Product Description
6.0 Effective Megapixels for
High-Resolution Images
Approximately 6.0 effective megapixels, 1/2.5-type CCD produces plenty of detail
for creating photo-quality enlargements as big as 238 x 179 mm at 300-dpi print
resolution. In addition, the CCD's primary color filter provides high color
fidelity.
CCD-shift Anti-Shake System
The new DiMAGE Z6 uses Konica Minoltas proprietary CCD-shift Anti-Shake system,
convenient for telephoto shots and dimly lit situations. This Anti-Shake system
compensates to minimize the effect of camera shake, allowing users to shoot with
shutter speeds four to eight times longer (2-3 stops) than on cameras without
this technology. The DiMAGE Z6 can correct camera-shake without increasing the
shutter speed, or raising the ISO sensitivity, which can increase noise. The CCD-shift
method doesnt require extra correction lenses like optical image stabilization
systems, so the DiMAGE Z6s body remains compact and light. The DiMAGE Z6s
Anti-Shake system is effective in correcting both the fine movement caused by
pressing the shutter-release button and the larger and slower movement from the
users body.
Konica Minolta GT APO Lens
The DiMAGE Z6 employs a high-performance lens system that supports a CCD with
6.0 effective megapixels. The lens system consists of 13 elements in 10 groups
and includes two AD (anomalous dispersion) glass and two aspheric elements, a
construction that adds up to sharp, high-quality images. Multi-coating on lens
surfaces ensures minimal flaring and ghosting throughout its zoom range. And, a
five-blade aperture beautifully reproduces near-circular images of out of focus
specular highlights.
Incredible 48x Total Zoom Range
Combining the built-in 12x optical zoom lens with the 4x digital zoom gives
photographers a total zoom range of 48x, ideal for taking shots over long
distances at sporting events or when capturing distant landscapes. This
incredible optical zoom lens delivers a focal range equivalent to a 35mm
420mm lens on a 35mm camera lens. With the digital zoom, the total zoom range is
equivalent to 35mm - 1,680mm on a 35mm camera.
Rapid AF with Predictive Focus Control
The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 focuses in approximately 0.2 second at the
wide-angle zoom position and approximately 0.3 second at the telephoto zoom
position. In Continuous AF focus mode, Predictive Focus Control allows
photographers to accurately capture moving subjectslike a child running towards
them at full speed.
The DiMAGE Z6 also offers AF accuracy through 5-point Area AF, which arrays five
focus areas horizontally and thus reduces the chance of focusing on the
background mistakenly.
Superior Battery Performance
Picture-taking fun lasts even longer when using four rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries (2500mAh) that can power the camera for up to approximately 420 shots.
In addition, the DiMAGE Z6 is fully compatible with widely available alkaline
batteries, which provides a shooting capacity of approximately 240 shots per
battery set.
Progressive Capture
With the DiMAGE Z6 in Progressive Capture drive mode, the last several images in
a sequenceas many as 10 images at 1.8 frames per second regardless of image size
or quality are saved when users stop pressing the shutter-release button. So
when shooting fast-moving subjects, Progressive Capture mode ensures that the
images are recorded when the photographer wants them.
Get as Close as 0.4 inches with Super Macro
The DiMAGE Z6 allows photographers to shoot amazing close-ups in either Macro or
Super Macro modes. Whichever mode a photographer chooses, Konica Minoltas
superior image quality will make close-up shots look stunning and sharp. In
Super Macro mode, users can bring the lens as close as 0.4 inches from a
subject.
Large, Easy-to-View 2.0-inch LCD Monitor
The DiMAGE Z6s 2.0-inch LCD monitor makes it easier to take and view pictures,
easier to play back stills and movie clips, and easier to navigate menus.
Superbly Detailed Images with CxProcess III
The DiMAGE Z6 incorporates Konica Minoltas proprietary CxProcess III
image-processing technology that allows photographers to capture the subtlest
details of texture, resulting in photos that look as natural as the subject
itself.
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction provides exceptional night images by automatically controlling
the graininess caused by long exposures.
Exposure Control and Metering Modes
The new DiMAGE Z6 offers incredible control over exposure. There are four modes:
Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual. The DiMAGE Z6 has
three metering modes: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, and Spot. Multi-segment
metering uses 256 segments to determine exposure.
Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection
Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection automatically chooses the best
recording mode for a photographers images. Users can also manually select from
Portrait, Sports action, Landscape, Sunset and Night portrait modes.
Movie Capturing
The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 captures QVGA-size movies (320x240 pixels) at 30
frames per second resulting in smooth video with sound. The cameras Anti-Shake
system also works to provide shake-free telephoto movies. The cameras movie
function lets users record movie clips onto the cameras SD Memory Card. The
length of a movie clip is only limited by the space on the memory card. A Night
Movie mode allows the DiMAGE Z6 to record video in low-light conditions. The
cameras frame-capture function allows photographers to grab a still from a movie
clip, while the Movie Editing function lets users cut unwanted parts from a
clip. And, even while recording movie clips, photographers can take full
advantage of the DiMAGE Z6s optical zoom lens.
Custom Key Function
For added flexibility and convenience, different functions can be assigned to
the cameras flash-mode button. This means that instead of going through the
camera menus, users can use the flash-mode button to change settings like the
drive mode, white balance, focus mode, color mode, or camera sensitivity.
PictBridge Compliant
Get fast, beautiful prints directly from the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 by
connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. Users can check which
images they want to print on the DiMAGE Z6s LCD monitor and then print out their
favorites instantly without the use of a computer.
Optional Wide Converter Wide-angle Converter
The optional ZCW-300 Wide-angle Converter Kit allows photographers to fit more
of the scene into each shot. The converter reduces the focal length of the
cameras zoom lens at the wide-angle position by 0.75x to give it an equivalent
of a 26mm lens on a 35mm camera. That is ideal for capturing architecture and
interiors as well as panoramic landscape shots. A 52mm diameter filter can be
attached to the adapter ring supplied in the kit.
Compatible with Optional Flashes
The DiMAGE Z6 features a powerful built-in flash unit, but if even more flash
power is required, the Konica Minolta Program/Maxxum Flash 3600HS(D), 5600HS(D),
and 2500(D) are all compatible with the new DiMAGE Z6.
Useful Software
The Digital Camera Software CD-ROM in the kit includes the following software;
- Kodak EasyShare software: Manage images with a convenient
user interface that even beginners can navigate with little or no experience.
- DiMAGE Master Lite software: Powerful but simple
image-processing tools help users create stunning images. The softwares
color-matching feature ensures that the image a photographer sees is
reproduced accurately by their computer monitor and printer.
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