- 6.0-megapixel digital camera captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints.
- 12x optical zoom; 2.0-inch LCD display.
- Rapid AF offers great autofocus speed with Predictive Focus Control.
- Progressive Capture mode ensures high-speed shooting of fast-moving subjects.
- Stores images on SD memory cards; powered by 4 AA-size batteries (4 AA-size alkaline batteries included).
Product Description
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MD) CL) Konica Minolta Dimage Z6 6MP Digital Camera with
12x Anti-Shake Zoom
From the Manufacturer
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The DiMAGE Z6 is a superb all-round digital camera that
offers a 12x optical Mega Zoom, a proprietary Anti-Shake system,
6.0-megapixel high resolution, fast overall response including
Rapid AF with Predictive Focus Control, and excellent battery
performance. All of these features combine to ensure that you
won't miss a photo rtunity and that the subjects of your
photos are big, exceptional, and blur-free.
The DiMAGE Z6's 12x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom merge for a
total zoom range of 48x. Konica Minolta's proprietary CCD-shift
Anti-Shake system--the same one used on the top-of-the-line
Dynax/Maxxum 7D, and DiMAGE A200 models--is particularly
effective, even at such high image magnifications. It allows the
photographer to shoot with shutter speeds four to eight times
longer (2-3 stops) than when shooting without Anti-Shake. It also
works to give steady, shake-free images in twilight or other
dimly lit situations, which are susceptible to blurring because
of the slow shutter speeds used. This means significantly sharper
images even without the use of a flash or tripod.
The DiMAGE Z6 has everything you need to take high-quality
pictures: 6.0 effective megapixels, high-performance GT APO lens,
and Konica Minolta's proprietary CxProcess III image processing
technology, which gives you images as beautiful as those you see
with your own eyes.
Thanks to its energy-efficient design, the DiMAGE Z6 lets you
enjoy picture-taking longer with a set of widely available AA
Alkaline batteries that power the camera for up to approximately
240 s, as well as compatibility with high-capacity Ni-MH
batteries for up to approximately 420 s.
To ensure that you don't miss a precious moment, the DiMAGE Z6
offers ultra-fast, accurate Rapid AF with Predictive Focus
Control. Focusing in a mere 0.2 seconds at the wide-angle zoom
position and only 0.3 seconds at the telephoto position, the Z6
is ideal for capturing any subject, moving or still.
In addition to high-precision Rapid AF, the DiMAGE Z6 has a fast
startup and short shutter-release time lag. What's more, your
chances of capturing that magic moment soar with the DiMAGE Z6's
Progressive Capture drive mode, which records images continuously
at approximately 1.8 fps regardless of image size or quality, and
saves the last 10 frames simply by releasing the shutter button.
The Z6 fits its 12x optical Mega Zoom and large 2.0-inch LCD
monitor into a compact body. With a design that's easy to hold
and an LCD monitor that's easy to view, you'll have a secure grip
and a clear view to beautiful pictures.
Product Highlights
* 6.0 effective megapixels, Konica Minolta GT APO lens, and
CxProcess III image processing technology deliver images in
amazing detail
* 12x optical mega zoom and 4x digital zoom for a total zoom
range of 48x and supported with Konica Minolta's Anti-Shake
system
* Superior battery performance
* Rapid AF offers great autofocus speed with Predictive Focus
Control
* Progressive Capture mode ensures high-speed shooting of
fast-moving subjects even at maximum resolution (2,816 x 2,112
pixels)
* Super Macro mode for shooting subjects as close as 1
centimeter from the lens
* A large, easy-to-view 2.0-inch LCD monitor Features
6.0 Effective Megapixels for High-Resolution Images
Approximately 6.0 effective megapixels, 1/2.5-type CCD produces
plenty of detail for creating photo-quality ments as big
as 14 x 19 inches. In addition, the CCD's primary color filter
gives high color fidelity.CCD-Shift Anti-Shake System
The DiMAGE Z6 uses Konica Minolta's proprietary CCD-shift
Anti-Shake system, convenient for telephoto s and dimly lit
situations. Anti-Shake compensates to minimize the affect of
camera shake, allowing you to shoot with shutter speeds four to
eight times longer (2-3 stops) than on cameras without an such
technology. The DiMAGE Z6 can correct camera-shake without
increasing the shutter speed, or raising the ISO sensitivity,
which can increase noise. The CCD-shift method doesn't require
extra correction lenses like optical image stabilization systems,
so the DiMAGE Z6's body remains compact and light. The Z6's
Anti-Shake system is effective in correcting both the fine
movement caused by pressing the shutter-release button and the
larger and slower movement from the user's body.
Konica Minolta GT APO Lens
The DiMAGE Z6 employs a high-performance lens system that
supports a CCD with 6.0 effective megapixels. The lens system
consists of 13 elements in 10 groups and includes two AD
(anomalous dispersion) glass and two aspheric elements, a
construction that adds up to sharp, high-quality images.
Multi-coating on lens surfaces ensures minimal flaring and
ghosting throughout its zoom range. And, a five-blade aperture
beautifully reproduces near-circular images of out of focus
specular highlights.
Incredible 48x Total Zoom Range
Combining the 12x optical zoom with the 4x digital zoom gives
you a total zoom range of 48x, ideal for taking s over long
distances at sports events or when capturing far-away scenery.
This incredible optical zoom delivers a focal range equivalent to
a 35 mm 420 mm lens on a 35mm camera lens. With the digital zoom,
the total zoom range is equivalent to 35mm to 1,680mm on a 35mm
camera.
Rapid AF with Predictive Focus Control
The DiMAGE Z6 focuses in a mere 0.2 seconds (approximate) at the
wide-angle zoom position and only 0.3 seconds (approximate) at
the telephoto zoom position. In Continuous AF focus mode,
Predictive Focus Control allows you to accurately capture moving
subjects--like a child running towards you at full speed. When it
comes to fast and reliable autofocusing, the DiMAGE Z6 is clearly
ahead of the pack.
The DiMAGE Z6 also offers AF accuracy through 5-point Area AF,
which arrays five focus areas horizontally and thus reduces the
chance of focusing on the background mistakenly.
Superior Battery Performance
Your picture-taking fun lasts even longer with four Ni-MH
batteries (2500mAh) that can power the camera for up to
approximately 420 s. Offering this extra dimension of choice,
the Z6 is fully compatible with widely available alkaline
batteries, which gives a shooting capacity of approximately 240
s per battery set.
Progressive Capture
With the DiMAGE Z6 in Progressive Capture drive mode, the last
several images in a sequence--as many as 10 images at 1.8 fps
regardless of image size or quality--are saved when you stop
pressing the shutter-release button. So when shooting fast-moving
subjects, Progressive Capture ensures that they are recorded when
you want them.
Get as Close as 1 Centimeter with Super Macro
Shoot amazing close-ups in either Macro or Super Macro modes.
Whichever mode you choose, Konica Minolta's superior image
quality will make your close-ups look stunning and powerful. In
Super Macro mode, you can bring the lens as close as 1 centimeter
from your subject.
Large, Easy-to-View 2.0-inch LCD Monitor
The DiMAGE Z6's 2.0-inch LCD monitor gives you the big picture.
The large screen makes it easier to take pictures, easier to play
back stills and movie clips, and easier to navigate menus.
Superbly Detailed Images with CxProcess III
The DiMAGE Z6 incorporates CxProcess III, the latest evolution
of Konica Minolta's image-processing technology. This means the
ability to capture the subtlest details of texture, resulting in
photos that look as natural as the subject itself.
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction gives exceptional night images by automatically
controlling the graininess caused by long exposures.
PASM Exposure Control and Metering Modes
The DiMAGE Z6 offers incredible control over exposure. There are
four modes: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and
Manual. The DiMAGE Z6 has three metering modes: Multi-segment,
Center-weighted, and Spot. Multi-segment metering uses 256
segments to determine exposure.
Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection
Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection automatically
chooses the best mode for your images. You can also
manually select from Portrait, Sports action, Landscape, Sunset
and Night portrait modes. Either way, this convenient function
enables you to take fabulous photos with ease.
Movie Capturing
The DiMAGE Z6 takes QVGA-size movies (320 x 240 pixels) at 30
frames per second for smooth video with sound. Anti-Shake also
works to give shake-free telephoto movies. The movie function
lets you record movie clips onto the camera's SD Memory Card. The
length of a movie clip is only limited by the space on the memory
card. Night Movies allows the DiMAGE Z6 to record in low-light
conditions. The frame-capture function allows you to grab a still
from a movie clip, while the Movie Editing function lets you cut
unwanted parts from a clip. And, even while movie
clips, you can take full advantage of the DiMAGE Z6's optical
zoom.
Custom Key Function
For added flexibility and convenience, different functions can
be assigned to the flash-mode button. This means that instead of
going through the camera menus, you can use the flash-mode button
to change settings like the drive mode, white balance, focus
mode, color mode, or camera sensitivity.
PictBridge-Compliant
Forget all about complicated connections with a computer. Get
fast, fun printouts directly from your camera by connecting the
DiMAGE Z6 to a PictBridge-compliant printer. You can check which
images you want to print on the Z6's LCD monitor and then print
out your favorites there and then.
Useful Software
The Digital Camera Software CD-ROM in the kit includes the
following software.
* Kodak EasyShare: Manage images with a convenient user interface
that even beginners can navigate with little or no experience.
* DiMAGE Master Lite: Powerful but simple image-processing tools
help you create stunning images. The color-matching feature
ensures the image you see is reproduced accurately by your
monitor and printer. Optional Wide Converter (Wide-Angle
Converter ZCW-300 Kit)
The optional Wide-Angle Converter Kit (
/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002OVJ90/%24%7B0%7D ) (not inlcluded--must be
purchased separately) allows you to fit more of the scene into
each . The converter reduces the focal length of the camera's
zoom lens at the wide-angle position by 0.75x to give it an
equivalent of a 26mm lens on a 35mm camera. That is ideal for
capturing architecture and interiors as well as panoramic
landscape s. A 52mm diameter filter can be attached to the
adapter ring supplied in the kit. Compatible with Optional
Flashes
The DiMAGE Z6 is equipped with a flash unit that will literally
light up your pictures. But if you need even more flash power,
consider the Konica Minolta Program/Maxxum Flash 3600HS(D) (
/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005YV4L/%24%7B0%7D ), 5600HS(D) (
/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000539VU/%24%7B0%7D ), or 2500(D) (
/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000CA0I6/%24%7B0%7D ). All of these
incredibly versatile and powerful flash units are compatible with
the DiMAGE Z6.