Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3

Review posted 9/8/2004 Click on the DiMAGE Z3 to take a QuickTime VR tour The next generation of Konica Minolta's

All Photos © 2004, Peter K. Burian, All Rights Reserved Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3 Quick Look · 4 million effective pixels · CCD-shift Anti-Shake function · $499 US street price Further Information Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3http://www.konica.com

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Among digicams with extended-range lenses, Konica Minolta's 4-megapixel DiMAGE Z3 is something of a 'curate's egg'; good in parts. Stand-out features include the 12x optical zoom lens, the excellent CCD-shift image stabilisation and the CxProcess II image processing. The camera's odd-looking body, which is more stylish than the earlier Z1 and Z2 models and is available in silver or black, is reasonably compact and comfortable to hold. It's also keenly priced for its features and performance.

Features & Controls The DiMAGE Z3 uses a Minolta GT APO 12x Mega-zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent coverage of 35 - 420mm. The maximum aperture is f/2.8 - 4.5 and the all-glass lens is constructed of 13 elements in 10 groups. The Z3 is the first