Click on the MAXXUM 5D to take a QuickTime VR tour The Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D (called the Dynax 5D in other market areas) digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera is a 6.1-million-pixel, interchangeable lens digital camera. This high-performance interchangeable-lens digital SLR camera inherits the revolutionary technology of the award winning Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D – the world’s first digital SLR with built-in Anti-Shake technology and CCD Shift mechanism that is compatible with all Maxxum autofocus (AF) lenses including Konica Minolta’s recently introduced Digital Technology “DT” lenses. The Maxxum 5D combines Konica Minolta’s advanced technologies and greater ease of use into an even smaller and more lightweight design. The Maxxum 5D enhances camera reliability through its strong build quality. The body is constructed using sturdy glass fiber plastic, making it lighter and smaller than the Maxxum 7D by about 22% in volume. Rubberized grips make it highly tactile and easy to handle and hold. The camera’s high-performance functions will satisfy the demanding and creative techniques of photography enthusiasts and its ease of use and familiar lever and knob operation makes it ideal even for casual digital photographers looking for their first step up to digital SLR photography. The Maxxum 5D ensures photo-imaging excellence using Konica Minolta’s proprietary Anti-Shake Technology, which employs an exclusive CCD-Shift mechanism to compensate for blurring caused by camera shake – even when taking photos in dimly lit scenes, in natural light with a telephoto lens, or in macro shots where extra stability is vital for a sharp shot. This innovative Anti-Shake Technology not only provides the equivalent correction effect with a shutter speed 2 to 3 stops slower, but also compatibility with any Maxxum system AF lenses. The Maxxum 5D provides exceptional quality images with a large, 6.1-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor, an Advanced LSI engine for high-speed image processing, as well as Konica Minolta’s CxProcess™ III image processing technology, an original technology highly acclaimed for rendering fine image detail and stunning color rendition. Offering a better view for better pictures, the camera also boasts a large 2.5-inch color LCD viewing screen that provides simple navigation through easy-to-use on-screen menus and set-up options. The LCD makes camera control even easier, displaying detailed camera settings as well as captured images. For even greater convenience and ease of use, the Maxxum 5D includes a Digital Subject Program Selector which automatically designates an optimum exposure and image- processing program for five commonly used photo scenes. The Maxxum 5D also offers a comprehensive range of easy-to-use functions that allow precision adjustments of all camera settings whatever the shooting situation. MAXXUM/Dynax 5D Features Minolta-A bayonet lens mount, 1.5x focal magnifier 6-megapixel CCD sensor for images up to 3008 x 2000 pixels CCD-Shift Anti-shake system with LED indicator in viewfinder 95% coverage viewfinder with pentaprism and interchangeable focusing screens Recording choice of 3 levels of JPEG, RAW, or RAW plus Fine JPEG 9-point AF sensor array with high-precision Predictive Focus Control and high-speed Subject Tracking Adobe RGB and sRGB color space selection Image adjustments: Contrast, Color saturation, Sharpness Shooting modes: Full-auto, Programmed AE, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, metered Manual and 5 Scene modes TTL metering: 14-segment honeycomb-pattern, Center-weighted or spot metering White Balance: Auto, six presets and Manual color temperature (2500-9900°K in 100° increments). Capture up to 10 frames at 3 frames per second (in Fine JPEG mode) Shutter speeds: 30 to 1/4,000 seconds, 1/160 sec. flash sync AE bracketing with 3 frames or White Balance bracketing 2.5 inch, color TFT LCD, 115,000 pixels, adjustable brightness Playback histogram, up to 5x image zoom, 4/9/16-thumbnail index ISO Range: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200 (with ISO speed extension) Built-in TTL popup flash with red-eye reduction. Hot shoe for Minolta Program Flash CompactFlash Type II card slot, Microdrive and FAT32 compatible USB 2.0 (full speed) interface for image downloads Video Out with selectable NTSC or PAL timing Powered by NP-400 Li-ion battery pack, rapid charger included Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge compatible

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MAXXUM 5D Specifications Number of effective pixels Approx. 6.1 million CCD 23.5mm x 15.7mm interline primary-color, interlace scan with a total of approx. 6.3 million pixels, 3:2 aspect ratio Camera sensitivity AUTO and 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200 ISO equivalents Lens Mount Minolta A-type bayonet 1.5x focal length multiplier Recording media CompactFlash Type I and Type II, Microdrives Storage capacity (512MB CF card)   3008x2000 2256x1496 1504x1000 RAW 53 frames - - RAW+JPEG 39 frames 44 frames 48 frames Extra fine 82 frames 145 frames 314 frames Fine 163 frames 282 frames 584 frames Standard 277 frames 470 frames 926 frames File format JPEG, RAW, DCF2.0 compliant, DPOF (ver. 1.1), Exif 2.21 Number of recorded pixels 3008 x 2000, 2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000 Image quality Standard, Fine, Extra-fine, RAW, RAW+JPEG (Fine) Autofocus system Through-the-lens (TTL) phase-detection system, CCD line sensors (9 points, 8 lines with center cross-hair sensor) Autofocus area 9-Point Wide Focus Area Focus area is selectable between Wide focus area and Spot focus areas with Focus Area Selection Focus modes Single-shot AF, Continuous AF (with predictive focus control), Automatic AF DMF is selectable in menu. Auto tracking focus point display Focusing sensitivity EV-1 – EV18 (ISO 100) AF illuminator Available (with pre-flash) 3.3-16.4 ft. (1.0-5.0m) White-balance control Automatic, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), Custom, Color temperature (2500-9900°k with 19-step magenta/green compensation) Exposure metering TTL metering using 14-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC (14-segment Honeycomb-pattern/Center-weighted/Spot metering) Metering range: EV 1 - 20 (EV 4 - 20 in spot metering) * at ISO100 with f/1.4 lens Shutter Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane Shutter Range: 30-1/4000 second, Bulb Flash sync speed: 1/160 second (with Anti-shake OFF), 1/125 second (with Anti-shake ON) Noise reduction: Available (at shutter speed longer than 1 second, ON/OFF selectable) Anti-Shake CCD-Shift Anti-shake system with LED indicator in viewfinder Anti-shake effect: Equivalent to 2 – 3 steps in shutter speed (Actual effect varies depending on shooting conditions and the lens used.) Exposure mode P/Full-auto program (Programmed AE with program shift), A (Aperture priority), S (Shutter priority), M (Manual) and Portrait, Sports Action, Landscape, Sunset and Night Portrait Digital Subject Programs Drive modes Single, Continuous, 10 seconds/2 seconds self-timer, Single bracket, Continuous bracket Continuous advance: Approximately 3 frames per second, Maximum of 10 frames (JPEG), 5 frames (RAW), 3 frames (RAW+JPEG) Exposure Bracketing: 3 frames with 0.3 or 0.7 EV increments Color mode Natural, Natural Plus, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night View, Night Portrait, Black & White, Adobe RGB, Embedded Adobe RGB. Except for Adobe RGB and Embedded Adobe RGB, all other color modes use the sRGB color space. Image adjustments Contrast, Color saturation, Sharpness, Hue (5 levels) Exposure compensation ±2 EV with 1/3 EV step Exposure bracketing 0.3/0.7 EV increments; Number of brackets: 3 frames Flash Flash metering: ADI, Pre-flash TTL control Guide number: 12 (in meters at ISO 100), 17 (in meters ISO 200) Coverage: 24mm Recycling time: Approximately 3 seconds Control: Manual switchover. Lift-up for Fill Flash, push down for Flash Cancel. Flash modes: Fill Flash, Flash Cancel, Red-eye Reduction (pre-flash), Wireless/Remote Off-camera Flash, High Speed Sync. Flash compensation: ±2 EV in 1/3 EV increments External flash Program Flash 5600HS(D), 3600HS(D) Viewfinder Type: Eye-level with roof mirror pentaprism Focusing screen: Spherical Acute Matte (G-type as standard) Field of view: Approximately 95% Magnification: 0.83x (with 50mm lens focused on infinity) Diopter control: –2.5 to + 1.0 m-1 Eye-relief: 20mm from the eyepiece, 16mm from the eyepiece frame in -1 m-1 LCD monitor 2.5-inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT color with anti-reflection coating. Total pixels: 115,000 (approx.) Playback Navigation system: (Enlarged display, Automatic rotate function) Number of frame/s displayed: 1, Index (4, 9, 16 selectable) Display mode: Image only, Image + text, Image + text + histogram Enlarged playback (Up to approximately 5x), Luminance limit Display, File browser, Slideshow, Instant bracket playback Self-timer Approx. 10 seconds / 2 seconds Printing output control Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge Interface USB: Full-Speed with a USB 2.0 compatible computer, Video output NTSC / PAL (selected on the camera) Supported Operating Systems Windows 98*, Windows 98 Second Edition*, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP (Home / Professional), Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2.2, Mac OS X v.10.1.3 -10.1.5, v.10.2.1 - 10.2.8, v.10.3 - 10.3.5 *Users with Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition operating systems must install dedicated driver software included in the DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM. Power One NP-400 Li-ion rechargeable battery Condition indication: 4-stage indicator when camera is turned on External power: 6V DC with adapter AC-11 Life: Approx. 550 frames w/flash, 700 frames w/out flash Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.1 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches 130.5 x 92.5 x 66.5mm Weight 20.8 ounces (590g) (without batteries and recording media) Operating temperature 32-104 °F (0 - 40 °C) (Specifications as provided by the manufacturer)

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