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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K INTRODUCTION 6 MILLION PIXEL RESOLUTION The ideal basis for excellent image quality is the The Dynax 5D is a digital SLR equipped with state- large, high resolution 6.1 Megapixel CCD (23.5 x of the-art technology. The camera combines high image quality with versatile advanced features and 15.7mm). The high resolution provides impressive easy, intuitive operation. large format prints up to a size of 30 x 50cm. We would like to introduce the most popular 2.5 INCH LCD MONITOR p
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K COMPACT DESIGN AND INTUITIVE OPERATION EXTENSIVE ACCESSORY RANGE The Dynax 5D combines sophisticated features An extensive range of system accessories of the and intuitive handling in a very compact camera Dynax series, including Program and Macro body. Further functions are located on the camera flashes, remote cable, camera bags, angle finder back for intuitive control of the Dynax 5D. and more, expand the creativity the photographer. *1) All lenses of the Konica Minolta A
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K PHOTO SUBJECTS – PORTRAIT Portraiture is one of the classic genre of photography. An expressive portrait is not just Aperture 2.8 beautiful to look at, knowing a few photographic techniques will turn a photo into a masterpiece. Aperture 11 The Dynax 5D is equipped with a special portrait subject program mode. By turning the function GB wheel to the portrait mode, the camera 1m 2m 3m 4m automatically chooses a large aperture to achieve D The aperture determines the depth of
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K TIP: With the Dynax 5D it is possible to choose Accessory softeners like the Konica Minolta individual AF sensors, so it is easy to place Portrayer P filter set provide a smooth and one of the AF sensors right on the person's harmonic reproduction of skin tones. eye. 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 GB illumina
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K PHOTO SUBJECTS – SPORT/ACTION 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 GB Filling the image area with the subject from a distance requires lenses with a longer focal length D (over 100mm). Telephoto lenses or zoom lenses With a slower shutter speed a very dynamic effect with a large aperture (e.g. AF 10
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 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. Lens AF 70-200mm/2.8 Apo G (D) SSM GB IMAGES OF KIDS Zoom lenses with a medium focal length – such D as the AF 28-75mm f/2.8 (D) (equivalent to 42- 113mm in 35mm format) – are perfectly suited to F most shooting co
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K PHOTO SUBJECTS – MACRO The extensive accessory range of the Dynax 5D (with the Dynax 5D an area of 23,5 x 15,7 mm is perfectly suited capturing impressive images can be captured full frame) whilst remaining a of tiny objects. Not only insects and flowers can distance to the subject. 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, GB
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 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. GB D Ring Flash 1200 and Twin Flash 2400 F The Macro Twin Flash 2400 offers nearly unlimited ES flexibility and illumination options for close distance shots. Two independent reflectors can MACRO FLASH I be positioned anywhere around the subject. To achi
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K PHOTO SUBJECTS – ARCHITECTURE Documenting historical, famous or modern TIP: To avoid converging verticals (parallel buildings has always been a popular subject for lines seeming to converge at a vanishing point) ambitious photographers . The landscape mode the camera should only be tilted upwards to of the Dynax 5D is perfectly suitable for this job. a small extent when photographing tall A small aperture with low ISO setting delivers buildings. great depth of field combine
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K PHOTO SUBJECTS – NIGHT PORTRAIT / SUNSET from the available light, because it is outside of SUNSET the range of the flash light. Sunset mode provides special settings that meet Effective use of the built-in flash is only possible the extraordinary light conditions of landscapes within its range. To illuminate a large group of at dusk and dawn. The mode is optimised to people or larger objects, a more powerful Program reproduce the rich, warm colours of sunsets. Flash (2500
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K PHOTOKNOWLEDGE – ZONE MATCHING The atmosphere, character and message of an HIGH-KEY ZONE MATCHING image are quintessentially influenced by the High-key mode provides fine highlight detail on distribution of black and white areas in the tonal images that consist of mainly bright areas. values. In classic photography the specific Exposure, sensitivity and gradation are adjusted subject-related use of illumination is described in the best possible way so that the hightlights a
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K PHOTOKNOWLEDGE – SIZE / QUALITY In the camera menu you find the topics “Image WHAT IMAGE SIZE IS THE BEST TO USE? Size” and “Quality”. The result of both is similar in The maximum output size of an image (how large one way, but the way they work differs a lot. Using it can be printed), depends on the amount of data those functions means, that choosing a higher the file contains. An A4 size print for example “Quality” or a larger “Image Size” leads to fewer needs at least 3 m
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K „Extra Fine“, „Fine“, „Standard“ indicate how much RAW Choosing RAW „Quality“, the image is always an image becomes folded (how much it is recorded at the maximum resolution (full image compressed). The more an image is compressed, size). The RAW format saves the image data before the more image details get lost. Shooting objects the actual calculations of colour, contrast, and with a very fine structure, it is recommended to sharpness of the camera software start. Those use
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K PHOTOKNOWLEDGE – ANTI-SHAKE Despite autofocus it is still possible that pictures THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF LIGHT may be blurred. Often it is not the fault of the To expose a picture correctly a particular amount autofocus system but rather the result of camera of light is necessary. For that the camera has two shake. Unfortunately camera shake happens possibilities to control the amount of light. Either frequently and it is a particular problem when the aperture can be changed o
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K KONICA MINOLTA - LENSES MIRROR TELE LENS The high speed fixed focal length tele lens AF 300mm f/2.8 is due to its high image quality Extreme telephoto capture are possible with the not just a dream lens for ambitioned nature or AF 500 mm f/8 Reflex, the world’s first AF sports photographers. telephoto mirror lens. Due to its compact and light weight design it is extremely popular among These two brilliant lenses are perfectly nature photographers. supported by the Anti-Shake
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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K TIP: Discover the night sky and try out some astrology photography. With the AF APO 600 mm f/4 G for example, full format capture of the moon are no problem with an effective focal length of 900 mm when mounted on the Dynax 5D! DT TECHNOLOGY GB The lenses of the DT series (abbr. for Digital Technology) are exclusively developed for the digital Dynax Lens AF 16 mm f/2.8 Fisheye cameras. The image circle of the lenses is adjusted D to the CCD´s size. F TIP: Be creative and ex
