Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z1 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The DiMAGE Z1 ($399) marks newly-merged Konica Minolta's entry into the growing ultra zoom camera market. Where Olympus used to be the only game in town, now the majority of the camera manufacturers in this space. That means a cameras has to be pretty ...

Pros: 10X optical zoom lens ; Full manual controls ; Hot shoe ; Supports wide-angle conversion lens ; VGA movie mode, 30 frames/second ; One of the best LCDs I've seen ; Passive AF system (though I had trouble focusing in low light) ; Good redeye test ...

Cons: Too much purple fringing / chromatic aberrations ; Colors seem dull at default saturation ; Mediocre low light focusing (night shots did not come out, difficulties around the office) ; Sound in movie mode appears to be out of sync with video (640 x ...

Verdict: lithium-ion batteries, which should provide you with hours of battery power (sorry, I don't have exact numbers)

Review summary: The 3.2-megapixel Dimage Z1 marks Konica Minolta's foray into a new range of digital cameras for photography enthusiasts.

Review summary: Superb focal range, with powerful built-in flash and user-friendly shooting modes, this is one camera that's perfect for family outings and overseas travels.

Pros: Interesting user-friendly design ; good overall performance

Cons: Plasticky feel of casing

Review summary: Based on my testing, I can confidently say that the Minolta DiMAGE Z1 is one of the best bargains on the market for a long-zoom digicam. I was quite impressed though, with the way the Z1 combined a novice-friendly design with a surprising array of ...

Verdict: The front of the Z1 is dominated by the large lens and handgrip. When powered on, the lens extends just under an inch from the camera front. A plastic lens cap clamps onto the lens for protection, and tethers to the camera body with a small strap. A ...

Review summary: The stylish new 3.2-megapixel DiMAGE Z1 is the first in a series of easy-to-use powerful Single Lens-Reflex (SLR)-type digital cameras. It features Minolta's new 10x optical Mega-zoom lens, advanced technology and the world's fastest autofocusing ...

Verdict: With a street price of under $400 at the time of this review (October 2003) and a great deal of versatility, the Minolta DiMAGE Z1 offers a good value. Usable by every member of your family, it will produce high-quality images of everything from ...