Minolta DiMAGE G500 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Minolta DiMAGE G500 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Minolta DiMAGE G500 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Minolta DiMAGE G500 manual and always important Minolta DiMAGE G500 lens which makes the Minolta DiMAGE G500 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Minolta DiMAGE G500 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Minolta DiMAGE G500 kit or bundle, is the Minolta DiMAGE G500 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Minolta DiMAGE G500 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Minolta DiMAGE G500 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number G500
Camera Format Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $600.00
Street Price $274.09
Price Update Date 2005-02-23
Date Available 2003-08-31
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Weight 198 g
6.9 oz
Weight With Batteries? No
Size 94 x 56 x 30 mm
3.7 x 2.2 x 1.2 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 640x480
Movie Resolution 320x240
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 5.36
CCD Size (inches) 1/1.8"
Movie Audio Yes
Quality Levels 2
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 39 - 117 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 2x, 3x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type CCD center and spot
Manual Focus Yes
Manual Focus Steps 3
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 6 - 50 cm
2.4 - 20.4 in
Min Aperture f/8.2
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description F2.8 / 4.7 (wide angle); F4.9 / 8.2 (telephoto)
Lens Thread Type None
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Real-Image Optical Zoom
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 1.5
Exposure ISO Settings 50, 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 5
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Manual White Balance No
Longest Shutter Time 15
Shortest Shutter Time 1/2000
Exp Adj Range 1.5 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.30 EV
Full Manual Exposure Yes
Self Timer 3 or 10
Flash Internal Flash Yes
Flash Modes Has slow synchro mode
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 3.5
Flash Range Description 0.5 - 3.5m (wide), 0.5 - 2.0m (tele)
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types Memory Stick, SD/MMC
Other Memory Types 2MB Built-In
Memory Included (MB) 34.0
Uncompressed Format None
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG, Mono WAVE
Movie File Format AVI (MotionJPEG) with sound
Connectivity Video Out No
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection DC In
Performance Timing Movie Sec @ Max Res 30
Movie Sec @ Min Res 30
Power Battery Form Factor Proprietary 3.6V
Usable Battery Types Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included Proprietary Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included Yes
More Information Notes & Features Rebadged version of the Konica Digital Revio KD-510Z digital camera.

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Minolta DiMAGE G500 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Minolta DiMAGE G500 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 G500 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Minolta DiMAGE G500 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 G500 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Minolta DiMAGE G500 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Minolta DiMAGE G500 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Minolta DiMAGE G500 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Minolta DiMAGE G500, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Minolta DiMAGE G500 camera or Minolta DiMAGE G500 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 G500 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 G500 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Minolta DiMAGE G500 powergrip digital camera.

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