User manual MINOLTA CAPTURE A1

[. . . ] The DiMAGE Viewer is linked with DiMAGE Capture and can be installed from the DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM, included with the camera. To display RAW-image file taken with DiMAGE Capture, the DiMAGE Viewer must be installed. See the DiMAGE Viewer's manual for the details. Minolta, The essentials of imaging, and DiMAGE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Minolta Co. , Ltd. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks in the United States and other countries of Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] Click the button to take a picture, see page 20. For the detail of each operation, refer to the camera's manual. 10 SETTINGS FOCUS MODES One of three focus modes can be selected: Flex Focus Point (FFP), Single-shot AF (AF-S), or Manual focus (MF). Flex Focus Point (FFP) The focus point can move anywhere inside the focusing area. Move the mouse cursor over the release button and take the picture. Focusing area QUICK RELEASE Quick release can be used with the Flex Focus Point. When active, set the focus point mark by left-clicking on the live image, and rightclick to release the shutter. Click the release button to begin the countdown. Interval The interval mode makes a series of images over a period of time. If MF (manual focus) is set in DiMAGE Capture, also set the camera's focus-mode switch to MF. Select the length of the interval between frames and the number of frames in the series. Length of the interval can be selected from 2 - 60 minutes (3-60 minutes when the quality is TIFF or RAW). Length of the interval Number of frames Start button Using Interval with DiMAGE Capture Your computer may not be able to record using the interval drive mode even if the system requirements are met. Actual performance depends on the design specifications and system environment of the computer. The following recommendations may improve the performance of your computer while using the interval drive mode: 1) Close all other applications when using DiMAGE Capture. 4) Set the image size to 2080x1560, 1600x1200, or 640x480. 13 During the interval series, the screeen on the right will appear on the computer. The camera will stop recording when the number of frames set has been taken, when the hard disk is full, or when the battery has been exhausted. The use of an AC Adapter is recommended when recording with long intervals or a large number of frames. When the interval finishes, the camera will be disconnected automatically. To take more pictures, click the connect button to reconnect the camera. To stop the interval before taking the number of frames set, click "Cancel. " The camera will be disconnected automatically. To take more pictures, click the connect button to reconnect the camera. Single-advance bracket The bracket drive mode makes a series of three images with differing exposures: normal exposure, underexposure, and overexposure. Select the desired bracket increment (0. 3EV or 0. 5EV), then click the release button for each picture. Rotate The live image can be rotated by clicking the rotation buttons. Captured image is not rotated. Without rotation 90° counter-clockwise 90° clockwise 14 SETTINGS EXPOSURE TAB Shutter speed Aperture Exposure mode Metering mode Exposure compensation Flash compensation Flash mode Flash control Exposure mode Exposure mode can be selected from Program mode, Aperture priority mode, Shutter priority mode, and Manual mode. Program mode Shutter speed and aperture are set automatically. Aperture priority mode Select the Aperture priority mode, and then set the aperture. If the aperture value is beyond the shutterspeed range, the shutter-speed display will turn red; change the aperture to obtain proper exposure. Shutter priority mode Select the Shutter priority mode, and then set the shutter speed. If the shutter-speed value is beyond the aperture range, the aperture display will turn red; change the shutter speed to obtain proper exposure. 15 Manual mode Select the Manual mode, and then set the shutter speed and aperture. When the flash is not in use, as changes are made to the exposure, the effect will be visible on the live image. Metering mode Metering mode can be selected from Multi-segment, Center weighted, FFP Spot, and Center Spot. In FFP (Flex Focus Point) Spot, the metering area moves with the focus point. [. . . ] Use letters or numbers which are acceptable as a file name in the Windows operating system. If the serial number reaches 99999, additional pictures cannot be saved in the same folder. Change the folder or file name. COLOR MATCHING When this item is checked, the live image is displayed with color matching. Monitor profile set in Color management of the Windows operating system will be applied. [. . . ]