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Minolta Dimage 5 3MP Digital Camera w/ 7x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: Konica-Minolta
Category: Photography
List Price: $899.99
Buy Used: $124.00
You Save: $775.99 (86%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  21 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Batteries Included: Yes
System Memory: 16
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 7
Digital Zoom: 2
Connectivity: Serial interface
Display Size: 1.8
Battery: 4 AA Alkaline/Rechargable NiMH
Continuous Shooting Speed: 1.4
Includes MP3 Player: 0
ISO Equivalent: 800
Macro Focus Range: 5.3 - 20.4 in
Maximum Aperture: 2.8
Maximum Focal Length: 250
Minimum Focal Length: 35
Maximum Resolution: 3.2
Maximum Shutter Speed: .005
Minimum Shutter Speed: 30
Maximum Vertical Resolution: 1536
Mini Movie: 320 x 240 AVI, no sound, 60 seconds max.
Number Of Rapid Fire Shots: 4
Removable Memory: CompactFlash Type I or II
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Has Tripod Mount: Yes
Size: SLR Size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5 x 2 x 3
DPOF
Macro
Mini-Movie
Remote Control
Warranty: 1 Year Limited
MPN: Dimage-5
Model: Dimage-5
UPC: 043325992483
EAN: 0043325992483
Release Date: September 1, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: LIKE NEW cond and perfect operating cond. Takes AA batteries, hand/shoulder strap, , manual and software.can be downloaded free on internet...not in original box. A Beauty!!
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| Features:
| • | 3-megapixel sensor captures 2,048 x 1,536 images for prints at sizes up to 11 x 14 inches | | • | 7x optical plus 2x digital (14x total) autofocus zoom lens | | • | Included 8 MB CompactFlash card stores 8 images at default resolution | | • | Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port | | • | Uses 4 AA batteries (alkalines included) |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
 Definitely worth considering. November 29, 2001
49 out of 52 found this review helpful
This itineration of the Dimage series brings excellent quality and useful features to the buyer in the 'upper middle' segment of the digicam market. The Dimage 5 is almost identical to the Dimage 7, though it sells for roughly 1/2 the price, with the only difference being the 3.3 megapixel resolution of the Dimage 5 vs the 5 megapixel resolution of the Dimage 7. If you are not planning on shooting pictures ultimately intended to be blown up to poster size, 5 megapixels is not going to be worth the money.
This camera is well made, well balanced (though slightly large for my preferences) and features an excellent electronic viewfinder, great optics and a very powerful and accurate 7x optical zoom (bumped by a 2x digital zoom if needed). Its controls offer a lot of options for creativity, while the fully auto setting makes life simple for those who like it so. It does require the purchase of a much larger (128) memory card and a second set of batteries, but otherwise is ready to go as is. The main competitor, in my opinion, would be the Olympus 2100, which has a more powerful zoom (10x) and the highly desireable image stabilization.
Almost Perfect January 1, 2002
28 out of 28 found this review helpful
I recently purchased the Dimage 5 after doing quite a bit of research on digital cameras in it's class. I bought my first digital camera 4 years ago (olympus 320d) and since then have been waiting for that moment when someone would produce an affordable, high quality digital camera that would give me the flexibility and control that my old Canon Ftb slr did. I have to say I am pleased with the results. The color rendering is accurate without being over saturated. The level of manual control offered and it's accompanying results are very good. The performance of the EVF is quite good even in low light situations. Placement of the controls are convienent once you get used to them. The ability to have 35mmSLR-like control of shutter speed, ISO, manual focus, and a manual zoom ring(not a fan of motorized zoom) is wonderful. Did I mention the lens accepts 49mm filters? I have not experienced what I would consider to be unusual power consumption as some have experienced. I am using 1600 mAh NiMH batteries purchased from the local Radio store. Of course I do take advantage of the power saving features such as setting the EVF to only come on when my eye is at the viewfinder and I rarely frame with the lcd panel. I use it mainly to briefly view a shot after I have taken it. Shooting maximum size shots at the fine setting I had no trouble getting 75 frames over the course of a 2 hour hike along the local river on one set of batteries. Whats missing? Image stabilization and built in noise control for high speed ISO settings and low light shots. Other than that I am completely satisfied with my purchase.
dimage 5 and power consumption December 16, 2001
24 out of 26 found this review helpful
ok, all people with power consumption problems need to realize the following,
1)alkaline batteries do not provide the same power curve as rechargeables do, why would you even sonsider using them, any good digital will use batteries at an astounding rate accept the olympus' which come with thier own specific lithium batteries, but expensive to replace.
2) rechargeable batteries when brand new need to be charged first or they will not operate at their fullest capacity, the manufacturer does not make them chargedalso, this camera is awesome, i work in a camera store and the dimage 5 is always fun to play with, and has made some astounding pictures. the camera uses batteries at only a slightly higher rate than other brands, but is still respectable.
The truth on the Dimage 5 February 13, 2002
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
There was a review posted earlier with some serious errors. This review is to help you make an informed decision about this camera.Yes, this camera is a battery hog. Most digital cameras are. So much that the set of four alkaline AA batteries that came with the camera were good for about 8 pictures. Yes, eight. However, a set of NiMH (nickel metal hydride) rechargeable batteries and a charger was included with my camera. The charger is an overnight charger, so you may wish to consider the purchase of a fast charger and another set or two of NiMH batteries. The camera has several levels of compression when it stores the pictures. The superfine, fine, normal, and economy are in standard JPEG format that DO NOT need to be converted to any other format for use. The sRGB format does, however. This stores images in a 36 bits per pixel format. This is a professional-quality format that requires 9MB per image! If you are going to use this format, get a larger CompactFlash card (or IBM microdrive). The download speed via USB is relatively slow compared to other digital cameras, including my older Toshiba PDR-M70. If you have a large CF card, you may wish to purchase a separate USB CF reader for faster transfer speed. Well, there are the negatives. Unless you dislike a camera with a fast shutter-release speed, incredible levels of manual control (including program shift and manual white balancing capabilities), an incredibly sharp zoom lens, and future-proofing via firmware downloads from the Internet! I've had 5 digital camera previous to this one. While the Minolta has some negatives, it is seriously superior to any digital camera I've owned before. Definitely worth a look!
Best Camera for its price... Power consumption remedies January 3, 2002
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I have had this camera for about 2 months now and love every bit of it. It takes amazing photos, the optical zoom lens is spectacular and the camera has all the manual options so that I can have complet control of the photos. The manual settings are NOT on a menu driven system so it is quicker to make changes (and uses less batteries by not having the screen on all the time).POWER SAVING TECHNIQUES:
I bought PowerEx Rechargables and I get about 600 pictures per set... More than enough... A couple tips for longer battery life. Do not use the Large screen unless completly nessesary. Use the EVF on auto on. The View finder will turn on when you place your eye up to it. Also, do not use the continues focus option... It will kill the batteries in no time. The best camera I've ever owned... Long exposure night shots... simply amazing.
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