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Konica Minolta DYNAX 5D User Manual

Konica Minolta DYNAX 5D
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A C D B
BASICRECORDINGOPERATION
Place the subject within the focus frame. The subject must be
within the focus range of the lens. If using a zoom lens,
change the focal length to frame the subject.
Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the
autofocus and autoexposure systems (1). The viewfinder
focus signal (A) confirms focus and the spot or local AF area
(B) is illuminated briefly to indicate the point of focus. If the
focus signal blinks, repeat the procedure.
The shutter speed (C) and aperture (D) used for the exposure
are displayed in the viewfinder and on the monitor.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take
the picture. Press the shutter-release button gently so as not
to the shake the camera during the exposure.
The recorded image is displayed while the image is being
saved. Press the shutter-release button partway down to
cancel the playback. For more on instant playback, see page
74.
The access lamp (E) glows indicating the image data is being
written to the memory card. Never remove a card while data is
being transferred.
FOCUSSIGNALS
The viewfinder focus signal indicates the status of the autofocus system. Focusing time can be
longer with macro or telephoto lenses, or in low-light conditions.
D Focus locked.
O F°cus is confirmed (C°ntinuous AF - P: 58)
_:_ Indicator blinks - cannot focus, l-he shutter is locked.
Focusing (Continuous AF). The shutter is locked.
When the camera cannot focus, the subject may be too close or a special focusing situation may be
preventing the system from focusing. Use focus lock with an object at the same distance as the
main subject (p. 30), focus the camera manually (p. 49), or raise the flash to use the AF illuminator
(p. 96).
Autofocus priority and shutter-release priority can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p.
93).
SPECIALFOCUSINGSiTUATiONS
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. Use focus lock or manual focus.
The subject is The subject in the
composed of repeating focus frame is low in
vertical lines, contrast.
Two subjects at The subject is near a
different distances very bright object or
overlap in the focus area.
frame.

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Konica Minolta DYNAX 5D Specifications

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BrandKonica Minolta
ModelDYNAX 5D
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

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