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Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Minolta DiMAGE S304
| General | |
|---|---|
 Model Name: |
Minolta DiMAGE S304 |
| Model Number: | S304 |
| Camera Format: | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $799.00 |
| Street Price: | |
| Price Update Date: | 2007-02-07 |
| Date Available: | |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Infra-red |
| Tripod Mount: | |
| Tripod Mount Material: | |
| Operating System: | Windows, MacOS |
| Weight: | 11.3 oz (320 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | |
| Size: |
4.5 x 2.5 x 2.3 in. (114 x 65 x 59 mm) |
| Warranty in Months: | |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution: | 320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels): | 3.17 |
| CCD Size (inches): | 1/1.8 inch |
| CCD Filter Type: | RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer: | |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Quality Levels: | 4 |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 140 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Video AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No |
| Auto Focus Min Illum: | |
| Auto Focus Step: | |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Manual Focus Steps: | |
| Normal Focus Range: | 50 cm to Infinity 20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | 16 - 60 cm 6.5 - 24.5 in |
| Min Macro Area: | 102 x 77 mm 4.0 x 3.0 in |
| Min Aperture: | |
| Max Aperture: | f/3.0 |
| Aperture Range Description: | f/3.0 (wide) / 3.6 (tele) - |
| Aperture Step Size: | |
| Lens Thread: | 36 mm |
| Lens Thread Type: | Body threads w/ adapter |
| Display | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Optical VF Type: | Optical real-image zoom |
| Optical VF Accuracy: | 82% |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy: | 98% |
| LCD Size (inches): | 1.8 |
| LCD Resolution: | 122,000 dots |
| OLED Screen: | |
| Touchscreen: | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 100, 200, 400, 800 |
| ISO Rating Max: | 800 |
| Number of White Balance Settings: | 6 |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Manual |
| Manual White Balance: | Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time: | 15 |
| Shortest Shutter Time: | 1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range: | 2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size: | 0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes: | 256 segment multi and spot |
| Spot Metering: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Self Timer: | 10 |
| Flash | |
| Internal Flash: | Yes |
| No of Flash Modes: | 5 |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, Fill, Fill w/ red-eye reduction, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters): | |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters): | 3.5 |
| Flash Range Description: | 0.5 - 3.5 meters (wide) / 0.9 - 3 meters (tele) |
| No of Flash "Pops": | |
| Ext Flash: | No |
| Ext Flash Connection: | n/a |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | CompactFlash Type 1 |
| Other Memory Types: | |
| Memory Included (MB): | 16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format: | TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format: | No |
| Compressed Format: | JPEG, WAVE |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (MotionJPEG) with audio |
| 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 Image Viewer Utility, ArcSoft PhotoImpression |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing | |
| Startup Time: | 4.800 seconds |
| Shutdown Time: | 4.900 seconds |
| Play -> Record: | 1.600 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res): | 1.900 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res): | 1.900 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE: | 0.840 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE: | |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus: | 0.140 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus: | 0.120 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format: | 31.900 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res: | 1.100 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res: | 1.100 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res: | 4 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | 0.930 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res: | 60.00 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res: | 60.00 |
| Download speed, KB/second: | |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | AA |
| Usable Battery Types: | Alkaline, NiMH |
| Batteries Included: | AA Alkaline |
| Battery Charger Included: | No |
| More Information | |
| Notes & Features: | 12-bit A/D conversion. Lens has 11 elements in 9 groups, including 1 AD element and 2 double-sided aspheric elements. Shutter speeds 4-15 seconds are in bulb mode only. Has choice of wide focus area, or focus area selection modes. Flash metering is ADI (advanced distance integration) type. Flash recharges in 7 seconds. Has exposure bracketing mode (3 frames, 0.3, 0.5 or 1.0EV steps). Voice memo mode. Adjustable contrast, saturation and sharpness. PRINT Image Matching compliant. Bundled with neckstrap, lens cap, USB cable, video cable, 16MB CompactFlash card, AA alkaline batteries, and software CDs. Optional IR remote, camera case, AC adapter and high-power external battery pack available. |
| Review URL: | Review |
| Test Shots URL: | Test Shots |
| Photo Gallery URL: | |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
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