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Minolta DiMAGE 7i Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Minolta DiMAGE 7i digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Minolta DiMAGE 7i accessories with your camera. You'll get the Minolta DiMAGE 7i manual and always important Minolta DiMAGE 7i lens which makes the Minolta DiMAGE 7i digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Minolta DiMAGE 7i accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Minolta DiMAGE 7i kit or bundle, is the Minolta DiMAGE 7i leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Minolta DiMAGE 7i body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Minolta DiMAGE 7i Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
DiMAGE 7i |
| Camera Format |
SLR-style |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Street Price |
$688.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-05-07 |
| Date Available |
2002-06-20 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Wired (RC1000S / RC1000L) |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
525 g
18.4 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 |
3 Area Contrast Detect |
| 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 22,000 pixel EVF |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| 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 |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Custom |
| 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 |
300 Segment Multi, Center-Weighted, 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 |
6 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Rear-curtain Sync, Wireless/Remote |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
3.8 |
| Flash Range Description |
Wide: 0.5 - 3.8m (1.6 - 12.5ft); Tele: 0.5 - 3.0m (1.6 - 9.8ft) |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Other Memory Types |
IBM Microdrive (170MB - 1GB) |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
RAW, TIFF |
| 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 CD-ROM (includes DiMAGE Viewer) |
| OS Compatibility |
Win98, ME, 2000, XP; MacOS 8.6-9.2.2, 10.1-10.1.3 |
| Performance Timing |
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
0.5 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
0.5 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
0.5 seconds |
| 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 |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Minolta DiMAGE 7i review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Minolta DiMAGE 7i 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 7i digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Minolta DiMAGE 7i 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 7i Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Minolta DiMAGE 7i rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Minolta DiMAGE 7i accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Minolta DiMAGE 7i wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Minolta DiMAGE 7i, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Minolta DiMAGE 7i camera or Minolta DiMAGE 7i 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 7i 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 7i digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Minolta DiMAGE 7i powergrip digital camera.
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