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Editors' Rating:
7.0 of 10
| • Value for money |
8 |
| • Ease of Use |
8 |
| • Performance |
6 |
| • Image Quality |
6 |
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Average User Rating:
9.2 of 10
(101 votes)
| • Value for money |
10 |
| • Ease of Use |
10 |
| • Performance
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9 |
| • Image Quality
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8 |
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PROS
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Video-clip and audio capture with speaker for playback.
• Quick performance.
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Easy to use.
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Very lightweight.
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Sleek, ultracompact styling.
CONS
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Sub-par optical viewfinder.
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Inconsistent picture quality.
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Few manual overrides.
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Includes: Minolta Dimage X Digital Camera, Wrist strap,
Video cable, USB cable, 8MB SD memory card, NP-200 lithium-ion battery
pack, Battery charger, Dimage software CD, Operating manual and registration card.
Recommended
Accessories |
The Dimage X is very small and compact. Its full
automatic exposure control suits standard point-and-shoot operations
though the user does have a few options for lightening or darkening the
image, or adjusting the color balance. The 2-megapixel CCD delivers good
quality images, with enough resolution for printing and a low resolution
option for email purposes. The Dimage X's tiny size and rugged case design
make it a natural for "anywhere/anytime" photography. With its
point-and-shoot appeal and ease of use, the Dimage X is perfect for novice
consumers who simply want to take good pictures without getting too
involved in the technicalities.
Dimage
X Major Features:
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3x
Zoom Digital Camera featuring 1.96 effective megapixels. |
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1.96
effective megapixels for 1,600
x 1,200-pixel
images. |
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1.5-inch
color TFT
LCD monitor. |
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3x
optical zoom lens, 5.7 – 17.1mm (equivalent to a 37-111mm lens on a
35mm camera). |
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2x
digital zoom. |
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Real-image
optical zoom viewfinder. |
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Various
methods of exposure metering (256-segment matrix-resp. evaluative
metering). |
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Adjustable
white balance for various light conditions (automatic, daylight
sunny/cloudy, incandescent light, flourescent light). |
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Manually
adjustable aperture settings from f/2.8-f/3.6,
depending on zoom. |
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Shutter
speed settings from 1/1000 to 2 seconds. |
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Built-in
flash with five modes (Autoflash, Autoflash with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Flash cancel, Night portrait
with red-eye reduction). |
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Variable
light sensitivity:
Auto (between ISO 100 - 200 equivalent). |
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Movie
Mode (with sound). |
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10-second
Self-Timer. |
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SD/MMC
memory card storage (8MB card included). |
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Power
supplied by one NP-200 rechargeable lithium-ion battery or
optional AC adapter. |
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Dimage
software and USB drivers included for both Windows and Mac platforms. |
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DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatibility. |
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USB cable for connection to a computer (driver
software included). |
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Full Specs |
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Customer Reviews
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Rich Go, from SUMMIT, NJ, USA, Apr 1, 2002
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I spent two years searching for a digital camera. I read every review I could get my hands on and waited for prices to drop. At first I had decided to buy AT LEAST a 3 megapixel digital camera and had narrowed it down to several brands. Finally, I went to a local camera specialty store in town so that I could talk to people who actually know about cameras. At first I was shown a 4 megapixel digital camera by Minolta. I liked it. It was a big, sturdy camera like my 35 mm Canon. But it was $500 and I had promised myself I would only spend $400 or less. Sadly...I asked to see something cheaper. The guy brought out the Minolta Dimage X. In all my research I had not run across this model. I had not seen it on eBay, the Sunday ads, the reviews...nothing! I asked if it was a new model and the guy said it was kind of new. I told him that I didn't want a 2 megapixel camera and that I also did not care for tiny cameras. I'm afraid I'll drop them or lose them! Besides, it was so small I assumed it could not do anything! He showed me some other models but I did not like them. I asked to see the Dimage X again. Some of the other people working in the store said that they had the Dimage X and loved it. In fact, they were carrying them in their pockets. One guy made a little movie with it and played it back for me. Then they showed me an 8 x 10 printed enlargement of a rose taken with the Dimage X. It was crisp and clear. I had read that the largest picture one should go for with a 2 megapixel camera is 5 x 7, but this was a great close-up and I was almost sold. I kept thinking of how tiny it was and decided that maybe it would be worth it to be able to take the camera anywhere. The Dimage X had the rechargeable battery that I insisted upon, it was sturdily built, took good pictures, was easy to use..So I bought it! Now I never miss a good picture! When I see something cute, there is no more wishing I had my camera! I just get the camera out of my purse and get the shot! However the 8 megabyte secure digital card that comes with it will not store very many pictures. I have already bought a 32 mb sd card for it. It's easy to download the pictures onto the computer with the USB cable. I use Adobe Photodeluxe to crop, size, adjust color, etc. Then I save the pictures and email away! I wish the camera had a neck strap so I could just wear it like a necklace! As for the ratings, I had to rate this camera average on battery life because of the specifics listed. But we are talking digital cameras here. They are notorious for eating batteries. For a digital camera I think the battery is excellent!
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Value for money
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9 |
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Ease of Use |
10 |
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Performance
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8 |
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Image Quality
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9 |
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