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Maxell ZD3 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Maxell ZD3 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Maxell ZD3 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Maxell ZD3 manual and always important Maxell ZD3 lens which makes the Maxell ZD3 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Maxell ZD3 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Maxell ZD3 kit or bundle, is the Maxell ZD3 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Maxell ZD3 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Maxell ZD3 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
ZD3 |
| Camera Format |
Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Price Update Date |
2002-07-12 |
| Date Available |
2001-10-10 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Weight |
170 g
5.9 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
Yes |
| Size |
87 x 55 x 33 mm
3.4 x 2.2 x 1.3 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2048x1536, 1024x768 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
3.34 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
38 - 76 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
2.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
1.3x, 1.6x, 2.0x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Contrast Detect |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
90 cm to Infinity
36.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
6 - 90 cm
2.4 - 36.7 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/6.2 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.5 (tele) - f/6.2 |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real Image |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
110000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
2.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
64, 128, 256 |
| ISO Rating Max |
256 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
5 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Cloudy, Fluorescent |
| Longest Shutter Time |
8 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/2000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
2 or 10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
4 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, On, Off |
| Flash Range Description |
0.9 - 2.5 meters (wide) / 2.0 meters (tele) |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SD/MMC |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF-RGB |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (Exif 2.1) |
| Movie File Format |
AVI (QuickTime) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Performance Timing |
Movie Sec @ Max Res |
15 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
15 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types |
3.6v 800mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Camera body styled by luggage and protective case manufacturer Zero Halliburton. Limited to 10,000 units production, of which 8,000 are available for preorder over the Internet. Each camera has a plaque on the front with the production number from 1 to 10,000. Shutter speeds longer than 1 second are a choice of 2, 4 or 8 seconds. LCD display is 512 x 218 pixels. Minimum focusing distance in Macro mode is 6cm at wide position, 30cm at tele position. Has option to lock focus at infinity. Flash recharges in 6 seconds. Menu language can be switched between English and Japanese. 'Camera shutter' sound can be enabled/disabled. LCD brightness can be adjusted. Battery life rated at 140 shots with LCD on, or 50 minutes, with flash use 50%. Camera looks to be identical to Kyocera's FineCam S3 and Konica's Digital Revio KD-300Z, but with slight cosmetic differences. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Maxell ZD3 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Maxell ZD3 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 Maxell ZD3 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Maxell ZD3 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. Maxell ZD3 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Maxell ZD3 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Maxell ZD3 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Maxell ZD3 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Maxell ZD3, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Maxell ZD3 camera or Maxell ZD3 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 Maxell ZD3 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Maxell ZD3 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Maxell ZD3 powergrip digital camera.
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