Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom accessories with your camera. You'll get the Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom manual and always important Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom lens which makes the Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom kit or bundle, is the Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number EX1500
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $799.00
Street Price $272.00
Price Update Date 2004-05-07
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Weight 380 g
13.3 oz
Weight With Batteries? With
Size 128 x 68 x 59 mm
5.0 x 2.7 x 2.3 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 1344x1008, 640x480
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 1.50
CCD Size (inches) 1/2"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
CCD Manufacturer Sony
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 38 - 115 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.02x
Digital Zoom No
Auto Focus Yes
Manual Focus No
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 30 - 50 cm
12.2 - 20.4 in
Min Macro Area 45 x 34 mm
1.8 x 1.3 in
Max Aperture f/3.5
Aperture Range Description f/3.5-? (wide); f/5.6-? (tele)
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy 77%
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 100%
LCD Size (inches) 2.0
LCD Resolution (pixels) 110000
Exposure ISO Settings 125
ISO Rating Max 125
Number of White Balance Settings 3
Manual White Balance No
Longest Shutter Time 2
Shortest Shutter Time 1/4000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Matrix (25 Segment)
Spot Metering No
Aperture Priority No
Shutter Priority No
Full Manual Exposure No
Self Timer 10 seconds
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 5
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Red-eye-fill-in, Off
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 3.5
Flash Range Description wide: 1.6-11.5 feet (0.5-3.5 m) - tele: 1.6-7.5 feet (0.5-2.3 m)
Ext Flash Yes
Image Storage Usable Memory Types CompactFlash Type 1
Memory Included (MB) 8.0
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG
Connectivity Video Out Yes
External Connections Serial
Included Software Digita Desktop
OS Compatibility PC, Mac
Performance Timing Cycle Time Max Res 3.5 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res 2.5 seconds
Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 3.5
Power Battery Form Factor AA
Usable Battery Types Alkaline, Lithium, NiCd, NiMH (NiMH recommended)
Batteries Included No
Battery Charger Included No
More Information Notes & Features Digita OS based, for scripting of camera functions. External flash option is available as a separate module, providing hot-shoe connection.

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom 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 EX 1500 Zoom digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom 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 EX 1500 Zoom Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom camera or Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom 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 EX 1500 Zoom 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 EX 1500 Zoom digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Minolta Dimage EX 1500 Zoom powergrip digital camera.

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