Last updated: 20.02.2010
5 or 4 megapixel is not noticeable difference in almost any circumstances, but comparing to Z2 it slightly compensate shorter optical zoom. Greater CCD leads to increased sensitivity with less noise amount and allows more narrow depth of field.
A1 has the same lens as all high-end Minolta camera line (DiMAGE 5/7/A). And it seems it is the best Minolta can provide. Shorter minimal focal (28mm in 35mm equivalent) allows you to take wider picture from the same distance compared to Z2 with 38mm. But Z2 has twice more longer telephoto focal length - 380mm, although it tends to greater visual distortions and without anti-shake system it difficult to make shots at maximal position (you'll want Z3 for this).
Wide-angle macro mode is useless and gives big distortion.
Better switch off grip-sensor. I had problems with EVA auto switch on when grip-sensor is on.
Larger sensor (60%) allows shorter DOF (deep of field) values. So with A1 you can try to make portraits (but maximal focal length is recommended to better diffuse background). And in the same time it is now harder to take macro shots, "big" objects tend to be out of focus with small aperture values and comparing to Z2 you should place it more far from the first lens (that it is more convenient, especially when you shot small animals, they do not like to be on 1cm distance from your camera).
USB interface and internal CompactFlash controller performance is not great (Direct speed is the transfer rate measured while copying 7.5M RAW file thru USB camera connection, firmware v.1.02u):
| Flash model | Read time | Write time | Direct write speed | Direct read speed |
| Kingston 512MB | 14 sec | 16 sec | 450 KB/sec | 512 KB/sec |
| Kingston 1GB Elite Pro 50x | 14 sec | 16 sec | 450 KB/sec | 512 KB/sec |
Continuous advance after 5 taken shots returns control to the camera in 10 seconds after shutter release and completely flashes buffer (you cannot take more shots until buffer is empty) in additional 55 seconds on any card. So, internal write transfer rate is about 570 KB/sec. Those flash cards have 6MB/sec transfer rate thru USB2.0 card reader.
Autofocus fast and accurate but only when object is good illuminated, in dark room (and 99% of living rooms are dark) it takes some seconds and in the end you got red dot meaning "can't do it". What is interesting when you focus by the single center dot in the difficult conditions, camera can say that it focused successfully and later you will find that it has focused on the dot in the corner of the shot!
Due to the big (not as big as professional but bigger then usual) lens it is very difficult to take clear shots through the grid (e.g. small cage). There favorites is something like DiMAGE Xt with its very small nonextending lens.
Konica-Minolta have released (November`2005) new firmware (1.13) that supposed to improve CompactFlash interface performance. On my flash cards after firmware upgrade, continuous advance after 5 taken shots returns control to the camera in 10 seconds after shutter release and completely flashes buffer (you cannot take more shots until buffer is empty) in additional 40 seconds, its almost 40% faster then with older firmware. So, internal write transfer rate now is about 780 KB/sec. But USB interface produce the same result as before.
The first time I tried to upgrade firmware was an year ago and very dramatic. It was unofficial firmware supplied with Minolta teleconverter and it instantly killed the camera. Repair took almost two months. As I know now it happened due to inappropriate upgrade procedure. I used upgrade instruction for older versions of firmware, while new versions require completely different steps (may be it upgrade not only CPU firmware but other controllers). So with correct instruction new firmware (1.13u) has successfully installed into my camera. Additionally to flash performance it supports tele- and wide- converters.
| Minolta DiMAGE A1 | Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi | |
| CCD | Progressive | Interlaced |
| Image sizes | 2560x1920, 2080x1560, 1600x1200, 640x480 | 2560x1920, 1600x1200, 640x480 |
| A/D converter | 14 bit | 12 bit |
| Anti-shake | CCD stabilized (can be disabled) | None |
| AF Areas | 11 points in Wide area focus mode | 3 points in Wide area focus mode |
| Tracking AF | Yes | No |
| Manual focus | 2x or 8x magnify | 4x magnify |
| Flex Focus Points | 124x87 | 15x19 |
| Noise reduction | Dark frame subtraction for long exposures (can be disabled) | Dark frame subtraction for Bulb exposures |
| Control dials | Two (function can be customized) | One |
| Grip sensor | Triggers AF in full-time AF mode | None |
| Pa/Ps shift | Front dial shifts on aperture,
Rear dial shifts on shutter speed (function of dials can be customized) |
Aperture / Shutter speed combined |
| Apertures | Wide: F2.8 - F11 (13 steps), Tele: F3.5 - F11 (11 steps) | Wide: F2.8 - F8 (7 steps), Tele: F3.5 - F9.5 (7 steps) |
| Shutter speeds | 30 - 1/16000 sec (58 steps) | 15 - 1/2000 sec (31 steps), 30 sec bulb, 1/4000 sec auto |
| Spot metering | Center or with Flex Focus point | Follows Flex Focus point |
| Bracket steps | 0.3, 0.5 EV | 0.3, 0.5, 1.0 EV |
| AEL Button | AE lock/hold or Spot AE lock/hold | Always Spot meters |
| Full auto mode | Yes | No |
| Exposure mode | On mode dial | Via function dial |
| Record/play | Dedicated switch | On mode dial |
| Power button | On record/play switch | On mode dial |
| Scene modes | On mode dial | Dedicated button |
| Pro-Auto (reset) | No (although now has Auto mode) | Yes |
| Image parameters | Filter +/- 5 Contrast +/- 5 Saturation +/- 5 |
Filter +/- 3 Contrast +/- 3 Saturation +/- 3 |
| White Balance | Auto,
Daylight,
Tungsten,
Fluorescent,
Cloudy,
Shade,
Flash (7 levels) Manual preset 1-3 |
Auto,
Daylight,
Tungsten,
Fluorescent 1,
Fluorescent 2,
Cloudy Manual preset 1-3 |
| One button WB | Yes | No |
| Continuous advance | High: 2.8 fps, max 3 JPEG frames / 5 RAW frames Normal: 2 fps, max 3 JPEG frames / 5 RAW frames |
High: 3 fps, max 9 frames Normal: 2 fps, max 9 frames UHS: 7 fps @ 1280 x 960 |
| Movie Clips | 320x240, 24 fps, max 15 mins | 320x240, 15 fps, max 60 sec |
| Time-lapse | 2 - 240 frames, 30 sec - 60 mins | 2 - 99 frames, 1 - 60 mins |
| Self-timer | 2 or 10 sec | 10 sec |
| Viewfinder | 0 to 90 tilting position 0.44" TFT LCD 235000 pixels Rectangular eyepiece |
0 to 90 tilting position 4.8 mm Ferroelectric LCD 71000 24-bit colour pixels Round eyepiece |
| LCD monitor | -20 to 90 Tilting 1.8" TFT LCD 118000 pixels | Fixed 1.8" TFT LCD 112000 pixels |
| Playback magnify | 2.0 - 8.0x, scrollable | 2.0x, 2.5x, 4.0x, scrollable |
| Exif data note | Yes | No |
| FAT32 support | Yes | No |
| Power | NP-400 Lithium-Ion rechargeable 1500 mAh 7.4V | 4 x AA batteries (1850 mAh NiMH included) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 85 x 114 mm | 117 x 91 x 123 mm |
| Weight (including battery) | 643 g | 639 g |
The following information and specifications are copied from the official Minolta web site:
5.0 Million Effective Pixels
The DiMAGE A1 is built around a high-precision electro-optical system designed to maximize image quality. The system starts with a 5.3 megapixel 2/3-type progressive primary-color CCD with 5.0 million effective pixels for fine high-resolution images. The pixel resolution of the CCD will produce 13 x 17, 150-dpi prints or 6.5 x 8.5 photo-quality prints; this creates a print size larger than both A3 and A5 respectively.
14X APO GT Zoom (7X Optical, 2X Digital) Lens
The f/2.8 3.5, 7X optical zoom is an apochromatic (APO) lens employing
anomalous dispersion (AD) glass to minimize chromatic aberration at all focal
lengths and produce sharp, high-contrast images. With a focal range of 7.2
50.8mm, it is equivalent to a 28 200mm zoom lens in the 35mm format. This lens
encompasses the most used focal lengths in photography today, ranging from wide
angle for landscapes and interiors to telephoto for portraits and details of
distant landmarks.
The 2x digital zoom gives the DiMAGE A1 a zoom ratio of up to 14x, equivalent to
a 400mm lens on a 35mm camera.
Worlds Fastest AF Speed*
The DiMAGE A1 has the worlds fastest autofocus speed. The AF system is activated by the grip
sensor to reduce focusing time as well as to continuously display a sharp image
on the monitors.
* among SLR-type digital cameras with a non-interchangeable lens.
Anti-Shake Function
This new function minimizes the blurring effect of handheld camera shake to provide the sharpest images possible. The anti-shake system is especially valuable when shooting at long focal lengths or in low-light conditions without a tripod. Anti-shake allows the camera to be handheld with shutter speeds eight times longer than usual. When using the camera at the telephoto setting, approximately 90% of the images recorded will be sharp even with a shutter speed as slow as 1/25 sec.
CxProcess II Image Processing Technology
The DiMAGE A1 is the first digital camera to employ CxProcess II, Minoltas new image-processing technology. CxProcess II controls the essential image qualities of color, contrast, and sharpness while minimizing noise. Brilliant, saturated color remains vibrant without becoming unnatural or flat. Subtle contrast is rendered to retain the richness and depth of the subject while preserving details in the highlights and shadows. Sharpness is controlled by balancing resolution with acutance to show fine detail while minimizing hard, unnatural edges. Plus, dark noise can be reduced with exposures of one second or longer via the noise-reduction menu.
Ultra-High-Speed Shutter 1/16000 sec.
The DiMAGE A1 has an ultra-high top shutter speed of 1/16000 second. This is a major advantage in sports photography, and it also enables greater control over depth-of-field in brightly-lit scenes.
14-Bit A/D Conversion
The DiMAGE A1 uses 14-bit A/D conversion to record the richness and infinite subtleties of light. 14-bit A/D conversion can distinguish 16,384 levels in each color channel. This is a fourfold increase over the fidelity of 12-bit systems.
3-D Predictive Focus Control with Subject Tracking
All cameras experience a minute delay from when the shutter-release button is pressed until the image is captured. Especially at long focal lengths, this slight delay can be significant with fast-moving subjects. With continuous autofocusing, the DiMAGE A1 uses the new 3-D Predictive Focus Control to track the subject right up to the moment the exposure is made, ensuring optimum focus. This new predictive focus control continuously follows the subject through three-dimensional space, regardless of direction, not only to give the sharpest images possible, but also to reduce focusing time to catch the perfect moment.
Advanced Image Processing
The DiMAGE A1 features new image-quality and image-size settings. The extra-fine image-quality option joins the fine and standard settings to produce a high-quality JPEG file with little compression or loss of detail. The new 2080 x 1560 image size gives the photographer the ability to switch between 5 megapixel, 3 megapixel, and 2 megapixel images smoothly to match the final use of the image with the optimum resolution to maximize storage space on the memory card. A 640 x 480 (VGA) image size is also available for web images.
Dual-Focal Macro System
This dual-focal macro system allows the lens to be set at the wide-angle or telephoto position to take advantage of different focal lengths. At the wide-angle position, the larger field of view and depth-of-field create a strong perspective and a sense of space. The telephoto position isolates the subject and minimizes distortion with a narrow field-of-view and shallow depth-of-field.
Flex Focus Point
Flex Focus Point adds unlimited versatility to the AF system. It is a single crosshair sensor that can be placed anywhere within the field of view. With the camera on a tripod, simply use the controllers four-way key to position the flex focus point on the subject; the AF system will use that point for each exposure. The spot metering area can also be switched between a center spot and the flex focus point.
Direct Manual Focus (DMF)
The DiMAGE A1 incorporates Direct Manual Focus. DMF is found in professional-level 35mm film cameras like the award-winning Maxxum 7. After the AF system has focused and locked on the subject, the focus can be fine-tuned manually.
Powerful Flash Capabilities
The DiMAGE A1 is compatible with the Minolta Program/Maxxum Flash 3600HS(D)
or 5600HS(D) units as well as the latest addition to the line, the Program/Maxxum
Flash 2500(D). These powerful flash units can be used directly on the camera.
The 3600HS(D) and 5600HS(D) feature a zoom head that automatically adjusts as
the cameras lens is zoomed in and out; the zoom head can also be tilted for
bounce illumination. The 5600HS(D) also features a swivel head and its flash
output can be controlled with power ratios. The new 2500(D) is a compact,
automatic flash unit with a tilting head and an affordable price.
For close-up photography, Minolta offers a high-quality macro lighting system.
The Macro Flash Controller can be coupled with the Micro Ring Flash 1200 or the
Micro Twin Flash 2400 lighting sets. Both systems give considerable control over
lighting in confined spaces at close working distances.
PC Flash Terminal
A new, built-in flash sync terminal allows the DiMAGE A1 to be connected to professional studio and location flash systems. Simply plug the flashs PC cord into the terminal. Designed for center-negative and center-positive polarities, the camera is compatible with most studio and location lighting systems.
Digital Effects Control & Digital Enhanced Bracketing
The Digital Effects Control (DEC) is an image-processing center built into
the camera. Contrast, color, and saturation can be adjusted before the image is
captured to maximize image data at the scene. The Filter effect controls the
overall color of the image, making it cooler or warmer in eleven levels. When
used with black & white images, the filter creates a warm or cool toned image
similar to sepia or gold toners with photographic prints as well as the unique
tones of magenta and green. Ten tones are available.
To ensure that the correct level of adjustment is made with the digital effects
control, a Digital Enhanced Bracket -- a series of three or five images with a
slight increase and decrease in the quality selected -- can be made.
Creative Color Control
In addition to natural color and black & white, the DiMAGE A1 has two color modes for creative control. Vivid Color increases the saturation to produce vibrant color images. Solarization creates a partial reversal of image tones to produce unique imaging effects. Two Adobe RGB options are available for color management applications so that the image can be captured with or without the Adobe RGB profile embedded.
Digital Subject Programs
Digital Subject Programs optimize exposure and image-processing controls for
specific shooting conditions and subjects. Simply select the appropriate Digital
Subject Program and the camera is ready to shoot. Four subject programs are
available:
Portrait: reproduces warm, soft skin tones and slightly defocuses the
background.
Sports Action: makes clear, sharp images of fast-moving subjects.
Sunset: reproduces the rich, warm colors of sunsets.
Night Portrait: for deep, subtle night scenes. When used with the built-in
flash, the subject exposure is balanced with the background.
Continuous Advance
The continuous-advance modes make it possible to capture the action as it unfolds. Three JPEG or five 5-megapixel RAW images can be captured at a rate of 2 frames per second.
SLR-Type Viewfinder
The redesigned Digital Hyper Viewfinder gives the DiMAGE A1 the same feel as a 35mm SLR. The viewfinder can be tilted between 0 and 90, for comfortable shooting at low angles or in confined spaces. Additionally, the viewfinder utilizes a new precision 235,000-pixel TFT monitor. Because the viewfinder LCD is shielded, it provides clear images even when working under bright light.
Tilting Color LCD Monitor
The DiMAGE A1 is fitted with a 1.8-inch low-temperature high-contrast color LCD monitor that can be tilted from 20 to +90. This monitor has an extended color gamut, contrast, and dynamic range, plus a wide-viewing angle so that the camera does not need to be held perpendicularly to clearly view the live image.
Flex Digital Magnifier
The new Flex Digital Magnifier (FDM) can enlarge a section of the live image by 2X or 8X so sharpness can be judged in manual focus or when using DMF. The FDM marquee can be moved to frame the section of the image to be enlarged. Once enlarged, the live image can be scrolled so the entire image area can be examined.
Real-Time Histogram
Unique to digital imaging, the DiMAGE A1s real-time histogram shows the luminance distribution of the image before it is captured. Displayed with the live image, the histogram allows the subject brightness and contrast to be evaluated to optimize the cameras exposure and contrast controls. The luminance distribution of recorded images can be checked with the playback histogram.
Multiple Movie Types
In addition to taking digital still images, the DiMAGE A1 also makes digital movies. There are multiple creative movie formats from which to choose: Standard QVGA (320 x 240) color movies and monochrome night movies up to 15 minutes with audio can be made. The night-movie mode can make recordings under extreme low-light conditions. The interval function can produce a series of still images taken at regular intervals or it can combine the images into a 640 x 480 time-lapse movie. The time-lapse movie plays the images back at 4fps so that normally imperceptible motion springs to life: the blossoming of a flower or changing cloud formations.
Easy, Comfortable Operation
Camera controls and dials are laid out for clear, intuitive operation. Two control dials are located on the front and back of the grip for quick changes to camera settings. On the back of the camera, the controller is a straightforward five-way array used to control many of the advanced features and menus. Separate buttons have been added for exposure compensation and custom white-balance settings. Plus, a newly-added switch makes it easy to change between single-AF, continuous-AF, and manual focus modes.
Data Imprinting
Data imprinting allows the date or time to be printed on the image as well as text and serial numbers. A 16-character subject line describing the image can be added to the EXIF data and read with the DiMAGE Viewer. This subject line can be printed out with a copy of the image from the DiMAGE Viewer application. Additionally, the electronic keyboard used to imprint text has an expanded character set for European languages. Diacritical marks are added to certain vowels and the German double S is available.
| Number of effective pixels | Approx. 5.0 million (2568 x 1928) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CCD | 2/3-type progressive primary-color CCD, total pixels: 5.3 million | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A/D conversion | 14 bit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera sensitivity | Auto, ISO 100, 200, 400, 800 equivalents | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lens construction | 16 elements in 13 groups (includes two AD glass elements and two aspheric elements) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 - f/3.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Focal length | 7.2 - 50.8 mm (35mm format equivalent: 28 - 200 mm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Focusing range (from CCD) | 0.5m (1.6 ft.) to infinity Macro wide: 30 - 60 cm (11.8 - 23.6 in.) from CCD, 21 - 51 cm (8.3 - 20 in.) from front of lens; Macro telephoto 25 - 60 cm (9.8 - 23.6 in.) from CCD, 13 - 50 cm (5.1 - 19.7 in.) from front of lens |
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| Maximum magnification | 0.177x (1:5.65) equivalent to 0.7x (1:1.43) in 35mm format Area covered at maximum magnification: 50 x 37 mm (1.97 x 1.46 in.) |
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| Optical zooming control | Manual zooming ring | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Filter diameter | 49mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Viewfinder type | TTL Electronic viewfinder (EVF), Variable position: 0 - 90 degrees Automatic monitor amplification. Electronic magnification for manual focusing |
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| Viewfinder LCD | 11 mm TFT liquid crystal microdisplay Equivalent visual resolution: 235,000 pixels, Field of view: 100% (approx.) |
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| Diopter control | -5 ~ +2 m-1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eye relief | 22 mm at -1 m-1 (from protection glass) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LCD Monitor | 46 mm low-temperature polysilicon TFT color, Tiltable (-20 degrees
to 90 degrees) Total pixels: 118,000, Field of view: 100% (approx.) |
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| Display format | Recording mode: Live image, Grid, Scale, Quick view, Instant
playback, Real-time histogram, Various statuses Playback mode: Single-frame, Index, Enlarged playback, Slide show, Movie, Histogram, Various statuses |
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| Display-mode switch | Auto / EVF / External LCD-monitor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shutter | CCD electronic shutter / mechanical shutter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shutter speed range | 30 - 1/16000 seconds, Bulb (max. 30 seconds) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Autofocus system | Video AF. Focus lock available (Subject lock possible in 3D tracking AF) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Autofocus areas | Wide focus area / Spot focus point switchable, AF point movable to any desired place within the area (FFP - Flex Focus Point control with spot focus point mode) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Focus modes | Autofocus: Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Full-time AF, 3D-tracking
AF. Manual focus with 2x or 8x Flex Digital Magnifier (FDM) |
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| Exposure modes | P (Programmed AE) (with program shift), A (Aperture priority), S
(Shutter priority), M (Manual). AE lock available (with AE-lock button or by shutter-release) |
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| Metering | Multi-segment (300 segments), Center-weighted, Spot (possible to work together with FFP control) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exposure control range | P / A modes: Wide: EV -1 - 20, Telephoto: EV -0.4 - 20.7 S / M modes: Wide: EV -2 - 21, Telephoto: EV -1.4 - 21 |
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| Exposure compensation | +/- 2 Ev in 1/3 increments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| White-balance control | Automatic Preset (Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Shade, Cloudy, Flash) with fine adjustment in 7 levels, Custom (3 positions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Digital Subject Programs | Portrait, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait / Night View | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Digital Effects Control | Color saturation, Contrast compensation, Filter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash metering | ADI, Pre-flash TTL, Manual flash control | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash-sync speeds | All shutter speeds | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash modes | Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear flash sync, Wireless / Remote flash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Built-in flash range | (Approx. from CCD) Wide: 0.5 - 3.8m (1.6 - 12.5 ft.), Telephoto: 0.5 - 3m (1.6 - 9.8 ft.) (Camera sensitivity: auto) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recycling time | 5 seconds (approx.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash compensation | +/- 2 EV in 1/3 increments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| External flashes | Auto-flash metering with Program/Maxxum Flash 2500 (D), 3600HS (D),
5600HS (D), Macro Twin Flash 2400, Macro Ring Flash 1200 (Macro Flash
Controller is necessary) Non-dedicated off-camera flash units can be used using the cameras flash-sync terminal. |
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| Continuous-advance modes | Hi-Speed continuous advance: max. 2.8 fps, TIFF (3 frames) / RAW (5
frames) mode available. Standard continuous advance: max. 2 fps (Actual speed may vary depending upon the subject and camera settings) |
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| Interval recording | 2 - 240 frames Interval time: 30 seconds / 1-10, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60 minutes Start time: 0-24 hour in 0.5 hour increments |
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| Digital Enhanced Bracketing | Exposure, Contrast, Color saturation, Filter, Number of brackets: 3 frames (with 0.5 / 0.3 step selectable) |
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| Self-timer (approx.) | 10 seconds / 2 seconds | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Movie recording | Standard movie mode: 15 minutes (max.) at 24 fps with monaural audio Night movie mode: 15 minutes (max.) at 24 fps without audio Time-lapse movie mode: at 4 fps without audio (640 x 480 pixels) |
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| Audio recording | Voice memo: 15 seconds monaural audio with still image, File format: WAVE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of recorded pixels | Still images 2560 x 1920, 2080 x 1560, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Movie clips: 320 x 240 (standard & night movie), 640 x 480 (time-lapse movie) |
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| File formats | JPEG, TIFF, Motion JPEG (MOV), RAW, WAVE. DCF 1.0 / DPOF 1.1-compliant, Exif 2.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image-quality modes | RAW, TIFF (uncompressed), Extra-Fine, Fine, Standard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| File size | (approx. 2560 x 1920) RAW: 7.4 MB, TIFF: 14.5 MB, Extra Fine: 4.9 MB, Fine: 2.5 MB,
Standard 1.5 MB. Movie: 522 KB / second |
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| Storage capacity | Approximate storage capacity of a 16MB memory card:
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| Color modes | Natural Color (sRGB), Vivid Color (sRGB), Adobe RGB, Embedded Adobe RGB (ICC), B&W (neutral and toned), Solarization | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sharpness setting | Three levels (Soft, Normal, Hard) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Printing output control | Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recording media | Type I and Type II CompactFlash cards, Microdrive (170MB, 340MB, 512MB, 1GB) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exif tag information | Date and time, Camera settings (Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, Metering method, Flash on / off, Camera sensitivity, White balance setting, Focal length, etc.), Color space |
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| Delete function | Single, multiple, or all frames can be deleted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Format function | Available (only for quick format) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Data imprinting | Year/month/day, Month/day/time, Text, Text and serial numbers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Custom functions | Control dial customization. User-selectable function can be assigned to the function dial. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Digital zoom | 2x (with still images) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batteries | One NP-400 lithium-ion battery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery performance |
Approximate
number of recording: 330 frames
(EVF on, External LCD monitor off, Full-size images (2560 x 1920), Fine
image quality, No instant playback, No voice memo, Flash used with 50%
of the frames) Approximate continuous playback time: 300 minutes (External LCD monitor on, EVF off) |
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| Operating time (approx.) | Start-up time: 2.2 seconds, Shutter-release time lag: 0.1 seconds Start-up time: 2.2 seconds, Shutter-release time lag: 0.1 seconds | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| External power source | 6V DC (AC-1L or AC-11) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer interface | USB 1.1 (full-speed 12Mbps) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AV output | PAL / NTSC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 117 x 85 x 113.5 mm (4.61 x 3.35 x 4.47 in.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 560g (19.8 oz.) without batteries and recording media | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Standard accessories | Dedicated Lithium-ion Battery NP-400 Lithium-ion Battery Charger (without battery) BC-400 Neck Strap NS-DG4000 Lens Cap (49mm) LF-1249 Lens Shade for DiMAGE A1 DLS-A1 Accessory Shoe Cap SC-10 Ferrite Core FRC-100 AV Cable AVC-400 USB Cable USB-500 DiMAGE Software CD-ROM (Includes DiMAGE Viewer) CF (CompactFlash) Card (16MB) |
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The model DCR-1540PRO high definition telephoto lens is made of the high index optical glass elements with new concept of lens designing using two-group/four-element lens formulae. This new concept in designing the lens made it possible to achieve an amazing high definition telephoto lens of the 340 lines/mm resolution power at center (MTF30%), low dispersion and the increased light transmittance at fringe area. There will be no reduction of light value when this conversion lens is attached on the camera's lens. By using a suitable adapter and/or holder, the DCR-1540PRO lens can be used with the appropriate digital still camera or digital camcorder or 8mm video camcorder, effectively.
Magnification : Nominal 1.54X |
