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Minolta DiMAGE Xi Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Minolta DiMAGE Xi digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Minolta DiMAGE Xi accessories with your camera. You'll get the Minolta DiMAGE Xi manual and always important Minolta DiMAGE Xi lens which makes the Minolta DiMAGE Xi digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Minolta DiMAGE Xi accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Minolta DiMAGE Xi kit or bundle, is the Minolta DiMAGE Xi leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Minolta DiMAGE Xi body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Minolta DiMAGE Xi Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
Dimage X |
| Camera Format |
Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$399.00 |
| Street Price |
$272.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-05-07 |
| Date Available |
2002-02-28 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Plastic |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
135 g
4.7 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
85 x 72 x 20 mm
3.3 x 2.8 x 0.8 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
2.11 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/2.7" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
4 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
37 - 111 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
1.25, 1.5, 1.75, 2x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Video AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
| Manual Focus |
No |
| Normal Focus Range |
25 cm to Infinity
10.2 in to Infinity |
| Min Macro Area |
83 x 62 mm
3.3 x 2.4 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.6 (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 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200 |
| ISO Rating Max |
200 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
5 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent |
| Manual White Balance |
No |
| Longest Shutter Time |
2 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
256 segment multi |
| Spot Metering |
No |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, On, Off, Night Portrait |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
2.9 |
| Flash Range Description |
Wide: 0.8 – 9.5 feet (0.25 - 2.9m); Tele: 0.8 – 7.5 feet (0.25 - 2.3m) @ ISO200 |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SD/MMC |
| Memory Included (MB) |
8.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG, Mono 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 Software CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility |
Win 98, 98SE, 2000 Pro, ME, XP or MacOS 8.6 - 10.1 |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
2.7 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
2.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
2.0 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
2.2 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
2.0 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
1.9 seconds |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
0.5 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
35 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
35 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary NP-200 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
NP-200 Lithium-Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Complies with PRINT Image Matching, Epson's color management technology.
Billed as the smallest, thinnest and lightest digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and built-in flash (as of January 2002).
Lens is mounted vertically in the camera chassis using a prism to direct light into lens path; allows for extremely thin (20mm) depth whilst using a 3x optical zoom lens. Lens has 9 elements in 8 groups, including 3 aspheric elements. Camera body has stainless steel and aluminum finish.
Has audio recording (90 seconds per clip), audio caption (15 second per image), voice memo (15 seconds per clip) features.
Claimed battery life of 120 minutes playback or 120 frames record mode with LCD on, 50% flash usage, no instant playback or voice memos.
Bundled with HS-DG100 Hand Strap, AVC-200 Video Cable, USB-500 USB cable, 8MB Secure Digital memory card, NP-200 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery, BC-200 Lithium Ion battery charger, DiMAGE Software CD-ROM. Optional accessories include AC-4 AC adapter. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Minolta DiMAGE Xi review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Minolta DiMAGE Xi 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 Xi digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Minolta DiMAGE Xi 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 Xi Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Minolta DiMAGE Xi rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Minolta DiMAGE Xi accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Minolta DiMAGE Xi wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Minolta DiMAGE Xi, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Minolta DiMAGE Xi camera or Minolta DiMAGE Xi 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 Xi 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 Xi digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Minolta DiMAGE Xi powergrip digital camera.
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