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Summary: Sweet Camera!
Review: Size: great. Features: good. Image quality: good. I needed a camera that was small enough for me to take anywhere in my pocket. This one is great for that purpose. Pictures quality is more than adequate, and with a purchase of a 64MB memory card, I can take over 120 pictures at the highest resolution 1600X1200. Menu is intuitive, transferring images can be done with ease, even for the not-so-tech-savvy. The zoom is pretty good too. Battery is Li-Ion, lasts for pretty long time. LCD is bright and clear, if a bit small, but what do you expect from a camera that was the smallest 2MP camera available when it was released? Some may complain about how much control they have over the how the photo is taken (ie, light, focus, etc.) In short, great camera for take anywhere, do-almost-everything photography. Perfect for family outings and friendly gatherings. For those of you want higher resolution but the same portability, the new Dimage Xi has 3MPixels!
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Summary: Dimage X - good all around camera
Review: I got and enjoys it. Here's my assessment of the Dimage X.
First, ...
The CONS: - There seems to be lacking a manual focus to "infinity" for taking pictures out of a window (not that it happens alot, but...). Maybe there is, but I can't find it.
- I would like a little more "sharpness." (All current digital cameras suffers from a lack of sharpness, even the 3 MP cameras...it could be JPG-related because I haven't really seen any digital camera that gives sharp pics without software processing.)
- Because it's so small it's easy to move while pressing the button (if you're loaded with caffeine!) thereby further decreasing the sharpness.
- The software is "powerful" but it requires time to learn how to use it properly.
- Battery is propriety and I'm not sure how long it REALLY lasts and it does seem to use alot of power (LCD display, navigating the menu, downloading pics, playing with the 3x zoom lens). Eventually, you'll want to buy another battery/charger as backup. You should also get a memory card reader when it's offered free (with rebate) and save on the power wasted on downloading pics to PC. (Heck! get 2--keep one in the office. Your PDA could use it also.) THE PROS: - It's small and flat (fits in shirt pocket) and handy to carry around wherever. More photo-ops.
- It's sturdy and looks cool.
- It has a "superfine" TIF mode (no loss...supposedly).
- 3x optical zoom is cool.
- The automatic lens protector looks and sounds cool when it opens/closes--like a James Bond gadget.
- Battery charges in 80 minutes. VERDICT: Kind of pricey compared with the recent price drops in the 3MP cameras, but chances are you won't like carrying those cameras around. The Dimage X's a decent "general purpose" camera you would LIKE to carry around and which can also be used for serious picture taking (in TIF mode). (Many of those other cameras don't have a TIF mode--just a higher JPG mode.) It's more than just a novelty. Good enough until next spring when the NEXT GENERATION cameras (with CMOS technology) are out.
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Summary: Minolta Does It Again!
Review: My history with Minolta goes back to Nam'68, with the SRT-101,a 35mm that was spectacular in the field under all conditions. Later the incredible XE-7, Maxxum 700 and even the Freedom(P&S).This company has always been a tech leader and now has taken it even a step further.
The Dimage X is an awsome little digital package that delivers far more than I had ever anticipated. This camera is fun to use!It's fast...the results are spectacular and it fits nicely into your pocket.... Plus , the amount of photo ops I've been able to capture because of size and portability, have made using it a true value-added experience.Thanks Minolta!
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Summary: Comes with universal charger
Review: The camera comes with a 100-240V charger so charging the battery in other countries is perfectly fine. I have a unit that was bought in Hong Kong and I've tried to charge it in the States, not a problem. You do, however, need to have an 'adapter' to change the shape of the prongs of the plug in order to charge in other countries. The small size of this camera is the best part of it. Picture quality is ok but the LCD is a little bit dim sometimes. Overall, this is a great camera and I loved it. I am not a picture-taking person but I guess I will be from now on!
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Summary: Overseas use of the Dimage X
Review: Minolta says you can not recharge the Dimage X battery overseas.
This seems ridiculous for such a fine 'travel' camera. Has anyone tried recharging the battery outside the US and Canada?
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Summary: An Exceptional Camera
Review: This is my first digital camera. Its photographic performance is amazing and very comparable to a conventional camera. Its extraordinary size makes it so convenient to have it with you almost all the time - which means you miss fewer "Kodak Moments". One always wants a longer battery life, but I do wish that it had a cradle to charge it rather than having to remove the battery each time. Nevertheless, on balance, an outstanding piece of technology !!!!
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Summary: I LOVE IT!
Review: I just bought the Dimage X 2 weeks ago and I can't put it down! I love it! When I set out to buy a digital camera for my trip to Europe, I wanted something very small that printed like Walgreens minus the pesky dust. I found it. I don't even have a photo quality printer, but it looks like I do.
All my friends have seen it and they're in awe. I'm even reluctant to let people hold it because I'm afraid they might drop it, so I make them wear the wrist strap at all times. I teach a photography course, so I know a lot about SLR cameras and photography in general. I know a good print when I see one. And the Dimage X is anything but "soft" as some of the other reviewers have said.
But I'm just getting in to the digital revolution. Compared to my big, bulky SLR, the Dimage is a needle. I'm even finding it hard to go back. The little 35 second movie mode is an added bonus. Plus you can record voice clips to your pictures. It also takes either SD memory cards or MultiMedia Cards (MMC). The SD cards are also used in other devices as well, so you can alternate back and forth. I upgraded to a 128 SD card so I have enough space. The battery has a long life. The software is easy to use and the pictures transfer quickly. The menu is easy to navigate and I've found that it takes amazing, true to life pictures without even having to alter anything on the computer.
I reccommend that you buy the carrying case because you will be very protective of the little X. I've had no trouble whatsoever with this camera. It's definitely the life of the party! Get one today. You won't be disappointed!
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Summary: excellent small camera
Review: I am a very casual digital camera user. I am using the dimage x just for photos on vacation, etc. I bought it a few weeks ago, and I think it is an excellent camera. It really does fit in a shirt pocket, and I got the optional belt case for it as well. The pictures are excellent quality (at least compared to my old APS elph). 2 megapixel is fine for good 4x6 photos. Obviously, if you are a photo professional, you will be looking for a bigger camera with more features. But, if you are a regular old guy looking for a very cool and pocketable digital camera that takes great casual pictures, then this is the camera for you (it does get oohs and ahs)
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Summary: It's great, but you cannot keep the flash off!
Review: This is such a nice little camera and I really like it but there's one bug that may be the reason I return it. It depends if I can learn to live with it or not. *You cannot set the flash to be off by default.* Once you turn the camera off, it defaults back to 'auto flash' mode. Personally I only ever use the flash every once in a while and this is so annoying. I Prefer somewhat dark photos over those harsh flash lit ones every time. So the "ultra fast start up" that Minolta touts becomes moot if you have to click 3 or more times just to get the flash not to go off. Also, the menu interface, like all digital cameras for some reason, is badly designed, requiring two hands to operate. Often it is not clear what you have selected because, for example, if you have only two choices and your selection only changes colour it is unclear which colour represents 'selected' Does the grey mean it's selected or does the pink? Having said that, it's very very small and takes good photos.
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Summary: USB problems - warning and solution
Review: One other comment - the USB drivers failed to load with my Windows 2000 Professional system. Other reviewers complained about the same problem with Windows 98. But then I ran the hardware wizard and told it to use the generic Microsoft Mass Storage Device driver instead of the one Minolta supplied on a CD - and it worked perfectly.
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