1. 3.2-megapixel sensor captures 2,048 x 1,536 images for prints at sizes up to 11 x 14 inches
2. 4x optical/2x digital (8x total) zoom lens with autofocus
3. Included 16 MB CompactFlash card stores 15 images at default resolution
4. Automatically connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
5. Uses 4 AA batteries (alkalines included)

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Take your digital photography to a new level with the feature-packed and easy-to-use DiMAGE S304, which features a high-image-quality 3.34-megapixel 1.125-inch CCD. An all-glass lens, 7.15-28mm (35-140mm in 35mm equivalents), with 4X optical zoom, sets this camera apart from the competition with a combination rarely found in compact digital formats. An anomalous dispersion element and twin double-sided aspheric elements work together to minimize chromatic aberrations and reduce curvilinear distortion, giving you crisp, accurate, edge-to-edge imaging. Compose these images with the 1.8-inch, 122,000-pixel color LCD monitor or use the optical viewfinder for SLR-style shooting.

For professional results with the point-and-shoot style operation of the S304, you can choose from five pre-set modes: macro, portrait, landscape, night portrait, and text. For more creative shooting, use a wide variety of adjustable features, including manual focus, selectable ISO, custom white-balance controls, exposure compensation and bracketing, and a digital-effects control that allows adjustment of color saturation, contrast, and sharpening. A movable focus point allows for off-center compositions. Multisegment metering technology provides accurate exposures. Four resolution modes cover the range from film quality photographs to images for e-mail. Movie mode allows 60 seconds of live action and a voice-memo feature helps identify your work.

The DiMAGE S304 comes complete with 16 MB CompactFlash card, A/V cable, USB cable, Minolta Image Viewer Utility CD-ROM, four AA alkaline batteries, lens cap, and neck strap.

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1. 3.2-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 10-by-14-inch enlargements
2. Non-protruding 3x optical zoom combines with 4x digital zoom for 12x total zoom
3. Less than an inch thick; one-second start-up time; PictBridge compatible
4. Store images on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (16 MB SD card included)
5. Powered by AA-size batteries (alkaline included, rechargeable Ni-MH recommended)

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CL) INT) MINOLTA DIMAGE X31 DIG. CAM

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1. 5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
2. 2.0-inch LCD; 3x optical zoom
3. 12MB of internal memory
4. 5 Digital Subject Program modes; records movies in QVGA format
5. Stores images on SD memory cards; powered by AA-size batteries

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MD) CL) KONICA MINOLTA DIMAGE E-500

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1. 6-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 14-by-19-inch enlargements
2. 3x optical GT Hexanon zoom lens
3. 1.3-second start-up time; capture movie clips up to 30 seconds with audio; PictBridge support
4. Store images on Memory Stick or Secure Digital (SD) memory cards; 16 MB SD card included
5. Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery NP-600 (included with charger)

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Konica Minolta Dimage G600 Digital Camera - The DiMAGE G600's 6 megapixel CCD delivers high resolution and outstanding image quality that is truly amazing for such a compact camera and is powerful enough to reproduce extremely fine details and deliver stunning results even with prints larger than A3 size (18 x 14 in.) at 150 dpi. Multi-mode Electronic-Flash Up to 2816 x 2112 still picture resolution Up to 320 x 240 movie resolution Uses SD Memory Cards for storing images (16MB included) - We suggest purchasing a 256MB SD card or higher for more practical use. Also works with Memory Stick media Printing output - Exif Print and PictBridge Color and Monochrome modes Battery performance - Approximate continuous playback time - 180 minutes; Approximate number of recorded images - 160 frames Weight - Approximately 6.88 ounces without batteries or recording media

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1. 3.2 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 8 x 10 prints and medium-quality prints up to 11 x 14
2. 3x optical plus 4x digital (12x total) zoom lens with autofocus
3. Included 16 MB Secure Digital (SD) card
4. Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
5. Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery included

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Early Adopters Pick: November 2002. The world’s smallest, lightest 3.2-megapixel camera, with a revolutionary folded 3x optical zoom lens.

By incorporating a clever internal zoom lens, developing a slim new rechargeable battery, and using diminutive SD memory cards, Minolta's Dimage Xi is truly pocket-sized. The Dimage Xi features a 3.2-megapixel CCD sensor--an improvement over the 2-megapixel Dimage X--and a 3x optical zoom. Besides increased resolution, the Dimage Xi has several other enhancements, including selectable ISO settings, optional date imprinting, spot autofocus (AF), an improved antireflection LCD, and automatic e-mail file copy creation.

Optics and Resolution
The Dimage Xi has a 3-megapixel sensor with a maximum resolution of 2,048 x 1,536 pixels, enough detail for photos from 4 by 6 inches to 11 by 14 inches. It also features a 3x optical zoom (equivalent to a 37-111mm on a 35mm camera) and a 4x digital zoom for a total 12x zoom.

This lens employs five aspheric elements (including two double-sided) to ensure sharp, contrast-rich images at all focal lengths. In spite of its compact dimensions, the optical zoom has a fast, maximum aperture of f2.8-f3.6 (wide to telephoto), which allows images to be captured in low light with little noise.

Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on stamp-size Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard memory cards. The Dimage Xi comes with a 16 MB SD card. Images can be transferred to your Mac or PC via USB, and the included audio-visual cable lets you view images and film clips on your home TV.

Movie Mode
In movie mode, the Dimage Xi captures 320 x 240 pixel video (with audio) for up to 35 seconds at 15 frames per second. The QuickTime Motion JPEG format offers a limited resolution, which is great for capturing a short movie that can be e-mailed to friends and family.

More Features
The Dimage Xi's most unusual feature is its internal zoom lens. While most digital cameras are built like their film counterparts--with a telescoping zoom lens protruding from the front--the lens assembly in the Dimage Xi is arranged vertically inside the camera, with the sensor at the very bottom, like a periscope in a submarine. This layout allows for a slim camera with a full 3x optical zoom. In addition, startup times are faster, since you don't have to wait for the lens to extend before shooting.

Other features include:

• Audio caption recording of up to 15 seconds
• 1.5-inch TFT LCD screen
• Flash modes: auto, red-eye reduction, night portrait

Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery NP-200 (included). It measures 3.3 by 2.8 by 0.8 inches and weighs 4.6 ounces. This package includes the Dimage Xi digital camera, battery and battery charger, USB and AV cables, hand strap, and Dimage software and viewer CD-ROM and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.

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