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Category: Beginner to Serious Amateur

The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 is an upgrade from the Z5, now featuring 6.0 effective megapixels, a Konica Minolta GT APO lens, and CxProcess™ III image processing technology. It delivers 12x optical zoom with Konica Minolta’s unique Anti-Shake system that stabilizes the CCD instead of the lens. Image stabilization reduces image blur caused by camera shake, essential at long focal lengths and low shutter speeds.

The Konica Minolta Z6 retains the distinctive futuristic look, with clean and smooth rounded lines and corners. It's Rapid autofocus (AF) offers great autofocus speed with Predictive Focus Control. Progressive Capture mode ensures high-speed shooting of fast-moving subjects even at maximum resolution (2,816 x 2,112 pixels).

The Konica Minolta Z6 retains a Super Macro mode that allows focusing as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.). The LCD monitor is 2.0-inch with a standard 114,000 pixels resolution. The viewfinder is also electronic (EVF). Optional accessories include the Wide-angle Converter ZCW-300 Kit that provides a 35mm equivalent of 26mm wide-angle shooting, and the Konica Minolta Program/Maxxum Flash 3600HS(D), 5600HS(D), and 2500(D).

The Konica Minolta Z6 provides full exposure flexibility and, like the Z5 before it, will appeal to soccer moms and wildlife photographers, both beginner and serious amateur photographers, who desire an ultra zoom digital camera with easy point-and-shoot as well as flexible exposure control -- with Anti-Shake, and a very affordable price.

Konica Minolta Z6	QuickFact™ Sheet
Number of effective pixels	6.0 million
CCD (Image Sensor)	1/2.5-type interline primary-color CCD Total pixels: 6.36 million
Anti-shake system	CCD-shift type with three options Display + Exp., Exposure, Off
Camera sensitivity	Auto and ISO 50,100, 200, and 320 equivalents
Focal length	5.83 – 69.9mm (35mm equivalent: 35 – 420mm)
Lens construction	13 elements in 10 groups
Maximum aperture	f/2.8 – f/4.5
Optical Zoom	12x
Minimum focus distance	Wide-angle: 2.0ft (0.6m) from front of lens  Telephoto: 5.2ft (1.6m) from front of lens
Macro mode	Super Macro Auto macro Focal length 10.45mm* Wide-angle Telephoto From front of lens 0.4 in. (1cm) 3.9 in. (10cm) 47.2 in. (120cm) * Fixed, equivalent to 63mm in 35mm format
Maximum magnification	0.20x (equivalent to 1.2x in 35mm format)   Area covered at maximum magnification: Approximately  1.2 x 0.9 in. (31 x 23mm)
Viewfinder type	Electronic viewfinder 0.33-inch with a total of 114,000 pixels
LCD monitor	2.0 inch digital-interface TFT color  Total number of pixels: Approximately 114,000  Automatic monitor brightness amplification
Field of view	Viewfinder: Approximately 100%  LCD monitor: Approximately 100%
Diopter control	– 3 ~ +1m-1
Eye-relief	16.9mm
Shutter	CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter
Shutter speed range	4 - 1/1000 second
Autofocus system	Video AF system
Autofocus areas	5-Point Wide Focus Area; Spot focus areas selectable
Focus modes	Single-shot AF, Continuous AF with predictive focus control, Full-time AF, Manual focus.
Focus lock	By pressing shutter-release button partway down
Metering modes	Multi-segment (256 segments), Center weighted, Spot
Exposure compensation	ą2 EV in 1/3 increments
Exposure bracketing	Three frame bracket in 0.5, 0.3 EV increments
AE lock	By pressing shutter-release button partway down
Exposure modes	Program, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual
Digital Subject Programs	Automatic (Portrait, Sports action, Landscape, Sunset, Program) Manual (Portrait, Sports action, Landscape, Sunset, Night portrait
Flash range	Wide-angle: Approximately 0.7 – 11.8 ft. (0.2 – 3.6 m) from front of lens Telephoto: Approximately 3.9 – 7.2 ft. (1.2 – 2.2 m) from front of lens (Camera sensitivity auto)
Flash modes	Autoflash, Autoflash with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Slow-shutter sync. Autoflash not available with aperture priority, shutter priority, and manual exposure modes. Flash cancel by pushing the built-in flash down.
Flash recycling time	Approximately  7 seconds
Flash compensation	ą 2 EV in 1/3 increments
Flash-sync speeds	All shutter speeds
External flashes	Auto-flash metering with Program/Maxxum Flash 2500 (D), Program/Maxxum 3600HS (D), Program/Maxxum Flash 5600HS (D)
Continuous advance	Standard continuous advance: Approximately 1.8 frames per second *Actual speed may vary depending upon the subject and camera settings Approximate number of frames that can be captured at one  time with the continuous-advance drive modes:   2816x2112 2272x1704 1600x1200 640x480 Fine 11 16 28 139 Standard 20 28 49 208 Economy 35 49 79 290 * Actual number of images may vary depending upon the subject and camera settings.
Progressive Capture	Records images continuously at approximately 1.8 frames per second. Releasing the shutter-release button saves the last 10 frames (size and quality selectable)
Self-timer	Approximately 10 seconds, 2 seconds
Movie	Recording time dependent on memory card capacity, image size, and frame rate. Number of recorded pixels: 320x240 Frame rate: 15frames per second, 30 frames per second Audio monaural Optical zoom available during recording Movie frame capture, Movie editing, Night movie
White balance control	Automatic, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), Custom
Contrast	Adjustable in three levels (Low, Normal, High)
Sharpness	Adjustable in three levels (Soft, Normal, Hard)
Color modes	Natural Color, Vivid Color, Black and white, Sepia
Noise reduction	Available (Auto)
Digital zoom	Maximum 4x in 0.2x increments
Languages	Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
Copy function	Creates a copy of image or movie files to the same or another memory card.
E-mail Copy function	Creates a 640x480 JPEG image for transmission.
Date imprinting	Year/month/day (Format can be changed.) Imprinting can be disabled
Custom Key Function	The function activated by the flash-mode button can be changed.
Image-quality modes	Fine, Standard, Economy
Number of recorded pixels  (Still images)	2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
Number of recorded pixels (Movie clips)	320 x 240
Storage capacity	Approximate storage capacity of a 16MB SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card: Still images   2816x2112 2272x1704 1600x1200 640x480 Fine 15 22 37 101 Standard 8 12 22 78 Economy 4 6 12 52 Movie clips   320x240 30 frames per second 57 seconds 15 frames per second 29 seconds * Movie clips recorded with audio. * Actual number of images may vary depending upon the subject and memory card used.
File formats	JPEG, Motion JPEG (MOV) with audio DCF 2.0-compliant DPOF-compliant (Supported by printing functions in version 1.1) Exif 2.2
Folder name formats	Standard, Date
Printing output control	Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge
Recording media	SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards, MultiMediaCards
Computer interface	Full-speed 12Mbps data transfer with USB 2.0 compatible computer
AV output	NTSC, PAL (selectable on the camera)
Batteries	Four AA Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries
Battery performance (Playback)	Approximate continuous playback time: Approximately 300 minutes with alkaline batteries.
Battery performance (Recording)	Approximate number of recorded images: 240 frames with alkaline batteries, 420 frames with 2500mAh Ni-MH batteries, conforming to the CIPA standard with SD Memory Card. * CIPA Camera & Imaging Products Association
External power source	6V DC with specified AC adapter (sold separately)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	4.3 x 3.1 x 3.3 in. (108.5 x 80.0 x 84.0mm)
Weight	Approximately 12.0oz. (340g) without batteries or recording media
Operating temperature	32-104°F (0-40ēC)
Standard accessories	Neck Strap NS-DG7000 Lens Cap LF-243 set Accessory Shoe Cap SC-1000 AV Cable AVC-700 16MB SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card USB Cable USB-3 Digital Camera Software CD-ROM Four AA Alkaline batteries
Optional accessories	AC Adapter AC-11 Camera Case  AC Adapter AC-11 Camera Case CS-DG1000 Leather Neck Strap NS-DG1000 Wide-Angle Converter ZCW-300 Kit Adapter Ring ZCA-300 (for attaching a 52mm filter) Program/Maxxum Flash 3600HS (D), 5600HS (D), 2500(D)
MSRP	US $399.99

System Requirements

The following operating systems are compatible with the camera:

IBM PC/AT compatible computers with Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98*, or Windows 98 Second Edition* with a USB port as standard interface.

Apple Macintosh computers with preinstalled Mac OS 9.0 – 9.2.2, Mac OS X v10.1.3 – 10.1.5, and v10.2.1 – 10.2.8, v10.3-10.3.9, v10.4 – 10.4.1 with a USB port as standard interface. 

The computer and operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to support USB interface.

Problems may be encountered depending on what other USB devices are being used in parallel with this product.

Only a built-in USB port is supported. Problems may be encountered when the camera is connected to a USB hub.

Normal operation may not be possible even when all the system requirements are met.

* Users with Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition must install dedicated driver software included in the DiMAGE Z6 package.

Windows	Macintosh
Windows 98, Windows 98 Second EditiontableWindows Me, Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 1 and later), Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional	Mac OS X v10.2.3-10.2.8, v10.3-10.3.8

OS compatible with DiMAGE Master Lite

Windows	Macintosh
Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional	Mac OS X v10.1.3-10.1.5, v10.2.1-10.2.8tablev10.3-10.3.9, v10.4-10.4.1

Specifications, system requirements and accessories are subject to change without notice.

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