Digital Cameras > Konica Minolta Digital Cameras > 3 to 5 x

Advantages: Small, Well Priced, Good Quality
Disadvantages: None

I've had a digital camera for quite a while now - a Fuji S300 (which I reviewed a little while ago) but my partner has wanted one for a while, one that is relatively small, light and easy to use. Last July I decided to take the plunge and get one for her birthday. After scouring the web and comparing endless specifications I decided to opt for the (Konika) Minolta Dimage E500 as it seemed to satisfy all of the criteria. It is a solidly built compact ...
...grams. For such a small camera it packs is quite feature packed - 5 million mega pixels and 3x optical zoom lens with 4x digital zoom on top of this. The camera was easy to set up, just pop in the 2 AA batteries supplied and the setup was complete (the camera has 12MB in built memory so no need to insert a memory card to at least try the camera). The camera is turned on by pressing a rather small and discrete button located on the top of the camera, ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to use,Fantastic Photographs,Video Capabilty
Disadvantages: None

...repaired.After some enquiries,i found that Minolta has a repair Service Centre in Milton Keynes.You can send the camera to them at your expense but as the situation was urgent i took the 45 minute drive to the Service Centre.The Staff were very friendly,but told me there was a 2 week wait for the repair.I explained my situation and they were happy to twist the rules for me,and i was able to pick up the Phone on our way up to Scotland for our Holiday.Included ...
...which had taken the brunt of the fall was also replaced and the Camera was given a 'Service'.It was like i received a new Camera. I fully Recommend this Camera,ideal for Mid Price Users,it has all the Features that i need,is compact and light and most Importantly the Quality of Photographs is A1. I recently used the AOL Picture Service which will turn your Digital Pictures into Photographs to hold,rather than look at on the PC.I was able to choose ... Read review

Advantages: Clear Qualinty Images with good sound and video recording. Very sturdy construction.
Disadvantages: Rather heavy compared to later models, so Rechargeable batteries are a must for this thirsty camera.

It’s one of these cameras that are as complicated as you make them. You have to option of auto; point and shoot images. No messing about point the cameras at your subject and you’ve got yourself a nice holiday snap. But it you want to fiddle which the settings, the timing the light transparency focus exposure degree dishwasher thingy…. Then you can do that too. It’s probably as heavy as you expect a camera which as 4AA batteries inside to be. ...
...ones dry within hours. But rechargeable ones seem to last or weeks…. I can’t explain it but there we are. I’ve had this camera for about 2½ years now it’s never let me down. I think once upon a time it cost £400! It’s been a firm favourite ever since it’s release and consistently performs well against cameras of a much higher price. ... Read review

Advantages: strong casing for safety and good picture quality
Disadvantages: delay in taking multiple pictures

A great camera that can withstand a variety of knocks and bangs. I've had this camera for 5 years now and never had a problem. It takes good clear pictures which are easily viewed on the camera or transfered to the computer. Probably the most annoying thing is the delay between taking several photo's. If you want to capture a second photo you have to wait several seconds which is often too long. Also the time between pressing the button and the ...
...have to time it well! Saying that once I'd got the hang of it it was fine. After 5 years the battery is beginning to lose its charger quicker so we are going to buy a new battery, but I feel that's a good life for a battery. ... Read review

Advantages: Daylight photos and battery
Disadvantages: Night photos

This machine will be your best friend. Especially if you don't have a mobile that take photos. You can carry with you easy cause to the small size. Perfect image colours for the daylight photos but not the same for the night especially if you try to take photo people further than 2 meters due to the week flash. The battery last longer than other cameras cause the optical zoom is internal (Minolta pattern) and the LCD screen at the back is small(less ...
...that last with less money is a good selection. Definitely there are better cameras with better night photos. But is difficult to find any camera to take photos at night. Tip for nights photos don't use the flash. Press the button for photo and wait . Try this to take photo a town from above at night. It needs 30 second to take a photo like that but the result is perfect. Have fun. ... Read review