Minolta DiMAGE 7i Digital Camera
March 1, 2008
A handy camera with smart features to capture the buzzing images within seconds, offering a close-up view of the images and easy to carry about, the new Minolta DiMAGE 7i Digital Camera is the ideal camera for the advanced digital photographers. The large and powerful DiMAGE 7i offers a broad range of tools and features ideal for still photography, the images can be outputted at poster sizes, and the 7x optical zoom gets you extremely close to the subjects!
Features
• With dimensions of (H) 9 cm x (W) 11.7 cm x (D) 11.3 cm and weighing only 0.53 kilograms, this camera is easy to carry.
• The image sensor type of the device is CCD, with resolution of 5.24 Mega pixels, 7x optical zoom, 35 mm zoom lens in 28-200 mm and 2x digital zoom.
• The camera type is a standard point and shoots camera with not interchangeable lens and focus types of auto focus and manual focus.
• Focus range is 19.2 inches to infinity in wide and macro focus range is 9.8-23.6 inches (w) and 11.8 –23.6 inches (t).
• Focal length is 7.2-50.8 mm with superior image quality.
• The camera resolution is 5.24 mega pixels and the image resolutions supported are 640 x 480 pixels, 2560 x 1920 pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels, and 1280 x 960 pixels.
• Video resolutions are superior with 320 x 240 QVGA resolutions and 640 x 480 VGA resolutions.
• Video speed is 15 frames per second, with quick time video format and good exposure controls.
• The Aperture range is f3.8/f3.5 (w/t) and the Shutter speed is 4 –1/4000 seconds.
• Storage in memory type of Compact flash Card type I, and IBM micro drive, fine, super fine and uncompressed compression modes and JPEG, TIFF and Raw image Compression types enhance the functions of this unique Minolta DiMAGE 7i Digital Camera.
• File size in High resolution is 9.5 MB or 13 images on 128 MB card and in low resolution is 0.15 MB or about 153 images on 128 MB card.
• Flash type is built-in and external with ISO speeds of Auto 100, 200, 400 and 800. Flash functions are rear sync flash, fill-in flash and red-eye reduction flash.
• Viewfinder is a digital viewfinder with 1.8 inches in size and 118000 pixels LCD screen resolution. It is without LCD protected position.
• USB interface type and video out interface are special features of this digital camera.
4 x AA batteries guarantee 200 images battery life and the sleek camera has features like self-timer for 10 seconds, Built-in MP3, built-in microphone, built-in speaker and a sleek tripod mount. The best option for professional photographers, this 5MP digital camera is a Numero Uno in the industry!
Minolta DiMAGE X20 Digital Camera
February 20, 2008
Minolta DiMAGE X20 Digital Camera is a latest introduction from Minolta manufacturing company which has come featured with unique image pasting function, built-in flash, fill mode, night portrait, red eye reduction, removable flash memory cards, 2.0 million pixels, CCD image sensor, shooting speed up to 1.5 frames per second and USB support.
Features
• A key feature of the device is that users can add 15 seconds audio notes with captured images.
• This light weight device has come with useful options like:
1. Built-in flash
2. Red-eye reduction
3. Fill modes
4. Night portrait
• As Minolta DiMAGE X20 Digital Camera has come with audio or video output, you can connect audio and video devices.
• You can select either NTSC or PAL option.
• You can add or remove flash cards to get additional memory storage.
• You get outstanding clarity using effective pixel production up to 2.0 million with the support of 1/3.2-type interline primary-colour CCD.
• Minolta DiMAGE X20 Digital Camera has come with 4.8 – 14.4mm (35mm equivalent: 37 - 111mm) and f/ 2.8 - f/ 3.7.
• You can use multimedia cards to record data up to 8 MB.
• Accepted file formats are:
1. JPEG
2. Motion JPEG (MOV)
3. WAVE
4. DCF 1.0
5. DPOF
6. Exif 2.2 compliant
• Optimum focusing range of the device has been measured as from 3.9 inches to infinity.
• Minolta DiMAGE X20 Digital Camera allows you to take maximum of 1.5 frames per second.
• Available Options of Self Timer
1. Single
2. Self-timer
3. Continuous
4. Multi frame (9 pics @ 3fps)
5. Self-portrait
6. 10 seconds delay timer
• Short movies can be recorded with the maximum resolution up to 320 x 240 pixels with audio support. Recording time may vary on the basis of memory card type.
• Zooming can be set up to 4x digitally.
• It is simple to select either automatic or preset white balance controls.
• Supportive flash modes
1. Auto-flash
2. Auto-flash with red-eye reduction
3. Fill-flash, Flash cancel
4. Night portrait (with red-eye reduction)
• An LCD monitor has been embedded in the device which is 1.5 inches in size which comes with TFT technology and anti-coating feature.
• You can capture images with time stamping feature.
• Battery support can be obtained through 2 AA batteries which offer continuous playback time up to 260 minutes and 110 frames recordings.
• It needs just 10 seconds to get ready to perform.
Additional Benefits
1. Self portrait
2. Multi frame
3. Image pasting
4. Direct print
5. E-mail copy
6. Date imprinting
7. Remote camera
Dimensions
1. 86 mm height
2. 67 mm width
3. 23.5 mm depth
4. 115 grams weight
Minolta DiMAGE Z1 Digital Camera
January 15, 2008
Camera is the new entrant in this series with 3.2 mega pixels, and 4x digital zoom to capture pictures with ease. The shooting modes comprise of frame movie mode, sunset and moon, landscape, portrait mode, night portrait and sports mode. Special effects of black and white, Sepia and vivid ensures familiar pictures with surprise elements.
This Minolta 3.2MP digital camera has dimensions of (H) 7.8 cm x (D) 8 cm x (W) 11 cm with a weight of 0.3 kg. Easily portable and the sleek design captivate the attention of the consumer as the photo does, of the viewer! The CCD Optical Sensor with optical Sensor Size of 1/2 .7 inches and maximum shutter speed of 1/1000 seconds creates pictures in movement with maximum clarity, unshaken perfect pictures!
Exposure modes comprise of programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, and shutter priority techniques, while the white balance of custom, white, automatic and presets gives crystal-clear pictures with equal clarity at the back ground also.
White balance presets comprise of Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, daylight and flash features. Digital Video Format is MJPEG and digital still format is of JPEG permitting continuous shooting speed of 1.5 frames per second, capturing the deer in full speed or the Derby poses no problem! Flash memory has 16 MB flash-SD memory card and the supported flash Memory has Multimedia Card and SD memory card.
Minolta DiMAGE Z1 Digital Camera has pop-up camera flash with flash modes of Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode and flash OFF mode. Built-in red-eye reduction avoids the images with red-eyes common to ordinary photo prints, and the effective flash range is 0.16m to 6.1 metres. Zoom lens of 5.8 mm to 58 mm with lens aperture of f/2.8 –3.5 gives images the extra clarity when in distant areas, and the focus adjustments of manual and automatic ensures the required images be seen in perfect clarity. With motorised drive zoom adjustment and 10x optical zoom, the spherical lens feature of this unique photography gadget is worth noting.
Viewfinder type is LCD monitor, and the display type consists of LCD display-TFT active matrix-1.5” colour feature. The built-in microphone with mono operation mode can easily be operated and the connector type is 1 x USB, 1 x video/audio output, 1 x DC power output and 1 x SD memory card expansion slot. The system requirements for PC connections in operating system are MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME and the battery supports required are 4 x AA Alkaline battery which is not included in package.
Minolta DiMAGE 7 Digital Camera
January 9, 2008
like 5.0 MP resolution, CCD optical sensor, frame movie mode, LCD display, AVI digital video format, 16 MB flash memory, pop-up flash, automatic as well as manual focus, TTL contrast deduction, 7x optical zoom, 100% filed coverage, expansion slots and battery support.
Minolta has made the product with unique dimensions as 11.7 (W) x 11.3 (D) x 9.1 (H) cm and the device just weighs 0.5 kilo grams. Users can get stunning photographic results as it offers image resolution up to 5.0 Mega Pixel with the support of CCD optical sensor. It is simple to make movies using frame movie mode.
Minolta DiMAGE 7 Digital Camera has availed with an expansion slot which allows you to use type I and type II flash cards. Manufacturer offers an external power adapter and 4 AA alkaline batteries as well. It has come embedded with a TFT active matrix technology enabled LCD screen which is 1.8'' in size. Users can make use of 100% field coverage.
A viewfinder is featured which is 0.19'' in size and users can view colour images. It is possible to use self timer option in which you can set time up to 10 seconds. This Minolta Viewfinder Digital Camera has availed with a zoom lens - 7.2 mm - 50.8 mm – f/2.8-3.5. If you wish, you can choose automatic focus and manual focus.
Macro focus range of the device is measured as 25 to 50 cm. Maximum optical zooming ability is 7x. Built-in red eye reduction is featured with the device therefore you will not have red eyes on your photographs. Additional flash memory can be utilized up to 16 MB. Users can take 1.1 frames per second. You can record videos in AVO format using Minolta DiMAGE 7 Digital Camera.
VARIOUS SHOOTING MODES
• Sunset and Moon
• Portrait mode
• Night mode
• Text
• Sports mode
VARIOUS SPECIAL EFFECTS
• Black & White
• Saturation
• Contrast compensation
DISTINCT EXPOSURE METERING
• Multi-segment
• Centre-weighted
• Spot
DIFFERENT TYPE OF EXPOSURE MODES
• Programme
• Bulb
• Automatic
• Manual
• Aperture-priority
• Shutter-priority
VARIOUS WHITE BALANCES
• Custom
• Automatic
• Presets
VARIOUS WHITE BALANCE PRESETS
• Fluorescent
• Cloudy
• Tungsten light
• Daylight
LCD DISPLAY INFORMATIONS
• Auto-focus mode
• Shutter speed
• Aperture
• Manual focus mode
• Red-eye reduction
• Self-timer mode
• Photo quality
• Photos remaining
• Drive mode,
• White balance indicators
• Picture resolution
• Exposure compensation
• Battery condition
• Programme
• Flash mode
STILL IMAGE FORMATS
• JPEG
• TIFF
• RAW
FLASH MODES
• Fill-in mode
• Rear curtain sync
• Auto mode
• Flash OFF mode
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• RGB primary colour filter
• Date/time stamp
• DPOF support
• AE/FE lock
• PRINT Image Matching
TYPE OF CONNECTORS
• composite video output
• DC power input
• USB
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Minolta DiMAGE F300 Digital Camera
December 5, 2007
features. This MInolta digital camera is more stylish, lightweight and compactly designed by Minolta Company.
Technical details
• It has 5 mega-pixels resolution and supports CCD (Charged-Couple Device) type image sensor.
• It is capable of producing image resolution up to 2560 x 1900 pixels in both horizontal and vertical sides.
• LCD display of the product is made of TFT active matrix which has the size of 1.5 inch.
• Exposure modes of this product includes:
• Auto
• Program AE
• Aperture priority
• Shutter Speed priority
• Manual
• Movie
• The shooting modes provided in Minolta F300 Digital Camera are:
• Portrait
• Sports
• Landscape
• Sunset
• Night portrait
• The product has shutter speed from 1/1000 to 15 seconds.
• You can record still image with audio up to 15 second in Minolta digital camera as it has memo recording feature.
• Built-in flash in the device supports the following modes such as:
• Auto
• Red-eye reduction
• Night portrait
• Fill modes
• The lens system of Minolta F300 Digital Camera is constructed with 8 elements in 7 groups.
• Focal length of the product is from 7.8 to 23.4 mm. It has the maximum aperture of f/2.8 to f/4.7.
• It has focusing range of :
• Wide telephoto : 1.5 feet to infinity
• Macro : 5.7 inch to 54.5 cm
• Magnification : 0.17x
• Auto-focus mode supports the list given below:
• Subject Tracking AF
• Single-shot AFF
• Full-time AF
• White balance control in this product is provided with automatic, presets and custom features.
• Recording media of this digital camera can accept SD memory card or Multi-media cards.
• It has 4x digital zoom feature to enlarge the images.
• An audio signal feature in this product is provided with three shutter-sound settings and two tones. It also includes custom shutter recording.
• Minolta DiMAGE Digital Camera comes with USB 1.1 computer interface and AV output connections.
• You can access this digital camera with remote handset, as it comes with IR remote control.
• The external power source of this camera supports 3V DC.
• This digital camera is provided with the following accessories:
• Battery (CR-V3)
• Hand strap
• SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card
• AV cable (AVC-200)
• USB cable (USB-500)
• DiMAGE Software CD-ROM
• Its physical dimensions are measured in millimetres as 111.0 (W) x 52.5 (H) x 32.5 (D). The product weighs about 185 grams.
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