Minolta dimage7, Dimage 5 instruction manual Image Size, About the Frame Counter, Image Quality

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RECORDING MODE

IMAGE SIZE

Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image - smaller images will be more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes will produce higher quality prints.

Image size must be set before the picture is taken. Changes made to image size are displayed on the data panel, EVF, and LCD monitor. Image size must be reset manually. See setting the function dial section on page 40.

 

Data panel

 

EVF and

Number of pixels

Image size

 

 

LCD monitor

(hor. X vert.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2560 (2048)*

2560

X 1920

FULL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2048 X1536)*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1600

1600

X 1200

UXGA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1280

1280 X 960

SXGA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

640

640

X 480

VGA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* The number in parentheses indicates the value for the DiMAGE 5.

ABOUT THE FRAME COUNTER

The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the CompactFlash card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. If the settings are changed, the frame counter adjusts accordingly. Because the calculation is based on average file sizes, the actual image may not change the counter or may decrease it by more than one. The frame counter cannot exceed 999. When the number of record- able images exceeds this, 999 will be displayed. The frame counter will continue to count down when the number of recordable images falls below one thousand.

IMAGE QUALITY

This camera has five image quality settings: raw, super fine, fine, standard, and economy. Always select the desired setting before

taking the picture. See setting the function dial section on page 40.

Image quality controls the rate of compression, but has no effect on the number of pixels in the image. The higher the image quality, the

lower the rate of compression and the larger the file sizes. The super-fine mode will produce the highest quality image and the largest image files. If the economical use of the CompactFlash card is important, use the economy mode. Standard image quality is sufficient for normal usage.

File formats vary with the image quality setting. Super fine images are saved as a TIFF file. The fine, standard, and economy settings are formatted as a JPEG file. Super fine, fine, standard, and economy files are saved as 24-bit color or 8-bit monochrome images. RAW creates a file format that can only be read with the DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility software.

If the image quality is changed, the data panel will display the approximate number of images that can be recorded at that setting on the installed CompactFlash card. One CompactFlash card can contain images with differing qualities.

Data

 

 

EVF and

 

panel

 

 

LCD monitor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAW

RAW - unprocessed image data.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S. FIN

Super fine - the highest quality image.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINE

Fine - high quality image.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STD

Standard - the default setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ECON

Economy - the smallest file sizes.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Page Before YOU Begin For Proper and Safe USEFor Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents 100 Names of Parts Camera BodyData Panel EVF and LCD Monitor Display CAMERA-SHAKE WarningAttaching the Lens Hood Getting UP and RunningAttaching the Camera Strap Removing the Lens CAPHandling the Camera Inserting BatteriesInserting the Compactflash Card Turning on the Camera and DisplaysTaking Pictures Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Range Automatic Operation Basic Operation Viewing and Deleting Pictures in Quick ViewBasic Operation Battery Condition IndicatorsAuto Power Save Changing BatteriesExternal Power Supplies Sold Separately Changing the Compactflash CardSetting the Camera to Record Images Automatically Basic Recording OperationFocus Lock Focus SignalsSpecial Focusing Situations Focus icon white Focus confirmed Focus icon redDisplay Controls Recording Mode QUICK-VIEW Display Quick ViewDeleting Images in Quick View What is AN EV? What is a STOP? PRO-AUTO ButtonRecording Mode DIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM ButtonQual Setting the Function DialSize DriveAbout the Frame Counter Image SizeImage Quality About SUPER-FINE and RAW Image Quality IMAGE-FILE Size and Compactflash Card CapacityExposure Modes Program PAperture Priority a Shutter Priority SDrive Modes Manual Exposure M2560 1920 1600 X 1280 X 640 X SELF-TIMERContinuous Advance 2048 1536Digital Enhanced Bracketing BracketingExposure Bracketing Interval Auto Preset White BalanceWhite Balance Automatic White BalanceCamera Sensitivity ISO Custom White BalanceDigital Effects Control Exposure CompensationData panel EVF & LCD monitor Contrast CompensationCOLOR-SATURATION Compensation Autofocus Areas and Control Flex Focus Point Controlling the Spot Focus PointMacro Mode Autofocus ModesManual Focus Image size setting Full 1600 X 1280 X 640 X DiMAGE 1024 XDigital Zoom Electronic Magnification Dimage 7 onlyAutomatic Monitor Amplification Dimage 7 only Diopter AdjustmentElectronic Viewfinder AF/AE Lock ButtonMetering Modes Flash MeteringRED-EYE Reduction Flash ModesFill Flash Rear Flash SyncFlash Compensation Attaching a Minolta Accessory Flash UnitISO setting Flash range wide angle Flash range telephoto Flash RangeBasic Navigating the RECORDING-MODE MenuCustom RECORDING-MODE Menu Basic RECORDING-MODE Menu CustomMenu option Settings Description LCD monitor Display Memory Storing Camera SettingsRECORDING-MODE Menu Custom 1 Data Imprinting Color ModeSharpness YYYY/MM/DDSec Electronic KeyboardInstant Playback 10 secMovie Recording DiMAGE 44 sec 90 sec 363 sec 36 sec 70 sec 290 secBulb Exposures Attaching a Remote Cord Sold SeparatelyViewing Movies Playback ModeViewing Pictures Deleting ImagesSINGLE-FRAME Playback Display Histogram Display Movie Playback DisplayDisplay Controls Playback Mode Controller Magnification button Enlarged PlaybackNavigating the PLAYBACK-MODE Menu Locking Images PLAYBACK-MODE Menu BasicDeleting Images Changing the Index Playback FormatPLAYBACK-MODE Menu Custom 1 Slide Show About Dpof Canceling a Dpof Print OrderPLAYBACK-MODE Menu Custom Creating a Dpof Print OrderCopying Images FRAME-SELECTION ScreenPlay Select Confirm Enter Setup Mode Viewing Images on a TelevisionNavigating the Setup Menu Setup ModeYear Month Day Hour Minute Setup Menu Basic Select Folder Setup Menu CustomFile Number # Memory NEW FolderReset Default EVF Auto Switch Controlling the AUTO-DISPLAY FunctionSetting the Date Format Setting the Date and TimeVideo Output DATA-TRANSFER Mode Connecting the Camera to a ComputerAutomatic Installation Connecting to WindowsManual Installation Connecting to MAC OS Quicktime 4.1 System RequirementsAuto Power Save DATA-TRANSFER Mode Compactflash Card Folder OrganizationWindows ME and Windows Disconnecting the Camera from the ComputerWindows MacintoshFocal Length Equivalents Changing the Compactflash Card DATA-TRANSFER ModeWindows ME Short Guide to Photography External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 System AccessoriesTroubleshooting Close-up Diffuser CD-1000When Using Filters with the Dimage Care and Storage Camera CareBatteries Technical Specifications CCDUniversal Copyright Convention Minolta Austria Ges. m.b.H