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Minolta Dimage X


General

Model Name:

Minolta Dimage X 
Model Number: Dimage X 
Camera Format: Ultra Compact 
Currently Manufactured: No 
Retail Price: $399.00
Street Price:  
Price Update Date: 2007-02-07
Date Available: 2002-02-28
Remote Control: No 
Remote Control Type: n/a 
Tripod Mount: Yes 
Tripod Mount Material: Plastic 
Operating System: Windows, MacOS 
Weight: 4.8 oz (135 g)
Weight With Batteries?  
Size: 3.3 x 2.8 x 0.8 in.
(85 x 72 x 20 mm)
Warranty in Months:  
Waterproof: No
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480
Movie Resolution: 320x240
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels): 1.96
CCD Size (inches): 1/2.7 inch 
CCD Filter Type: RGBG 
CCD Manufacturer:  
Focal Length Multiplier:  
Movie Audio: Yes 
Quality Levels: 4
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 37 - 111 mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x
Digital Zoom: Yes 
Digital Zoom Values: 1.25, 1.5, 1.75, 2x 
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Type: Video AF 
Auto Focus Assist Light? No 
Auto Focus Min Illum:  
Auto Focus Step:  
Manual Focus: No 
Manual Focus Steps: n/a
Normal Focus Range: 25 cm to Infinity
10.2 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:  
Min Macro Area: 83 x 62 mm
3.3 x 2.4 in
Min Aperture:  
Max Aperture: f/2.8
Aperture Range Description: f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.6 (tele) - ??? 
Aperture Step Size:  
Lens Thread:  
Lens Thread Type: None 
Display
Optical Viewfinder: Yes 
Optical VF Type: Optical real-image zoom 
Optical VF Accuracy:  
LCD Viewfinder: Yes 
LCD VF Accuracy:  
LCD Size (inches): 1.5
LCD Resolution: 110,000 dots
OLED Screen:  
Touchscreen:  
Max Playback Zoom:  
Exposure
ISO Settings: 100, 200
ISO Rating Max: 200
Number of White Balance Settings: 5
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent 
Manual White Balance: No 
Longest Shutter Time:
Shortest Shutter Time: 1/1000 
Exp Adj Range: 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size: 0.33 EV
Metering Modes: 256 segment multi 
Spot Metering: No 
Aperture Priority: No 
Shutter Priority: No 
Full Manual Exposure: No 
Self Timer: 10
Flash
Internal Flash: Yes 
No of Flash Modes: 5
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, On, Off, Night Portrait 
Flash Guide Number (Meters):  
Flash Range Default ISO (meters): 2.9
Flash Range Description: Wide: 0.8 � 9.5 feet (0.25 - 2.9m); Tele: 0.8 � 7.5 feet (0.25 - 2.3m) @ ISO200 
No of Flash "Pops":  
Ext Flash: No 
Ext Flash Connection: n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD/MMC 
Other Memory Types:  
Memory Included (MB): 8.0
Uncompressed Format: TIFF 
CCD Raw Format: No 
Compressed Format: JPEG, Mono WAVE 
Movie File Format: MotionJPEG (MOV) 
Connectivity
Video Out: Yes 
Video Mode Switchable: Yes 
Video Usable as Viewfinder:  
External Connections: Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection: DC In 
Included Software: DiMAGE Software CD-ROM 
OS Compatibility: Win 98, 98SE, 2000 Pro, ME, XP or MacOS 8.6 - 10.1 
Performance Timing
Startup Time: 2.720 seconds
Shutdown Time: 2.000 seconds
Play -> Record: 1.960 seconds
Record -> Play (max res): 2.200 seconds
Record -> Play (min res):  
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE: 1.090 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:  
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:  
Shutter Lag, Prefocus: 0.110 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:  
Cycle Time Max Res: 2.000 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res: 1.900 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:  
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): 0.450
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): 15.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res: 35.00
Movie Sec @ Min Res: 35.00
Download speed, KB/second:  
Power
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary NP-200 
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable 
Batteries Included: NP-200 Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included: Yes 
More Information
Notes & Features: Complies with PRINT Image Matching, Epson's color management technology. Billed as the smallest, thinnest and lightest digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and built-in flash (as of January 2002). Lens is mounted vertically in the camera chassis using a prism to direct light into lens path; allows for extremely thin (20mm) depth whilst using a 3x optical zoom lens. Lens has 9 elements in 8 groups, including 3 aspheric elements. Camera body has stainless steel and aluminum finish. Has audio recording (90 seconds per clip), audio caption (15 second per image), voice memo (15 seconds per clip) features. Claimed battery life of 120 minutes playback or 120 frames record mode with LCD on, 50% flash usage, no instant playback or voice memos. Bundled with HS-DG100 Hand Strap, AVC-200 Video Cable, USB-500 USB cable, 8MB Secure Digital memory card, NP-200 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery, BC-200 Lithium Ion battery charger, DiMAGE Software CD-ROM. Optional accessories include AC-4 AC adapter. 
Review URL: Review
Test Shots URL: Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL: Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL: Forum
Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website


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