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Sanyo DSC-MZ1 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Sanyo DSC-MZ1 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Sanyo DSC-MZ1 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Sanyo DSC-MZ1 manual and always important Sanyo DSC-MZ1 lens which makes the Sanyo DSC-MZ1 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Sanyo DSC-MZ1 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Sanyo DSC-MZ1 kit or bundle, is the Sanyo DSC-MZ1 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Sanyo DSC-MZ1 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Sanyo DSC-MZ1 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
DSC-MZ1 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$571.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2002-07-12 |
| Date Available |
2001-06-22 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Weight |
230 g
8.0 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
106 x 63 x 41 mm
4.2 x 2.5 x 1.6 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2000x1496, 1600x1200, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
640x480, 320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
2.11 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
35 - 98 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
2.80x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
Up to 5x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Center-weighted area AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
| Normal Focus Range |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
10 - 50 cm
4.1 - 20.4 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ??? |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real image optical zoom |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
110000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
31.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, 5 presets |
| Manual White Balance |
No |
| Longest Shutter Time |
16 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
1.5 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.50 EV |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
4 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On (slow synch possible), Off, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Other Memory Types |
IBM Microdrive up to 1GB |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG, monaural WAV audio |
| Movie File Format |
QuickTime (PhotoJPEG) w/audio |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
Sanyo Photo Lab 5.4, QuickTime Player 4.1, Adobe Premiere 5.1 LE (Win/Mac), QuickTime 4.1 Pro (Win/Mac), Ulead VideoStudio 5 SE Basic (Win), MGI PhotoSuite III SE (Win/Mac) |
| Performance Timing |
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
1440 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
5940 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
NiMH |
| Batteries Included |
AA NiMH |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Price of US$571 based on conversion of announced Japanese price, ¥68,000. Top resolution of 2000 x 1496 is interpolated. Has built-in lens cover, and 7 element, 5 group lens with two aspheric surfaces. Allows lens zooming whilst in movie mode. Movie mode resolutions are 640x480 15fps, 320x240 30/15fps with two compression levels, 160x120 30/15fps. Maximum movie length limited only by storage (24-189 minutes on 1GB MicroDrive depending on size/frame rate). Ability to edit (crop, join) movie files in-camera, and also to extract still image from a movie. Note that movie codec is PhotoJPEG, not MotionJPEG (should yield better quality on individual frames). Macro focusing distance is 10cm at wide, 25cm at tele. Flash sync with shutter speeds 1/40 to 1/1000 second. Shutter speeds for movie mode are 1/15 to 1/10000 second. Complies with USB Mass Storage Class for driverless connectivity with Windows ME and 2000, or Mac OS 8.6+, and PRINT Image Matching (Epson technology for increasing color range). Burst mode at 1600 x 1200 5 or 10 fps for 8 (fine) or 15 (normal) frames. Burst mode at 640 x 480 5, 10, 15 or 20 fps for 50 frames. "Color equalizer" mode allows colors in an image to be artistically altered. Has in-camera image cropping, resizing and rotating ability. Can record and play back 15 minute audio clips (two compression levels). Has auto exposure bracketing feature (7 shots). "Character input mode" allows characters to be overlaid on an image. "Precapture mode" captures sequence of images from immediately before shutter button is pressed. "Best Shot Selection" mode captures 4 images, then allows user to select one image to keep. "Wide dynamic range mode" takes two images with differing exposures and combines them into one image with increased dynamic range. Comes bundled with software CD-ROM, battery, charger, hand-strap, USB cable and video cable. Optional accessories include PC connection kit, AC adapter and soft case. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Sanyo DSC-MZ1 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Sanyo DSC-MZ1 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 Sanyo DSC-MZ1 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Sanyo DSC-MZ1 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. Sanyo DSC-MZ1 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Sanyo DSC-MZ1 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Sanyo DSC-MZ1 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Sanyo DSC-MZ1 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Sanyo DSC-MZ1, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Sanyo DSC-MZ1 camera or Sanyo DSC-MZ1 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 Sanyo DSC-MZ1 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Sanyo DSC-MZ1 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Sanyo DSC-MZ1 powergrip digital camera.
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