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Konica Minolta Dimage Z5

Thursday August 28, 2008
Written by Staff writers
Tags: Konica | Minolta | Dimage | Z5
AUD
$899
Price at time of review.
[NOTE: This is an older Konica Minolta camera, and is no longer available in Australia.] A bit of an ugly bug, maybe, but an amazing zoom range and full-on photographic control in a camera half the size of an SLR
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10.8 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 2.7 in. LCD Screen, 3x Optical Zoom, Weight: 0.99 lb.

Capture your precious moments with improved clarity and reduced blur with the Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A230Y digital SLR camera. Brimming with features, the a A230 combines high-resolution 10.2 MP, simple operation, high sensitivity (ISO 3200) and advanced noise reduction. Plus, Eye-Start Autofocus and pop-up flash help you shoot faster while SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization works with virtually every lens. In addition to the on-screen Help Guide and convenient Creative style settings, the a A230L has a bright 2.7" LCD and comes with an 18-55mm standard zoom lens.

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Y Digital Camera with 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses

10.8 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 2.7 in. LCD Screen

Le DSLR-A330Y offre la technologie Quick Autofocus (AF)Live View de Sony afin de cadrer les photos à l'écran ACL de l'appareil, ainsi que par l'entremise du viseur optique. Par l'entremise d'un capteur d'image dédié, Quick AF Live View maintient le délai de réponse rapide d'un appareil SLR numérique tout en évitant les retards de mise au point communs aux autres systèmes de visionnement direct. Il est doté d'un écran ACL Photo Claire(MC) de 2,7 pouces qui est facile à visionner, même en plein soleil. De plus, l'écran ACL peut être incliné vers le haut ou le bas, facilitant le cadrage de votre sujet à des positions élevées ou basses. Il est aussi doté d'une interface graphique avec guide d'aide intégré à l'écran qui offre des explications claires et concises pour les divers modèles et réglages, tandis que l'affichage graphique vous aide à comprendre la relation entre l'ouverture et la vitesse d'obturateur, de même que l'effet de ces derniers sur les résultats photographiques.

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Sony Alpha 230 Digital SLR Digital Camera with 18-55 and 55-200 Lens

10.2 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 2.7 in. LCD Screen, Weight: 1 lb.

If you want to take your pictures from snapshots to memorable images, then let a Sony α DSLR put better pictures at your fingertips. A DSLR's responsiveness, versatility and image quality helps capture those moments that other cameras often miss.

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Y Digital Camera with 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses

14.2 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 2.7 in. LCD Screen, Weight: 1.08 lb.

Le DSLR-A380Y offre la technologie Quick Autofocus (AF)Live View de Sony afin de cadrer les photos à l'écran ACL de l'appareil, ainsi que par l'entremise du viseur optique. Par l'entremise d'un capteur d'image dédié, Quick AF Live View maintient le délai de réponse rapide d'un appareil SLR numérique tout en évitant les retards de mise au point communs aux autres systèmes de visionnement direct. Il est doté d'un écran ACL Photo Claire(MC) de 2,7 pouces qui est facile à visionner, même en plein soleil. De plus, l'écran ACL peut être incliné vers le haut ou le bas, facilitant le cadrage de votre sujet à des positions élevées ou basses. Il est aussi doté d'une interface graphique avec guide d'aide intégré à l'écran qui offre des explications claires et concises pour les divers modèles et réglages, tandis que l'affichage graphique vous aide à comprendre la relation entre l'ouverture et la vitesse d'obturateur, de même que l'effet de ces derniers sur les résultats photographiques.

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Sony DSLR-A350 Digital Camera

14.9 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 2.7 in. LCD Screen, Weight: 1.28 lb.

Supreme imaging quality plus tilting screen with Quick AF Live View for responsive, flexible shooting. In-body Super SteadyShot gives effective anti-shake performance with all Sony or Konica Minolta α-mount lenses.

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Digital Camera with 18-70mm and 55-200mm lenses

14.9 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 2.7 in. LCD Screen, Weight: 1.28 lb.

With incredible 14.2 MP detail, Sony's a (alpha) DSLR-A350 pushes the envelope. Live Preview in a large 2.7-inch LCD screen links you and your subject-and you'll have special features like super-quick AF response, continuous shooting at 2 fps while you see your subject in the viewfinder, Creative Style modes for quick recall of custom settings, and in-camera Super SteadyShot image stabilization that reduces blur for every Sony, Carl Zeiss and legacy Minolta a-mount lens.

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