January 24th, 2010 
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- 3.2 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 8 x 10 prints and medium-quality prints up to 11 x 14
- 10x optical plus 4x digital zoom (for 40x total)
- Includes 16 MB Secure Digital card; also compatible with MMC cards
- Unique SLR-style; fast f2.8 – f3.5 lens allowing fast shutter speeds for sport or natural-light photography; 2-second start-up time
- Powered by 4 AA batteries (alkalines included); connects with Macs and PCs via USB 1.1
Product Description
The DiMAGE Z1 is a powerful yet easy-to-use SLR-type digital camera. Designed around Konica Minolta’s new 10X Mega-zoom, the DiMAGE Z1 features advanced technology and Rapid AF so you can capture images in virtually any situation. TV quality 30fps VGA movies expand its capabilities even more. This compact, stylish DiMAGE Z1 has the imaging tools you need to capture the pictures you want.The DiMAGE Z1 design reflects the sophistication and future of digital technology. Significantly smaller than a compact 35mm SLR camera with a built-in flash and zoom lens, this powerful imaging system can easily slip into a fanny pack or hip bag.Amazon.com Product Description
Ergonomically designed, SLR-styled, and packed with powerful automatic and manual controls, the Minolta Dimage Z1 is a great choice for advanced photographers. It features an amazing 10x optical zoom, 3.2-megapixel resolution, and a 30 frame-per-second movie mode with sound.
Optics and Resolution
The Dimage Z1 features a 3.2-megapixel resolution that produces images up to 2048 x 1536 pixels for photo-quality prints up to 8 x 10 inches and medium-quality enlargements up to 11 x 14 inches. Other resolution modes include 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480. The 10x optical zoom has a focal range of 5.8-58mm (equivalent to 38-380mm in 35mm photography). It also has a 4x digital zoom.
Movie Mode
With the Dimage Z1, you can capture TV-quality video (comparable to S-VHS) with sound. You can select from three resolution modes: 640 x 480 (VGA), 320 x 240, and 160 x 120. Video can be captures at 30 frames per second (fps) for flicker-free movies, or at 15 fps to maximize recording time. The length of your captured video is limited only by your memory card capacity.
More Features
Turn on the power, and you can take your first shot in approx. 2 seconds. Shutter release time lag is only 0.06 seconds, and shot intervals are 1.2 seconds. The DiMAGE Z1 also boasts the fastest autofocusing in its class. At 10x zoom, the Rapid AF, which employs video AF for accuracy and a passive sensor specifically to boost speed, has your subject in focus in approximately 0.4 seconds, and is even faster at wider angles.
- 1.6-inch LCD screen with anti-reflection coating
- Built-in flash with Autoflash, Autoflash with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, and Slow-Sync modes
- Hot shoe for adding external flash
- Capture an entire sequence of 1.3 megapixel images at 10 frames per second
- White balance modes: Automatic, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), Custom
- Color modes: Natural Color, Vivid Color, Black and White, Sepia
Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) memory cards; an 16 MB SD card is included. When shooting in Standard 3.2-megapixel mode, you can store 17 images on the included memory card. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB 1.1, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.
Power and Size
The camera is powered by two AA batteries (alkalines included, rechargeable NiMH batteries recommended). It measures 4.31 x 3.05 x 3.15 inches and weighs 10.8 ounces (excluding battery).
What’s In The Box
This package includes the Dimage Z1 digital camera, 16 MB Secure Digital memory card, four AA alkaline batteries, USB and AV cables, lens cap, accessory shoe cap, neck strap, and CD-ROM with Dimage Viewer software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.
Remanufactured Minolta Dimage Z1 3.2MP Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom
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as far as i have used it, it’s good.
very satisfying for me.
it’s got a very far zoom (10X) and many automatic and manual setting.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is probably a pretty good picture taking camera, but I can’t try any of the controls because I can never see what I am taking! All my pictures are outside and the LCD (at the darkest setting) is so bright and washed out I simply point at shadows and hope I come out with what I want. The eyepiece is no better since it is mostly gray spots. The pictures I get on automatic settings are good, but I could get better composition and lighting if I could see what I was aiming at! Also, the card door keeps comes open when just brushed by the bag.
Rating: 2 / 5
all you need after a purchase of one of these is a bag for it, 256MB memory card, a flash adapter (Z1 is poor at night), and rechargable batteries [AA] w/ charger, oh and a tripod preferably the tall one.
…go ahead buy it.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is a great camera, I also have a Canon EOS with traditional film so I do know have to use a the functions a SLR camera give. so when I did had to choose my camera, y want a camera with functions like a SLR, i didn’t want a pocket camera.
but also this camera is so easy to use that I can borrow it to my mother, and she can use it in mode AUTO.
Rating: 5 / 5
You get the best of point-and-shoot or go fully manual, or anywhere in between. Great zoom, great macros, easy to use controls, suprisingly light weight and compact! Does really well with low light, stops action well. All around great camera. (This is th 9th digital I have bought)
Rating: 5 / 5