Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 manual and always important Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 lens which makes the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 kit or bundle, is the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number Z2
Camera Format SLR-style
Currently Manufactured No
Street Price $347.53
Price Update Date 2005-11-29
Date Available 2004-04-30
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Tripod Mount Material Plastic
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 305 g
10.7 oz
Weight With Batteries? No
Size 110 x 78 x 80 mm
4.3 x 3.1 x 3.1 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2272x1704, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480
Movie Resolution 800x600, 160x120
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 4.20
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.5"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
CCD Manufacturer Unknown CCD
Movie Audio Yes
Quality Levels 3
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 38 - 380 mm
Zoom Ratio 10.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 4x in 0.1x steps
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type Hybrid (Passive / Video AF)
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 3 - 0 cm
1.2 - 0.0 in
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.7 (tele) - f/8.0
Lens Thread 52 mm
Lens Thread Type Body threads, optional adapter
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Mirrored 1.5" 113k pixel LCD
Optical VF Accuracy 98%
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 100%
LCD Size (inches) 1.5
LCD Resolution (pixels) 113000
Max Playback Zoom 6.00
Exposure ISO Settings 50, 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 7
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Manual White Balance Yes
Longest Shutter Time 30
Shortest Shutter Time 1/1000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes 256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure Yes
Self Timer 10 seconds
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 5
Flash Modes Autoflash, Autoflash with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Slow-shutter sync, Off
Flash Range Description Wide: 0.2 - 6.1m; Tele: 1.3 - 4.6m
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 (EXIF 2.21)
Movie File Format MotionJPEG (MOV)
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable Yes
External Connections USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Other Connection DC In
Included Software DiMAGE Viewer, ArcSoft VideoImpression 2 CD-ROM (Windows only)
OS Compatibility Windows
Performance Timing Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 30.0
Power Battery Form Factor 4 x AA
Usable Battery Types Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included 4 x AA alkaline disposable
Battery Charger Included No

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 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 Z2 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 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 Z2 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 camera or Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 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 Z2 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 Z2 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 powergrip digital camera.

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