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Konica Minolta introduces the follow-on the DiMAGE Z5, the new 6 megapixel DiMAGE Z6. The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 incorporates its 12x optical Mega Zoom lens and large 2.0-inch LCD monitor...
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Konica Minolta introduces the follow-on the DiMAGE Z5, the new 6 megapixel DiMAGE Z6. The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 incorporates its 12x optical Mega Zoom lens and large 2.0-inch LCD monitor into a compact and easy to hold camera design. In addition, Konica Minolta's proprietary CCD-shift Anti-Shake system allows photographers to shoot with shutter speeds four to eight times longer (2-3 stops) than when shooting without an Anti-Shake system. Less
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Premium picture quality and superb performance come easy with this comfortable to handle digital SLR. At a time when we want complex things to become simple, the EVOLT E-500 succeeds in...
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Premium picture quality and superb performance come easy with this comfortable to handle digital SLR. At a time when we want complex things to become simple, the EVOLT E-500 succeeds in doing so with a sleek, lightweight design for impressive portability and advanced controls and options that can be accessed with minimal effort. Bursting with speed and producing spotless pictures with exceptional color and detail, the EVOLT E-500 is tailor-made for anyone to use while capturing the imagination in the process. Less
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| Key Features |
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Digital Zoom
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4x
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Camera Type
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Standard Point and Shoot
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SLR/Professional
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Weight
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0.75 lb.
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0.96 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2 in.
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2.5 in.
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Resolution
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6.4 Megapixel
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8.9 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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12x
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Features
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Red-eye Correction
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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6.4 Megapixel
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8.9 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CCD
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Image Resolutions
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640 x 480
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2816 x 2112
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2272 x 1704
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1600 x 1200
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640 x 480
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3264 x 2448
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3200 x 2400
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2560 x 1920
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1600 x 1200
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1024 x 768
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Video Resolutions
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320 x 240
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Video Format
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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Max Movie Length
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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Video Speed
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30 fps
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Interchangeable Lens
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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12x
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Focus Type
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Focal Length
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5.83 - 69.9 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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0.4 in. (w)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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35 - 420 mm
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Focus Range
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24 in. (w) / 62.4 in. (t)
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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f2.8/f4.5 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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4 - 1/1000 sec
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60 - 1/4000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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1.8 Frames
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2.5 Frames
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White Balance
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Auto
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Flash (Preset)
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Auto
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Manual
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Shade (Preset)
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| Flash |
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Flash Functions
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Auto Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Auto Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Type
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Built-In & External
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Built-In & External
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ISO Speeds
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Auto
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50
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100
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200
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320
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Auto
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100
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200
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400
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800
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1600
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| Storage |
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File Size (High Res.)
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4 MB (32 images on 128MB card)
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24.5 MB (5 images on 128MB card)
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Memory Type
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Multimedia Card
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SD Card
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CompactFlash Card Type I
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CompactFlash Card Type II
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IBM Microdrive
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xD Picture Card
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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JPEG
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TIFF
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Raw Image
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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.16 MB (about 800 images on 128MB card)
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0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Uncompressed
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| Included Features |
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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12 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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Built-in Speaker
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Without Built-in Speaker
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Digital
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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LCD Screen Resolution
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114,000 pixels
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215,250 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB 2.0
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USB 2.0
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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4 x AA Batteries
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Proprietary Lithium
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Battery Life
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240 Images
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| System Requirements |
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Operating System
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Apple Mac OS 9
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.75 lb.
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0.96 lb.
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Depth
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3.3 in.
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3.7 in.
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Height
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3.1 in.
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2.6 in.
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Width
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4.3 in.
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5 in.
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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1 Year
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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0043325997860
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050332156555
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Product ID
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26943272
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27740487
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Included Accessories
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4 x AA Batteries
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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Neck Strap
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16 MB Memory Card
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Lens Cap
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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Lithium Battery
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Battery Charger
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Strap
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Release Date
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October, 2005
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Family Line
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Konica Minolta DiMAGE
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Olympus EVOLT
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MPN
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DIMAGEZ6
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E-500
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 Digital Camera
$419.95
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Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera
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$649.95
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Product Review Summary
75% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Price, 12x stabilized zoom, good optics, resolution, features and image quality
Cons
Limited color modes, chromatic aberration at telephoto, slow low-light focusing
Recommended it?
Yes
I have pre-ordered the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 even before it was available and was able to get it shortly after it started being shipped. Having used the similar Canon S2 IS, Panasonic DMC-FZ5 and Sony DSC-H1 cameras, I wanted to see how the Z6 stacks up. It is similar to the aforementioned...
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Pros
Incredibly sharp images at all zoom ranges. Feels good, easy to operate the basics.
Cons
Manual Pull-Up Flash, Digital Zoom, Over Pixeled. No Lens Cover, No lens adapter. Price.
Recommended it?
No
(Revised 1/20/06 to correct actual price paid.)
(Revised 2/7/06 to emphasize best feature.)
(Revised 3/9/06 to mention lens adapter)
(Revised 4/30/06 to report that the company sold off all of their Digital Technology relevant to this product to Sony Corp. "They were too far...
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Price, performance, easy to use, features, picture quality, low noise, resolution
Cons
Manual focus not mechanically-linked, slight corner softness of the 14-45mm lens
Recommended it?
Yes
After using the Canon Digital Rebel XT with an 18-55 mm lens, I decided to try the latest affordable digital SLR from Olympus - Olympus EVOLT E-500 with 14-45 mm f/3.5-5.6 Olympus Zuiko lens. I bought the camera with the lens for $688.
Pictures
The pictures of the Olympus EVOLT...
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Pros
Dual memory slots, image quality, price.
Cons
Relatively slow lenses, manual focusing not as easy as it could be.
Recommended it?
Yes
Why This Camera
Simple. Value for money. With the dual lens kit, this is an incredible amount of camera for the money.
I had wanted a DSLR for a long time, well long is relative term in consumer electronics, so let us just say that I've wanted one since they've been viable. When they...
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