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An overall disappointment

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2 May 10th, 2006  (May 13th, 2006)

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Advantages:
6 Megapixels, great design, internal zoom mechanism

Disadvantages:
Bad noise ratio, blurry images, slow start - up, slow shutter speed

Recommendable No:

Detailed rating:

Picture Quality

Range & Quality of Features

Ease of Use

Durability

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Value for Money

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This camera was purchased mainly as a "pocket camera" with the intention of it being carried everywhere for those spur-of-the-moment snaps. Out of the box the camera is sleek and sexy. The finish, almost a pure mirror, certainly catches the eye.

With the manufacturers name of Minolta I was hoping to have another excellent camera. At this point (before my burglary!) I also had a Minolta 7Hi semi-pro digital camera. The quality of shots from the 7Hi are phenomenal for the price I paid for it, and I was hoping similar results from the X1. Sadly, I was greatly disappointed.

I took a few standard test shots with and without a flash; internal low-light, external bright light, close up macro shots, vibrant colours, high contrast, etc. Unfortunately I was so disappointed with every shot that within one hour of receiving the camera it was put back in it's box and was being sent back for a refund or alternative camera. Such a bitter disappointment from such a good name.

Every image seemed to have a very grainy look to it. There was noise in every shot, mainly in the red spectrum in my opinion. I took the same shots with the 7Hi and the results were outstanding. I also noticed with the X1 that the flash never seemed to stay constistant. I took a few shots from the same position in low-light conditions and some were flooded with light, losing out on detail, whilst the others were too dark or average. Not to mention that it takes an age for the camera to get ready to even take a picture. Push the button and wait a few seconds then your image is captured. It's nowhere near an instant camera. If you buy this hoping to capture sporting moments, fast action shots, etc, think again. You will NOT get the shots you want.

The overall design of the camera is good. The screen size is excellent for such a small camera, at 2.5 inches diameter. It has a decent weight and fits into a shirt pocket easily, which was part of the criteria I was after. The fact it has a zoom function but the lens doesn't stick out is excellent and a function I'd like to see on other cameras. However, the design doesn't make up for the fact that the photo quality is poor and way below average.

Having expected the quality that the Minolta name normally carries (did you know that NASA engineers will only use Minolta cameras on board the Space Shuttle?), this was a far cry from quality or value for money. I wouldn't expect this type of quality from an unknown cheap brand.

I don't know what went wrong, Minolta, but I'll be wary of buying your products from now on. 

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callancool 11.05.2006 02:30

Not a bad start, but more info is needed for a higher rating.. Read my camera reviews to see how to do it. The more info, the higher the ratings, the more you earn. If you update I'll gladly re-rate it higher. GBU ~~~~~~~>>((((((('')>~~~~~~~ The Coolster (TM).

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