20 Most Recent Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3 Digital Camera - Page 6 Questions & Answers

With P, A, S, M, mode, (set using the exposure mode dial) the following four modes can be selected to suite the image. Vivid color is to be selected to produce more vivid image than the natural colored image (default), Black and white is to produce monochrome image in black and white, and Sepia is to be if it should be the sepia tone. Also, they can be selected in the movie recording.*The color mode of the saved images cannot be changed. They should be selected before recording. *Automatic Digital Subject Program and AUTO can not select them. (natural color only)

Custom setting mode allows a user to calibrate the camera to a specific light condition. Color reproduction may be inadequate with preset white balance settings in mixed lighting condition or when critical control is needed. You can calibrate the camera's white balance to the specific light condition (color temperature) so that the lighting of the selected area is neutral.

The following white balance settings are available for the DiMAGE Z3: Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash) and Custom.

DiMAGE Z3 does not employ the Switch Finder that was employed in the Z2. Frame rate is 50 fps in both models, and smooth real motion monitor can be obtained. Specifications are as follows: Viewfinder : 0.3 inch, approx. 11.8 million pixels LCD monitor : 1.5 inch, approx. 7.8 million pixels

The DiMAGE Z3 has a 3.8cm (1.5 inch) digital-interface TFT color LCD Monitor, which displays approximately 78,000 pixels.

Yes. Diopter is controllable in the range of -3 to +1.

Yes, digital zoom ON/OFF in movie recording mode can be selected. *The default setting is set to OFF.

Yes. The digital zoom is up to 4x in 0.2x step. At maximum, it is equivalent to approximately a 1680mm lens on 35mm film camera.

Yes. The digital zoom is up to 4x in 0.2x step. At maximum, it is equivalent to approximately a 1680mm lens on 35mm film camera.

Yes. The digital zoom is indicated by displaying 1.2x to 4.0x in yellow at the upper right corner of the LCD.

Still image Image Size: 2272x1704 / 1600x1200 / 1280x960 / 640x480 Econ : 570KB/390KB/300KB/160KB Std : 1050KB/660KB/620KB/240KB Fine : 2100KB/1050KB/680KB/320KB Movie 15fps 640x480 Fine: 750KB/s 640x480 Standard : 500KB/s 320x240 Stanadrd : 230KB/s [Movie] 30fps 640x480 Fine : 1500KB/s 640x480 Standard : 1000KB/s 320x240 Standard : 450KB/s Since the image size may vary depending on scenes, subjects, and storage media, these are approximate values only.

Yes, this camera has an auto power save function to save power.The camera turns off the displays and unnecessary functions if an operation is not made within a minute. (Power Save Function).To restore the power, press any button or key, or turn the exposure mode dial to another position.The length of this period is selectable from 1 min., 3 min., 5 min., or 10 min. in the section 1 of the setup menu.The LCD monitor always turns off if any operation is not made in a minute, and this period cannot be changed.If no operation is done within 30 minutes, the camera shuts itself off. Pressing the power button resumes the camera operation from this condition.

In addition to AA size batteries (alkaline batteries, Ni-MH batteries), a dedicated AC adapter (sold separately) can be used. The other AA size batteries cannot be used.

Approximately 335g, excluding battery and storage media.

In cold environments (winter outdoor, highlands), battery performance decreases extremely. We recommend keeping spare batteries in a warm place, such as the inside of a coat. (Batteries can recover their power when they warm up.) When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plastic bag to prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag.

It is approximately 0 to 40 degrees centigrade in temperature. (5 to 85% in humidity)

Camera Case CS-DG900, CS-DG501, Leather Neck Strap NS-DG1000 USA/CANADA/TAIWAN/JAPAN : AC adapter AC-1L EUROPE /SINGAPORE/UK/HONG KONG/CHINA : AC adapter AC-11 Wide-Angle Converter ZCW-300 KIT Adapter ring for filter/converter ZCA-300

A 52mm (in diameter) filter is attachable on this model. Please note the following: *1: The adaptor ring (sold separately), ZCA-300 is needed. *2: Filters cannot be used with the wide converter. *3: When the 8mm or thicker filter or some filters over another are attached, vignetting may appear. Test recording is recommended.

Yes, it is. Please note the following: *1: It is not recommended to use the built-in flash in the macro mode because vignetting appears. *2: When the focusing range (from the front of filter to the subject) is within 36cm, vignetting appears. Test recording is recommended.

The wide converter kit includes: Wide converter, Adapter ring, Front and Rear cap, Case.