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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg accessories with your camera. You'll get the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg manual and always important Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg lens which makes the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg kit or bundle, is the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
Xg |
| Camera Format |
Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$299.00 |
| Street Price |
$266.32 |
| Price Update Date |
2005-02-16 |
| Date Available |
2004-04-01 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
plastic |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
120 g
4.2 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
86 x 67 x 20 mm
3.4 x 2.6 x 0.8 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240, 160x120 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
3.30 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/2.7" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer |
Unknown CCD |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
37 - 111 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
4x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Video AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
15 cm to Infinity
6.1 in to Infinity |
| Min Macro Area |
48 x 36 mm
1.9 x 1.4 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.6 (tele) - ??? |
| Lens Thread Type |
None |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real-image optical zoom |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
1% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
1% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.6 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
85000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
6.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
50, 100, 160, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
5 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent |
| Manual White Balance |
No |
| Longest Shutter Time |
4 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
256-segment multi, spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
10 seconds |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
4 |
| Flash Modes |
Autoflash, Autoflash with red-eye reduction, Fill-Flash, Flash cancel |
| Flash Range Description |
Wide: 0.15 - 3.2m; Tele: 0.15 - 2.5m |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SD/MMC |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
None |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
MotionJPEG (MOV) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
No |
| External Connections |
USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
2.1 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
1.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
2.1 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
2.3 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
2.7 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
2.5 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
20 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
1.4 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
30.0 |
| Download speed, KB/second |
837.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary NP-200 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
Proprietary NP-200 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg camera or Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg powergrip digital camera.
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