| DiMAGE 7 |

General Questions

  1. A fresh set of batteries does not last to take as many pictures as specified. Is it a battery problem?
  2. After firmware update problems with CF-Card.
  3. How may image files can be stored in a CompactFlash card supplied with the camera?
  4. What batteries are recommended for use with the DiMAGE 7?
  5. Even when I immediately switch power source (AC adapter or External Battery Pack) right after the low-battery icon started to blink, the camera operation is still locked.
  6. The camera shuts down without giving any warning. Is the camera defective?
  7. "No Card" warning appears on the monitors when IBM Microdrive is loaded.
  8. What other power sources are available for the DiMAGE 7?
  9. Not as many pictures as specified can be taken with a set of fresh batteries. Is the camera defective?
  10. Is there an external power battery pack that can be used with the DiMAGE 7?
  11. My camera does not recognise a CompactFlash card. Is this the camera problem?
  12. Can I use an AC adapter supplied by a third party with the camera?
  13. After update is number of pictures that can be stored decreased.
  14. Specifications of the EBP-100

Top-FAQ

  1. The camera connected to USB port is not recognized as a removable disk.
  2. Camera´s battery consumption is too high.
  3. What storage cards are compatible?
  4. Driver CD-ROM is missing in package.
  5. The battery consumption of the camera is too high. What batteries can be used?
  6. Computer does not recognise the camera as removable disk (and not listed in device manager). Other USB devices are working properly.
  7. Which flashes are compatible to my 7/A Series camera?
  8. Are there any converting systems for the lens available?
  9. What storage cards are compatible?
  10. Are there any firmware updates?
  11. What are the differences between DiMAGE 7 Series
  12. How can I download images from the camera?

Operation

  1. The camera does not select the shortest exposure time.
  2. Changing monitor brightness in manuel mode.

Operation: Flash

  1. Does the camera use the AF illuminator of Dynax/Maxxum flashes?
  2. Why does my system flash unit display a shorter focal length than I choose with the camera\\\'s zoom?

Operation: Files

  1. The file size of the recorded images is smaller than it should be.

Operation: Storage Card

  1. What storage cards are compatible?
  2. Is it possible to use CompactFlash adaptor for SD memory card?
  3. My camera does not recognise a CompactFlash card.

Accessories: Minolta: Optional

  1. Why I can\'t use the converters on the DiMAGE 7 and 5?

Technical Information: Camera

  1. There are coloured points on my display. Is it broken?

Operation: Video

  1. Can Movies be imported and edited in usual editing programs?

Handling

  1. Is wireless off-camera flash function available?
  2. What print size can DiMAGE 7 provide at maximum?
  3. DiMAGE 7 takes time to focus on the subject in AF mode.
  4. Can use the conventional Maxxum/Dynax flash units with this camera?
  5. With Macro flash unit attached, images easily become overexposure within a short shooting distance.
  6. 5600 HS and 3600 HS overexposes.
  7. What is the colour space of the DiMAGE (5, 7, 7i, S304, S404) cameras and how can I use it?
  8. Can I use the 5400 HS?
  9. What is the minimum focusing distance in the macro mode and what area does that cover?
  10. How can I use the DiMAGE 7 and a studio flash?

Connection to the computer

  1. Installation
  2. Can I use a card reader supplied by a third party?
  3. My DiMAGE 7 is not recognised as removable disk.
  4. Installation
  5. Installation

General Questions

  1. Driver CD-ROM/OM CD-ROM is missing in package. Where can I find the driver and the Owners Manual?