Reviews of the Maxxum 7D Digital SLR Camera with 28-100 mm AF Lens
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pcplus.co.uk
Review Summary: The Dynax 7D is an alluring piece of kit, and the anti-shake system is a valuable feature. We just wish it boasted faster handling.
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steves-digicams.com
Review Summary: The Konica Minolta MAXXUM 7D (called the Dynax 7D in other market areas) digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera is a 6.1-million-pixel, interchangeable lens digital camera, it's compatible with virtually any MAXXUM AF lens. The MAXXUM 7D is the world ...
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shutterbug.com
Review Summary: The Maxxum 7D offers three JPEG size and quality options plus raw capture for recording data from the CCD sensor. In both raw and JPEG Large/Extra Fine mode, image quality is superlative: suitable for making gorgeous 11x17" prints or very good 13x19" ...
Manufacturer: Konica Minolta
Part number: 2181-X001
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Width 5.9 in
- Depth 3.1 in
- Height 4.2 in
- Weight 1.8 lbs
- Body Material Magnesium alloy
Main Features
- Resolution 6.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 6,300,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 6,100,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
- Special Effects Saturation, Contrast compensation
- Image Stabilizer Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/160 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Center-weighted, Honeycomb-pattern
- Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Exposure Range EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 5 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 14
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, 2500K - 9900K, Tungsten light
- Still Image Format RAW, JPEG, RAW + JPEG
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Supported Flash Memory Microdrive, CompactFlash
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage RAW 3008 x 2000 : 26 - With 256MB card - 8.6 MB, RAW + JPEG 3008 x 2000 : 19 - With 256MB card - 11.5 MB, RAW + JPEG 2256 x 1496 : 21 - With 256MB card - 10.2 MB, RAW + JPEG 1504 x 1000 : 23 dBi - With 256MB card - 9.3 MB, Super-fine JPEG 3008 x 2000 : 41 - With 256MB card - 5.9 MB, Super-fine JPEG 2256 x 1496 : 72 - With 256MB card - 3.3 MB, Super-fine JPEG 1504 x 1000 : 157 - With 256MB card - 1.6 MB, Fine JPEG 3008 x 2000 : 81 - With 256MB card - 3 MB, Fine JPEG 2256 x 1496 : 141 - With 256MB card - 1.7 MB, Fine JPEG 1504 x 1000 : 292 - With 256MB card - 850 KB, Standard JPEG 3008 x 2000 : 138 - With 256MB card - 1.8 MB, Standard JPEG 2256 x 1496 : 253 - With 256MB card - 1 MB, Standard JPEG 1504 x 1000 : 463 - With 256MB card - 540 KB
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 28 mm - 100 mm - F/3.5-5.6 (D) Minolta A-type
- Focal Length 28 mm - 100 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Min Focus Range 18.9 in
- Max View Angle 75 degrees
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
- Optical Zoom 3.6 x
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens Construction 8 group(s) / 10 element(s)
- Filter Size 55 mm
- Lens System Mounting Minolta A-type
- Features Aspherical lens
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Histogram display, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.9 x
- Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 207,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video output, 1 x Remote control
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II
Software
- Software DiMAGE Viewer, Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS 9.2 or later
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Body cap, Lens cap, Neck strap, LCD display cover
- Cables Included USB cable, Video cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
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