User manual MINOLTA 3D 1500

[. . . ] Thank you for purchasing the Minolta 3D 1500. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all its features. For information on installing and operating the included application software, please read the software instruction manual saved in the CD-ROM as a pdf file. This manual contains information regarding products introduced before Sep. , 1999. [. . . ] Press the Yes soft key (soft key (left)). · You can disable the Instant Review feature if you find it cumbersome to select either Save or Delete every time you take a picture (in which case the image is recorded on the CF card immediately when you take a picture). For instructions, refer to Page 58 of the Dimâge EX Camera Instruction Manual. · The LCD monitor is held off while the image you shot is being recorded. The monitor turns on again when recording (saving) is completed. Press the shutter-release button part way down. When the green focus lamp glows, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take a picture. · In a dark situation, the built-in flash emits a small amount of light as a supplementary light source to illuminate the subject when you press the shutter-release button part way down. · A Blinking green focus lamp indicates that the subject is out of focus. See Page 36 of the Dimâge EX Camera Instruction Manual. Any changes you made to the following items will be ignored in the 3D mode: · Still Picture Settings · Timelapse Settings · White Balance Settings The following functions remain disabled in the 3D mode: · Bracketing · Flash Bracketing - 32 - - 33 - EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In general the camera sets the exposure setting automatically. But, if necessary, the exposure can be adjusted to make the final image brighter or darker. When the image turns out to be too dark or too bright, you can easily compensate for that by pressing the Up or Down button on the camera. EXPOSURE COMPENSATION · Exposure can only be adjusted in Record mode. Set the exposure compensation before recording the image. Once the image is captured, it can not be changed in the camera. Reset the exposure compensation value to 0 when finished. The exposure compensation values do not remain in the overlay bar, but the exposure compensation value remains active. The exposure compensation value will return to 0 when you turn the camera off and turn it on again. While in Record mode, press the Up or Down button to select the exposure compensation value. · The exposure compensation values are displayed in the upper-left corner of the LCD monitor, replacing the image counter. · The exposure can be biased as much as +/2 EVs in 1/3 EV increments. · The exposure change is visible in the LCD monitor. Frame the image, then press the shutter-release button. · The exposure compensation value remains active after the picture is taken. - 34 - - 35 - TRANSFERRING IMAGE DATA When you finish taking necessary pictures, transfer the recorded image data from the CF card to a personal computer (PC) and generate 3D images using the MetaFlash Studio application program. There are two ways to transfer image data from a CF card to a PC. (1) Transferring the image data with a CF card reader Connect a card reader that has the capability to read CF card data directly and transfer image data to the PC through it. Refer to the instruction manual attached to the CF card reader for cabling and operating instructions. FOR YOUR INFORMATION (2) Transferring the image data via a PC card using a CF card and a PC card adapter Insert the CF card into the (optional) CA-1C PC card adapter, and the CF card can be handled as a Type II PC card (PCMCIA-ATA card). Insert this PC card directly into the PC card slot of the notebook computer or into a card reader that can read PC card data, then transfer the image data to the PC through the PC card. Refer to the instruction manual attached to the notebook computer or PC card reader for operating instructions. For further operating procedures for the PC (procedures for generating 3D images from the image data on the PC), refer to the instruction manual for MetaFlash Studio. The MetaFlash Studio's instruction manual is contained on the CD-ROM as a PDF file. - 36 - - 37 - WHEN TO REPLACE THE XENON LAMP The luminescent tube (xenon lamp) of the MetaFlash unit has a limited life. [. . . ] For very long periods, place the camera in an airtight container with a silica gel drying agent. · Before using after prolonged storage, check the camera's operation to make sure it is functioning properly. Lens Unit Focal length: 9. 5 mm (in the 35mm film equivalent scale) Aperture: FNo. 4 Construction: 5 elements, 5 group zoom including 3 aspheric surfaces Focusing range: 50 cm to 90 cm Viewfinder: Real-image optical viewfinder Before Important Events · Always check the camera's operation carefully or take test photographs. · Minolta is not responsible for damages incurred by equipment malfunction. Image Storage Recording medium: CompactFlash card Image file format: Exif 2. 0 (JPEG) Number of pixels: 1344 x 1008 pixels Image quality modes: S. FINE, FINE, STD, ECON File size: S. FINE mode -- Approx. [. . . ]