Minolta Dimage 5 Taking Pictures, Using the BUILT-IN Flash, Flash Range Automatic Operation

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

TAKING PICTURES

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

The zooming ring can be used to frame the subject. The effect of the zoom is immediately displayed in the EVF and on the LCD monitor.

Compose the image in the EVF or on LCD monitor taking care to place the subject within the focus frame.

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

In low-light conditions or indoors, the flash is needed to illuminate the subject and reduce blurring through camera shake. The flash can also be used as a fill light in direct sunlight to soften harsh shadows.

To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each side. Icons will appear in the upper left corner of the EVF and LCD monitor (see chart below).

•The flash position must be set manually.

•The flash will always fire regardless of the amount of

ambient light.

• Always remove the lens hood when using the built-in flash. The hood may cast a shadow if mounted.

Flash warning. In backlit situations, the icon will appear to recommend the use of the flash.

When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the red flash icon indicates the flash is charging.

When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the white flash icon indicates the flash is ready to fire.

After taking a picture, a blue flash icon will appear if the flash properly exposed the subject.

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Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

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

FLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATION

The camera will automatically control the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must be within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.

Wide-angle position	0.5m	~ 3.8m	(1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.)
Telephoto position	0.5m	~ 3.0m	(1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)

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