Konica Minolta DiMAGE E500

Description: The Konica Minolta DiMAGE E500 is a 5-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $85.

Pros: Weighing only 3.3 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for capturing everyday surprises, since it easily slips into your pocket or purse.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 10x14.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this digital camera has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Konica Minolta
• Part Number: 2816-301

• General

• Product Type Digital camera
• Width 3.6 in
• Depth 1.1 in
• Height 2.4 in
• Weight 0.2 lbs

• Main Features

• Resolution 5 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 5,200,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 5,000,000 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO auto
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Landscape, Night scene, Sports mode, Portrait mode
• Special Effects Sepia, Black & White
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 2 sec
• Exposure Metering Spot, Center-weighted
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Cloudy, Sunset, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
• Digital Video Format AVI
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture AVI - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 12 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage Fine JPEG 2560 x 1920, Normal JPEG 2560 x 1920, Economy JPEG 2560 x 1920, Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536, Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536, Economy JPEG 2048 x 1536, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960, Normal JPEG 1280 x 960, Economy JPEG 1280 x 960, Fine JPEG 640 x 480, Normal JPEG 640 x 480, Economy JPEG 640 x 480

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 6
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 2 ft - 8 ft

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 16.2 mm - F/2.8-4.8
• Focal Length 5.4 mm - 16.2 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 32 - 96 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Min Focus Range 19.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 6cm
• Lens Aperture F/2.8-4.8
• Optical Zoom 3 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
• Features Aspherical lens

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, DPOF support, Audio recording, Date/time stamp, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 130,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser
• Microphone Operation Mode Mono

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software 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 9.0 - 9.2, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.3.8, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.3 - 10.1.5, Apple Mac OS X 10.2.1 - 10.2.8
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case None
• Included Accessories Hand strap
• Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device None

• Battery

• Supported Battery AA
• Supported Battery 2 x Alkaline battery, 2 x NiMH rechargeable battery

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Konica Minolta

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.konica.com/
• Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, , .
• Phone: 800-285-6422
• Email: support@konica.com
• Fax: 201-574-4010