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Minolta DiMAGE S414 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Minolta DiMAGE S414 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Minolta DiMAGE S414 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Minolta DiMAGE S414 manual and always important Minolta DiMAGE S414 lens which makes the Minolta DiMAGE S414 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Minolta DiMAGE S414 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Minolta DiMAGE S414 kit or bundle, is the Minolta DiMAGE S414 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Minolta DiMAGE S414 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Minolta DiMAGE S414 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
S414 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$400.00 |
| Street Price |
$240.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-12-01 |
| Date Available |
2003-03-31 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
RC-3 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) |
4.10 |
| 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) |
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 |
10 - 60 cm
4.1 - 24.5 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, 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 |
Multi-segment, Spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
10 seconds |
| 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 |
| Other Memory Types |
None |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| 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 |
| Performance Timing |
Cycle Time Max Res |
0.8 seconds |
| 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 |
4 x AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline disposable or NiMH rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
4 x AA alkaline |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Updated version of the DiMAGE S404. Changes include a real-time histogram, framing line function on the LCD, finer digital zoom (0.2x steps) and an optional date-based file naming convention. There's also support for Print Image Matching II and EXIF 2.2 (EXIF Print), and several new special effects modes. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Minolta DiMAGE S414 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Minolta DiMAGE S414 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 S414 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Minolta DiMAGE S414 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 S414 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Minolta DiMAGE S414 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Minolta DiMAGE S414 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Minolta DiMAGE S414 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Minolta DiMAGE S414, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Minolta DiMAGE S414 camera or Minolta DiMAGE S414 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 S414 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 S414 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Minolta DiMAGE S414 powergrip digital camera.
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