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Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Quickly on the heels of its first dSLR, Konica Minolta shrinks the form factor and the price without losing in-camera image stabilization. Select a topic Reference: Datasheet Maxxum 5D Test Images Maxxum 5D Imatest Results --------------------------------- 1. Intro and Highlights 2. Field Test 3. Design 4. Viewfinder 5. Optics 6. Exposure, Drive Modes & Flash 7. Shutter Lag/Cycle Times 8. Operation & User Interface 9. Camera Modes and Menus 10. Image Storage & Interface 11. Video, Power & Included Software 12. Test Results & Conclusion --------------------------------- Print-Friendly Review Version Additional Resources and Other Links Reader Comments on Maxxum 5D Review --------------------------------- Digital Camera Comparometer (TM) --------------------------------- <-- Digital Cameras (Home) <-- Digital Camera Reviews Index <<Image Storage & Interface :(Previous) | (Next): Test Results & Conclusion>> Page 11:Video, Power & Included Software Review First Posted: 10/31/2005

Video Out

The 7D provides a video output jack with an accompanying video cable. The signal timing can be set to NTSC or PAL via the Setup menu. The Video output duplicates the contents of the LCD in all modes, permitting it to be used as an auxiliary viewfinder.

 

Power

The 5D uses an NP-400 rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack for power, or the optional AC adapter. The camera comes with a battery and charger and shows excellent battery life, but I highly recommend picking up a spare and keeping it freshly charged at all times.

Here are the power-consumption numbers I measured for the 5D in the lab, along with estimated run times, based on a single lithium-ion cell:

Operating Mode	Power (@6 volts on the external power terminal)	Est. Minutes (7.4v 1500mAh LiIon cell)
Capture Mode, w/LCD	420 mA	264
Capture Mode, no LCD	362 mA	307
Half-pressed shutter w/LCD	438 mA	254
Half-pressed w/o LCD	507 mA	219
Memory Write (transient)	403 mA	275
Flash Recharge (transient)	1552 mA	72
Image Playback	412 mA	270

Like most digital SLRs, the 5D's battery life is excellent, largely because it doesn't have to keep the CCD and LCD clocking away to frame its shots. With run times of over 6 hours in record mode (with the LCD off) and 2.5 hours in playback, a fully charged NP-400 battery will last most photographers all day. If you plan lots of shooting in continuous mode though, I'd suggest picking up an extra battery pack. (Oddly, the 5D's power consumption appears to be a little higher than that of the 7D. Battery life is still very good, just a little less than that of the 7D.)

 

In the Box

The 5D ships with the following items:

• Maxxum/Dynax 5D camera body
• NP-400 lithium-ion battery pack and charger BC-400
• Wide strap
• Video cable VC-500
• USB cable USB-2
• DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM
• Instruction manuals and registration information

 

Recommended Accessories

• Camera case
• Additional battery
• AC adapter
• BIG Compact Flash memory card (256MB to 1GB or larger recommended)