Taking Pictures using the Viewfinder | Konica Minolta KD-420Z

Taking Pictures (Cont’d)

Taking Pictures using the Viewfinder

-This section describes how to use the camera's viewfinder to take pictures. Using the viewfinder uses less battery charge than taking pictures using the LCD monitor.

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1.Open the lens cover and turn the power on.

2.Press the SET/DISP. button to switch the LCD monitor off.

3.Looking through the viewfinder, compose the shot so that the subject you want to photograph is in the center of the image. Then take the picture.

•No auto-focus mark is displayed when you take pictures using the viewfinder.

Position the subject in the center of the image.

•The procedure for taking the picture is the same as that described in “Taking Pictures Using the LCD Monitor”. (p.34-36)

•The process of recording the data to the card is finished when the green viewfinder LED goes off.

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Konica Minolta KD-420Z user manual Taking Pictures using the Viewfinder

Contents

User’s Guide Results are not guaranteed Getting StartedTest shooting Be aware of Copyright Getting Started Cont’d Contents Contents Cont’d Camera Settings Connecting to your PC Others 123125 127 Important Safety Precautions Definitions of the symbols Important Safety Precautions Cont’d Do not allow the camera to get wetDo not use the camera while driving Do not use the camera on unstable ground Do not use AC adapters other than those specified Do not directly look at the sun through the viewfinderDo not use the flash near eyes Check that the polarity is correct when inserting batteries Within the reach of children Do not rotate the camera when mounting on a tripod About battery fluid leakageAbout the LCD monitor Preparation Necessary Accessories Checking the Packing ContentsThis product can be used with the following power supplies Items Sold Separately Necessary Accessories Cont’d Compatible Recording MediaAbout the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick SD Memory Card MultiMedia Card Memory Stick Necessary Accessories Cont’d Names of Parts Camera Body Names of Parts Cont’d Operation Buttons Menu Buttton Attaching the StrapSET/DISP. button Preparing the Power Supply Charging the supplied Battery Pack Installing the supplied Battery Pack Preparing the Power Supply Cont’dBattery level indicator About About 200 Minutes Playback TimeWith LCD Monitor Off FCC Compliance Statement Connecting the AC Adapter sold separately Preparing the Power Supply Cont’d Inserting/Removing Cards Open the battery/card coverInserting a Card Inserting/Removing Cards Cont’d Card Removal Turning the Power ON/OFF Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time Cont’d Viewfinder LED Indicators Basic Operation Taking PicturesHolding Your Camera Viewfinder LED Selecting the Shooting Mode Taking Pictures Cont’dAvailable modes Auto Available Functions by Mode menu-based Setup p.106Auto p.54 Manual p.74 Scene Select p.62 Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor Taking Pictures Cont’d Telephoto Daytime normal shooting distances About Auto Power Off Function Image Display AF display , , , 1 Appears when the shutter button is Flash firing icon , , 1 Appears when the flash is usedBattery Remaining Display 2Scene mode / Color display Taking Pictures using the Viewfinder Shooting with Focus Lock Following subjects may be difficult to bring into focus Shooting Movies Taking Pictures Cont’d Selecting the Flash/Macro Mode Switching the Flash Mode Auto Auto Flash Selecting the Flash/Macro Mode Cont’dFill-In Macro-photo Mode Shooting Distances Focus Distance Shooting Close Up Range Macro-photo ModeOff Flash Override Playback Playing Back Pre-recorded Images Playback Cont’d Playback Image Display Image Size After RecordingRecording Media Display Playing Back Movies Erasing the Playback Image Erasing Unwanted Images Erasing the Playback Image Cont’d If you chose Select Erasing the Playback Image Cont’d Using the Auto Mode Menu Available menu options Using the Shooting Menu cont’d Using the Auto mode menu cont’d Changing the color effects Continuous Shooting Selecting the Image Size Image size and pixel count width ⋅ height4M 2272 ⋅ 1704 pixels approximately 3,870,000 pixels 2M 1600 ⋅ 1200 pixels approximately 1,920,000 pixels Fine Setting Memory Priority Using the Self-Timer Using the Scene Select Mode Menu Using the Scene Select Mode Menu Using the Scene Select Mode Menu Cont’d Selecting the right mode for your shot For the cameras auto-focus function Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu Cont’d Using After Recording Press the shutter button to start recording Erasing recorded voice comments Making Voice Memos Adjusting Exposure Compensation Adjusting White Balance About White Balance Cloudy Using the Manual Mode Menu Using the Manual Mode Menu Using the Manual Mode Menu Cont’d Taking Pictures in Program Mode Differences between the Auto and Program modes Changing the white balance setting Using exposure compensationTaking pictures with AF focus lock Taking pictures with AE exposure lock Taking Pictures in Aperture Mode Taking photographs in manual exposure mode Set up focus value with Button Shutter speed with or Taking photographs in manual exposure mode Cont’d Using the Auto Bracket Function Changing the Sensitivity ISO Taking photographs by fixing focus Setting the Custom Function Adjusting the Flash Brightness Adjusting the Saturation Adjusting the Contrast Adjusting the Sharpness Adjusting the Color Changing slow shutter speed Slow shutter speed display Advanced Playback Viewing Multiple Pages at Once Index Playback When using the LCD monitor for shooting images Using the Quick-view FunctionPlaying Back Enlarged Images Digital Zoom Playing Back Voice Memos Playing back the sound of After Recording imagePlaying back voice memo and sound for After Recording image Using the Play Menu Using the Play Menu Using the Play Menu Cont’d Using the Play Menu Cont’d Copying and Moving Images Using the Play Menu Cont’d Images selected at are surrounded by a yellow frame Selecting/Deselecting Images to Print Dpof Using the Play Menu Cont’d Using the Play Menu Cont’d If you selected ALL on or Select If you selected ALL onIf you chose ALL OFF Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images 102 103 Reducing Image Size Resizing Playing a Slide Show Camera Settings Using the Set-up Menu Using the Set-up Menu Using the Set-up Menu Cont’d Formatting a Memory Card 109 Specifying the LCD Monitor Settings Quick View Setting Quick View Changing the LCD monitor operation modePreventing the blue LED from switching on Hiding the image information Adjusting the Brightness and color of the LCD Monitor Specifying the Shooting mode settings Taking pictures using red-eye reduction Using the Digital Zoom Resetting the file number Number Reset OFF default settingCenter-weighted metering AE Center Changing Auto-Exposure AE Modes Exo-AF sensor on default setting Changing the focus metering AF ModeExo-AF sensor OFF Changing the sound settings Specifying the basic camera set up Language Setting the Auto Power-OFF Time Adjusting the Date and TimeChanging Languages Specifying custom settings Restoring the defaults Connecting to your PC Operating Environments Connecting to your PC Cont’d Connecting with a USB cable Installing software and downloading images Installing USB Driver Software Installing software and downloading images Cont’d Downloading transferring Images 126 Using Windows Viewing the KD-420Z User’s Guide Using Macintosh Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader Installing the KD-420Z User’s Guide Using the dedicated AC adapter kit Model No. AC-9 Others When Carrying the Camera OverseasUsing the Attached Charger Model No. BC-600 Cleaning the camera After using the cameraCare and Storage Handling Care and Storage Cont’d About image data Troubleshooting Symptom Check this Troubleshooting Cont’d Other Main Specifications Main Specifications Cont’d 137 Warranty and After-sales Service Warranty separately attachedWhen requesting service During the warranty period FCC Compliance Statement For Home or Office USE Canada only