1. Open the card-slot door in the direction indicated.
2. Insert a memory card all the way into the card slot. Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the camera. Always push the card in straight. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is oriented correctly. 3. Close the card-slot door.

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.
4. To eject a card, open the card-slot door, and press and release the card-eject lever to extend it. 5. Press the card-eject lever to eject the card. The card can now be pulled out. Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use. The card-eject lever should remain inside the camera body. If it extends, push it into the camera. 6. Insert a new memory card and close the card-slot door.

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.

BASIC RECORDING

SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY
While pressing the Dial Lock 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.
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.

HANDLING THE CAMERA

Set date and time? Yes No
Use the left and right controller keys to select Yes. No cancels the operation.
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 lowlight situations or when using telephoto lenses.
Press the central button of the controller to continue.

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. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. White-balance display (p. 60) Release priority indicator (p. 94) AF area display (p. 55) Battery condition indicator (p. 23) AE lock indicator (p. 46) Flash-compensation display (p. 48) Exposure-compensation display (p. 48)
The full display uses a scale to show the degree of flash and exposure compensation as well as the metered exposure value in manual exposure. The basic display uses a numerical value. Turning off the display conserves battery power.

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.

ROTATING IMAGES

Press the down key of the controller to rotate a displayed image 90 left, 90 right, or horizontally.

VIEWING IMAGES

HISTOGRAM DISPLAY
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. To view the histogram of the displayed image, press the up key. Press the down key to return to single-frame playback. The dark area of the histogram shows the luminance distribution of the recorded image from black (left) to white (right). Each one of the 256 vertical lines indicates the relative proportion of that light value in the image. The histogram can be used to evaluate exposure and contrast, but displays no color information. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Shutter speed Aperture Exposure mode (p. 39) Metering mode (p. 50) Date of recording Image size (p. 66) Image quality (p. 66) Exposure compensation (p. 48) Flash compensation (p. 48) White-balance mode (p. 60) Camera sensitivity (ISO) (p. 51) Folder name - file number (p. 126) Frame number / total number of images Areas of the image approaching the shadow and highlight luminance limit are indicated in the image thumbnail. The portions of image whose levels are close to 0 and 255 flash.
Image size (p. 66) Image quality (p. 66)
Time of recording Date of recording
Folder - file number (p. 126) Frame number / total number of images

Luminance limit display

To return to the recording mode, press the playback button or the shutter-release button.

Basic playback

DELETING SINGLE IMAGES
The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered.
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.

/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.

400 / AUTO 3200*

* Activated with the ISO-menu-setup option in section 4 of the custom menu (p. 100).

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.

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. The operation of the AM/MF button can be changed in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 94).
Single-shot AF - a general purpose autofocusing mode. Its operation is described in the basic recording section. Focus lock is available (p. 30). Automatic AF - this AF mode automatically switches between single-shot AF and continuous AF depending on the subjects motion. This AF mode can be changed to Direct Manual Focus (DMF) in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 96). Continuous AF - used for photographing moving subjects. The camera continuously focuses on the subject even when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Spot and local AF areas illuminate as the subject moves through the wide focus frames to indicate the point of focus when the continuous AF is active. Focus lock is not available. Manual focus - the MF indicator is displayed in the viewfinder and on the monitor to indicate the focus mode. The focus signal appears when an object at the spot or local focus areas is in focus. All areas are active when using the wide-focus area and a specific area can be chosen with focus-area selection (p. 55).

DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW

The aperture controls depth of field; the area in front of the camera that appears in focus. The smaller the aperture, the greater the depth of field. Depth-offield preview sets the lens aperture to the setting used in the exposure so the affect of depth of field can be seen in the viewfinder. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus and exposure. Press the depth-offield preview button to stop down the aperture.

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 bracketing - to take a series of images with differing exposure (p. 58). The series is advanced automatically. Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed (p. 28). Interval recording can be used (p. 78). Continuous advance - to take a series of images when the shutter-release button is pressed and held (p. 57). 10 second self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter by 10 seconds. Used for selfportraits (p. 57). 2 second self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter by 2 seconds (p. 57).
AF Zoom xi and Power Zoom lenses cannot be zoomed when taking pictures with continuous advance. The frame rate is affected by the flash as it must recharge between exposures. Focus and exposure are set between each frame with continuous AF and Auto AF.
L Extra fine Fine Standard 19

SELF-TIMER NOTES

With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording section (p. 28). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to begin the countdown. Because focus and exposure are determined when the shutter-release button is pressed, do not stand in front of the camera when taking a self-timer image. Always confirm the focus with the focus signals before beginning the countdown. Attach the eyepiece cap if a bright light source is behind the camera, see page 59. With the ten-second self-timer, the self-timer lamp on the front of the camera and the audio signals indicate the countdown.The lamp glows steadily just before the shutter fires. To stop the countdown, change the position of the drive-mode dial or flash (lift it or push it down), or turn the camera off. The audio signal can be turned off in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 102). The mirror raises just before the exposure. With the two-second self-timer, no indication is given during the countdown. The mirror raises when the countdown starts.

FRAMES-REMAINING COUNTER

The frames-remaining counter indicate the approximate number of frames that can be stored in the camera buffer memory while recording. This number changes as images are captured and saved to the memory card.

1.4 ~ 5m / 4.6 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft /2.~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft /4.~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft /5.6 Specifications with Program flash 3600HS(D) at ISO 1001 1.4 ~ 5m / 4.6 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft /2.~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft /4.~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft /5.6
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. 74
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

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:
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-to-subject distance required for exposures. Guide no. (for distance in meters / feet) Power ratio 1/1 (Full) 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 Camera sensitivity (ISO) / 39 8.5 / / 20 4.2 / / 17 / / 39 8.5 / / 20 4.2 / 24 / / / 39 8.5 / / 34 / / / / 39 8.5 / 48 / / / / / 68 / / / / / 56 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. Image only Image & information Image & histogram
After each image is captured, it is displayed as specified by the menu. Press the shutter-release button partway down to end the instant playback.

NOISE REDUCTION

This function reduces the affect of dark noise with exposures of one second or longer. Processing is applied to each image after it is captured. The monitor remains blank during processing for a maximum of 30 seconds. This can be turned off in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 64). Noise reduction uses dark-frame subtraction. Noise reduction is not applied to a series of continuousadvance images 77

When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased. The formatting function in section 1 of the playback menu is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a card, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking files will not protect them from being deleted when the card is formatted. Always format the memory card using the camera; never use a computer to format a card. When the format option is selected and entered, a confirmation screen appears. Choosing Yes formats the card, choosing No cancels the operation. Never remove the card while it is being formatted. A screen appears to indicate the card has been formatted.
Single, multiple, or all images in a folder can be deleted with the playback menu. Before an image is deleted, a confirmation screen appears; choosing Yes executes the operation, No cancels it. Only the images in the view-folder option in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 82) can be viewed and deleted with the marked frames and all-in-folder options. Delete has three options:
Delete Format View folder Folder name Lock Index format

All folders 100KMframes

Marked frames - to delete multiple images. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection screen is displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the first image to be deleted. Pressing the up key marks the thumbnail with the delete indicator. To deselect an image for deletion, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the delete indicator disappears. Continue until all the images to be deleted are marked. Press the controller to continue (the confirmation screen appears), or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu. On the confirmation screen, highlighting and entering Yes deletes the marked images. All in folder - to delete unlocked images in a single folder specified by the view-folder option. All on card - all unlocked images on the card are deleted. The delete function can only erase unlocked images. If an image is locked, it must be unlocked before it can be deleted.

VIEW FOLDER

Only the images in the folders specified with the view-folder option in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 82) can be viewed or edited in playback. Two options are available: All folders - to view and edit all images on the memory card. Single folder - to view and edit images in a specific folder. The folder is selected in the folder-name option below the view-folder option. For more on memory card organization, see page 126. Folders can be created and selected in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 108, 109).

Slide show DPOF set Date imprint Index print Cancel print Enter

DPOF SETUP

The DPOF-set option is used to set an order for standard prints from digital images. Single, multiple, or all images on the memory card or in a folder specified with the view-folder option can be printed (p. 85). DPOF setup has three options:
Press the central button of the controller to pause and restart the presentation. Use the left/right keys of the controller to advance to the next image or return to the previous one. To cancel the presentation, press the down key of the controller or the menu button.
Marked frames - to choose a group of images to be printed or when the number of copies for each image varies. When selected, the frame-selection screen appears (p. 83). Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight an image to be printed. Pressing the up key marks the image with the printer indicator. The number next to the indicator indicates the number of copies of that image will be printed. Pressing the up key increases the number of copies, pressing the down key decreases the number. A maximum of nine copies can be ordered. To deselect an image for printing, press the down key until the the number of copies reaches zero and the printer indicator disappears. Continue until all the images to be printed are marked. Press the controller to create the DPOF file, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu. All in folder - to select images in the folder specified by the view-folder option. All on card - to select all images on the memory card for printing. When the all-in-folder or all-on-card option is chosen, a screen appears requesting the number of copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can be ordered. Use the up/down keys of the controller to set the number of copies. If the all-on-card option was used to create a print order, any additional images saved afterwards in the folder are not be included in the order. DPOF files created with another camera are deleted when a DPOF file is created.

ABOUT DPOF

This camera is supported by DPOF version 1.1. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the memory card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the memory -card slot of DPOF compatible printers. When a DPOF file is created, a misc. folder is automatically made on the memory card to store it (p. 126). DPOF print files cannot be made for RAW images or images using the embedded Adobe RGB color mode (p. 68).

DATE IMPRINT

To print the date of capture with each image with a compatible DPOF printer, turn the menu option on. To cancel date imprint, simply turn the option off. How the date is printed varies with the printer. Not all printers support this function.

Creating a menu shortcut

Display the menu section to which a shortcut is to be made. Press the M SET button (1); a confirmation screen opens.

Flash mode Fill-flash

Set menu shortcut?

Yes Bracket order

Press the controller to execute the command on the confirmation screen. In the recording and playback mode, each time the M SET button is pressed, the specified menu section is displayed.

SETUP MENU

The setup menu controls camera operation. See page 91 on how to open the setup menu.
LCDbrightness Transfer mode Video output Audio signals Language Date/Time set Data storage NTSC On English
To set monitor brightness (p. 104). To specify camera operation with a computer (p. 104). To switch video output between NTSC and PAL (p. 105). To change or turn off audio signals (p. 106). To set the menu language (p. 106). To set the cameras clock and calendar (p. 107). 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. To activate file number memory (p. 107).
File # memory Folder name Select folder Off Std. form 100KM023
To select the folder name format (p. 108). To select the destination folder for recorded images (p. 108). To create a new folder (p. 109).

New folder

LCD backlight Power save 5 sec. 3 min.
To specify monitor backlight illumination period (p. 109). To set the auto-power-save period (p. 109). To memorize the last menu section opened (p. 110). To change the confirmation screens default setting (p. 110). Read cleaning instructions before using (p. 145). To reset camera functions (p. 112).
MenuSec.Memory Off Delete conf. Clean CCD No

Reset default

Setup menu

LCD BRIGHTNESS

Monitor brightness is adjusted in section 1 of the setup menu. Highlight Enter and press the central button of the controller to open the LCD brightness setup screen.

USING THE FLASH SYNC TERMINAL
The flash sync terminal allows a studio or location flash system to be connected to the camera with a standard PC cord. The terminal is compatible with both center positive (normal polarity) and center negative (positive polarity) flash units with a voltage of 400V or lower.
Open the flash sync. terminal cover from the right; the cover is attached to the body to prevent loss. Securely connect the flashs PC cord to the flash sync terminal. Confirm the flash is off before connecting the cable to prevent it from firing.

HIGH-SPEED SYNC. (HSS)

This camera is compatible with the High Speed Sync. (HSS) function in the Program Flash 5600HS(D) and 3600HS(D). This allows the camera to use its full range of shutter speeds up to 1/4000 second. Attach a compatible flash unit to the camera. Set the flash unit to HSS. When the shutter speed exceeds the camera sync. speed, the High Speed Sync. indicator (H) is displayed on the monitor and in the viewfinder. HSS cannot be used with the 2-second self-timer drive mode nor the rear sync. flash mode. High Speed Sync. indicator
To ensure correct exposures, use the manual exposure mode (p. 44). Set the shutter speed equal to or slower than the flash duration; refer to the flash units instruction manual. If the built-in flash is raised when another flash unit is connected to the flash sync terminal, both flash units will fire. However, the cameras automatic flash control systems will not provide correct exposures. To use the built-in flash as a fill light, use manual flash control (p. 75). The use of custom white balance is recommended (p. 61). When calibrating the camera, use the shutter speed and aperture settings require for the final exposure. A gray card may have to be used as the reference target with powerful flash units to reduce the intensity of the illumination. If custom white balance is not practical, use the preset daylight or flash setting or set the color temperature (p. 62) to the flash units color temperature if known; auto white balance is not recommended. To make an exposure bracket, press and hold the AEL button during the bracketing series. The cameras flash-compensation dial has no affect on the flash exposure.

DATA-TRANSFER MODE

Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Details on using and installing the DiMAGE Viewer software are found in the supplied software manual. These manuals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to the manual supplied with your computer.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER
A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of batteries. For users with Windows 98, read the section on how to install the necessary driver before connecting the camera to a computer.

CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD (DATA-TRANSFER MODE)
Care should be taken when changing memory cards while the camera is attached to the computer. Data could be lost or damaged if the camera is not properly disconnected. Always confirm the access lamp is out before removing the memory card.
REMOVING THE DRIVER SOFTWARE - WINDOWS
1. Insert a memory card in the camera and connect it to the computer with the USB cable. Other devices must not be connected to the computer during this procedure. 2. Right click on the My-computer icon. Select properties from the drop-down menu.
1. Turn off the camera. 2. Change the memory card. 3. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.
Windows XP: from the start menu go to the control panel. Click on the performance and maintenance category. Click System to open the system properties window. 3. Windows 2000 and XP: select the hardware tab in the properties window and click the devicemanager button. Windows 98 and Me: click the device-manager tab in the properties window. 4. The driver file will be located in the universal-serial-bus-controller or other-devices location of the device manager. Click on the locations to display the files. The driver should be indicated with Konica Minolta, the camera name, or USB Mass Storage Device. Under certain conditions, the driver name may not contain these names. However, the driver will be indicated by either a question mark or exclamation point. 5. Click on the driver to select it. 6. Windows 2000 and XP: click on the action button to display the drop-down menu. Select uninstall. A confirmation screen will appear. Clicking Yes will remove the driver from the system. Windows 98 and Me: click the remove button. A confirmation screen will appear. Clicking Yes will remove the driver from the system. 7. Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camera. Restart the computer.
1. 2. 3. 4. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 128). Turn off the camera. Change the memory card. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.
1. 2. 3. 4. Stop the USB connection by dragging the drive icon into the trash (p. 129). Turn off the camera. Change the memory card. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.

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:print

PictBridge screen

The display button switches between the single frame and index playback formats on the PictBridge screen. Enlarged playback, activated with the magnification button (p. 38), can be used to examine image files on the screen.
NAVIGATING THE PICTBRIDGE MENU
Pressing the menu button opens and closes 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. The options that can be changed vary with the printer. Activate the 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. Use the up/down key to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed. With the menu option highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings are displayed with the current setting highlighted. If Start is displayed, press the center of the controller to continue. Index to menu functions Batch print, 135 Data print, 137 DPOF print, 137
Batch print Index print Paper size Layout Print quality Data print Printer setup Printer setup Printer setup Printer setup DPOF print
Index print, 135 Layout, 136 Paper size, 136

Print quality, 137

Batch print
Batch print in section 1 selects all still images on the memory card for printing. Two options are available: All-frames - to print all images on the card. A screen opens so the number of copies of each image can be specified. A total number of fifty images can be printed. Reset - to cancel changes made with the batch print option or with the print selection screen.
Use the up/down key to highlight the new setting.

Index print

Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting. An index print of all still images on the memory card can be made. The quality and size of the print can be specified with the camera menu. The number of images per page varies with the printer. The print-setup confirmation screen is displayed before the print routine starts.
No. of prints: Print size: Layout: Print quality: Data print: :start 5 Printer setup Printer setup Printer setup Printer setup
Once a setting has been selected, the cursor returns to the menu options and the new setting is displayed. To return to the PictBridge screen, press the menu button. Read the following sections on information on the menu options.

Paper size

The paper size of the print can be specified in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses the size set with the printer.
Paper size Layout Print quality Data print Printer setup

CAMERA CARE

Do not subject the camera to shock or impact. Turn off the camera when transporting. This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing batteries or the memory card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera. When at the beach or near water, take care not to expose the camera to water or sand. Water, sand, dust, or salt can damage the camera. Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight. Do not point the lens directly at the sun; the CCD may be damaged.
Inaccurate exposures with very bright or dark scenes.
Arrows blink at each end of the Ev scale.
Subject or scene is outside the metering range of the camera.
In dark conditions, use the camera flash. Under bright light, use a neutral density filter on the lens to control the light levels.

CLEANING

The viewfinder Anti-Shake does Anti-Shake scale CCD setup error. not work. is blinking. Turn the camera off and on. If the Anti-Shake scale continues to blink, contact a Konica Minolta service facility. If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles. Wiping may scratch the surface. To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then gently wipe the lens with a cloth or tissue designed for optics. Use lens-cleaning fluid if necessary. Never use organic solvents to clean the camera. Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.
Unable to see Folder number recorded images not displayed. in playback.
Folder is not selected with the view-folder option in section 1 of the playback menu.
Select the folder with the menu (p. 82).

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. For long periods of disuse, store the camera in an airtight container with a silica-gel drying agent. Remove the batteries and memory card from the camera when not in use for extended periods. Do not store the camera in an area with naphthalene or mothballs. During long periods of storage, operate the camera occasionally. When taking the camera out of storage, check that the camera is functioning properly before using.
If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the battery, or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter. Always turn the camera off using the main switch otherwise the memory card may be damaged and camera settings reset.
OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND CONDITIONS
This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0C to 40C (32F to 104F). Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun, or to extreme humidity. When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plastic bag to prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag.

MINOLTA

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION The Minolta DYNAX 7xi is one of the most innovative AF SLRs available For this reason, you are holding a large and rather intimidating owner's manual. However, not everything will pertain to you immediately, so read it in sections. First, look over the parts diagrams and familiarize yourself with the controls, their names, and their locations. This will be helpful later when they are introduced in the manual and you learn about their functions. Next, read Preparations, beginning on p.8. Follow along and attach the strap, insert a battery, etc. Get used to holding the camera, working the controls, and seeing the displays. Then, begin where you must with anything new The Basics. Read it well, and you should then be ready to put the 7xi to work for you in the simplest way possible. As you use the camera, you will begin to realize the power of features such as: Expert system programming with fuzzy logic control High-Speed, Multi-Dimensional Predictive autofocus Expert Program Selection Graphic Display Viewfinder Creative Program Control
Operations in Detail and the Appendix are there for you to increase your mastery over this unique camera and its innovative technology, and to help you expand your control over the medium of photography.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Minolta DYNAX 7xi was designed to work specifically with lenses, flash units, and other accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. We therefore caution users of this camera that the attachment and/or use of i n c o m p a t i b l e p r o d u c t s w i t h the 7xi may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the camera or its accessories. To obtain optimum performance throughout the life of your DYNAX 7xi, we r e c o m m e n d that you use only those lenses, flashes and other accessories distributed by Minolta specifically for use with this camera.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION NAMES OF PARTS 1 4
Neckstrap. Eyepiece Cap Lens Attaching Removing Care of glass surfaces Battery Inserting Battery-condition indicators Battery Performance Cold-weather operation Film Loading Automatic/manual film speed setting Automatic/manual rewind
Holding the Camera Taking Pictures Camera-Shake Warning Autofocus Focus Signals Focus Lock Programmed Autoexposure Creative Program Control
OPERATIONS IN DETAIL Main Switch and Eye-start Focusing Details Autofocus illuminator Local AF area selection Special focusing situations Manual focus Exposure Details Changing exposure mode Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual exposure Metering modes Exposure compensation AEIock Self-timer Bulb Flash System Flash modes P mode flash A, S, and M mode flash Slow-shutter sync flash Remote off-camera TTL flash Film drive Autozoom Auto stand-by zoom Image-size lock Wide-view mode APPENDIX Lens Aperture and Depth of Field Shutter Speed and Moving Subjects Composition Accessory Information Care and Storage Troubleshooting Technical Description Quick Reference Guide

Names of Parts/Body

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 4
Grip sensor AF illuminator/self-timer light Wide-view mode button Strap eyelet Front control dial Shutter-release button Card on/off button Body data panel Accessory shoe Program-reset button Main switch Flash pop-up button
13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

Indication 1. Full-battery s y m b o l appears for 4 sec. after you turn camera on. 2. Low-battery s y m b o l appears for 4 seconds after you turn camera on. 3. Low-battery s y m b o l blinks while it appears w i t h other operating indicators at any time during use. 4. Blinking low-battery s y m b o l and appears, or no display appears at all, and shutter locks
Meaning Power is sufficient.
Power is sufficient, but getting low. Keep a fresh battery handy.
Camera can be operated, but power is extremely low. The battery will need to be changed soon. Power is insufficient for operation. Replace the battery or check that the battery is inserted correctly.
If no display appears w h e n the main switch is set to O N , double-check that the battery is inserted correctly before inserting a fresh one.
Battery Performance The 6-volt 2CR5 l i t h i u m battery s h o u l d provide sufficient power for shooting approximately 50 rolls of 24-exposure film w i t h o u t flash. These figures are based on Minolta's standard test m e t h o d using a fresh battery at 68F (20C). Actual battery performance will depend on how you use the camera. If you install a new battery that has been in prolonged storage, battery performance may vary.
Cold-Weather Operation L i t h i u m b a t t e r i e s p r o v i d e e x c e l l e n t p e r f o r m a n c e i n cold weather. However, if you plan to shoot many rolls of f i l m outdoors at temperatures near or below 32 F (0C), we r e c o m m e n d that you carry the camera inside your coat while you are not shooting, to keep it w a r m. You may also w a n t to carry a spare battery in your pocket so that you can change the camera battery if necessary. Do not discard a cold battery. After it w a r m s up, it will regain s o m e of its charge.

Loading Film

Before you load f i l m , always check the body data panel. If the film cartridge is displayed, do not open the back cover. Check the film w i n d o w and frame counter to verify the type of film in the camera and the number of frames remaining. (See p. 20 for instructions on rewinding a partially exposed roll of film.) Before you load f i l m for the first t i m e , remove and discard the protective plastic cover over the shutter. Always load film in subdued or shaded light. -NEXT PAGE-

1. Open the back cover by sliding the back-cover release downward. 2. Place the film cartridge into the film chamber as shown above and extend the leader between the guide rails until the tip is just past the film-leader index. Make sure the holes in the film's lower edge are engaged by the sprocket teeth. RIGHT RIGHT
Make sure the film leader is shaped correctly, otherwise the film may not wind properly. Trim a torn or crimped film tip so that it looks like the correct one pictured above left. If the film extends too far, gently push the excess back into the cartridge. NEVER TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAIN WITH YOUR FINGERS OR WITH THE FILM TIP. Its precision design makes it extremely sensitive to pressure. -NEXTPAGE-
3. Close the back cover and move the main switch to ON. The camera will automatically advance the film to the first frame and 1 will appear in the film counter.
If the film is loaded incorrectly, 0 will blink in the frame counter and the shutter will remain locked. Open the back cover and repeat steps 2 and 3.
If you turn the main switch to ON before you load film, to not touch the grip sensor during the above procedures.
Automatic Film Speed Setting If you use DX-coded film between ISO 25 and 5000, the camera will automatically set the correct film speed. The film speed setting will be displayed in the body data panel for 4 sec. after you load the film.
Manual Film Speed Setting If you are using a non-DX-coded film or if you wish to override the automatic setting, you must manually set the film speed. The camera will initially set non-DX-coded film to the ISO of the previous roll; initially this value is set to 100.
1. Load the film and close the back cover. 2. Open the card door and press the ISO button. -NEXT PAGE-
3. Turn either control dial until the desired film speed setting appears in the body data panel. Each click of the dials will change the film speed setting by 1/3-stop between ISO 6 and 6400. 4. Press the ISO button again to enter your selection and return to operating mode, or wait 4 sec. and the setting will be entered automatically. To check the film speed setting at any time during operation, press the ISO button. The ISO-speed will appear in the body data panel For flash exposures, Minolta recommends that you use film between ISO 25 and 1000.

When your subject or scene is too dark to allow a clear hand-held photograph, the camera-shake warning will blink in the viewfinder data panel. The built-in flash will pop-up automatically, if it is required, when you press the shutter-release button partway down and will fire when you take the picture. You should also consider using a tripod. More information on flash operation in all exposure modes can be found beginning on p.62.

Autofocus (AF)

The autofocus system uses expert programming and fuzzy logic to determine which of the AF sensors is detecting your main subject. The camera's ultra-wide AF area has four sensors two vertical and two horizontal. When you hold the camera horizontally, all four sensors are active; when you hold the camera vertically, the top horizontal sensor shuts off and the AF area changes to its vertical mode.

Focus Signals

When the camera is activated, either by Eyestart or by pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the AF system immediately begins evaluating the scene to determine the location of your subject within the frame. One of the following focus signals will be displayed in the viewfinder data panel:
Continuous AF mode/focus is confirmed Focus is locked [blinking] Focus cannot be confirmed.
No indicator will be displayed while the lens is focusing. If your subject is moving, the camera will automatically enter continuous autofocus mode. In this mode, the autofocus system will repeatedly check and update focus until you press the shutter-release button all the way down. At that time, the camera will predict where the subject will be when the shutter actually makes the exposure and will set the lens to this point so that even high-speed subjects shot in continuous drive mode will remain in focus. If your subject is stationary when Eye-start first activates the autofocus system, the camera will enter continuous mode. It will remain in continuous mode if your subject moves before you press the shutter-release button partway down. Focus will lock if it remains stationary. In autofocus mode, if focus cannot be confirmed, the shutter will not release. 27
If, as a result of the composition or framing you have chosen, your subject falls outside the main AF area, use focus lock to lock focus on it, then recompose the scene as desired. 1. Place your subject in the center of the AF area and press the shutter button partway down. 2. Hold the shutter button in this position, recompose the picture, and press the shutter button all the way down to take the picture.

P mode is designed to be the camera's primary exposure mode and is ideally suited for almost all situations. Expert Program Selection analyzes the scene, taking into account subject size, motion, and magnification as well as lens focal length, and sets both the shutter speed and aperture accordingly. It is able to recognize many different photographic situations, from landscapes to close-ups, portraits to action shots, and will optimize the exposure settings based on the particular requirements of the situation at hand. There is no single program line for each focal length, and no special modes to set manually for different situations. Creative Program Control lets you quickly change the programmed exposure settings to obtain a desired effect in your photographs. -NEXT PAGE-
If the aperture and shutter speed displays blink in the viewfinder and body data panels, then the required exposure settings are beyond the coupling range of the camera and lens. blink in the viewfinder data panel, the If the metering indicators lighting is beyond the range of available aperture and shutter speeds. In bright light, attach a neutral density filter.
PA/PS: CREATIVE PROGRAM CONTROL
As already mentioned, Expert Program Selection will determine the best combination of shutter speed and aperture for almost any scene or situation. If, however, you would like to use a different shutter speed or aperture, the dual-dial control system makes it quick and easy for you to make the desired changes. Furthermore, as you change the aperture or shutter speed, the image control index in the bottom of the viewfinder will show you what effects your adjustments will have on the final image.
If appears in the viewfinder data panel, Creative Program Control will not function until you manually cancel the flash or until the flash is no longer necessary.
In both P mode and PA, the depth index at the bottom of the viewfinder screen will show roughly how in-focus the background will appear in your final print. If the indicator is all the way to the right, everything from your main subject to infinity will be in focus. If the indicator is to the left, only your subject will be sharp. When you move the rear control dial, you can change the aperture setting of the programmed exposure and, if the proper shutter speed is available, the camera will maintain a correct exposure. At the same time, the indicator in the depth index will move to show you approximately how your changes will effect your photo. If you do not touch any of the camera controls for 30 sec, the camera will return to P mode automatically. The shutter speed display will blink if the required speed is beyond the camera's range. If "8000" blinks, move the indicator to the right; if "30" blinks, move the indicator to the left. If the metering indicators blink in the viewfinder data panel, the light level is beyond the coupling range of the camera and lens. In bright light, attach a neutral density filter; in low light, return to P mode. -NEXT PAGE-

Shutter Priority (S)

This exposure mode lets you select a shutter speed and, if the lens you are using allows, the camera will automatically set the correct aperture to ensure a proper exposure. 1. Refer to p.46 (Changing Exposure Mode) and select S. The action index will appear in the lower part of the viewfinder screen and the indicator will show the approximate amount of action-stopping the current shutter will provide. 2. To set the shutter speed, turn the front control dial. The shutter speed display in the body and viewfinder data panels will change in half-stop increments with each click of the dial. The indicator on the action index will also move to illustrate the changes that different shutter speeds will have on your photograph. When the indicator is all the way to the right (towards the stop- action runner), then the shutter speed which you have set will stop the action of your subject. As you set slower shutter speeds, the indicator will move to the left, towards the picture of the blurred runner. -NEXT PAGE-
If the aperture display blinks, the aperture required for a correct exposure at the shutter speed you have selected is not available. If the lens' minimum aperture blinks, set a faster shutter speed; if the maximum aperture blinks, set a slower shutter speed If the metering indicators blink in the viewfinder data panel, the light level is beyond the coupling range of the camera and lens. In bright light, attach a neutral density filter; in low light, use a faster lens or faster film. You cannot select BULB in S mode. See next section.

Manual Exposure (M)

Manual mode should be used whenever you want full creative control over the exposure settings. In this mode, you select the shutter speed and aperture and the camera will tell you whether your settings will provide an over-, under-, or correctly-exposed picture. 1. Refer to p.46 (Changing Exposure Mode) and select M. 2. To set the shutter speed, turn the front control dial to the right for faster shutter speeds or to the left for slower. To set the aperture, turn the rear control dial to the right for smaller apertures or to the left for larger. Both The shutter speed and aperture displays will change in half-stop increments.
Exposure is set correctly. Over exposure Under exposure The light level is beyond the meter's range.
In manual mode, the above displays in the viewfinder data panel will relate information regarding your settings.

METERING MODES

The camera's standard metering mode is AF-lntegrated, 14-Segment, Honeycomb-Pattern Metering, which will provide the correct exposure in almost all situations. Spot metering can also be manually selected, in which case, the center segment in the honeycomb pattern is used exclusively to measure the subject's brightness.

SELF-TIMER

The electronic self-timer will delay release of the shutter about 10 sec. after you press the shutter-release button. To set: 1. Open the card door and press the self-timer/drive-mode button once. The self-timer indicator will appear in the body data panel. 2. Compose your scene and attach the eyepiece cap. 3. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. The AF illuminator will blink twice per second until the shutter releases. The self-timer can be stopped during countdown by moving the main switch to LOCK. To restart the timer from the beginning of its countdown, move the main switch back to ON and press the shutter-release button again. To cancel the self-timer, move the main switch back to ON and press the self-timer/drive-mode button. The self-timer automatically switches off after shutter-release. To make another exposure with the self-timer, repeat steps 1 - 3.

BULB: LONG EXPOSURES

To make bulb exposures:
1. Mount the camera on a tripod. 2. Refer to p.46 and set the exposure mode to manual (M). 3. Turn the front control dial to the right until bulb appears in the body data panel. Turn the rear dial to set the aperture. 4. Compose your scene and focus the lens. If the scene is too dark, autofocus may not function. Slide the focus mode switch d o w n and focus the lens manually. -NEXT PAGE-
5. Attach the eyepiece cap. 6. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button and hold it d o w n for the duration of the exposure. The shutter will remain open until you release it. To prevent camera shake, attach Remote Cord RC-1000 S/L. Open the card door, remove the remote-control terminal cover, and insert the remote cord's plug into the terminal. The shutter will remain open as long as you hold the remote control button d o w n.

FLASH SYSTEM

FLASH MODES
: Autoflash : Autoflash with pre-flash : Flash cancel (in P mode) : Remote off-camera TTL flash (blinking alternately) The built-in flash operates in four different modes: single-burst, single-burst with pre-flash, flash cancel, and as a remote trigger for an off-camera flash. Autoflash is the camera's standard mode. In pre-flash mode, the flash will fire a small burst before the exposure in order to reduce red-eye in portraits. Flash cancel allows you to take pictures using only available light. Remote off-camera flash control is explained beginning on p.70. CAUTION The lens hood should not be used when taking picture with the camera's built-in flash since vignetting will result. When using AF ZOOM Xi 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 with the camera's built-in flash, vignetting may occur; before taking flash pictures with this lens, please check with the nearest Minolta Servce Facility for specific limitations. For more Accessory Information, See p.90.

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4. Wait until both the off-camera flash and built-in flash are charged. In remote mode, the off-camera flash's AF illuminator and flash-ready signal will blink when the flash is charged. The flash-ready signal in the viewfinder will blink when the built-in flash is charged. 5. Press the AE lock button to test-fire the off-camera flash and wait again until both flashes are fully charged. 6. Take the picture. The flash-ready indicator in viewfinder data panel will blink rapidly if the flash output was sufficient to provide a correct exposure.
Remote slow-shutter sync In remote slow-shutter sync mode, the camera sets a slow shutter speed and reduce the flash exposure to maintain a correct exposure. Operation is the same as it is with the built-in or an attached flash (explained on p.68). When you press the AE lock button, the off-camera flash will fire a test burst. Wait for the flash to recharge and take the picture. Do not release the AE lock button until after you have taken the picture. Ratio control In remote mode, the built-in flash normally only controls the off-camera flash without effecting the overall exposure. The built-in flash can, however, be set to fire during the exposure so that it provides some fill lighting on your subject. Press and hold the flash pop-up button while you take the picture. The off-camera flash will provide 2/3 of the exposure and the built-in flash will add the remaining 1/3.

FILM DRIVE

The camera has three film-drive modes. In single-frame advance mode, the camera makes one exposure and advances the film one frame each time you press the shutter-release button. In high-speed continuous mode (H), the film is advanced at approximately 4 frames per second for long as you hold the shutter-release button d o w n ; low-speed continuous mode (L) will provide up to 2 frames per second. When you operate the camera in either low- or high-speed continuous and autofocus m o d e , the focus setting will be checked and adjusted between each exposure to ensure that moving subjects remain sharply focused. To select the film-drive mode: 1. Open the card door. 2. Press the self-timer/drive-mode button until the indicator for the mode you want appears in the body data panel. -NEXT PAGE-

Sequence

: Single frame : Self-timer
: Hi-speed continuous : Low-speed continuous 3. To return to single-frame advance, press the self-timer/drive-mode button until it appears in the data panel. Pressing the program re-set button will return the camera to single-frame advance and return all of the camera's programmable functions to their default settings.

If focal length and subject distance remain constant, as the size of the lens aperture decreases, depth of field increases. Aperture-priority (A) mode, manual (M) mode, and PA enable you to vary the size of the aperture in order to directly control a picture's depth of field. Different situations usually require different amounts of depth. For example, in a portrait situation, you may want to use a larger aperture in order to focus only on the main subject and separate the person from their background. A small aperture, on the other hand, would be preferable in such cases as landscape photography when you want as much of the scene as possible to appear in focus. Expert Program Selection will automatically set a large aperture in portrait situations so that only your main subject will appear in sharp focus, and a small aperture for landscapes and extreme close-ups to maximize depth of field. -NEXT PAGE-
For any given f-number and subject distance, an increase in focal length will reduce the depth of field and a decrease in focal length will have the opposite effect. For example, if a 28-105mm zoom lens is set at 50mm, f/8 and the subject is 12 ft. away, changing the focal length to 90mm without altering the exposure settings or subject-to-camera distance will noticeably shorten the depth of field. Setting the lens to 28mm, however, extends the range which will appear in focus. Depth of field also depends on subject distance. Without changing lens aperture or focal length in the above case, if you move to 6 ft. from your subject, there will be less depth of field in the final image. The depth index provides a qualitative method for you to understand the relationship between the above three factors and background sharpness. It not only shows roughly how in-focus the background of your scene will appear, but the indicator will also change position to reflect changes in aperture, focal length, and subject distance which will also effect depth.
Shutter Speed and Moving Subjects
Your choice of shutter speed is an important factor in determining how moving subjects will appear in the final image. Depending on the speed of your subject, slower shutter speeds such as 1/15 sec. will make moving subjects appear blurred and flowing in the picture, creating a greater feeling of motion. Fast shutter speeds, of course, are useful to freeze fast action. Also, if you are using a telephoto lens, a fast shutter speed can help prevent blurring caused by camera shake. For lenses longer than f ' = 50mm, a general rule to follow is that 1/f is the slowest usable shutter speed while the camera is being hand-held. For example, if you are using a 135mm lens, try to avoid using shutter speeds slower than 1/200 sec. (the closest shutter speed to 1/135) without mounting the camera on a tripod. The action index provides a simple way for you to visualize approximately how your subject will appear in the final picture. The camera's expert system compares the speed of your subject's image and compares it to the shutter speed you have selected. It then positions the indicator to illustrate roughly how much the image will be blurred.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM No display in the data panel when the c a m e r a is s w i t c h e d on. -- appears in the data panel's aperture display. CAUSE Battery exhausted. Battery not installed correctly. Lens not a t t a c h e d correctly. Contacts on c a m e r a and/or lens are dirty. AZ/MZ switch set to MZ. HELP displayed in the bodt data panel. A u t o f o c u s does not w o r k or the lens does not focus w h e n the shutter-release button is pressed. Winding problem. motor SOLUTION Install a fresh battery R e m o v e the battery and install it correctly. Attach the lens so that it locks in place w i t h a click. Clean contacts w i t h a dry, clean cloth. M o v e the switch AZ. AZ/MZ
Remove the battery, then reinstall it. Set the c a m e r a to autofocus mode. Turn the switch AZ. AZ/MZ
Camera set to manual focus. AZ/MZ switch set to MZ. Lens is not attached correctly.
Attach the lens so that it locks in place w i t h a click. Focus manually.
Subject difficult to autofocus. Camera cannot be shifted out of P mode. Card system does not function. Eye-Start does work. not Creative Expansion Card in use. Card not correctly. installed
Use the card key to switch the card off. Remove and reinsert the card correctly. Touch Sensor the Grip
G r i p S e n s o r is n o t activated.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Type: m m SLR w i t h expert control of autofocus (AF),autoexposure (AE), and auto zoom (AZ); auto f i l m transport; built-in motor drive; and built-in flash Lens Mount: Minolta A-type bayonet m o u n t ; accepts all Minolta AF lenses Eye-Start System: AF, AE and AZ automatically activated by combination of eyepiece sensors and grip sensors AF system: Minolta's through-the-lens (TTL) phase-ditection system w i t h four CCD sensors: activated by Eye-Start; Multi-dimensional Predictive Focus C o n t r o l ; b u i l t - i n A F i l l u m i n a t o r a u t o m a t i c a l l y a c t i v a t e d i n low-light/low-contrast conditions; AF sensitivity range: EV -1 to 19 (at ISO 100 in a m b i e n t light) AF illuminator range: 0.7 to 9m (Based on Minolta's standard test methods) Manual Focusing: Visually on acute-matte view-finder screen Metering: TTL-type; 14-segment honeycomb-pattern silicon photocell (SPC); automatically activated by Eye-Start; second SPC for TTL flash metering of built-in flash or other dedicated flash unit; metering m o d e s : honeycomb-pattern or spot m e t e r i n g ; range: honeycomb-pattern EV 0-20, spot metering EV 3-20 (ISO 100, m m f/1.4 lens) Exposure Modes: Programmed AE: Automatic control of aperture and shutter speed depending on lens specifications and scene characteristics; PA, PS: Creative Program Control A p e r t u r e - p r i o r i t y AE: A n y available aperture in 1/2-stop increments; shutter speed set steplessly f r o m 1/8000 to 30 sec. automatically by autoexposure program Shutter-priority AE: A n y shutter speed f r o m 1/8000 to 30 sec. selectable in 1/2-stop increments; aperture set automatically by autoexposure program Manual: Any shutter speed /aperture combination selectable in 1/2-stop increments; correct and over-/under-exposure indicated in viewfinder: BULB setting also selectable Built-in flash: Activated w h e n shutter release is pressed partway d o w n ; guide number 12 (in meters at ISO 100); coverage for m m field of v i e w ; approx. 2 sec. recycle t i m e ; M o d e s : autoflash, autoflash w i t h pre-flash, flash-cancel, remote off-camera -NEXT PAGE95

TTL Flash Metering: Operates in all flash modes with dedicated flash unit, x-sync shutter speed automatically set when flash-on signal appears in viewfinder; in P, A, or S mode, pressing AE-lock button sets slower shutter speed (down to 30 sec.) to balance flash with ambient lighting Programmed AE: Aperture and shutter speed set automatically; built-in or accessory flash fires automatically when neccessary Shutter-priority AE: Aperture and shutter speed set automatically; flash will fire when popped-up (built-in flash) or activated (accessory flash) Aperture-priority AE: Any available aperture usable; flash will fire when popped-up (built-in flash) or activated (accessory flash) Manual: Any available shutter speed or aperture usable; flash will fire when popped-up (built-in flash) or activated (accessory flash) Exposure Compensation: +/- 4 stops in 1/2-stop increments Shutter: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type Automatic speeds: In program and aperture-priority AE modes, stepless 1/8000 to 30 sec. with nearest half-stop displayed Manual speeds: In shutter priority AE and manual modes,1/8000 to 30 sec. in 1/2-stop increments plus BULB in manual mode Expert Autozoom (with xi-Series Autozoom lens): ASZ: Programmed selection of focal length based on subject distance: automatically activated Eye-Start APZ: Programed continuous setting of focal length based on changing subject position (only with specified CE cards) Image-size lock: Continuous setting of focal length to maintain image size Wide-View Mode: Focal length re-set to allow viewing of 150% of actual image area until shutter release is pressed partway down. Film-speed Setting: Automatic Setting for DX-coded films; for films without DX-coding, previous ISO value set; manual setting also possible Automatic range: ISO 25-5000 in 1/3-stop increments Manual range: ISO 6-6000 in 1/3-stop increments Film transport: Automatic with built-in motor drive; auto threading,auto advance to first frame; single-frame advance or 2-speed continuous advance at up to 4 frames per second; automatic rewind or manual start of rewind; frame counter in body data panel 96
Controls: Buttons for self-timer/drive mode, manual start of film rewind, flash mode, film speed, viewfinder mode, card on/off, AE lock, dial function selection, program re-set, card adjust, main switch Viewfinder: Eye-level fixed pentaprism showing 92% of vertical and 94% of horizontal field of view: magnification 0.75 with 50mm lens at infinity; transparent LCD screen and Acute-Matte screen Viewfinder displays: Inside screen: Image-control index, control dial indicators, AF area indicators, spot metering area, panorama indicator, wide-view mode indicator, manual focus indicator, image-size lock indicator Outside screen: Flash-on indicator, flash-mode/flash-ready indicator, camera-shake warning, shutter-speed/film-speed indicator, exposure signals/exposure-adjustment indicator, aperture/exposure-compensation display, AEL indicator Body data panel displays: LCD display with indicators for exposure mode, wide/local focus area, flash mode, self-timer, drive mode, frame counter, film-loaded, card activated, metering mode, exposure compensation, battery condition, ISO, shutter speed/film speed, aperture/exposure compensation Power: 6-volt 2CR5 lithium battery; automatic battery check when camera is turned on; battery condition indicated by four-stage indicator in body data panel; shutter locks when battery is exhausted Self-timer: Electronic with 10-sec.delay;cancelable;operation indicated by blinking LCD Other: Eyepiece cap, film window, remote-control socket, carrying strap, eyepiece cup Dimensions: 163mm (6-7/16in.) x 100mm (3-15/16in.) x 67mm (2-5/8in.) Weight: 650g (1lb. 6-15/16 oz.) without lens and battery Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

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