1. 5-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 13-by-17-inch enlargements
2. 2.8x optical zoom lens combines with 4.3x digital zoom for 12x total zoom
3. .5-second start-up time; 2-inch LCD monitor; PictBridge compatible
4. Store images on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards; 16 MB SD card included
5. Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included with charger)

Editorial Review :

The Konica Minolta DiMAGE X50 is handy enough to take anywhere and stylish enough to show everyone. Add the fastest-in-class startup time, 2.8X non-protruding optical zoom, 5-megapixel CCD, and large 2-inch LCD, and you've got a high quality digital camera in a sleek, compact package.The 5-megapixel DiMAGE X50 digital camera takes the DiMAGE X series' concept of "thin, fast and stylish" and adds even more speed.With its non-protruding zooms lens, the DiMAGE X50 fits neatly in a breast pocket and is ready when you are-thanks to the approx. 0.5-second startup time - to take those spur-of-the-moment shots and ensure that you never miss a photo opportunity. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection automatically selects the optimum shooting mode for the subject at hand, allowing you to take beautiful photos that match the needs of the particular scene. In short, the DiMAGE X50 makes it fast and easy for anyone to take beautiful, high-quality pictures anytime.The DiMAGE X50's 5-megapixel CCD and proprietary CxProcess II image processing technology combine to give superb quality images - pictures that reproduce the natural colors as faithfully as you see them with your own eyes. The zoom range gives everything from wide-angle shots to close-ups that are clearly focused as near as 10 cm from the subject, without the need to switch to macro mode. If you need to get even closer, the Super Macro mode based on Konica Minolta's newly developed optics system gives amazing close-ups as near as 6 cm.The DiMAGE X50 has a large 2-inch LCD screen whose easy-to-view menus equal greater ease of operation. And the slide cover protects the lens, so there's no need to worry about putting the camera inside a pocket or purse.

Customer Review :

Incredible camera, incredibly inept warranty service! They broke my camera!

The X50 is the ultra ultracompact! But mine had a very common problem. After weeks of normal use and NO DROPPING the LCD got stuck in the ultra high contrast mode! You can see "ghosts" on the screen when you turn it a certain way and you can read some of the menu items. I even used the included A/V cable to see the menus on my TV and adjust the contrast - no luck. So I did the online customer service request for a warranty repair and received the RMA. There was NO DAMAGE to the LCD, it just wouldn't display properly. My X50 still took wonderful pictures, I would just use the button to turn off the barely-functioning display. There were no other problems with my camera. Weeks later I was told by Sony/Konica/Minolta service that my camera (just a few weeks old) suffered from corruption and that they would CHARGE ME for the covered repair. I didn't pay, they sent it back totally BROKEN. No power, no pics, & no recourse for me. They refu$e to return it to the working condition it was in. THEY are CORRUPT!

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6 Months and Screen Already Broken

I bought this camera and within 6 months the screen broke. I would not recommend buying this camera, the company does not have a warranty and there is nothing to do once it is broken.

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Good camera, after two years autofocus fails, but fixable

In case your autofocus stops working (which mine did after attempting to zoom). Power cycling, reseting to factory default, lens cleaning did not help, but after several zoom outs and ins, the autofocus came back. Apparently, the zoom mechanicism some how interfered with the autofocus. Typically, I do not use the zoom feature and will avoid it in the future. Otherwise, for 2+ years, this has been a very good camera.

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Konica Minolta DiMage ultra compact digital zoom camera

I have found this camera to be one of the very best of its type. The operating system is ultra quick, fastest of any digital camera I have ever seen so you can grab that quick picture you might otherwise miss. The pictures are ultra sharp and can easily be enlarged to 11X14. The zoom feature is easy to use and there are more features then most people could ever use. The rechargeable battery lasts a very long time even when heavly using the flash. An added bonus is it has a real viewfinder that makes it easy to use in bright sun. It is easily pocketable, pants or shirt. Its one weakness is the viewscreen, which can be easily broken if the camera is accidently dropped on its edge. The camera is tough enough to keep working, but you'll have to wait to down load your SD card onto your computer to view your shots if you were unluckly enough to break the screen. In general, this is a tough little camera. Too bad Konica Minolta got out of the camera business and too bad Kodak or some other company didn't pick up this model or the X60 and continue manufacturing it. It would take a digital SLR to take better quality pictures.

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Konica Minolta Dimage x50

Great little camera.....fits in my purse. I love the fact that it has a rechargeable battery as I bought a second one so I am always ready!!! The battery holds a charge a long time. Good pictures and I find the camera easy to use.It has quite a zoom feature too. It has many features that I should use but I have not taken the time to learn about.

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1. 4-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 11-by-15-inch enlargements
2. GT 10x optical lens system combines with 4x digital zoom for 40x total zoom
3. TV-quality movie recording; 1.2-inch super macro mode; 1.8-second start-up time
4. Store images on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards
5. Powered by AA-size batteries

Customer Review :

Fantastic camera!

I bought this camera in 2004 and have used it extensively. I have taken it to Kamchatka, to Egypt, and many places in the US. This camera is capable of taking amazing pictures, easily and consistently. It works great, is easy to carry, and comfortable to use. Four years later, it's still my favorite camera to use when I want that 'special shot'. I wish Konica Minolta was still in business!

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My favorite camera

Konica Minolta Dimage Z2 4MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical ZoomFor more bang for the buck I would choose my Dimage Z2 anytime. It's fast on focus and outdoor shots are the best.

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I love this camera!!!

I have had this camera for almost 5 years. I have taken literally thousands of pictures with it and have never had a problem. I got it shortly after my son was born and have since used it to capture and freeze moments of his life. I take pictures almost on a daily basis not only of my family but also of nature and pretty much anything else that looks interesting. By no means am I a professional but in my opinion for a 5 yr old 4mp camera it still takes the sharpest most vibrant pictures. My mom recently bought my dream camera for herself and after using her camera then going back to my little minolta I still prefer my minolta.

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Konica Minolta out of camera business

After 2 1/2 years my Z2 camera stopped working. When I turn it on the shutter makes a noise and the memory light comes on and stays on. The lens does not extend. I went to the KM website only to find the company no longer makes cameras and Sony has taken the responsibility for repairs. Sony charges a flat rate of $181 to work on the camera, plus parts, and we pay the shipping to get it there. There is an internal battery in the camera but only the mfg can replace it. Will that cost me the flat rate +? Will replacing the battery fix my problem?

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Great Camera

Pros:
* Uses AA batteries and can take nearly 250 pictures without a flash on newly charged batteries.
* Outstanding picture clarity outdoors.
* Incredible pictures at night when set on a tripod or flat surface and using the timer. Can set shutter to stay open up to 15 seconds. Only Z2 & Z3 allow that -- later models only allow about 5 seconds.
* 10x zoom is awesome, and takes great pictures outdoors even when hand held without antishake technology.
* Hot shoe for adding a flash.
* Extremely easy to use. My 7 y/o takes great pictures and movies with it, can download and adjust to sepia or b/w all by himself.
* Camera is full of features: ISO 50-400, movies up to 800x600, night movie mode, auto or manual white balance, no special software or equipment needed to get pictures off camera, hook up to computer or tv for slideshow, 2 macro modes, multiple flash settings, burst mode, timer, sepia/b&w/vivid color/natural color modes, sharpnes & contrast controls, able to use additional lenses, etc.
* More rugged than it feels. It's our family camera -- used by little kids and adults. We've taken tens of thousands of pictures with it in all kinds of lighting and weather -- it's been dropped countless times -- and it still works faithfully taking great pictures.
* Uses SD cards.

Cons:
* When adjusting the zoom while taking a movie you hear the camera motor on the sound of the movie.
* No anti-shake technology. Available in the Z3 and up.
* Taking pictures indoors, in normal low light is a challenge sometimes.

I love this camera and am going to buy another Konica Minolta -- probably Z3.

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1. 5-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom; folded optics technology provides a full-flat, non-protruding zoom lens
3. 2.5-inch anti-reflective LCD display
4. Fast 0.5-second startup time; 0.08-second shutter-release time lag
5. Stores images on SD memory cards; includes 15MB of internal memory; powered by rechargeable Li-ion battery (battery and charger included)

Editorial Review :

This slim, stylish and fast 5 megapixel digital camera features a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor, fastest-in-class 1 startup time, 3x optical and 4x digital zoom capability, automatic Macro and Super Macro capability, Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection, and 15MB internal memory.With its non-protruding zoom lens, the compact Konica Minolta DiMAGE X60 is ready in an instant - thanks to the approximately 0.5-second startup time - to take those spur-of-the-moment shots and ensure that users never miss a desired photo. And the camera's sliding cover protects the lens, so there's no need to worry about putting the camera inside a pocket or purse. The camera's Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection automatically selects the optimum-shooting mode for the subject at hand, allowing photographers to take beautiful photos that match the needs of the particular photographic scene.The DiMAGE X60's 5-megapixel CCD and proprietary Konica Minolta CxProcess III image processing technology combine to provide photographers with high quality images - pictures that reproduce the natural colors as faithfully as they see them with their own eyes. The camera's zoom lens range covers everything from wide-angle shots to close-ups that are clearly focused as near as 4 inches from the subject, without the need to switch to macro mode. If a photographer needs to get even closer, the DiMAGE X60 also features a Super Macro mode to take extreme close-ups as near as 2 inches.

Customer Review :

Great Digital Camera: Lightweight & High Quality

The Konica Minolta DiMage camera is one of the best consumer cameras on the market. My fiance and I have this digital camera and have taken thousands of photos with it and have been very satisfied with the camera.

We love taking pictures, especially of beautiful scenery from our travels. We often post our photos online for family and friends and consistently receive compliments on the quality and color depth of the pictures. You can see some of our travel photos and judge for yourself at GoSightsee.com.

The camera is very lightweight, making it easy to carry in a purse or pocket. We recommend getting a carrying case that clips onto your belt or pants to protect the preview screen from getting scratched. This is the one that we like: Konica Minolta Deluxe Case for Dimage X, Xi, XG, X31, X50 & X60 Digital Cameras The camera case is black and has a magnetic button clasp. You can carry an extra memory card in it as well. It's worth the few extra dollars to keep your camera in good condition for years to come.

The Konica Minolta DiMage camera is very small and sleek and looks cool. People even ask us about our camera while we're taking pictures! The preview screen is large compared to the size of the camera. We also liked that it came with a rechargeable battery (which charges fully in about an hour).

I highly recommend this digital camera!

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Great small compact camera

I love this camera. My wife had the x50 and unfortunately I lost it while in a trip to DR. So I decided to buy another Minolta but this time upgraded to the x60 and its even better than my x50. The picture seems to be a little brighter and not as dark as the x50. But the camera is sexy and functional. I love the fact it can slip in my pocket and never be seen. But its also the reason I lost my first one because it is so small. But if you want a compact high quality digital camera, then the minolta x60 is for you.

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Rock solid Digi Cam

I have had this camera for over a year now and it still does a ok job. Its very durable as I dropped it onto solid tile floor twice , several times onto the street and all that happened was the battery flew out.The Batt cover does open very easy under normal condition anyway. Barely a dent or scratch. Overall it does a great job taking pictures for the average person.However you do at times see a purple line on the LCD when taking pictures under lots of sunlight. Red eye is also seen in my pictures using the flash at night. Taking video is not the best but does the job. The price is way more now than what I paid back in 2006-$299.00. So maybe the value has gone up?? This Camera would be better priced at the $150 range.

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WONDERFUL CAMERA/Minolta X60

I LOVE THIS PRODUCT...LIGHT WEIGHT AND COMPACT. VERY EASY TO USE. IT PRODUCES FANTASTIC PHOTOS AND VIDEOS....CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS CAMERA.
SONNY SCAFF
County Judge
Hamilton County
Jasper, Florida

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Point and shoot at its purest

After some researched, I brought the Kinica Minolta X60 to served as my backup to my Canon S2 IS. X60 is a small, slim and lightweight camera that is perfect for a quick photo almost anywhere because you can stick this camera almost anywhere on you.

This camera is almost a purest high quality point and shoot camera you can buy with your money. Everything on it is on automatic modes of one sort or another. There are nine modes including the automatic which actually decide which mode is best for the photo. Most of the modes can be found in most digital cameras like "sports" or "landscape". A child can take a good shot with this camera and it is near perfect for any beginner who walk into the digital camera age with their eyes shut.

There are few small things you can do to adjust and adapt your camera each shot. White balance can be adjusted, ISO from 50-400 can be adjusted, drive mode can be adjusted and other minor features that this camera come packed with. There is even an "anti-shake" indictor if your shutter speed is too slow and your hand is shaking too much. Use a tripod says the computer. The camera also come with a movie mode which is pretty basic as well.

The housing of this camera appears to be hard plastic with a metal feel. It seem to be well built. The large 2.5 inch LCD screen seem to be most vulnerable to damage and this may be the camera's only physical weak link. Proper care and attention would be needed, a good camera case for example is a must. The large 2.5 LCD is very nice. But remembered that it serves as your viewscreen for all your shooting. The controls are bit on the small sizes. There is no way you can handled the controls of this camera with gloves for example. People with long fingernails will have an easier time then people without.

The camera unfortunately, is not powered by AA batteries but by NP-700 ion battery. It got a decent life to it but I would encourage anyone buying this camera to buy couple more for back up. Buy it from a third party since Minolta overcharged for their NP-700 outragously. On the other side, X60 uses SD cards for its storage.

The software that come with your camera is pretty decent sort. Some people will used it and others will not. It pretty subjective.

Overall, this is a very good camera that should meet the needs of most point and shoot crowds. The small size and weight allowed it be taken almost anywhere. Only danger to that is that you might even forget that you have it with you. The camera appears to be very reliable, somewhat rugged and shoot well. This is a computer driven camera and basically all you have to worry about is point and shoot!

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1. 2.1 megapixel sensor captures 1600 x 1200 images for clear 8-by-10-inch prints
2. 3x optical plus 2x digital (6x total) zoom lens with autofocus
3. Included 8 MB Secure Digital (SD) card holds 13 images at default resolution
4. Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
5. Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery included

Customer Review :

Do NOT buy this camera used

After my first beloved Minolta Dimage X Camera was accidentally lost last year, I really wished to have another, as this camera took some of the best, clear, and beautiful pictures of any digital camera I had ever used or seen. I also never had a problem with it, so I looked for and purchased not one, but two used Minolta Dimage X cameras from two different Amazon sellers. The first camera's shutter button jammed after around 100 pictures were taken and no longer works. The second camera took nothing from day one but foggy, blurred pictures whenever the zoom lens was even slightly adjusted, and the only clear pictures were those that did not utilize the zoom option. And again, after taking only 125 pictures on the second camera the shutter button fell off and it also no longer works.
I'm out over $150.00 with two busted cameras and would not advise anyone to buy this camera used. I give this camera and my Amazon shopping experience "zero" stars.

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A small fun camera- - great features

I have had this camera for about three years, an it is a great machine.It is small, light weight, and it takes o.k. pictures. When I bought it, it only held 12 picture, (I don't know why)but I recently bought a new memory card,and it is great. You can make voice recordings, and take small video clips (35 seconds). The battery life is ok, but not what I would have wanted. Overall, this camera is a great digital camera.

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view finder out of alignment

After 2 years the view finder became distorted and out of alignment. Hopefully it can be repaired but there seems to be a lot of used cameras of this model advertised. I wonder why?

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Cheap plastic battery door - $181

Cute size encourages leisure use, but beware of the fragility of this camera. I dropped it and broke the cheap plastic battery cover and the tiny plastic battery hold-down tab. Minolta wanted $181 to replace. Seems like a rip-off since these are simple plastic parts and are easily accessible. Poor service.

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I lost it

I bought this when I was mobilized for OIF. I kept it in the pocket of my blouse the whole time, shooting pictures every where I went. Great shots, plenty of storage space. I never felt the need to use max resolution. Unfortuantely I lost it last week and am shopping for a replacement. I'm checking out the X31 and X50 which cost less than this one was.

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1. 8-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch photos
2. 3x optical zoom with Anti-Shake technology; 2.5-inch LCD
3. Multifunction cradle included
4. Records high-resolution VGA movie clips enhanced with Anti-Shake
5. Powered by lithium ion battery (included); stores images on SD cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Stylish and sophisticated the new 8 megapixel DiMAGE X1 is compact and very trendy. The DiMAGE X1 represents a combination of Konica Minolta's best imaging technologies including the revolutionary Anti-Shake technology and high-resolution movie clips. With a non-protruding 3x optical zoom lens, this camera takes sharp stills and beautiful movies. It also has a 2.5" LCD screen. Large, 2.5-inch LCD monitor ensures a clear view even under bright light Ultra-slim, sleek, and elegant body with a luxurious finish Multifunction cradle offers ideal connectivity with a computer or television High-Resolution VGA Movie Clips Enhanced with Anti-Shake Without a protruding zoom lens, the super-slim, flat body of the DiMAGE X1 measures just 3.7 x 2.7 x. 8 inches (W x H x D), the first time the DiMAGE X series models have achieved a body profile less than 0.9 inches in size / Weighs about 4 ounces (without battery installed) All images are stored on SD SecureDigital Digital-media memory cards Comes with its own convenient multifunction cradle. The cradle eliminates cumbersome cable arrangements and provides quick and easy connectivity for uploading and viewing images directly on a Computer or TV Autofocus system Video AF / Autofocus area Changeable between spot and wide (five-point AF) Exposure mode - Programmed AE Built-in multimode electronic-flash Supports these computer operating systems for data-transfer - Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000(Professional)/XP(Home/Professional), Mac OS 9.0-9.2.2/Mac OS X v10.1.3-10.1.5/v10.2.1-10.2.8/v10.3-10.3.9/v10.4-10.4.1, using USB connector Printing output control - Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge

Customer Review :

Can I rate this Negative 50?

This camera is terrible. The camera takes forever to start up. If you see something good and want to capture it on camera quickly....well just forget it. If you do happen to catch the image just a fair warning it will 90% of the time be so blurry you won't see it anyhow. If you like the way it looks when you pull it from your pocket ok just remember that it may look nice, but really really sucks. Buy something, anything but this camera.

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Amazing Product

I got this camera as a present a year ago, and dropped it in the ocean when I was on vacation...:( I bought an other camera, but the picture quality didn't live up to the standards set by the Dimage X1. So, I did a lot a research trying to find the Dimage X1 again. This is the most amazing camera ever -- to bad it's not in production any more. Picture quality is great. The anti-shake feature help to take the most amazing pictures. By far THE best digital camera I've owned.

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Good For 3 Years

I purchased this camera from London in 2005. It still working without issue, but its outdated now..take lot of time to save picture even in small size of pic.

It has got GREAT ANIT SHAKE Tech...but night vision is poor.

Charging dock is great and still working after 3 years....no issue yet.

But I would say, not to buy it as there are plenty of better cameras in market now...


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Not as good as the Dimage X50, Brand New?

This camera model does not have the fast action picture taking ability as the Diamge X50 model. The camera can has a very slow reaction time.

I also question whether the camera was brand new???? Amazon claime it would be, but it was missing the bag case and the SD card that the box said it should contain.

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STUNNING quality

Okay, I'd purchased this camera TWO years ago, and I'm still thrown by it's picture quality! Majority of my friends own Sony digital cameras, yet it doesn't come close to Konica Minolta Dimage X1! I constantly get compliments on my photo's, often everyone would ask if it's a professional DSLR camera that I'm using to get such wonderful quality! Though, I honestly have to agree that the shutter speed is one of the main disadvantages, along with some of the features and especially the bulky size & weight. Overall, I've been extremely happy with this product regardless of other's opinion, and I'm actually afraid of replacing it now that I'm so attached!!! Picture quality is stunning after TWO years!

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