The pace of progress in digital camera development
is clearly seen in the evolution of the Konica
Minolta ultra compact models, starting from the
first Minolta DiMAGE
Xt that we reviewed back in July 2003 to the
newest Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1, just announced
July 2005. In the space of only 2 short years,
we have come from a 3.2MP (1/2.7 in. CCD) digital
camera to one with 8.0MP (1/1.8 in. CCD) resolution
in a body just slightly wider by 9.5mm.
The Konica Minolta X1 loses the optical viewfinder
and instead has an extra large 2.5 in. LCD monitor
that features a Bright LCD backlight function,
which lets you adjust the LCD brightness as needed
with the simple touch of a button. The LCD monitor
also offers enhanced easy cleaning thanks to a
protective acrylic covering.
Because the lens in the Konica Minolta X1 is
folded inside the body (hence no protruding lens
even with 3x optical zoom), a new Anti-Shake system
has been developed that offers the equivalent
of up to 3 EV to help compensate for camera shake,
and is effective for taking shots in low light
conditions and using slow shutter speeds around
1/6th of a second at the wide-angle focal length.
Optional accessories include: Metal chain neck
strap (NS-DG100), AC Adapter Set, Marine case
(MC-DG1).
The Konica Minolta X1 is available in a variety
of coloured finishes: silver, red and black. For
the ultimate in ultra compact design and performance,
the Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1 leads the
way with 8MP resolution and an effective Anti-Shake
system.
2.5-inch
(6.3cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color,
Total pixels: 118,000 (approx.)
ISO Sensitivity
Auto, ISO 50, 100,
200 equivalent
Storage
Media
SD
Memory Cards / MultiMediaCards
Battery
One NP-1 Lithium-ion Battery
Battery performance (still): 150 frames(approx.)
(Conforming to CIPA*1 (included Lithium-ion
battery, included SD memory card))
*1CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association
**CIPA test method: Image size: 3264 x 2448,
standard image quality, no instant playback,
Flash used with 50% of the frames, etc.
Included
Accessories
•
32MB SD Card
•
Li-Ion Battery NP-1, Cradle
CA-1
•
A/V Cable, USB Cable (USB-3
at 2.0 Full Speed) Cable, both via cradle
•
Strap (Hand) HG-DG150
•
Software CD-ROM (DiMAGE
Master Lite)
Dimensions (W
x H x D)
95 x 68 x 19.5
mm /
3.7 x 2.7 x 0.8 in
Weight (Camera
body only)
135g / 4.8 oz
MSRP
US
$399
Product technical specifications (including MSRP and Included Accessories) are as represented by the manufacturer and subject to manufacturer's change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. Product color availability and included accessories may also differ by country or area. Please verify the latest specs from the appropriate manufacturer's site.
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