Konica Minolta Dynax DYNAX 5D Manual

Guide Book

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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.
We would like to introduce the most popular
photographic topics and provide tips with regard
to camera settings and use of the Dynax system
accessories so that you can get the most out of
the Dynax 5D.
You obtain more info on Konica Minolta Cameras
and accessories on
www.konicaminoltaphotoworld.com
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6 MILLION PIXEL RESOLUTION
The ideal basis for excellent image quality is the
large, high resolution 6.1 Megapixel CCD (23.5 x
15.7mm). The high resolution provides impressive
large format prints up to a size of 30 x 50cm.
2.5 INCH LCD MONITOR
The 2.5-inch (6.3cm) LCD monitor’s large screen
makes it easy to check the details of images you’ve
taken. Capable of simultaneous image and
histogram display, the large LCD monitor also
guides you through the intuitive camera
menu.
CONTENT..................................Page
Introduction....................................1
Features ...........................................1
Photo Subjects
Landscape ............................3
Portrait ..................................4
Sport/Action..........................6
Macro ....................................8
Architecture.........................10
Night Portrait / Sunset .........11
Photoknowledge
White Balance............................12
Zone Matching...........................13
Special lenses ............................14
Anti-Shake ...................................16
Accessories
Lenses............................................18
Program Flashes.......................22
System Accessories................24

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COMPACT DESIGN AND INTUITIVE OPERATION
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 AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS
In addition to extensive manual controls the
camera also offers advanced automatic functions,
which benefit from the centuries of Konica Minolta
experience. Automatic exposure modes enable
a novice to photography to take expressive
portraits, impressive landscape shots and exciting
shots of sporting events.
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EXTENSIVE ACCESSORY RANGE
An extensive range of system accessories of the
Dynax series, including Program and Macro
flashes, remote cable, camera bags, angle finder
and more, expand the creativity the photographer.
All lenses*1)of the Konica Minolta AF series can
be used with the Dynax 5D and are compatible
to the Konica Minolta Anti-Shake System.
KONICA MINOLTA ANTI-SHAKE SYSTEM
What sets the DYNAX 5D’s Anti-Shake apart from
all other camera-shake compensation systems
is its exclusive CCD-Shift mechanism.
It’s so effective you can shoot at shutter speeds
two or three steps slower than what you could
use without it. And because the mechanism is
integrated directly into the camera’s body, it works
with virtually any Konica Minolta Dynax AF lens*1).
*1) With the AF Macro Zoom 3X - 1X and some special lenses
the Anti-Shake-System is turned off.

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Portraiture is one of the classic genre 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 portrait mode, the camera
automatically chooses a large aperture to achieve
a small depth of field.
SMALL TELEPHOTO LENS
Using a short telephoto lens (85mm or more)
narrows the angle of view and the portrait conveys
a more flattering expression. With a longer focal
length the depth of field decreases as well.
A short focal length (smaller than 50mm) should
be avoided.
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LARGE APERTURE
The use of a large aperture (e.g. f/2.8) enables a
narrow depth of field, so that the person is
distinctly separated from the background. The
depth of field can be so small, that only the eyes
are perfectly sharp and the tip of the nose and
the ears are slightly defocused.
The aperture determines the depth of field
Aperture 2.8
Aperture 11
1m 2m 3m 4m
PHOTO SUBJECTS – PORTRAIT

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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 ILLUMINATION
Hard illumination, e.g. a flash coming from the
front is very unflattering. Wrinkles and little
imperfections of the skin become emphasised
by the hard illumination and the face seems
expressionless. By pointing the flash to the ceiling
or using a flash diffuser to achieve a softer light.
The results will be more pleasing, especially to
the model!
Accessory softeners like the Konica Minolta
Portrayer P filter set provide a smooth and
harmonic reproduction of skin tones.
WIRELESS FLASH
The Program Flashes 3600HS (D) and 5600HS
(D) can be controlled by wireless with the Dynax
5D. This enables the photographer to position
the flash to the side to achieve a more natural
illumination. The flash could also be positioned
behind the person to create what's known as a
headlight.
TIP: The Dynax 5D also offers a portrait sRGB
colour space for extra smooth and detailed
rendering of skin tones (The portrait colour
mode has to be set in the camera menu).
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The picture on the left which was shot with direct flash, the
picture on the right was shot with indirect flash.
Program Flash 5600HS (D)

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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: To get good results under difficult light
conditions or with lenses with smaller
apertures, a high ISO number (e.g. ISO 800)
should be set on the camera. For short or
medium distances (up to 25 m) a Program
Flash can be used.
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Taking images of fast moving subjects is a great
challenge for both the photographer and the
camera equipment. Releasing the shutter at the
right moment is crucial for capturing an expressive
image.
SPORTING EVENTS
Filling the image area with the subject from a
distance requires lenses with a longer focal length
(over 100mm). Telephoto lenses or zoom lenses
with a large aperture (e.g. AF 100-300mm f/4.5-
5.6 APO (D)) are most suitable, so that shooting
with fast shutter speeds is still possible when the
light conditions are not perfect. This enables the
photographer to “freeze” a fast movement. The
narrow depth of field that results from the large
aperture separates the main subject from its
background for even greater emphasis.
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Lens AF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 APO (D)
PHOTO SUBJECTS – SPORT/ACTION

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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” (Continuous AF) to be able to release
the shutter at any time.
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Lens AF 70-200mm/2.8 Apo G (D) SSM
CONTINUOUS ADVANCE
Thanks to the high speed Continuous Advance
of the Dynax 5D the decisive moment of even a
fast-moving subject can be captured easily. The
photographer can capture a sequence of pictures
of a moving subject , then select the best shot
afterwards.
TIP: The pre-flash for the "Red-Eye-Reduction"
has to be turned off, as otherwise an
unavoidable time lag occurs from pressing
the shutter release button to the picture being
taken. That makes a snapshot nearly
impossible. To reduce red eye on photos, the
use of a Program Flash is recommended (e.g.
3600HS (D)). Due to the larger distance from
the flash to the optical axis, the chance of
redeye is greatly reduced.
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The continuous auto focus mode of the Dynax 5D makes for
easy shooting of moving objects.

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(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 captured in extraordinary perspectives that
are usually concealed to us in every day life. Full
frame images can be taken of nearly everything
you can think of, such as watches, jewellery,
coins, stamps etc.
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY
When you are photographing small animals like
insects, the photographer needs to keep a
distance from the subject to avoid disturbing
them or casting a shadow across the scene. A
macro lens with a long focal length (AF 100mm
f/2.8 Macro (D) or AF 200mm f/4 Macro Apo G)
offers a maximum magnification of 1:1
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PHOTO SUBJECTS – MACRO

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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 reduce
shake that results from the use of longer shutter
speeds.
MACRO FLASH
To achieve the best illumination conditions at
close distances and to freeze subject movement,
two special System Flashes can assist the
photographer: the Macro Ring Flash 1200 and
the Macro Twin Flash 2400. Both flashes can be
controlled automatically by the camera in all
exposure modes.
The four separately controllable flash tubes of
the Macro Ring Flash 1200 provides a constant
illumination over the whole image without the
loss of a three-dimensional impression.
The Macro Twin Flash 2400 offers nearly unlimited
flexibility and illumination options for close
distance shots. Two independent reflectors can
be positioned anywhere around the subject.
Ring Flash 1200 and Twin Flash 2400
The macro flashes perfectly control the illumination of even
small objects.