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If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and re-insert the batteries,
or unplug and re-connect the AC adaptor. Always turn the camera off using the mode
dial otherwise the CompactFlash card may be damaged and camera settings reset.
The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to
avoid burns when handling the camera, batteries, or CompactFlash card.
Shutter speed and
aperture combination is
extremely under or over-
exposing the live image.
Change the shutter speed or
aperture value until an image
appears on the monitor (p.
50).
Shooting data
is displayed,
but live image
is entirely
black or
white.
Camera set to
manual-
exposure
mode (M).
Lens hood
mounted when
using flash.
The lens hood blocks the
light from the built-in
flash.
Always remove the lens hood
when using the built-in flash.
Problem Symptom Cause Solution
WHEN USING FILTERS WITH THE DIMAGE 7
Polarising filters and close-up lenses may cause vignetting at the wide-angle range of
the lens (below the 50mm mark on the zooming ring). With very powerful close-up lens-
es, such as a +3 or Minolta No. 2, vignetting may be noticeable below 100mm. Using
step-up rings will cause vignetting; use only 49mm filters.
A shadow
appears on
the bottom of
the image.
Live image
turns black
and white.
Camera used
under low-light
conditions.
Automatic monitor amplification activates under low-light
conditions (p. 72). Although the live image is black and
white, the recorded image will be colour.