Minolta Dimage S404Dimage technology and optics in a compact, stylish four megapixel design<<Test Results & Conclusion :(Previous) | (Next): Dimage S404 Sample Images>> Reference: DatasheetReview First Posted: 1/30/2002 |
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| General | |
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 Model Name: |
Minolta DiMAGE S404 |
| Model Number: | DiMAGE S404 |
| Camera Format: | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $499.00 |
| Street Price: | |
| Price Update Date: | 2007-02-07 |
| Date Available: | |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Infra-red |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material: | Metal |
| Operating System: | Windows, MacOS |
| Weight: |
11.8 oz (335 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | No |
| Size: |
4.5 x 2.5 x 2.3 in. (114 x 65 x 59 mm) |
| Warranty in Months: | |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 2272x1704, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution: | 320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels): | 3.95 |
| CCD Size (inches): | 1/1.8" |
| CCD Filter Type: | RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer: | |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Quality Levels: | 4 |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 140 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2.2x |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Video AF, wide and spot select |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No |
| 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: | 16 - 60 cm 6.5 - 24.5 in |
| Min Macro Area: | 74 x 56 mm 2.9 x 2.2 in |
| Min Aperture: | |
| Max Aperture: | f/3.0 |
| Aperture Range Description: | f/3.0 (wide) / f/3.6 (tele) - ??? |
| Aperture Step Size: | |
| Lens Thread: | 36 mm |
| Lens Thread Type: | Lens threads |
| Display | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Optical VF Type: | Optical real-image zoom |
| Optical VF Accuracy: | |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy: | |
| LCD Size (inches): | 1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels): | 122000 |
| Max Playback Zoom: | |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 64, 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max: | 400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings: | 6 |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Custom |
| Manual White Balance: | Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time: | 15 |
| Shortest Shutter Time: | 1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range: | 2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size: | 0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes: | 270 segment multi, spot |
| Spot Metering: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Self Timer: | 10 |
| Flash | |
| Internal Flash: | Yes |
| No of Flash Modes: | 5 |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, On, On w/ red-eye reduction, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters): | |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters): | 3.5 |
| Flash Range Description: | Wide: 1.6 – 11.5 feet (0.5 – 3.5 m); Tele: 3 – 9.8 feet (0.9 – 3 m) |
| No of Flash "Pops": | |
| Ext Flash: | No |
| Ext Flash Connection: | n/a |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | CompactFlash Type 1 |
| Other Memory Types: | |
| Memory Included (MB): | 16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format: | TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format: | No |
| Compressed Format: | JPEG, Mono WAVE |
| Movie File Format: | MotionJPEG (AVI) |
| 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 CD-ROM, ArcSoft PhotoImpression |
| OS Compatibility: | Win 98, 98SE, 2000 Pro, ME, XP or MacOS 8.6 - 10.1 |
| 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: | |
| Cycle Time Max Res: | |
| Cycle Time Min Res: | |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res: | 7 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | 1.300 |
| 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: | AA |
| Usable Battery Types: | Alkaline or NiMH (recommended) |
| Batteries Included: | AA Alkaline disposable |
| Battery Charger Included: | No |
| More Information | |
| Notes & Features: | Complies with PRINT Image Matching, Epson's color management technology. Lens has 11 elements in 9 groups (one AD glass element and two double-sided aspheric elements). Features 32MB SDRAM buffer memory. Body is aluminum. Shutter speeds 4 - 15 seconds available in bulb mode only. Has exposure bracketing capability (0.3, 0.5 or 1.0EV increments). Has voice memo feature allowing 5 or 15 seconds audio with each image. Three user-selectable sharpening levels (soft, normal, hard). Exposure, contrast and saturation compensation functions available. Has histogram function in playback mode. Claimed battery life of 90 minutes playback (alkaline) / 110 minutes playback (NiMH), or 40 frames (alkaline) / 150 frames (NiMH) with LCD on, 50% flash usage, no voice memo or instant playback. Comes bundled with neck strap, lens cap, USB cable, video cable, 16MB CompactFlash card, AA alkaline batteries, DiMAGE software CD-ROM, ArcSoft PhotoImpression CD-ROM. Optional accessories include RC-3 infra-red remote control, AC-1L AC adapter, CS-DG304 camera case, EBP-100 external battery pack. |
| Review URL: | Review |
| Test Shots URL: | Test Shots |
| Photo Gallery URL: | |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
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