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Minolta DiMAGE 5 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Minolta DiMAGE 5 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Minolta DiMAGE 5 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Minolta DiMAGE 5 manual and always important Minolta DiMAGE 5 lens which makes the Minolta DiMAGE 5 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Minolta DiMAGE 5 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Minolta DiMAGE 5 kit or bundle, is the Minolta DiMAGE 5 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Minolta DiMAGE 5 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Minolta DiMAGE 5 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
DiMAGE 5 |
| Camera Format |
SLR-style |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$999.00 |
| Street Price |
$899.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-04-15 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Wired |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Metal |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
505 g
17.7 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
117 x 91 x 113 mm
4.6 x 3.6 x 4.4 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
3.34 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Movie Audio |
No |
| Quality Levels |
5 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
35 - 250 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
7.14x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
2x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Video AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
13 - 50 cm
5.3 - 20.4 in |
| Min Macro Area |
41 x 31 mm
1.6 x 1.2 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 (wide) / 3.5 (tele) - f/9.5 |
| Lens Thread |
49 mm |
| Lens Thread Type |
Lens Threads |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
0.19" 220k pixel EVF |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
99% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
99% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
122000 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400, 800 |
| ISO Rating Max |
800 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
5 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Hold |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
30 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/2000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
256 multi-segment, center-weighted and spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
3 |
| Flash Modes |
Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear flash sync |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
3.8 |
| Flash Range Description |
0.5 - 3.8 meters (wide) / 3 meters (tele) |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Minolta hot-shoe |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Other Memory Types |
IBM Microdrive |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
Yes |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
AVI (MotionJPEG) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In, Minolta flash hotshoe |
| Included Software |
DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, Mac OS |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
3.1 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
2.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
1.6 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
3.1 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res) |
3.1 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.2 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.2 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
19.7 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
1.2 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
1.5 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
12 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
1.4 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
60 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
60 |
| Download speed, KB/second |
273.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline, NiMH |
| Batteries Included |
4 x Alkaline AA |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
12-bit A/D conversion. Lens has 16 elements in 13 groups (including two AD glass elements and two aspheric surfaces). Zoom control is manual (non-motorized). Electronic viewfinder is ferroelectric 0.19 inch reflective liquid crystal microdisplay with equivalent resolution of 220,000 pixels, magnification of 0.38-2.58x, and 90-degree variable position. Has ability to automatically switch between LCD and Electronic Viewfinder when you move the camera to your eye. -5 to +0.5 diopter adjustment. Shutter speeds 4 - 30 seconds available in bulb mode only. Wide focus area, Spot focus point, Flex Focus Point control is available with the spot focus point. Has both Single-shot AF and Continuous AF modes. Has AF/AE lock button. Flash metering is ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) type with TTL pre-flash. Flash recharges in 7 seconds, and syncs at all shutter speeds. Time lapse mode is from 2 to 99 frames at intervals of 1-10 or 15, 20, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. Has automatic exposure, contrast and saturation bracketing (3 shots, 1/3, 1/2 or 1 stop exposure steps). Adjustable sharpness (3 settings), saturation and contrast. PRINT Image Matching compliant. Bundled with neck strap, lens cap, lens shade, accessory shoe cap, USB cable, video cable, 16MB CompactFlash card, AA alkaline batteries, and software CD. Optional camera case, high-power external battery pack, remote control units and AC adapter available. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Minolta DiMAGE 5 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Minolta DiMAGE 5 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 Minolta DiMAGE 5 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Minolta DiMAGE 5 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. Minolta DiMAGE 5 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Minolta DiMAGE 5 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Minolta DiMAGE 5 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Minolta DiMAGE 5 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Minolta DiMAGE 5, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Minolta DiMAGE 5 camera or Minolta DiMAGE 5 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 Minolta DiMAGE 5 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Minolta DiMAGE 5 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Minolta DiMAGE 5 powergrip digital camera.
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