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Minolta DiMAGE Z1

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Picture perfect!

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5 May 15th, 2004 

9 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
Great pictures, ease of use for absolutely anyone .

Disadvantages:
rather awkward design, has some complex features .

Recommendable Yes:

Detailed rating:

Picture Quality

Range & Quality of Features

Ease of Use

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Value for Money

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A couple of months ago my parents purchased this camera as their last digital camera was, well, crap and out of date. I couldn't wait to play with it. The design of the camera - although it does make the camera look quite fancy and 'cool' is actually quite awkward to handle. When I began exploring the different features etc I found that it is amazingly simple to use mostr of the time although there some very complex features about it which are obviously purely meant for the more experienced of photographers. However, it can also be set on a very simple auto mode where it is just like every other camera ('point and shoot').
The first thing that struck me about it was the rapid speed that the camera uses from such things as starting up to the lead times between taking different pictures. The pictures taken also are of a very good quality whether it be in pitch black or in the middle of a bright day. There are also a variety of picture modes available by adjusting different characteristics such as the resolution or colour quality. The Minolta Z1 also has the ability to take videos which are of an average quality which was fine as it was bought as a photographic camera, not a video camera!
Overall I think that this is a great camera no matter who you are - it suits beginners to experts. Definately worth the price.  

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Rosassnaps 17.05.2004 00:59

I used to have a Dimage 7...my first digi camera. Higher rating could have been achieved with a lot more detailed info. Let me know if you update, and I will re rate.

Kingseany 15.05.2004 15:02

I've got a Minolta too, but it's an older model - still extremely good though.

MAFARRIMOND 15.05.2004 15:01

Technology is advancing so fast, it is hard to keep up. Good review. Maureen

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