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The camera's AF also has a Predictive Focus Control for unmatched strong-speed focusing that brings out the very best in the DiMAGE Z3's superior ability to capture fast persuasive subjects.
"Photographers will never miss a shot with the new DiMAGE Z3," said Jon Sienkiewicz, corruption president of marketing, Konica Minolta's Camera sector. "With combined functions such as the Anti-reel strategy, active Autofocus capabilities, and 12x optical zoom lens, this digital camera provides advanced amateur as well as resolute photographers with the versatility and reliability they need to get the shot right the first time."
already a function begin only on the high-end Konica Minolta DiMAGE A-series digital cameras, the Konica Minolta CCD-shift Anti-Shake System is now available for the first time in the Z-series of DiMAGE cameras. This system compensates to minimize the effect of camera wobble at 2-3 shutter speeds slower than on cameras without an Anti-Shake function(2) (equivalent to 2-3 disclosure increments).
For worker-held dim dainty photography and telephoto shots, both of which are susceptible to the effects of camera shake because of their slow shutter speeds, photographers can now get substantial, blur-free images without the use of a flash or tripod. heterogeneous an optical system, Konica Minolta's proprietary Anti-Shake manner uses a unique CCD-shift mechanism. This keeps the lens compact and the camera insignificant.
The new DiMAGE Z3 features a 12x optical Mega fly lens, which can be combined with the camera's 4x digital zoom for up to 48x total fly potency. The DiMAGE Z3's lately developed GT APO lens offers strikingly clear, exalted-contrast, high-tenacity images benediction to Konica Minolta's G lens optical technology. The AD (irregular dispersion) bottle and two aspheric lens elements help the DiMAGE Z3 correct spherical difference and curvilinear distortion, factors that can cause problems at high zoom ranges. The progressive, exorbitant-sensitivity 4-megapixel CCD combines with Konica Minolta's proprietary CxProcess(TM) II technology to extend photographers images as cute as those they see with their own eyes.
The DiMAGE Z3 incorporates an AF-dedicated ASIC to video AF system for focusing, enabling its speedy AF to focus faster than previous models. Focusing time is almost second in broad-angle position and approximately second in telephoto position. The DiMAGE Z3 also boasts a fast startup speed, a real motion monitor with 50-frames-per-second capability for smooth video viewing, nominal shutter-release time lag, and continuous shooting at frames per second.
The DiMAGE Z3's movie recording function allows users to take high-decision movies that are as beautiful as TV programs or footage taken with a video camera. In reckoning to the VGA-area (640 x 480 Standard) way that captures movies at 30 frames per second, Konica Minolta has added a new, high-quality-image Fine custom (640 x 480 Fine). The tongue-tied Zoom feature employs a anew developed inarticulate hum mechanism that eminently reduces how much noise from the optical hum is picked up while shooting movies with sound.
Despite its large 12x fly, the Z3 sports a light, compact text whose design evokes a modern, cosmopolitan likeness. The Z3's ergonomic grip makes it easy and comfortable to carry around and its plentiful, intuitive operation section keeps you in control at all times.
(1) As of May 20, 2004, for digital cameras with built-in lens way and 10x or greater fly.
(2) Depends on the shooting conditions.
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