Superior Image Quality with 8.0 Megapixel 2/3 type CCD. Anti-Shake System (AS) The world s first VGA-size EVF. Minolta GT-Lens mm

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1 Superior Image Quality with 8.0 Megapixel 2/3 type CCD Anti-Shake System (AS) The world s first VGA-size EVF Minolta GT-Lens mm Wider Range of System Accessories - Telephoto and wide angle conversion lens USB 2.0 high speed support *Equivalent to 35mm format

2 Target User MAIN TARGET USER: Picture-oriented PC user (mainly upgrading DSC users) Photo enthusiasts SUB TARGET USERS: People who make use of image for business purpose Hobbyist, Home Users and User whose profession is creating and processing images TARGET USER: People who seek a balance between high image quality and features, a certain degree of portability and price. People who like to photograph landscapes, trips and people. People who are highly interested in electronic devices such as AV appliances. Age 35 to 70s.

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4 Superior Image Quality and Range 8.0 Megapixel interlaced 2/3-type CCD with primary colour filter Suitable for high-quality A2-size prints Velvety, low-noise images Sharp, natural colour reproduction Clearer Live View image Image processing LSI High image quality data is processed at high speed and low power consumption.

Superior Image Quality and Range CxProcess II image processing Vividness Reproduces even the finest detail of the subject Adds depth by boosting lowfrequency contrast Colour Reproduction Colouring

5 Superior Image Quality and Range CxProcess II image processing Vividness Reproduces even the finest detail of the subject Adds depth by boosting lowfrequency contrast Colour Reproduction Colouring that is as faithful as possible in colours like human skin and the green of trees Vivid colours that are true-to-life but not too garish Tonal Gradation Portrays smooth skin tones, giving a lucid, transparent clarity Sufficient reproductive range for all tones, from dark to bright areas Noise Providing the proper noise texture, neither too rough nor too smooth Elegantly clear images, with a sense of transparency Tonal Gradation Re solution Clearness Shadow Delineation Noise Reduction Colour Reproduction

Superior Image Quality and Range 12-bit A/D processing Produces up to 4.

6 Superior Image Quality and Range 12-bit A/D processing Produces up to levels of each colour signal (R,G,B) smoothly reproduces all the detail of image gradation in both dark and bright sections. Noise reduction for long shutter speeds Reproduce beautifully, tonally rich highlights and shadows 8 Bit output 8 Bit output 12 Bit output 10 Bit output

Superior Image Quality and Range Ultra High Resolution Minolta GT 7X APO

(AD) glass to minimize chromatic aberration Dual-focal Macro System (used

to a minimal f11 User benefits: Pictures come out clear and void of colour

settings Optical System widest angle 16 elements in 13 groups greatest

7 Superior Image Quality and Range Ultra High Resolution Minolta GT 7X APO zoom lens Advanced apochromatic (APO) lens employing anomalous dispersion (AD) glass to minimize chromatic aberration Dual-focal Macro System (used at telephoto and wide-angle position) Aperture is controlled in 1/3 steps to a minimal f11 User benefits: Pictures come out clear and void of colour aberration even when using large aperture Allows finer, more varied Av/Tv settings Optical System widest angle 16 elements in 13 groups greatest telephoto = Aspheric lens (moulded glass aspheric lens) = Anomalous dispersion glass

8 22 mm 28 mm 35 mm Focal lengths from 28 mm to 50 mm are suitable for wide angle photos, especially architecture. With the new wide angel conversion a focal length of 22 mm can be achieved. The new telephoto converter creates up to 300 mm optical focal length 50 mm 80 mm 135 mm DiMAGE A mm (digital up to 400mm) DiMAGE Xt mm (digital up to 444mm) 185 mm 200 mm 300 mm DiMAGE G mm (digital up to 351mm) converter optical converter digital optical digital optical digital 22mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 100mm 200mm 300mm 400mm 500mm

Maximal quality with RAW format Superior Image Quality and Range Incorporates 3:2 at 8 Megapixel mode (usual DCS 4:3) Resolution can be set to 8, 5, 3, 2 or 0,3 (VGA) Megapixel Extra Fine mode with

9 Maximal quality with RAW format Superior Image Quality and Range Incorporates 3:2 at 8 Megapixel mode (usual DCS 4:3) Resolution can be set to 8, 5, 3, 2 or 0,3 (VGA) Megapixel Extra Fine mode with 1/2.5 compression Simultaneously records RAW + JPEG Easy Handling with enlarged playback User benefits: Fits usual Photo formats Extra Fine mode JPEG is good for capturing landscapes and hair. Maximal quality and improved handling.

10 Selling Arguments World s first VGA-size High precision approx. 922,000 pixel TFT with 100% visibility Same wide 32 field of view as SLR film camera Variable position 90 upward Extensive data displayed Two modes for careful focusing and capturing moving objects User benefits: High Precision EVF Smooth EVF Image size Frame rate VGA 640 x fps Half VGA 640 x fps High precision makes viewing easy and comfortable. Displays a variety of information. Does not fatigue eyes. Stress-free.

but this was changed to a striped array with the DiMAGE A2 to enable

11 World s first VGA-size EVF Structure - Improved Resolution The EVF colour filter had the delta array of earlier models (DiMAGE 7 to A1), but this was changed to a striped array with the DiMAGE A2 to enable high precision display. Earlier Type (DiMAGE 7 to A1) New Type (DiMAGE A2)

Even beginners can take pictures in the telephoto range under low lighting.

12 Anti-shake (AS) system Minolta s unique CCD shift system Support for moving subject recording Without Anti-Shake 135mm 1/30 with Anti-Shake 135mm 1/30 User benefits: Shutter speed bracketing in 3 stages. Even beginners can take pictures in the telephoto range under low lighting. Helps avoid failure shots so anyone can shoot with confidence. Displays a variety of information. On / off status confirmable at a glance Also for movie recording

Fast, convenient autofocus 3D-AF System 3D Predictive Focus Control Full-time AF for shorter focusing time Sub ASIC for AF calculation Direct manual focus (DMF) 1.

13 Fast, convenient autofocus 3D-AF System 3D Predictive Focus Control Full-time AF for shorter focusing time Sub ASIC for AF calculation Direct manual focus (DMF) 1.2 times faster than the A1 User benefits: Far more shooting opportunities. Motion shot capacity comparable to SLR film camera. Instantly focuses where you want it

Easier operation Lever for selecting focus mode Preview feature for checking depth of field Comfortable operation with 2 dials on front and back Center-separated 5-way key Separate buttons for

14 Easier operation Lever for selecting focus mode Preview feature for checking depth of field Comfortable operation with 2 dials on front and back Center-separated 5-way key Separate buttons for exposure compensation, CWB correction small aperture large depth of field User benefits: large aperture small depth of field Settings can be changed more quickly and reliably for each shot. Reduced likelihood of menu setting errors (input errors). Faster, easier playback and checking. Images can be confirmed before actually taking the picture.

Inherits A Series product identity feels genuine and highly advanced. Lightweight yet sturdy-feeling.

15 Easier operation Easy-to-view high-grade LCD monitor Variable-position 20 downward, 90 upward Low-temperature polysilicon TFT with high-angle visibility Classy exterior User benefits:. Inherits A Series product identity feels genuine and highly advanced. Lightweight yet sturdy-feeling. More holding stability Highly metallic magnesium case Brushed up design. Grip with enhanced texture is easier to hold

Improved histogram display User benefits:.

16 Expanded digital functions Flex Focus Point (FFP) Spot metering area linked to FFP position Doubling or quadrupling of digital Flex Digital Magnifier(FDM) Improved histogram display User benefits:. Focus can be checked at selected point for MF, DMF. Sharper focus control. Luminance value data available before shot.

17 A wealth of image-making features 3 kinds of digital effect controls Saturation, Contrast and filter effects 3 kinds of digital enhanced effect bracketing Scene selection (Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view) 4 colour modes: Natural (srgb), Vivid (srgb), Adobe RGB, Adobe RGB (ICC), B&W, Solarization Powerful in the dark Automatic ISO selection (up to ISO 200) Night vision using pixel addition (settable to off, on, or low-light auto on) User benefits:. Richly varied shots can be easily taken while looking through the viewfinder. monochrome and filter effects 7 kinds of monotone images possible with. Higher sensitivity further reduces camera shake. Easy to confirm subject when shooting in dark places.

High Quality Videos VGA size (544 x 408) and 30fps Anti Shake for movies Normal, Night and Interval Movies Max. 15 min. Bundles Video Editing Software Video Studio by Ulead User benefits:.

18 High Quality Videos VGA size (544 x 408) and 30fps Anti Shake for movies Normal, Night and Interval Movies Max. 15 min. Bundles Video Editing Software Video Studio by Ulead User benefits:. Because operation is interlocked to the anti-shake eature, monitor shaking is minimized even when holding the camera by hand during telephoto shots Beautiful and smooth images are reproduced even on TV screens.

19 Wide array of optional accessories Telephoto and wide angle conversion lens Telephoto-converter Wide-converter Lens construction Converter magnification Composite focal distance Composite F-stop Applicable models Telephoto-converter 3 groups 5 lenses 1.5x 76.2 mm* (Approx. 300 mm/ in 35 mm format) F3.6 DiMAGE A1 DiMAGE 7i/7Hi Wide-converter 3 groups 3 lenses 0.8x 5.8 mm* (Approx. 22 mm/ in 35 mm format F2.9 DiMAGE A1 DiMAGE 7i/7Hi

Wide array of optional accessories External battery pack BP-400 (with release button) Dynax

mm Filter Diameter Standard PC terminal. EBP-100 Pogram Flash 3600HS(D) User benefits:.

20 Wide array of optional accessories External battery pack BP-400 (with release button) Dynax flash, macro flash Program Flash 2500(D), 3600HS(D) and 5600HS(D) Remote cord RC-1000S/L 49 mm Filter Diameter Standard PC terminal. EBP-100 Pogram Flash 3600HS(D) User benefits:. Pogram Flash 2500(D) Pogram Flash 5600HS(D) Varied shots can be easily taken while looking through the viewfinder. monochrome and filter effects 7 kinds of monotone images possible with. Higher sensitivity further reduces camera shake. Easy to confirm subject when shooting in dark places.

Wide array of optional accessories DiMAGE Capture PC control software USB 2.0 high speed support approx. 40x faster than USB 1.1 User benefits:. USB 1.1 USB 2.

21 Wide array of optional accessories DiMAGE Capture PC control software USB 2.0 high speed support approx. 40x faster than USB 1.1 User benefits:. USB 1.1 USB 2.0 Sends a large amount of data to PC at high speed. Data transfer 12 Mbps 480 Mbps Camera can be located in one point and operated from a remote location. Sends streaming live images and photographed images directly to PC at high speed.

22 Comparison CCD A/D Conversion Resolution Shutter Speed Anti-shake Continuous drive (*full resolution) Viewfinder Movie Direct Print PC Interface Bundled Software DiMAGE A2 2/3-type interlaced primary-colour CCD 8.0 Megapixels 12 bit per channel (36 bit total) 3260x2448 (3:2 ratio possible)/ 2560x1920/2048x1536/1600x1200/ 640x s - 1/2000 s (smaller apertures 1/4000 s); Bulb (max. 60 s) Yes (also for movies) JPEG: 2 fps (up to 3) * RAW: 2 fps (up to 5) * TIFF: 2 fps (up to 3) * High-speed Continuous advance: 2.8 fps UHS continuous advance: Max. 7fps World's first VGA EVF (Super Fine EVF) 922,000 pixels 15 or 30 fps, max. 15 min 320x240 or 544x408 Pixel PictBridge USB 2.0 DiMAGE Viewer; Video Studio 7 by ULEAD, Photo Explore 8) DiMAGE A1 2/3-type progressive primary-colour CCD 5.0 Megapixels 14 bit per channel (42 bit total) 2560x1920/2048x1536/1600x1200/ 640x s - 1/16,000 s (in A and S Mode: 4 s - 1/2000 s); Bulb (max. 30 s) Yes (still images only) JPEG: 2 fps (up to 3) * RAW: 2 fps (up to 5) * TIFF: 2 fps (up to 3) * High-speed Continuous advance: 2.8 fps 235,000 pixels 15 fps, max. 60 s with sound 320x240 Pixel DPOF only USB 1.1 DiMAGE Viewer

Highest Picture Quality in its Class with 4.13 Megapixels. Versatile Photographic Range with 4X Optical APO Zoom GT Lens. Ultra-speedy Operation

Highest Picture Quality in its Class with 4.13 Megapixels Versatile Photographic Range with 4X Optical APO Zoom GT Lens Ultra-speedy Operation Shooting Performance with one of the top-level AF/AE Functions