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Konica Minolta Dimage Z3 Reviews

Digital camera - prosumer - 4.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 12 x - supported memory: MMC, SD More product details

$399.95

12X optical zoom lens ; Anti-shake image stabilizer ; Blazing AF performance in good light ; Full... (dcresource.com)

The DiMAGE Z3 is the first ultra zoom camera Konica Minolta to use their exclusive Anti-shake... (photoaxe.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Konica Minolta Dimage Z3

We have collected and analyzed 51 expert reviews and 493 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 78/100 and users rate it 79/100. The average review date is July 13, 2005. We have compared these reviews to 555063 reviews from other Digital Compact Cameras. The alaScore™ for this product is 85/100 = Very good. Last update: November 21, 2009.

alaSCORE 85

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544 reviews

November, 2009

78 / 100

51 Experts

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79 / 100

493 Users

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from $399.95

Expert Reviews (51)

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Review summary for the Konica Minolta Dimage Z3

By (alaTest Semantic - BETA)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 544 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the shutter. The menu also impresses, but many are less positive about the contrast.

Shutter, Menu, Design, Usability

Contrast, Price, Memory, Video

Reviewers rate this product 79/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the Konica Minolta Dimage Z3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very Godd quality.

alaSCORE 85

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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3

By Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

The DiMAGE Z3 ($549) is the first ultra zoom camera Konica Minolta to use their exclusive Anti-shake image stabilization system (unless you consider the A-series ultra zooms, which I do not). The Z3 also features a 12X optical zoom lens, which ties ...

12X optical zoom lens ; Anti-shake image stabilizer ; Blazing AF performance in good light ; Full manual controls ; Supports wide-angle conversion lens and external flash ; EVF and LCD "gain up" in low light ; Good redeye test performance ; Excellent ...

Images seemed soft and noisy ; Poor low light focusing ; no AF-assist lamp ; Lens is on the "slow" side ; EVF and LCD are small, low resolution ; Plastic body scratches easily ; SD card slot cover ready to break off at any moment ; Camera bundle is ...

Two nice things about cameras that use AA batteries is that 1) a set of NiMH batteries cost much less than a lithium-ion battery and 2) if you're ever in a jam you can use alkalines to get you through the day

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dcresource.com
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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3 Digital Camera Review

By (photoaxe.com)

The DiMAGE Z3 is the first ultra zoom camera Konica Minolta to use their exclusive Anti-shake image stabilization system which is very much needed on a ultra zoom camera. Two nice things about Minolta Z3 are the fact it uses AA batteries (better ...

No rating

photoaxe.com

User Reviews (493)

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At a set distance

By Mark (shopzilla.com)

Easy to use with many features. Takes excellent photographs.

Unexplained problem arose with the zoom function.

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great camera but.....

By Online Shopper (shopzilla.com)

great pictures

somewhat big

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Computer experts choose dimage over other available models.

By Russ (shopzilla.com)

Has the industry's highest zoom for an automatic camera.

Commonly comes in ugly gray, sometimes a professional black.

Manufacturer's Description

The DiMAGE Z3 is a high-speed, 4-megapixel digital camera with a 12X optical mega zoom lens. With a CCD-shift Anti-Shake System, the Z3 gives you amazingly steady and reliable telephoto shots even at the maximum magnification. Plus, Rapid AF ensures that you capture moving subjects clearly. The DiMAGE Z3's advanced, high-sensitivity 4-megapixel CCD combines with Konica Minolta's proprietary CxProcess II technology to give you images as beautiful as those you see with your own eyes. Despite...

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