[D-SLR] Konica Minolta Dynax 7D

Anoniem: 22659 schreef op maandag 16 mei 2005 @ 16:17:
Vreemd, in hun flyer staat ie voor 1299,-

mphilipp schreef op donderdag 02 juni 2005 @ 21:41:
Effe ongenegeerd kicken.

Het gaat goed met de prijs van de D7D body...nu al nèt onder een rug. Tegen de kerst schat ik 'm op een honderdje of 8...wordt ie toch heeeel erg interessant. Hij is van mij, hij is van mij! Ik ga alvast een brief aan de kerstman schrijven.

Anoniem: 118819 schreef op vrijdag 03 juni 2005 @ 09:57:
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De goedkoopste prijs die ik tot nu toe heb gezien is 999 euro en bij top-foto is ie 1099... Beiden zonder kitlens, maar ja die's toch brak heb ik hier gelezen

terpie schreef op vrijdag 03 juni 2005 @ 23:10:
Ik vind de Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC wel interessant. Heeft iemand hier ervaringen in combinatie met de D7 mee ?

http://www.sigma-benelux.nl/products/lens/product.php?pid=50

Anoniem: 22659 schreef op maandag 06 juni 2005 @ 13:05:
Als het financieel mogelijk is zou ik eerder kiezen voor een 18-125 lensje vanwege de betere optische prestaties. Dan je lange tele aanhouden voor een superbereik. Verder zou mijn voorkeur uitgaan naar een merk als Tamron aangezien bij Sigma er in de toekomst de noodzaak bestaat om het objectief te rechippen als er een nieuw model camera uitkomt (en je weet nooit wanneer je een nieuwe body koopt/ moet kopen). Optisch nog beter is een 28-75/ 2.8 van Tamron aan te schaffen (is identiek aan de nieuwe versie van Minolta, aangezien dit objectief hetzelfde objectief is) en dan een 18-55 erbij aan te schaffen. Ik moet er wel bij zeggen dat ik geen idee heb van de prijzen van 18-125 of 18-200 objectieven. Ik weet wel dat de Tamron 28-75 in Duitsland verkrijgbaar is voor net over de 300 euro.

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Anoniem: 139011 schreef op maandag 27 juni 2005 @ 09:24:
Sprak gisteren een fotohandelaar die beweerde dat binnen enkele weken een opvolger van de D7D uitkomt. Is er iemand die dit kan (en mag) bevestigen?

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July 4, 2005
A new digital SLR from Konica Minolta will be unveiled to the photographic press on 11 July, the company has announced today.
Indications suggest that the camera will be a budget-priced consumer model.
We will bring you more details as soon as we can.

Van: David Kilpatrick <iconmags3@btconnect.com>
Antwoordadres: Minolta@yahoogroups.com
Aan: Minolta@yahoogroups.com
Datum: 5-jul-2005 10:42
Onderwerp: Re: [Minolta] New KM DSLR


Actually, KM did not announce this. They invited AP to press conference,
and made it clear this was the launch of a new DSLR, and set an embargo
of July 15th on the information, which AP has in effect broken. They are
not supposed to print news about press conferences, any more than the
details of the camera, in advance of an embargo. In theory you will not
hear anything about the new DSLR until July 15th.

I am attending. Since the embargo has been broken, you might as well
know that the DSLR and system accessories will be launched in the
morning, to a guest list interested in cameras at this level, and
further consumer cameras will be launched in the afternoon to a larger
invited list of journos presumed not to be interested in something as
advanced as the new DSLR.

Make of this what you will - new DSLR, new system elements, only of
interest to serious photo press not general consumer. Probably means it
will be entry level with a battery grip :-)

I'm sure that the embargo will be broken by late Monday but not by me.
Check iconpublications website on the 15th.

David

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OK folks, this is interesting. Popped into a large Dixons store in London yesterday to play with a 7D. (Am still saving up but need to fondle one every few weeks to maintain the lust.) First of all, it was priced WITH the 18-55mm lens at just £899. (Or was it £799, I cannot remember.) Either way, the rep pointed out that it was a discontinued model, and that all Dixons products whose prices ended in '7' had been discontinued by the manufacturer. He was right! There were 6 or 7 other cameras in the display case, mainly Canon and Nikon, and each was an obsolete model, IE, Nikon D70, which has been replaced by the D70s. The 7D price ended in something like .37p. Having had a brief stint in retail I can confirm that such systems are used to help the reps. Anyway, all of this points to an imminent replacement for the 7D. With the price with lens so low, if you're impatient and worried the replacement may cut corners (smaller LCD etc?), it's certainly worth buying a 7D before they sell out. Incidentally, the rep tried to interest me in the Canon 350D. I responded (somewhat aggressively), "have you held a 7D in your hands and then held a 350D?" One is a safe choice for the small fingered snap happy consumer, while the other is a photographer's camera. And I made him hold the 7D. He got my point!

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EXX schreef op maandag 11 juli 2005 @ 11:44:
Leak Photos of Dynax 5D?

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edit:

Dit bericht vond ik ook in 't dpreview KM SLR forum:


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Het begint er dus echt op te lijken dat er wat nieuws in aantocht is.

Elite_Dead schreef op maandag 11 juli 2005 @ 14:13:
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Blijf het een erg vage actie vinden als de 7D nu al een opvolger krijgt (en ik heb dat ding verdomme nu net 3 weken )

Maar opzich, er zou net zo goed een communicatie fout gemaakt kunnen zijn bij dixons. Is een groot concern enz, en dan loopt de communicatie vaak ietwat stroef

Anoniem: 103538 schreef op maandag 11 juli 2005 @ 14:22:
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Is de 5D geen budget-SLR dan? Ik denk niet dat het een opvolger is voor de 7D

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Femme schreef op maandag 11 juli 2005 @ 14:27:
Ik denk niet dat je bang hoeft te zijn dat je een verkeerde prijs voor de 7D hebt betaald. Een 7D opvolger zal waarschijnlijk weer rond het prijsniveau van 1500 euro op de markt worden gezet, anders zijn verbeterde features zoals een sensor met een hogere resolutie niet mogelijk. De prijs van de Dynax 7D is op dit moment gewoon erg goed.

T.T. schreef op maandag 11 juli 2005 @ 14:31:
Ze had al Konica-Minolta lenzen en daarom had ze de 7D gekocht. Echter het eerste model had backfocus problemen, na meerdere zeeeeeer lange reparatie-periodes (meer dan een maand) kreeg ze de camera terug zonder dat er iets verbeterd was.

tazzman schreef op maandag 11 juli 2005 @ 14:53:
Da's allemaal erg ellendig maar waarschijnlijk heeft niemand d'r verteld dat backfocus problemen echt niet alleen een probleem van de body is.

Een backfocus probleem kan namelijk ook heel goed een combinatie zijn tussen body en lens of alleen de lens zelf. Veelal is er technisch niets defect aan zowel body als lens alleen zijn deze niet of slecht gecalibreerd.

Het opsturen van ZOWEL de body als de lenzen kan wonderen doen - mits Konica-Minolta serieus de tijd neemt om het probleem te achterhalen en zowel lens als body op elkaar af te stemmen.

Bij Canon zijn er ook diverse bodies die in combinatie met bepaalde lenzen ook backfocus problemen opleveren. Als dit zowel Canon bodies als lenzen zijn, dan is het advies van Canon doorgaans ook om zowel body als lens op te sturen en veelal worden de problemen dan verholpen.

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Elite_Dead schreef op maandag 11 juli 2005 @ 14:13:
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Blijf het een erg vage actie vinden als de 7D nu al een opvolger krijgt (en ik heb dat ding verdomme nu net 3 weken )

T.T. schreef op maandag 11 juli 2005 @ 14:31:
Mijn nichtje gaat vandaag haar Dynax 7D camera terugbrengen en geld terug eisen.

I have all the info here and it is embargoed until Friday - don't know
who is releasing it, sorry, I can post anything myself and would not
break the embargo.

For what it is worth, the UK launch quite definitely includes an option
for the 18-70mm lens to be included as a kit. The 18-70mm will be the
same price as lenses like the Sigma 18-50mm kit lens or the Canon
18-55mm, and will effectively undercut the rival companies by providing
an 18-70mm at the same price as previous 18-50s. For the kit, this price
will be halved - a very small amount extra will be paid for the
body+lens compared to body alone, which indicates that KM intend to sell
the kit in a big way. And the SRP UK will be much less, before any
future street discounts, than I paid for my A2.

I've looked at the spec in detail and it is all predictable; I am in two
minds as to whether to buy one of these as a second camera, or a second
7D body at the new lowered price. All the basic features I need are
present as far as I can see.

KM have used a material for the body shell which has a long history in
Minolta SLRs and I would reckon from the design, layout and specs that
they really plan to take the market by storm. While the Nikon D50 has a
little trouble competing with the EOS 350D - smaller sensor and no AS -
the KM 5D looks SO friendly for the beginning user and the AS is a
killer feature.

I know you will all have read the entire specification anyway before I
get to be able to talk about it!

David

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David Kilpatrick <iconmags3 at btconnect.com> aan Minolta

I can tell you without breaking confidence that the 7D and 5D appear in
a tpye of logo used in the press material which indicates that far from
being discontinued, the 7D is a marketing partner with the 5D. You may
care to study prices of the 7D closely very soon too. New prices are to
be announced along with the 5D's prices. I won't tell you if it's going
up or down :-)

Rumour is a very bad guide. From what I've got in my hands, along with a
ground-breaking consumer cam launch, KM is just getting into its stride.
If you are looking at the future, think Canon, Konica Minolta, Nikon in
that order.

David

Found the 5D Spec from the following site in Taiwan:

http://www.minolta.club.tw/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=15721

Translated below:

1. Same CCD as 7D (6MP)
2. ISO 100~3200 same as 7D
3. 2.5" LCD but with lower resolution
4. Same AF system as 7D
5. Same viewfinder as 7D (Same magnification and frame coverage etc.）
4. No Vertical Grip
5. One control dial for adjusting Aperture and Shutter
6. One Drive mode dial (Exposure compenstation and Mode selection)
7. Built in AS
8. Has FUNC button (Similar to A200)
9. Small and light
10. MSRP in Japan 99800 Yen or US$891 or 739 Euro

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Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D 6 Megapixel Digital SLR Body

# Body-integral CCD-shift Anti-Shake Technology reduces blur caused by camera shake and supports all Maxxum AF lenses including the upcoming line of “DT” Lenses.
# 6.1-megapixel CCD and Konica Minolta’s original image processing technology CxProcess III renders images in sharp detail
# A large, 2.5-inch color LCD monitor provides clear image viewing and data display
# Comprehensive image adjustment and control for creative applications
# Easy and Intuitive Operation in a stylish, compact and lightweight package

Built-in Anti-Shake Performance with All Maxxum System Lenses
The Maxxum 5D inherits the revolutionary technology of the Maxxum 7D – the world’s first digital SLR with built-in Anti-Shake Technology and CCD Shift mechanism that is compatible with all Maxxum system lenses including Konica Minolta’s soon to be introduced line of Digital Technology “DT” lenses.

This award winning Anti-shake technology was selected as “European Photo Innovation of the Year 2004 – 2005” by EISA and provides the equivalent compensation effect with a shutter speed 2 - 3 stops slower.

Konica Minolta’s Anti-Shake Technology makes it possible to reduce blur caused by camera shake, even when taking photos in dimly lit or twilight scenes, in natural light with a telephoto lens, as well as macro shots – without relying on a higher ISO setting or the aid of a flash or tripod. Anti-Shake responds quickly to both broad, slow-swaying motion of the camera body and the higher frequency shaking typical of camera shake caused by the photographer’s hands.

The Anti-shake Technology can be switched on or off via a dedicated switch on the camera’s back, and an Anti-shake indicator is displayed on the viewfinder to keep the user informed when it’s active.

Large CCD and Advanced Image Processing Technology
Integrating Konica Minolta’s advanced technologies for photo-imaging excellence, the Maxxum 5D boasts an advanced LSI (image processing engine) and CxProcess III technology designed to provide stunning, natural-looking images.

As Konica Minolta’s original image processing technology, CxProcess III optimizes four essential elements:
1) Sharpness to take full advantage of the advanced optical technologies incorporated into the lens, presenting rich detail and realism without losing the quality of defocused images,
2) Color reproduction to ensure that colors are rendered just as the human eye perceives them such as the subtle hues of natural blue, red, and skin tones,
3) Gradation reproduction to render both clearness and deep presentation of gradations for both shadows and highlights, and
4) Noise reduction to achieve a natural, impressive presentation of textured images.

Big, Bright 2.5-inch LCD with Navigation Display
Providing a better view for better photos, the Maxxum 5D incorporates a large, 2.5-inch LCD monitor that also works as a Navigation Display for camera settings. For even greater convenience, the display automatically switches from horizontal to vertical format when shooting in upright “portrait” format and lets users adjust the size of the on-screen text.

Comprehensive image adjustment and control for creative
a) Digital Subject Program Selector
The Digital Subject Program Selector offers photographers five convenient options: portrait, sports, landscape, evening sunset view, and night view. Using the exposure mode dial, users simply select an appropriate option for their chosen scene, and the new Maxxum 5D automatically selects an appropriate exposure control, AF mode, and image-processing program. This function makes it quick and easy for anyone to take beautiful shots without the need for complicated settings.

b) Digital Effect Control
Adding a step of creative flexibility above the Digital Subject Program Selector, the Digital Effect Control lets users select an option among ten scene types, edit the parameters to their preferences, and then store the settings. Once a scene is selected, the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D automatically sets appropriate image processing and image quality parameters. The exposure can then be manually selected so photographers can customize the contrast and sharpness saturation parameters within five steps from the default values to create the exact look they want.

c) Color temperature setting:
In addition to AWB (auto white balance), PWB (preset white balance), custom white balance and color temperature settings, the Maxxum 5D offers added creative freedom with CC (Color Compensation) filter effects and Color Temperature fine-tuning in 100K increments. And, the camera’s G9 (Green) to M9 (Magenta)
range enables precise white balance adjustments for difficult lighting situations.

d) White-Balance Bracketing:
Offering a new level of convenience and efficiency, this function lets photographers take a shot in differing color temperature settings with two options for their desired color temperature range. Based on the range, the Maxxum 5D records three frames per shutter sequence so users can manually select their favorite frame after the shot.

e) Zone Matching:
An inherited feature of the acclaimed Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D, high-key and low-key tone capture extend CCD dynamic range and adjust tone curves to ensure precise reproduction of gradations and suppress noise in low-lighting shots. For example, using high-key mode to take wedding photos under direct sunlight, the fine details of a bride’s white flowers, gown, and train can be reproduced accurately. In comparison, using low-key mode, the texture of a black dress in a dark room can be captured in detail without noise interference.

Easy and Intuitive Operation
a) High-performance, high-speed autofocus (AF)
The Maxxum 5D’s high-performance AF system offers exceptional accuracy with a central, cross hair type, 9-point and 8 line AF sensor array that enables high-precision Predictive Focus Control as well as high-speed Subject Tracking for accurately focusing on moving subjects – an indispensable asset in action and sportsphotography.

b）Smooth, Responsive Continuous Shooting
The Maxxum 5D lets users capture up to 10 frames at a speed of approximately 3 frames per second (in Large/Fine JPEG mode). The camera’s high recording speed enables users to continue shooting smoothly afterwards.

c) User-friendly dials and controls
The Maxxum 5D offers a simple, user-friendly configuration of dials and controls that even beginner SLR camera users will quickly feel familiar with. Added functions provide users who are moving up from more basic models with intuitive control; for example, the exposure mode dial also operates the five options of the Digital Subject Program Selector, and an independent lever ensures quick and easy white balance control. Electronic menus display adjustable parameters to meet the demands of advanced photographers, and a menu call button simplifies menu navigation. Enhancing ease of use further still, operating procedures that use common keys have been standardized across functions/screens so that users can navigate intuitively without having to refer the instructions.

d) High-performance viewfinder
A bright, clear optical viewfinder displays essential shooting parameters at the bottom of the frame, providing users with all the information they need to make creative adjustments quickly. It also incorporates a spherical acute matte focusing screen for accurate, bright critical focusing assessment. And, to accommodate the camera’s smaller design, the Maxxum 5D employs a newly developed forward-bend finder optical system and roof-mirror type of pentaprism.

Durable, Compact Body and High-Quality Texture
The Maxxum 5D enhances camera reliability through its strong build quality. The body is constructed using sturdy glass fiber plastic, making it lighter and smaller than the Maxxum 7D by about 22% in volume, while a functional rubber grip based on new ergonomic design research provides an ideal hand fit.
MAXXUM 5D Features
General Features
Effective Megapixel Count: 6

Flash: Built-in
LCD Display Size (Inches): 2.5
Dimensions
Weight (Pounds): 1.3

Depth (Inches): 2.6
Height (Inches): 3.6

Width (Inches): 5.1
MAXXUM 5D Supplied Accessories
# Dedicated lithium-ion battery
# Lithium-ion battery charger
# Wide Strap
# Accessory Shoe Cap
# Body Cap
# Eyepiece cap
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# Video cable
# USB cable
# Digital Camera Software CD-ROM
MAXXUM 5D Specifications
Type Interchangeable-lens digital SLR camera
Lens Minolta A-type bayonet mount
Number of effective pixels Approx. 6.1 million (**3016 x 2008)
CCD Total pixels: 6.3 million, 23.5mm x 15.7mm (APS-C size equivalent) Interline primary-color, interlace scan
Unit cell size **7.8 x 7.8 um
A/D conversion 12 bit
Buffer memory (SDRAM) **64MB

Recording media Type I and Type II CompactFlash cards, Microdrive, SD memory card/ MultiMedia Card (with SD-CF1 in use)
File format JPEG / RAW / RAW+JPEG (DCF 2.0-compliant, DPOF (supported by printing functions in ver. 1.1), Exif 2.21)
Folder name formats Standard, Date
Number of recorded pixels L:3008x2000, M:2256x1496, S:1504x1000
Image quality modes Standard, Fine, Extra-Fine, RAW, RAW+JPEG (Fine)
Aspect ratio 3:2
Delete function Available. Single frame, Marked frames, All frames in folder, or All frames in card can be delated.
Lock function Available. Marked frames, All frames in folder, or All frames in card can be locked
Format function Available (FAT12,16, 32 supported)
Viewfinder type Eye-level fixed pentaprism (** Roof mirror type pentaprism (silver evaporated))
Field of view 95%
Eye-relief Approx. 20 mm from the eyepiece / 16 mm from the eyepiece frame , in -1 diopter (-1 m - 1)
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1)

Diopter control Adjustable from -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focusing screen Spherical Acute Matte (G-type) (Interchangeable screen is not available)
LCD monitor 2.5 inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT color, backlight LCD (**with 3 fluorescent lamps). Total pixels: 117,000.
Frame rate (Live view) -
Languages English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Other display functions Navigation system (Enlarged display, Automatic rotate function)
Autofocus system TTL phase-detection system with CCD line sensors (9 point 8 lines with center cross-hair sensor)
Autofocus area Wide focus area, Any local focus area is selectable from 9 point sensors.
Autofocus sensitive range EV -1 to +18 (at ISO100)
AF illuminator Available. (with preflash) 1.0 - 5.0m (3.3 - 16.4ft.). (TBD)
Focus mode Autofocus (AF)/ Manual focus (MF) can be selected.
Autofocus mode : Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Automatic AF (AF-A), Direct Manual Focus (DMF)
Focus lock Available (by pressing the shutter release button halfway down, Spot AF button)
Exposure mode P/Auto mode (Programmed AE with program shift), A (Aperture priority),S (Shutter priority), M (Manual).
Digital Subject Program Selection Portrait, Sports action, Landscape, Sunset, Night scenes
Metering range EV 0 to +20 (EV +3 to +20 in spot metering) *at ISO100 with f/1.4 lens
Exposure control range -
Metering TTL Metering using 14-segment Honeycomb-pattern SPC. (14-segments Honeycomb-pattern/Center-weighted, Spot metering)
AE lock Available (automatically set at AF lock, AE lock button)
Exposure compensation +/- 2EV in 1/3 increments
Camera sensitivity Auto and 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200 ISO equivalents.
Shutter Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed range 30s - 1/4000s, Bulb (Flash sync. 1/160s (Anti-shake OFF), 1/125s (Anti-shake ON)
Flash metering ADI, Pre-flash TTL
Flash coverage Equivalent to a 18mm focal-length lens (TBD)

Flash mode
Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear flash sync, Wireless / Remote off camera flash *, High-speed sync. *
* with ProgramFlash 5600HS(D), 3600HS(D)
Guide number 12 (in meters at ISO100)
Build-in flash range -
Flash compensation +/- 2EV in 1/3 increments
Built-in flash recycling time 3s (approx)
External flashes ProgramFlash 5600HS(D), 3600HS(D), 2500D, Macro Twin Flash 2400, Macro ring Flash 1200
White balance control Automatic, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Tungsten, Fluorescent), Custom, Color temperature (Color temperature: 2500 to 9900K, CC Index: +/- 9 steps)
Bracketing (Exposure) Exposure: 0.7 / 0.3 Ev increments, Number of brackets: 3frames
Bracketing (Other) White balance bracket(Increment: 2 steps, Number of frames: 3 frames)
Continuous advance Approx. 3 fps, Maximum 5 frames (RAW)
(Maximum 3 frames (RAW+JPEG))
High-speed continuous advance -
UHS continuous advance -
Interval -
Self-timer 10s, 2s (delayed shutter mirror lock-up function)
Indicated with LED.
Color modes / Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB, Adobe RGB (ICC)
Digi-tone function (*1): 8 modes (Natural, Natural+, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night scenes, Night portrait, B/W)
The contrast, color saturation, sharpness are also manually adjustable in +/- 2 steps.
*1: With this function, settings of image processing such as contrast, saturation, sharpness, white balance and a like will be controlled automatically. (When AdobeRGB is selected, Digi-tone function modes cannot be selected.)
*2: When B/W is selected in Digi-tone, optional setting of color saturation is disabled.
Noise reduction Available (at 1s or longer shooting, ON/OFF selectable)

Anti-shake
Available. CCD-shift type Anti-shake system with anti-shake indicator in viewfinder.
**Compensation: With shutter speeds 2 to 3 stops slower. (Actual effect varies depending on shooting conditions and the lens used)
Other recording functions Instant playback, Customizing, Zone matching , Depth-of-field preview
Playback functions Single-frame(Image only, Image and various statuses, Image, Image, various statuses, and Histogram), Index(Selectable from 4/9/16 frames), Enlarged playback (Up to approx. 5x), Luminance limit display, File browser, Slideshow, Auto Rotation playback (ON/OFF selectable)
Audio signals Available during self-timer count down or when focus is locked.
Printing output control Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching lll, PictBridge

Battery One NP-400 lithium-ion battery
Battery condition indication 4 levels
External power source 6V DC (with specified AC adapter AC-11)
Battery performance (still) Approx. number of recorded images: 400 frames.
Conforming to CIPA standard test method with a compact flash card and an NP-400 lithium-ion battery.
PC interface USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
AV output PAL / NTSC

Supported operating system
Windows 98/Me/2000 Professional/XP(Home/Professional), Macintosh OS9.0-9.2.2/OS X v10.1.3-10.1.5/v10.2.1-10.2.8/v10.3-10.3.x
Operating temperature 0-40 degrees centigrade

Optional accessories DiMAGE Master, Remote cable RC-1000S/L, AC adapter AC-11, CompactFlash adapter for SD memory cards SD-CF1, Lithium-ion battery NP-400, Charger BC-400

Auto focusing time ** - (auto focusing time changes with shooting conditions or the lenses.)
Capturing interval **Approximately xxx sec. (L size, Fine, M-mode(1/250s, f/5.6), Manual focus, Instant playback ON) (TBD)

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Anoniem: 42880 schreef op woensdag 13 juli 2005 @ 12:50:
Wel een officiele site over de Dynax 5D (foto's onderaan)

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EXX schreef op woensdag 13 juli 2005 @ 14:47:
Ik gok op een introductieprijs van € 799 (met kitlens)

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Tokyo (July 19, 2005) – Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. and Sony Corporation have reached an agreement to jointly develop digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras. Taking full advantages of their respective imaging technologies and key devices, the two companies will develop and commercialize new digital SLR cameras based on and compatible to “Maxxum/Dynax lens mount system.*1”

Konica Minolta has superb autofocus auto-exposure technologies nourished through development of “Maxxum/Dynax series” from the age of film cameras, mechanical electronics technologies indispensable for SLR cameras, and sixteen million units of lens shipped worldwide. In addition, Konica Minolta has enthusiastically innovated cutting edge features, such as, for the first time, incorporating a CCD shift-type body-integral Anti-Shake technology for the Camera Grand Prix awarding “α-7 DIGITAL. *2”

Sony has numerous technologies and devices essential for digital imaging equipment, such as CCD and CMOS imaging sensors, image processing technologies and lithium ion batteries. Moreover, Sony’s strength in product planning, total design and high-density mounting have created a series of breakthrough compact and light digital imaging products. With products such as “Handycam” video cameras, and “Cyber-shot” digital still cameras, Sony has greatly contributed to expanding the digital imaging market.

Both companies, utilizing respective unique technologies, will begin joint development of advanced and feature-rich digital SLR cameras. According to recent CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) data, the digital SLR camera market reached 2.5 million units in 2004, and is expected to further expand to 3.6 million units in 2005. Konica Minolta and Sony see great opportunities and will aggressively promote their businesses in this growing market.

“Sony has powerful devices and technologies essential for digital cameras,” said Tsuyoshi Miyachi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. “I am extremely excited to work with Sony. Together with Sony, we will endeavor to create new value in the field of imaging through increasing attractiveness of digital SLR cameras where we are strongly focused.”

“We are excited to co-develop new products with Konica Minolta’s advanced camera technologies represented by its “Maxxum/Dynax series” and our digital audio visual technologies,” said Yutaka Nakagawa, Sony’s Executive Vice President and Personal Audio Visual Network Company NC President. “Sony will further strengthen its digital imaging business through creating new market opportunities with the digital SLR camera field.”

*1 Konica Minolta’s original lens mount system to connect camera body and lens adopted in its “Maxxum/Dynax series” SLR cameras.
*2 “α-7 DIGITAL is marketed as “Maxxum 7D” in North America and “Dynax 7D” in other regions.

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neevedr schreef op dinsdag 09 augustus 2005 @ 23:41:
Zou iemand de Nederlandstalige handleiding met mij willen delen? Ik ben hier al een poos naar op zoek maar kan hem niet vinden. Op de site van Minolta wordt hij niet ter download aangeboden en via de welbekende zoekmachines kan ik hem ook niet vinden. Wie heeft hem voor mij?

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Nielsracing schreef op vrijdag 26 augustus 2005 @ 11:10:
Hier spreekt een nieuwe gelukkige KM 7D owner.
De camera heb ik pas sinds eergister maar kan er nu al aardig mee uit de voeten.
Op het eerste gezicht lijken de knoppen zeer ingewikkeld terwijl dit eigenlijk erg overzichtelijk is opgebouwd. Super!
De kitlens 28-100 is ruk. Voelt erg goedkoop en plastic aan.
Daarom heb ik er een Sigma 18-125 bijgekocht. Perfect bereik!
Voorlopig erg tevreden. Nu is mijn vraag waar ik het beste een nep-accu kan kopen?
Iemand ervaringen mee?

Wild pigeon schreef op zaterdag 27 augustus 2005 @ 18:35:
Remy, is het misschien niet een goed idee om een nieuw gezamenlijk topic te openen voor de Dynax 5D & 7D met een mooie intro post met specs/ review links e.d. Dit omdat er toch erg veel vergeleken wordt tussen de twee en je zo alle informatie kunt bundelen......

evt. (als er geen andere vrijwilligers zijn) wil ik wel een poging doen voor een mooie openingspost.

Wild pigeon schreef op zaterdag 27 augustus 2005 @ 18:35:
Remy, is het misschien niet een goed idee om een nieuw gezamenlijk topic te openen voor de Dynax 5D & 7D met een mooie intro post met specs/ review links e.d. Dit omdat er toch erg veel vergeleken wordt tussen de twee en je zo alle informatie kunt bundelen......

evt. (als er geen andere vrijwilligers zijn) wil ik wel een poging doen voor een mooie openingspost.

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Anoniem: 151793 schreef op woensdag 10 augustus 2005 @ 19:48:
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Ik heb nog wel een digitale handleiding voor de D7D in de aanbieding. Je kan kiezen welke taal je wilt hebben. Persoonlijk heb ik meestal het liefst de engelse versie van handleidingen, aangezien dit altijd de originele is. Nederlandse handleidingen zijn meestal vertalingen, en bevatten nogal eens foutjes en/of onduidelijkheden is mijn ervaring. Maargoed je kan kiezen, de bestanden zijn ongeveer 7Mb groot.
Laat maar weten waar ik heen kan mailen.

Grrrrrene schreef op zondag 28 augustus 2005 @ 22:08:
Tuurlijk mag dat, als je er een mooie startpost voor maakt zien we die graag verschijnen

Overigens: als je Remy, Zoefff of mij nodig hebt, doe dan even een topicreport. We lezen veel, maar lang niet alles (als we de 25% halen is het veel denk ik ). Topicreports lezen we altijd en normaalgesproken binnen een dag.

Wild pigeon schreef op maandag 29 augustus 2005 @ 22:39:
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Ik ben inmiddels bezig... maar ik moet nu helaas stoppen... hopelijk is hij morgen af...

alleen lukt het mij niet om klikbare links te maken (dus dat je niet de url ziet maar een tekst...) wie o wie kan mij kort uitleggen hoe dit moet?

Wild pigeon schreef op dinsdag 30 augustus 2005 @ 17:11:
jep dat bedoelde ik!

thanks!

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