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Question : Memory card for digital camera?
Hi - I'm looking for a memory card for my Konica Minolta Dimage Z3 digital camera. I currently have a 128MB SanDisk card in it right now, and have failed to find anything else that is compatable with my camera. I am shooting a wedding in less than 2 months and I need a memory card with at least 1GB. I have no idea where to begin and this has already been a hassle trying to find a card to work. Help!
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Could not find specifications for the memory card in your camera except 128 MB, but it does say in the owners manual to make sure the camera is off and to make sure batteries are removed before removing the memory card.
Before adding or removing memory, make sure the processing or ready light is not blinking then turn the camera off and remove batteries.
You can use several memory cards if the larger cards won't work in your camera. Check with the Geeks in some of the camera retail stores to see if they can help you.
I use the 256 and 512 MB SanDisk cards and find them to be really fast. At a 3 mega pixel setting, the 256 MB card gave me 251 pictures. I use the 3 mega pixel setting because it is faster, takes less memory and gives great results in most cases.
Check the source link for help with cleaning battery and camera electrical connections.
The secret to making digital cameras work better is having good electrical contacts between the batteries and the camera.
Digital cameras require lots of power. If electrical contacts are not really good, this can cause lots of problems so battery and camera contacts must be cleaned properly. Batteries may be fully charged, but will be viewed as low if contacts are not really good. The LCD display is a low steady load, but when lens extension, optical zoom, focus, and flash charging are added in the capture mode; the load is very heavy. With bad contacts, cameras do strange things like making bad pictures or shutting off with the lens out.
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Question : What is the best digital camera for indoor low light situations?
right now I have a Konica Minolta Dimage Z3 and I used it at my sons wedding and the pictures I took at his reception were extremely grainy to the point where I cant use them for even just 4*6 prints.
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For a point & shoot digital camera, the Fujifilm F-series is probably the best for low-light situations. Here are some owners opinions for the newly released F31fd - http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/read_opinions.asp?prodkey=fuji_finepixf31fd
and here's a detailed review - http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilmf31fd/ - the review is several pages long, be sure to checkout the other pages also to see how it compares to other cameras in its class, and the sample photo gallery.
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Question : For those who know how to use the Konica Minolta X1 Digital Camera 8MP Zoom Refurb?
how do you turn off the flash? for some reason when i use the camera indoors the flash i think makes the picture dark but the camera is great for outdoor
Answer:
download the manual from the manufacture site
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Question : Why my 2GB SD card no longer works in my digital camera?
I have a Konica Minolta digital camera. My 2GB sd card which is probably about 6 months old, used to work in my camera, but now it just says "Unable to use card." BUT the card still works on other card readers, such as my printer. And no, the disk lock is not on.
I tried another 2GB card in my camera, and it works fine. Why can't my camera read that SD card? Does anyone have any insightful answers or solutions to my problem?
Answer:
format the card in the camera
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Question : z6 konica minolta digital camera?
What would a Konica Minolta Z6 cost in the U.K.? (my wife wants one). Where could I get one from and are they any good? Thanks for looking in.
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This site has them and the prices vary : http://www.mywebcashstore.com/henry5845 You have to click on Electronics 4 U. I hope this helps.
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Question : My old flashes don't fire with my digital camera, why?
I own a Konica/Minolta Maxxum 7D digital camera and have two older flash units. A Metz 60CT1 and a Metz 32 Z1. I've used these flash units with my film cameras for years with no problems and would like to use them with my digital camera. The problem I'm having is the digital camera won't fire the flash units. Why?
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Look at the contacts on your camera and compare them to the ones on the old flash units.
Be sure the trigger voltage is not too high .. it could fry your cameras electronics. Usually a flash with less than 12v trigger voltage (except Canon .. 6v for them) is safe. Your 60CT1 has a trigger voltage of 20.89V and the 32 Z1 3.46V
Here is what I found on the Internet:
"But, not so nice is the fact that Minolta's hot shoe is non-standard. In other words you not only can't attach a non-Minolta flash, but you also can't use other accessories (such as bubble levels) that mount on a camera's hot shoe. The Minolta hot-shoe design is indeed superior to a standard one, but it's a real pain not to be able to use accessories, or a less expensive flash unit."
I guess this is the answer
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Question : What is the difference between Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom? What camera has the max zoom?
I am looking for a camera that deep zoom (at least 10x) Any websites of discount digital cameras you recommend? I had a Konica Minolta (film) that was good but what is a good one for a digital camera? I also had a kodak (digital Cam.) it was decent.
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Here's an article that has a good explanation of the difference between optical/digital zoom:
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Glossary/Digital_Imaging/Digital_zoom_01.htm
The camera with the largest zoom range (without changing lenses) is the Olympus SP550 w/ 18x zoom.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Olympus/oly_sp550uz.asp
Here's a list of digital camera with big zooms:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp
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Question : konica minolta dimage x50 digital camera?
my camera`s LCD got problem suddenly.. the screen becomes all white... i wanna get it repaired but i dun want to send it back to the factory as it normally takes a very long time... where can i get this kind of camera repaired in singapore? or where can i buy konica minolta digital camera in singapore? i wanna buy the same model again...
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Unfortunately this camera has long been discontinued. Although Sony assumed service and support for Konica-Minolta when they bought the camera business from them in 2006, its unlikely that they will service a 4 yr. old camera.
You might check the Sony web site and see what they offer that would be comparable to your X50.
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Question : Where is the best place to buy digital camera accesories in Singapore?
I will be visiting singapore and I would like to checkout digi-cam stuff. Especially for konica-minolta. if not sony. thanks!
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Go to Cathay Photo Store at Peninsula Shopping centre, they have very good range of accessories. Price wise, not the lowest but then they don't rip unwary customers also.
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Question : In your opinion or from reviews overall how do you rate the follwing digital camera companies best to worst.?
Cannon, Fujifilm, Kodak, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Sony
( I have omitted companies such as: Casio, HP, Samsung)
becuase they don't really make their own camera lenses per say. And that they clearly aren't among the upper tier of camera company groups. Although they make good camera's just not part of that select group of pioneers in the camera world.
As well as ...Konica minolta just becuase they arent that common.
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Canon and Fujifilm and Nikon are probably the best. The canon powershot, the fujifilm finepixZ, and the nikon coolpix are great choices for compact cameras. The finepix is pretty, clear, and is probably my favorite, but all three are good. It is simply a personal choice.
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