I bought the DiMAGE Z10 two weeks ago and I love it. My pictures are very sharp. I photographed my kids playing soccer & my son's birthday last week. I see in reading another recent someone tried to shoot the moon at 1/1000th of second. For the best results I suggest using a tripod and shooting at about 1/60th of second. I highly recommend this digital camera, because it is great product at an amazing price.

I have used digital cameras for years. I was excited to finally have all of the features I wanted on one camera. The fact that I can leave the shutter open for 30 seconds, & had digital noise reduction was a major selling point. I was thinking about all the great star & Northern Light pictures I'd finally be able to capture. Well, after buying the camera, I'm disappointed. The menus are easy to navigate & all the features are there, but the images were all so blurry that I couldn't stand looking at them. I set the shutter at 1/1000 sec & tried shooting the full moon with a tripod. Macro was NOT engaged, I had the Quality bumped up to FINE, ISO @ 100 & yet the moon was so blurry that it was not even round. I tried some other indoor photos with the flash & without.. again.. blurry. I might just have gotten a lemon, since my other minoltas have been great. The software is also excellent allowing the correction of histograms. I'd say try it out & look at the image quality on a real screen, or a printed picture before deciding if this is the camera for you. My 2mp Olympus kicked this camera right out of the water as far as the images goes. I might try exchanging the camera & see if the next one also takes as blurry of pictures. before writing it off.

This is my first digital camera and I did a lot of reading before I decided what camera I wanted to buy. The 8 x optical zoom and the .4 in. macro option is what sold me on this camera. I have had it for about two weeks now and have taken some great pictures. I can not beleave the the detail I can get in my close up shots. The only reason I did not give this camera a five is because once I take it off of auto I find it hard to figure out some of the other settings even when I have read how to do it in the manual. I think this is a great camera for a beginner because it can grow with you.

Bevor ich ein weiters Mal auf die Nase falle, habe ich dieses Produkt im Fachhandel eingehend begutachtet, da es wohl z.Zt. von Minolta keine Alternative gibt.

Für Neueinsteiger ist es sicher eine Überlegung wert sich mit dem Produkt anzufreunden, denn die Technik ist ausgereift und die Ergebnisse lassen sich zeigen.

Wenn man allerdings den schnellen Änderungsprozess an dieser Z-Modellserie verfolgt, dann kommt man zu dem Ergebnis, dass dieses Produkt im Prinzip "kalter Kaffee" ist der nur in einer anderen Fertigungsstätte (China) neu aufgewärmt wurde. Sie bringt gegenüber der vor 2 Jahren neu angepriesenen Z1 keine Leistungsverbesserung. Im Gegenteil!!!! Das Zoom ist von 10-fach auf 8-fach degeneriert und das Gehäuse und der ganze Apparat ist noch empfindlicher, klappriger und noch leichter geworden.

FAZIT: Wer eine Kamera als Wegwerfprodukt behandelt darf sich hiermit gern zufrieden geben. Sollten Sie jedoch für Ihre 200-250€ eine mittelfristige Investition beabsichtigt haben, dann empfiehlt sich nochmals Ausschau zu halten oder gar dem Vorgänger den Vorzug zu geben.

Die Features dieser Kamera entsprechen dem, was ich von einer modernen Kamera erwartet habe, mit Ausnahme einiger Schwächen:

- Das Gehäuse wirkt im Vergleich zu meiner alten analogen SLR leicht und filigran, liegt aber trotzdem gut in der Hand und überzeugt bei der BEdienung.

- Schwachstelle Blitz: Leider läßt sich kein externer Blitz verwenden, auch nicht mit drahtloser Steuerung. Der eingebaute Blitz führt aufgrund der kompakten Abmessungen unweigerlich zu massiv roten Augen bei Portraits und Tierbildern. Im Nahbereich kann die Blitzsteuerung die Leistung zu wenig reduzieren, alles im Bereich unter 1 Meter wird stark überbelichtet.

- Vorsätze und Filter können nur sehr eingeschränkt verwendet werden, weil sich das Filtergewinde nicht am Objektiv selbst, sondern in der feststehenden Objektivführung befindet.

- Bei schwachen Lichtverhältnissen ist der Autofokus sehr bald überfordert. Manuelles Scharfstellen läßt der sehr grobkörnige Sucher wohl eher nur theoretisch zu.

Alles in allem: Eine Kamera, die innerhalb ihrer Grenzen viel Spaß macht, solange man sich derer bewusst ist, deren digitale Features überzeugen und mit der ich gerne arbeite.

Die Kamera ist jetzt etwa zwei Monate in Gebrauch und ich bin nach wie vor höchst zufrieden. Die Bildqualität ist ok, die Kamera ist bei geringem Stromverbrauch recht schnell, die Bedienung ist leicht verständlich; ideal vor allem unterwegs ist die Stromversorgung durch Standard-Akkus und/oder -Batterien.

Habe mir (leider erst) nach unserem Urlaub die Z10 gekauft, nachdem die Bilder mit unserer alten Analogkamera nichts geworden sind und so der Urlaub nicht auf Fotos festgehalten ist :(

Die Z10 ist sehr einfach zum bedienen, bietet aber noch ausreichend Spielraum für professionelle Einstellungen.
Im Automatikmodus macht die Kamera bereits fantastische Bilder. Dank des 8fach optischen Zoom, sind brilliante Bilder über weite Entfernungen gestochen scharf in hoher Auflösung möglich.

Mein absoluter Tipp! Früher habe ich auf Ausflügen viell. 3-4 Bilder gemacht, dank der tollen Z10 schaffe ich es schon mal 128MB an 2 Tagen voll zu bekommen...

Its been a week since I have owned this camera. I think it is a great camera for the price(below $200). The picture quality is awesome and 3.2 MP is more than enough. The best part of this camera are the ultra zoom, macro and amazing battery life. I have taken over 100 pictures and all of them are very clear. The macro mode of the camera is very cool. The shutter lag is hardly noticeable and better than most cameras including sony. The only concern of this camera is it takes some time to adjust the focus at night, but the delay is not much either. The lens cap is completely detachable from the camera. So you have to remember it to keep it at a safe place. Of the cameras I have researched this camera offers amazing results for its price.

The quality of the pics are outstanding. Autofocus is sharp and quick. Recharge between pics is fast. Batteries last a long time. The macro feature is incredible (Turn off flash if pic is washed out). The opitical zoom is good (Use a tripod or solid rest object for best results). IT's really easy to use so a beginner will be fine. It has manual features for more advanced fooling around.

Best of all, it costs half as much as other cameras in this category.

I picked this camera up from a department store as a dispaly model for $132. With the savings I picked up two 256mb SD cards. I am constantly amazed by this product. Although it does have difficulty focusing at night, the lens cap is not attached and has a built-in only flash, the pictures I get are perfect for my needs and any color issues or red eye are just a mouse click from perfection! I was prewarned by others to get an external power source and to always have extra batteries. However, I've been pleasantly surprised with only two battery changes in well over 300 shots. There seems to be layers and layers of built-in functions, options and modes that I haven't even begun to tap. The optical zoom has enough power alone that I've rarely gone into the digital zoom, which is a function I haven't found to be useful on other cameras, let alone this one. The movie mode is adequate for quick flicks, but there is no sound. Fine by us as our digi camcorder covers that base. Still very new to us, so time will tell. But for now--very pleased!

Bought this camera while on holidays with my family just to email friends back home ,this exceeded all expectations.......took close to 200 pics with the batteries that came with it ,bought some 2500mAh rechargeables and this is just going.To top it off the camera looks impressive..

This is my first digital camera. Just like most other first-time buyers, I read reviews and product features. A friend has a 10X zoom camera and I figured that for my needs I would want a camera that can get close-ups. This camera is awesome!!!! Not only is it great for beginners like me, I can also learn how to do better quality photos without becoming a rocket scientist. It does more than I dreamed of with quality that even impresses my husband. I was going to buy a camera at Christmas time, but when I saw the price on this -- well, let's just say I had Christmas in July.

This is maybe my 14 or 15th digital camera. It is far and above my favorite as of right now. The digital viewfinder is excellent as is just about everything is on this camera.

The only flaw or problem with it is the lack of ability to focus in low light, such as dusk or at night in the home with minimal room lighting. Last week I found a deer in my yard, I was able zoom into the face, but couldn't get the camera to focus lock. (It was just as the sun was setting) If you do much low light shooting, this camera is a pain.

Daylight or average room lighting, this camera is OUTSTANDING.

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I LOVE this camera... I bought it for around $175 and it takes just as better pics (if not better!) than my friends who have more expensive, higher tech cameras. I feel like a pro when I use this camera! My family has actually been amazed at the pictures I have taken, they really do look professional. I wish I could post the pictures on here to show you! You won't regret this purchase! The only con I have is that there is no mic so there is no sound with the video, but I don't really take much video so it doesn't matter!

This camera is GREAT for the price, It out performs my friends cameras who spent 3 times the money on the camera they use!

DONT LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE WHO SAY IT CANT WORK WELL IN LOW LIGHT!

If you read the book that comes with it, it tells you how to make it work well in low light/ night shots.

and it does work well! :)

All i have to say, this camera rocks!

I bought this camera to replace my 25 year old yasicha FR2 that had just wore out. I researched on the net several models and pick the Z10 because it had all the features I wanted and was in my price range. Right out of the box I took the picture of the water fall fountain I have posted, this camera could not be easier to use. I read the manuel after I took the picture and have found the controls well laid out, easy to navigate and simple to use. I highly recomend this camera if you are a beginer or intermediate camera user, on full auto you will take great pictures and with the controls you can have all the creativity you want. I bought a 512 meg card and Nimh batteries to go with it as many people have suggested, with the 512 meg card setting set at fine and 1280 resolution I can store 750 pics. I especialy like the view finder, after 25 years of using a SLR I found it very difficult to get use to the LCD screens but this is just great for me. For what it does and what I wanted this is a great camera!!!

I purchased this camera for my daughter on her 13th birthday. She loves to take pictures but I hate spending the money to develop pictures that are duplicates or just not the greatest of pictures. She & I both love this camera. The book gives you detailed information on how to use it & the pictures are fabulous. I have taken my own pictures of her & printed them out on photo paper with our all-in-one printer at home & they look just like the professional's do. I don't regret this purchase at all.

Tolle Fotos für eine derart günstige Kamera. 8fach Zoom ist wirklich toll, da stört es überhaupt nicht dass die Kamera für den täglichen Gebrauch doch etwas groß ist. Die Qualität der Fotos ist trotz 3.2 Megapixel enorm gut. Sensationelles Preis / Leistungsverhältnis. Für Digicam-Einsteiger, als auch für leidenschaftliche Fotografierer absolut weiterzuempfehlen. Maximale Flexibilität durch Verwendung von Einweg-Batterien oder Akkus. Lieferumfang (Software, USB-Kabel, AV-Kabel) gut. Passende original Konica-Minolta Tasche hab ich mir dazugekauft. Einziges Minus: Videoaufnahme mit Ton ist nicht möglich. Stört aber auch weniger, hab mir dieses Gerät in erster Linie zum Fotografieren gekauft...

I did lots and lots of research and this camera looked like the best deal for my daughter and me. It did not disappoint me. My 10-year-old had it up in running in no time with no previous camera experience. The software is great even with my win98se O/S. It gives you many choices for resolution and quality (compression)but even at 640x480 it takes nice pictures, giving you 150 pictures on the 16M card it comes with. The max 3.2 megs on this is plenty of resolution unless you want to do posters. What a deal. Made in Korea, and they can be picked up new for a song online with extended warranty. I recommend Samsonite for the bag. They have a nice one at a decent price. The ergonomic design of this camera makes it hard to find a good bag.

I bought my camera from Amazon several weeks ago and took it on a trip to Turkey. The product has a lot of controversy: most love it, some hate it. Here is what I have to say:

Overall, a great travel camera and outdoor pictures are just fantastic. 8x zoom is superb, you can really get smallish things in detail. Colors are great when outside. Macro functions are just awesome - you can bring camera to an inch from the object and get a crisp, clear picture! And tons of manual controls - you can control shutter speed, aperture, focus, sensitivity, which was particularly nice to get better quality snaps - I strongly recommend before you start taking pictures to read the manual carefully - it is good - and learn how to use all the features. It CAN be a point and shoot camera, but sometimes you just cannot count on using the automatic setup to get what you want. Until I did it, some pictures were disgraceful. When I learned the camera, most are amazing.

Now, some problems:

First two I quickly learned how to deal with:

1. Night pictures often don't come out nice - use night portrait
feature and white balance. HIGHLY recommended to get tripod if you want to shoot during the night
2. Red colors are too conspicuous in indoor and night shots - once again, learn to use white balance!!!! Actually, most of it can also be made up for using their amazing imaging software - I really loved it, it works, and it is relevant.
3. Now REAL problems - when indoors or bad light, autofocus may or may not work - it is pretty much the matter of luck. My only recommendation - take several pictures and see what comes out right. For this, I also recommend to have at least 256 mb SD card for this machine.
4. And the shutter speed for indoor filming is unpredictable - once again, it may come up just right or may - well... get your pictures dark.

The buttom line: if you need camera mostly for indoor use like taking pictures at the parties - probably, there are other models available for the price. If you are outdoorish, travel a lot and mostly take outside - this is an amazing buy for the money.

And yes, it will look great on you! I heard 'nice camera' several times before I got to Istanbul.

I have been using this camera for the past 2 years and it still works fabulous and it has all the great features what one will be looking at. Although 3MP is lesser than all the other cameras available in the market, the picture quality is awesome. I have taken lots of photos when driving in the car, I gotta say, it never shakes. I love this camera. And most of all the things its dirt cheap when compared for other cameras with the same quality,

Rumor has it Konica Minolta is getting out of doing digital cameras which is really a shame. This camera been wonderful since we got it 2 years ago. The first year we had it we stored over 2000 pictures on our computer making it easily pay for itself when compared to the standard camera it replaced.

This camera takes crisp, quick pictures. For me the lag time is most important as we have small children. If the camera doesn't take the picture quickly it is useless. You do need to practice getting the camera locked into focus before taking the picture in order for it to be very fast but overall I have been able to take wonderful pictures of my children.

The zoom and macro features are wonderful as well allowing me to get close up pictures and details on things that can be difficult with other cameras.

The only downside could be the size of the camera as it cannot fit into a pocket. But for us this is actually a plus as it is not easily lost. For us, the zoom and the quality of the pictures make the bulk worthwhile.

I highly recommend this camera.

I got this camera for Christmas in 2005. It is my first digital camera and I must admit that when it dies, I will be so upset! I've taken this on two trips to Hawaii and have awesome pictures every time!! I even get great pictures of my animals around the house. I also took it with to both my proms and have excellent pictures!

The Pros: Great zoom, Not small enough to lose, Great options I actually use, Doesn't eat up batteries

The Cons: Nothing comes to mind!

I bought my camera in 2004 hot off the manufacturers line! I have loved it since day one and HATE to part with it, however in the past 2.5 years I have learned SO MUCH about photography from this little camera. I am ready for something with a little more zoom, amd definately more megapixels, however, for portrait type pictures, NOTHING I have found will beat the quality and ease of this camera! I have decided to add additional cameras to my collection, but I'll hold on to this gem until she cant snap anymore!

Hi, I just received a new camera as a gift so I am selling my Kinoca Minolta camera, but I have to tell you in all honesty I AM IN LOVE with this camera.
It has a lower mega pixel then you can find in newer models, but you would NEVER know that from looking at the photos it takes. They look like professional photos! You WILL be thrilled with the ease and quality of this camera! I received more compliments on photos taken with this camera than any other photos I have ever taken! It is a WONDERFUL camera and I guarantee you will love it!

Tolle Fotos für eine derart günstige Kamera. 8fach Zoom ist wirklich toll, da stört es überhaupt nicht dass die Kamera für den täglichen Gebrauch doch etwas groß ist. Die Qualität der Fotos ist trotz 3.2 Megapixel enorm gut. Sensationelles Preis / Leistungsverhältnis. Für Digicam-Einsteiger, als auch für leidenschaftliche Fotografierer absolut weiterzuempfehlen. Maximale Flexibilität durch Verwendung von Einweg-Batterien oder Akkus. Lieferumfang (Software, USB-Kabel, AV-Kabel) gut. Passende original Konica-Minolta Tasche hab ich mir dazugekauft. Einziges Minus: Videoaufnahme mit Ton ist nicht möglich. Stört aber auch weniger, hab mir dieses Gerät in erster Linie zum Fotografieren gekauft...