User manual MINOLTA SD-P BROCHURE

[. . . ] Also, please note that some occasions of the performing arts, demonstrations and exhibitions may restrict photography even for the purpose of personal enjoyment. Caution for Extended Camera Use: The camera body may become hot when used for a long period of time, but it doesn't mean that the camera is broken. However, if the camera keeps touching the skin for a long time, this may cause a cryogenic burn. Please be careful with it. About trademarks · Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional and Windows Me are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U. S. · Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime and Power PC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U. S. [. . . ] The through image mode is entered, and the adjusting exposure compensation bar is displayed. If you press , the cursor moves toward the plus side while pressing moves it toward the minus. Select the desired compensation level (brightness) and press the MENU/SET button. The setting is completed and you will return to screen 1. · Even after a correction, there are times when the change is not apparent, such as when the subject is in a semi-dark place. · When flash is used, the compensation effect may not be sufficient. 50 Using the REC Menu (Cont'd) Adjusting White Balance - The colour tone of your photos will change according to the kind of light source. While the "AUTO" mode can be used in almost all instances, you can alter the white balance settings to suit the environment and lighting when you take a picture. Use or to select the desired mode, then press either or the MENU/SET button. The setting is completed and you will return to screen 1. · If you press , the selection is invalidated and you will return to screen 1. · To return to normal still-image shooting, set the mode to "AUTO". Available Modes · AUTO (Default) · · · · CLOUDY FLUO : The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. DAY LIGHT : Ideal for taking photos in strong sunlight. TUNGSTEN : Ideal for taking photos indoors with normal incandescent lighting. About White Balance The human eye has the ability to compensate so that it sees white subjects as white, whatever the light source. Digital cameras and similar devices can also "see" white subjects as white by first adjusting the colour balance of the ambient light to match the photo subject. When the setting is completed, you will return to screen 1. · If you press , the selection is invalidated and you will return to screen 1. · Slow shutter speed is only in effect whilst in "Slow-Sync"/"Off"/"Distant View" modes. · To return to normal shutter speeds, change the setting back to off. 55 Using the REC Menu (Cont'd) Making Voice Memos - The longest voice only memo you can record at one time is approximately 30 seconds. - Take care not to cover the microphone on the top of the camera. 1 1. Screen 2 will appear and the camera enters in the voice recording mode. Press the shutter button and recording begins. · If you do not press the shutter button, you can return to screen 1 without making a recording by pressing the MENU/SET button. · When the available recording time runs out, recording will end automatically. · While recording, the elapsed time is displayed on the upper right of the screen. · Recording a voice memo reduces the number of photos you can take. 56 Using the REC Menu (Cont'd) Using After Recording - You can add voice comments (After Recording) to photos you have already taken. - The maximum length of time per photo you can record is about 30 seconds. By pressing or , select the still photo to which you wish to attach a voice comment. · Sound cannot be recorded to a photo displayed in the movie ( ) mode. · If you press the MENU/SET button, the selection is invalidated and you will return to screen 1. 3 3. Record your comments facing the microphone on top of the camera. · When remaining time runs out, the camera stops recording automatically. [. . . ] 2MB flash memory built-in External recording media; SD Memory Card, Multi Media Card, Memory Stick Image recording capacity : 2304 × 1704 pixels (About 80 frames/SD Memory Card at 64MB) 1600 × 1200 pixels (About 160 frames/SD Memory Card at 64 MB) 640 × 480 pixels (About 640 frames/SD Memory Card at 64 MB) Recording method : Still picture; JPEG (DCF compatible1)) / DPOF compatible2) Still picture sound voice; WAV Compatible Movie; DCF Compatible (AVI style Motion JPEG compatible) Image pickup : 1/1. 8 inch CCD Total resolution 2384 × 1734 pixels (4, 130, 000 pixels) Lens : F 2. 8-4. 9, f=8-24mm (7 elements in 6 groups) Equivalent to 35mm camera conversion of 39 to117mm Focus adjustment/Photometric : TTL center-weighed metering using a CCD image surface luminance signal, spot metering Focal Range : Normal; wide angle 0. 5m to (1. 6" to ), telephoto 0. 8m to (2. 6" to ) Macro mode Macro-photo; wide angle 6cm to infinity, telephoto 0. 5m to infinity Aperture : Wide angle; F2. 8/F4. 7, Telephoto; F4. 9/F8. 2 Shutter speed : Still picture; about 1 to 1/2000sec. Movie; about 1/30 to 1/5000sec Exposure control : Program AE (3EV-15. 5EV) White balance : Auto correct, manual setting (daylight, overcast, tungsten, fluorescent) Viewfinder : True-image zoom viewfinder Flash : Built-in auto adjust lighting flash, flash interval about 5 sec. Flash working range; wide angle about 0. 5m to 3. 5m (1. 6" ­ 9. 9") telephoto about 0. 5m to 2. 0m (1. 6" ­ 6. 6") Viewfinder red LED on while charging 119 Main Specifications (Cont'd) Shooting modes : Single shooting/ red eye reduction/ forced flash/ portrait night view/ no flash/ macro-photo/ distant view/ self-timer (10 sec, 3 sec. )/ digital zoom (×2)/ movie (320 × 240, with maximum length of sound voice 30 sec. ) / monochrome (B&W, sepia) : 1. 5 inch low temperature poly-silicon TFT with back light LCD color monitor : Single frame/ index playback/ slide show playback/ digital zoom playback : Single frame/ designated frames/ all frames/ format : Self-timer LED, viewfinder LED : When shooting, as a warning : Year, month, date and time up to 20503) : Lithium battery, dedicated AC adapter (sold separately) : USB terminal : 0°(32°)-50°C(122°F) (humidity 20%-80%) : 94(W) × 56(H) × 29. 5 (D)mm (33/4"(W) × 21/4"(H) × 13/16"(D)) (except parts that stick out) : 200 g (7. 1oz) excluding battery, card : 1) Lithium-ion battery (Model No. DR-BC-K4), Power Supply cord 3) USB cable 4) CD-ROM 5) Strap 6) User's Guide 7) Quick Guide 8) Warranty card 9) On-Line Lab (CD-ROM) 10)SD Memory Card Others contries k k k k k ­ k k ­ k LCD monitor Playback Erase function LED display Buzzer Auto-date function Power supply I/O terminals Operating temperature Dimensions Weight Attachments Japan k k k k k k ­ k k k · The performance of the items above is according to the conditions used in our test. 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