Minolta DiMAGE S414, Instruction Manual

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RECORDING MODE
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BASIC OPERATION
BASIC RECORDING OPERATION
Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the
focus and exposure.
• The focus signals (p. 27) on the monitor will confirm the focus. If
the focus signal is red, the camera was unable to focus on the
subject. Repeat the previous steps until the signal is white.
• When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear on the
live image to indicate the point of focus.
• The shutter speed and aperture value will change from white to
black indicating the exposure is locked.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take
the picture.
• The access lamp will glow indicating image data is being written
to the CompactFlash card. Never remove a memory card while
data is being transferred.
With the mode dial set to auto recording, the camera will be on and the
LCD monitor will activate.
USING THE ZOOM LENS
This camera is equipped with a 7.15 to 28.6mm optical zoom. This is equivalent to a 35
- 140mm zoom lens on a 35mm camera. In 35mm photography, focal lengths below
50mm are referred to as wide-angle; the angle of view is larger than that of the human
eye. Above 50mm is referred to as telephoto and makes distant objects appear closer.
The effect of the optical zoom is visible in both the viewfinder and LCD monitor.
Place the subject within the focus frame.
• The focus-lock function (p. 26) can be used with off-center
subjects.
• The subject must be within the focus range of the lens: 0.5m
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∞
(wide-angle position), 0.9m -
∞
(telephoto position). For
subjects closer than 0.6m, use the macro function (p. 28).
• If the subject is closer than 1m at the wide-angle lens position
or 3m at the telephoto lens position, use the LCD monitor to
frame the subject.
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Controller
The zoom lens is operated
by the controller. Pressing
the up key (T) will zoom in to
the telephoto position of the
lens. Pressing the down key
(W) will zoom out to the wide-
angle position.
While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera
firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with
your left hand. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet
shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.
When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera so that the
flash is above the lens with the grip to the bottom. Take care
not to cover the lens with your fingers or the strap.
HANDLING THE CAMERA