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Minolta DiMAGE S404 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Minolta DiMAGE S404 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Minolta DiMAGE S404 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Minolta DiMAGE S404 manual and always important Minolta DiMAGE S404 lens which makes the Minolta DiMAGE S404 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Minolta DiMAGE S404 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Minolta DiMAGE S404 kit or bundle, is the Minolta DiMAGE S404 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Minolta DiMAGE S404 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Minolta DiMAGE S404 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
DiMAGE S404 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$499.00 |
| Street Price |
$332.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-04-15 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Infra-red |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Metal |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
335 g
11.7 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 |
2272x1704, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
4.13 |
| 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 |
2.2x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Video AF, wide and spot select |
| 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 |
74 x 56 mm
2.9 x 2.2 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/3.0 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/3.0 (wide) / f/3.6 (tele) - ??? |
| Lens Thread |
36 mm |
| Lens Thread Type |
Lens threads |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Optical real-image zoom |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
122000 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
64, 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, 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 |
270 segment multi, 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, On, On w/ red-eye reduction, Off |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
3.5 |
| Flash Range Description |
Wide: 1.6 – 11.5 feet (0.5 – 3.5 m); Tele: 3 – 9.8 feet (0.9 – 3 m) |
| 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, Mono WAVE |
| Movie File Format |
MotionJPEG (AVI) |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
DiMAGE Software CD-ROM, ArcSoft PhotoImpression |
| OS Compatibility |
Win 98, 98SE, 2000 Pro, ME, XP or MacOS 8.6 - 10.1 |
| Performance Timing |
Buffer Frames, Max Res |
7 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
1.3 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
60 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
60 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline or NiMH (recommended) |
| Batteries Included |
AA Alkaline disposable |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Complies with PRINT Image Matching, Epson's color management technology.
Lens has 11 elements in 9 groups (one AD glass element and two double-sided aspheric elements). Features 32MB SDRAM buffer memory. Body is aluminum.
Shutter speeds 4 - 15 seconds available in bulb mode only. Has exposure bracketing capability (0.3, 0.5 or 1.0EV increments). Has voice memo feature allowing 5 or 15 seconds audio with each image. Three user-selectable sharpening levels (soft, normal, hard). Exposure, contrast and saturation compensation functions available. Has histogram function in playback mode.
Claimed battery life of 90 minutes playback (alkaline) / 110 minutes playback (NiMH), or 40 frames (alkaline) / 150 frames (NiMH) with LCD on, 50% flash usage, no voice memo or instant playback.
Comes bundled with neck strap, lens cap, USB cable, video cable, 16MB CompactFlash card, AA alkaline batteries, DiMAGE software CD-ROM, ArcSoft PhotoImpression CD-ROM. Optional accessories include RC-3 infra-red remote control, AC-1L AC adapter, CS-DG304 camera case, EBP-100 external battery pack. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Minolta DiMAGE S404 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Minolta DiMAGE S404 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 S404 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Minolta DiMAGE S404 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 S404 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Minolta DiMAGE S404 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Minolta DiMAGE S404 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Minolta DiMAGE S404 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Minolta DiMAGE S404, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Minolta DiMAGE S404 camera or Minolta DiMAGE S404 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 S404 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 S404 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Minolta DiMAGE S404 powergrip digital camera.
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