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Minolta DiMAGE S304 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Minolta DiMAGE S304 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Minolta DiMAGE S304 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Minolta DiMAGE S304 manual and always important Minolta DiMAGE S304 lens which makes the Minolta DiMAGE S304 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Minolta DiMAGE S304 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Minolta DiMAGE S304 kit or bundle, is the Minolta DiMAGE S304 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Minolta DiMAGE S304 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Minolta DiMAGE S304 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
S304 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$799.00 |
| Street Price |
$530.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2002-07-12 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Infra-red |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
320 g
11.2 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
114 x 65 x 59 mm
4.5 x 2.5 x 2.3 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
3.34 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
4 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
35 - 140 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
4.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
2x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Video AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
16 - 60 cm
6.5 - 24.5 in |
| Min Macro Area |
102 x 77 mm
4.0 x 3.0 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/3.0 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/3.0 (wide) / 3.6 (tele) - |
| Lens Thread |
36 mm |
| Lens Thread Type |
Body threads w/ adapter |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Optical real-image zoom |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
82% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
98% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
122000 |
| 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, Manual |
| 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 and spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, Fill, Fill w/ red-eye reduction, Off |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
3.5 |
| Flash Range Description |
0.5 - 3.5 meters (wide) / 0.9 - 3 meters (tele) |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1 |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG, WAVE |
| Movie File Format |
AVI (MotionJPEG) with audio |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility, ArcSoft PhotoImpression |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
4.8 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
4.9 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
1.6 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
1.9 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res) |
1.9 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.1 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
31.9 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
1.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
1.1 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
4 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
0.9 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
60 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
60 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline, NiMH |
| Batteries Included |
AA Alkaline |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
12-bit A/D conversion. Lens has 11 elements in 9 groups, including 1 AD element and 2 double-sided aspheric elements. Shutter speeds 4-15 seconds are in bulb mode only. Has choice of wide focus area, or focus area selection modes. Flash metering is ADI (advanced distance integration) type. Flash recharges in 7 seconds. Has exposure bracketing mode (3 frames, 0.3, 0.5 or 1.0EV steps). Voice memo mode. Adjustable contrast, saturation and sharpness. PRINT Image Matching compliant. Bundled with neckstrap, lens cap, USB cable, video cable, 16MB CompactFlash card, AA alkaline batteries, and software CDs. Optional IR remote, camera case, AC adapter and high-power external battery pack available. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Minolta DiMAGE S304 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Minolta DiMAGE S304 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 S304 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Minolta DiMAGE S304 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 S304 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Minolta DiMAGE S304 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Minolta DiMAGE S304 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Minolta DiMAGE S304 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Minolta DiMAGE S304, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Minolta DiMAGE S304 camera or Minolta DiMAGE S304 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 S304 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 S304 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Minolta DiMAGE S304 powergrip digital camera.
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