Minolta s New SLR-type Digital Camera Line-up With Performance to Support the Broadest Imagination. DiMAGE 7. DiMAGE 5

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1 NPI Minolta s New SLR-type Digital Camera Line-up With Performance to Support the Broadest Imagination DiMAGE 7 With a 5.24 Million Pixel CCD, High-Performance Lens, And Digital Functions to Realize Personal Vision DiMAGE 5 SLR-type Digital Camera with a 3.34 Million Pixel CCD Offering A High-Performance Lens and Digital Functions to Realize Personal Vision Minolta is pleased to introduce the DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5; new SLR-type digital cameras offering ultra high-quality images and a wide array of digital functions for creative image makers. These new models are the crystallization of Minolta's all-out effort in the synthesis of its developments in digital image processing and its strengths in high-quality optical technology. With the boom in the world s digital camera market, consumers want digital products to perform under a wide range of conditions with functions that supply high-quality results. The Information-Technology Revolution has made digital cameras a common tool for the average computer user. Users are now able to capture, process, and display images in a way that was limited to only a select group of professionals. Creative photographers, who have been brought up with traditional silver-halide cameras, are also expected to look for digital cameras with comprehensive control and high image quality. Both computer users and photographers have wanted to explore creative digital imaging; they want to manipulate images in the camera as well as develop their imaging skills. However, today's digital camera market has yet to provide them with a tool to do this.

2 2 Minolta's new digital cameras fully meet such consumer demands. The DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5 share Minolta s new technological developments designed to provide high-quality images as well as a wide array of digital functions for creative photography. Both are built around a state-of-the-art optical system with a high-resolution CCD and high-quality 7X zoom, and supported by a high-speed LSI chip, and highperformance autofocus and autoexposure system. Minolta CxProcess image processing further enhances picture quality. The Digital Hyper Viewfinder offers flexible, intuitive handling and diverse viewing options. The DiMAGE 7 is equipped with a 2/3-type CCD with a total of 5.24 million pixels; the highest available resolution in consumer digital cameras.* This allows impressive printouts of camera images on A3-size paper at 150 dpi, and A5-size paper at 300 dpi. The DiMAGE 5 s 1/1.8-type CCD boasts 3.34 million pixels, and provides exceptional B4-size prints at 150 dpi, and 13 x 17 cm prints at 300 dpi. * as of April 30, 2001 The optical centerpiece in the DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5 is a new all-glass Minolta GT LENS. Applying Minolta's expertise in designing and manufacturing professional SLR lenses, the DiMAGE s lens is an advanced ƒ/2.8 - ƒ/3.5 apochromat zoom. It uses AD (anomalous dispersion) glass and aspheric elements to provide sharp, bright images at all focal lengths. The Minolta GT LENS ensures high-quality results for each model. The image formed on the CCD is enhanced by the exclusive Minolta CxProcess image-processing technology to optimize sharpness, color reproduction, tonal gradation, and noise to create CLEAR and EXCELLENT images which faithfully reproduce the photographer s vision. The wide dynamic range is provided by 12-bit A/D conversion to ensure natural color and tonal reproduction.

3 3 With a dynamic zooming range of 7X, the DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5 allow extensive freedom in many photographic situations. The DiMAGE 7 s zoom is equivalent to a 28mm to 200mm lens on a 35mm camera, and the DiMAGE 5 is equivalent to a 35mm to 250mm lens. Both also produce stunning macro images of small subjects. The photographer s vision is supported by the ferroelectric LCD Digital Hyper Viewfinder which displays clear full-frame, high-resolution images. The viewfinder serves as a canvas where photographers can apply various effects to control image quality. Control over the image is the strength of the DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5. The Digital Effects Control gives the photographer the ability to adjust contrast, saturation, and exposure to optimize results. Many basic features found in high-quality film cameras are incorporated in the DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5: multi-segment exposure metering, ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering, single frame and continuous advance modes, and manual and automatic focusing. The autofocus system s advanced wide focus area accurately measures subject distance. Minolta has also taken advantage of the new digital medium to expand on traditional photographic technology. The world s first Flex Focus Point expands focusing control by allowing the photographer to choose the position of the focus frame anywhere within the field of view. With the DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5, photographers will never miss important moments. Both cameras perform quickly and effortlessly, challenging the conventional wisdom that high-resolution digital cameras are slow and clumsy. The high-speed LSI for digital imaging and signal processing gives the cameras their dynamic performance: fast startup, high-speed autofocus, short shutter-release time-lag, and short capturing intervals. DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5 were designed with the essentials of imaging in mind. A full array of creative functions and well laid out controls satisfy even the most discerning photographer, while novice users have easy access to automatic modes with a touch of a button. The robust magnesium-alloy exterior adds strength as well as sophistication. Both models are easy to handle and compact. The system accessories expand the versatility of the cameras: high-power flash units, macro flash units,

4 4 and remote cords. The lens can be fitted with 49mm photographic filters. The DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5 embody Minolta s commitment to offer consumers the best in optics and image processing. Many advanced features that were only found on high-class professional digital cameras are now offered at affordable prices with the DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5. Aiming to become the leading supplier of digital photographic products, Minolta will continue to refine and expand its digital imaging technology to support consumer needs.

5 5 Main Features High-Quality Imaging The DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5 provide high-quality images demanded by discerning users. Designed to be used in a natural, intuitive way, these cameras will enable photographers to faithfully reproduce their vision. Both models use a high-resolution CCD and a high-performance Minolta GT LENS. Images are processed with the Minolta CxProcess system and 12-bit A/D conversion. The cameras are designed to use Type I and Type II CompactFlash cards making them compatible with IBM Microdrives. High Resolution CCDs DiMAGE Million Pixel 2/3-Type CCD The 2/3-type CCD boasts 5.24 million pixels, the highest number of pixels available in consumer digital cameras.* This allows impressive printouts of camera images on A3-size paper at 150 dpi, and on A5-size paper at 300 dpi The DiMAGE 7 is supported by Epson s latest PRINT Image Matching technology which can effortlessly make prints that reflect the original image. The value of this high-resolution CCD becomes apparent when an image is cropped; the image can retain an impressive resolution. In spite of being a megapixel element, each pixel in the 2/3-type CCD is relatively large, providing a wide dynamic range. * as of April 30, 2001 DiMAGE Million Pixel 1/1.8-Type CCD The DiMAGE 5 is equipped with a high-quality 1/1.8-type CCD with 3.34 million pixels. This resolution allows for exceptional printouts of images on B4-size prints at 150 dpi, and 13 x 17 cm prints at 300 dpi. The DiMAGE 5 is also supported by Epson s PRINT Image Matching.

6 6 High-Performance MINOLTA GT LENS All-glass APO 7X Zoom Lens with AD Glass and Aspheric Elements Starting with the DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5, Minolta will create a new, high-performance lens class for digital cameras: Minolta GT LENSES. GT is derived from G Lens Technology. Minolta will use its expertise in producing professional-quality interchangeable G-series SLR lenses used on top-of-the-line cameras such as the Dynax 9, and apply it to the production of optics for its digital products. With its longtime experience in optical glass manufacturing and lens design, Minolta will retain a distinct advantage over virtually every other camera and lens manufacturer. Each lens will be defined by highimage quality with minimum chromatic aberration and curvilinear distortion, and high-resolution, especially in the high frequency range. The Minolta GT LENS (7.2mm mm, ƒ/2.8 - ƒ/3.5, APO) on the DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5 consists of 16 glass elements in 13 groups. To achieve high-performance in this extremely compact APO (apochromat) lens, two AD (anomalous dispersion) glass elements to minimize chromatic aberration, and two molded-glass aspheric elements to minimize curvilinear distortion were incorporated. Minolta s optical engineers employed exclusive technology so that each element is precisely aligned under strict tolerances. The results are sharp, detailed images at all focal lengths. With the potential to form a highresolution image on a seven-million pixel 2/3-type CCD, the GT LENS will produce high-quality images in both models. CxProcess New Image-Processing Technology Images formed on the CCD are enhanced by Minolta's exclusive CxProcess, a new image-processing technology born from the concept of providing Clear and excellent images that faithfully reproduce the photographer s vision. The x also signifies that the processing technology multiplies image clarity. The CxProcess will evolve with the advancement of hardware technology. In image processing, too much emphasis on natural color produces flat desaturated color pictures, while overemphasizing the color range creates an unnatural color scheme. The CxProcess balances both extremes by optimizing colors. It critically controls the elements indispensable for image quality: sharpness, color reproduction, tonal gradation, and noise.

7 7 12-bit A/D Conversion Accurate tonal reproduction requires analogue to digital conversion that can finely interpret a wide dynamic range. The DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5 s 12-bit A/D conversion can handle deep shadows, brilliant highlights, and billions of colors, providing a fine tonal gradation with up to 4,096 levels in each R/G/B channel. The difference between standard 10-bit A/D conversion, with a limit of 1,024 levels per channel, and Minolta s advanced 12-bit A/D conversion is plainly obvious in portraiture; smooth complexion, rich shadows, luminous highlights, and fine eye and hair detail that bring the subject to life. Ultra-high 7X Optical Zoom Ratio Expanding the Photographer s Vision The DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5 s compact and high-quality Minolta GT LENS is a fast ƒ/2.8 - ƒ/3.5 highpower 7X optical zoom, which allows the freedom to photograph in almost any situation. The 7X zoom can shift from a wide-angle setting for dynamic landscapes and interiors, to a telephoto setting for intimate portraits or action sports. The macro setting permits vivid close-up pictures without any special equipment. Each model offers a choice of zooming range. The DiMAGE 7 allows for a wider-angle of view, whereas the DiMAGE 5 has a greater telephoto reach. DiMAGE 7 s 7X zoom lens is equivalent to a 28mm to 200mm zoom lens on a 35mm camera; DiMAGE 5 s 7X zoom lens is equivalent to a 35mm to 250mm zoom lens. Digital Zoom The digital zoom allows for super-telephoto shots with a touch of a button. The 2X digital zoom on the DiMAGE 7 pushes the lens zoom ratio up to 14X, an equivalent of a 400mm lens on a 35mm camera. The DiMAGE 5 s 2X digital zoom stretches the reach of the optical zoom to an equivalent of a 500mm lens on a 35mm camera to give impressive super-telephoto shots.

8 8 Macro Function The macro setting produces high-resolution images of small objects; it is simple to capture the minute detail of a watch face. With a working distance of 13cm from the lens, the DiMAGE 7 can cover an area of approximately 4cm X 5cm, and the DiMAGE 5 an area of approximately 3cm X 4cm. The variable-position Digital Hyper Viewfinder makes taking close-up photographs in confined spaces easy. High-Performance Digital Hyper Viewfinder Supporting Creative Image Makers The DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5 s Digital Hyper Viewfinder is a sophisticated device that supports the photographer with information and features that cannot be found in an optical viewfinder. The electronic viewfinder s reflective ferroelectric LCD provides photographers clear images, even under bright light. This is the first time that a ferroelectric viewfinder has been used on a high-resolution consumer SLR-type digital camera. The viewfinder LCD has a visual resolution equivalent to 220,000 pixels. This variableposition viewfinder can be tilted up to 90 degrees, serving as an angle-finder when the camera is mounted on a tripod or used in low-angle shooting. The viewfinder is an information center that provides the photographer with an array of camera data. The Digital Hyper Viewfinder allows the photographer to simultaneously monitor the image and camera settings. The viewfinder immediately displays changes made with the Digital Effects Control to exposure, contrast, and color saturation as well as adjustments in the preset and custom white-balance modes. 4X Electronic Magnification (DiMAGE 7 Only) DiMAGE 7 s 4X Electronic Magnification can enlarge the central area of the image in the viewfinder during manual focusing. This important feature facilitates focusing when image sharpness is critical, especially with close-up photography.

9 9 Digital Effects Control Supporting the Photographer s Vision A wonderful assistant for creative photography, the Digital Effects Control lets photographers control image quality, and view the results immediately on the Digital Hyper Viewfinder. The Digital Effects Control can control exposure, contrast, and color saturation in the camera to change the values in the scene. The use of the Digital Effects Control with digital subject program selection creates a powerful combination that allows for responsive image control under a variety of shooting conditions. High-Performance Autofocus and Autoexposure Featuring fast, high-performance AF and precise exposure metering, the DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5 offer reliable performance that is indispensable to creative photography. High-Performance AF The main AF control uses a wide focus area consisting of three AF sensors. A cross-hair AF sensor in the center accurately determines subject distance regardless of horizontal or vertical subject contrast. Minolta has incorporated flexible focus control into a digital camera for the first time in the world. Flex Focus Point provides greater operator control over autofocusing. With a press of a button, the wide focus area can be switched to a cross-hair spot focus point; this focus point can be moved to any position within the image area. The Flex Focus Point can be used for subjects at the edge of the frame or for singling out a specific subject from a number of objects at varying distances. With the very shallow depth-of-field in macro photography, the Flex Focus Point can eliminate focusing errors with off-centered subjects since the camera does not need to be moved to use a focus-lock function and then recomposed.

10 10 The responsive AF is a product of the performance of the high-speed image-processing LSI chip. Photographers can also choose between Single-shot AF and Continuous AF. High-Performance Autoexposure The cameras offer three exposure metering modes: multi-segment, center-weighted, and spot. The DiMAGE 7 employs 300 segments in multi-segment metering; the DiMAGE 5 uses 256 segments. The multi-segment metering technology in the DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5 uses both light values and color information. With emphasis on the main subject, the luminance patterns on the CCD and AF information are used to accurately calculate the exposure. At the same time, the multi-segment metering system employs the white-balance controls to evaluate the color distribution of the image; if there is a large proportion of yellow in the image, the metering system assumes that the subject s reflectance is high and will adjust the exposure accordingly. The result is natural, well-exposed color images. Fast, Effortless Operation With the DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5, the photographers will never miss important moments. Both cameras perform quickly and effortlessly. The high-speed LSI chip gives the cameras their dynamic performance: fast startup, high-speed autofocus, short shutter-release time-lag, and short capturing intervals. High-Speed LSI for Digital Imaging and Signal Processing The high-speed LSI chip rapidly processes image data and signals. The DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5 s LSI chip incorporates a high-speed 32-bit RISC CPU, and is connected to a large capacity SDRAM through a 32-bit data bus.

11 11 Optimum Camera Control Layout Facilitates Use The camera s controls are optimally laid out so they can be used when viewing a subject through the viewfinder while shooting. Frequently used functions are placed in a quick, simple function-dial system. The Digital Hyper Viewfinder and the LCD monitor offer a full array of shooting information. Conveniently located near the shutter-release button, the Pro-auto button allows novice users to easily reset the camera to fully-automatic operation. The Digital Hyper Viewfinder and the LCD monitor offer a simple Graphic User-Interface. The eyepiece sensors detect if the Digital Hyper Viewfinder is being used, and switch the display between the viewfinder and the monitor accordingly. System Accessories Expanding the Versatility of the Cameras Program Flash 5600HS(D) and 3600HS(D) The powerful Program Flash 5600HS(D)(guide No.: 56) and 3600HS(D) (guide No.: 36), offer versatile functions such as auto power zoom, and test flash. Macro Ring Flash 1200 and Macro Twin Flash 2400 Both macro flash units provide solutions for accurate and versatile digital macro photography.* The Macro Twin Flash 2400 provides flexible lighting for nature macro photography while the Macro Ring Flash 1200 offers shadowless lighting, ideal for medical and scientific use. * The Macro Flash Controller is required for both flash units. Remote Cords RC-1000S/L The Remote Cord RC-1000S allows off-camera shutter operation to minimize camera shake during long exposures. The Remote Cord RC-1000L allows remote shutter operation from five meters away. 49mm Diameter Filters The cameras accept most of Minolta s 49mm filters.

12 12 Diverse Functions for Creative Photography The DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5 give the photographers as much control or carefree automation as they want. The cameras will perform flawlessly whether photographers want to choose each setting themselves or enjoy the freedom and simplicity of the sophisticated automatic controls. A Selection of Exposure Modes The cameras offer extensive exposure modes giving programmed, automatic, or manual control over shutter and aperture settings. Shutter speeds range from 4 seconds to a very fast 1/2000th second including Bulb; the maximum aperture is a fast f/2.8. P (programmed AE) mode: automatically selects the optimum shutter speed and aperture combination for quick, easy shooting. Once the exposure is determined, photographers can further shift the shutter speed and aperture combination using the control dial without changing the exposure value. A (aperture priority) mode: allows for various experiments with depth of field by manually selecting the aperture settings. The camera will choose the appropriate shutter speed to ensure accurate exposures. S (shutter priority) mode: ideal for taking creative pictures of moving subjects by either freezing the action with a high shutter speed or blurring the motion with longer shutter settings. The camera will choose the appropriate aperture to ensure accurate exposures. M (manual) mode: photographers have entire control over shutter speed and aperture settings. Bulb exposures of night scenery can be made.

13 13 Digital Subject Program Selection Unlike subject program modes on conventional film cameras, the digital subject program selection combines shutter and aperture settings with image processing to optimize results under specific conditions. Portrait mode: emphasizes the subject s skin tone to produce a solid, yet smooth complexion. Sports Action mode: continuous AF and fast shutter speeds track and freeze active subjects. Sunset mode: optimizes exposure and color balance to bring deep rich sunsets. Night Portrait Mode: reproduces spectacular night scenery with rich, smooth, noise-free shadows and bright vivid colors. The exposure control balances the flash and ambient light to ensure the subject and background are properly exposed. Text Mode: exposure control and image processing produce sharp images of text on white backgrounds. Automatic, Preset, and Custom White Balance Control Three types of white-balance adjustments allow flexible color-temperature control. The automatic setting provides carefree camera operation where the white balance automatically adjusts for each lighting condition. If they choose, photographers can use preset white balance settings for common light sources: daylight, tungsten, cloudy, and fluorescent. For critical applications, the custom setting allows the white balance to be calibrated to a specific lighting situation.

14 14 Camera Sensitivity Control - Auto, ISO 100, 200, 400, and 800. Both models offer four sensitivity settings: Auto, 100, 200, 400, and 800 (ISO equivalent). The automatic sensitivity gain gives the camera control over the sensitivity; the camera will increase the gain in low-light conditions to minimize camera shake and blurring. Photographers also have control over camera sensitivity with choice of 100, 200, 400, or 800 ISO film-speed equivalent settings. Digital Enhanced Bracketing This function allows auto bracketing of a particular scene. The slight variations produced in a series of exposures ensure a perfect image will be captured. The bracketing function not only allows for variations in exposures, but can also provide a series of images with differing contrast and color saturation. High-Performance Flash Accurate flash exposure is provided with ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering, which determines the flash output based on the autofocus information and subject s reflectance using a preflash. Dedicated Minolta external flash units can be used with the cameras. Movie Recording Not only can still images be made of important moments, but also the entire moment can be captured. Movie clips can be recorded as 320 x 240 pixel (QVGA) motion JPEG files. Long Eye Relief (20mm) The long 20mm eye relief offers comfortable viewing for eyeglass wearers with the Digital Hyper Viewfinder. Data Imprinting Data Imprinting allows photographers to record date, time, and descriptive information on an image. The Text Entry function uses an electronic keyboard to label pictures.

15 15 Sophisticated Design The robust magnesium alloy exterior adds strength as well as sophistication. The contoured grip gives comfort and stability. Both models are easy to handle and compact. DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility Software This software can display raw image data and combine it with the original camera settings or allow corrections and manipulations using the built-in functions. The raw data is processed with a 16-bit color depth so that the fine tonal gradations are preserved. Photographers can also view and make corrections to JPEG and TIFF images. There are various correction tools to choose from: tone curve/histogram, brightness/contrast/color pallet, hue/saturation/lightness adjustments, and sharpness filters. Other handy functions include the Color Correction Job that saves correction settings so they may be applied to different images. With the Variation function, photographers can choose the best image from a series of automatically bracketed corrections. The Graphic User Interface is simple to use; it is based on the userfriendly Minolta film-scanner driver software. The unique sharpness correction method is easy and effective. The color matching is compatible with most color spaces. The ICC profiles can provide accurate color reproduction. The software also shows the date, focal length, and exposure used when the image was captured. end

16 16 DiMAGE 7 / DiMAGE 5 Technical Specifications CCD: DiMAGE 7: 2/3-type interline primary-color CCD with a total of 5.24 million pixels DiMAGE 5: 1/1.8-type interline primary-color CCD with a total of 3.34 million pixels Number of effective pixels: DiMAGE 7: 4.95 million DiMAGE 5: 3.17 million A/D conversion: 12 bits Camera sensitivity: Auto, ISO 100, 200, 400, 800 (ISO equivalent) Aspect ratio: 4:3 Focal length: DiMAGE 7: mm (35 mm equivalent: mm) DiMAGE 5: mm (35 mm equivalent: mm) Lens construction: 16 elements in 13 groups (includes 2 AD glass elements and 2 aspheric elements) Maximum aperture: f/2.8 f/3.5 Minimum focus distance: 0.5m (from the CCD) Minimum macro focus distance: 25cm (from the CCD) Approx. 13cm (from the front of the lens) Maximum magnification: 0.18X Optical zooming control: Manual zooming ring Filter diameter: 49mm Viewfinder type: EVF (Electronic viewfinder) Variable-position: 0-90º DiMAGE 7: Automatic monitor amplification

17 17 Electronic magnification Viewfinder LCD: Ferroelectric 4.8mm (0.19 inch) reflective liquid crystal microdisplay Equivalent visual resolution: 220,000 pixels LCD monitor: 46mm (1.8 inch) TFT color Total number of pixels: 122,000 Field of view: EVF: 100% (approx.) External LCD monitor: 100 % (approx.) Display-mode switch: Auto-display, Electronic-viewfinder display, External LCD-monitor display Viewfinder magnification: DiMAGE X DiMAGE X Diopter control: 5 ~ +0.5 diopter Eye relief: 20mm (from the eyepiece) 17.5mm (from the eyepiece frame) Shutter: CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter Shutter speeds: 1/ s, Bulb (max. 30 s) Autofocus system: Video AF Autofocus areas: Wide focus area, Spot focus point Flex Focus Point control is available with the spot focus point Focus modes: Autofocus: Single-shot AF, Continuous AF Manual focus Focus lock: With AF/AE-lock button or by pressing the shutter-release button partway down Metering: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot Multi-segment metering: DiMAGE segments DiMAGE segments Exposure control range: Wide: Ev 1 17 Telephoto: Ev Exposure modes: Programmed AE (with program shift), Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual

18 18 Digital subject program selection (Portrait, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Text) Exposure compensation: ± 2 Ev in 1/3 increments AE lock: With AF/AE-lock button or by pressing the shutter-release button partway down Flash metering: ADI, Pre-flash TTL Built-in flash range: Wide: m (approx.) Telephoto: 0.5-3m (approx.) (Camera sensitivity: auto) Flash modes: Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear flash sync Built-in flash recycling time: 7 s (approx.) Flash compensation: ± 2 Ev in 1/3 increments Flash-sync speeds: All shutter speeds Dedicated external flash: Auto-flash metering with Program Flash 3600HS(D), Program Flash 5600HS(D), Macro Twin Flash 2400,* Macro Ring Flash 1200* *Macro Flash Controller is necessary. Continuous advance: DiMAGE fps (max.) DiMAGE fps (max.) * Continuous advance speed is approximate and may vary depending upon the subject and shooting conditions. * Continuous advance is not available for images recorded in the super fine or RAW mode. Interval recording: 2 99 frames Interval time: 1 10 min., 15 min., 20 min., 30 min., 45 min., 60 min. Digital Enhanced Bracketing: Exposure, Contrast, Color saturation Exposure: 1.0, 0.5, 0.3 Ev increments Contrast, Color saturation: fixed increments Number of brackets: 3 frames Self-timer: 10 s (approx.) Movie recording: 60 s (max.)

19 19 Operating time: DiMAGE 7 Start-up time: 2.6 s (approx.) Shutter-release time lag: 0.13 s (approx.) Capturing interval: 0.9 s (approx.) Playback loading interval: 0.2 s (approx.) DiMAGE 5 Start-up time: 2.6 s (approx.) Shutter-release time lag: 0.1 s (approx.) Capturing interval: 0.75 s (approx.) Playback loading interval: 0.2 s (approx.) Color modes: Color, Black and white White-balance control: Automatic, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Cloudy), Custom Sharpness settings: Three levels (Soft, Normal, Hard) Digital Effects Control: Exposure, Color saturation, Contrast compensation Digital zoom: 2X Delete function: Single, multiple, or all frames can be deleted. Format function: Available in the setup mode Data imprinting: Year/month/day (Format can be changed.) Month/day/time Text Text and serial numbers Imprinting can be disabled. Image-quality modes: Economy, Standard, Fine, Super fine, RAW Number of recorded pixels (Still images): DiMAGE x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 DiMAGE x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 Number of recorded pixels (Movie clips): 320 x 240

20 20 Storage capacity: Approximate storage capacity of a 16 MB CompactFlash card**: DiMAGE 7 DiMAGE 5 RAW: 1 frame 2 frames Super fine: 1 frame 1 frame Fine: 7 frames 9 frames Standard: 15 frames 16 frames Economy: 22 frames 27 frames Movie 90 seconds 71 seconds *Recorded pixels: DiMAGE 7: 2560 x 1920 DiMAGE 5: 2048 x 1536 **Actual number of images may vary depending upon subjects. Total number of seconds that can be stored File format: Exif 2.1 (JPEG, TIFF), Motion JPEG (AVI), RAW DCF 1.0-compliant DPOF-compliant (Supported by printing functions in ver. 1.1) Exif tag information: Date and time, Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, Metering method, Flash on/off, Camera sensitivity, White balance setting, Focal length, Color space, etc. Printing output control: PRINT Image Matching Recording media: Type I and Type II CompactFlash cards IBM Microdrive (170MB, 340MB, 512MB, 1GB) PC interface: USB ver. 1.1 Video output: NTSC, PAL (selected on the camera) Audio signal: Tone indicates operation. Audio signal can be disabled. Batteries: 4 AA batteries (Ni-MH, alkaline) Use of Ni-MH batteries is recommended.

21 21 Battery performance (Playback): DiMAGE 7 & DiMAGE 5 Continuous playback time: 110 min. (approx.) Based on Minolta s standard test method: Ni-MH batteries, external LCD monitor on, EVF off. Battery performance (Recording): DiMAGE 7 Number of recorded images: 200 frames (approx.) Based on Minolta s standard test method: Ni-MH batteries, EVF on, external LCD monitor off, flash used with 50% of the frames, no instant playback, standard image quality, full-size images (2560 x 1920). DiMAGE 5 Number of recorded images: 200 frames (approx.) Based on Minolta s standard test method: Ni-MH batteries, EVF on, external LCD monitor off, flash used with 50% of the frames, no instant playback, standard image quality, full-size images (2048 x 1536). External power source: 6V DC with specified AC adapter (sold separately) Dimensions: (W) x 90.5 (H) x (D) mm Weight: Approx. 505g (without batteries or recording media) Operating temperature: 0-40 ºC Standard accessories: AA Alkaline Batteries Neck Strap for DiMAGE 7/5 NS-DG7 Lens Cap (49mm) LF-1249 Lens Shade for DiMAGE 7/5 DLS-7 Accessory Shoe Cap SC-9 Video Cable for DiMAGE 7/5 VC-100 CF Card 16MB USB Cable for DiMAGE 7/5 USB-100 DiMAGE Software CD-ROM Optional accessories: Camera Case for DiMAGE 7/5 CS-DG7 External High Power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100

22 22 Remote Code RC-1000S Remote Code RC-1000L AC Adapter AC-1L or AC-2L AC Adapter AC-1L INPUT: V AC, 50/60Hz; OUTPUT: 6V DC, 2A AC Adapter AC-2L INPUT: V AC, 50/60Hz; OUTPUT: 6V DC, 2A Specifications and accessories are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Printout sizes are approximate.

23 23 System Requirements IBM PC/AT compatible computer with preinstalled Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98*, or Windows 98 Second Edition* and with a built-in USB port as a standard interface. Power Mac G4 (includes dual processor G4 and G4 Cube) series, G3 (Blue and White) series, imac series, ibook, or PowerBook G3 with preinstalled Mac OS 8.6** 9.1 and with a built-in USB port as a standard 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 of the Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition must install dedicated driver software included in the DiMAGE 7 and DiMAGE 5 package. ** Users of the Mac OS 8.6 must download free dedicated driver software from the Apple Computer web site and install it. System requirements are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. * Windows is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. * Macintosh is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. * Other corporate names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.