motoXmom Posted November 21, 2004 Posted November 21, 2004 OK my DH wants to know about the Minolta Dimage Z-10 3MP, 8x's Optical and 4x's Digital zoom for $219.00. The 2nd one he is looking at is the Minolta Dimage Z-1 3.2 MP, 10x Optical and 4x Digital zoom for about $299.00. Anyone have info about these? Are they worth the prices and are they easy to use? Thanks for any help or input you can give us!
RossMAN Posted November 21, 2004 Posted November 21, 2004 Here is an indepth review of the Minolta DiMAGE Z1. Conclusion Based on my testing, I can confidently say that the Minolta DiMAGE Z1 is one of the best bargains on the market for a long-zoom digicam. I was quite impressed though, with the way the Z1 combined a novice-friendly design with a surprising array of advanced features to satisfy more expert users. The price point, battery life, and shutter lag/cycle time performance are also impressive. Minolta has a great track record for high-quality lenses on their digicams, and the Z1's lens is no exception, turning in a better than average performance for a long-zoom model, with good sharpness and low chromatic aberration. The Z1's color was also very good, hue-accurate and appropriately saturated, although I'd like to see it just a slight bit brighter. Contrast is a little high, but a low-contrast option helps greatly on that score. All in all, it's hard to find much to fault about the Z1, apart from the somewhat "Buck Rogers"-styled case, which I don't personally care for. Highly recommended, and definitely a "Dave's Pick."
motoXmom Posted November 21, 2004 Author Posted November 21, 2004 Thank You Ross! Hey Buck Rogers I use to love that show! LOL
jipy Posted November 21, 2004 Posted November 21, 2004 motoxmom, one thing you have to consider while buying a 10x zoom camera, a little shake of hand during a shot may distort your image a lot. i have even seen distortion in 4x zoom cameras when you are using the optical zoom to its full extent. so the conclusion is even if you buy a 10x zoom camera you wont be using the maximum zoom at all times. you might also consider buying a tripod for taking outdoor telephotos. some cameras like canon s1 have image stabilization, though i have no personal experience how well they work.... cheers
motoXmom Posted November 21, 2004 Author Posted November 21, 2004 jipy Thank You so much for the info! That may make the difference in weather we buy one or not. Our son races motoX and need one that will be stable. Thanks again!
mom395222 Posted November 22, 2004 Posted November 22, 2004 Moto mom, I have the 2nd one you mentioned! I love it, the zoom rocks, and I have NEVER had a blurred picture! I can get some awesome shots on the track! Since we use it for the same thing I HIGHLY recommend this camera :)
motoXmom Posted November 22, 2004 Author Posted November 22, 2004 Thank You mom395222 But it was on Ebay last night and did not reach the reserve price. I don't know what the reserve price was set at but I'm sure it was ALOT higher than the price I had OP $299. I think the Buy It Now was mid-high $300's. Oh well I guess we'll keep looking! Thanks again
BLKFRI Posted November 23, 2004 Posted November 23, 2004 The Z-1 Minolta; 2724-301 is in the Bargain Bin at Micro Center Online for $249.99. What a deal!!
motoXmom Posted November 23, 2004 Author Posted November 23, 2004 Thanks BLKFRI I will have to look at that one.
mom395222 Posted November 23, 2004 Posted November 23, 2004 I paid about $400 for mine at Meijer, but a friend of mine bought the same one at Wal Mart.
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