur or enthusiast. Excellent system back-up and accessories to cater to a broad range of shooting styles and conditions. Features: Anti-shake Technology and CCD Shift Mechanism The worlds first*1 digital SLR with body-integral CCD-shift Anti-Shake technology, including compatibility with Minolta A-Mount optics and allowing all Konica Minolta interchangeable AF lenses to be used.*2 The award winning Konica Minolta Anti-Shake technology was selected as European Photo Innovation of the Year by EISA*3 and provides the equivalent correction effect*4 with a shutter speed 2 - 3 steps slower. Konica Minoltas Anti-Shake technology makes it possible to reduce blur caused by camera shake, even when taking photos in dimly lit or twilight scenes, in natural light with a telephoto lens, as well as macro shots without relying on a higher ISO setting or the aid of a flash or tripod. Anti-Shake responds quickly to both broad, slow-swaying motion of the camera body and the higher frequency shaking typical of camera shake caused by the photographers hands. The Anti-Shake technology can be switched on or off via a dedicated switch on the cameras back and when active, an Anti-Shake indicator is displayed on the viewfinder to keep the user informed when its active. Easy-to-View 2.5-inch High-Definition LCD Monitor Centrally mounted on the cameras back-plate is the large, easy-to-view 2.5-inch, high-resolution, 207,000-pixel color monitor. It quickly and clearly displays captured shots for fast image

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Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Backgrounder (contd)
appraisal. Image histogram data can be overlaid without obscuring the displayed image and thanks to its large size, it can display up to a 16-frame thumbnail index display. Intuitive Operation with Dial-&-Lever System The new Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D inherits the dial and lever operation system from the highly-regarded Maxxum 7 35mm SLR camera. This similarity allows intuitive operation for Maxxum 35mm SLR users moving up to the new digital Maxxum 7D. Menu and Navigation Display The LCD monitor works as a Navigation Display allowing seamless operation with clear and concise camera settings displayed with comprehensive shooting information, indicated with large, easy to read text. Aiding ease of use further, the display automatically switches from horizontal to vertical format when shooting in the upright portrait format. Advanced LSI Image Processing Engine A newly developed Advanced LSI image processing engine for the Maxxum 7D enables highspeed processing of large quantities of data and designed to improve image processing at highsensitivity settings ensuring reduced image noise while retaining high picture quality. This combination also helps ensure easy handling similar to the smooth-shooting rhythm associated with 35mm film SLR cameras. Konica Minoltas CxProcess III Consistently high picture quality is ensured by the 6.1-million-effective-pixel CCD, the unique CxProcess III image processing technology, and a combination of Konica Minoltas expertise in photosensitive materials and exposure control technologies. Each is integrated here in the new Maxxum 7D to ensure superb picture quality and to help make the most of any attached AF lens. CxProcess III is an original, image processing technology designed to provide impressive and natural-looking images. CxProcess III, achieves these stunning, natural-looking images by integrating a broad range of photographic technologies gained from Konica Minoltas long years of experience in this field. It ensures clear and crisp pictures, natural skin tones and packs in detail, ideal for shooting landscapes or macro subjects. High-Performance, High-Speed Autofocus (AF) The new Maxxum 7D incorporates a central, cross hair type, 9-point and 8-line AF sensor array providing high-precision AF and high performance subject tracking of moving subjects within the frame. The AF system enables both Predictive Focus Control and Subject Tracking for high-speed focus adjustment of moving subjects, making it ideal for fleeting moments or sports photography. High-Speed Continuous Advance and Image Processing with Large Capacity Image Buffer The new Maxxum 7D allows high speed continuous shooting of up to 9 consecutive frames at up to 3-frames per second in both RAW or RAW+JPEG modes thanks to a large image buffer. Additionally, it allows continuous shooting of up to twelve 3008x2000 JPEG images at the extrafine image-quality setting and 15 JPEG images the same size at the fine image-quality setting. These high-speed shooting capabilities are ideal for capturing momentary expressions, sports or fleeting action shots while retaining high picture quality throughout. RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording Photographers can choose to shoot either JPEG or RAW images or both combined with the simultaneous RAW + JPEG dual-format capture mode for improved, post-shoot workflow.

Easy-to-View, High-Performance Viewfinder A spherical acute matte focusing screen is used in the viewfinder for accurate, bright critical focusing assessment. The new model incorporates an optical glass pentaprism viewfinder with a 0.9x magnification factor and 95% field of view for easy scene assessment and composition. Highly Durable and Reliable Magnesium-Alloy Body The new camera is sturdy, compact and stylish featuring a magnesium alloy front body panel and base. Comprehensive Image Adjustment and Control for Creative Picture Capture Image correction: 5-step fine control adjustment for sharpness, contrast, color saturation and hue. White balance (WB) setting: In addition to the auto mode, the new camera has six presets for WB plus a custom mode for precise white balance settings in difficult lighting conditions. This model also features numerical settings for color temperature, which gives photographers a higher degree of color temperature matching. Fine-tuning is possible over a range from 2500K to 9900K in 100K increments, providing a broader range than with the auto white balance or preset white balance alone. Zone Matching: New technology that allows the precise reproduction of tonal gradations in highlights and shadows, essential in difficult shooting conditions with predominant highlights and helps ensure noise-free low-light images. The cameras Zone Matching system permits effective control of high and low key tone capture; the former important for highlight capture in shots such as a white wedding dress, the latter for low light situations. Maxxum System Accessories Konica Minolta has also introduced two new zoom lenses, each designed to provide optimum image quality when used with the new Maxxum 7D digital SLR the Konica Minolta AF ZOOM mm f/2.(D) and the Konica Minolta AF ZOOM mm f/2.8 (D).
A broad range of existing Maxxum-system accessories is also available for use with the Maxxum 7D including D-series flash units, remote cords and an angle viewfinder. The D-series flash and D-series lenses, which include built-in focus distance calculations, when used in combination with the new Maxxum 7D, provide improved exposure accuracy. Combined with high-precision ADI flash metering, the camera provides high-precision lighting control that answers the most demanding and diverse needs. The new dedicated VC-7D Vertical Control Grip for the new Maxxum 7D connects to the camera body and provides a secure grip on the camera while enhancing easy, vertical camera control and overall ease of use, particularly when shooting upright, portrait-format shots. The VC-7Ds sure-hold grip provides confident handling characteristics and features a dedicated shutter-release button, front and rear control dials, autofocus (AF)/manual focus (MF) control button, auto exposure (AE) lock button and AF area selector button, thereby delivering comfortable and reassuring handling characteristics to the camera in either horizontal or vertical shooting situations. The VC-7D allows two lithium-ion batteries to be used simultaneously for an extra power supply. This allows photographers to take advantage of shooting many more images before worrying about recharging the batteries. Adding still more versatility, standard AA Ni-MH batteries can also be used. Konica Minoltas new DiMAGE Master is optional software to improve creative workflow for advanced users. Diversified tools for classifying and comparing images boost work efficiency of selecting the best shots. Newly developed RAW processing program enables more accurate color reproduction.

NOTES: *1) As a lens-changeable digital SLR camera *2) With the cameras AF macro-zoom 1x 3x specialty lenses and Anti-shake function turned off. *3) The European Imaging and Sound Association, publishing 50 major photography and AV magazines in 20 European countries *4) Anti-Shake picture blur correction effect amount varies with shooting conditions and lenses used

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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. The included AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord in the region it was purchased. For more on the AC cable, see page 114.
With the battery contacts toward the charger, align the channels on the bottom of the battery with the tabs on the charger unit. Slide the battery into the unit.
The indicator lamp (2) glows to show the battery is charging. The lamp goes out when the battery is charged. Charging time is approximately 150 minutes.
Slide and lift the battery to remove it from the charger. Unplug the power cord from the 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.
To remove a battery, slide the battery latch to the side of the battery chamber; the battery will spring out.
Close the battery-chamber door until it clicks shut.
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.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

Slide the main switch to the on position to turn on the camera. The access lamp glows briefly to indicate the power is on. When not in use, turn the camera off to conserve power.

Access lamp

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
After initially inserting a memory card and battery, a message opens requesting that cameras 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. The central button of the controller sets adjustments.
Set date and time? Yes No
Use the left and right controller keys to select Yes. No cancels the operation.
Press the central button of the controller to continue.
Date/Time set 2004. 10. : 14 YYYY/MM/DD
Use the left and right keys to select the item to be changed. The last item is the date format. Use the up and down keys to adjust the item. The date format can be set among year/month/day. day/month/year, and month/day/year. Press the central button to set the clock and calendar.

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Date/Time setup screen

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. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily. The use of a tripod or monopod is recommended when using the camera in low-light situations or when using telephoto lenses.

About Shutter Speeds

The shutter speed used for each exposure is displayed on the monitor and in the viewfinder. The following notation is used: The reciprocal is used for shutter speeds from 1/4000 second to 1/3 second. 125 is 1/125 second. For shutter speeds of a half a second or longer, a quote mark is used to denote whole seconds. 15 is one and a half seconds and 15 is fifteen seconds.

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. Press and hold the AEL button (1) while turning the either control dial to shift the shutter speed and aperture without affecting the exposure.
The Ev scale on the monitor and in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the set exposure and the exposure determined by the camera meter. Press the shutterrelease button partway down to activate the meter. The increments on the scale depend on the exposure-compensation dial position. The examples below are based on a 0.5 Ev increment. For more on Ev, see page 81. The set exposure is 1.0Ev less () than the exposure determined by the meter. The monitor scale is uses the manual metering (M.M.) indicator. +2.5EV The arrow indicates the set exposure is 0.5Ev more (+) or less () than the greatest value on the scale as +3.5EV determined by the meter. 3.0EV The blinking arrow indicates the set exposure is 1.0Ev or more greater (+) or less () than the greatest value on 4.0EV the scale as determined by the meter.

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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. and eyepiece cap (p. 59) is recommended. The cameras exposure system cannot be used to calculate bulb exposures. The use of a separate light meter is recommended. Anti-Shake is disabled. Use the front control dial to decrease the shutter-speed until BULB is displayed. Use the rear control dial to set the appropriate aperture required for the exposure. To take the picture, press and hold the shutter-release button for the duration of the exposure. Releasing the shutter button ends the exposure. The monitor is blank during the exposure and remains blank after the exposure for up to 30 seconds while noise-reduction processing is applied to the image.

ABOUT SLOW SYNC.

When using flash, pressing the AEL button activates the slow-sync. function in program, full-auto program, and aperture priority. Slow sync. balances the ambient light exposure with the flash exposure so the background is recorded with the subject. When the AEL button is pressed and held, the ambient light exposure is determined and the flash exposure is based on the locked aperture setting. The use of a tripod is recommended with slow-sync. exposures.
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 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. The orange scale adjusts the exposure up to 2.0Ev in 0.3Ev steps. The silver scale allows the exposure to be adjusted up to 3.0Ev in 0.5Ev steps. The position of the dial also affects the exposure modes. See Camera Notes on page 41. When using 0.3Ev increments, the maximum and minimum lens apertures may not be displayed correctly. When setting exposure or flash compensation, the change in Ev is shown on the monitor. Flash compensation is only displayed when the flash is raised. The viewfinder Ev scale only shows changes to exposure compensation; 2.5Ev is shown with an arrow, 3.0Ev is indicated with a blinking arrow. After the setting is made, the shutter-speed and aperture displays indicate the actual exposure.
Flash compensation Exposure compensation

+2.5EV

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+3.0EV

Exposure compensation can be assigned to the control dials in section 2 of the custom menu (p. 96).
Sometimes the cameras 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
In the example above, the dark water caused the camera to overexpose the image making it bright and washed-out. By compensating the exposure, detail is brought out in the leaves, and the stones and water appear richer. When using fill-flash to reduce harsh shadows caused by bright illumination or direct sunlight, flash compensation can change the ratio between the highlights and shadows. Fill flash affect the darkness of the shadows without affecting the area illuminated by the main light source. By decreasing the flash output with a negative Ev setting, the shadows receive less light and are darker, but subtle details in the shadows that would not appear without the flash are apparent. Increasing the flash output by using a positive Ev setting softens and nearly eliminate shadows.

Positive compensation

No compensation

Negative compensation

No flash

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 cameras standard metering mode appropriate for most photographic situations. By combining information on the subjects distance and position from the autofocus system, this mode is less influenced by spot lighting or backlighting. Center weighted - measures light values over the entire image area with emphasis given the central region. Spot - uses a circular area within the image to calculate the exposure. Spot metering allows precise exposure measurements of a particular object without being influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within the scene. Spot metering area If the luminance levels of the scene are outside the metering range, the both arrows at each end of the Ev scale blink. In dark conditions, use the camera flash. Under bright light, use a neutral density filter on the lens to control the light levels.

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. The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 100 and 400. As the ISO value doubles, the camera sensitivity doubles; a change of one Ev. Like grain in silver-halide film that increases with speed, noise increases with sensitivity in digital imaging; an ISO setting of 100 has the least noise and 3200 has the most. A change in ISO also affects the flash range. The flash range depends on the aperture used: ISO setting 400 / AUTO 3200* /2.8 1.0 ~ 4.3m / 3.3 ~ 14.1ft. 1.0 ~ 6.0m / 3.3 ~ 20ft. 1.4 ~ 8.6m / 4.6 ~ 28ft. 2.0 ~ 12m / 6.6 ~ 39ft. 2.8 ~ 17m / 9.2 ~ 56ft. 4.0 ~ 24m / 13 ~ 79ft. /4.0 1.0 ~ 3.0m / 3.3 ~ 9.8ft. 1.0 ~ 4.3m / 3.3 ~ 14ft. 1.0 ~ 6.0m / 3.3 ~ 20ft. 1.4 ~ 8.6m / 4.6 ~ 28ft. 2.0 ~ 12m / 6.6 ~ 39ft. 2.8 ~ 17m / 9.2 ~ 56ft. /5.6 1.0 ~ 2.1m / 3.3 ~ 6.7ft. 1.0 ~ 3.0m / 3.3 ~ 9.8ft. 1.0 ~ 4.3m / 3.3 ~ 14ft. 1.0 ~ 6.0m / 3.3 ~ 20ft. 1.4 ~ 8.6m / 4.6 ~ 28ft. 2.0 ~ 12m / 6.6 ~ 39ft.

WHITE BALANCE

White balance is the cameras 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. Preset white balance - to set the white balance to a specific light source. Custom white balance - to calibrate the camera to a specific lighting situation. Color temperature - to set the white balance to a specific color temperature.

Preset White Balance

With the white balance dial in the PWB position, press the white-balance button to open the setting screen. The front control dial and the left/right controller keys select the preset white-balance setting.
Preset white balance Cloudy
The rear control dial and the up/down controller keys adjust the white balance in seven levels: +3 to 3 (+4 to 2 for fluorescent). Except for fluorescent, the change of one unit is approximately equal to a 10 mired shift. Press the central controller button to complete the operation. For information on light sources, see page 81.

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. Press the central controller button to apply a custom register setting or continue the calibration routine.

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If the set option was selected, the red custom setup indicator is displayed on the monitor. Fill the spot metering area with a white or neutral object; the object does not need to be in focus. Press the shutter-release button to calibrate the camera.

Select register

On the register-selection screen use the control dials or left/right keys of the controller to select the custom white-balance register in which to store the setting; any previous setting is replaced. Press the central button of the controller to complete the operation.

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Custom registers

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.

Return button

Color Temperature
White balance can be set to a known color temperature of a light source or set to the color temperature determined by a color meter. With the white balance dial in the K position, press the white-balance button to open the setting screen. The front control dial or the left/right controller keys adjust the color temperature in thousands of degrees. The rear control dial or the up/down controller keys adjust the color temperature in hundreds of degrees. Press the central controller button to complete the operation. For information on light sources, see page 81.

Color temperature

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About Color Temperature

Color temperature refers to the color of the light emitted from a blackbody radiator at a specific temperature given in degrees Kelvin. This is an accurate way of measuring light from continuousspectrum sources such as the sun and incandescent or tungsten light bulbs. However, color temperature can be inaccurate with discontinuous-spectrum sources such as fluorescent and mercury vapor.
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

To save the current camera settings, press the M SET button (1); the setting appear on the registration screen. Use the control dials or left/right keys of the controller to select the memory register in which to store the settings; any previous settings are replaced. Press the central controller button to complete the operation. Camera settings are recalled with the exposure-mode dial. Press the dial release and turn the exposure mode dial to the appropriate memory register (2). The camera settings are displayed on the monitor. The dial positions may not reflect the camera settings. The M SET button can be used as a menu short cut. The shortcut function is set in section 4 of the custom menu.

WIRELESS/REMOTE CAMERA AND FLASH RANGES
Flash-to-subject distance
Camera-to-subject distance The camera and flash must be within 5m or 16.4 ft of the subject.
Specifications with Maxxum / Camera-to-subject Aperture distance /2.8 1.4 ~ 5m / 4.6 ~ 16.4ft /4.~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft /5.~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft Specifications with Maxxum / 1.4 ~ 5m / 4.6 ~ 16.4ft /2.~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft /4.~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft /5.6
Program flash 5600HS(D) at ISO 100 Flash-to-subject distance2 1/250 second Up to sync. speed1 1/1000 second 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 2.5m / 3.3 ~ 8.2ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 3.5m / 3.3 ~ 11.5ft 1 ~ 1.7m / 3.3 ~ 5.6ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 2.5m / 3.3 ~ 8.2ft 1 ~ 1.2m / 3.3 ~ 3.9ft Program flash 3600HS(D) at ISO ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 4m / 3.3 ~ 13.1ft 1 ~ 2m / 3.3 ~ 6.6ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 3m / 3.3 ~ 9.8ft 1 ~ 1.5m / 3.3 ~ 4.9ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 2m / 3.3 ~ 6.6ft
1. The cameras flash sync. speed is 1/125 sec. with Anti-Shake on and 1/160 sec. with Anti-Shake off. Shutter speeds up to this limit can be used. 2. Double the maximum distance when using the camera sensitivity at ISO 400. The maximum distance cannot exceed 5m or 16.4 ft.

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FLASH CONTROL
ADI, pre-flash TTL, and manual flash control are available. Flash control is changed in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 64). The flash control used depends on the lens and flash combination. ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering combines distance information from D-series lenses with information from a pre-flash exposure. ADI metering is less influenced by subject reflectance.
The camera automatically switches from ADI metering to pre-flash TTL when the autofocus system is prevented from focusing. When using the Macro Twin Flash 2400 , Marco Ring flash 1200 or a wireless or off-camera flash unit, flash control is set to preflash TTL. When using the Maxxum / Program Flash 2500(D), switch both the flash unit and camera to ADI metering. Pre-flash TTL - calculates flash exposure with a pre-flash only. This mode must be used with close-up filters or filters that reduce the amount of light entering the camera such as neutral density filters. Pre-flash TTL must be used when a diffuser is attached to the builtin flash, the wide-angle adapter with the Maxxum / Program flash 3600HS(D), bounce flash with the Maxxum / Program Flash 2500(D), or an external flash unit. Manual flash control - fires the flash at full power, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16 power. The power ratio is selected in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 64). See the following page for more on manual flash and power ratio. Because no pre-flash is used, it can be used to fire slave flash units. Manual flash cannot be used with wireless.

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.
Flash mode Flash control Power ratio Setup Setup Bracket order Fill-flash Manual 1/1 0.3Ev/3frames 0.3Ev/3frames
When the camera flash is raised, the power ratio is displayed on the monitor.
Power ratio The chart lists approximate guide numbers for manual flash calculations. The following equations are useful in determining the guide number, aperture (-number), or flash-tosubject distance required for exposures. Guide no. (for distance in meters / feet) Camera sensitivity (ISO) Power ratio 12 / / / / 112 1/1 (Full) 1/2 8.5 / / / / / / / 20 8.5 / 29 1/4 4.2 / 14 1// 20 8.5 / / 39 1// 10 4.2 / / 20 8.5 / 29 Guide number = -number X distance Distance = guide number / -number -number = guide number / distance

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INSTANT PLAYBACK
After an image is captured, it can be displayed on the monitors for two, five, or ten seconds before being saved. When using continuous-advance bracketing, an index display is used. Instant playback is activated and the length of the playback period is set with the instant-playback option in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 64).
Inst.Playback Setup Noise reductn Interval 2 sec. Image & info. On
The setup option below instant playback specifies the display format:

Image only

Image & information

Image & histogram

After each image is captured, it is displayed as specified by the menu. Press the shutterrelease button partway down to end the instant playback. During the instant playback period, the captured images can be deleted using the delete button (p. 36). When a continuous-advance bracketed series is captured, the entire series is erased. Single non-RAW images can be enlarged with the magnification button. The image is centered on the AF area used, see page 38 for information on enlarged playback.

CANCEL PRINT

After the pictures have been printed, the DPOF file remains on the memory card and must be canceled manually. The cancel-print option in section 2 of the playback menu deletes the DPOF files. When the setting is selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing and entering Yes executes the operation and cancels the print and index-print order. Two options are available: All frames C - To cancel all printing files on the memory card. All frames F - To cancel the printing file in the folder specified by the view-folder option.
OPENING THE CUSTOM & SETUP MENUS
The custom and setup menus can be accessed from both the recording and playback modes. The buttons in the top right corner of the menus are links to the other camera menus. See page 92 for information on the custom menu and page 102 for the setup menu. Setup menu Custom menu
Open the menu and use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the custom or setup buttons. Press the central button to display the menu. Repeat the procedure to return to the original or different menu or press the menu button to close the menu.
L: 3008x2000 Fine Natural: sRGB
The control dials can move the cursor in the menus. The front dial moves the cursor up and down. The rear dial moves it left and right. The M-SET button setup option in section 4 of the custom menu allows a menu shortcuts to be made (p. 100). The menu-section memory option in section 3 of the setup menu memorizes the last menu section opened and returns to that section when the menu button is pressed (p. 110).

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. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed. Press the right controller key to display the settings; the current setting is indicated by an arrow. To return to the menu options, press the left key. Use the up/down key to highlight the new setting. If Enter is displayed, press the central button of the controller to continue.
Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting. Once a setting has been selected, the cursor returns to the menu options and the new setting is displayed. Changes can continue to be made.

CUSTOM

To set AF or shutter-release priority (p. 94).
Priority setup FocusHoldButt. AF/MF button AEL button AF w/ shutter Auto AF setup AF Focus hold Hold AE hold On Auto AF
To set the operation of a lens focus-hold button (p. 94). To set the operation of the AF/MF button (p. 94). To set the operation of the AEL button (p. 95). To set AF with the shutter-release button (p. 95). To set the operation of the Auto AF focus mode(p. 96). To specify exposure control with the control dials (p. 96).

100KM023

(Standard)

10141023

(Date)
With the date folder format selected, when an image is recorded a new folder with the days date is created. All images recorded that day are placed in that folder. Images recorded on a different day are placed in a new folder with the corresponding date. When a new folder is created, the serial number in the image-file name is reset to 0001 unless file number memory is active. For more information on folder organization and file names, see page 126.

SELECT FOLDER

This option specifies in which folder images are saved. Only folders with a standard folder name can be selected. If the date folder name option is used, images are placed in a folder with the corresponding date of recording. Select folder is in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 102).

NEW FOLDER

This allows the creation of new folders. The folder-name option in section 2 of the setup menu specifies the foldername format. If multiple date-format folders are created, only the last folder can be used for storing images. Highlight Enter and press the center of the controller to create a new folder. The new folder name is displayed briefly. Every time a new folder is created, the folder number increases automatically by one greater than the highest folder number on the memory card.

101KM023 folder created.

LCD BACKLIGHT
The LCD monitor backlight turns off to conserve power after a certain period. Press a camera button to restore the display. This period can be set to 5, 10, 30, or 60 seconds in section 3 of the setup menu (p, 102).
The camera shuts down to conserve battery power if no operation is made within a certain period. The length of this period can be changed to 1, 3, 5, 10, or 30 minutes. To restore power, press the shutter-release button partway down. When the camera is connected to the computer, the auto-power-save period is set to ten minutes. This period cannot be changed.

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.

Battery: Optional power source:
One Lithium-ion Battery NP-400 AC adapter (AC-1L or AC-11) Vertical Control Grip VC-7D Battery performance (recording): Approx. number of recorded images: 400 frames. Based on the CIPA standard with a NP-400 lithium-ion battery, 512MB CompactFlash card. Dimensions: 150.0 (W) X 106.0 (H) X 77.5 (D) mm 5.9 (W) X 4.2 (H) X 3.1 (D) in Weight: Approximately 760g (26.8 oz) (without batteries or memory card) Operating temperature: 0 - 40C (32 - 104F)
Lithium-ion Battery Charger BC-400 Input voltage: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz Weight: 86g (3.0 oz.) Dimensions: 65 (W) X 90 (H) X 30 (D) mm 2.56 (W) X 3.54 (H) X 1.18 (D) in Lithium-ion Battery NP-400 Voltage: Weight: Dimensions:
7.4V, 1500mAh 85g (3.0 oz.) 56.0 (W) X 39.5 (H) X 21.0 (D) mm 2.20 (W) X 1.56 (H) X 0.83 (D) in
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
The following marks may be found on the product: This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformit Europenne (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
Digital Camera: Maxxum 7D Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.