User manual MINOLTA DIMAGE Z1 SOFTWARE

[. . . ] E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2724-11 SY-A308 ME-0307 Before you begin Thank you for purchasing this 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. [. . . ] This menu option is used when another function is assigned to the flash mode button, see page 65 on the custom key function. For more on flash modes, refer to page 26. Focus mode Full-time AF Flash mode Flash comp. Metering mode Autofocus On Autoflash 0 MultiSegment Flash compensation Flash compensation increases or decreases the flash exposure of the built-in flash in reference to the ambient exposure by as much as 2 Ev. Select the flash compensation option section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. Use the up/down keys to adjust the degree of compensation (1). Press the central controller button to set this value (2). If any value other than 0. 0 is set, an indicator will be displayed on the monitor as a warning. Focus mode Full-time AF Flash mode Flash comp. Metering mode ­2 ~ +2 +0. 3 Positive compensation No compensation Negative compensation No flash 60 ADVANCED RECORDING Flash compensation changes the ratio between the ambient and flash exposures. When using fillflash to reduce harsh shadows caused by direct sunlight, flash compensation changes the ratio between the highlights and shadows. The flash affects the darkness of the shadows without affecting the area illuminated by the sun. By decreasing the flash output with a negative Ev setting, the shadows receive less light and are deeper, but retain detail that would be lost without the flash. Using a positive Ev setting will soften or eliminate shadows. Metering modes Metering mode indicators are displayed on the monitor. The metering mode is set in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. Multi-segment metering: uses 256 segments to measure luminance and color. This data is combined with distance information to calculate the camera exposure. This advanced metering system will give accurate worry-free exposures in almost all situations. Focus mode Full-time AF Flash mode Flash comp. Metering mode Autofocus On Autoflash 0 MultiSegment Center weighted: a traditional metering method in film cameras. The system measures light values over the entire image area with emphasis given the central region. Spot metering: uses a small area within the image to calculate the exposure. A small circle appears in the middle of the live image indicating the measuring area. The spot allows precise exposure measurements of a particular object without being influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within the scene. 61 Camera sensitivity - ISO Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected: Auto, 50, 100, 200, and 400; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. [. . . ] Taking pictures or images of performances, exhibitions, etc. , is prohibited without approval and can infringe on copyright. Images protected by copyright can only be used under the provisions within the copyright laws. Questions and service · If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. · Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact a Minolta Service Facility. 112 APPENDIX This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). [. . . ]