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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 Review
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Review Summary
Reader Score: 2.50 (out of 10)
One of several 12X-zoom cameras on the market, the 6-megapixel Konica Minolta Dimage Z6 differs in only a few respects from its 5-megapixel predecessor, the Dimage Z5. In addition to the resolution bump and the silver face-lift, the Z6 provides a slightly larger image buffer and, unfortunately, a lower-resolution movie mode. However, the Z5's primary attractions remain: 12X zoom, Anti-Shake technology, and a well-rounded feature set that includes manual exposure controls. Keen-eyed photographers might fuss about image quality, but the Konica Minolta Dimage Z6 offers enough benefits at an affordable price to attract enthusiasts who want an SLR-like feel and a long-reach lens.
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Other Reviews For This Model
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| Digital Camera Review |
8.60 |
10-18-05 |
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| The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 is a good option in the field of point and shoot, ultra zoom cameras. The quick auto focus, minimal shutter lag, excellent battery life, great 12x zoom, and excellent Anti-Shake feature makes the mid-$300 price tag very reasonable. Since I liked the way this camera operated so much, I really wanted it to perform well in the image quality department, but the overexposure, lack of detail, and higher than average noise are pretty apparent. |
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| LetsGoDigital |
7.11 |
10-03-05 |
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| In a nutshell: we may consider the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 a fine successor of the DiMAGE Z5 camera, without extraordinary changes. The resolution raise doesn't bring a lot in terms of percentage, but in the long run it will prove to be the perfect choice when the lower resolution DiMAGE Z5 version will disappear. The camera is all-round applicable, offers an excellent innovation: the Anti-Shake system and moreover; its design nicely stands out from the crowd. Price / quality ratio is excellent and Konica Minolta brings a very attractive digital camera into the market that will certainly not be a flash in the pan. Here's one to stay, a definite must! |
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6.50 |
11-11-05 |
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| The DiMAGE Z6 is a budget compact camera with a 12x lens. It's not budget in terms of construction – Konica Minolta's Anti-Shake mechanism moves the CCD, not a lens element, after all. It performs like a budget camera, though. An ultra zoom should have more serious capability than the Z6 offers. The displays aren't good enough to check the images; they're small, and low-resolution. The ISO ratings are limiting, too. ISO 320 just isn't good enough for available light shooting indoors. A fair number of bird watchers use super zooms, and ISO 320 sure won't be good enough to catch the twilight-feeding warblers and finches. |
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| Cameras.co.uk |
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02-04-06 |
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| "The Konica Minolta Dimage Z6 is a six megapixel digital camera with a 12x optical zoom lens. With this length of zoom lens you should have no problem getting in close to your subject from a long way away. Therefore the Dimage Z6 is likely to appeal to photographers who shoot subjects such as sports and wildlife. With its range of features and length of zoom it is far more likely to be suited to someone who sees photography as a hobby rather than someone who is looking for a simple, easy-to-use point and shoot camera.
There are many digital cameras with long zoom lenses to choose between. In my opinion the Konica Minolta Dimage Z6 struggles to keep up with the competition. I was disappointed with the colours the camera produced and I also have concerns about the shutter lag. Therefore I would suggest looking elsewhere if this type of digital camera appeals to you." |
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12-21-05 |
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| "The Konica Minolta Dimage Z6 has an impressive specification, outstandingly good handling and above average performance, all for a very good price. There are few cameras that can match its zoom range, and the anti-shake system means that it's usable even at full zoom. It would suit a birdwatcher, keen amateur photographer or anyone who appreciates good design." |
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