Minolta Dimage 5, dimage7 instruction manual Contrast Compensation, Data panel EVF & LCD monitor

RECORDING MODE

CONTRAST COMPENSATION

The contrast of a scene can be adjusted within seven levels (±3) with the Digital Effects Controller. If a scene is too contrasty, information will be lost; if a scene is flat, the image information is not optimized for the recording ability of the camera. Control over the contrast gives photographers the ability to maximize the image information at the scene.

The contrast must be set before the image is captured. When changing the contrast setting, an icon will appear on the data panel and in the live image. The data panel and monitors will indicate if an increase (+) or decrease (–) in contrast has been made. If contrast is set to any other value than zero, the icon will remain on the displays as a warning.

Data panel EVF & LCD monitor

Display when adjusting contrast.

Contrast compensation warning after adjustment.

High		Flat scene
contrast
scene
	After compensation		After compensation

COLOR-SATURATION COMPENSATION

The color saturation of a scene can be adjusted within seven

levels (±3) with the Digital Effects Controller. Colors can be

accented or subdued.

The color saturation must be set before the image is captured.

When changing the color-saturation setting, an icon will appear on the data panel and in the live image. The data panel and monitors

will indicate if an increase (+) or decrease (–) in saturation has been made. If color saturation is set to any other value than zero, the icon will remain on the displays as a warning.

Data panel EVF & LCD monitor

Display when adjusting color saturation.

Color-saturation compensation warning

Shooting tips

Unlike the display on a computer monitor, changes to contrast and color saturation can be diffi- cult to see in the EVF and LCD monitor. To ensure the optimum level of contrast or color satu- ration, make an automatic bracket (p. 55) or manual bracket of the scene.

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