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The Konica Minolta DiMage Z10 is a digital camera with a 3.2 megapixel sensor, 8x Optical Zoom lens and fast start up and autofocusing. Check out the Konica Minolta Dimage Z10 Specifications.
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Steve's Digicams reviews the Konica Minolta DiMage Z10 and writes - 'Konica Minolta's DiMAGE Z10 will make a great choice for anyone who wants an affordable "super" zoom, with robust performance, and very good image quality. With its relatively light weight and compact size, you can carry it around all day, without cramping your hand and shoulders like you would encounter with a heavier camera. The 3.2-megapixel images yield beautiful, high-quality 8x10-inch or larger prints. '
Photography Blog reviews the Konica Minolta DiMage Z10 and writes - 'The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z10 is an amazing camera at an amazing price which you should go and buy at once - it's as simple as that. Konica Minolta have bucked the trend by designing an entry level camera that will allow your photography skills to flourish as you gain more experience, whilst not being too intimidating for complete beginners. If you are just getting seriously interested in photography and want the immediate feedback of a digital camera without spending too much, the DiMAGE Z10 is the one for you. ' See what rating they gave it.
UK/European Readers buy the Minolta Dimage Z10
Imaging Resource has reviewed the Konica Minolta Dimage Z10 and writes - 'Unfortunately, the Z10 just misses the greatness of other members of the lineup, due to its oversaturated color and somewhat random exposure behavior (although I only encountered the "random exposure" behavior with a single test subject.) If Konica Minolta could just dial down the contrast and color saturation a notch or two, and tighten up exposure control, the Z10 would be a real winner at the low end of the long-zoom market. In fairness, some people like contrasty images and very saturated color.'
DCRP reviews the Konica Minolta DiMage Z10 and writes - 'For those seeking a real bargain in the ultra zoom category, the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z10 is it. You'll have to give up a few things compared to the competition, but overall it's a great camera for the money. You won't find too many cameras with a street price well below $300 that have this many features.
While it doesn't have quite as much zoom power as some other models, the DiMAGE Z10's 8X optical zoom lens is more than adequate for most people. If the 36 mm starting point bothers you, then consider the optional wide-angle conversion lens. The lens is contained within the body at all times which speeds up the startup time dramatically. The camera performs very well in all areas except low light focusing. The camera turns out almost instantly, and focus and shutter lag times are very low. The Z10 offers a full suite of manual controls, including shutter speed, aperture, white balance, and focus. Photo quality is very good, though images may be a little over-sharpened. The Z10's 1 cm macro mode and superb battery life are also hard to beat.'
Pocket Lint has a review of the Konica Minolta Dimage Z10 and writes - 'Better than the previous models, but still not perfect. The length of the lens is good and the camera sure is a fast performer in comparison to its competitors.' Rating: 7
CNET reviews the Konica Minolta Dimage Z10 and writes - 'Konica Minolta's Dimage Z10 is the lowest-end unit in the company's Z series of unusual-looking megazooms. It pairs a 3-megapixel CCD with an 8X zoom lens and offers respectable performance as well as a feature set flexible enough for midlevel photographers. Other Z-series models, past and present, might have bigger zooms, higher-resolution sensors, or antishake stabilization, but the Z10 offers plenty to bargain-hunting megazoom lovers.'
Konica Minolta Introduces the 3.2 Megapixel DiMAGE Z10 Digital Camera
Affordable new camera features fastest-in-class startup, 8x Optical “Mega-Zoom,” fast and reliable autofocusing, and energy efficient design
Mahwah, NJ (July 7, 2004) - Konica Minolta introduces an affordable new addition to the Z-series of digital cameras - the DiMAGE Z10. Featuring a fastest-in-class*1 startup time of 0.5 seconds, built-in 8x optical zoom lens, fast and reliable autofocusing with Predictive Focus Control, and an energy efficient design*2 that gives photographers up to 500 frames with the included AA alkaline batteries, the new DiMAGE Z10 is a convenient, fun and easy to use digital camera.
"The affordable new DiMAGE Z10 has been designed to bring high-quality digital photography into the daily lives of novice and advanced amateur photographers," said Jon Sienkiewicz, vice president of marketing, Konica Minolta’s Camera Division. "Photographers carrying the DiMAGE Z10 with them will have a reliable digital camera to capture those everyday photographic moments exactly as they see them occur."
The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z10’s built-in 8x optical Mega Zoom lens and 4x digital zoom combine for a total 32x zoom, allowing photographers to capture everything from sporting events to panoramic scenery. The camera’s optical lens system consists of 11 elements in nine groups and includes two aspheric lens elements, for sharp, high-quality images. The DiMAGE Z10 combines a 3.2-megapixel primary-color CCD with Konica Minolta’s proprietary CxProcess™ II image processing technology for pictures that appear exactly the way they are seen.
The DiMAGE Z10’s Rapid Autofocus (AF) combines a passive AF sensor with the video AF system, giving a fast focusing time of approximately 0.3 second in both wide-angle and telephoto positions. The Rapid AF also has Predictive Focus Control that predicts where a moving subject is heading and focuses accordingly. To round out the list of quick-response features, the DiMAGE Z10 has the fastest startup in its class*1 (0.5 seconds), a minimum shutter-release time lag, and continuous shooting.
Not only is the DiMAGE Z10 a sprinter with its fast startup, it’s also a marathon champ with power efficiency that allows photographers to take up to approximately 500 frames with the four included AA alkaline batteries. This is more shots than any other digital camera with built-in flash running on AA alkaline batteries*2.
In addition, the DiMAGE Z10 has a Macro mode that allows photographers to get as close as 0.4 inches from their subject. This allows photographers to capture the smallest objects— such as flowers, insects, or jewelry—with the greatest detail.
The DiMAGE Z10 sports a new, high-tech design. Despite its large 8x optical zoom capability, it weighs just approximately 10.6 ounces. The camera’s ergonomic design provides users with a comfortable grip while its intuitive control button layout allows even amateur photographers to start enjoying digital photography in no time at all.
*1 Approximately 0.5 second, from when main switch is turned on until LCD monitor comes on. As of May 20, 2004, for digital cameras with 8x or greater zoom.
*2 Up to approximately 500 frames with the four included AA alkaline batteries. Based on Konica Minolta’s standard test method and compliant with the CIPA standard, with included AA alkaline batteries and included SD Memory Card.
As of May 20, 2004, for digital cameras with built-in flash running on AA alkaline batteries.
*3 PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).
Posted by Darren in our Minolta category on July 07, 2004