Konica Minolta Dimage X50 5MP Digital Camera with 2.8x Optical Zoom | 
| Brand: Konica-Minolta
List Price: $379.99
Buy New: $159.99
New (2) from $159.99
Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 17940
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 2.8
Display Size: 2
Maximum Focal Length: 17.1
Minimum Focal Length: 6.1
Maximum Resolution: 5
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 3.3 x 2.4
MPN: Dimage X50 Silver
Model: Dimage X50 Silver
UPC: 043325995613
EAN: 0043325995613
ASIN: B0002J6Z6W
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 5-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 13-by-17-inch enlargements | | • | 2.8x optical zoom lens combines with 4.3x digital zoom for 12x total zoom | | • | .5-second start-up time; 2-inch LCD monitor; PictBridge compatible | | • | Store images on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards; 16 MB SD card included | | • | Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included with charger) |
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| Accessories:
| • | Viking 128 MB Secure Digital Card (SD128M) | | • | Konica Minolta AC-4 AC Adapter for Dimage X, Xi, X50 & X60 Digital Cameras | | • | Minolta Deluxe Case for Dimage X, Xi, XG, X31 & X50 Digital Cameras | | • | Minolta NSDG100 Metal Neck Chain Strap for Dimage XG, X20, Xi, Xt, X, X31, X50 & X60 Digital Cameras | | • | Minolta Casual Case for Dimage XG, X20, Xi, X, Xt, X31 & X50 Digital Cameras |
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Product Description
The Konica Minolta DiMAGE X50 is handy enough to take anywhere and stylish enough to show everyone. Add the fastest-in-class startup time, 2.8X non-protruding optical zoom, 5-megapixel CCD, and large 2-inch LCD, and you've got a high quality digital camera in a sleek, compact package.The 5-megapixel DiMAGE X50 digital camera takes the DiMAGE X series' concept of "thin, fast and stylish" and adds even more speed.With its non-protruding zooms lens, the DiMAGE X50 fits neatly in a breast pocket and is ready when you are-thanks to the approx. 0.5-second startup time - to take those spur-of-the-moment shots and ensure that you never miss a photo opportunity. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection automatically selects the optimum shooting mode for the subject at hand, allowing you to take beautiful photos that match the needs of the particular scene. In short, the DiMAGE X50 makes it fast and easy for anyone to take beautiful, high-quality pictures anytime.The DiMAGE X50's 5-megapixel CCD and proprietary CxProcess II image processing technology combine to give superb quality images - pictures that reproduce the natural colors as faithfully as you see them with your own eyes. The zoom range gives everything from wide-angle shots to close-ups that are clearly focused as near as 10 cm from the subject, without the need to switch to macro mode. If you need to get even closer, the Super Macro mode based on Konica Minolta's newly developed optics system gives amazing close-ups as near as 6 cm.The DiMAGE X50 has a large 2-inch LCD screen whose easy-to-view menus equal greater ease of operation. And the slide cover protects the lens, so there's no need to worry about putting the camera inside a pocket or purse.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
 Dimage X50 will do some serious "damage" to the competition! September 22, 2004
K. KIM (Wheaton, IL United States)
91 out of 96 found this review helpful
I just purchased this AWESOME ultracompact digital camera from my local camera store. I am by no means a novice to the world of digital photography. I bought my 1st digital camera (Nikon Coolpix 990) over 4 years ago for just under a thousand dollars. While it took great pictures, it was too bulky and a bit too easy to change the settings on the camera. My 2nd digital camera was a SONY Mavica-that one had TERRIBLE photo quality. My 3rd camera was the Canon S50 which is very highly rated butI had 3 problems with it- 1. It was too bulky to toss into my pocket. 2. The toggle switches are a pain to operate (they eliminated them for the S60/70) 3. I was not blown away by the photo quality. To be honest, I think my Nikon Coolpix took better indoor pictures and it only had 3 (vs 5) mega-pixels! I have heard that Nikon utilizes some of the best photo lenses in the industry which result in great-looking pictures. I was thinking about getting the Nikon Coolpix 3200 BUT the shutter speed is way too slow! And it has a cheap, plastic body. Then I read Mossberg's review of the Dimage X50 in the Wall Street Journal and was very intrigued. So, I headed to my local camera store and purchased it (they have a 7 day return/exchange policy). I took a bunch of pictures of my baby both indoors and out, and I was VERY IMPRESSED with the photo quality (for a camera this tiny)*.
UPDATE:
*Some reviewers complained about "noisy" pictures. You have to factor that in when considering a digital camera purchase. If you want pictures with no noise, then you have to use a much bigger camera like the Canon A95 or Sony W1. Also, I don;t recommend buying an ultracompact camera as your primary or sole camera. They are best for taking to parties or tossing them in your bag to capture spontaneous life moments. You shouldn't expect an ultacompact to produce museum quality pictures- it's simply not possible. I truly believe that the XS50 offers one of the best photo quality in the arena of ultracompacts.
Besides the high photo quality, there is A LOT I love about my 4th digital camera. 1st, the price is GREAT esp. when you consider the picture quality, TINY size, and zoom capability. I think it's a STEAL! 2nd, the only thing I disagree with Mossberg is that he didn't think it looked very "sleek". I love the all metal design - aside from the viewfinder, you will not find any cheap plastic parts. Even the A/V out has a tiny metal door that slides up and down. Not to be anti-American made but it's obvious that this was made in Japan. It is also extremely EASY to use-the buttons are very intuitive. I have yet to crack open the manual. It also makes a soothing "ding" sound when the picture is in focus (not at all loud or annoying) so that you are assured a great picture! Even though it is very small, the lay-out is great and NO TOGGLE SWITCHES. And of course, having a 2" LCD monitor is very helpful (and fun). You don't have to squint into a tiny viewfinder! The combined 12x zoom is VERY COOL-it's similsr to a submarine telescope and doesn't protude !
The only thing I'm not crazy about is that it uses a proprietary battery but it's supposed to last for over a 150 pictures and using "AA" batteries would have added too much bulk. Overall,
I am THRILLED with this camera! I finally got (almost) EVERYTHING I was looking for in an ultracompact digital camera- Very Good photo quality, ease of use, tiny size, and a very FAST SHUTTER SPEED at a great price. What more can you want? Well, maybe a bigger memory card :-)
Great little camera for everyday use! November 22, 2004
Leslie S. (Atlanta, GA)
69 out of 71 found this review helpful
I researched cameras for about 2 months before finally deciding on the DiMage X50. I went to a camera store to check them out and found that the camera I really wanted hasn't been invented yet. (I wanted a large LCD screen (2-2.5 inch), and more than 3X zoom, and all in an ultra compact camera!) It all came down to the Dimage X50 but I also looked at the Casio Exilim EX-Z55 which had a nice 2.5 inch LCD (but you need a dock to connect to a computer), and the Canon SD300. The viewfinder on the Canon was in the middle of the camera and was uncomfortable, as it hit my nose. (and I must say I have a small nose!) The DiMage X50 came the closest to meeting all my needs. I also liked the non protruding zoom lens and the metal cover that protects the lens and also acts to turn the camera on and off.
My criteria was: a small camera I can keep in my purse, large LCD screen, optical viewfinder, fast startup and no/short lag time between pictures, USB connection to computer and connection to TV, movie with sound ability, easy to use, good picture quality, zoom (could be better - although you can zoom in on pictures using photo software).
I am extremely pleased with my purchase. I was very surprised when I took my first pictures in a dark restaurant. The couple sitting across from us came out clear and without red eye!! The camera is very easy to use. I was taking pictures and movies before I even read the instructions, which I eventually did to find out how to use the camera correctly. The pictures indoors as well as outdoors came out great. Downloading them onto the computer was very fast and easy.
I've been keeping the camera in an eyeglass case (men's vertical type) with no problem. It's easy to carry in my purse without worrying that it will be damaged. I did order the Minolta casual case for it and will see which works better when I receive the case.
I can definitely recommend this camera with no hesitation!!
 Nice package, noisy images September 24, 2004
Overzeetop (Virginia)
24 out of 28 found this review helpful
This is one cool camera...it has all the buzzwords and is -physically - a dream. I wish I had known that the images would not quite be up to snuff. Before you disregard my post as flamebait or trolling by a camera snob, let me say that my last digital camera - which has very good image quality - was a $199 Fuji Finepix 1.3MP bought 4 years ago.
The images are quite noisy in low contrast areas, especially in indoor lighting conditions. The only way to mitigate the problem is to manually set the ISO to its lowest value - 50 - which will cause a lot of flash work on a camera with an f/5 telephoto lens. At the lowest setting, however, the pictures seem very nice. Although this workaround does allow it to produce acceptable images, you'll need to be more interested in the "coolness" of this super-mini camera to feel that its worth $350.
I have a post over at steve's digicams forums which shows the noise problem. Just in case Amazon checks for links, you'll have to cut and paste this link into your browser:
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A camera to keep September 23, 2004
Chris Lee (USA)
19 out of 23 found this review helpful
Just got my X50 today and I can't put it down. I wasn't sure if I needed 5MP, but this is selling for cheaper than Minolta's older 3MP x-series cameras, so I thought I might as well go for 5MP.
PROS: - Real thin, < 1 inch - fast power-on < 1 second - 2-inch LCD screen is sweet - above-expectation image quality - 5MP in a small body - 3x optical zoom - optical viewfinder (great for stabilizing your shots) - stylish - rechargable battery - looks and feels good - uses SD - 5MP at a good price
CONS: - prop battery format
Should be a winner in the super-compact class September 19, 2004
Gadgester (New York)
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
This isn't a hands-on review as are my other Amazon.com reviews. The X50 hasn't been released yet as of today (9/18/04), but I just wanted to call your attention to a review in the Wall Street Journal written by Mossberg. He compared four upcoming super-compact cameras and found this to have the best picture quality (although the least style). I have owned half a dozen Minolta digital cameras and I think this will be another winner. As I recently lost my job I guess I won't be buying anything for a while. :( But be sure to check out the WSJ review from 9/15/2004, page D1.
(Konica and Minolta used to be two separate companies but they merged recently to form Konica-Minolta.)
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