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.

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.

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.

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