Features:
- 2.0 megapixel sensor creates 1,600 x 1,200 images for prints at sizes up to 8 x 10 inches
- 3x optical plus 2x digital zoom lens (for 6x total) with autofocus
- Compatible with MMC and Secure Digital cards
- Connects to PCs via USB port
- Uses 2 AA batteries (included)
Description:
Considering how excellent Konica's KD-310Z and KD-400Z are, the KD-210Z is slightly disappointing considering its price. A control stick on the back of the camera makes it easy to navigate menus presented on the LCD, although there aren't many manual control options. This is designed to be a point-and-shoot device, and that's where it works best. While you can set some basic options like the white balance and exposure, don't expect to get decent night-time skyline shots or incredibly detailed close-ups of flowers. The camera weighs only six ounces and is incredibly easy to control and configure. It's decent for taking snapshots, but the pictures we took lacked the clarity, detail, and color reproduction of the best 2-megapixel cameras in this price range. While the automatic mode worked fine for both indoor and outdoor shots by selecting flash modes appropriately, we had a tough time getting good close-up macro shots as the flash is automatically turned off when the macro focus mode is selected. If you're looking for a camera to take close-up shots (say, for instance, of auction items), there are much better choices. If you rely solely on the LCD to frame and review shots, the camera can really suck the juice out of its two AA batteries, so consider investing in another set of rechargeable batteries. There is no lens cover, so a carrying case is a must. The camera comes with an 8 MB Secure Digital card that is fine for snapping shots at 640 x 480 pixels, but runs out of room fast when captures are made at the camera's native resolution of 1,600 x 1,200. --T. Byrl Baker Pros: - Can capture short movies, but with no audio
- Lightweight and fairly compact
Cons: - Images lack detail, even for a 2-megapixel camera
- No lens cover
- Macro zoom feature takes poor close-ups
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