Minolta Dimage 5 Setting the Camera to Record Images Automatically, Basic Recording Operation

BASIC OPERATION

SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY

2	While holding in the dial release (1), turn the mode dial
	to still-image recording. Press the pro-auto button (2) to

reset the programmed and automatic functions.

All camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to bring professional results effortlessly.

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EVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAY

Focus frame

BASIC RECORDING OPERATION

With the mode dial set to still-image recording, the camera will be on and the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor will activate.

Place the subject within the focus frame.

•For off-center subjects use the focus-lock function (p. 30).

•Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens: 0.5m - ∞ . For subjects closer than 0.5m, use the macro function (p. 69).

Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) or press and hold the AF/AEL button (2) to lock the focus and exposure.

• The focus signals (p. 31) in the monitors will confirm that the

Mode indicator

Metering-mode

indicators (p. 74)

Exposure-mode/Digital- subject-program indicators (p. 46/38)

Shutter-speed display

Image-size indicator (p. 42)

Image-quality indicator (p. 43)

Drive-mode indicators (p. 51)

Frame counter (p. 45)

Focus signals (p. 31)

Aperture display

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image is in focus. If the focus signal is red, the camera was

unable to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until

the signal is white.

• When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear on the

live image to indicate the point of focus.

• The shutter speed and aperture value will change from

white to black indicating the exposure is locked.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down

(3) to take the picture.

•The access lamp will glow indicating the image data is being written to the CompactFlash card. Never

remove a CompactFlash card while data is being transferred.

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