Problem

Symptom

Cause

Solution

Shooting data is

Camera set to

Shutter speed and

displayed, but live

manual-

aperture combination is

image is entirely

exposure mode

extremely under or overexposing

black or white.

(M).

the live image.

Change the shutter speed or aperture value until an image appears on the monitor (p. 56).

 

Camera used

With still images, automatic monitor amplification activates under low-light

Live image turns

conditions (p. 28). Although the live image is black and white, the recorded

under low-light

black and white.

still image will be color. In movie recording, the Night Movie mode will

conditions.

 

record black and white images.

 

 

If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the batteries, or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter. Always turn the camera off using the mode dial otherwise the memory card may be damaged and camera settings reset.

The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns when handling the camera, batteries, or memory card.

WHEN USING FILTERS

Polarizing filters and close-up lenses may cause vignetting at the wide-angle range of the lens (below the 50mm mark on the zooming ring). With very powerful close-up lenses, such as a +3 or Minolta No. 2, vignetting may be noticeable below 100mm. Most step-up rings will cause vignetting. The Minolta Step-up Adapter 49mm to 62mm can be used.

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