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SAFETY NOTES Safety notes for this camera Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the camera. Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on a beach to prevent dust or sand from entering the camera, causing possible damage. Do not use or store the camera in a hot environment or in direct sunlight. Do not use or store the camera near a powerful magnetic field, such as a magnet or transformer. Avoid touching the lens of the camera.
Safety notes for battery Please use a battery that is the same type as the one included. Please use the attached charger to charge the battery. If battery fluid leaks inside the camera, contact our customer service department immediately. If battery fluid leaks onto your skin, rinse your skin with clean water and seek immediate medical attention. Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the local (national or regional) regulations.
Safety notes for memory card We suggest buying only well-known, name brand memory cards to ensure peak performance and reliability. Format the memory card using the camera before you use it or insert a new one. Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid objects to avoid damaging it. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the memory card. Do not expose the memory card to water. Always keep it dry. Do not remove the memory card when the camera is turned on.
Other Safety Notes Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later. Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child. When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the airline and FAA regulations. Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD may have a few dead or bright pixels.
CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START................................................................... 1 SAFETY NOTES........................................................................... 4 CONTENTS................................................................................... 8 GETTING READY.........................................................................13 Accessories Included....................................................................................................
Using the Mode Dial..................................................................... 30 Auto Mode ............................................................................................................ 33 Face Beautifier ...................................................................................................... 35 Wireless Mode ...................................................................................................... 36 Scene Mode..............................................
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)................................................................63 Deleting Photos and Videos......................................................................................... 64 Slideshow..................................................................................................................... 65 Continuous Capture Group Playback........................................................................... 66 Animation Panorama Play................
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)....................................................................... 77 Movie Size.............................................................................................................. 78 OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)............................................................................ 79 Movie Setting Menu...................................................................................................... 80 Digital Zoom...............................
Zone.........................................................................................................................92 Date/Time................................................................................................................92 LCD Brightness........................................................................................................92 File Settings...................................................................................................................93 Format..
GETTING READY Accessories Included Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer first or our customer service center. (The battery chargers may be a little different in shape due to the different countries or regions this camera is sold to. The illustration may not match the actual product.
Install Lens Cap and Neck Strap 14
Part Names 1. Micro USB Port 2. Zoom Lever 3. Shutter Button 4. Strap Eyelet 5. Exposure Compensation Button 6. Continuous Shot Button 7. Power Button 8. AF Assist Beam/Self-Timer Lamp 9. Flash Lamp 10.
11. Flash Button 12. Microphones 13. Indicator Lamp 14. Mode Dial 15. Fast Video Recording Button 16. Menu Button C AF Button/Up Button 17. A 18. A C Macro Button/Left Button C Flash Button/Right Button 19. A C Delete Button/Self-Timer Button/Down Button 20. A 27 21. Display Button 22. Playback Button 23. SET Button 24. i Button 25. LCD 26. Speaker 28 16 27. Battery Cover Door 28.
Installing Battery and Memory Card 1. Open the battery cover according to the direction of arrow. 2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment according to the negative and positive directions as illustrated in the picture. Push the battery down until it locks in place.
3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as shown in the diagram. 4. Close the battery cover. 1 Write Protection Buckle 2 A standard SD memory card is not included in the camera packaging and needs to be purchased separately. This camera takes a standard (SD/SDHC) memory card. We recommend using a name brand memory card that is Class 4 or higher and has a capacity of 4GB to 32GB.
Charging Battery Before you charge the battery, ensure that the battery is inserted properly and the camera is off. 1. Connect the camera and the power charger using the supplied Micro USB cable. 2 2. Insert the plug of the power charger into the power outlet to charge the battery. After the battery is stored for a long period of time, use the supplied power charger to charge the battery prior to use. 1 To have maximum battery life, charge the battery for at least 4 hours the first time.
3. When the camera is turned off, you can also connect the camera to your PC using a USB cable to charge the battery. 3 Please charge the battery indoors between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).
Turning Camera On and Off Press the power button to turn the camera on. To turn the camera off, press the power button again. Power Button When the power is off, press and hold the mode.
Set your Language, Date/Time Set your Language, Date/Time after the First Power-On 1. When you turn the camera on for the first time, the language selection screen will appear. C /A C /A C C /A 2. Press the A buttons to select your desired language. 3. After you press the button to confirm the selection, the Date/Time settings screen appears. Language 䳿榒ᳫ㑅 Español 䫟ḑᳫ㑅 Português 㒣㗪奜 Italiano 한국어 Deutsch English Рyсский Français C button to select the C /A 4.
Resetting your Language After you set your language for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset your desired language. C/ 1. Press the button, press the A C button to select , and press the A button to enter the menu. C /A 2. Press the A , and press the the menu. /A C button to select C button to enter C button to select C /A 3. Press the A 「Language」and press the /A C button to enter the menu. C C /A C /A C /A 4.
Resetting Date/Time After you set your Date/Time for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset date and time. 1. Press the button, press the A button to select , and press the enter the menu. 2. Press the A and press the C /A /A C /A C button to C button to select , C button to enter the menu. C button to select C /A 3. Press the A 「Date & Time」and press the /A C button to enter the menu. Sound Settings Power Saver Home Date & Time 2021.06.
MODE OVERVIEW Display Setting Press the button to display the settings: Classic, Full, Off. Classic: Displays the camera parameters Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen on screen x3.5 1234 00:56:00 F2.9 15 -0.3 EV 400 ISO Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram x3.5 1234 00:56:00 F2.9 15 -0.
LCD Display Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode x3.5 Number of Remaining Shots Image Size 12 Video Quality 13 ISO Value 14 Remaining Recording Time 15 Exposure Compensation 16 Shutter Speed 17 Histogram Aperture Value 00:56:00 400 ISO Color Effect 11 1234 -0.3 EV White Balance 9 1/60 8 10 F2.
Overview of the screen icons in movie mode x3.5 00:56:00 -0.
Overview of the screen icons in playback mode 1 2 3 4 1/45 13 12 11 5 x2 10 25 2021 10-25 15:37 6 7 8 9 28 1 DPOF File 2 File Protection 3 Memory Space (indicating the current number of photos and total number of photos) 4 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory 5 Battery Status 6 Zoom Magnification Area 7 Image Zoom Ratios 8 Image Zone 9 Shooting Date 10 Continuous Capture Group Playback 11 Touch-up 12 HDR 13 Date Folder
How to Take Pictures 1. Hold the camera securely with both hands, being careful not to block the flash and lens with fingers. 2. Point the lens toward the object you want to take a picture of. 3. Use the zoom lever to select Tele or Wide position to zoom in or out on your subject. 4. Press the shutter button down half-way to allow the camera to focus on your subject. 5.
Using the Mode Dial This camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch between different modes with ease. The available modes are listed below: Mode Name 30 Icon Description Auto Mode In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based on the subject and environment. It is the most commonly used mode for taking pictures.
Manual Mode This mode is for manually setting the aperture, shutter speed and ISO value. Face Beautifier This mode automatically enhances facial features with skin softening touches and eye brightening capabilities. Wireless Mode Enable image transmission and remote control by connecting smart device with Wireless network. Scene Mode Choose from 13 different pre-set scene types and effects for your photos. Movie Mode Record videos.
Mode: Follow the steps below to adjust the parameters: 1. Rotate the mode dial to select a mode you want, press the 400 ISO -0.3 EV 1/60 F2.9 2. Press the A C /A C button to select an adjustment setting. 3. Press the A C /A C button to adjust the parameters. 4. Press the button to confirm the settings and enter the shooting screen. Please refer to the table below for any nonadjustable options in X: Not Available) Options Mode 32 button to configure settings.
Auto Mode The camera will automatically detect the most suitable scene to capture the best pictures. Auto Mode The camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to ensure the best possible pictures. Landscape Mode For landscapes, automatically adjusts the exposure to match the background.
Portrait Mode Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces. Night Portrait When you take portraits at night or in low light conditions, automatically adjust the exposure for people and night scenes. Backlit Portrait When the sun or any other light source is behind you, automatically adjusts the foreground exposure to produce the best pictures possible. Night Mode For night scenes, automatically increases the ISO value to compensate for low light.
Face Beautifier The camera is set to automatically adjust camera exposure for realistic portrayal of skin tones. 1. Turn the mode dial to select face beautifier mode 2. Press the button and press the A C /A . C button to select C /A 3. Press the A C button to select an option and press the return to photo shooting mode. • Effect 1: Skin Soften • Effect 2: Skin Soften+Eye Brightening • Effect 3: Skin Soften+Eye Brightening+Eye Enlargement .
Wireless Mode Enable image transmission and remote control by connecting smart device with Wireless. Before utilizing Wireless Mode, please review the following: Your smart device operating system version needs to be iOS 10 or higher, or Android 5.0 or higher. If not, please upgrade your smart device before using the App.
Rotate the mode dial to and then enter the Wireless selection interface. Wireless mode This camera may connect with your smart device through Wireless. Settings of Camera: Wireless Mode Press the A press the interface. C /A C button to selec button to enter the setting Wireless Mode Setting pre-connected device for the following serial number: SSID: MINOLTA MN53Z_**** WPA2-PSK: XXXXXXXX Settings Change Password Wi-Fi Minolta MN... Minolta MN...
Settings of Smart Device: 1. Enable the Wireless of your smartphone and then search surrounding wireless devices. 2. Select the name of your camera to be connected and then input the eight-digit number password after WPA2-PSK on the camera. 3. Click the icon of the App to enable the App. Set up completion: Once the App is connected to the camera, functional operation can be enabled on the smart device.
Display of Wireless Connection Status To Disconnect from Wireless: Wireless Mode The Wireless has successfully connected but App is not enabled: Disconnect from device? No Connected with device MAC address:xx.xx.xxx Disconnect The Wireless has successfully connected and App is enabled: Yes • No: Keep Wireless connected and back to previous page. • Yes: Disconnect and back to Wireless connection screen. Disconnected from smart device Wireless : Settings Wi-Fi Minolta MN... Minolta MN...
Settings DSC Device The name of this camera can be changed under Wireless settings. The default name of DSC Device is「MINOLTA MN53Z_XXXX」. Change the name of DSC device through typing. 1. For setting under other modes press the C C /A button and then the A button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. DSC Device MINOLTA MN53Z_XXXX C /A C button to 2. Press the A select and then press the button to enter the setting interface.
MAC Address Check the wireless MAC Address of this camera. App Operating Instructions Refer to the "Minolta ProShot User Manual" located on the web: Americas https://www.minoltadigital.
Scene Mode The user can select an appropriate mode from the 13 scene modes according to the type of environment you are shooting in. The camera then configures the most appropriate settings for the best possible photos. 1. Rotate the mode dial to select C /A 2. Press the A button to confirm. C /A . C /A C buttons to select a scene, and press the Panorama Mode 3. To change to a different scene, please press the button and then the C /A C buttons to reselect the scene.
Scene Description For shooting up to 360-degrees of landscape. This feature allows Panorama Mode you to capture a panoramic view that will have significantly more content than a single photograph. Handheld Night Reduce blur when shooting low light/ illuminated scenes. Multi Exposure Suitable for shooting moving objects (as many as 7) in the same background. Pet Mode Rapidly identify pet (dog/cat), capture the dynamic moment of pet. Snow For snowy scenes. Reproduces natural, clear, white scenes.
Panorama Mode Follow the arrow while keeping the camera steady to seamlessly shoot an ultra-wide scene of up to 360 degrees. Follow the steps below: 1. Select the Panorama Mode ( ) and then press the button to confirm. C /A C button to select a shooting direction. (Should C /A C /A 2. Press the A you not select the direction, the default shooting direction is "right"). 2 seconds later, the camera is ready to take pictures.
Panoramic image can be played back by the method of flash playing. Please see the animation panoramic playback on page 67. During shooting, the flash, self-timer, macro modes and exposure compensation are not available. Focus adjustment is also not available at this time. During panorama mode shooting, press the button to interrupt shooting and save the C button to cancel shooting and not to save the current pictures taken. Press the A previously taken pictures.
Handheld Night Quickly take 4 photos below 8M (including 8M) and then overlap as a clear night image. Pet Mode When a cat /dog face is detected, a white focus frame appears. The camera will take a picture and save it regardless of whether the focus is successful (if successful, there appears a green focus frame; if not, there is an orange frame). At most, 10 dog/cat faces can be detected at one time. Multi Exposure Keep camera steady before shooting.
Movie Mode Switch to this mode to record videos. Follow the steps below: 1. Rotate the mode dial to select 2. Press the , and it will enter the movie screen. button or the Shutter button to start recording. x3.5 00:56:00 00:00:06 3. Press the button or the Shutter button again to stop recording, save it automatically and then the camera will return to the movie screen. In the recording process, you can rotate the zoom lever to zoom in or out on the subject.
Custom Settings The user can store the frequently used shooting modes and parameters and switch to this mode for quick adjustment. Settings under mode (unset state or 3. As shown in the picture, press the state after reset): button to confirm setting or to exit without setting by turning the mode dial. 1. Turn the mode dial to select the mode, and enter the setup screen, as shown in the figure below: Go to setting CS mode. Select one capture mode to define CS . Yes Or Rotate the mode dial to skip .
3. Press the A C /A press the button and then the C button to select , and button to enter the menu. C /A 4. Press the A , and press the enter the menu. /A Custom Settings Reset camera settings to custom settings mode. C button to select C button to C button to select 5. Press the A 「Custom Settings」and then press the C button to enter the menu. /A No Yes 7. Rotate the mode dial to switch to Custom Settings . 8. The photo settings you stored the last time are invoked.
BASIC OPERATION Using the Zoom Function Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. Toggle the Zoom Lever of the camera to zoom in or out on the subject while taking pictures. Zoom Lever When the Optical Zoom reaches the threshold as Digital Zoom, release and turn the Zoom Lever to T to switch between the Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom.
Focus Setting This function can be adjusted in settings: 1. Press the A mode, please follow the steps below to configure the C button to enter the Focus menu. Single-AF 2. Press the A C /A C button to select the following 3 modes: • Single-AF The focus frame appears on the center of the LCD to focus on the subject. • Multi-AF The camera automatically focuses the subject in a wide area to find the focus point. • Object Tracking Smart tracking of the object in motion under the focusing shooting.
Macro Mode The Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera. It can be adjusted in settings: 1. Press the A mode. Please follow the steps below to configure the C button to enter the Macro menu. Macro Off 2. Press the A C button to select the following 2 modes: • Macro Off Select this option to disable Macro. • Macro On Select this option to make focusing on the object closer to the lens.
Self-Timer Setting Use this function to take pictures at pre-set intervals. The camera can be set to shoot after 2 seconds, 10 seconds after pressing the shutter or when a smile is detected. It can be adjusted in mode. Please follow the steps below to configure the settings: 1. Press the A C button to enter the Self-timer Smile • Self-Timer menu. Press the Shutter Button and a picture will be taken immediately after a smile is detected. Self-timer Off C /A C button to select the 2.
Flash Mode 54 The flash provides supplemental light for a scene. The flash is usually used when shooting against the light to highlight the object. It is also suitable for metering and shooting in darker scenes to improve the exposure. It can be adjusted in mode. Please follow the steps below to configure the settings: Flash Auto 1. Press the Flash Button to pop up the • Camera flash goes off automatically flash. based on existing light conditions.
White Balance Setting The white balance function allows adjustment of the color temperature for different light sources. It can be adjusted in mode. Please follow the steps below to configure the settings: 1. Press button to enter the White Balance menu. • Fluorescent • Fluorescent CWF • Incandescent • Manual WB (Fully press the Shutter button to detect the white balance value) • Color Temp.
Continuous Shot This function can be adjusted in settings: mode. Please follow the steps below to configure the 1. Press the button to enter the Continuous Shot menu. Single C /A C button to select 2. Press the A the following 5 modes: 56 • Single Capture a single shot only. • Continuous Shot Take several pictures at a time. • Cont.Shot-High Speed (VGA) For continuous shot with VGA pixel. • Cont.Shot-Fast (4M) For continuous shot with 4M pixels.
EV Settings The EV function menu of the camera includes functions, such as EV (Exposure Value) Adjustment, ISO, Shutter Adjustment, Aperture Adjustment, etc. Using the appropriate function settings can improve your pictures. Please follow the steps below to set: EV Adjustment Set up to adjust the picture brightness. In the case of a very high contrast between the photographed object and the background, the brightness of the picture can be appropriately adjusted. (Adjustable in Mode) 1.
ISO Adjustment Shutter Adjustment ISO allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera sensor. Please use a higher ISO value in darker places and a lower value in brighter conditions. (Adjustable in Mode). For shutter speed, the camera may automatically set the aperture value corresponding to the manually set shutter speed so as to obtain a most suitable exposure value. The movement of object may be shown by adjusting the shutter speed.
Aperture Adjustment Using Quick Recording You can adjust the aperture size value. Selecting a large aperture opening will emphasize the point of focus and show a blurry background and foreground. A small aperture opening will keep both the background and main object in clear focus. (Adjustable in Mode) F2.9 1/60 -0.3 EV 400 ISO In shooting mode, press the begin recording video. button to After recording, press the button again or press the Shutter Button to stop recording.
i Button Function Menu The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color effects. It can be adjusted in mode. Please follow the steps below to configure the settings: 1. Press the button to select the Image Color Setting Menu. C /A C button to select 2. Press the A the Image Color Setting options. ( Normal ) represents options that are available in Movie mode.
PLAYBACK MODE Viewing Photos and Videos For viewing previously taken photos and videos on the LCD: 1. After pressing the button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD. C /A C button to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the 2. Press the A internal memory or on the memory card. 3. To play a selected video clip, press the button to enter the Movie Playback mode. An operation guide appears on the screen when playing back a video.
Thumbnail View When in Playback Mode, rotate the Zoom Lever counter clockwise to the display thumbnail images of the photos and videos on the screen. W Zoom Out position to T Zoom Out 1. Slide the Zoom Lever to switch between 3x3 and 4x4 thumbnails. 2. Press the A and press the When the icon 62 C /A C /A C buttons to select a picture or video clip to view button to restore it to the original size. C /A appears, it means this is a video file.
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) When playing back photos, you can also use the Zoom Lever to zoom in on the photos 2 to 8 times. 2. Press the A button to switch to Playback Mode. C /A C button to select a picture to be zoomed in on. 3. Rotate the Zoom Lever clockwise to to zoom in. 4. The screen will display the number of times and area of the photo zooming operation. C /A C /A 5. Press the A image to be zoomed in on. 6. Press the C /A x4 1.
Deleting Photos and Videos In Playback Mode, press the A C button to delete your photos and videos. To delete photos or videos: 1. Press the 2. Press the A button to switch to Playback Mode. C /A C button to select the photos and videos to be deleted. C button and the deletion screen is displayed. 3. Press the A Delete One Exit C/A 4. Press the A button to confirm. C button to select 「Delete One」or「Exit」and press the Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.
Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored images as a slideshow. 1. Press the button to enter playback screen. 2. Press the button to enter slide option. C /A C button to select the slideshow playing option or「Cancel」to 3. Press the A return to the playback screen. Cancel 4. Press the button to confirm the setting. The Continuous Capture Group Playback may be displayed by slideshow. Pictures rotate automatically during a slide show. Slide playing function supports movie playing.
Continuous Capture Group Playback Cont.Shot-High Speed (VGA) and Cont.Shot-Fast (4M) can make continuous capture for group image playback. 1. Press button to enter playback screen. 2. Press the A 3. Press C /A C button to select Cont. Group. to start playback.
Animation Panorama Play Panoramic Animation Playing is when full sized images are played in accordance with the shooting direction. After playing, it will automatically return to the initial panorama screen. 1. Press the 2. Press the A 3. Press the button to enter Playback Screen. C /A C button to select animated panoramic photos. button to play in selected shooting direction. In the process of Panoramic Animation Playback, press the A stop playing and return to the Playback Screen.
USING THE MENUS Photo Setup Menu Mode: 1. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to enter the Photo Setup menu. Expo Metering Use this setting to select the “target” size of the camera’s field of view to be metered. C button to C /A 2. Press the A select the item to be set. • C /A C button to 3. Press the A select an option and press the button to confirm. Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.
Image Size The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes without sacrificing the image quality. • Size: A3 printing • Size: A4 printing • Size: 4”x 6” printing • Size: E-Mail The larger the number of recorded pixels, the larger the file size and the fewer files that can be saved on your memory card.
OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) Cont. AF (Continuous Auto-Focus) This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by unsteady hands and low light. Enable Continuous AF to be able to continuously focus automatically when taking pictures. • OIS: Off • OIS: On Use this image stabilization mode in dark environments. Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as a moving vehicle) may cause blurry images. It is recommended to turn off OIS when using a tripod. 70 • Cont.AF: Off • Cont.
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Beautifier Use this setting to control wide dynamic image range when taking static pictures. Photos with extreme contrast of bright and dark areas will still maintain distinguishable detail and depth. (Use of a tripod is recommended with this setting) Select an effect of the Face Beautifier Mode. • HDR: Off • HDR: On In a setting with extreme contrast (very dark or very bright), this function can be used to shoot better photos.
Scene Select the scene mode under the SCN mode. Shooting menu in the Photo Shooting Mode (O: Available X: Not Available) Photo Shooting Modes Options Press SET To Select Scene Pet Mode Please refer to P42 for more detailed instructions.
Photo Shooting Settings Menu Mode: 1. Press the select . button in Photo Shooting Mode and press the A 2. Press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press the A the menu. C /A C button to select , and press the C/A /A C button to C button to enter C /A C button to select the item to be set and press the 4. Press the A button to enter the menu. 5. Press the A C /A C button to select an option and press the /A C button to confirm.
Quality AF Assist Beam The Quality Setting can be used to adjust the image compression ratio. In a darker environment, AF Assist Beam can be turned on for better focus. Quality Best Fine Off AF Assist Beam On Normal There are three options for picture quality: • Best • Fine Digital Zoom Turn on or off the digital zoom.
Date Imprint Quick Review Include a Date/Time stamp on the photo image. This option enables a quick review of the photos immediately after they are taken. Each photo is displayed on the LCD based on the selected time.
Custom Settings Custom Settings stores the current photo shooting mode or scene mode and its parameters. The stored mode and mode. parameters are retrieved in Custom Settings In mode, select「Custom Settings」the camera will enter the setting menu as shown below: Select one capture mode to define CS . Reset camera settings to custom settings mode.
Movie Menu Mode: 1. Rotate the mode dial to select and press the button to enter the Movie menu. Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Use this setting to select the “target” size of the camera’s field of view to be metered. Expo Metering: AiAE Expo Metering: AiAE • C /A C button to 2. Press the A select the item to be set. C button to select C /A 3. Press the A button to an option and press the confirm.
Movie Size Set the image resolution used during video recording. Size: 1080p 30fps • Size: 1080p 30fps • Size: 720p 60fps • Size: 720p 30fps • Size: 640x480 30fps • Size: High Speed Movie The speed requirements for reading and writing high image pixel images to SD card are as follows: 78 No.
OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) * The longest recording time is 29 minutes at one time. This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by unsteady hands and low light. When recording in higher pixel resolutions for extended periods of time, this can cause the camera to generate heat. This is not a camera malfunction. 5/9 5LL When the video format is set as 640x480 (120fps), shooting time is 30 seconds, playback time is 2 minutes. Sound recording is disabled when 640x480 120fps is chosen.
Movie Setting Menu Mode: 1. Rotate the Mode Dial and select to enter the video recording screen. C button to select button, press the A C/A 2. Press the button to enter the Movie Setting menu. , and press the Press SET To Enter Menu 3. Press the A the menu. C /A C button to select 4. Select the item to be set and press the 5. Press the A 80 C /A /A , and press the /A C button to enter C button to enter the menu. C button to select an option and press the button to confirm.
Digital Zoom Custom Settings Turn the Digital Zoom on or off. Custom Settings stores the current movie mode and its parameters. The stored mode and parameters can be retrieved directly in mode. Digital Zoom Off On Custom Settings Reset camera settings to custom settings mode.
Playback Menu Playback Mode Mode: 1. Press the button to display the playback screen and press the button to enter the menu. Select , and press the settings screen: button to enter the C /A C button to 2. Press the A select the item to be set and press the button to enter. C button to select C /A 3. Press the A an option and press the button to confirm. Press SET To Confirm Normal Mode Normal Mode: Display all images. • Normal Mode: Display all images. • Date Mode: Arranged by date. • Cont.
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Touch-Up With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed may be corrected to optimize the highlights and lowlights captured to more accurately represent the actual scene. The playback beauty feature allows for beautification using three individual effects. Select , and press the the settings screen: button to enter Select , and press the the settings screen: button to enter Red-Eye Reduction .
Rotate Resize You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture. This setting allows you to resize a picture to a particular resolution and saves it as a new picture. , and press the button to Select enter the settings screen: Select , and press the the settings screen: button to enter Cancel Turn Right Turn Left Cancel Videos and panoramic pictures cannot be rotated. 84 The rotated picture file will replace the original photo.
Color This setting allows you to change the picture color effect. The file is saved as a new photo and stored in memory together with the original photo.
Playback Settings Menu Mode: 1. Press the button to show the playback screen, press the button, press the A C button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. A 2. Press the A menu. C /A C button to select , and press the /A C/ C button to enter the Protect Delete DPOF Trim C /A C button to select the item to be set and press the 3. Press the A button to enter the menu. 4.
Protect To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the files. Protect One Date Folder Cont. Group All Reset There are 5 options available: • One: Lock the selected photo or video if it is unprotected; unlock the selected photo or video if it is protected. • Date Folder: Protect all photos in the Date Folder. • Cont. Group: Protect all photos in the Cont. Photo Folder. • All: Lock all photos or videos. • Reset: Unlock all photos or videos.
Delete You can delete one or all photo/video files. One Delete Date Folder Cont. Group All There are 4 options available: • One: Delete one photo or video. • Date Folder: Delete all photos in the Date Folder. • Cont. Group: Delete all photos in the Cont. Photo Folder. • All: Delete all photos or videos The “ ” indicator means a file is protected. File protection must be removed first before a file can be deleted. Deleting files will cause DPOF settings to be reset. When one photo in the Cont.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Trim The DPOF feature allows you to compile and select a group of pictures that you would like to print and will save your selection on the memory card so that you can use the SD memory card to print without having to individually specify the photos you want to print. The Trim Setting allows you to crop photos and save them as new pictures. 1. Select「Yes」to confirm trim.
General Settings Menu Mode: 1. Press the press the button in any mode, press the A button to enter the menu. 2. Press the A menu. C /A C button to select C /A C button to select , and press the /A , and C button to enter the Sound Settings Power Saver Auto Language English World Time Home Date & Time 2021.06.01 00:00 C button to select the item to be set and press the C /A 3. Press the A button to enter the menu. 4.
Sound Settings Power Saver With this setting you may adjust the sound volume. This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your camera’s batteries. It turns the LCD and camera off automatically after a certain period of inactivity. C button to adjust the C /A Press the A button to confirm volume and press the your setting.
Language Date/Time Refer to the “Reset your language” section on page 23. Refer to the “Reset Date/Time” section on page 24. Zone LCD Brightness The Zone setting is a useful function for your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD while you are abroad. Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD. C /A C button to 1. Press the A select the departure place ( ) and destination ( ) fields. C button to select C /A 2.
File Settings Mode: 1. Press the button, press the A button to enter the menu. 2. Press the A menu. C /A C /A C button to select C button to select and press the and press the /A C button to enter the C button to select the item to be set and press the C/A 3. Press the A button to enter the menu. /A C Format Copy to Card File Numbering Reset FW Version 4. Press the A V000000 C /A C button to select an option and press the button to confirm.
Format Copy to Card Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory, including protected photo and movie files. Use this setting to copy the files stored in the built-in memory to a memory card. Format Copy to Card Copy files from built-in memory to the memory card. Doing so will clear all data. No No Yes Yes If you select「Yes」the camera will format its memory.
File Numbering Reset After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it with a sequential number. You can use this to reset the file numbering to 1. Use this setting to restore the camera to its original default settings. File Numbering Reset Reset camera settings to factory defaults. Create a new directory and reset the file number.
FW Version Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version. FW Version Current Ver: VXXXXXX When there is a new firmware version in the memory card, select「Yes」to update. FW Version Current Ver: V1XXXXX New Ver.
CONNECTION SETTINGS Mode: 1. Press the button, press the A button to enter the menu. 2. Press the A the menu. C /A C /A C button to select C button to select and press the and press the /A C button to enter C button to select the item to be set and press the C /A 3. Press the A button to enter the menu. USB C PC TV-System 4. Press the A /A NTSC C /A C button to select an option and press the button to confirm. Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.
Connecting to a Computer You can use the Micro USB cable to connect the camera and copy (transmit) photos to a computer, printer or other device. Setting the USB Mode The camera’s Micro USB port can be set to connect with either a computer or a printer. The following steps will allow you to ensure that the camera is correctly configured to connect with a PC. 1. Press the A the menu. C /A C button to select「USB」and press the 2.
Transferring files to your computer The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy folders and files in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy any typical folder or file. Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a computer. 1. Make sure the computer is turned on. 2. Connect one end of the supplied Micro USB cable to the Micro USB port on your camera. 3.
Connecting to a PICTBRIDGE™ Compatible Printer PICTBRIDGE™ technology allows printing of the photos saved in the memory card by the printer. To find out if a printer is PICTBRIDGE™ C button to C /A 2. Press the A compatible, simply look for the select「Printer」and press the button PICTBRIDGE™ logo on the packaging or to confirm. check the owner’s manual for specifications.
Connecting to your Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. Connect one end of the supplied Micro USB cable to the Micro USB port on your camera. If the camera is not connected to a PICTBRIDGE™ compatible printer, the following error message will appear on the LCD. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the printer.
Using the PICTBRIDGE™ Menu After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PICTBRIDGE™ menu will appear. PictBridge Print (with Date) Print (without Date) Print Index Print DPOF Images Print (with Date) If you have set the date and time on your camera, the date and time will be recorded and saved with each photo you take. 1. In the PICTBRIDGE™ menu, select「Print (with Date)」and the screen as shown below appears. Exit C button to select a C /A Press the A C button to menu item and press the /A enter the item.
Print (without Date) C button to C /A 3. Press the A select the number of copies for the currently displayed photo. 4. Press the button and the following screen will appear. Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them. 1. In the PICTBRIDGE™ menu, select「Print (without Date)」and the screen as shown below appears. Print (with Date) Yes 01 Cancel Back 5. Select「Yes」and press the button to confirm printing; select「Cancel」and press the button to cancel printing. C /A 2.
4. Press the button and the following screen will appear. Print (Without Date) Print Index You can print all photos in the camera via this function. 1. In the PICTBRIDGE™ menu, select「Print Index」and the screen as shown below appears. Yes Cancel 5. Select「Yes」and press the button to confirm printing; select「Cancel」and press the button to cancel printing. Print Index Yes Cancel 2. Select「Yes」and press the button to confirm printing; select「Cancel」and press the button to cancel printing.
Print DPOF Images Exit To use DPOF printing, you must select your photos for printing using the DPOF settings beforehand. See “DPOF” section on page 89. Select「Exit」to exit the PICTBRIDGE™ menu. At this time, the message「Remove USB Cable!」appears on the screen. 1. In the PICTBRIDGE™ menu, select「Print DPOF Images」and the screen as shown below appears. Remove USB Cable! Print DPOF Images Yes Cancel Disconnect the Micro USB cable from the camera and printer. 2.
Video System You can use the AV cable (which should be purchased separately) to connect the camera and the television for the video output. Connect one end of the AV cable to USB/AV port of the camera; connect the other end to AV-OUT port of the television. Adjust the format of the video output system according to your requirements, and the steps are as follows: C /A 1. Press the A to enter the menu. C button to select「TV-System」and press the 2.
APPENDICES Product Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Image Sensor Lens Type 1/2.3”BSI CMOS Effective Pixels 16.35 Megapixels Total Pixels 16.76 Megapixels Focal Length 4.25mm (Wide) — 225.25mm (Tele) 35mm film equivalent 23.7mm (Wide) — 1255.9mm (Tele) F number F2.8 (Wide) ~ F5.
Number of Recording Pixels Still Image Movie (3:2) (16:9) 16MP: 4608 X 3456 10MP: 3648 X 2736 5MP: 2592 X 1944 3MP: 2048 X 1536 0.3MP: 640 X 480 14MP: 4608 X 3072 12MP: 4608 X 2592 2MP: 1920 X 1080 1920 X 1080 (30fps), 1280 X 720 (60fps/30fps), 640 X 480 (30fps), High-Speed Movie: 640 X 480 (120fps) Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes File Format 108 (4:3) Still Image Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Movie MOV [Image: H.
Scan Panorama Up to 360° LCD 3.
Internal Memory: Approx. 8MB 110 Recording Media SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB Support) [MMC Card Not Supported] Multi-Language Support 11 Languages Jacks AV-OUT/USB 2.0 (Micro 5 pin USB) Wireless Yes Remote Control Yes (via iOS/Android Device) Power Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LB-060, 3.7V 1100mAh, In-Camera Charging Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Approx.
Prompts and Warning Messages Message Description Action Warning! Battery exhausted. Camera battery is depleted. It is a warning indicating that the camera is going to shut off. Charge battery or replace with a charged battery. Lens obstruction, Re-start Camera. The lens is jammed or some foreign object is preventing the lens from functioning properly. Turn off the camera and restart it to reset the lens. Suggest using tripod.
Message 112 Description Action Remove USB Cable! Indicates that you can disconnect the Micro USB cable. The message disappears after you disconnect the Micro USB cable. Connection Failed! Failure to connect to PC, printer, or TV-system. Remove cable, reinsert cable, and retry connection. Write Protect ! The SD card is locked. Turn off camera and remove SD card. Slide tab on the side of card to unlock. Card Full ! The memory of the SD card is full.
Message Description Action The card cannot be recognized after being formatted. Check that the SD card is compatible with the camera. Card is not formatted. An error has occurred with the memory card. Format the memory card. This will erase all data on the card; be sure to copy the data from the card onto another device if you wish to keep it. Slow access When a card lower than Class 4 is recording movie above HD, the writing speed will be slower and the recording will not continue.
Message 114 Description Action Exceeded maximum folder number. The folder number in the card exceeds the maximum folder number (999). Copy the data to your PC, and format the memory card. Too many pictures for fast processing. During Playback by Date, the images exceed specifications so it is not possible to play by date. The message will disappear after 2 seconds and return to Thumbnail 3x3 mode. Unable to recognize files.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on Possible Causes The battery has been depleted. The battery is not inserted correctly. Camera turns off suddenly during operation The batteries have been depleted. The picture is blurry Camera shakes while taking a picture. Images and video files cannot be saved The SD memory card is full. The memory card is locked. Solution Recharge the battery. Correctly reinstall the battery. Recharge the battery.
Problem 116 Possible Causes Solution Check the connection between the camera and printer. Use a PICTBRIDGE™ compatible printer. Load paper into the printer or replace the ink cartridge in the printer. Remove the jammed paper. Use a memory card with write Class 4 or higher than 4 to improve performance. Images will not print from the connected printer The camera is not connected to the printer correctly. The printer is not PICTBRIDGE™ compatible. The printer is out of paper or ink.
When shooting with stacked filters attached, the corners of the photo may turn dark (Vignetting effect) because the filter holder blocks light from reaching the camera image sensor; especially, at wide angle zoom control settings. Please take test shots and review the results when using stacked filters. (Filter size : Φ52mm) If you choose to change the factory assigned, random Wireless password on your camera, please be sure to update and enter the new randomly assigned password on your smart device.
Memory Card Compatibility Refer to the chart below for compatible types of SD cards (√: Compatible X: Not Compatible) micro SD micro SDHC micro SDXC Conversion adapter to SD card SD SDHC SDXC Format FAT12, 16 FAT32 exFAT - FAT12, 16 FAT32 exFAT Capacity Up to 2GB 4~32GB 64GB~2TB - Up to 2GB 4~32GB 64GB~2TB Compatibility X X X √ √ √ X It indicates that the writing speed class will be displayed on the memory card.
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