Captured images are stored on CompactFlash cards in JPEG (Exif 2.1) format with a
choice of Fine, Standard or Economy compression levels or uncompressed as SuperFine
in TIFF format. The image size is user selectable between 1792x1200 and 800x600
pixels. To cover a wide range of lighting conditions the CCD sensitivity can be
switched between Normal (ISO 85) and High (ISO 340).
The 1.8-inch color LCD monitor on back allows the user to view the image
composition or to play back the stored images.
An optical viewfinder is also provided which enables framing much like that of a
traditional film camera, and is especially helpful when shooting outdoors in bright
sunlight.
 The lens is an 8.2mm (equivalent to ~38mm in 35mm format) f/3.0 - 13 (4 steps) all-glass consisting of 5 elements in 2 groups, including 4 aspheric surfaces. Focusing range is 1.96 feet (0.6m) to infinity in normal mode and 0.98 - 1.96 feet (0.3 - 0.6m) in macro mode.
The Digital Zoom feature magnifies the area being photographed by a ratio of
1.4X or 2X but results in a smaller captured image size.
The buttons for flash mode, macro focus, exposure compensation and digital zoom
are on the top. The advanced functions: self-timer, burst
capture, remote release, and slide show are selected with the function dial.
The LCD data panel on the top displays camera status including selected image
quality, flash mode, sharpness, and remaining frames.
You can display stored pictures on any NTSC-compatible TV set using the Video Out
port and the supplied video cable. The camera can be powered by an optional AC
adapter via the 6V DC IN port.
 The Dimâge 2300 can be connected to a Windows 98 or Macintosh USB-enabled computer using the bundled USB cable. High-speed digital image downloading is possible up to 12Mbps.
There is no serial port so if your computer doesn't have USB then you're going to
need a CompactFlash card reader to acquire the pictures from the camera.
 The Dimâge 2300 is powered by four AA size batteries; alkaline, lithium, NiCd, or NiMH type may be used. It can also be operated with an optional AC adapter. Access to the CompactFlash Type I card slot is also via the battery compartment, Minolta includes a 8MB CF card. |
Type: Compact digital camera with autofocus (AF), autoexposure (AE),
auto white balance (AWB), built-in LCD monitor, and built-in flash CCD: 1/1.75 inch-type, inter line CCD with primary color filter; total
number of pixels approx. 2,300,000; number of effective pixels
approx. 2,190,000 Lens: 8.2mm (35mm camera equivalent: approx. 38mm); f/3.0 - 13 (4
steps); 5 elements, 2 groups including 4 aspheric surfaces in 3
elements Focusing Range: 1.96 feet (0.6m) - infinity; 0.98 - 1.96 feet (0.3 - 0.6m) in
macro mode Viewfinder: Reversed Galilean optical viewfinder LCD: 1.8-inch (4.6 cm) TFT LCD monitor Image Storage: Recording Media: CompactFlash card Type I; File format: Exif 2.1
(JPEG), TIFF, DPOF Number of Pixels: 1,792 x 1,200 / 800 x 600 pixels Image Compression Modes: S. FINE, FINE, STD., ECON. Storage Capacity (8 MB CompactFlash Card): S.FINE: 1 image, FINE: approx. 9 images, STD.: approx. 24 images,
ECON.: approx. 47 images (Full size; 1,792 x 1,200 pixels) Autofocus: AF system by CCD Exposure: Programmed AE Exposure Compensation: +/- 2 EV in 1/2 EV increments Metering System: Center-weighted TTL metering by CCD Sensitivity: Equivalent to approx. ISO 85 (Normal) / approx. ISO 340 (High) Shutter Speed: 1/500 - 2 seconds White Balance: Automatic, manual selection of Daylight, Tungsten,
and Fluorescent Flash Modes: Autoflash, Autoflash with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash,
Fill-flash with red-eye reduction, Flash Cancel (Flash Cancel in
Macro mode) Burst Capture: 2 frames per second (@ 1,792 x 1,200 pixels, up to 4 frames in
Fine mode) Self-timer: Approx. 10 second delayed release Remote Release (optional): IR remote control, immediate/two-second delayed release Video Output: NTSC Interface: USB (Windows, Macintosh) Power: AA Alkaline x 4, AA Ni-Cd x 4, or AA Ni-MH x 4 batteries, AC
adapter Dimensions (WxHxD): 4.48 x 2.55 x 1.57 inches (114 x 65 x 40mm); 1.77 in. (45mm) with
projection around the lens Weight: Approx. 7.4 ounces (210g) without batteries and CompactFlash card Included Accessories: Camera Case, Hand Strap, USB Cable, Video Cable, CompactFlash
Card, AA alkaline batteries, Dimâge 2300 host software, PhotoSuite
SE software, Ni-MH batteries and charger Optional Accessories: Remote Control, Serial I/F Set, AC Adapter SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - PC/AT PC/AT Computer: IBM PC/AT Compatible CPU: 90 MHz Pentium Processor or better Operating System: Windows 98 Memory: Windows 98: A minimum of 32 MB (megabytes) RAM Hard Disk Space: 80 MB or more of available hard disk space Monitor: Minimum VGA (640 x 480 pixels) monitor capable of displaying at
least 256 colors (32,000 colors or more is recommended.) Interface: USB (Windows, Macintosh) CD-ROM Drive: Required for installation SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - MACINTOSH COMPUTER Macintosh Computer: Macintosh with an approved built-in USB port as standard
interface CPU: PowerPC Operating System: Mac OS 8.6 - 9.4 Memory: A minimum of 16 MB (megabytes) free memory in addition to the
requirements for the Mac OS and applications (32MB or larger is
recommended.) Hard Disk Space: 80 MB or more of available hard disk space Monitor: Minimum of 13 inch-type (640 x 480 pixels) monitor capable of
displaying at least 256 colors (32,000 colors or more is
recommended.) Interface: USB CD-ROM Drive: Required for installation Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of posting and are subject to change without notice.
Minolta Dimage 2300 Specifications
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