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Minolta DiMAGE E201 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Minolta DiMAGE E201 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Minolta DiMAGE E201 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Minolta DiMAGE E201 manual and always important Minolta DiMAGE E201 lens which makes the Minolta DiMAGE E201 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Minolta DiMAGE E201 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Minolta DiMAGE E201 kit or bundle, is the Minolta DiMAGE E201 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Minolta DiMAGE E201 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Minolta DiMAGE E201 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
E201 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$249.00 |
| Street Price |
$260.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2002-07-12 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Infra-red |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
210 g
7.3 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
114 x 64 x 45 mm
4.5 x 2.5 x 1.8 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
1792x1200, 800x600 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2, 4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
2.30 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.76" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Movie Audio |
No |
| Quality Levels |
4 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
38 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
Non-Zoom |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
1.4x, 2x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Video AF |
| Manual Focus |
No |
| Normal Focus Range |
60 cm to Infinity
24.5 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
30 - 60 cm
12.2 - 24.5 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/13.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/3.0 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/3 to f/13, in 14 steps |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Reversed galilean |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
77000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
3.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
85, 340 |
| ISO Rating Max |
340 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
4 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten |
| Manual White Balance |
No |
| Longest Shutter Time |
2 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/500 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.50 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Center-weighted |
| Spot Metering |
No |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Fill, Off, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, On w/ Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
2.5 |
| Flash Range Description |
0.6 - 2.5 (ISO 85) / 5 (ISO 340) meters |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1 |
| Memory Included (MB) |
8.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| 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 |
| Included Software |
PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 4.0 for Windows, PhotoDeluxe 2.0 for Macintosh |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
1.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
60 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
60 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline, NiMH |
| Batteries Included |
4 x AA Alkaline |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Flash automatically disabled in macro mode. Lens has 5 elements in 4 groups, including 3 elements with 4 aspheric surfaces. Flash recharges in 10 seconds. Has three sharpness settings. Battery life claimed as 120 minutes playback or recording with LCD on, flash used 50% of time, on Alkaline batteries. USB Mass Storage Class compliant (allows use on Windows 2000/ME and Mac OS 8.5+ without drivers). Bundled with hand strap, camera case, USB cable, video cable, 8MB CompactFlash card, batteries and software CDs. Optional IR remote control and AC adapters available. European-only model. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Minolta DiMAGE E201 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Minolta DiMAGE E201 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 E201 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Minolta DiMAGE E201 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 E201 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Minolta DiMAGE E201 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Minolta DiMAGE E201 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Minolta DiMAGE E201 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Minolta DiMAGE E201, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Minolta DiMAGE E201 camera or Minolta DiMAGE E201 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 E201 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 E201 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Minolta DiMAGE E201 powergrip digital camera.
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