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Minolta Dimage 7Hi

Minolta updates their revolutionary five-megapixel electronic SLR with an external flash sync connection, faster continuous mode, an "extra fine" JPEG option, and increased color space flexibility.

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 10/15/2002

MSRP $1299 US

General
Model Name:	Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi
Model Number:	7Hi
Camera Format:	SLR-style
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$1299.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2002-09-30
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wired
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:	Metal
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	18.7 oz (530 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Size:	4.6 x 3.6 x 4.4 in. (117 x 91 x 113 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2560x1920, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480
Movie Resolution:	640x480, 320x240
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	5.00
CCD Size (inches):	2/3"
CCD Filter Type:	RGBG
CCD Manufacturer:
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?	Yes
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:
Min Aperture:
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.5 (tele) - ???
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:	49 mm
Lens Thread Type:	Lens threads
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	4.8mm 220,000 pixel-equiv. EVF
Optical VF Accuracy:	100%
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:	100%
LCD Size (inches):	1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels):	118000
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100, 200, 400, 800
ISO Rating Max:	800
Number of White Balance Settings:	9
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1 and 2, Custom 1, 2 and 3
Manual White Balance:	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	30
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/4000
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Spot Metering:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Self Timer:	10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	6
Flash Modes:	Auto, Off, Fill, Red-Eye Reduction, Rear Sync, Wireless
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):
Flash Range Description:	Wide: 1.6 - 12.5 ft. / 0.5 - 3.8m; Telephoto: 1.6 - 9.8 ft. / 0.5 - 3m
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	Yes
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync, Wireless
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2
Other Memory Types:	Microdrive (170MB - 1GB)
Memory Included (MB):	16.0
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF, CCD-RAW
CCD Raw Format:	Yes
Compressed Format:	JPEG, WAVE
Movie File Format:	MotionJPEG (MOV)
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 Software CDROM (Includes DiMAGE Viewer)
OS Compatibility:	Windows, MacOS
Performance Timing
Startup Time:
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:	0.500 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res:	0.500 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	0.500 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:	32
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	7.000
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	15.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res:	60.00
Movie Sec @ Min Res:	60.00
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	4 x AA
Usable Battery Types:	Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included:	4 x AA NiMH rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:	Similar to the DiMAGE 7i, but with the following changes: Built-in PC Sync connector compatible with both center-negative and center-positive studio lighting setups Color space can be selected for each picture (sRGB or Adobe RGB) Economy compression mode has been removed and replaced with a new lower-compression mode, 'extra fine' Shutter speeds in manual mode have been extended to 15 seconds (bulb mode still allows exposures to 30 seconds) The 3 frames per second burst mode has been extended to 10 frames in Fine JPEG, 7 frames in the new Extra Fine JPEG, 5 frames in RAW or 3 frames in TIFF Customisable user interface, including Select buttons/dials for memory recall and manual exposure settings Exposure bracketing only, or digital effects bracketing too ICC color profile can be attached to image files Default for delete confirmation (yes / no) Undo function if camera is accidentally reset New cool white fluorescent white balance setting, as well as two new custom settings (for a total of three) Black magnesium alloy body New contoured rubber grip Supports Print Image Matching II
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