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  • Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 - Expert Reviews

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    Storage media: MultiMedia Card, Optical zoom: 12x, Sensor resolution: 5.2 Megapixels, Viewfinder type: Electronic viewfinder, Weight: 340g, Digital zoom: 4x ...

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    • September 2005 en

      KONICA MINOLTA DiMAGE Z5

      Review summary: is a 5 megapixel, 12x zoom camera with a 35mm equivalent range of 35-420mm. The lens is fast -- f2.8 at the wide end, dropping to f4.5 at maximum extension. The camera has the Konica Minolta Anti-shake system making it possible to hand hold even when ...

      Pros: The image stabilisation works well. The supplied software bundle is outstanding.

      Cons: The Z5 is in most respects an excellent camera, but it has an Achilles heel. When the shutter release is half-depressed to set focus and exposure the image in the viewfinder freezes. This is disconcerting. Other camera makers have fixed this issue in ...

      Verdict: The Konica Minolta Z5 is up against some stiff competition from Sony, Canon and Panasonic. The 12x zoom category of camera is the most fiercely contested and choosing is not easy. Konica Minolta have just released the Z6, a similar camera to the Z5 ...

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    • August 2005 en

      Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5

      By Terry Sullivan

      Pros: Good image stabilization. Unique, balanced design.

      Cons: Image quality suffers in low-light shots. Somewhat slow recycle time.

      Verdict: The Konica Minolta DiMage Z5 is a good buy with some excellent features, such as 12X optical zoom, effective image stabilization, and the ability to zoom during video shooting.

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    • August 2005 en

      Konica Minolta Dimage Z5

      By David D. Busch

      Review summary: Effective image stabilisation and a big zoom, but mediocre image quality mars this compact

      Pros: Effective Anti-Shake image stabilisation ; 12x zoom lens ; manual exposure controls ; versatile burst mode ; excellent macro capabilities

      Cons: Some problems with photo quality ; coarse EVF

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    • July 2005 en

      Konica Minolta Dimage Z5 Review - Digital Cameras

      By David D. Busch

      Review summary: Telephoto fans on a shoestring budget should take a look at this 12x zoom, 5-megapixel shooter.

      Pros: Effective Anti-Shake image stabilisation, 12X zoom lens, Manual exposure controls, Versatile burst mode, Excellent macro capabilities

      Cons: Some problems with photo quality, Coarse EVF

      Verdict: Effective image stabilisation and a big zoom in a small package are appealing -- as long as you're not fussy about image quality.

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