Epinions.com 
Join Epinions | Learn More! | Sign In   
           
Home > Electronics > Digital Cameras > Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 Digital Camera
Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 Digital Camera

Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 Digital Camera
Overall Rating: Product Rating: 4.5
Ease of Use:
Durability:
Battery Life:
Photo Quality:
Shutter Lag

Compare Prices Read Reviews (14) View Details Write a Review
<< Back to All Reviews About the Author

Exceptional control for a compact digital camera

Written: Jul 22 '05

Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0
Ease of Use:  
Durability:  
Battery Life:  
Photo Quality:  
Shutter Lag  
Pros: SLR like feel and results. Anti shake feature and 7x quality optics

Cons: Poor AF in low light, noisy in high ISO settings.

The Bottom Line: Recommended for the enthusiast SLR like performance without the size and cost
Compare Prices ($899 - $899 from 1 store)
at Amazon Marketplace
ianfau's Full Review: Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 Digital Camera
Looking to upgrade from a 4 meg 4 x zoom (Minolta S404) compact to something that would offer the greater creative control (mainly for landscape photography) and improved optics / zoom range that I use to enjoy with an SLR nearly 20 years ago. However as a keen walker I wanted something that was not unduly bulky or heavy i.e. none digital SLR.

After much research opted for the KM A200. A week’s holiday in Scotland gave me a good introduction to its capabilities. Ergonomics are excellent, the design feels like a small SLR - light but solid design. The manually operated 7 x zoom lens is a class above the slow motor powered design that none SLR users are normally expected to endure - you can frame the image in a couple of seconds and again the feel is more SLR like than compact digital camera. The anti-shake allowed me to take picture at speeds as low as 1/10 second without blur - so no need to carry a tripod!. Picture quality is fine from the Auto function but for best results get your head around the Aperture and Shutter priority modes. This think can rival the results of products costing twice the price – and yes I have used them!

The disappointing news relates to the slow AF in low light, image noise above ISO 200, plastic construction of the lens body and the average results from the macro. Also worth mentioning that manual focus is near impossible via the electronic viewfinder! But overall this camera is great fun and most unlikely to disappoint.


Recommended:
Yes

Amount Paid (US$): 700
This Camera is a Good Choice if You Want Something... Flexible Enough for Enthusiasts
Comments on this Review
Write the first comment on this review!
Epinions.com ID:
ianfau
Reviews written: 1
Trusted by: 0 members

<< Return to top
<< Back to All Reviews

1 store Store Rating Price
Fantastic prices with ease & c... (In stock)
8-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 16-by-22-inch enlargements Konica Minolta 7X optical zoom GT lens combines with a 2x... More at Amazon Marketplace
Amazon Marketplace
Store Rating: 2.5
Showing 1 of 1 store
   View all deals       Why are these stores listed?
Read the Buyer's Guide   Use the Wizard  



Related Search Terms   
konica minolta dimage a2 minalta digital slr konica minolta dimage a200 minolta dimage a2 8 mp digital minolta a2 minolta slr digital

Subscribe to More Reviews on Digital Cameras
Get the RSS Feed: - Add to My Yahoo!: Add to My Yahoo! - Add to Google Homepage: Add to Google

Subscribe to ianfau's Reviews:
Get the RSS Feed: - Add to My Yahoo!: Add to My Yahoo! - Add to Google Homepage: Add to Google

Help | Member Center | Message Boards | Site Rules | User Agreement | Privacy Policy | Site Index | Topic Index  
About Epinions | Careers | Contact Epinions | Advertising  

Epinions | Shopping.com | Rent.com | Free Classifieds | Price Comparison UK

Shopping.com Network © 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. Trademark Notice

Epinions.com periodically updates pricing and product information from third-party sources,
so some information may be slightly out-of-date. You should confirm all information before relying on it.