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Minolta DiMAGE A1 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Minolta DiMAGE A1 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Minolta DiMAGE A1 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Minolta DiMAGE A1 manual and always important Minolta DiMAGE A1 lens which makes the Minolta DiMAGE A1 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Minolta DiMAGE A1 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Minolta DiMAGE A1 kit or bundle, is the Minolta DiMAGE A1 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Minolta DiMAGE A1 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Minolta DiMAGE A1 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
A1 |
| Camera Format |
SLR-style |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Street Price |
$713.80 |
| Price Update Date |
2005-02-23 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Wired (RC-1000S or RC-1000L) |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Metal |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
560 g
19.6 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
117 x 85 x 114 mm
4.6 x 3.3 x 4.5 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2560x1920, 2080x1560, 1600x1200, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240, 640x480 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
5.30 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
2/3" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer |
Unknown CCD |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Min Macro Area |
2 x 1 mm
0.1 x 0.1 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/11.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.5 (tele) - f/11 |
| Lens Thread |
49 mm |
| Lens Thread Type |
Lens threads |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
0.44" 235k pixel TFT LCD EVF |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
100% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
100% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
118000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
8.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400, 800 |
| ISO Rating Max |
800 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
8 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Custom |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
30 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/16000 |
| 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 |
2 or 10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
4 |
| Flash Modes |
Fill-Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Rear Flash Sync, Wireless |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
3.8 |
| Flash Range Description |
Wide: Approximately 1.6 – 12.5 ft. (0.5 - 3.8m); Telephoto: Approximately 1.6 – 9.8 ft. (0.5 - 3m) |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Other Memory Types |
Microdrive |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
RAW, TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
Yes |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
3.2 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
3.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
0.9 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
2.6 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res) |
2.5 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.2 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.2 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
2.3 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
1.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
1.3 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
5 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
2.8 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
24.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
15 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
15 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary NP-400 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium-Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
Proprietary NP-400 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
640 x 480 movie mode only available for time-lapse movies. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Minolta DiMAGE A1 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Minolta DiMAGE A1 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 A1 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Minolta DiMAGE A1 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 A1 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Minolta DiMAGE A1 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Minolta DiMAGE A1 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Minolta DiMAGE A1 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Minolta DiMAGE A1, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Minolta DiMAGE A1 camera or Minolta DiMAGE A1 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 A1 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 A1 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Minolta DiMAGE A1 powergrip digital camera.
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