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Konica Minolta Dynax Maxxum 7D At long last, Minolta SLR owners have a *very* worthy body to use with their lens collections! Select a topic Reference: Datasheet Maxxum 7D Sample Images Maxxum 7D Imatest Results Maxxum 7D Photo Gallery! --------------------------------- 1. Intro and Highlights 2. Overview/Field Test 3. Design 4. Viewfinder 5. Optics 6. Exposure & Flash 7. Shutter Lag & Cycle Time Tests 8. Operation & User Interface 9. Camera Modes & Menus 10. Image Storage & Interface 11. Video, Power, Software 12. Test Results & Conclusion --------------------------------- Print-Friendly Review Version Additional Resources and Other Links Reader Comments on Maxxum 7D Review --------------------------------- Digital Camera Comparometer (TM) --------------------------------- <-- Digital Cameras (Home) <-- Digital Camera Reviews Index <<Image Storage & Interface :(Previous) | (Next): Test Results & Conclusion>> Page 11:Video, Power, Software Review First Posted: 11/27/2004, Updated: 02/01/2005

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 7D 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 7D 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	302 mA	367
Capture Mode, no LCD	302 mA	367
Half-pressed shutter w/LCD	537 mA	207
Half-pressed w/o LCD	461 mA	241
Memory Write (transient)	573 mA	n/a
Flash Recharge (transient)	1770 mA	n/a
Image Playback	510 mA	217

Like most digital SLRs, the 7D'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 and better than 2.5 hours in playback, a fully charged NP-400 battery will last most shooters all day. If you plan lots of shooting in continuous mode though, I'd suggest picking up an extra battery pack.

 

The 7D ships with the following items:

• Maxxum/Dynax 7D camera body
• NP-400 lithium-ion battery pack and charger BC-400
• Wide strap WS-4
• Video cable VC-500
• USB cable USB-2
• LCD Monitor Protection Panel MPP-100
• DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM
• Instruction manuals and registration information

 

Recommended Accessories

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