5 comments about Konica Minolta Dimage A2 8MP Digital Camera with 7x Anti Shake Optical Zoom.

1. This is the best digital camera I've bought so far. (My fourth.) It consistently takes great photos. I just wish it was a true SLR. The viewfinder has a second lcd screen that turns on when the camera is close to your eye so it's better than a range-finder viewer.



2. I am inexperienced and have found this camera difficult to use for capturing images of products. The white adjustment is not automatic and must be tuned each time.



3. I've had this camera since soon after it's release and it continues to delight me. The A2 is not the best for beginners or casual shooters. But, if you are an enthusiast who wants total control of something with a 28-200 zoom that is much more portable than its SLR equivalent, get it!



4. I used it in my last trip in Yucatan for the first time, without any previous trial (but I already owned a DiMAGE 7Hi) and results are exceptional without tripod (not allowed in ruins areas without special permit).
   
   Very satisfied.
   I would change it only for an equivalent camera with interchangeable lenses.



5. I'm a very avid photographer who bought this camera as soon as it came out (4 years ago), and all its accessories (including a 4 GB microdrive...has been replaced with 8 GB CF card). It works amazingly well, with excellent color accuracy, basically all the features of a Pro SRL (even today's models) and, yes it DOES offer automatic white balance. Konica-Minolta invented this "in-LCD" antishake system which is every bit as effective as the ones on lenses at the time, and (unfortunately for K-M, fortunately for consumers) they were not able to protect their patents fully enough so that imitations are now commonplace. The size, shape & feel of this camera is actually better than an SLR...it's just slightly smaller to be much handier. I've used every feature and have performed all kinds of shots, from highest to lowest speeds. I don't have a single gripe with this camera, its design is simply excellent...and it revolutionized the industry with its mini-SLR form factor, making it perfect for everyone except perhaps a professional photographer who doesn't care as much about portability, and who may go with something like the top Nikon or Canon. Perhaps the one downside is the poor video, but this feature is an add-on anyway (one would get a real videocam).

5 comments about Konica Minolta Dimage Z20 5MP Digital Camera with 8x Optical Mega Zoom.

1. I liked everything about this camera... I have used Canon, Fujifilm before and this one is as good as other top brands.... Only one thing that I didn't like was the display screen...it's too small....



2. Love this camera. takes excellent pictures, great clarity. Easy to use, lots of options, nice size/shape, easy to handle. the only bad thing is that the lens cap is not attached, so you have to be careful you don't loose it!



3. I was looking for something to replace my Sony Cybershot and had my eye on this model for some time. While picking up pictures at my local Sam Walton's, I found this one reduced to 199.00 and bought it. It takes incredible pictures and it's very comfortable to use, even those "can you take one of us" to a stranger comes out great. The flash is simple and you can zoom and snap with one hand at the same time. There are two drawbacks in my opinion, the lens cap is not attached and it seems to eat batteries. I quickly switched to rechargeables and have since found that by not using the LCD display all the time and switching to rechargeables eliminates that aspect of it. It's not a mini, you definitely know that it's dangling from your neck but none of these would keep me from making this purchase again. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good quality camera.



4. I bought this refubished from a dealer here and I feel like I took advantage of Amazon. This is a great camera with amazing control and it is easy to use. I would not recommend it to a novice photographer but if you love to plow through menus to get the results you want this is the camera for you. It also starts up very quickly and sips battery power. I took at least 300-400 photos on my first set of batteries. Buy it and love it.



5. I bought this camera because it was a good price for a 5 megapixel digital camera plus Konica Minolta is a good name in cameras. The viewing screen is small but worst of all its got a lot of noise in it; it's virtually impossible to see if your shot is clean and in focus. The camera doesn't have an image stabilizer so the slightest movement and you've got a blurry shot. It's bulky and odd looking and doesn't travel well.
   
   It's one year later and I'm going to buy a Sony DSCW50 because it's smaller, lighter, thinner, has an image stabilizer, is user friendly and with a longer battery life.

5 comments about Konica Minolta Dimage A200 8MP Digital Camera with Anti-Shake 7x Optical Zoom.

1. In English
   
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2. Pros
   Wide Angle Lens is best in class. Natural colors. Manual zoom. Threaded lens barrel.
   
   Cons
   A bit slow, but do often you need fast shot to shot speeds?
   
   The Bottom Line
   Consider this trade off for a wider than usual wide angle, but less than usual zoom. You'll get more use out the wide end of the lens.
   
   Full Review
   KonicaMinolta was bought by Sony, who discontinued making Minoltas, but says they will honor the warranties. This means this camera is falling quickly in price. You can get it for almost half its original price.
   
   It has been knocked by reviewers for two reasons...poor autofocus and noise problems. The noise doesn't seem to be an issue, unless you need ISO 400 . Unless its almost dark, or the subject is moving quickly in low light, the anti-shake system means you can take almost any shot with ISO200 or even lower. You do get some noise with ISO400, but its still good for 4x6 prints. ISO800 is really noisy, but lets you photograph in near darkness without a flash, and the pictures look brightly lit. In short, I don't find the noise to be any more of problem than other digicams, and if you compare professional reviews, neither do most reviewers.
   
   As for the focus issue, the camera's default mode is the wide area focus. For some reason, the camera will often focus on the closest object in the scene, which may not be what you want. This is especially common indoors. I don't know what the advantage of this wide area focus is, but it certainly causes problems with low light focusing. You need to get into the camera's menu and change it to Spot Auto Focus mode. This mode will let you select one of eleven spots for it to focus on. Select the spot in the middle. The camera will now behave like any other autofocus camera, and will not have any focus problems.
   
   Once the focus problem is solved, there is plenty to make this camera my favorite. The best feature is the 28mm equivalent wide end of the 7x zoom. Most digicams have a 35mm wide end. The difference is noticable in landscape shots, and in indoor shots. You will really appreciate this wide lens. Sure, other zoom cameras have 10x/12x zooms, but much of your photography will be done with the wide end of the zoom. My old camera had a 10x zoom, and I found I hardly ever used the high end, but often wished for a wider wide angle. With 8 MPs, you can zoom and crop on the PC if you need better telephoto.
   
   The anti-shake feature really works. This camera replaced an Olympus C2100UZ with image stablization, which for its time was top of the line in big zoom digicams. I can say I'll never buy a camera without an image stablizer/anti-shake feature. It lets you take handheld pics in low light with low ISO. It also lets you take pics from a moving platform, like a car or boat. Its not perfect, but it works most of the time.
   
   The custom white balance works just a bit better than the camera's auto white balance does, and you can save two custom settings and easily switch between them. This is good if you are moving around between different types of lighting. Speaking of saving settings, you can save all your resolution/white balance/exposure/color settings into one of 5 memory spaces. This lets you set the camera up for five different situations, which are quickly accessed. This is much easier than changing many settings settings as you move indoors/outdoors and through different lighting situations.
   
   The controls are arranged nicely, and there's even a nice rubber thumb pad that helps you grip the camera. The manual zoom ring works better than an electric zoom lever found on most cameras. The manual focus ring is useless, because the monitors are not high enough resolution to judge focus. Luckily, if you make the above change in the autofucus, you won't need the manual focus, except in extremely low light. The manual focus can then be used to set the focus for the approximate distant to the subject.
   
   The A200 has a threaded lens barrel, which lets you leave a UV or polarized filter on it, without the cumbersome adapter tubes that most cameras use. The lens cap is high quality, and won't fall off, unlike many cameras. It also has a flash hot shoe.
   
   The picture quality is very good, especially after you learn to use the menu settings for exposure and white balance. Color is natural, instead of overblown. Canon is the biggest offender at overblown colors. Notice how much red is in a Canon photo. The A200 pictures will have accurate color, especially if you use the right white balance setting. Of course, if you like the overblown color look, there's a menu setting to turn it on. The camera's auto white balance is ok in a pinch, but if you have time, the colors look a little better with the custom white balance. If you like to play with Photoshop, the A200 can shoot in Raw, which lets you adjust white balance and other settings on your PC.
   
   There simply isn't a better combination of resolution, lens, automatic settings and manual controls out there, unless you go to a digital SLR. An SLR with enough lens to duplicate the A200's would cost much more than the A200. For most folks, the A200 will be more than enough camera, yet it's still simple enough for a novice to use. A novice could start taking pics right away with this thing, and then develop his craft by experimentation with all the manual settings available.



3. To start I with I have to say that I couldn't agree more with the Jan 3rd 2007 review. I purchased this camera a year ago now (Wow, has the price dropped!).I had thought about a DSLR at the time. However, I still do mostly shoot film, especially black & white prints and color slides. I decided that a DSLR was going to be way more money then I wanted to spend on a camera that I wasn't going to use constantly. I did some research and came upon the A200. Now bearing in mind that the A200 is my first digital camera, I do have to say that I was, and still am very happy with it. The auto focus is dreadfully slow on the default setting in low light situations. However, I took the advice of the Jan 3rd 2007 review, and have eliminated that problem. The pics are noisy ISO 400, however I think I've used that setting 2 times in the year that I've owned it, not a problem for me. One more pro and one more con. First, this camera has a EVF or electrical view finder. This is opposed to a optical view finder that DSLRS have, or better yet, like all of the film cameras have / had. This can make composing pictures with movement a bit difficult. You're not viewing the scene in real time, so there is a bit of a lag in time between any movement in the scene and what you see through the view finder. Not anyhting that would make me not use the camera, just a little tricky in certain situations. Another pro about this camera is the fact that is has a ISO setting of 50. Most camers do not include a ISO this "slow," the slowest end ISO's on most cameras range somewhere bewtween ISO 100 and ISO 150. This isn't a feature I use constantly, however I do use it, and I like knowing that the option is there when I do want to use it. I have taken some really nice pics with this camera, now, they don't (and digital pics never will) compare to a beautiful color slide or contrasty B&W print. Still, this camera delivers,I have had some excellent prints result from using it. You really just have to read the owner manual and learn how to fine tune it. To this day (like the auto focus fix as an example) I am still learning how to improve on using it. It might not techinically be considered a "Professional camera," but you can definitely get "Professional" quality results from it.



4. This is a great camera for the money.. a well designed camera with a superior owners manual.



5. An excellent replacement for an ex-advanced amateur who wanted to depart from add-on lenses and still retain some of the attachable features.

5 comments about Konica Minolta Dimage Z2 4MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom.

1. Buy this camera with the accessory kit and a bigger memory card. We love ours. No problems.



2. I have this Camera for almost 3 years. This camera is excellent in daylight but miserably fails in low light. This is my first Digital Camera and I am happy with day light performance but I hate it for pictures taken inside home. Automode never works good. Try manually, setup the shutter speed and aperature it is near perfect.



3. This was our first experience with a digital camera! I love the fact of the zoom feature and it is much more than a "point and shoot". We did experience a problem with the view finder (the window just for one eye) not working for over a year! We didn't take it to anyone to get fixed (the company didn't want it sent back) because it was bought with a gift card and we didn't have the money. All of a sudden,it started working again--don't have any idea why! Besides that my biggest complaint is that it is too bulky for everyday shooting or even vacation shooting. If you want a camera for beautiful shots and want to take your time with it, get this.



4. This camera seems to be well built, & the functions & menus are easy to use. However, this is all great if you could take a good picture with it. This camera DOES NOT have image stablization & you will take 10 blurry pictures to each clear one. The white balance doesn't seem to work as well as it should either. I cannot stress enough how this camera struggles to take clear pictures. It's a real shame, but if your going to spend this kind of money on a digital camera you should expect more.



5. Pros:
   * Uses AA batteries and can take nearly 250 pictures without a flash on newly charged batteries.
   * Outstanding picture clarity outdoors.
   * Incredible pictures at night when set on a tripod or flat surface and using the timer. Can set shutter to stay open up to 15 seconds. Only Z2 & Z3 allow that -- later models only allow about 5 seconds.
   * 10x zoom is awesome, and takes great pictures outdoors even when hand held without antishake technology.
   * Hot shoe for adding a flash.
   * Extremely easy to use. My 7 y/o takes great pictures and movies with it, can download and adjust to sepia or b/w all by himself.
   * Camera is full of features: ISO 50-400, movies up to 800x600, night movie mode, auto or manual white balance, no special software or equipment needed to get pictures off camera, hook up to computer or tv for slideshow, 2 macro modes, multiple flash settings, burst mode, timer, sepia/b&w/vivid color/natural color modes, sharpnes & contrast controls, able to use additional lenses, etc.
   * More rugged than it feels. It's our family camera -- used by little kids and adults. We've taken tens of thousands of pictures with it in all kinds of lighting and weather -- it's been dropped countless times -- and it still works faithfully taking great pictures.
   * Uses SD cards.
   
   Cons:
   * When adjusting the zoom while taking a movie you hear the camera motor on the sound of the movie.
   * No anti-shake technology. Available in the Z3 and up.
   * Taking pictures indoors, in normal low light is a challenge sometimes.
   
   I love this camera and am going to buy another Konica Minolta -- probably Z3.

5 comments about Minolta Dimage G500 5MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom.

1. I have read in some of these other reviews about the delay in taking pictures. There seems to be an easy way around this that I have found takes away this one issue in this otherwise nearly perfect product. When you are about to take a picture simply depress the shutter button part way. Do not press it all of the way down so that it takes a picture, just part way. This will prime the camera and you will be able to take a picture instantly when you want.



2. I hae owned this camera for about a year and have taken some great shots with it. It is good basic a point and shoot vacation camera.
   
   What I like:
   -Small size and solid construction, except for the on/off switch
   -Good quality output/pictures for the most part
   -Good battery life and multiple card options (SD and Memory stick, although I only use one)
   
   What I don't like:
   -Switch on cover that slides back and forth to both turn off and on as well as protect lense is now broken and renders the camera unusable
   -Poor low light capability and performance
   -Poor lcd quality and small size
   -Poor movie mode that only caputes 320X240 movies
   -Menus are confusing and not useful
   
   Would I buy again? I would not buy given what I know about the camera and the other better options out there right now.



3. this thing is okay, i love the camera don't get me wrong, but it's minolta that has me scared, i used to love them, until i experienced the reliability first, and then when i had to deal with the slow and unsteady service team, it was terrible, all my other minolta products turned out to be crap. i'm not telling you which brand i switched to because they all seem to be pretty good, except minolta. if you want more details send me an email, im sure it's on my amazon profile or something.



4. This camera works beautifully. It is very simple to use. Close up images are clear and without glare; the red eye reduction works well, too. Nice!



5. I love this camera. The Minolta Diamge G500 was my first digital camera and it was used and abused. However, it still works today. The camera has more weight than most newer digital cameras but us still compact. It doesn't feel like cheap plastic. Since owning this camers I have purchased a Fuji S700 and a S3IS, none of these have ever taken the quality photos that come from my Dimage. Nor do they stand up to the durability of the Diamge. I have dropped it on an ice skating rink, cement, and it was used weekly for ebay pics. My dimage is still kicking and taking better photos than my fuji and canon. On top of all this, this camera has a very easy to use menu and can be used to just point and shoot. I know it is very functional and durable with great photos.

5 comments about Konica Minolta X60 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. After some researched, I brought the Kinica Minolta X60 to served as my backup to my Canon S2 IS. X60 is a small, slim and lightweight camera that is perfect for a quick photo almost anywhere because you can stick this camera almost anywhere on you.
   
   This camera is almost a purest high quality point and shoot camera you can buy with your money. Everything on it is on automatic modes of one sort or another. There are nine modes including the automatic which actually decide which mode is best for the photo. Most of the modes can be found in most digital cameras like "sports" or "landscape". A child can take a good shot with this camera and it is near perfect for any beginner who walk into the digital camera age with their eyes shut.
   
   There are few small things you can do to adjust and adapt your camera each shot. White balance can be adjusted, ISO from 50-400 can be adjusted, drive mode can be adjusted and other minor features that this camera come packed with. There is even an "anti-shake" indictor if your shutter speed is too slow and your hand is shaking too much. Use a tripod says the computer. The camera also come with a movie mode which is pretty basic as well.
   
   The housing of this camera appears to be hard plastic with a metal feel. It seem to be well built. The large 2.5 inch LCD screen seem to be most vulnerable to damage and this may be the camera's only physical weak link. Proper care and attention would be needed, a good camera case for example is a must. The large 2.5 LCD is very nice. But remembered that it serves as your viewscreen for all your shooting. The controls are bit on the small sizes. There is no way you can handled the controls of this camera with gloves for example. People with long fingernails will have an easier time then people without.
   
   The camera unfortunately, is not powered by AA batteries but by NP-700 ion battery. It got a decent life to it but I would encourage anyone buying this camera to buy couple more for back up. Buy it from a third party since Minolta overcharged for their NP-700 outragously. On the other side, X60 uses SD cards for its storage.
   
   The software that come with your camera is pretty decent sort. Some people will used it and others will not. It pretty subjective.
   
   Overall, this is a very good camera that should meet the needs of most point and shoot crowds. The small size and weight allowed it be taken almost anywhere. Only danger to that is that you might even forget that you have it with you. The camera appears to be very reliable, somewhat rugged and shoot well. This is a computer driven camera and basically all you have to worry about is point and shoot!



2. I love this camera. My wife had the x50 and unfortunately I lost it while in a trip to DR. So I decided to buy another Minolta but this time upgraded to the x60 and its even better than my x50. The picture seems to be a little brighter and not as dark as the x50. But the camera is sexy and functional. I love the fact it can slip in my pocket and never be seen. But its also the reason I lost my first one because it is so small. But if you want a compact high quality digital camera, then the minolta x60 is for you.



3. The Konica Minolta DiMage camera is one of the best consumer cameras on the market. My fiance and I have this digital camera and have taken thousands of photos with it and have been very satisfied with the camera.
   
   We love taking pictures, especially of beautiful scenery from our travels. We often post our photos online for family and friends and consistently receive compliments on the quality and color depth of the pictures. You can see some of our travel photos and judge for yourself at GoSightsee.com.
   
   The camera is very lightweight, making it easy to carry in a purse or pocket. We recommend getting a carrying case that clips onto your belt or pants to protect the preview screen from getting scratched. This is the one that we like: Konica Minolta Deluxe Case for Dimage X, Xi, XG, X31, X50 & X60 Digital Cameras The camera case is black and has a magnetic button clasp. You can carry an extra memory card in it as well. It's worth the few extra dollars to keep your camera in good condition for years to come.
   
   The Konica Minolta DiMage camera is very small and sleek and looks cool. People even ask us about our camera while we're taking pictures! The preview screen is large compared to the size of the camera. We also liked that it came with a rechargeable battery (which charges fully in about an hour).
   
   I highly recommend this digital camera!



4. I have had this camera for over a year now and it still does a ok job. Its very durable as I dropped it onto solid tile floor twice , several times onto the street and all that happened was the battery flew out.The Batt cover does open very easy under normal condition anyway. Barely a dent or scratch. Overall it does a great job taking pictures for the average person.However you do at times see a purple line on the LCD when taking pictures under lots of sunlight. Red eye is also seen in my pictures using the flash at night. Taking video is not the best but does the job. The price is way more now than what I paid back in 2006-$299.00. So maybe the value has gone up?? This Camera would be better priced at the $150 range.



5. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT...LIGHT WEIGHT AND COMPACT. VERY EASY TO USE. IT PRODUCES FANTASTIC PHOTOS AND VIDEOS....CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS CAMERA.
   SONNY SCAFF
   County Judge
   Hamilton County
   Jasper, Florida

5 comments about Konica Minolta Dimage Z6 6MP Digital Camera with 12x Anti-Shake Zoom.

1. This camera is a real marvel. So many possible adjustments. I won't go into it as other reviews have covered it well. This thing also sips batteries. My old Olympus killed them in no time flat. I have used this camera for six months on the same set of batteries and even plug it into my computer without an accessory power pack to upload photos. Anti-shake not as great as hoped for, but that is my only complaint about this camera. Honestly, if you're shooting something that requires the 12X zoom, you really should be using a tripod anyway. Powerful and effective flashCan't beat it for the price and I did a lot of research before buying this camera. I do not regret the purchase. I wanted a camera with a high zoom, lots of manual adjustments rather than just a point and shoot, but also capable of point and shoot for my husband to use with ease. This has become our main use camera for everything.



2. The Konica minolta Dimage Z6 is a totally amazing camera. The 12x zoom is incredible. I can't say enough about this camera. I love it!



3. I was hesitant to purchase this camera after reading some of the BAD reviews. I went with my instinct and purchased anyways. I've had a professional Pentax (film) for 20 years and had been buying point and shoot. I'm not a big point and shoot camera kinda fan, so wanted to get back into taking REAL pictures. As with ANY digital camera, you have got to know your camera. This isn't the old "film" world we are talking about here people. Digital needs to process. This camera takes GREAT pictures, i added a couple to this site myself that i took with this camera. I think the bad reviews come from people who have no idea about the inner workings that make a camera really do what YOU want it to do. Those folks should just stick with point and shoot. This is a middle of the road camera and by that i mean, i'd place it between a point and shoot and a professional. With any digital camera, the second you zoom, you need a tripod or monopod. I don't care how stable you may think you are. So therefore, the antishake on any camera is really pointless, which this camera has. About the only downside i have come accross with this camera, the autofocus. It take a little work to get used to, but then i am a more hands on manual focus in control of what i want in the picture kinda person. Oh, the 2 pictures are, the one with the leaves on the bare tree thru front door and the cup of hot brkfst tea. Check'um out!



4. Thouroughly enjoyed this camera and was comfortable using all the features. The zoom was phenomenal. I had no real complaints about the camera until on a trip in Europe the camera just stopped working.
   
   I did some reading first online to see if others had encountered the same malfunction, but found a multitude of other issues people were trying to solve. Some of these included error messages, blank LCD screens, etc. My particular problem is that the lens fails to extend, the shutter will not open, the only thing the camera will allow you to do is review previous images saved/stored on the SD memory card. It cannot take any additional photos, and yes new, fresh batteries were installed twice!
   
   I think it's bizzare this camera just died within such a short time despite other cameras of lesser quality and durability continue to operate.
   
   If anyone has some solution to the problem. Please don't hesitate to contact me through Amazon.
   
   Thanks



5. We have had this camera for a year now LOVE IT!!! We are actually getting ready to purchase a second for personal use due to the first one becomeing used mostly for unexpected business. My wife bought this camera having 2 Konica Minoltas in the past and wanting to upgrade(our friends love the hand me downs) :). It is perfect for everything, our boys are in every sport imaginable and we have yet to see one that is a problem getting awsome pictures, even when I'm not always in sports mode. We haven't even sat down and learned how to use all of the settings and still very impressed. We also raise a dogs and so taking high quality pictures to advertise is important. Now after people have seen my Wife's pictures we've have sold most of our dogs due to the amount of puppy pictures that she is taking for others in my area. She thought kids were hard, WOW can puppies move! Once again the Z6 delivers A+ pictures everytime!

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

1. I love this camera. I get great pictures in all kinds of light, indoors or outdoors, flash or no flash. The pics are crisp and capture every detail (even stuff you don't know you're shooting!). I've had professional quality results when taking portraits. The LCD screen is a good size and the photo options are alot of fun. Even the video feature is pretty good, with a better than expected mic range. I reccomend this camera every chance I get!



2. This camera replaces a wonderful but bulky Cannon 4MP. While on a trip to Japan, I realized I should've packed my little brick of a camera. I decided to go price some of the cameras there, expecting their usually expensive prices. I found this one for $170 (a favorable Yen rate helped). I bought it, and the clerk was nice enough to change the menu language to English. The book, however, is in Japanese. I set out to get some shots, day and night. The instant preview was useful since I was able to adjust settings and retake to see the difference (you can zoom on the preview screen). I had a 1 gig SD card in my PDA which is now in the camera. At first it did not read it, but after a couple of format trial and errors, I got it to work perfectly. At the highest setting, and taking some movies, it proved to be enough for lots of pictures. I'm grateful for the reviewers who mentioned the ISO setting recommendation: I'll try that. I found the controls and menus sufficent for taking great pictures without the benefit of the manual. I will download the english version at the earliest opportunity, though. Don't you just love the internet?????
   Highly recommeneded for those who take the time to adjust settings and check out the preview shots.



3. The camera I bought, well it was a Christmas gift for my daughter, her previous camera was stolen, so I replaced it. Thank you for getting me the gift right away and ready for Christmas.
   
   She is very pleased with the camera and so am I.



4. Hi, when I ordered this Minolta Digital Camera I picked a seller that was offering the best price for the camera I wanted. What was missing was the information that I was buying a camera without a card. I would have been happy to purchase a separate memory card, if that information has been stated in the listing. But, I was surprised to find all the pieces of the camera, cradle, cords, and battery in the box but no card. When I contacted the seller, they informed me that the camera was being offered without a memory card. Somehow I missed that information when I placed my order.
   
   Since then I have purchased a camera 2.0 G memory card, on sale at Circuit City for a huge reduction in price. So it all worked out for the best.
   I guess what I would like to see Amazon do about these kinds of ads, is make sure that if something is being offered for sale that all of its parts are listed, or if something is not included, there should be a note to that effect in the ad.
   
   No one does it better than Amazon. I have been able to find things on your website when no one else could come up with it. I love Amazon you are AMAZING,com



5. I got this camera as a present a year ago, and dropped it in the ocean when I was on vacation...:( I bought an other camera, but the picture quality didn't live up to the standards set by the Dimage X1. So, I did a lot a research trying to find the Dimage X1 again. This is the most amazing camera ever -- to bad it's not in production any more. Picture quality is great. The anti-shake feature help to take the most amazing pictures. By far THE best digital camera I've owned.

5 comments about Konica Minolta Dimage X50 5MP Digital Camera with 2.8x Optical Zoom.

1. I purchased a reconditioned X50 to replace a Minolta model Xt, which I also liked very much. The 3.2 megapixel Xt performed great for me for 2 years, so I chose the X50 because of my previous experience with Konica Minolta cameras. However, I have read that Konica Minolta has left the digital camera business, and this makes the X50 even more valuable to me.
   
   The camera has a superfast startup which occurs by simply sliding the lens cover open. Honestly, the X50 is ready to shoot in less than 3 seconds. I currently have four digital cameras and have probably owned twelve digicams over the last seven years, and none of them start as fast as the X50.
   
   Another plus is the compact size of the X50. I carry this camera with me whenever I drive, as it fits neatly in my carry bag with my cell phone, medicines, and other essentials. For me, this is a very important feature, because you can't take pictures if you don't have your camera, and you never know when you'll see something that might turn into a good picture. It also fits neatly into any available pocket, and the zoom lens is unique because it is non-protruding.
   
   The X50 has most of the features digicam users have come to expect: large LCD, numerous special picture settings, 3X optical zoom. It also has a optical viewfinder, which can be useful in brightly lit outside situations. By the way, in my opinion the X50 also takes great pictures.



2. This camera has met and exceeded all my expectations for portability and quality. However after 2 years of use, the screen stopped working, and with Konica Minolta no longer in operation, locating repair service has been troublesome.



3. In case your autofocus stops working (which mine did after attempting to zoom). Power cycling, reseting to factory default, lens cleaning did not help, but after several zoom outs and ins, the autofocus came back. Apparently, the zoom mechanicism some how interfered with the autofocus. Typically, I do not use the zoom feature and will avoid it in the future. Otherwise, for 2+ years, this has been a very good camera.



4. The X50 is the ultra ultracompact! But mine had a very common problem. After weeks of normal use and NO DROPPING the LCD got stuck in the ultra high contrast mode! You can see "ghosts" on the screen when you turn it a certain way and you can read some of the menu items. I even used the included A/V cable to see the menus on my TV and adjust the contrast - no luck. So I did the online customer service request for a warranty repair and received the RMA. There was NO DAMAGE to the LCD, it just wouldn't display properly. My X50 still took wonderful pictures, I would just use the button to turn off the barely-functioning display. There were no other problems with my camera. Weeks later I was told by Sony/Konica/Minolta service that my camera (just a few weeks old) suffered from corruption and that they would CHARGE ME for the covered repair. I didn't pay, they sent it back totally BROKEN. No power, no pics, & no recourse for me. They refu$e to return it to the working condition it was in. THEY are CORRUPT!



5. I have found this camera to be one of the very best of its type. The operating system is ultra quick, fastest of any digital camera I have ever seen so you can grab that quick picture you might otherwise miss. The pictures are ultra sharp and can easily be enlarged to 11X14. The zoom feature is easy to use and there are more features then most people could ever use. The rechargeable battery lasts a very long time even when heavly using the flash. An added bonus is it has a real viewfinder that makes it easy to use in bright sun. It is easily pocketable, pants or shirt. Its one weakness is the viewscreen, which can be easily broken if the camera is accidently dropped on its edge. The camera is tough enough to keep working, but you'll have to wait to down load your SD card onto your computer to view your shots if you were unluckly enough to break the screen. In general, this is a tough little camera. Too bad Konica Minolta got out of the camera business and too bad Kodak or some other company didn't pick up this model or the X60 and continue manufacturing it. It would take a digital SLR to take better quality pictures.

5 comments about Konica Minolta Dimage Z3 4MP Digital Camera with Anti Shake 12x Optical Zoom.

1. If you like manual photography on a budget, this camera is for you. It's cheaper than a real SLR, but offers many of the same features.
   
   In full manual mode, the shutter is lightning fast. There's no delay. You can use this for sports photography. The macro mode is amazing.
   
   The downside? The flash is weak and the flash angle is bad. To make best use of the internal flash, use a diffuser (or bounce the flash using a bit of paper) and slow down your shutter.
   
   The white balance needs to be reset whenever your lighting changes. Don't trust the auto mode.
   
   Don't trust most of the automatic features for that matter unless your are taking photos in bright sunlight. They frequently choose the wrong settings and they add a lot of delay to your pictures.
   
   The low light performance of this camera is amazing for its size (in manual mode). You can take flashless photos thanks to the large sensor size and anti-shake technology. I've handheld shots for a second or more with no visible blurring.
   
   All in all, the manual controls are the only reason to get this cameral. If you like having control over your camera as much as I do, this camera is best in class. If you want to point-and-shoot in anything other than bright light, look elsewhere.



2. I used this camera a lot. It took great pictures. My wife is visually impaired and took great pictures ( this was the first camera she was able to do that with ). BUT two years later the zoom stuck in one position, sent it to Sony for repairs and was quoted $211 and some change. NO THANK YOU!!



3. Minolta Dimage Z3, 02-2008
   This was exactly as indicated on the net and was received in a very timely fashion. Great Cooperation.



4. The Z3 is a great little camera; I bought it 3-4 years ago to tide me over until DSLRs came into my price range (which they did a couple of years before I had expected). Still I find the Z3 is a handy grab-and-go camera when I don't want to be bothered with my DSLR (maybe when I get an 18-250 lens for my DSLR the Z3 will be retired---maybe). I also like the ability to use it as a video camera, though the duration that will fit on the SD cards is not all that long.
   
   The long zoom range (35mm equivalent of 35-420) makes it an incredibly versatile camera and with the anti-shake feature the telephoto range is usable. The camera provides a range of manual adjustments that rival those found on SLRs. The image quality is good. If the camera had an optical viewfinder rather than an EVF I would rate it 5 stars (the best that there is for its niche); as it is the EVF makes it hard to see the fine details in a shot sometimes. I don't use the LCD on the back for shooting since I don't like taking pictures with the camera at arms reach.



5. I purchased this Dimage Z3 Digital Camera as a replacement for an identical one I had that got damaged beyond repair. My original had gone to places as far reaching as Churchill ,Canada to see the Polar Bears, and Africa on safari. The photos I have taken have been really excellent and often as good, or better, than some taken with much more expensive SLR cameras. The anti- shake technology works very well. I'm not a pro, but this camera makes me look like one.Konica Minolta Dimage Z3 4MP Digital Camera with Anti Shake 12x Optical Zoom