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  • Home  > Camera Home  >  Konica Minolta DiMAGE G600 Digital Camera - MSRP: $ 499.95
    Average Reviewer Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5
    Number of Konica Minolta DiMAGE G600 Digital Camera Reviews: 2
         
    Konica Minolta DiMAGE G600 Digital Camera
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    The DiMAGE G600's newly developed Signal Processing Engine enables a speedy 1.3-second start-up time that has the camera ready to use at a moment's notice. This is further enhanced through speedy image processing that greatly reduces the interval between pictures. In addition, pictures can be magnified up to twelve times on the camera's LCD panel by using the high-speed scroll feature. By magnifying a portion of a picture after shooting, photographers can conveniently and quickly double check focus or subtle expressions while the subject is still present.

    Konica Minolta DiMAGE G600 Digital Camera Features:

    The new compact and fully-featured DiMAGE G600 is a value-packed, high performance digital camera

    This new compact camera is ideal for every day snapshots as well as a second camera for serious amateur or professional photographers

    A fast and easy to use 6 megapixel digital camera designed to enable photographers to produce high-quality images to last a lifetime

    Pictures can be magnified up to twelve times on the camera's LCD panel by using the high-speed scroll feature

    The DiMAGE G600's exterior design and placement of controls has been redesigned

    Stainless steel and aluminum design elements combine to create a modern

    Konica Minolta DiMAGE G600 Specifications:

    Image Sensor Type CCD
    Resolution 6.4 Megapixel
    Optical Zoom 3x
    Camera Type Compact
    Lens
    Interchangeable Lens Without Interchangeable Lens
    Optical Zoom 3x
    35mm Zoom Lens 39 - 117 mm
    Digital Zoom 3x
    Focus Type Autofocus
    Focus Range 19.68 in. to Infinity (w) / 31.5 in. to Infinity (t)
    Macro Focus Range 2.36 in. (w) / 19.68 in. to Infinity (t)
    Focal Length 8 - 24 mm
    Image Quality
    Resolution 6.4 Megapixel
    Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200
    Video
    Video Resolutions 320 x 240 (QVGA)
    Video Speed 15 fps
    Max Movie Length 30 Seconds
    Video Format AVI
    Exposure Control
    ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400
    Shutter Speed 1/2000 - 15 sec
    White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset)
    Storage
    Memory Type Memory Stick • Memory Stick Pro • MMC Card • SD Card
    Compression Modes Fine • Normal
    Compression Type JPEG
    File Size (High Res.) 3.2 MB (40 images on 128MB card)
    File Size (Low Res.) 0.12 MB (about 1,067 images on 128MB card)
    Flash
    Flash Type Built-In
    Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
    Viewfinder / Display
    Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens)
    LCD Panel With LCD Panel
    LCD Panel Size 1.5 in.
    LCD Screen Resolution 117,000 pixels
    Interfaces
    Interface USB
    Power Supply
    Battery Type Proprietary Lithium
    Battery Life 160 Images
    Included Features
    Self Timer 10 Sec.
    Mp3 Built In Without MP3
    Dimensions
    Width 3.7 in.
    Depth 1.16 in.
    Height 2.2 in.
    Weight 0.43 lb.
    Miscellaneous
    Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Neck Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter

    News:

    Konica Minolta Introduces the New DiMAGE G600 Digital Camera; Extremely Compact and Powerful 6-Megapixel Camera is Quick and Easy to Use

    MAHWAH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 2004--Konica Minolta introduces the new DiMAGE G600 - a fast and easy to use 6 megapixel digital camera designed to enable photographers to produce high-quality images to last a lifetime. This new addition to the DiMAGE camera line features Rapid Response with a 1.3-second start-up time, an ergonomic and easy-to-use design and this new digital camera is packed with features that appeal to both beginners and advanced amateurs alike.

    "The new compact and fully-featured DiMAGE G600 is a value-packed, high performance digital camera at an affordable price," said Jon Sienkiewicz, vice president of marketing, Konica Minolta's Camera Division. "This new compact camera is ideal for every day snapshots as well as a second camera for serious amateur or professional photographers."

    High picture quality is obtained through the camera's GT HEXANON lens that's designed to produce stunningly accurate images. These images are then received by the1/1.76-inch 6.40-megapixel CCD, which provides high-resolution picture quality unexpected from such a compact camera. The result is beautifully detailed images across the entire zoom range in a slim, pocketable design. Completing the process, high-resolution images are assured with precision processing provided by the newly developed A*IPS - using Konica Minolta's proprietary algorithm, which instantly calculates optimum exposure, focus and white balance.

    The DiMAGE G600's newly developed Signal Processing Engine enables a speedy 1.3-second start-up time that has the camera ready to use at a moment's notice. This is further enhanced through speedy image processing that greatly reduces the interval between pictures. In addition, pictures can be magnified up to twelve times on the camera's LCD panel by using the high-speed scroll feature. By magnifying a portion of a picture after shooting, photographers can conveniently and quickly double check focus or subtle expressions while the subject is still present.

    As a third addition to the Konica Minolta DiMAGE G series of digital cameras, the DiMAGE G600's exterior design and placement of controls has been redesigned. Stainless steel and aluminum design elements combine to create a modern, yet timeless design, with ergonomically placed controls that users will feel right at home with - all efficiently packaged in a pocketable 3.7 (W) x 2.2 (H) x 1.16 (D) inches.

    And the new DiMAGE G600 is PictBridge* compatible for printing pictures without having to use a computer. The camera's dual card slots (Memory Sticks and SD Memory Cards) facilitate transferring of both still and moving images to other media, and Memory Sticks can be plugged directly into Sony computers. Advanced users can fine-tune colors and create special effects with the camera's many functions, allowing photographers to fully express their artistic vision. The camera's macro mode allows photographing objects just 2.4 inches away (on the widest angle setting).

    *PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).

    About Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc.

    Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc., headquartered in Mahwah, NJ, is the North American sales and marketing subsidiary of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. (Tokyo, Japan). On August 5, 2003 Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. was formed to enhance both the competitive business capabilities and earning capacities of Konica Corporation and Minolta Co., Ltd.

    Consumers around the world have come to know and trust the Konica and Minolta brands for all their imaging needs. Since the earliest days of the photo industry, Minolta and Konica have applied their talents and resources to create products and services that are essential to the world of imaging. Today, these efforts concentrate on the most important aspects of imaging: the quality of the images, the tools and methods for creating images, and the creation of environments for the application of images.

    This focus on the essentials of imaging ties together the company's key business and consumer product lines. Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of 35mm and Advanced Photo System film, single-use cameras, digital and 35mm film cameras, accessory lenses, binoculars, photographic and color measurement meters. In addition the company offers color print photo papers, inkjet photo paper, digital minilabs, digital film scanners, optical instruments, software and advanced imaging and sensing technologies. Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. also provides wholesale photofinishing services and Internet imaging services. It is a complete imaging company, from input through output.

    For more information about Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc., its products and services, visit www.konicaminolta.us.

    All brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.


    Manufacturers URL : www.minoltausa.com








     
     
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    Average Reviewer Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

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    4.0/5.04.0/5.04.0/5.04.0/5.04.0/5.0   Menu control, laborious...
    Reviewer: Anonymous Los Angeles, CA     May 11, 2004
    I just bought this camera last Friday. I give it a preliminary thumbs up. Its not quite as small as I would like, but it is the smallest 6 Megapixel camera you will find. Its pretty also. Looks like it'll scratch easily though.

    There are essentially no controls on the outside of the camera. Everything is controlled by wading through the menu. If the camera is smart enough to handle all lighting conditions to give you that best shot, then that's probably okay. For those who want the "Brownie Instamatic" camera with only a shutter to contend with, this is perfect. If you want to start tweaking the camera "on the fly" then using a menu turns into a chore. A real chore. I guess it depends on what you want. This is the true point and shoot camera, no adjustment required. (Only because it would be a pain.)

    I haven't used it enough to determine if it will shoot everything without having to tweak it all the time. Hopefully that will not be the case.

    Images are nice and crisp, as they should be at 6 Megapixels.

    It takes SD cards and Memory Sticks. You can have both types of cards in the camera at the same time. When one card fills up, the other card will start to be used.

    Guess what, it has a little speaker in it. When you press the shutter button it makes a sound like the leaf shutter in a 35mm camera. Not a bad idea I suppose, really lets you know you took a picture. Hmmm...
     Electrical Engineer  
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    4.0/5.04.0/5.04.0/5.04.0/5.04.0/5.0   G600 - a keeper, but still more to be desired
    Reviewer: Fredrik Astrom (fred@microsaft.com) Sweden     May 05, 2004

    My Opinion - Fredrik in Sweden.

    I had a 3 Mpix Olympus D-550 (C-300) for 12 months and it has been very difficult to find a better camera when it broke.

    I first bought a Casio QV 5700, a semi-big and very sophisticated camera. It had all the features I wished for, bright optics, manual settings etc. but the size and ancient slow action bothered me. I swiftly returned it.

    I realized I wanted something pocketable with great performance. Since no reviews on the web met my demands I finally went for the G600, the heir of a test winner, unreviewed until now.

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    The G600 with a spare battery and 512 Mb is a good setup. After the first charge of 14 hours the battery was good for 250 images (no flash, always display and 3 unloads) The very first charge also charges the onboard memory battery so it will perform better after that. It also takes 10 cycles before the battery is ripe. I expect 300-350 images.

    Charging takes 2 hours with the bundled charger, neat.

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    A normal image in fine mode takes up about 1500-2800 kb of space. => 240 images on my SD card.

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    The shutter lag is ok, but not as awesome as I got the impression of. (with focus lock it is pretty instant)

    I flung a stick into the evening air and shot it while it fell and the result was really neat and sharp. (See sample)

    Startup time is really quick.

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    The size is dreamy. You can hardly feel it is in your front pocket on a pair of tight jeans. The metal gives it a sturdy feel.

    The blue LED's on the front are a nuissance. They provide extra light for focusing etc. I don't know when they are activated, or if I can turn it off.

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    I have some sample images for you here.
    All handheld on a grey spring evening in Sweden.
    http://www.microsaft.com/g600/


    Problems
    I dislike using flash, as a result indoor images turn up dark.

    Some are VERY dark with the automatic setting in spite of normal illumination.

    I somewhat enhanced this by increasing ISO to 200.

    Still not as good as my Olympus D-550 (C-300) in low light. I feel it necessery to switch between ISO modes for indoor and outdoor shots. Requires clicking in the menu.

    The G600 wants to use flash at all times indoors. Flash make the pictures so flat and boring. I want to capture atmosphere, not cold hard vectors.

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    The Automatic "focus depth" was very tight.

    If I focus on my face, the eyes look great but the nose gets blurry. (My nose isn't huge). I am not sure how to compensate for this. (still learning)

    In macro mode this is apparent when shooting a fat larva where half the larva is out of focus. Unless you only photograph coins... this is a problem.

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    In the evening the automatic light control make the images a tad less bright and less in contrast than real life.
    Increasing brightness and contrast +25 and +25 in Pshop helps evening pictures.

    I suspect this can be adjusted in the white balance settings.

    Much of this can be compensated for, with internal tweaking, once and for all. The colors overall are very natural and life like.

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    The multi spot autofocus tend to pick the items in the background and not the thing I want to shoot.
    I saw no reason to use spot metering until I got the G600.

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    The amount of "flawed images" are less than with the Casio, and I think that when I get used to this one it will perform as well as the point and shoot Olympus.
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    I would love it if it had a speed dial to chose between different scene modes.

    The sound and avi format works very well.
    16 seconds amount only to 2800 kb.

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    I'd rather they had two compartments for batteries than two for memory cards. Running out of juice is a bummer when you are to shoot the sunset from the top of a hill.

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    Some would say that the zoom is too fast.
    It is, like the Borg would say, ...efficient.

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    It could be easier to record sound and movies. The menu system requires clicking... clicking...

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    I need to test the lense and ccd more, with some colorful sunsets, but so far the quality is really nice. I can count individual strains of hair on my head on my images. I'll keep this one, because it is portable and creates great images under the right conditions and decent images under strain. A third battery may be an investment.

    Manual settings will work out some of my problems.

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    /Fredrik

    My free for all, no copyright 1000+ image archive.
    (Most shot with the Olympus.) http://www.microsaft.com

     
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