1. 4-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 11-by-15-inch enlargements
2. GT 10x optical lens system combines with 4x digital zoom for 40x total zoom
3. TV-quality movie recording; 1.2-inch super macro mode; 1.8-second start-up time
4. Store images on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards
5. Powered by AA-size batteries

Customer Review :

nice camera, but bulky!

This was our first experience with a digital camera! I love the fact of the zoom feature and it is much more than a "point and shoot". We did experience a problem with the view finder (the window just for one eye) not working for over a year! We didn't take it to anyone to get fixed (the company didn't want it sent back) because it was bought with a gift card and we didn't have the money. All of a sudden,it started working again--don't have any idea why! Besides that my biggest complaint is that it is too bulky for everyday shooting or even vacation shooting. If you want a camera for beautiful shots and want to take your time with it, get this.

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Great Camera

Pros:
* Uses AA batteries and can take nearly 250 pictures without a flash on newly charged batteries.
* Outstanding picture clarity outdoors.
* Incredible pictures at night when set on a tripod or flat surface and using the timer. Can set shutter to stay open up to 15 seconds. Only Z2 & Z3 allow that -- later models only allow about 5 seconds.
* 10x zoom is awesome, and takes great pictures outdoors even when hand held without antishake technology.
* Hot shoe for adding a flash.
* Extremely easy to use. My 7 y/o takes great pictures and movies with it, can download and adjust to sepia or b/w all by himself.
* Camera is full of features: ISO 50-400, movies up to 800x600, night movie mode, auto or manual white balance, no special software or equipment needed to get pictures off camera, hook up to computer or tv for slideshow, 2 macro modes, multiple flash settings, burst mode, timer, sepia/b&w/vivid color/natural color modes, sharpnes & contrast controls, able to use additional lenses, etc.
* More rugged than it feels. It's our family camera -- used by little kids and adults. We've taken tens of thousands of pictures with it in all kinds of lighting and weather -- it's been dropped countless times -- and it still works faithfully taking great pictures.
* Uses SD cards.

Cons:
* When adjusting the zoom while taking a movie you hear the camera motor on the sound of the movie.
* No anti-shake technology. Available in the Z3 and up.
* Taking pictures indoors, in normal low light is a challenge sometimes.

I love this camera and am going to buy another Konica Minolta -- probably Z3.

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Good camera with the Price

I have this Camera for almost 3 years. This camera is excellent in daylight but miserably fails in low light. This is my first Digital Camera and I am happy with day light performance but I hate it for pictures taken inside home. Automode never works good. Try manually, setup the shutter speed and aperature it is near perfect.

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Konica Minolta out of camera business

After 2 1/2 years my Z2 camera stopped working. When I turn it on the shutter makes a noise and the memory light comes on and stays on. The lens does not extend. I went to the KM website only to find the company no longer makes cameras and Sony has taken the responsibility for repairs. Sony charges a flat rate of $181 to work on the camera, plus parts, and we pay the shipping to get it there. There is an internal battery in the camera but only the mfg can replace it. Will that cost me the flat rate +? Will replacing the battery fix my problem?

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Get a different one....

This camera seems to be well built, & the functions & menus are easy to use. However, this is all great if you could take a good picture with it. This camera DOES NOT have image stablization & you will take 10 blurry pictures to each clear one. The white balance doesn't seem to work as well as it should either. I cannot stress enough how this camera struggles to take clear pictures. It's a real shame, but if your going to spend this kind of money on a digital camera you should expect more.

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1. 8-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch photos
2. 3x optical zoom with Anti-Shake technology; 2.5-inch LCD
3. Multifunction cradle included
4. Records high-resolution VGA movie clips enhanced with Anti-Shake
5. Powered by lithium ion battery (included); stores images on SD cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Stylish and sophisticated the new 8 megapixel DiMAGE X1 is compact and very trendy. The DiMAGE X1 represents a combination of Konica Minolta's best imaging technologies including the revolutionary Anti-Shake technology and high-resolution movie clips. With a non-protruding 3x optical zoom lens, this camera takes sharp stills and beautiful movies. It also has a 2.5" LCD screen. Large, 2.5-inch LCD monitor ensures a clear view even under bright light Ultra-slim, sleek, and elegant body with a luxurious finish Multifunction cradle offers ideal connectivity with a computer or television High-Resolution VGA Movie Clips Enhanced with Anti-Shake Without a protruding zoom lens, the super-slim, flat body of the DiMAGE X1 measures just 3.7 x 2.7 x. 8 inches (W x H x D), the first time the DiMAGE X series models have achieved a body profile less than 0.9 inches in size / Weighs about 4 ounces (without battery installed) All images are stored on SD SecureDigital Digital-media memory cards Comes with its own convenient multifunction cradle. The cradle eliminates cumbersome cable arrangements and provides quick and easy connectivity for uploading and viewing images directly on a Computer or TV Autofocus system Video AF / Autofocus area Changeable between spot and wide (five-point AF) Exposure mode - Programmed AE Built-in multimode electronic-flash Supports these computer operating systems for data-transfer - Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000(Professional)/XP(Home/Professional), Mac OS 9.0-9.2.2/Mac OS X v10.1.3-10.1.5/v10.2.1-10.2.8/v10.3-10.3.9/v10.4-10.4.1, using USB connector Printing output control - Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge

Customer Review :

Surprisingly good!

This camera replaces a wonderful but bulky Cannon 4MP. While on a trip to Japan, I realized I should've packed my little brick of a camera. I decided to go price some of the cameras there, expecting their usually expensive prices. I found this one for $170 (a favorable Yen rate helped). I bought it, and the clerk was nice enough to change the menu language to English. The book, however, is in Japanese. I set out to get some shots, day and night. The instant preview was useful since I was able to adjust settings and retake to see the difference (you can zoom on the preview screen). I had a 1 gig SD card in my PDA which is now in the camera. At first it did not read it, but after a couple of format trial and errors, I got it to work perfectly. At the highest setting, and taking some movies, it proved to be enough for lots of pictures. I'm grateful for the reviewers who mentioned the ISO setting recommendation: I'll try that. I found the controls and menus sufficent for taking great pictures without the benefit of the manual. I will download the english version at the earliest opportunity, though. Don't you just love the internet?????
Highly recommeneded for those who take the time to adjust settings and check out the preview shots.


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Amazing Product

I got this camera as a present a year ago, and dropped it in the ocean when I was on vacation...:( I bought an other camera, but the picture quality didn't live up to the standards set by the Dimage X1. So, I did a lot a research trying to find the Dimage X1 again. This is the most amazing camera ever -- to bad it's not in production any more. Picture quality is great. The anti-shake feature help to take the most amazing pictures. By far THE best digital camera I've owned.

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STUNNING quality

Okay, I'd purchased this camera TWO years ago, and I'm still thrown by it's picture quality! Majority of my friends own Sony digital cameras, yet it doesn't come close to Konica Minolta Dimage X1! I constantly get compliments on my photo's, often everyone would ask if it's a professional DSLR camera that I'm using to get such wonderful quality! Though, I honestly have to agree that the shutter speed is one of the main disadvantages, along with some of the features and especially the bulky size & weight. Overall, I've been extremely happy with this product regardless of other's opinion, and I'm actually afraid of replacing it now that I'm so attached!!! Picture quality is stunning after TWO years!

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Missing parts

Hi, when I ordered this Minolta Digital Camera I picked a seller that was offering the best price for the camera I wanted. What was missing was the information that I was buying a camera without a card. I would have been happy to purchase a separate memory card, if that information has been stated in the listing. But, I was surprised to find all the pieces of the camera, cradle, cords, and battery in the box but no card. When I contacted the seller, they informed me that the camera was being offered without a memory card. Somehow I missed that information when I placed my order.

Since then I have purchased a camera 2.0 G memory card, on sale at Circuit City for a huge reduction in price. So it all worked out for the best.
I guess what I would like to see Amazon do about these kinds of ads, is make sure that if something is being offered for sale that all of its parts are listed, or if something is not included, there should be a note to that effect in the ad.

No one does it better than Amazon. I have been able to find things on your website when no one else could come up with it. I love Amazon you are AMAZING,com

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A Christmas Gift replaced

The camera I bought, well it was a Christmas gift for my daughter, her previous camera was stolen, so I replaced it. Thank you for getting me the gift right away and ready for Christmas.

She is very pleased with the camera and so am I.

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1. 4-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 11-by-15-inch enlargements
2. Konica Minolta GT APO 12x optical zoom with CCD-shift anti-shake system; combines with 4x digital zoom for 48x total zoom
3. Fastest autofocus in its class (May 2004); captures movies with sound; PictBridge compatible
4. Store images on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards; 16 MB SD card included
5. Powered by 4 AA-size batteries (alkaline included, rechargeable NiMH recommended)

Editorial Review :

The DiMAGE Z3 is a high-speed, 4-megapixel digital camera with a 12X optical mega zoom lens. With a CCD-shift Anti-Shake System, the Z3 gives you amazingly steady and reliable telephoto shots even at the maximum magnification. Plus, Rapid AF ensures that you capture moving subjects clearly. The DiMAGE Z3's advanced, high-sensitivity 4-megapixel CCD combines with Konica Minolta's proprietary CxProcess II technology to give you images as beautiful as those you see with your own eyes.Despite its powerful 12X optical zoom, the Z3 sports a lightweight, compact body with a stylish, modern design. An ergonomic grip makes it easy and comfortable to carry and the large, intuitive button layout keeps you in confident control at all times.

Customer Review :

Good for a grab-and-go

The Z3 is a great little camera; I bought it 3-4 years ago to tide me over until DSLRs came into my price range (which they did a couple of years before I had expected). Still I find the Z3 is a handy grab-and-go camera when I don't want to be bothered with my DSLR (maybe when I get an 18-250 lens for my DSLR the Z3 will be retired---maybe). I also like the ability to use it as a video camera, though the duration that will fit on the SD cards is not all that long.

The long zoom range (35mm equivalent of 35-420) makes it an incredibly versatile camera and with the anti-shake feature the telephoto range is usable. The camera provides a range of manual adjustments that rival those found on SLRs. The image quality is good. If the camera had an optical viewfinder rather than an EVF I would rate it 5 stars (the best that there is for its niche); as it is the EVF makes it hard to see the fine details in a shot sometimes. I don't use the LCD on the back for shooting since I don't like taking pictures with the camera at arms reach.

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Konica Minolta Dimage Z3 Digital Camera

I purchased this Dimage Z3 Digital Camera as a replacement for an identical one I had that got damaged beyond repair. My original had gone to places as far reaching as Churchill ,Canada to see the Polar Bears, and Africa on safari. The photos I have taken have been really excellent and often as good, or better, than some taken with much more expensive SLR cameras. The anti- shake technology works very well. I'm not a pro, but this camera makes me look like one.Konica Minolta Dimage Z3 4MP Digital Camera with Anti Shake 12x Optical Zoom

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Enjoyed camera - untill 2 yrs later - Repairs would cost $211

I used this camera a lot. It took great pictures. My wife is visually impaired and took great pictures ( this was the first camera she was able to do that with ). BUT two years later the zoom stuck in one position, sent it to Sony for repairs and was quoted $211 and some change. NO THANK YOU!!

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Great manual controls. Automatic lags.

If you like manual photography on a budget, this camera is for you. It's cheaper than a real SLR, but offers many of the same features.

In full manual mode, the shutter is lightning fast. There's no delay. You can use this for sports photography. The macro mode is amazing.

The downside? The flash is weak and the flash angle is bad. To make best use of the internal flash, use a diffuser (or bounce the flash using a bit of paper) and slow down your shutter.

The white balance needs to be reset whenever your lighting changes. Don't trust the auto mode.

Don't trust most of the automatic features for that matter unless your are taking photos in bright sunlight. They frequently choose the wrong settings and they add a lot of delay to your pictures.

The low light performance of this camera is amazing for its size (in manual mode). You can take flashless photos thanks to the large sensor size and anti-shake technology. I've handheld shots for a second or more with no visible blurring.

All in all, the manual controls are the only reason to get this cameral. If you like having control over your camera as much as I do, this camera is best in class. If you want to point-and-shoot in anything other than bright light, look elsewhere.

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Minolta Dimage Z3, 02-2008

Minolta Dimage Z3, 02-2008
This was exactly as indicated on the net and was received in a very timely fashion. Great Cooperation.

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1. 5 MP CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
2. 8x optical zoom; fast start-up time of .5 second
3. Rapid AF focuses in approximately 0.3 second in wide angle and telephoto modes
4. 1.5-inch LCD; macro mode for shooting subjects from as close as 1 centimeter away
5. Stores images on SD cards; powered by 4 AA batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH)

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Customer Review :

Love the Konica Minolta Dimage Z20!!

We had the Dimage Z10 3MP and loved it. We were in Hawaii on the black sand beach where we dropped it and broke the battery lid latch. Otherwise we would still be using it. We liked it so much that we went out of our way to find this very hard to find Z20. Is it the best camera out there? No. There are better with more options. However, for simplicity and quality, with good features, this is the best for us. The other reason to buy this camera is the price. Under $200. Great buy!

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Poor quality photos indoors

I have owned this camera for a year now and I am not able to get good quality photos indoors. Most of my indoor photos have turned out dark. I have missed a lot of great photos (concerts, award ceremony, pageants, etc.) because of this camera.

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Not so great.

I bought this camera because it was a good price for a 5 megapixel digital camera plus Konica Minolta is a good name in cameras. The viewing screen is small but worst of all its got a lot of noise in it; it's virtually impossible to see if your shot is clean and in focus. The camera doesn't have an image stabilizer so the slightest movement and you've got a blurry shot. It's bulky and odd looking and doesn't travel well.

It's one year later and I'm going to buy a Sony DSCW50 because it's smaller, lighter, thinner, has an image stabilizer, is user friendly and with a longer battery life.

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WOW!! LOVE THIS CAMERA

I bought this refubished from a dealer here and I feel like I took advantage of Amazon. This is a great camera with amazing control and it is easy to use. I would not recommend it to a novice photographer but if you love to plow through menus to get the results you want this is the camera for you. It also starts up very quickly and sips battery power. I took at least 300-400 photos on my first set of batteries. Buy it and love it.

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User friendly!

I was looking for something to replace my Sony Cybershot and had my eye on this model for some time. While picking up pictures at my local Sam Walton's, I found this one reduced to 199.00 and bought it. It takes incredible pictures and it's very comfortable to use, even those "can you take one of us" to a stranger comes out great. The flash is simple and you can zoom and snap with one hand at the same time. There are two drawbacks in my opinion, the lens cap is not attached and it seems to eat batteries. I quickly switched to rechargeables and have since found that by not using the LCD display all the time and switching to rechargeables eliminates that aspect of it. It's not a mini, you definitely know that it's dangling from your neck but none of these would keep me from making this purchase again. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good quality camera.

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1. 4x optical plus 2.2x digital (8.8x total) zoom lens with autofocus
2. Capture interval time of 0.8 seconds and continuous advance speed of 1.3 frames per second
3. Included 16 MB CompactFlash memory card holds 11 images at 2272 x 1704 HQ setting
4. Powered by 4 AA batteries (alkalines included); connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
5. 4.0 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality prints up to 11 x 14 inches and medium-quality poster-size prints

Customer Review :

GOOD CAMERA COMPARED TO OTHERS...

GOOD CAMERA COMPARED TO OTHERS ON THE MARKET AT THE TIME I BOUGHT IT. TAKES GREAT PIC'S, MY SISTER BOUGHT THE HP AND MINE TAKES BETTER QUALITY PICTURES. ALTHOUGH MY NEXT CAMERA WILL BE ALOT SMALLER. I LOVE THIS ONE!

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solid build for the money

I bought this camera about a year ago (and am now looking to replace it). I purchased it because it has a very nice lens for a camera in this price range (I paid $159 last year). It also has a metal body (most in this range are plastic).

BUT, (and this is the reason I'm writing this review at all)- the tripod mount makes it utterly useless! I had seen comments about the poorly placed tripod mount- and must say that's something of an understatement. The mount is way off to the side, so if you try to use a small tripod, it falls over!!! The focal distance on macro is also pretty unsatisfactory. Now, if this was a compact camera (hence something I'd use for travel, or just to have an on-hand camera) these shortcomings could be overlooked...but why bother with the bulk if it doesn't give you a large zoom, or compatable lenses, or the ability to use a tripod?

All that said, I'm not sure what the audience is for this camera. The features which would recommend it are in my review title: sold build, nice lens, low price point.
the engineering leaves something to be desired.

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Wish I could give negative stars

I have owned a few digital cameras before and hands down, this is the worst of all. The zoom was messed up after a couple of months of purchasing and the red-eye reduction never worked. Adding to that, the customer service was horrible. It took the service people almost 2 months to tell me that I need to pay to get the camera fixed, even though the camera was still under warranty and it was the camera's fault. I was not provided with any explanation as to why I need to pay to get it repaired and never heard back from them. I may have used this camera for 3 months and never got good pictures out of it. It used to shut down by itself. At first I thought it was the batteries but that was not the case. Stay away from this camera.

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Minolta Dimage S414

This is the second one of these that I have bought-
The first one was accidently washed in the washing machine.
I must say that it held up pretty well-
I worked great except that the flash did not work.
I have entered my photographs in the county fair the last two years-
I won 3rd place the 1st year and got 1st place this past year-and there was some pretty good stuff there.
I love my camera and couln't wait to replace it-
I felt like I had lost my best friend.

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Reliable - does it all

This camera has the speed needed in snapping off multiple photos without stopping. The reset speed is remarkably faster than I had expected. This camera does just about everything I ever wanted to do using a digital camera. I enter photo contests, and get great results. The Optical zoom is more than the average 3X Optical. It seems to do anything other cameras do, only with that little added touch. Can't beat the price, and appears to withstand punishment; no bumps or bruises.

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