Minolta DIMAGE G400 User manual

The New 4.0 Megapixel DiMAGE G400

Osaka, Japan, September 26th, 2003: The new DiMAGE G400 is a high-performance

digital camera housed in a slim, stylish body. This 4.0 megapixel camera creates

beautiful images at the touch of a button. In spite of its size, the DiMAGE G400 has

powerful imaging tools and a dual memory-card slot.

The DiMAGE G400 has a fast 0.7 second startup time. A newly designed signal-

processing engine makes this compact camera twice as fast as the DiMAGE G500. You

can turn the camera on, focus, set the exposure, capture an image, and turn the camera

off in 1.5 seconds. It takes less than a second from turning the camera on to being ready

to capture a sharp, well-exposed image.

When photographing events or spontaneous facial expressions, the DiMAGE G400 has

the technology to capture the moment. The camera can focus and determine the

exposure in approximately 0.2 second and the shutter-release time lag is approximately

0.03 second. Hybrid Adaptive A*IPS optimizes autofocus, autoexposure, and auto white-

balance processing for fast response. The DiMAGE G400 employs Rapid AF to ensure

sharp images with minimum delay. Rapid AF uses a passive AF sensor to instantly

estimate the distance to the subject and the camera’s CCD to determine the precise

focus point.

The DiMAGE G400 has an equally impressive performance during playback. Playback

mode starts up in approximately 0.2 second. A still image can be seamlessly enlarged

from 1X to 12X in 1.5 seconds.

Dressed in an elegant metal case, the DiMAGE G400 is a stylish companion. The G400

can be easily slipped into a pocket or bag and taken wherever you go for business or

pleasure. The DiMAGE G400 follows the tried and true design of traditional film cameras.

Its form is simply a product of its function.

The DiMAGE G400 has a 4.2 megapixel CCD allowing anyone to take beautiful images.

The 3X GT Hexanon zoom lens employs seven elements in six groups to provide sharp,

high-contrast images. The lens is designed to minimize flare and off-axis aberrations so

that the tonal range and detail in the scene are apparent in the final image. The new

signal-processing engine ensures the images captured with the CCD are reproduced as

accurately as possible.

Advanced amateurs will appreciate the image-making features included in the DiMAGE

G400. Color, sharpness, and contrast can be controlled to create the image you want.

And the color-balance function allows you to change the relative proportions of the red,

green, and blue to shift the overall color of an image.

Dark noise, an ever-present problem in electronic systems, manifests itself by giving a

grainy or sandy appearance to images taken with long exposures. DiMAGE G400

combats this with a noise-reduction function, which automatically activates for exposures

of 1/2 second or longer.

The DiMAGE G400 is easy to use. The built-in lens cover not only protects the optical

zoom, but also turns the camera on and off in one smooth movement. Buttons and

controls are ergonomically placed to facilitate operation. And the familiar click of a film-

camera shutter sound gives a positive confirmation an image has been captured.

Close-up photographs can be made of small objects. The DiMAGE G400 can focus as

close as 5cm (2 in). At its maximum magnification, an area of 8 x 6cm (3.1 x 2.4 in) is

covered.

The DiMAGE G400 has a dual card-slot system for flexible image storage. Both Memory

Sticks and SD Memory Cards can be used singly or in combination. When both memory

card types are used with the camera at the same time, up 640MB of data can be saved

depending on the capacity of the cards. This eliminates the worries of running out of

memory during those important events.

Despite its small size, the DiMAGE G400 is packed with features. The Super Continuous

mode takes a series of three images at a rate of 2.5 frames per second. Six scene-select

modes allow you to quickly optimize camera operation for specific subjects. Auto

bracketing makes a three-frame exposure or focus bracket of a scene to guarantee you

get the best result. Exposures can be set manually. The camera can store and recall two

sets of frequently used camera settings.

The DiMAGE G400 is not restricted to taking photographs. 320x240 XR (Extended

Recording) Movies with audio can be made. The length of the movie clip is only limited

by the storage capacity of the memory cards in use. Audio can be recorded by itself or

attached to a recorded still image.

Still images can easily be shared electronically. Favorite images can be resized to

640x480 or 320x240 in the camera. Simply connect the camera to a computer with the

supplied USB cable to transfer the data so that it can be attached to an e-mail or posted

on the web.

The DiMAGE G400 is supplied with a high-performance, rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

The battery will let you shoot in confidence during any event.

The DiMAGE G400 is Exif Print compatible. Menus can be displayed in seven

languages: Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese.

The slim, stylish DiMAGE G400 is a high-performance digital camera. Within its compact

body, the DiMAGE G400 has powerful imaging tools and a dual memory-card slot. It

makes capturing beautiful 4-megapixel images simple.

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Technical Specifications

Number of effective pixels: 4.0 million

CCD: 1/2.5-type interline primary-color CCD

Total pixels: 4.2 million

Camera sensitivity: Auto, ISO 50, 100, 200, 400 equivalents

Focal length: 5.6 – 16.8mm (35mm equivalent: 34 - 101mm)

Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups

Maximum aperture: f/2.8 – f/4.9

Minimum focus distance: Wide: 0.5 m / 1.6 ft. from front of lens

Telephoto: 0.8m / 2.6 ft. from front of lens

Wide: 0.54 m / 1.8 ft. from CCD

Telephoto: 0.84 m / 2.8 ft. from CCD

Macro focus range:

Super Macro Standard macro

Focal length Telephoto* Wide Telephoto

From front of

lens

20-40 cm/

7.9–15.7 in.

5cm / 2 in. to

infinity

50cm / 19.7 in.

to infinity

From CCD 24-44 cm/

9.4–17.3 in.

9 cm / 3.5 in. to

infinity

54cm / 21.3 in.

to infinity

* at telephoto position only.

Area covered at maximum magnification:

8 x 6 cm / 3.1 x 2.4 in. (approx.)

Viewfinder type: Optical real-image zoom viewfinder

LCD monitor: 3.8cm (1.5 inch) TFT color monitor

Total number of pixels: 76,800

Automatic monitor amplification

Shutter: CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter

Shutter speed range: 1 - 1/2000 s in programmed AE and aperture-priority

modes

15 - 1/1000 s in manual exposure mode

Autofocus system: Rapid AF: a combination of a passive AF sensor with the

video AF system.

Metering: Center-weighted, Spot

Exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture priority, Manual

Exposure compensation: ±2 Ev in 0.3 increments

Flash range: Wide: 0.5 – 2.3 m / 1.6 – 7.5 ft. (approx.)

Telephoto: 0.8 – 1.3 m / 2.6 – 4.3 ft. (approx.)

(Camera sensitivity: auto)

Flash modes: Autoflash, Autoflash with red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in

with red-eye reduction, Off

Flash compensation: ± 1 Ev in 0.5 increments

Scene selection: Portrait, Scenery, Night, Snap, Sports, Angel

Continuous advance: - Super Continuous:

2.5 fps (approx.)

- Standard continuous: 1.1 fps (approx.)

* Actual speed may vary depending upon the subject and camera

settings.

A maximum of 3 frames can be captured at one time with

the Super Continuous drive mode. The number of frames

with the standard-continuous drive mode is only limited

by the memory card capacity.

* Actual number of images may vary depending upon the

subject and camera settings.

Auto bracketing: Exposure, Focus

Exposure: Three-frame bracket in 0.3 Ev increments

Focus: Three-frame bracket

Self-timer: 10 s, 3s (approx.)

Movie recording: Recording time dependent on memory card capacity and

image quality.

Frame rate: 15 fps

Audio recording: Recording time dependent on memory card capacity.

Monaural audio only.

White-balance control: Automatic, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten,

Fluorescent)

Contrast compensation: Five levels

Color saturation compensation:

Five levels

Sharpness settings: Five levels

Color balance: Five levels for each RGB channel

Color modes: Standard, Cold, Warm, Black and white, Sepia

Digital zoom: 2x

Resize: Creates a VGA (640x480) or QVGA (320x240) image for

transmission.

Image quality modes: 4M Fine (2272x1704)

4M Normal (2272x1704)

2M (1600 x 1200)

VGA (640 x 480)

Number of recorded pixels (Still images):

2272x1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480

Number of recorded pixels (Movie clips):

320 x 240

Storage capacity: Approximate storage capacity of a 16 MB SD (Secure

Digital) Memory Card:

4M Fine 4M Normal 2M VGA

8 frames 16 frames 33 frames 133 frames

* Movie clips recorded with audio.

* Actual number of images may vary depending upon the

subject and memory card.

File format: JPEG, Motion JPEG (AVI), WAVE

DCF-compliant

DPOF-compliant (Supported by printing functions in ver.

1.1)

Exif 2.2

Printing output control: Exif Print

Recording media: SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards, MultiMediaCards,

Memory Stick

Computer interface: Full-speed 12Mbps USB

Battery: One NP-600 lithium-ion battery

Battery performance (Playback):

Approximate continuous playback time: 200 min.

Battery performance (Recording):

Approximate number of recorded images: 185 frames

with LCD monitor on, 4M Normal image quality

(2272x1704) and flash used with 50% of the frames.

External power source: 4.7 V DC with specified AC adapter (sold separately)

Dimensions: Width: 93.5 mm / 3.68 in.

Height: 55.5 mm / 2.19 in.

Depth: from 23 mm (0.91 in.) to 26 mm (1.02 in.) at the

LCD monitor

Weight: 180 g / 6.3 oz. (approx.) without batteries or recording

media

Operating temperature: 0-50ºC / 32-122°F

Standard accessories: Neck Strap NS-DG130

USB cable USB-810

16 MB SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card

Lithium-ion Battery NP-600

Lithium-ion Battery Charger BC-600E, BC-600GB, or BC-600U

DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM

Optional accessories: AC Adapter AC-9E, AC-9GB, or AC-9U

Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information available at the

time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

Minimum System Requirements

IBM PC/AT compatibles:

Computers: IBM PC/AT compatible computers with preinstalled Windows XP

Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows Me, Windows

2000 Professional, Windows 98*, or Windows 98 Second Edition*

and with a USB port as standard interface.

RAM: 16MB of RAM (32MB or more recommended)

Monitor: 640x480 monitor capable of displaying 32,000 colors

Others: CD-ROM drive

Apple Macintosh Computers:

Computers: Apple Macintosh computers with Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, and Mac

OS X v. 10.0.4-10.2 and with a USB port as standard interface.

CPU: PowerPC

RAM: 16MB of RAM (32MB or more recommended)

Monitor: 640x480 monitor capable of displaying 32,000 colors

Others: CD-ROM drive

• The computer and operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to support USB

interface.

• Problems may be encountered depending on what other USB devices are being used in parallel with

this product.

• Only a built-in USB port is supported. Problems may be encountered when the camera is connected

to a USB hub.

• Normal operation may not be possible even when all the system requirements are met.

* Users with Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition operating systems must install dedicated

driver software included in the DiMAGE G400 package.

System requirements are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and

are subject to change without notice.

DiMAGE is a trademark or registered trademark of Konica Minolta Camera, Inc. Windows is

either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or

other countries. Macintosh is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. All

other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

owners..

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