Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z1 Digital Camera

Pros: Good quality, easy to use in auto, nice display.
Cons: Lens cap. Hard shooting/noise in low light/high ISO settings.

I have had this camera for nearly 2 years, purchased for $529 (it was a hot new item at the time). I've enjoyed the camera and gotten some great pictures, it's a fantastic peformer for scenic shots and well lighted sporting events.. I shoot a lot of ...

Pros: Picture Quality, Optical Zoom, Durability.
Cons: Lens Cap Falls Off.

Being the webmaster / photographer for the largest horse rescue organization in northern Ca (NorCal Equine Rescue,) I knew I needed a high optical zoom, good quality images, with minimal cost. Over three years later the Z1 is still performing like new, ...

Pros: lightweight; quick zoom; 10X optical zoom; flash; movie mode
Cons: picture sharpness; "switch finder"; fragile feel; lack of AF-assist

I love to take pictures of landscapes, natural formations, and sights that I can't always get close to. That's why, when I decided to upgrade from my "point and shoot" digital camera in 2004, I looked into getting one with at least a 10X zoom. Price ...

Pros: Size, feel, looks, features. Variety of sizes and formats. Plays on TV.
Cons: Lens rattle. Auto focus sound on video recording. Filters don't fit directly on lens.

I bought this camera after checking numerous reviews on Epinions, Amazon, and other sites. I have had it a few weeks, using it a lot to be familiar with it before a Sept. to Italy. My previous digital camera was a cheap Logitech that came free with my ...

Pros: 10xOptical Zoom,Full manual, Gadget appeal
Cons: Long focusing time, purple fringing

I bought this camera two weeks ago and i've been using it for a while now, so i think that it's the time to share my opinions. Before i ordered the DimageZ1, i had a tough time deciding between the competition. I had to choose between the Canon ...

Pros: easy to use, good image quality.
Cons: absolutely will not last under any use what so ever!

Although I LIKE the camera, they are NOT built to last in any sense of the concept. I bought my first one about 14 months ago from Newegg.com. The lense focusing made SO MUCH NOISE that you could not hear the audio on move mode. ALWAYS hearing click ...

Pros: img.quality easy to use eye catching design. good 1st digital for SLR nuts.
Cons: lightweight construction.

my first digital. Bought it for a trip last summer. I risked getting a factory remanufactured one, because at the time, (spring '04) they were retailing for over $400. Got it from epinions and paid $235. Given that I would probably blow at least ...

Pros: It is possible to realize the most courageous projects at the highest level!
Cons: tana67

So think my family and friends. How to me helps to receive this camera faultless photos? The matter is that manufacturers of this miracle have provided all mistakes which pursued me earlier when I used the usual camera. Namely: 1. All know to receive a ...

Pros: Zoom, TTL metering, no shutter lag, price, functions, battery life, more...
Cons: No AF assist, not the strongest body.

I've had both the Minolta Z1 and the Fuji Finepix S5000 in my possession for a while, able to compare the two in similar situations, and for me, the Z1 wins!! In fact, though I love the S5000 a lot, and it IS a great camera, I am returning it and making ...

Pros: Zoom, ease of use, picture quality, comfortable to use.
Cons: More light needed in dark rooms, get a larger flash.

Well after buying 2 other digital camera's I was about to give it up until I found this camera! The reviews here helped me to decide, but in the end it was the camera itself that sold me on it! The Minolta is a very nice digi, and very easy to use. It ...

Pros: Easy to Use Nice Optical Zoom Computer Transfer simple Good Software Included Rear Screen Protection
Cons: Maybe a little flimsy Not a tiny camera

If you are looking for a nice, yet easy to use camera, then the Minolta Z1 is your camera. I got mine for Christmas and have had the best experience with it. It was ready to go right out of the box. It is a good size, not too small like many of the ...

Pros: Zoom, zoom, zoom!! B&W, Sepia and Vivid color settings. Good flash for indoor photos.
Cons: No onboard memory. But a bigger memory card solves that problem nicely :)

I own a Kodak Easyshare camera but wanted something with more zoom for our vacation pictures and for sporting events too (my children play soccer). After much research, I decided on the Minolta Dimage Z1. I played with it at Wolf Camera and my local ...

Pros: Great zoom, great image reproduction, great color accuracy, great price, easy to use
Cons: auto-focus sometimes touchy in low-light, battery life adequate to good

From start to finish, this is a great camera. The 50's retro sci-fi look will turn a few heads as the design makes way for comfortable grips accompanied by one of the sharpest 1.5" LCD screens I've seen on any camera. The dials and buttons are ...

Pros: Nearly all SLR features in a cheap package.
Cons: Space-age style.

Purpose: To give my opinion about the things that stand out about this camera. If you need a detail review of every single function, search for "Dimage Z1 review" on google or yahoo. This review is for those people thinking of switching from film to ...

Pros: 10X optical zoom, full manual controls, hot shoe, Super fast AF
Cons: Chromatic aberration, Minolta only Hot Shoe, lens rattle, high image noise at ISO 400

The Long Zoom digicam market niche has long been dominated by Olympus, but that may be changing. The new Minolta DiMAGE Z1is a versatile digital camera that’s simple enough for casual photographers and simultaneously complex enough to appeal to ...