User manual MINOLTA DIMAGE RD 3000

[. . . ] Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Dimâge RD 3000. Your new megapixel camera is a compact and lightweight, interchangeable lens SLR type digital still camera. Using revolutionary technology, your camera produces high-quality, high-resolution images quickly and easily. New and extraordinary features expand your imagecapturing horizons. · · · · · · · · · 2. 7 million pixel dual CCD image sensor. [. . . ] When the COUNTER button is pressed while images are being saved to the compact flash card, the number of images remaining in the image memory is shown in the shutter speed section of the data panel. 63 ADDITIONAL FEATURES For example, if four successive frames are taken beginning from the status shown at left, the display will change as shown below. The 21st frame is being saved. . . The 22nd frame is being saved. . . The 23rd frame is being saved. . . The 24th frame is being saved. . . When the COUNTER button is pressed the number of frames yet to be saved to the compact flash card from the image memory is shown in the shutter speed section of the data panel. The 24th frame is saved. 64 ADDITIONAL FEATURES · Pictures cannot be taken continuously while appears on the data panel. · Either select the frame photography icon with [1] to [3] on page 66, or press the Program-reset button, to clear continuous photography. · When using the flash, pictures may be taken without waiting for the flash to finish charging. · The focus is automatically adjusted (however the shutter is not released until the focus has been adjusted) if the distance to the subject changes while holding down the shutter button. 65 ADDITIONAL FEATURES SELF-TIMER The self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. 1 Place the camera on a tripod, then press and hold the DRIVE (drive-mode) button. · The drive-mode icons will appear in the data panel. 2 Turn the front dial until blinks. 3 Release the DRIVE button. 4 Arrange the camera and subject positions, and compose your picture. 66 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 5 Press the shutter-release button all-the-way down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink, then glow just before the shutter releases. · The self-timer mode will automatically cancel after the exposure is made. · Do not press the shutter-release button while standing in front of the camera. · If you want to take a picture with your subject outside of the focus frame, use focus hold. · To stop the countdown, press the DRIVE button while turning the Front dial once. To cancel the self-timer before the shutter releases, turn the main switch to switch the camera off or press the program-reset button. ATTACHING THE EYEPIECE CAP Attach the eyepiece cap if there is a bright light source behind the camera. The eyepiece cap prevents exposure problems caused by stray light from entering the eyepiece. 1 Remove the eyepiece cup. 2 Slide the eyepiece cap on. 67 ADDITIONAL FEATURES REMOTE CONTROL (SOLD SEPARATELY) The IR Remote Control RC-3 allows remote camera operation up to 5m away. · The remote control may not operate with backlit subjects or under fluorescent light. · Remote control is not cleared after a photograph is taken, and photography can therefore be continued. · To save power, remote-control mode is canceled if the remote control is not operated for more than 8 minutes. REMOTE CONTROL MODE 1 Place the camera on a tripod, then press and hold the DRIVE (drive-mode) button. · The drive-mode icons will appear in the data panel. 2 Turn the front dial until blinks. 3 Release the DRIVE button. 68 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 4 Arrange the camera and subject positions, and compose your picture. Remote emitter 2s Button Button 5 Point the remote emitter toward the front of the camera and press the · or 2s button. · If the · button is pressed, the lamp on the front of the camera will blink once and take the picture. · If the 2s button is pressed, the lamp on the front of the camera will blink for two seconds before the picture is taken. · To cancel, reset the drive-mode, press the program-reset button, or turn the camera off. 69 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOCUS HOLD IN REMOTE CONTROL MODE When your subject is not centered in the focus frame, use manual focus or focus hold. 1 Set the camera to the remotecontrol mode. 2 Center your subject in the focus frame, then press the shutter-release button partway down. 3 Release the shutter button when the focus signal in the viewfinder is lit (i. e. focus has been adjusted). · The focus icon is extinguished when the shutter button is released, however the focus remains set. 4 Recompose the picture. 5 Point the remote toward the front of the camera and press the · or 2s button. · The focus remains set after photography is complete. It is cleared by any operation of the camera (eg pressing a button). · Photography is also possible using manual focusing. 70 ADDITIONAL FEATURES CHANGING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY The remote control uses a 3V lithium battery (CR2032). When pressing the remotecontrol buttons does not release the shutter, the battery must be replaced. A new battery should be sufficient for around ten years of operation. 1 Pull out the battery chamber and remove the old battery. 2 Insert a new battery into the battery chamber with its plus side up. 3 Slide the battery chamber back into the remote control. WARNING KEEP BATTERIES THAT COULD BE SWALLOWED AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF A BATTERY IS SWALLOWED. 71 ADDITIONAL FEATURES PROGRAM-RESET BUTTON Pressing the Program-reset button is a quick way to return the camera to fully automatic operation. FUNCTION P MODE SETTING PAGE 51 Exposure Mode Focus Mode White Balance Drive-mode Self-timer Exposure Compensation Flash Compensation P (Programmed Autoexposure) Auto Focus Mode AWB (Auto White Balance) Single-frame Advance Cleared (both before and during) 0. 0 0. 0 42 58 ­ 66 47 84 The following settings are unaffected by pressing the Program-reset button. · Image quality · ISO sensitivity 72 ADDITIONAL FEATURES COUNTER BUTTON This display allows the user to determine the space remaining in the compact flash card as a guide to the number of frames which may be saved. 1 Press and hold the COUNTER button. · The following is displayed on the data panel. [. . . ] Less than 0. 02% of the pixels are dysfunctional. · Do not apply pressure on the surface of the LCD monitor. · In low temperatures, the LCD monitor will temporarily darken. When the camera warms-up, normal display will be restored. [. . . ]