x Konica Minoltas first Digital Single Reflex Camera x First DSLR with in body integrated Anti-Shake System x 6 Megapixel CCD (23.5 x 15.6 mm) x High performance Optical Viewfinder x High Speed Auto Focus System 9 areas, 8 lines x Large 2.5-type TFT monitor Positioning street prices August 2004

Canon 1Ds/Mark II Nikon D2H High End 6.764.-/3.999.-€ 3.887.-€

Canon 10D Nikon D100 Middle Class Konica Minolta 1.399.-€ 1.444.-€ Dynax 7D

Entry Model Canon D300 Nikon D70 919.-€ 1.017.-€ Comparison D7D/A2

Comparison D7D/A2 DiMAGE A2 Dynax 7D Resolution 8 Megapixel 6 Megapixel Focal Lens 28 -200 mm 24 – 900 mm (22.5 - 300 mm) (crop. 1.5) CCD Size 2/3 inch Type 23.5x15.6 mm AF-System Video AF Phase-Detection AE -Metering CCD-Metering SPC Metering Flash Metering CCD-Metering SPC Metering Viewfinder Electronic Optical Viewfinder Viewfinder White balance CCD CCD

SPC (silicone photo cell) CCD Sensor

DiMAGE CCD A2/ CCD Dynax 7D

2/3 inch Type 23.5x15.6 mm

15.6 mm 11 mm 6.6 mm 28,4 mm

8.8 mm

2/3 inch 23.5 mm

= unit cell size 2.7x2.7 µm = unit cell size 7.8x7.8 µm CCD Sensor

Comparison of Sensor Types

Konica Minolta Nikon D70 Nikon D100 Canon 300D Dynax 7D

Sensor CCD CCD CCD CMOS Type 23,5x15,7 mm 23,7x15,6 mm 23,7x15,6 mm 22,7x15,1 mm (APS-C size) (APS-C size) (APS-C size)

PENTAX *ist D OLYMPUS E-1 FUJIFILM Canon 10D FinePix S2 Pro

Sensor CCD Four-thirds size Super-CCD CMOS Type 23,7x15,6 mm CCD 23,3x15,6 mm 22,7x15,1 mm (APS-C size) 17,3x13,0mm (APS-C size) (APS-C size) AS-System

CCD-Shift Anti-Shake System Anti Shake is compatible with almost every lens* • The cameras CCD is shifted in the X and Y dimension to compensate for the camera shaking • Two angular velocity sensors detect the camera shake User benefits: Compensation: • Shutter speed bracketing in max. 3 stages. Even beginners can take pictures in the • 2 - 3 steps in shutter speed with telephoto range under low lighting. fixed focus lens • Helps avoid failure shots so anyone can shoot with confidence. • ISO speed can be reduced to decrease noise * Except the Macro 3x-1x zoom lens 1.7-2.8 and special lenses • Macro photos without using a tripod AS-System

CCDS-Shift Anti-Shake System The accuracy of shake correction requires exact focal length information. For achieving precise control with almost every Konica Minolta lens the Dynax 7D performs the following controls: • The Dynax 7D has data about every AF lens produced by Konica Minolta in its ROM • For SSM and D–series lenses the focal length is provided by the interceded distance encoder. • For and non- D–series lenses the focal length is provided through the amount of AF-coupler movement. AS-System

SIDM (Smooth Impact Drive Mechanism) To compensate camera shake, the movement of the CCD has to be extremely fast and precise. The unique Konica Minolta SDIM is not only fast and precise but is also very small. The SIDM is a linear-drive acuter which moves the CCD bonded to the drive shaft. The piezoelectric element has the characteristic of expanding when voltage is applied. When the voltage is cut off, the piezoelectric element abruptly contracts, but the moving body remains. AS-System

SIDM Piezoelectric Movable element frame body Friction Anchor block Drive

Waveform of voltage applied to the Piezoelectric element

Intergradation of the Piezoelectric element AS-System

CCDS-Shift Anti-Shake System y-axis Marco: Anti-Shake works against shaking in the x- and y-axis. As result of the small depth of field, the shaking in the z-axis has a big effect on macro photography. Anti Shake works in macro photography but the performance is decreased. x-axis

z-axis AS-System

Frequency Range Optical Image Stabilisation works The frequency range has been only for high frequencies. shifted to high frequencies from Anti Shake works also for low DiMAGE A1/A2. Low frequencies will frequencies (1 to 2 Hz). This is the still be compensated. reason Anti Shake is able to compensate camera shaking with wide angle shots. AS-System

Displayed Information Vibration level from 1 to 5: Correctable Vibration level 5 with camera shake warning icon: Not correctable

User benefits: • Displays status information • Status confirmable at a glance Viewfinder

Displayed Information

Flash compensation indicator Camera shake warning Wireless/Remote flash indicator Frame-remaining counter Manual focus indicator Focus signal

Aperture display EV scale Shutter speed display AE-lock indicator

High speed sync indicator

Flash signal AS-System

Comparison CCD Shift / Optical Image Stabilisation One part of the optical system can be shifted to eliminate the influence of the camera shake. The camera shake is detected by gyro sensors. The amount of lens shift is calculated in the lens. without Stabilisation The optical image stabilization can compensate between one and two, or two and three speed steps (depending on the lens).

Stabilisation activated AS-System

Comparison CCD Shift / Optical Image Stabilisation

CCD-Shift Optical Stabilisation

Lens Almost every lens Only special expensive lenses (not available for every focal length) Compensation 2 – 3 steps 1 – 2 or 2 – 3 steps (depending on the lens) Macro Yes No Status Yes, No Information Displayed in viewfinder

Influence on No Color shading image quality possible Aperture range Not limited Limited Aperture range Marco Yes No AS-System

Image Stabilisation Focal length comparison Equivalent to 35mm format (1.5x for DSLR)

converter DiMAGE A1/A2/A200 converter

Dynax 7D one lens

one lens several lenses one lens

VR 80 - 400 mm 1.869.- €

VR 24-120mm 799.-€

one lens Several lenses one lens

75 - 135 mm 519.-€

28-300 mm 2.499.-.-€ 22.5 mm 36 mm 50 mm 105 mm 200 mm 300 mm 400 mm 500 mm 600 mm 900mm

Canon Konica Minolta User benefits: August 2004 Nikon • Also special lenses are image stabilised CxProcess III

Newly enhanced image processing The Dynax 7D features the CxProcess III, witch controls all parameters of image quality like: • Sharpness • Colour reproduction • Tonal reproduction • Noise Reduction

Automatic white balance The AWB algorithm of the Dynax 7D has been improved to provide a maximum of colour reproduction quality. Viewfinder

Viewfinder System • Pentaprism • Field of view 95% • Magnification 0.9x • Eye relief 21 mm

Metering Sensor (SPC)

Viewfinder LCD User benefits: Viewfinder Screen SI Screen • Bright and big viewfinder image LED for SI • Easy and comfortable Viewfinder

Metering Spherical Acute Matte Sensor (SPC) The spherical acute matte creates a clear, bright viewfinder image by minimizing light due to diffusion and maintaining even illumination across the viewfinder area. The super spherical acute matte (M-Type) is optionally available. Viewfinder LCD Viewfinder Screen SI Screen LED for SI Current acute matte Spherical acute matte Interchangeable Focusing Screens M-Type focusing screen and L- Type SI screen are available. Combined to correspond to ML- Type screen (Custom service necessary) L-Type M-Type Viewfinder

Comparison Viewfinder

Konica Nikon Canon PENTAX FUJIFILM OLYMPUS Nikon Canon Minolta D100 10D *ist D FinePix E-1 D70 300D Dynax S2 Pro 7D Viewfinder Penta- Penta- Penta- Penta- Penta- Penta- Roof Roof mirror prisma prisma prisma prisma prisma prisma mirror

Field of view 95% 95% 95% 95% 93%hor. 95% 95% 95% 95%ver. Magnification 0.9x 0.8x 0.88x 0.95x - 0.96x 0.75x 0.8x

Eye relief 21 mm 24 mm 20 mm - - 20 mm 18 mm 21 mm Auto focus

Phase Detection AF System The phase detection system can control the seamless lens drive almost up to the focus position since it detects simultaneously direction and the amount of lens movement.

AF-Sensor

Dedicated Auto Focus CCD CCD Auto focus

Comparison Focal length A/D lens converter CPU Video-AF/Phase Detection CCD The Video AF determinates the focus point by calculating the contrast of Contrast the image provided by the CCD. The Computing video AF requires multiple processes. The speed of a Video AF Motor is slower than the speed of a phase drive detections AF.

AF value

Close-up ’ Auto focus

9 Areas 8 Lines The Dynax 7D is equipped with a 9 area and 8 lines AF sensor. The AF sensors are placed close to each other within the wide focus frame to provide flexible compensation when shooting stationary and moving subjects. Auto focus

Focus Modes Single-shot AF Mode (S) When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway down in single- shot AF mode, the AF system focuses and locks on the subject. Direct Manual Focus (DMF) is available after focus is locked. Continuous AF mode (C) With the shutter release button pressed halfway down, the AF system keeps focusing according to the movement of the subject and focus-lock does not engage even when the subject stops. Auto focus

Automatic AF Mode (AF-A) The control of AF-A is selectable through two modes in the menu; According to the movement of the subject, the camera automatically switches between Continuous AF and Single-shot AF modes (default settings). -When the focus is locked in the one shot AF mode, the AF system switches automatically to DMF (Direct Manual Focus). Focusing continues while the subject moves. With still subjects, focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway down. Auto focus

Predictive Focus Control The Dynax 7D achieves the high performance of the predictive focus control in speed and accuracy with the powerful AF motor, the simultaneous lens drive during the mirror-up movement and the improved AF algorithm. The system has been conventionally used on our 35 mm film SLR cameras which includes the Dynax 7. Auto focus

Subject Tracking Indication When continuous AF is active, the LED The Dynax 7D emits the red LED to indication moves in the viewfinder indicate the selected local focus area screen following the moving subject. in the viewfinder. The LED is emitted to the selected local focus area intermittently so that the user can easily identify this selected area. User benefits: • Instantly focuses where you want it Auto focus

AF/MF Control Autofocus Manual focus

Clutch mechanism Clutch mechanism Lens is engaged (gear Lens is released (gear coupler part is elevated) coupler part moves down)

Distance Encoder Signal IC located on the top to generate the pulse signal when it rotates Auto focus

AF/MF Control

SSM Lens Lens with built in AF coupler always remains released for AF drive by the distance encoder and built-in motor of the lens. drive motor. Excellent Distance information is obtained from the lens built-in operability of DMF and distance encoder silent AF

D-series Lens Lens with built-in AF coupler remains engaged for AF drive by the built-in distance encoder. (AF motor of the body. lens drive is controlled Distance information is obtained by the built-in distance on body) encoder of the lens.

Non D-series Lens without built-in AF coupler remains engaged for AF drive by the built-in Lens distance encoder motor of the body. Distance information is obtained by the built-in distance encoder of the body. AE Metering

Comparison AE Metering Metering DiMAGE A2/Dynax 7D Sensor (SPC) The exposure control of the SLR- 14 segments type digital camera with built-in lens is carried out by the output from the CCD. The dedicated sensor (SPC) for metering is incorporated in the viewfinder because the shutter remains closed except during the shutter release.

CCD 265 segments User benefits: • Measuring free of CCD errors like noise or smear AE Metering

14-Segment Honeycomb Pattern/Center- Weighted/Spot The Dynax 7D is equipped with a 14-segment honeycomb metering, which has been used for conventional 35 mm film SLR cameras. To provide precise exposure for the main subject, the frame is divided into 14 zones in the form of a honeycomb pattern. The data is determined whether the scene has normal or black lighting, is a portrait or landscape etc. This analysis sets the optimum exposure. AE Metering

Other than 14-segment honeycomb-pattern metering the following are also available: Centre-Weighted Average Metering: The metering sensitivity is concentrated in the centre area but the surrounding area is also taken into account. Spot Metering: Sensitivity is concentrated in the centre of the circle area for the accurate metering of specific areas of your subject. AE Metering

ISO Setting

ISO setting Condition Range

Automatically set in the range of ISO 100 to 400 Auto Exposure mode: M ISO 100 only

When “ISO 100-1600” is Selectable from ISO 100, set from menu 200, 400, 800 and 1600 ISO manual Selectable from ISO 100, setup When “ISO 100-3200”is set 200, 400, 800, 1600 and from menu 3200 Shutter

Shutter Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical- traverse, focal-plane shutter Range: 30-1/4.000 sec., Bulb Flash sync. Speed: 1/160 sec. (with Anti-Shake off) 1/125 sec. (with Anti-Shake on) Bulb: The bulb exposure time is not restricted in M mode. The noise reduction is applied for max. 30 sec. Flash

Flash Metering Mode analogue SLR digital SLR The Dynax 7D employs two flash metering modes ADI flash Metering Mode: Distance information from the AF system and that from a pre-flash exposure are used for exposure calculation. Flash sensor Metering Pre-flash TTL Metering Mode: Sensor (SPC) The exposure is calculated with a pre-flash only. Because the CCD does not reflect the light of the flash like a film ,the flash metering is not possible by using a Flash sensor. The flash metering of a digital camera needs a pre-flash which is measured by the AE-sensor. Flash

Pre-flash

TTL Metering Mode Normal flash The pre-flash is fired the 14-segment (single burst flash) honeycomb pattern cell meters the Flat-pulse flash refection from the subject. The result is fed back for the calculation of flash power level. This method is basically the same as the one used in the existing SLR-type digital camera with built-in lens. Main flash Release The integral function is not provided Pre-flash by the AE sensor as it is primarily developed for metering the ambient light. Therefore to calculate the flash power level of the main burst without the integral function, a flat-pulse flash is necessary. Flash

Pre-flash -TTL Metering Mode

Flash Metering method Metering point Built-in flash ADI / P-TTL 4-points (Cell 0, 6, 7, 8) 5600HS(D), ADI / P-TTL 14-points 3600HS(D), 2500D Macro Twin flash P-TTL 2-points (Cell 0, 7) 2400 Macro Ring flash 1200 Other flashes Metering impossible Handling

Zone matching The camera is set to under exposure before recording to read the CCD output in the highlighted area that cannot be obtained otherwise. After that, the tone curve is raised to correct the brightness settings to the standard exposure level. Camera setting with Zone matching: • ISO 125 • Natural sRGB • Contrast adjustment is disabled

User benefits: • Emphasizing the tone reproduction in the highlight area, the noise slightly increases. Handling

Zone matching With this function, the camera is once set to over exposure before recording to develop the tone reproduction capacity in the low- brightness area to obtain the image data. After that, the tone curve is depressed to correct the brightness settings to the standard exposure level.

User benefits: • Minimizing the occurrence of noise, the image is easily lost highlight details Handling

Main Controls

Lever and dial control are easy-to- understand at a glance Handling

Main Controls Handling

Main Controls Handling

White Balance Control The Dynax 7D features four different types of White balance control • Automatic white balance (AWB) • Preset white balance (PWB) • Custom white balance • Numerical control of colour temperature (in increments of 100°K)

User benefits: • Fast and precise control of white balance Menu

Recording Menu Custom Menu

Play Menu Setup Menu Handling

Display Large-sized LCD of 2.5 inch

2.5 inch 1.8 inch 207.000 Pixel 118.00 Pixel Handling

Display • Auto-enlarged-focus-area playback • The direction of the display can be automatically switched by vertical or horizontal operation. • Interlock with eyepiece sensor Handling

Luminance limit Display Indicates the over or under exposed areas of the image (Areas with a one RGB value of 0 or 255).

User benefits: • Information about exposure in a glance Accessories

Wide array of optional accessories • Vertical Control Grip VC-7D • Dynax flash, macro flash Program Flash 2500(D), 3600HS(D) and 5600HS(D) • Remote cord RC-1000S/L • Standard PC terminal. Program Flash Program Flash Program Flash 3600HS(D) 2500(D) 5600HS(D) Accessories

Vertical Control Grip VC-7D The vertical control grip will be launched as exclusive accessory for the Dynax 7D. With the VC-7D the shutter-release button, the front/rear dials, the AF/MF control button and the AEL button can be used whether the camera is held horizontally or vertically.

• 1 or 2 NP-400 • 6 AA size Ni-MH batteries Battery performance

Approx. Battery 6 Ni-MH AA size batteries (2300mAh) performance (recording) • 450 frames (KM measurement-A) 1 NP-400 • 300 frames (CIPA measurement) • 400 frames (CIPA measurement) • 1500 frames (KM measurement-B) • 600 frames (KM measurement-A) • 2000 frames (KM measurement-B) 2 NP-400 • 800 frames (CIPA measurement) • 1200 frames (KM measurement-A) • 4000 frames (KM measurement-B)

Conditions: Anti-Shake: ON, Recording media :512MB Compact Flash Cards *1: CIPA:Camera & Imaging Products Association *2: Flash: OFF, other conditions are same as CIPA measurement. *3: Drive mode: 5 frames continuous shooting, Flash ;OFF, Instant Playback: NO, other conditions are same as CIPA measurement. Hardware

Body Metallic Outer Cover • High-grade appearance • High Reliability and Durability

High-Speed USB 2.0 compatible USB 2.0 can provide speeds up to 480 Mb/s (40x faster than USB 1.1 12 Mb/s) Software

Firmware The Dynax 7D has four kinds of firmware: 1. Camera main firmware (control parameter) 2. Camera sub firmware 3. Image main firmware 4. AS micro processing firmware (control parameter included) Accessories

Software: Bundled Software • DiMAGE Viewer (Ver.2.3.7)

Free Download: • DiMAGE Transfer (available Januar,2005)

Optional: • DiMAGE Master New Lenses

AF17-35mm F2.8-4 (D) 25.5-52.5mm, 35mm equivalent AF28-75mm F2.8 (D) 42-112.5mm, 35mm equivalent The new lenses can also be used on analogue Konica Minolta Dynax cameras

AF17-35mm F2.8-4 (D)

AF28-75mm F2.8 (D)