1. 4.0 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality prints up to 11 x 14 and beyond
2. 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom (for 12x total)
3. Capture up to 3 minutes of 320 x 240 video with audio; voice recording capability
4. Includes 16 MB Secure Digital card; also compatible with MMC cards
5. Powered by 2 rechargeable NiMH batteries (included with charger); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1

Editorial Review :

The Dimage F200 is a stylish 4.0 megapixel camera that can go anywhere you do. While the sophisticated automatic functions make photography simple, The Dimage F200 is also packed with functions that allow total control over image making. Features include a 4-megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom, and digital video that's limited only by your memory card.

Optics and Resolution
Employing the technology from the top-of-the-line Dimage 7Hi, the F200's high-precision electro-optical system is designed to maximize image quality. The system is built around a 4.1 megapixel interline primary-color CCD with 4.0 million effective pixels for fine high-resolution images and print enlargements up to 11 x 14 inches.

The sophisticated eight-element, seven-group 3x optical zoom lens design is only 24mm long--less than an inch when retracted. With a focal range of 7.8-23.4mm, it is equivalent to a 38mm-114mm on a 35mm camera. It can range from wide angle for landscapes and interiors to telephoto for intimate portraits and details of distant landmarks. The zoom lens also employs three aspheric elements to ensure sharp, contrasty images at all focal lengths.

The Dimage F200's digital zoom seamlessly takes over from the maximum focal length of the optical zoom without interrupting the monitor image. The digital zoom can extend the optical zoom's performance by four times in 0.1x increments giving the F200 an equivalent a 456mm lens on a 35mm camera. The combined optical and digital zooms give this compact camera an amazing 12x zoom range.

Storage and Transfer
Images can be stored on either Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) memory cards; a 16 MB SD card is included. Download image files to either a Mac or PC via USB connectivity, including any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.

Movie and Audio Modes
The Dimage F200 is not limited to recording still images. Video with audio can be captured at either 160 x 120 or 320 x 240 pixel resolution. The length of movie clips is only limited by the memory card capacity. The new Direct Video function allows the camera to be connected directly to a VHS or DVD recording deck.

The audio recording mode records up to 180 minutes of audio. Voice memo allows up to 15 seconds of audio to be attached to an image when it is captured. The audio-caption function can attach an audio track to any recorded still-image. The audio tracks can be played back in the camera.

More Features
Two copy functions allow image files to be duplicated in camera. An improved e-mail copy function allows a still image to be copied and resized to 640 x 480 or 160 x 120 pixels so that it may be attached to an e-mail message or posted on the Internet. The standard copy function makes a direct copy of a file onto the same or another memory card.

White balance controls how the camera interprets the color of the ambient lighting. Auto white balance compensates for changes in lighting automatically. Four preset white-balance settings, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, and fluorescent, can be selected for specific light sources. And for critical control over color, the custom setting allows the camera to be calibrated to the lighting conditions at the scene. All the camera's white balance controls are available for movie recording.

• 1.5-inch LCD monitor.
• Built-in flash with auto, red-eye reduction, and fill flash modes.
• Three metering modes: multi-segment, center-weighted, and spot.
• Four exposure modes are available: program, aperture priority, shutter priority, and manual.
• Camera sensitivity can be set to auto or to one of four ISO equivalent levels: 100, 200, 400, or 800.

Customer Review :

Hidden gem, the REAL Best Buy!

I had to make a choice between the F300 and the F200.
I chose the F200 for the following reasons:
- Unlimited movie mode
- Separate zoom lever
- Redefined button-layout
- Anti-reflective coating on LCD
- ISO800
Before I bought the F200 I got a Canon S400 (IXUS 400). I changed to the F200 for the following reasons:
- Full manual controls in an ultra-compact metal body
- Clean and VERY SHARP! pictures in all situations
- Outstanding macro pictures, SUPER macro mode!
- Nimh battery support
- Faster and smaller SD-Cards
(- and the unlimited movie mode of course.....)
- Information display on top of camera with battery meter!

Of course, there are some netagive issues, as with every photocam:
- No AF Assist lamp
- Higher than average noise from ISO400.
- LCD gets grainy on low-light situations
- A bit slow start-up time and zoom

Despite of the lack of an AF-assist lamp, the flash is quite strong! I don't really need that lamp. On my S400 the camera took the same quality photos without the lamp as with the lamp.

The photos are REAL sharp! I made comparisons between F200 and S400 photo qualities:
- F200 is much sharper and detailed
- The colours on F200 are more natural then the ones on the S400
- However, S400 took a bit better pictures in low-light. But the F200 is still better than average. Much better than the Sony P-series.

I was afraid from the slowness of the lens. Doesn't really a matter, believe me! It is acceptable, don't let you fooled by some negative reviews about how slow the F200 is. This is NOT THAT BIG PROBLEM, believe me.

Reviewing images is fast and a pleasure.
Slideshow has many settings, it is very useful if you plug it onto the TV.
I can record about 15-20 mins at the 320 res. and 40-45 mins at the 160 res. movies on my 256 Mbyte SD-Card. A REAL PLEASURE!

One of the big problems was that the F100 get turned on accidentally. This is not with the F200. It's build quality is strong as it can be!

All in all: a great camera, I just simply cannot give it a lower mark than a five.
It's not only good for point & shooters, it is a super choice for serious amateurs also since it has aperture, shutter priorities, manual white balance and EVERYTHING.

A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED CAMERA!
The price is low, I think this is the BEST BUY compact camera of 2003!

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This is the best camara I have tested.

I have been testing diferent digital camera like Kodak, Fujifilm, etc. and the Dimage F200 is the best I have tested.
I have not tried completely the camera, but this camera has many options that don't have other conventional digital cameras. I dont finish to read the manual.
It has unlimited movie time (limited only by the memory)
Slideshow is very useful if you plug it onto the TV, and you can record a 15 seconds commentary for a picture.
It is a very great choice if you are finding more that a symple digital camera. It is a highly recommended camera.

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A camera for an enthusiastic traveler

Easy to use, useful menu system for personal settings which are easy to set, a comfortable size to hold, a quick response to the telephoto, excellent image quality, especially at fine or above setting.

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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

Customer Review :

So reliable.. works even after a wash cycle !!!

Believe it or not.. I left the camera in the pocket of my shorts (it is soooo compact), and sent it through the complete wash cycle int he washer. To my complete amazement, the camera (including the battery and memory card) worked perfectly (after I let it dry for a day).

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The best camera for everyday and trips

No, this camera doesn't have the most pixels or the biggest zoom. However, you will use it the most for two reasons. It is small enough to take in a shirt pocket or purse. The main feature is "audio notation" which records 15 seconds of audio after each picture. When, you return from a trip, you don't have to try to remember what city or landmark you visited. In a few mouse clicks, you can create a slide show with your own voice describing the sites. Very few cameras have this feature, and some who have it don't know how to use it, but it is a great general purpose camera. Most people who see it in use ask what it is and how to get it.

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Minolta has made the best little point and shoot ever!

I was looking for a small camera that I could shove in a pocket and take wherever I went so that if a photo oportunity came about, I would have a camera ready. I was low on money, and found this camera refurbished. I read lots of reviews and compared this camera to other cameras with the same features. Buying this camera is definitely not a mistake! I have the basic case and an extra battery, and since the batteries only take about an hour and a half to charge I always have one ready when the battery in the camera dies (Which is usually after a full day of continuous photography).
The camera is incredible rugged, I have dropped it on more than one occasion, and it still works. Whether I am in school, at home, or pretty much anywhere, this I know that I am sure to get a good picture.
Now to adress some of the problems that people say this camera has:
1. anemic flash - Although the flash is a little wimpy, when you use it within about 12 feet of your subject it is fine.
2. picture quality - the picture quality is as good as any 3.2 megapixel camera. It just depends what setting you have it on. I always keep mine of the largest picture and fine quality(next level below tiff). If you are complaining about image quality, get a film camera, and wait until digital cameras get better. Film is the equivalent of about 15-20 megapixels.
3. 16 megabyte card - duh, you can't get many pictures on here that are even somewhat decent in quality. No matter what camera you buy, you will still have to buy a larger card if you want a good amount of pictures. I have a 256 megabyte card that holds 160 pictures on fine and about 38 in tiff mode.
4. Finger in the picture - yeah, I agree that if you have big hands this can become a problem. The best way to hold this camera, is to use the controls and take the picture with your right hand and hold the bottom left hand corner of the camera with your left hand to steady it.
5. this camera is not for professionals - I agree. If you want all the controls of a manually controlled camera, keep looking, however, the autofocus does do a nice job, and I don't understand why a camera with more things to adjust would be better for snapshots and and active lifestyle.
All in all, this camera is truly one of the most handy electronic gadgets that I can think of and I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CAMERA TO ANYONE.

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Best Daytime pictures

Overall this camera takes very good pictures and it is very compact. The only downside if any is when taking pictures in low light. Using flash the image is slightly underexposed and clor balance slightly off(can be easily corrected digitally later). In low light there is some noise at max resolution. If the image size is reduced to 2MP this noise is not seen but it reduces the resolution.
Overall very satisfied with the camera. I have also used a1000mA AC adapter at 4.5V to power it and it works fine.

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Went through the wash

Great camera. Easy to use, easy to retrieve pictures (no software needed! just drag and drop), and very compact.

So compact that I left it in my pocket and it went through the washer and dryer... doesn't work anymore (though I suspect its only the battery).

oh, btw: Battery life is lacking.




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Editorial Review :

This palm-sized, futuristically styled entertainment center contains 4 units in 1: a digital camera, an MP3 player, audio recorder and a webcam. With its high-quality Konica lens and ability to capture still pictures and movies, e-mini M is the ideal camera for producing stunning visuals for use in e-mails or on your Web page.The e-mini M features a CompactFlash slot for extra picture capacity and easy transfer of pictures and sound. Record notes about your pictures, reminders or messages and listen to your favorite music with the built-in MP3 player (CompactFlash card required). A built-in LCD color monitor gives you instant access to your images - only keep the ones you like! You can also display your images on a TV for convenient large screen viewing.

Customer Review :

Best!!!

Konica e-mini M Digital Camera/MP3 Player is a compact and stylish multi-function digital camera that helps you capture images perfect for emailing, digital photo albums and web pages. USB8MB CompactFlash. The e-mini M's integrated MP3 recorder lets you download and record music to enhance your digital images.video outputs allow it to be used as a monitor-mounted "computer cam.

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Amazing 4 in 1 Device with TV OUTPUT and Lots of ACCESSORIES

YAHOO HAS THE SAME CAMERA FOR NO LESS THAN $165 !
Check this link to compare prices:
http://search.shopping.yahoo.com/search/all?clink=&p=e-mini&tool=0&did=

Amazing 4 in 1 Device:
1 Digital still camera
2 MP3 player
3 PC camera
4 Audio recorder (built in mic)

TV OUTPUT (includes the cables)
SHOW EVERYONE THE PICS ON THE TV DURING THE PARTY!!

Includes:
1) Headphones
2) EXTRA MEMORY
3) Soft Case with Window and Belt Holder
4) AMAZING SOFTWARE to edit your photos (2 cds full of software)
5) Software for the MP3 Player
6) Cable for Connecting your cam to the TV!!
7)Cable to Connect Cam to your computer !!!
8) Batteries
9) Warranty Card
10) Manual
11) Tie Strap for Camera
12) USB Cable
13) Headphone holder pouch

Don't be fooled by others selling a imitation product for more.
This Camera is the industry wide known for its quality and they back it up with a better service.

Visit this link to see a camera layout and specifications:

http://www.konica.com/products/digital/cameras/eminim_layout.htm

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1. Compact digital camera with 5-megapixel CCD produces photo-quality 13 x 17 prints
2. 3x optical zoom; folded optics technology provides full-flat, non-protruding zoom lens
3. 2.5-inch anti-reflective LCD display; quick 0.5-second startup time; 15 MB internal memory
4. Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery; measures 3.3 x 2.2 x 0.9 inches (W x H x D)
5. Remanufactured to like-new condition; 90-day end-user warranty through Benji Electronics

Editorial Review :

Remanufactured Konica Minolta Dimage X60 5-Megapixel Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom Product Features and Technical DetailsProduct Features * Compact digital camera with 5-megapixel CCD produces photo-quality 13 x 17 prints * 3x optical zoom; fol

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1. Compact digital camera with 8-megapixel CCD produces photo-quality 16 x 22 prints
2. 3x optical zoom with anti-shake system; 2.5-inch rear LCD monitor with backlight function
3. Records high-resolution VGA movie clips (640 x 480); stores images on Secure Digital cards
4. Includes multifunction cradle for uploading photos or charging; 3.7 x 2.7 x 0.8 inches (W x H x D)
5. Remanufactured to like-new condition; 90-day end-user warranty through Benji Electronics

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