Minolta DiMAGE A1Minolta updates their revolutionary five-megapixel electronic SLR with faster shutter speeds, an Anti-Shake mode, 14-bit A/D, and a tilting LCD monitor, among other improvements.<<Test Results & Conclusion :(Previous) | (Next): A1 Sample Images>> Reference: DatasheetReview First Posted: 08/08/2003, Updated: 11/10/03 |
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| General | |
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 Model Name: |
Minolta DiMAGE A1 |
| Model Number: | A1 |
| Camera Format: | SLR-style |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | |
| Street Price: | |
| Price Update Date: | 2007-02-07 |
| Date Available: | |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wired (RC-1000S or RC-1000L) |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material: | Metal |
| Operating System: | Windows, MacOS |
| Weight: |
19.8 oz (560 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | No |
| Size: |
4.6 x 3.3 x 4.5 in. (117 x 85 x 114 mm) |
| Warranty in Months: | |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 2560x1920, 2080x1560, 1600x1200, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution: | 320x240, 640x480 |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels): | 5.00 |
| CCD Size (inches): | 2/3" |
| CCD Filter Type: | RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer: | Unknown CCD |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Quality Levels: | 5 |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 200 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 7.14x |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Video AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | |
| Auto Focus Min Illum: | |
| Auto Focus Step: | |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Manual Focus Steps: | |
| Normal Focus Range: | 50 cm to Infinity 20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | 13 - 60 cm 5.3 - 24.5 in |
| Min Macro Area: | 2 x 1 mm 0.1 x 0.1 in |
| Min Aperture: | f/11.0 |
| Max Aperture: | f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.5 (tele) - f/11 |
| Aperture Step Size: | |
| Lens Thread: | 49 mm |
| Lens Thread Type: | Lens threads |
| Display | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Optical VF Type: | 0.44" 235k pixel TFT LCD EVF |
| Optical VF Accuracy: | 100% |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy: | 100% |
| LCD Size (inches): | 1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels): | 118000 |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 8.00 |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 100, 200, 400, 800 |
| ISO Rating Max: | 800 |
| Number of White Balance Settings: | 8 |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Custom |
| Manual White Balance: | Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time: | 30 |
| Shortest Shutter Time: | 1/16000 |
| Exp Adj Range: | 2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size: | 0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes: | 300-segment multi, center-weighted, spot |
| Spot Metering: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 |
| Flash | |
| Internal Flash: | Yes |
| No of Flash Modes: | 4 |
| Flash Modes: | Fill-Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Rear Flash Sync, Wireless |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters): | |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters): | 3.8 |
| Flash Range Description: | Wide: Approximately 1.6 – 12.5 ft. (0.5 - 3.8m); Telephoto: Approximately 1.6 – 9.8 ft. (0.5 - 3m) |
| No of Flash "Pops": | |
| Ext Flash: | Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Other Memory Types: | Microdrive |
| Memory Included (MB): | 16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format: | Yes |
| Compressed Format: | JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Video Out: | Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| External Connections: | Serial, USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection: | DC In |
| Included Software: | DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing | |
| Startup Time: | 3.230 seconds |
| Shutdown Time: | 3.000 seconds |
| Play -> Record: | 0.860 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res): | 2.600 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res): | 2.510 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE: | 0.610 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE: | |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus: | 0.220 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus: | 0.170 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format: | 2.280 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res: | 1.050 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res: | 1.250 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res: | 5 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | 2.800 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | 24.00 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res: | 15.00 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res: | 15.00 |
| Download speed, KB/second: | |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-400 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | Proprietary NP-400 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| More Information | |
| Notes & Features: | 640 x 480 movie mode only available for time-lapse movies. |
| Review URL: | Review |
| Test Shots URL: | Test Shots |
| Photo Gallery URL: | |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
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