Konica Minolta 5D manual

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Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K D F GB I ES INTRODUCTION The Dynax 5D is a digital SLR equipped with state- of the-art technology . The camera combines high image quality with versatile advanced features and easy , intuitive operation. W e would like to introduce the most popular photographic topics and provide tips with r egard to camera settings [...]

Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K D F GB I ES COMPACT DESIGN AND INTUITIVE OPERA TION The Dynax 5D combines sophisticated features and intuitive handling in a very compact camera body . Further functions are located on the camera back for intuitive control of the Dynax 5D. SOPHISTICATED AUTOMA TIC FUNCTIONS In addition to extensive manual controls th[...]

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Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K D F GB I ES Portraiture is one of the classic genr e of photography . An expressive portrait is not just beautiful to look at, knowing a few photographic techniques will turn a photo into a masterpiece. The Dynax 5D is equipped with a special portrait subject program mode. By turning the function wheel to the portrai[...]

Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K D F GB I ES TIP: With the Dynax 5D it is possible to choose individual AF sensors, so it is easy to place one of the AF sensors right on the person's eye. SOFT ILLUMINA TION Hard illumination, e.g. a flash coming fr om the front is very unflattering. W rinkles and little imperfections of the skin become emphasis[...]

Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K With a slower shutter speed a very dynamic effect can be achieved. A slower shutter speed needs to be set on the camera (e.g. 1/60), then the photographer has to follow the moving subject and during this movement the shutter has to be released. TIP: T o get good results under dif ficult light conditions or with lense[...]

Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K IMAGES OF KIDS Zoom lenses with a medium focal length – such as the AF 28-75mm f/2.8 (D) (equivalent to 42- 113mm in 35mm format) – are perfectly suited to most shooting conditions and they allow the photographer to adjust the magnification very quickly . The Autofocus of the Dynax 5D should be set to “C” (Co[...]

Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K - 9 - D F GB I ES (with the Dynax 5D an area of 23,5 x 15,7 mm can be captured full frame) whilst remaining a distance to the subject. Lens AF 100mm f/2.8 Macro (D) The extensive accessory range of the Dynax 5D is perfectly suited capturing impressive images of tiny objects. Not only insects and flowers can be captur[...]

Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K D F GB I ES - 9 - TIP: Due to the small depth of field in macro shots, it is recommended to use a small aperture (e.g. f/16). The Anti-Shake System of the camera can effectively r educe shake that results fr om the use of longer shutter speeds. MACRO FLASH T o achieve the best illumination conditions at close distanc[...]

Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K D F GB I ES Documenting historical, famous or modern buildings has always been a popular subject for ambitious photographers . The landscape mode of the Dynax 5D is perfectly suitable for this job. A small aperture with low ISO setting delivers great depth of field combined with high image quality . The AF 20mm f/2.8[...]

Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K from the available light, because it is outside of the range of the flash light. Effective use of the built-in flash is only possible within its range. T o illuminate a large gr oup of people or larger objects, a mor e powerful Program Flash (2500 (D), 3600HS (D) or 5600HS (D)) is recommended. They are all controlled[...]

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Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K D F GB I ES - 13 - HIGH-KEY ZONE MATCHING High-key mode provides fine highlight detail on images that consist of mainly bright areas. Exposure, sensitivity and gradation ar e adjusted in the best possible way so that the hightlights do not bleach out. LOW-KEY ZONE MATCHING Low-key mode achieves a wide graduation of s[...]

Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K D F GB I ES - 14 - WHAT IMAGE SIZE IS THE BEST TO USE? The maximum output size of an image (how large it can be printed), depends on the amount of data the file contains. An A4 size print for example needs at least 3 million pixels. So if you already know before shooting that you only want a small print out of the im[...]

Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K D F GB I ES - 15 - RAW Choosing RAW „Quality“, the image is always recor ded at the maximum resolution (full image size). The RAW format saves the image data befor e the actual calculations of colour , contrast, and sharpness of the camera software start. Those calculations have to be done afterwards on the compu[...]

Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K D F GB I ES - 16 - THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF LIGHT To expose a picture correctly a particular amount of light is necessary. For that the camera has two possibilities to control the amount of light. Either the aperture can be changed or the exposure time can be varied. WITHOUT ANTI-SHAKE Rule of thumb to calculate the lon[...]

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Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K MIRROR T ELE LENS Extreme telephoto captur e are possible with the AF 500 mm f/8 Reflex, the world’ s first AF telephoto mirror lens. Due to its compact and light weight design it is extremely popular among nature photographers. Because of the special construction it is equipped with a fixed aperture of f8 this usu[...]

Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K TIP: Discover the night sky and try out some astrology photography . With the AF APO 600 mm f/4 G for example, full format capture of the moon are no pr oblem with an effective focal length of 900 mm when mounted on the Dynax 5D! DT TECHNOLOGY The lenses of the DT series (abbr . for Digital T echnology) are exclusive[...]

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Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K *1) W x D x H. *2) For use with AF 300/2.8 Apo G (D) SSM(1), AF 70-200/2.8 Apo G (D) SSM(1), AF 200/2.8 Apo G, AF300/2.8 Apo G, AF 300/4 Apo G(2), AF 400/4.5 Apo G(2), AF 600/4 Apo G(2), AF 200/4 Macro Apo G(3), and STF 135/2.8 [T4.5](3) lenses only . Autofocus can’t be used in the following combinations: • AF 1.[...]

Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K PROGRAM FLASH 5600HS (D) The Program Flash 5600HS (D) pr ovides all possibilities for ambitious flash photography . With its high power you can even illuminate subjects at long distances. With manual flash control and cr eative features like strobe flash the 5600HS (D) covers all kinds of flash photography . The flas[...]

Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K D F GB I ES MACRO TWIN FLASH 2400 Macro T win Flash 2400 has two light tubes which are attached to the lens with flexible holders. Since the light tubes are arranged further fr om to the optical axis - in contrast to the Macro Ring Flash tubes- the T win Flash creates a mor e three- dimensional illumination which is [...]

Probedruck C M Y CM MY CY CMY K D F GB I ES - 24 - LITHIUM-ION ACCU NP-400 When travelling, where r echarging would be impossible, you should consider taking second NP-400 with you, to always have one fully charged, r eady for unexpected subjects. ANGLE FINDER VN The Angle Finder Vn turns the image of the viewfinder through 90 ° thus you can look [...]

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