20 Most Recent Konica Minolta DiMAGE A1 Digital Camera - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Check the following: 1. When there are several folders inside DCIM folder in the card, the images can be played back by the unit of folder. Select "View folder" from playback menu. 2. When the folder organization and the folder name are changed, the images may not be played back by the camera. Try it after returning to the initial set. 3. The image files edited or rotated on PC may not be played back. In this case it is impossible to play back the images by the camera.

It is possible to reproduce the more vivid color by Adobe RGB because this can obtain more color space than sRGB. At processing image and editing the degree of freedom of Adobe RGB is high. However some colors cannot be reproduced on monitor of PC, and sometimes the images look almost same as those recorded by sRGB. Some cases you can obtain the effects when printing as some colors can be reproduced by printer though the colors which are impossible to reproduce on monitor of PC.

In general, the file size of captured image depends on which image size and quality you have selected. Since the image size may vary depending on scenes and subjects, these are approximate values only. Image size 2560x1920 / 2080x1560 /1600x1200 / 640x480 Std: 1,491KB /1,025KB / 656KB / 240KB FINE: 2,520KB /1,704KB / 1,058KB / 320 KB X.FIN: 4,920KB / 3,289KB / 1,995KB / 420KB TIFF: 14,520KB / 9,506KB / 5,625KB / 900KB RAW: 7,373KB Movie: 522KB/s

Yes, it is possible to control the camera from PC with "DiMAGE Capture".(sold separately)

Windows XP (Home Edition, Professional), Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, or Windows 98 Second Edition, Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2, and Mac OS X (v10.1.3-10.1.5, v10.2.1-10.2.5)

Yes, it is possible to use Minolta SD-CF adaptor SD-CF1.

This is the external battery pack for DiMAGE 7, 7i,7Hi, 5, S414, S404 and S304. This is the type of external battery pack to connect the camera and the battery part with cord. Taking a picture while keeping the battery part only warm in a cold place. As there is a belt loop at the part of battery, it does not bother to capture images. Battery:Two lithium batteries NP-100 Battery performance: Approx. 580 frames(recording), Approx. 580 min(playback) Accessories: Battery Charger BC-100, Lithium ion battery NP-100(2pcs), Battery holder BH-100 Optional: Battery Charger BC100 is sold separately. BC-100 specifications: INPUT: AC100-240V/50-60Hz, OUTPUT: DC8.4V1.1A

ICC profile can be used in any ICC aware application or platform, and describes usable information to convert into a color space which defined by ICC (International Color Consortium). DiMAGE A1 has a function to embed ICC file to the captured image. Please make use of the function "Embedded Adobe RGB" to use correct color information on application software which corresponds to color management system.

No, you cannot. This is due, not only to the shape of the plug, but also to the fact that the AC cable for BC-400 do not comply with overseas regulations. Though the label on BC-400 indicates the voltage rating (100-240V), the durability of the power cord for each type of BC-400 differs respectively. Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by use of AC adapter or BC-400 not warranted in the region. The mentioned electric cords may not be inseted to the power receptacle. In this case please obtain the transform adaptor at the local dealers. (Please be noted that especially in China there are 5 or 6 types of plug .) Warning: Please be careful when pulling in/out the cord from the power receptacle for the electric shock prevention.

The DiMAGE A1 has a 46mm (1.8 inch) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD Monitor, which displays approximately 118,000 pixels. This LCD monitor is tiltable (20 deg. downward and 90 deg. upward).

Yes, it does. It is usable with any external flash using sync cord to sync terminal. (sync voltage: below 400V, correspond to antipolarity)

Yes. Wireless / Remote Flash allows the camera to control Minolta 5600HS(D) and 3600HS(D) flash unit. (sold separately)

Yes. The following Minolta dedicated external flash units are compatible with the DiMAGE A1 for automatic flash control: Program Flash 3600HS(D), Program Flash 5600HS(D), *Program Flash 2500(D), Macro Twin Flash 2400*, Macro Ring Flash 1200*. * Program Flash 2500(D) will be available around August, 2003. *Macro Flash Controller is necessary

The DiMAGE A1 employs three metering modes; ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering, Preflash-TTL metering and Manual. The ADI flash metering mode combines distance information from the autofocusing system with information from a pre-flash exposure. On the other hand, in Preflash -TTL metering mode, the exposure is calculated with a pre-flash only. Flash emission control is manually selectable in three levels from 1/1, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16. Pre-flash TTL metering must be used when a diffuser is attached to an external flash or a filter to the lens. Attachment of those accessories may cause error in distance information necessary for ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) metering due to reduced entering light. While manual output control is active, pre-flash will not burst.

It takes approximately 150 minutes for a single battery.

No, it is not. But the camera can automatically balance the CCD sensitivity to enable autofocus even in low-light condition.

The DiMAGE A1 controls shutter speed in the range of 30 sec. to 1/16000 sec. in 1/3 increments. (at bulb maximum 30 sec.).

In wide-angle macro mode, the minimum focus range is as close as 30cm from CCD(21cm from the lens front.) At this point, the magnification is 0.03x (equivalent to 0.12x in 35mm format). (Focal length is7.2mm. At maximum magnification 283mmx213mm of the subject can be captured.) In telephoto macro mode, the minimum focus range is 25cm from CCD(13cm from the lens front )and the magnification is 0.177x (equivalent to 0.7x in 35mm format). (Focal length is42.7mm to 50.8mm. At maximum magnification 50mmx37mm of the subject can be captured.)

The following White balance settings are available for the A1: AUTO, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Shade, Cloudy, Flash and Custom1 to 3) The following slight adjustment is possible: * At setting Daylight, Tungsten, Shade, Cloudy and Flash: +3 to -3 (one unit is approximately equal to a 10 mired shift.) *At fluorescent lamp setting: equivalent to 7 fluorescent lamp(3 -wavelength colored fluorescent bulb, 3 wavelength white fluorescent lamp, 3 -wavelength neutral white fluorescent lamp, 3-wavelength daylight fluorescent lamp, white fluorescent, neutral white fluorescent, daylight fluorescent lamp)

The focus area can be set for Wide Focus Area or Spot Focus Point. When selecting the Spot Focus Point, the DiMAGE A1 can be set "Flex Focus Point (FFP) ".