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Minolta DiMAGE Z1 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Minolta DiMAGE Z1 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Minolta DiMAGE Z1 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Minolta DiMAGE Z1 manual and always important Minolta DiMAGE Z1 lens which makes the Minolta DiMAGE Z1 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Minolta DiMAGE Z1 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Minolta DiMAGE Z1 kit or bundle, is the Minolta DiMAGE Z1 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Minolta DiMAGE Z1 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Minolta DiMAGE Z1 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
Z1 |
| Camera Format |
SLR-style |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$399.00 |
| Street Price |
$248.42 |
| Price Update Date |
2005-02-23 |
| Date Available |
2003-08-07 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Plastic |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
305 g
10.7 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
110 x 78 x 80 mm
4.3 x 3.1 x 3.1 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
640x480, 160x120 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
3.30 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/2.7" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer |
Unknown CCD |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
38 - 380 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
10.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
4x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
4 - 0 cm
1.6 - 0.0 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/8.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.5 (tele) - f/8 |
| Lens Thread |
52 mm |
| Lens Thread Type |
Body threads, optional adapter |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Mirrored 1.5" 113k pixel LCD |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
94% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
98% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
113000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
6.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
50, 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
7 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
30 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
256-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
10 seconds |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Autoflash, Autoflash with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Slow-shutter sync, Off |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
6.1 |
| Flash Range Description |
Wide: 0.8 – 20 ft. (0.23 – 6.1 m) from CCD; Telephoto: 3.9 – 15.7 ft. (1.2 – 4.8 m) from CCD |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SD/MMC |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
None |
| 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, ArcSoft VideoImpression |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Cycle Time Max Res |
0.7 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
5 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
30.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
13 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
150 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
4 x AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline disposable or NiMH rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
4 x AA alkaline disposable |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Minolta DiMAGE Z1 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Minolta DiMAGE Z1 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 Z1 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Minolta DiMAGE Z1 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 Z1 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Minolta DiMAGE Z1 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Minolta DiMAGE Z1 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Minolta DiMAGE Z1 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Minolta DiMAGE Z1, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Minolta DiMAGE Z1 camera or Minolta DiMAGE Z1 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 Z1 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 Z1 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Minolta DiMAGE Z1 powergrip digital camera.
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