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Pressemitteilung zur Konica Minolta Dimage Z2
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12-Feb-2004/11-Jan-07
Übersicht
DiMAGE Z2: High-end functionality in an easy-to-use camera: 10X
optical zoom with 4 megapixel performance
Langenhagen, February, 2004
The DiMAGE Z2 is the second in a series of easy-to-use, powerful
SLR-type digital cameras and a step up from the groundbreaking DiMAGE
Z1. The DiMAGE Z2 also boasts the Rapid AF (Autofocus) and high-quality
VGA/SVGA movie functionality of its predecessor. This time, Konica
Minolta has raised the bar with the adoption of a GT lens and a
4-megapixel resolution, delivering picture clarity at the very top end
of the spectrum. The addition of a Predictive Focus Control has
increased the speed of the AF function, which means that shooting sports
events or any moving object are even more easy.
With its 4-megapixel resolution, the DiMAGE Z2 will appeal to users with
a slightly more developed appreciation of high-resolution photography.
Why not use the DiMAGE Z2 to capture those everyday yet significant
occurrences that happen when close friends and family spend time
together? The DiMAGE Z2's simple operation makes it easy to keep a
record of those precious moments. Whether it's a child's first faltering
steps, a day trip with your family, camping in the middle of the great
outdoors, or just leisure time spent with those you love, the DiMAGE Z2
can help you capture those images forever.
All the things that you love about digital photography are here: in
addition to high resolution pictures and an excellent zoom, the DiMAGE
Z2 delivers speed in bundles. Quick start up, fast-reacting LCD display,
Rapid AF, minimal release time lag, super-fast continuous advance
records and quick playback are all testaments to the speed of the DiMAGE
Z2.
Product Highlights
The DiMAGE Z2's 4-megapixel CCD Konica Minolta all-glass apochromatic
(APO) GT lens is equipped with Mega-zoom, which allows you to use the
10X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom for fine, detailed images even in
close-up.
Rapid AF with Predictive Focus Control, the only camera in its class*
that delivers this functionality, gives the sharpest focus possible on a
moving subject. The performance feels like you are taking pictures with
a high-end SLR camera.
* As of January 1, 2004, digital camera with a built-in 10X or greater
optical zoom.
Frame your shots with the same perspective and clarity as the naked eye
thanks to the Switch Finder viewfinder with 60 frames per second and
Real Motion Monitor. Even moving subjects can be optimally framed thanks
to this high refresh-rate.
The DiMAGE Z2 features Progressive Capture. This function means you
won't miss a thing. Press and hold the shutter-release button.
Immediately Progressive Capture begins saving images in the internal
memory.
Incredibly short start-up time for a camera with a 10X optical zoom: The
DiMAGE Z2 is ready to go in 1.8 seconds.
The camera records high-quality VGA/SVGA movies. Play your movies back
through a TV or a PC and you'll marvel at the picture quality. The
picture clarity and resolution of the movies you can take using the
DiMAGE Z2 are on a par with today's digital video cameras.
The DiMAGE Z2 includes a movie-editing feature that allows you to leave
unwanted clips on the cutting room floor.
It has built-in compatibility with the Minolta Program Flash 3600HS (D)
or 5600HS (D) units as well as the latest addition to the line, the
Program Flash 2500 (D).
The DiMAGE Z2 is powered by AA long-life batteries.
The body design transmits a feeling of high technology at one's
fingertips. The DiMAGE Z2 has a compact body that fits around your
lifestyle-take it everywhere with you.
Features
· Fine Image Quality with the Mega-zoom
It's no coincidence that the groundbreaking DiMAGE Z2 is the first
Konica Minolta digital camera to be equipped with the new Mega-zoom
featuring the all-glass apochromatic (APO) lens. This incredible zoom
delivers a focal range equivalent to a 38 to 380 mm range on a 35mm
camera lens. Combining the 10X Optical Zoom of the GT Lens with the 4X
digital zoom gives the DiMAGE Z2 an amazing 40X total zoom range. This
flexibility makes it possible to capture outdoor events, sports, and
landscapes the way you see them.
· Konica Minolta GT Lens
The DiMAGE Z2 sports the GT lens, the finest all-glass apochromatic
(APO) zoom lens designed specifically for digital photography.
The GT lens is the leading lens designed by Konica Minolta for digital
cameras. The reputation of a lens is defined by one thing: image
quality. Only those lenses that pass the strictest quality standards
earn the GT lens designation. The GT lens is only fitted to those camera
models that have been developed true to the concept of "Superior Image
Quality" and the DiMAGE Z2 is no exception to this rule. The GT lens
benefits from Konica Minolta's original technology for minimizing
various types of imperfections, such as colour aberration.
The DiMAGE Z2 user will notice the benefits of the APO lens immediately:
every single shot comes out sharper, clearer, and without any colour
aberration, even when using the large aperture setting.
The lens is the heart of the camera and this GT lens has 11 elements in
7 groups. The APO effect is delivered by anomalous dispersion (AD) glass
elements to ensure maximum colour fidelity and aspheric elements to
suppress distortion at the outer edges of an image.
In designing the DiMAGE Z2, Konica Minolta kept in mind that a camera
has many faces. The DiMAGE Z2 has to capture shots of scenery, travel,
sports, business settings, and close-ups. Even misty locations are
rendered in crisp tones and lines thanks to the GT lens.
· Super Macro Mode
With the press of a button, the Super Macro mode lets you focus as close
as 3cm (1.2 inches) away from your subject. So whether you're shooting
small gadgets, tiny insects, or delicate flowers, get up close with the
Super Macro mode.
· Rapid AF with Predictive Focus Control
Predictive Focus Control keeps a clear focus on fast-moving subjects
until you're ready to shoot. It calculates exactly where a moving
subject is going to be at the moment of shutter-release, and makes
certain that the focus is razor sharp.
Also, the DiMAGE Z2 employs Rapid AF, the only camera in its class*, to
ensure sharp images with minimum delay. The DiMAGE Z2's powerful optics
and high-resolution, 4-megapixel 1/2.5 interline primary-colour CCD
require a powerful AF system.
* The DiMAGE Z2 is the only camera featuring Rapid AF with Predictive
Focus Control among digital cameras with a built-in zoom lens with 10X
or more optical zoom, as of January 1, 2004.
A passive AF sensor locks on to the moving subject and calculates the
distance to the subject, causing the Rapid AF to react and adjust
itself. The focus point is determined in relation to the camera CCD. In
the blink of an eye, a high-speed drive focuses the lens quickly and
smoothly.
· Real Motion LCD monitor and Switch Finder
The DiMAGE Z2 features the Real Motion LCD monitor, which delivers
crystal clear images to the user with a 60 frames per second rate.
Conventional monitors on digital cameras use a 30-frames-per-second
display format that sometimes results in a less-than smooth display. The
60 frames per second Real Motion Monitor rate gives smooth action that
brings images to life. The LCD monitor on the DiMAGE Z2 can be viewed
directly or through the viewfinder, thanks to Switch Finder. There is no
colour, contrast, and resolution difference between separate rear and
viewfinder monitors because only one monitor is used. The monitor image
is large and clear as the viewfinder was designed with a large apparent
angle of view.
· Long Caption (Progressive Capture)
With the DiMAGE Z2 on Progressive Capture mode, when you cease pressing
the shutter-release button, your images are saved automatically.
Progressive Capture means that it's the last several images in the
sequence get saved: as many as 5 images (standard continuous advance) or
12 images (UHS continuous advance). So when you are shooting fast-moving
objects, Progressive Capture will ensure that they are recorded when and
where you want them.
· Super-Fast UHS Continuous Shooting
Regardless of how fast something is moving, the DiMAGE Z2 can capture
everything. Select the UHS (Ultra High Speed) option from the rapid
shooting menu. The enlarged 32MB internal memory allows more continuous
shooting. The DiMAGE Z2 captures 15 images, 10 frames per second at
super-fast UHS continuous shooting mode.
· PASM Exposure Control and Metering Modes
The DiMAGE Z2 offers incredible control over exposure. There are four
modes: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual. Select
manual exposure to enable the 30-second time exposures. The DiMAGE Z2
has three metering modes: multi-segment, center-weighted and spot.
Multi-segment metering uses 256 segments to determine exposure.
· High-Quality VGA/SVGA Movies
Of course, the DiMAGE Z2 is not limited to capturing still images.
Offering the kind of image clarity hitherto only seen on digital video
cameras, the DiMAGE Z2 can record high-quality 30 frames per second VGA
(640 X 480) movies. The VGA 30 frames per second is as clear and as
smooth as the moving image on a television. Try the world's first 15
frames per second SVGA (800 X 600) movie option and you will see that
you are only limited by your imagination.* Viewed on a PC the SVGA movie
delivers approx. 6 more pixels than the standard QVGA (320 X 240) format
favored by other digital cameras. You can keep recording until the
memory card is full.* *
Image sharpness and brightness are crucial when capturing movies. This
is doubly true for the DiMAGE Z2 because it can capture large,
high-quality VGA (640 X 480) movies. The DiMAGE Z2 always maintains the
sharpest focus. The Night-Movie mode can make colour recordings under
extreme low-light conditions.
*As of January 1st, 2004
**On rare occasions, the memory card may not record to full capacity due
to its writing speed.
· Edit on the bounce with the DiMAGE Z2
Editing with this new function couldn't be simpler. Select the scene you
wish to cut from the footage being replayed and save the edited version
using the Movie Select Shot Function. Unwanted movie footage is removed,
freeing up valuable memory space. These saved movie images can also be
processed with one of the Colour Modes: vivid, natural, black and white,
or sepia.
· CxProcess™ II Image Processing Technology
The DiMAGE Z2 incorporates Konica Minolta's CxProcess™ II image
processing technology. This advanced process brings out the best in the
4-megapixel, primary-colour CCD. Brilliant, saturated colour remains
vibrant without becoming unnatural or flat, because the CxProcess™ II
controls the essential image qualities of colour, contrast, and
sharpness while minimizing noise. Details in the highlights and shadows
are preserved to render a subtle contrast whilst retaining the richness
and depth of the subject. Sharpness is controlled by balancing
resolution with acutance to show fine detail, thus minimizing hard,
unnatural edges.
· Noise Reduction Function
One characteristic of electronic systems is the phenomena of "dark
noise"-a grainy or sandy appearance on images taken with long exposures.
The DiMAGE Z2's advanced noise reduction circuitry helps you clearly
capture slow shutter images of night scenes.
· Sophisticated Design
The compact design and go-anywhere body can easily slip into a hip bag
or fanny pack. The DiMAGE Z2 weighs only 305g (11 oz.) so you certainly
won't strain yourself carrying it around.
Also, the simple yet thoughtful layout of the controls and dials makes
for clear, intuitive operation. The well-balanced camera body allows you
to operate the DiMAGE Z2 from a handheld stance in low-light conditions
or when using low focal lengths.
· Wide-Angle Converter (option)
You'll be pleasantly surprised to learn that the DiMAGE Z2 can handle
wide shots even with its 10X Mega-zoom. To extend the versatility of the
powerful 10X Mega-zoom, an optional 0.75X wide-angle converter is
available for the DiMAGE Z2.
This lens attachment increases the lens' angle of view, giving it a
maximum coverage approximately equal to a 28mm lens on a 35mm camera.
The adapter ring supplied with the wide-angle converter allows 52mm
filters to be used with the camera.
· Real-Time Histogram Display
Taking pristine images in brilliant daytime conditions has never been
easier with the live viewfinder, equipped with a helpful live histogram
function that assists the user in bright sunlight. Because it's not
always easy to determine the brightness levels within your image when
the sun is beating down from above, the histogram supplies you with the
information to adjust exposure more accurately. A luminance reading can
be displayed on the DiMAGE Z2's viewfinder before the picture is taken
or while playback. With the Histogram Display, the DiMAGE Z2 will inform
you of the luminance distribution at a glance. The Histogram Display
also adjusts brilliance when viewing pictures and movies from the
memory.
· Flash Compatibility
No other digital camera on the market today has a flash as powerful as
that of the DiMAGE Z2. When the DiMAGE Z2 is set at the wide-angle
position with autoexposure and auto camera sensitivity, even if the
subject is standing 6.1m (20ft) away, the flash, rated with a guide
number of 12 in meters (39 in feet), can illuminate the subject
perfectly.
The DiMAGE Z2 is equipped with a flash unit that will literally light up
your pictures. But if it's even more flash power you require, consider
the Konica Minolta Program Flash 3600HS (D) or 5600HS (D) units as well
as the latest addition to the line, the Program Flash 2500 (D). All of
these incredibly versatile and powerful flash units are compatible with
the DiMAGE Z2.
· Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection
The DiMAGE Z2's Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection analyzes the
shooting conditions and selects from among five subject programs and
programmed AE to optimize the camera's exposure, white balance, and
image processing controls. This eliminates the need for time-consuming
manual adjustments when the subject and shooting environment change. The
five subject programs are portrait, sports action, landscape, sunset,
and night portrait. These five options cover common and specialized
shooting conditions and can be selected manually.
· Rotate Function
Don't worry about turning the DiMAGE Z2 this way and that to view your
images. Pictures can be rotated to orient them correctly so you don't
need to twist your head to the left or right when playing back
vertically framed shots.
· Key Customization
Operation of the DiMAGE Z2 can be tailored to meet the photographer's
needs. For example, the function set using the flash-mode button can be
customized to control the flash mode, white balance, drive mode,
focusing mode, or colour mode.
· Automatic Monitor Amplification
The DiMAGE Z2 compensates when you find yourself working in less than
ideal lighting conditions and when framing an image on the monitor is
difficult. The Automatic Monitor Amplification function brightens the
monitor under low light so the live image is always visible.
· White Balance Control
Auto White Balance compensates for these changes automatically. Select
from one of five preset white-balance settings: daylight, cloudy,
tungsten, fluorescent, and flash. The names of the settings refer to
specific light sources. The DiMAGE Z2 allows for critical control over
colour. Select the custom setting to calibrate the DiMAGE Z2 to the
particular lighting conditions at the scene.
Other Features
· Long Battery Life
You'll never have to worry about obscure batteries that require a
specialist to replace. Easy-to-find AA batteries power the DiMAGE Z2.
Ubiquitous alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH can be used.
· Manual Focus
MF is an essential for the enthusiast and a great learning tool for the
beginner. Switch off the AF and focus your own shots manually.
· Direct Printer Connection
Printouts can be made easily, without going through a computer, by
directly connecting the DiMAGE Z2 to a PictBridge*-compliant printer.
You can check which image you want to print on the LCD monitor.
* PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging
Products Association (CIPA).
ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 2 CD-ROM
ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 2, bundled with the DiMAGE Z2, offers a fun way
to merge your movie clips and still shots. Working through a step by
step guide, you can add text, music, and special effects to your movie.
Record the finished movie onto a video CD.
The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 is a versatile and powerful SLR-type
digital camera that has everything the enthusiast could ever want, in
addition to providing novices all the ease of use they need. So pick up
a DiMAGE Z2 today and start capturing those memories forever.
DiMAGE, CxProcess are trademarks or registered trademarks of Konica
Minolta Camera, Inc.
Win
About Konica Minolta Photo Imaging
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Europe GmbH is a leading provider of
consumer and commercial photographic materials, photographic equipment
such as analog and digital cameras, and measuring instruments including
3D-scanning. With operative bases within Europe the company covers the
three business areas of photo imaging, cameras and industrial
instruments. Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Europe is a subsidiary of
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Building on its strong core of optical technologies developed over 130
years, Konica Minolta Photo Imaging aims to be a corporation offering
products and services that are essential to all areas of digital
imaging.
Website: http://www.konicaminoltaeurope.com/
Terms and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.
Product images are available under http://www.konicaminolta-images.com
Product details
For corporate information please contact:
Lydia Kirchel
Communication Group
Phone: +49-511-7404-401
Lydia.Kirchel@bs.konicaminoltaeurope.com
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH, International Press
Service,
Minoltaring 11, 30855 Langenhagen, Germany
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