User manual KONICA MINOLTA DIMAGE S414

[. . . ] E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2799-11 PR-A212/ME0302 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer. [. . . ] The camera sensitivity can be changed in the basic section of the multi-function recording menu (p. 30), but the live image will not reflect the ambient or flash exposure. Bulb exposures can be made, see page 58. 2 1 To change the shutter speed use the left/right keys of the controller (1) to set the desired shutter speed. To change the aperture press the exposurecompensation button (2); the aperture value will turn blue. Use the left/right keys of the controller (1) to set the desired aperture. The exposure-compensation button switches between the shutter speed and aperture display. The value that can be set will be blue with a double arrow icon to the left. 57 BULB EXPOSURES Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M) (p. Exposures up to fifteen seconds can be made by pressing and holding the shutter-release button. The camera's exposure system cannot be used to calculate bulb exposures; a separate light meter is recommended. Set the exposure mode to manual in the basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. Set the drive mode to single-frame advance (p. 32). 3 2 Use the controller (1) to decrease the shutter-speed value below four seconds until "bulb" is displayed. To set the aperture value, press the exposurecompensation button (2); the aperture display should turn blue. Use the controller (1) to set the aperture. To take the picture, press and hold the shutterrelease button (3) for the duration of the exposure. Releasing the shutter button will end the exposure. The monitor will be blank during the exposure. 1 Bulb indicator Camera Notes When making bulb exposures, noise can be more pronounced because of the unusually long exposure times, especially at 400 ISO. When making long bulb exposures, a camera sensitivity setting of 64 or 100 will produce excellent results. At higher ISO settings, using shorter exposure times (8 seconds or less) will reduce the effect of noise. 58 MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MODE FOCUS MODES This camera has autofocus and manual focus control. The focus mode is set in the basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. Autofocus will produce excellent results in almost every situation, however, under certain conditions, the autofocus system will not work accurately; see special focusing situations on page 27. In these situations the camera can be manually focused. [. . . ] These batteries will interfere with normal camera operation. COMPACTFLASH CARD CARE AND HANDLING CompactFlash Cards are manufactured with precision electronic components. The following may cause data loss or damage: · · · · · Improper use of the card. Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact. [. . . ]