3-megapixel sensor captures 2,048 x 1,536 images for prints at sizes up to 11 x 14 inches
7x optical plus 2x digital (14x total) autofocus zoom lens
Included 8 MB CompactFlash card stores 8 images at default resolution
Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
More batteries please I use this camera primarily for work. I work for a university and take pictures of large agricultural studies, etc. I need high res. pics. to blow up for powerpoint presentations and posters. I like using this camera for all the manual options that one has, and the great optical zoom. When taking pics. on the highest quality and res. I can blow them up to 16 x 20 for a poster with no problems. A solid camera that takes high quality images. The only problem, and this is a big problem, is battery life. I went... more info
Nice little camera,for a little while......... Had my Dimage 5 for about a year,and mostly was impressed.It took good pictures in bright light,but was difficult to use in low light.Took it to Mexico on vacation and got caught in a rainstorm.The camera got wet,and stopped working.I assumed it would start again as soon as I got it dried out,but it did not.Sent it to Minolta for repair,and was told it was economically not repairable.Paid 600.00 for it,got it wet once,goodbye camera.Now its useless.Not even heavy enough for a boat anchor!If you have... more info
Buyer Beware I bought my Dimage-5 last Spring and it had a defective battery compartment. The defect was obvious... The first battery powered images I got are summertime of 2002.
If it had worked "out of the box" I would rate this a four star camera...
good camera This camera takes very good pictures. The only major drawback is that it is a battery hog. If you buy this camera make sure you buy at least two sets of rechargeable batteries and a recharger that can recharge them quickly. You will be amazed at how quick this camera can kill batteries. The camera takes very good pictures and offers a lot of features that might be too much for the average user. If you want a simple point and shoot digital camera this is not for you. If you are buying for high quality... more info
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