1. 3.2-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 10-by-14-inch enlargements
2. Non-protruding 3x optical zoom combines with 4x digital zoom for 12x total zoom
3. Less than an inch thick; one-second start-up time; PictBridge compatible
4. Store images on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (16 MB SD card included)
5. Powered by AA-size batteries (alkaline included, rechargeable Ni-MH recommended)

Editorial Review :

This Konica Minolta Dimage X31 Digital Camera has been Factory Refurbished to perform as new. It includes 6 months warranty coverage. - Standard accessories Two AA alkaline batteries, Hand Strap (HS-DG120), USB Cable (USB-500), SD Memory Card (16MB), DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM Just turn the X31 on and you're ready for action in approx. 1.0 second. What's more, the shutter-release time lag is approx. 0.1 second. The system is incredibly quick and responsive, so you won't have to miss another photo opportunity. User-friendly GUI icons let you control the camera's settings hassle-free and comfortably while 5-way controller means fewer controls, freeing you to concentrate on shooting. Pictbridge means there's no need for a PC when printing. Movie recording Recording time depends on memory card capacity (without audio) with resolution up to 640x480 Flash mode Autoflash, Autoflash with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Flash cancel, Night portrait (with red-eye reduction) 1.5 LCD Monitor Powered by 2 AA batteries (Ni-MH, alkaline) Computer connectivity - USB Portrait mode, Self portrait (with circular mirror), Multi-frame, Special effects (Frame / Border / Side by side) PictBridge direct printing, E-mail copy, Date imprinting Unit Weight - 4.1 ounces (without batteries) Compatible computers - Windows XP (Home / Professional), Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98*, or Windows 98 Second Edition and with a USB port as standard interface. Apple Macintosh computers with pre-installed Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2.2, Mac OS X v10.1.3 - v10.1.5, v10.2.1 - v10.2.8 and v10.3 - 10.3.3

Customer Review :

Worst camera ever

I have a Dimage Xt as does about 5 other people I know. We all love them. So, I recommended the X31 to a friend. That was the biggest mistake I have ever made.

The X31 is a piece of trash. It is unable to take focussed pictures inside a dimly lit bar. My Xt had no problems taking pictures in the same situation.

If you want a camera that takes pictures in focus, you should avoid the X31.

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Do not buy this camera

I have had this camera for over a year. I bought it because I read some reviews (from people who obveously hadn't used the camera for a long time) that said the shutter lag was great. I also liked its size. I knew the video was not going to have sound, so while inconvenient, it was not anything unexpected. I also loved the fact it took AA batteries.

However, this camera has ZERO durrability. The door that holds in the batteries broke in week 1 after the warrenty ended. Minolta will not replace it. It is a cheep peice of plastic, and they will not replace it unless I pay for repairs that cost more than the camera did when I bought it,

Also, and this was a big one for me, if you are in any lighting condition less than 'bright' you can forget about getting an in-focus shot. This thing can not take low light pictures.

Also, the ergonomics of this thing is all off. It was particularly bad because I am left-handed, but even for my right handed family members, it takes some getting used to NOT to hold this thing with 2 hands, and NOT having your shutter-finger get in the way of the lense.

Avoid this camera. Make sure to go to your local retail store and TEST your cameras before you buy them. Test them for shutter lag, batter door design, and low light conditions (put your hand over the lense, or bring sun-glasses).

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eh

I got some really good use out of this camera, I will treasure many of the beautiful pictures. However, I would not go with it again. While it provides some nice options and I love tiny design, it was often difficult to focus and the menu, while intuitive and simple, took time to adjust. Even with the case sold by minolta specifically for this camera, it did not handle bumps well at all. In addition, it takes too long to store a shot and let you take another one.
While my outdoor pictures were often stunning, indoors was a real problem. The flash is very strong and casts severe shadows, and I think the color is unauthentic as well. Sometimes you can do ok without the flash, but often the color is unauthentic anyway and often dark.
I caught on to the focusing system easily, but it became a problem when I wanted to be in a picture and have someone else shoot it. Almost never had good results. Also, forget about low light conditions-- even though the flash compensates perfectly, the lens doesn't focus and your pictures will be uselessly blurry.
Bottom line: Not reccomended. I'm sorry I let myself get talked into getting a more expensive (at the time) camera when I probably would have been equally satisfied with a cheaper camera and fewer options.

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Save your money

I was hoping that when I pay a good amount of money for a product from a well known company which has a reputation in photgraphy, i'll get a camera that can take pictures. With the x31 that is hardly the case since the camera doesn't know how to focus. If you plan on taking pictures anywhere other than under glaring lights or the midday sun, buy another camera because the camera will just get confused and give you that little red dot telling you it can't focus.

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Not usable in dark places!

The camera is easy to handle and therefore for people who just wanna make pictures. The camera needs some seconds to focus the object which makes snapshot almost impossible. It is really convenient because of its size and the inbuild lences. The camera is really good for daylight use, but if it gets darker outside or even inside you can not use the camera at all. The flash, needed to focus on something, is to weak.

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2. GT APO 12x optical zoom lens with CCD-shift anti-shake system; 4x digital zoom creates 48x total zoom
3. Fastest autofocus system in its class as of May 2004; captures movies with sound; PictBridge-compatible
4. Includes 16 MB Secure Digital memory card; measures 4.3 x 3.1 x 3.3 inches (W x H x D)
5. Remanufactured to like-new condition; 90-day end-user warranty through Benji Electronics

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1. 3.2 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 8 x 10 prints and medium-quality prints up to 11 x 14
2. 3x optical plus 4x digital (12x total) zoom lens with autofocus
3. Included 16 MB Secure Digital (SD) card
4. Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
5. Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery included

Customer Review :

Minolta has made the best little point and shoot ever!

I was looking for a small camera that I could shove in a pocket and take wherever I went so that if a photo oportunity came about, I would have a camera ready. I was low on money, and found this camera refurbished. I read lots of reviews and compared this camera to other cameras with the same features. Buying this camera is definitely not a mistake! I have the basic case and an extra battery, and since the batteries only take about an hour and a half to charge I always have one ready when the battery in the camera dies (Which is usually after a full day of continuous photography).
The camera is incredible rugged, I have dropped it on more than one occasion, and it still works. Whether I am in school, at home, or pretty much anywhere, this I know that I am sure to get a good picture.
Now to adress some of the problems that people say this camera has:
1. anemic flash - Although the flash is a little wimpy, when you use it within about 12 feet of your subject it is fine.
2. picture quality - the picture quality is as good as any 3.2 megapixel camera. It just depends what setting you have it on. I always keep mine of the largest picture and fine quality(next level below tiff). If you are complaining about image quality, get a film camera, and wait until digital cameras get better. Film is the equivalent of about 15-20 megapixels.
3. 16 megabyte card - duh, you can't get many pictures on here that are even somewhat decent in quality. No matter what camera you buy, you will still have to buy a larger card if you want a good amount of pictures. I have a 256 megabyte card that holds 160 pictures on fine and about 38 in tiff mode.
4. Finger in the picture - yeah, I agree that if you have big hands this can become a problem. The best way to hold this camera, is to use the controls and take the picture with your right hand and hold the bottom left hand corner of the camera with your left hand to steady it.
5. this camera is not for professionals - I agree. If you want all the controls of a manually controlled camera, keep looking, however, the autofocus does do a nice job, and I don't understand why a camera with more things to adjust would be better for snapshots and and active lifestyle.
All in all, this camera is truly one of the most handy electronic gadgets that I can think of and I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CAMERA TO ANYONE.

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So reliable.. works even after a wash cycle !!!

Believe it or not.. I left the camera in the pocket of my shorts (it is soooo compact), and sent it through the complete wash cycle int he washer. To my complete amazement, the camera (including the battery and memory card) worked perfectly (after I let it dry for a day).

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The best camera for everyday and trips

No, this camera doesn't have the most pixels or the biggest zoom. However, you will use it the most for two reasons. It is small enough to take in a shirt pocket or purse. The main feature is "audio notation" which records 15 seconds of audio after each picture. When, you return from a trip, you don't have to try to remember what city or landmark you visited. In a few mouse clicks, you can create a slide show with your own voice describing the sites. Very few cameras have this feature, and some who have it don't know how to use it, but it is a great general purpose camera. Most people who see it in use ask what it is and how to get it.

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Went through the wash

Great camera. Easy to use, easy to retrieve pictures (no software needed! just drag and drop), and very compact.

So compact that I left it in my pocket and it went through the washer and dryer... doesn't work anymore (though I suspect its only the battery).

oh, btw: Battery life is lacking.




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Best Daytime pictures

Overall this camera takes very good pictures and it is very compact. The only downside if any is when taking pictures in low light. Using flash the image is slightly underexposed and clor balance slightly off(can be easily corrected digitally later). In low light there is some noise at max resolution. If the image size is reduced to 2MP this noise is not seen but it reduces the resolution.
Overall very satisfied with the camera. I have also used a1000mA AC adapter at 4.5V to power it and it works fine.

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2. 3x optical zoom; folded optics technology provides full-flat, non-protruding zoom lens
3. 2.5-inch anti-reflective LCD display; quick 0.5-second startup time; 15 MB internal memory
4. Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery; measures 3.3 x 2.2 x 0.9 inches (W x H x D)
5. Remanufactured to like-new condition; 90-day end-user warranty through Benji Electronics

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1. 3.2-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 8 x 10 prints and medium-quality prints up to 11 x 14
2. New design is smaller in size and lighter in weight than Dimage Xi
3. Exclusive folded 3x optical zoom system with 4x digital zoom (for 12x total); movie mode (320 x 240) with sound
4. Includes 16 MB Secure Digital card; also compatible with MMC cards
5. Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NP-200, included); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1

Customer Review :

Terribly unreliable camera.

This is my second Minolta Camera and both have broken within 1 year of use. The pictures it took while it was working were nice, but it did not work for very long. This camera is completely unreliable and I will never buy from Minolta again.

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Nice little digital camera

Having investigated online for a while, I choose this camera and have been very happy with it. It came with a 128 MB memory card which is more than enough for the number of pictures I'll ever take over the course of a weeklong vacation. It also came with a spare battery that seems to be the only limiting factor in the camera's use. I've used it to take numerous one-handed shots while riding a motorcycle - that's what I like about its size and definitive "click".

It's quick to startup and downloads fairly quickly onto my computer. I especially like the ability to crop and title pictures before printing. And with the new stuff coming out all the time, the price of this unit - new or used - has really come down. I even found the 128MB card on sale recently for $18!

Overall, it's a nice little camera.



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Lens door stays open... apparently a common fault

I recommended this camera to several friends who went out and bought one. In one case the camera batteries went dead too soon and also the lens cover would not close. I think it is trying to close and this is what causes the battery to die early. He sent it to a dealer in Montreal who charged 110 to repair and its still the same. I have seen another on this forum with the same problem and noted one on ebay that wont close the lens cover. It's a motorized sliding door. I found another user with the same problem and have seen bad words said about Minolta customer support. I am looking for another camera and you will find mine on ebay!

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Nice Camera

I have had this camera for over a year and for the most part I am happy with it.
- The size is great
- It turns on and off very quickly
- Easy to use
The only things that I don't like about the camera is its flash and the lag time when you push the button to take the picture.
I really wanted a camera that takes pictures right when you push the button but it takes it a second sometimes.
Over all I love this camera and would recommend it.

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Great camera, very poor battery life

I have had my Dimage for about a year now. I used to use it often with the marine case while I was out kayaking. The image quality, features, and responsiveness of the camera are outstanding. However, the battery life on this camera is horrible! I think I have spent more in batteries then I did for the camera itself. Even with the flash suppressed and a new, charged battery, 20-30 shoots is all I can get. As another reviewer mentioned, it seems to be getting worse with age, making me suspect it is something in the camera circuits.

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