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Konica Minolta Dimage
A trusted brand in the photography world, Konica sells cameras for the beginner as well as the enthusiast at great prices. For point-and-shoots and entry-level SLRs, they are coming out with some different looking cameras. Some of the new Konica models are certainly worth a look since they come at such reasonable prices. Also, one thing that is great about all the models made by Konica Minolta is that they feature stabilization processors to eliminate shaky and blurry pictures. Read on below to find out more, or read up on the features to look for when buying Digital Cameras. Note that the prices listed are estimates and are not always the lowest street price available.
| X Series |
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Designed for beginners, this is a portable, lightweight camera that is easy on the eyes. Reasonably priced with plenty of automatic features and average compatibility for most consumers. - Xg
- This is the newest in this series, following the Xi and the Xt.
- It is an ultra compact, slim, point-and-shoot camera featuring a 3.2 megapixel resolution and a 3x optical zoom.
- There is no expanding zoom though, which makes it pocket-sized and very lightweight. Plus it ahs most automatic features that you would expect to find on a snapshot camera, including a movie mode and microphone.
- It has a built-in flash and an average sized 1.6" LCD screen, but a very small viewfinder.
- Unfortunately, the rest has to suffer. There are limited buttons and controls, but it lacks a macro mode, practically no manual features, and it's quite small for people with big hands.
- X60
- I would consider this model to be an upgraded version of the previously mentioned model, although it really is a spin off of the old X20 and X50. Virtually it is the same except that it has slightly improved the resolution at 4.3 MP.
- The LCD screen is a whopping 2.5", which means that they have removed the useless viewfinder and made more use of the external controls.
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| Z Series |
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These are for anyone who wants more control over how they shoot. More manual features are added on, plus there is a slight improvement in all around image quality. Expect to pay up to $500 for an advanced snapshot Z model. - Z5
- It has an oddly shaped, round plastic body, which is good because it makes it lightweight. However, it will probably take some getting used to. Despite its bubbly look, it has a good size, plus a large but non-rubberized grip.
- No corners were cut when it comes to the 12x zoom.
- Only complaint: uses AA batteries.
- Z6
- 6.0-megapixel DiMAGE Z6 digital camera.
- 12x optical Mega Zoom lens and large 2.0-inch LCD monitor into a compact and easy to hold camera design.
- High-performance GT APO lens, and Konica Minolta’s proprietary CxProcess™ III image processing technology.
- Konica Minolta’s proprietary Anti-Shake system, Rapid AF with Predictive Focus Control for fast overall responsiveness.
- Built-in flash and excellent battery performance.
- Z20
- This is another "round" camera, with a 5 megapixel resolution that has a clean looking design.
- It is fairly lightweight, but at the same time it has a good grip.
- With an 8x optical zoom plus an electronical viewfinder, you can accept the fact that it has small LCD.
- There are well organized buttons for settings navigation and a mode dial. There are a few manual settings, along with the standard automatic modes.
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A Series
| A Series |
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- A2
- This is an entry-level dSLR-style EVF starting at around $500.
- It features an 8 megapixel resolution and a 7x optical zoom.
- Plus it has a pop-up flash.
- What makes it comparable to an SLR are manual focus, zoom rings and the range of manual controls.
- It does however lack in the ISO and white balance department.
- Not only does it have a color LCD, but it also has a status LCD on the top to display priority settings.
- I don't like the cluttered buttons on the sides of the body, but it doesn't seem to be that big of a deal since you can access just about everything from the exterior without going through a tedious on-screen menu.
- A200
- This dSLR-style EVF is like the kid brother of the A2. It comes along with the manual focus ring and manual zoom, plus a small, but flip and twist LCD screen.
- Very easy to use camera. Not a lot of fussy buttons on the body like the A2. However, it is not as fast as the A2 either.
- Uses a proprietary hot shoe, which means no external flash unless it's made by Konica Minolta.
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Pro Series
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- This is the first and closest thing on the Minolta line that can compare to a true dSLR. It will appeal to professionals with all its easy-access settings buttons. Unfortunately, it only packs a 6 megapixel resolution.
- The LCD is big (2.5") but there is no status LCD like on the Nikons or Canons.
- On the other hand it has a pop-up flash and a hot shoe.
- Strangely enough both the zoom and focus are automatic.
- It does allow interchangeable lenses, though.
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