Minolta Digital Cameras

Konica Minolta 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Digital Zoom Lens for 5D and 7D Digital SLR CamerasKonica Minolta’s line of digital-specific lenses are here, and they offer more performance and more ease of use than ever–thanks to a design that is specifically suited to the needs of digital SLR shooters. Compatible with the Maxxum 5D and 7D cameras, DT series lenses have been developed to maximize the performance of the larger (23.5 x 15.7mm) CCDs found in these cameras. The lenses offer outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness and clarity, while offering full compatibility with the Maxxum 5D/7D anti-shake system. Plus, they support Advanced Distance Integration (ADI) for more robust flash metering.

Optical enhancements include aspherical lenses to reduce spherical aberrations, AD (anomalous dispersion) glass, and a special lens coating that reduces the flaring that often occurs in digital SLR cameras. DT series lenses also incorporate an anti-shake correction system that compensates for blur in a manner that is equivalent to two or three shutter speeds slower. Meanwhile, a built-in distance encoder enables precise ADI flash metering. Using information obtained from the encoder, ADI flash metering calculates the optimum exposure settings and flash brightness needed to obtain a beautiful image when using either the internal flash or compatible external flash units.

Another great feature of DT series lenses is their use of a consistently round aperture. Konica Minolta’s specially-designed aperture blades produce a circular opening to help smooth a scene’s out-of-focus areas. A round aperture makes it possible to enhance a defocused image with smooth gradations and depict a scene naturally, for example, sunshine filtering through foliage or grass glistening with morning dew.

The 18-70mm DT lens is an all-purpose lens with a zoom range that extends from wide-angle to telephoto-portrait, making it a great lens for general purpose photography. Note that DT series lenses are not compatible with conventional 35mm SLR cameras.

What’s in the Box
Lens, front cap, rear cap, lens hood.

Electronics:?Developed specifically for the large CCDs used in Maxxum 5D/7D digital SLR cameras,?Offers outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness and clarity,?Supports Maxxum 5D/7D anti-shake system and Advanced Distance Integration (ADI),?The 18-70mm is an all-purpose lens with a zoom range that extends from wide-angle to telephoto,?Not compatible with conventional 35mm SLR cameras
Company:?Konica Minolta?(2005-10-20)
List Price:?
Amazon Price:?$49.99
Used Price:?$50.00

Sony Alpha A100K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 LensExpand your creativity with the DSLR-A100 Digital SLR Camera. Compatible with over 16 million lenses, this camera combines extraordinary engineering with a long tradition of quality. The high-speed image processing creates detailed images with vibrant color and amazing depth. Sony’s Alpha Mount System is the key to the DSLAR-A100’s shooting versatility featuring anti-dust technologies for distortion free images. With expandable memory, up to 750 shot battery performance and high speed shutter, the Alpha Digital SLR Camera from Sony captures a greater number of professional looking digital images in less time. Sony’s image stabilization system minimizes shaking and blurrs without changing the quality of the image. The CCD shifts to compensate for motion of the camera, producing clear images while zooming, shooting moving objects or shooting in low light. Sony has created a static free environment with an Anti-Dust coating on the CCD’s optical low-pass filter and Anti-Dust vibration to ensure clear, high-quality images. Preset Selection - Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and CCD-Shift mechanism Viewfinder Field of View - 0.95 Magnification - 0.83x with 50mm lens at infinity Speed Range - 1/4000 second - 30 seconds, bulb 2.5 inch TFT Type LCD Panel Brightness Control 100% Field of View PictBridge with Exif Print System Requirements - USB Port, Microsoft Windows Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home Edition, XP Professional, Mac OS X (10.1.3 or later) Dimensions - Width 5.24 x Height 3.72 x Depth 2.80 inches (133.1 x 94.7 x 71.3mm) Weight - 1.20 pounds

Electronics:?10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints,?Kit includes 18-70mm f3.5-4.5 lens,?In-camera image stabilization and anti-dust vibration systems; Eye-Start Autofocus system,?2.5-inch LCD display; 9-point autofocus system; 40-segment multi-pattern honeycomb metering,?Powered by lithium-ion battery (supplied); stores images on CF I/II and Memory Stick Duo cards
Company:?Sony?(2006-07-23)
List Price:?
Amazon Price:?$699.95

Konica Minolta Dimage E500 5MP Digital Camera 3x Optical ZoomSmall enough for photographers to take anywhere and stylish enough to show everyone, the DiMAGE E500 provides photographers with unparalleled value in a 5-megapixel digital camera featuring a 3x optical zoom lens.

Electronics:?5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints,?2.0-inch LCD; 3x optical zoom,?12MB of internal memory,?5 Digital Subject Program modes; records movies in QVGA format,?Stores images on SD memory cards; powered by AA-size batteries
Company:?Konica Minolta?
List Price:?$229.99
Amazon Price:?$106.98
Used Price:?$95.99

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Minolta Dimage F100 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical ZoomMinolta has packed quite a punch into the compact, 4-megapixel DiMAGE F100, adding a 7.5x total zoom, movie mode, and audio recording capability so you can leave yourself notes about your shots. Even better, Minolta has done a great job of making the camera fun and easy to use, which is essential in any camera, but invaluable in today’s crowded compact digital-camera market.

The 4-megapixel resolution of the F100 produces very large images that are fantastic for prints larger than 11 by 14 inches. Thankfully, the F100 allows you to step down the resolution to a more manageable 2-megapixel level (1,600 x 1,200 pixels) if you need the space on your memory card.

Its 3x optical zoom lens aids in photo composition, and an additional 2.5x digital zoom (7.5x total) further magnifies your image. Remember, however, that digital zoom reduces the sharpness and detail of your image, so it’s best used sparingly.

Minolta built in some great autofocus features to help make your life easier, including wide-focus area autofocus, and spot-focus areas with focus-area selection (which enables you choose a specific, narrow focus field). During our testing, the autofocus worked beautifully, and we never ended up with our target out of focus.

The F100 uses AA batteries and, disappointingly, comes with a set of disposables. We used the camera at a family gathering over the course of a weekend, and the batteries held up fine, so the power drain isn’t as horrendous as in past digital cameras. Ideally, though, you’ll want to buy a set of rechargeables, to help preserve your sanity, pocketbook, and the environment.

Overall, the DiMAGE F100 performs admirably and is the perfect size to carry just about anywhere. –Michael Lewis

Pros:

• 4-megapixel resolution produces fantastically rich prints up to 11 x 14 inches
• Nice bonuses, including movie mode and audio recording for notes to yourself
• 7.5x total zoom
• Compact size

Cons:

• 3x optical zoom is serviceable, but you can always use more
• Includes disposable batteries–you’ll want to add rechargeables

Electronics:?4.13 megapixel (3.95 effective megapixels) sensor creates 2272 x 1704 images for prints at 8 by 10 inches and beyond,?3x optical plus 2.5x digital (7.5x total) zoom lens with autofocus,?Included 16 MB SD card holds 14 images at default resolution,?Connects with Macs and PCs via USB connector,?Features subject tracking autofocus
Company:?Konica Minolta?
List Price:?$499.99
Amazon Price:?

Konica Minolta Dimage Z3 4MP Digital Camera with Anti Shake 12x Optical ZoomThe 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.

Electronics:?4-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 11-by-15-inch enlargements,?Konica Minolta GT APO 12x optical zoom with CCD-shift anti-shake system; combines with 4x digital zoom for 48x total zoom,?Fastest autofocus in its class (May 2004); captures movies with sound; PictBridge compatible,?Store images on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards; 16 MB SD card included,?Powered by 4 AA-size batteries (alkaline included, rechargeable NiMH recommended)
Company:?Konica Minolta?
List Price:?$599.99
Amazon Price:?$277.00

Konica Minolta Dimage X1 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Anti Shake Zoom (Cradle Included)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

Electronics:?8-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch photos,?3x optical zoom with Anti-Shake technology; 2.5-inch LCD,?Multifunction cradle included,?Records high-resolution VGA movie clips enhanced with Anti-Shake,?Powered by lithium ion battery (included); stores images on SD cards (not included)
Company:?Konica Minolta?
List Price:?$449.99
Amazon Price:?$229.99
Used Price:?$209.99

Sony Alpha A100 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)Expand your creativity with the DSLR-A100 Digital SLR Camera. Compatible with over 16 million lenses, this camera combines extraordinary engineering with a long tradition of quality. The high-speed image processing creates detailed images with vibrant color and amazing depth. Sony’s Alpha Mount System is the key to the DSLAR-A100’s shooting versatility featuring anti-dust technologies for distortion free images. With expandable memory, up to 750 shot battery performance and high speed shutter, the Alpha Digital SLR Camera from Sony captures a greater number of professional looking digital images in less time. Sony’s image stabilization system minimizes shaking and blurrs without changing the quality of the image. The CCD shifts to compensate for motion of the camera, producing clear images while zooming, shooting moving objects or shooting in low light. Sony has created a static free environment with an Anti-Dust coating on the CCD’s optical low-pass filter and Anti-Dust vibration to ensure clear, high-quality images. Preset Selection - Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and CCD-Shift mechanism Viewfinder Field of View - 0.95 Magnification - 0.83x with 50mm lens at infinity Speed Range - 1/4000 second - 30 seconds, bulb 2.5 inch TFT Type LCD Panel Brightness Control 100% Field of View PictBridge with Exif Print System Requirements - USB Port, Microsoft Windows Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home Edition, XP Professional, Mac OS X (10.1.3 or later) Dimensions - Width 5.24 x Height 3.72 x Depth 2.80 inches (133.1 x 94.7 x 71.3mm) Weight - 1.20 pounds

Electronics:?10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints,?2.5-inch LCD display; in-camera image stabilization and anti-dust vibration systems,?Eye-Start Autofocus system begins focusing as soon as the camera is brought to your eye,?9-point autofocus system; 40-segment multi-pattern honeycomb metering for accurate exposure,?Powered by lithium-ion battery (rechargeable battery supplied); stores images on CF I/II and Memory Stick Duo cards
Company:?Sony?(2006-08-03)
List Price:?
Amazon Price:?$636.43

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