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Minolta DiMAGE F300 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Minolta DiMAGE F300 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Minolta DiMAGE F300 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Minolta DiMAGE F300 manual and always important Minolta DiMAGE F300 lens which makes the Minolta DiMAGE F300 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Minolta DiMAGE F300 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Minolta DiMAGE F300 kit or bundle, is the Minolta DiMAGE F300 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Minolta DiMAGE F300 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Minolta DiMAGE F300 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
F300 |
| Camera Format |
Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$600.00 |
| Street Price |
$383.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-11-27 |
| Date Available |
2003-02-28 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Infra-red |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Metal |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
185 g
6.5 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
111 x 53 x 33 mm
4.4 x 2.1 x 1.3 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2560x1920, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240, 160x120 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
5.30 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer |
Unknown CCD |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
4 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
38 - 114 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
4x max in 0.1x steps |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Video AF (see notes) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
15 - 55 cm
5.9 - 22.2 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.7 (tele) - ??? |
| Lens Thread Type |
None |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Optical real-image zoom |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
110000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
5.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
64, 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Automatic, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Cloudy), Custom |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
15 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
256 Segment multi, 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 |
4 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, On, Off |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
3.4 |
| Flash Range Description |
Wide: Approximately 1.6 – 11.2 ft. (0.5 – 3.4m); Telephoto: Approximately 1.6– 6.6 ft. (0.5 – 2m) |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SD/MMC |
| Memory Included (MB) |
32.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| 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 Viewer CD-ROM, ArcSoft Funhouse CD-ROM |
| Performance Timing |
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
180 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
1200 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
2 x AA, CR-V3 |
| Usable Battery Types |
NiMH rechargeable, Lithium Disposable |
| Batteries Included |
1 x CR-V3 Lithium and 4 x AA NiMH |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Video AF system has choice of wide focus area (Area AF) or Spot focus areas with Focus Area Selection. Has choice of single-shot or full-time AF, as well as subject-tracking AF. Shutter speeds from 4 to 15 seconds in bulb mode only. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Minolta DiMAGE F300 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Minolta DiMAGE F300 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 F300 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Minolta DiMAGE F300 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 F300 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Minolta DiMAGE F300 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Minolta DiMAGE F300 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Minolta DiMAGE F300 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Minolta DiMAGE F300, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Minolta DiMAGE F300 camera or Minolta DiMAGE F300 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 F300 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 F300 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Minolta DiMAGE F300 powergrip digital camera.
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