| Dynax 5D |

Top-FAQ

  1. What are the main features of Dynax/Maxxum 5D?
  2. Which points are improved or added from Dynax/Maxxum 7D?

Operation

  1. What should be done if dust has attached onto the CCD?
  2. Why can't the Anti-Shake compensation be used when the camera is on the tripod? (Mentioned in the instruction manual)
  3. Why does the shutter sync. speed change with the Anti-Shake ON/OFF?

Operation: Flash

  1. Which conventional Maxxum/Dynax flash units can be used with this camera?
  2. Can the high-speed sync or wireless high-speed sync function be used?
  3. Is wireless/remote flash available?
  4. Does the Dynax/Maxxum 5D support any external flash including studio light?

Accessories: Minolta: Optional

  1. What optional accessories are available?
  2. Is there any plan to release Vertical Control Grip and DiMAGE Transfer (PC remote storage function) ?

Technical Information: Camera

  1. Is Noise Reduction function available?
  2. What is the type of LCD monitor display?
  3. Which white balance settings are available with this model?
  4. What is the rate of continuous advance?
  5. How fine is the effect of Anti-Shake function?
  6. What is the condition that the effect of Anti-Shake decrease?
  7. What ISO ratings are available for the Dynax/Maxxum 5D?
  8. What is the shutter speed range of the Dynax/Maxxum 5D?

Lenses

  1. Can all the Dynax/Maxxum lenses be used?
  2. Which lenses cannot use Anti-Shake function?
  3. Is Anti-Shake system effective with macro lenses?
  4. Are the AF DT lenses available only for digital SLR cameras? / Are the AF DT lenses compatible with current SLR film cameras?

Connection to the computer

  1. What OS does the Dynax/Maxxum 5D support?
  2. Is it possible to control Dynax/Maxxum 5D from PC when they are connected to each other?

Power Supply

  1. What power sources are usable with the Dynax/Maxxum 5D?
  2. Can I use the battery charger overseas?
  3. How long does a set of fully charged batteries last?

Storage Card

  1. Is it possible to use CompactFlash adaptor for SD memory card?
  2. What memory cards are compatible with the Dynax/Maxxum 5D?
  3. How may images can the Dynax/Maxxum 5D save in a 512MB memory card ?

General Questions

  1. Please give me the size of a recorded image file.
  2. What languages can be displayed?
  3. Is the Dynax/Maxxum 5D equipped with AF illuminator?