FEATURES FOR DIMÂGE EX VERSION 2
7. IMPROVED CUSTOM SCRIPT FUNCTION
(see User's Manual P102)
The script facility of the Dimage EX has been improved to allow moreflexibility in writing scripts.
Below are some examples. These can bedownloaded from the Mi nolta website, http://minoltaeurope.com/download_link.html
Shutter Speed Setting
The manual exposure mode is selected from the menu and the desired shutter speed is set (the f-stop cannot be changed) using a script. Use when a shutter speed of longer than 2 seconds is required.
Changing ISO Sensitivity
Automatic gain control operates to amplify the signal when the subject is dark and the signal level is low.
Note that gain is normally fixed However, it may be altered with the script. Please note that the noise in the signal may increase as the gain is increased.
Flash Compensation
The flash illumination may be controlled for exposure compensation using a script. This compensation differs from the exposure compensation in which the brightness of the whole image is increased. The areas of the image not illuminated by the flash remain unchanged, only the exposure for the subject illuminated by the flash is compensated.
Selectable Metering
In addition to the normal 25-segment Metering, Center Weighted Average Metering and Spot Metering may be selected with the script to suit the application or purpose.
AE Lock Selectable
A script may be used to select whether lightly pressing the shutter button is to lock or not lock (focus lock only) AE.
Manual White Balance Adjustment
White balance may be manually adjusted for red, blue, and green using a script. This function allows fine setting of white balance as necessary to suit photographic requirements.
Manual Focus
Focus may be adjusted with the cross-hairs keys (right and left) using a script. The focus may be checked on the LCD monitor for live images (this is not possible in the viewfinder).Manual focusing is not possible when digital magnification is selected.
NEW FEATURES FOR Dimâge EX Version 2
• If you are interested in preparing your own scripts, download the Digita Script Software Development Kit from http://www.flashpnt.com/.
• The content of some scripts may result in problems with operation of the camera after the script has been run.
• Minolta takes no responsibility for the results of running a custom script, and is not liable for compensation for losses (e.g. loss of image data) incurred as a result of running such a script.
8. THE BRACKETING INCREMENTS HAS BEEN CHANGED
(see User's Manual P56)
Steps used with flash bracketing with normal light were
1/2 of EV steps, however this has been changed to 1/3 of EV steps in Version 2.
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