Konica Minolta Dimage S414 4MP Digital Camera w/ 4x Optical Zoom
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: Konica MinoltaModel: S414
Product features:
- 4x optical plus 2.2x digital (8.8x total) zoom lens with autofocus
- Capture interval time of 0.8 seconds and continuous advance speed of 1.3 frames per second
- Included 16 MB CompactFlash memory card holds 11 images at 2272 x 1704 HQ setting
- Powered by 4 AA batteries (alkalines included); connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
- 4.0 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality prints up to 11 x 14 inches and medium-quality poster-size prints
- Adobe Photoshop CS4
- Adobe Photoshop Elements 7
- Corel Photo Album 7 Deluxe
- PhotoPlus X2 Digital Studio
- Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Konica Minolta Dimage S414 4MP Digital Camera w/ 4x Optical Zoom
Customer Review: Wish I could give negative stars
Summary: 1 Stars
I have owned a few digital cameras before and hands down, this is the worst of all. The zoom was messed up after a couple of months of purchasing and the red-eye reduction never worked. Adding to that, the customer service was horrible. It took the service people almost 2 months to tell me that I need to pay to get the camera fixed, even though the camera was still under warranty and it was the camera's fault. I was not provided with any explanation as to why I need to pay to get it repaired and never heard back from them. I may have used this camera for 3 months and never got good pictures out of it. It used to shut down by itself. At first I thought it was the batteries but that was not the case. Stay away from this camera.
Description of Konica Minolta Dimage S414 4MP Digital Camera w/ 4x Optical Zoom
Fast operation lets you seize your images with comfort and ease. Plus the wide imaging range, from 4X optical zoom to Macro Mode, expands your shooting horizons. Add to that its ergonomically compact styling and convenient features, and you'll see why the DiMAGE S414 stands out for its first-class operability.Minolta camera expertise helps you shoot accurately with ease. High-performance AF and AE make it simple to get optimum results. A variety of functions such as Digital Effects Control help you create your own images. And of course, features for very easy operation are also included.And to maximize the performance of the powerful 4.0 megapixel, 1/1.8-type CCD, the DiMAGE S414 features two of Minolta's finest technologies: a superior quality GT Lens and CxProcess image processing with 12-bit A/D conversion. The result? A new level of 4.0 megapixel image quality is yours.The new Minolta Dimage S414 combines high-quality images with automatic features that are ideal for novice users as well as more advanced photo enthusiasts. The stylish Dimage S414 offers a 4-megapixel resolution for prints beyond 11 by 14 inches, a 4x optical zoom, built-in flash, video recording capability, and Compact Flash card compatibility.
Optics and Resolution
The Minolta Dimage S414's high-precision electro-optical system is built around a 4.1-megapixel interline primary-color CCD with 4 million effective pixels. The built-in Minolta GT lens is a versatile apochromatic 4x zoom with anomalous dispersion (AD) glass for color accuracy and dual aspherical elements which, combined with a 2.2x digital zoom, provides an 8.8x total zoom. The optical zoom lens range is from 7.15-28.6mm, equivalent to 35-140mm in 35mm photography; with the addition of digital zoom, range is equivalent to 35-308mm in 35mm.
With Minolta's Focus Area Selection feature, photographers can move the focusing point to single out a specific subject from a number of objects at varying distances. The Dimage S414 can also be manually focused for more creative control and features multisegment and spot metering. Multisegment metering uses 270 segments to determine exposure. Three exposure modes are available: program, aperture priority, and manual.
Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on CompactFlash memory cards. The included 16 MB card can store approximately 11 images at the highest standard setting (2,272 x 1,704). Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB storage-class connectivity, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.
Movie Mode
In addition to taking still photos, the Dimage S414 is capable of recording up to 60 seconds of video with sound at 15 frames per second and at 320 x 240 pixels.
More Features
The 1.8-inch LCD monitor displays active camera settings, exposure information, and warnings. The Dimage S414 also offers the addition of grid and scale displays for improved composition. The Digital Subject Programs feature optimizes camera's exposure, white balance, and image-processing controls for specific scenes and subject, and includes six settings: macro, portrait, landscape, night portrait, text, and text and macro (for small text and line art).
Other features include:
- Continuous recording of still images at a rate of approximately 1.6 frames per second
- Five color mode options: natural color, vivid color, black and white, sepia, and solarization
- Four preset white-balance settings: daylight, cloudy, tungsten, and fluorescent
- Real-time histogram shows the luminance distribution of the image before it is captured
- 10-second self-timer
Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by four AA batteries (alkalines included; rechargeable NiMH batteries recommended). It measures 4.5 by 2.5 by 2.3 inches and weighs 11.8 ounces. This package includes the Dimage S414 digital camera, four AA alkaline batteries, 16 MB CompactFlash card, USB and AV cables, neck strap, lens cap, and Dimage Software and Viewer CD-ROM and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.
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