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Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi accessories with your camera. You'll get the Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi manual and always important Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi lens which makes the Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi kit or bundle, is the Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
7Hi |
| Camera Format |
SLR-style |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$1299.00 |
| Street Price |
$1089.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2005-02-03 |
| Date Available |
2002-09-30 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Wired |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Metal |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
530 g
18.5 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 |
2560x1920, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
640x480, 320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
5.24 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
2/3" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
5 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
28 - 200 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
7.14x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
2x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Video AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
13 - 60 cm
5.3 - 24.5 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.5 (tele) - ??? |
| Lens Thread |
49 mm |
| Lens Thread Type |
Lens threads |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
4.8mm 220,000 pixel-equiv. EVF |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
100% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
100% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
118000 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400, 800 |
| ISO Rating Max |
800 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
9 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1 and 2, Custom 1, 2 and 3 |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
30 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/4000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Multi-segment, 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 |
6 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Off, Fill, Red-Eye Reduction, Rear Sync, Wireless |
| Flash Range Description |
Wide: 1.6 - 12.5 ft. / 0.5 - 3.8m; Telephoto: 1.6 - 9.8 ft. / 0.5 - 3m |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync, Wireless |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Other Memory Types |
Microdrive (170MB - 1GB) |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF, CCD-RAW |
| CCD Raw Format |
Yes |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG, WAVE |
| Movie File Format |
MotionJPEG (MOV) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
DiMAGE Software CDROM (Includes DiMAGE Viewer) |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
0.5 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
0.5 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
0.5 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
32 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
7.0 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
60 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
60 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
4 x AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
4 x AA NiMH rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Similar to the DiMAGE 7i, but with the following changes: Built-in PC Sync connector compatible with both center-negative and center-positive studio lighting setups Color space can be selected for each picture (sRGB or Adobe RGB) Economy compression mode has been removed and replaced with a new lower-compression mode, 'extra fine' Shutter speeds in manual mode have been extended to 15 seconds (bulb mode still allows exposures to 30 seconds) The 3 frames per second burst mode has been extended to 10 frames in Fine JPEG, 7 frames in the new Extra Fine JPEG, 5 frames in RAW or 3 frames in TIFF Customisable user interface, including Select buttons/dials for memory recall and manual exposure settings Exposure bracketing only, or digital effects bracketing too ICC color profile can be attached to image files Default for delete confirmation (yes / no) Undo function if camera is accidentally reset New cool white fluorescent white balance setting, as well as two new custom settings (for a total of three) Black magnesium alloy body New contoured rubber grip Supports Print Image Matching II |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi 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 7Hi digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi 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 7Hi Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi camera or Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi 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 7Hi 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 7Hi digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi powergrip digital camera.
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