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Review posted 9/8/01

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The DiMAGE E201 is an entry-level, 2.3 million-pixel digital camera based on the DiMAGE 2300. While retaining the ease-of-use an stylish design of its predecessor, the DiMAGE E201 includes a new movie recording feature, a responsive new microprocessor, and simplified computer connectivity. The camera features automatic control over focus, exposure, white balance, and flash. Although some people may be intimidated by digital technology, the camera-like controls will be familiar to all users. With all of its sophisticated automation, the DiMAGE E201 still allows users control over exposure, white balance, image quality, and image size. It is a fun and flexible camera with features such as movie recording and a 2x digital zoom.

Effortless image capture is complemented by simple in-camera viewing and editing. Transferring images to a personal computer is easy using the provided USB cable, with the camera acting as a mass-storage device. Simply install the bundled Adobe PhotoDeluxeŽ software to retouch and manipulate images to create impressive presentations limited only by imagination: web pages, personalized calendars, postcards, etc.





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Minolta DiMAGE E201

Minolta DiMAGE E201

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Minolta DiMAGE E201

Minolta DiMAGE E201





Minolta DiMAGE E201

The DiMAGE E201 and the 3-megapixel DiMAGE S304.










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DiMAGE E201 Specifications

Type Compact digital camera
CCD 1/1.75-type interline primary-color CCD with a total of 2.3 million pixels (1901x1212)
No. of effective pixels 2.15 million pixels (1792x1200)
Lens 8.2 mm f/3.0 (35mm equivalent; 38 mm)
5 elements in 4 groups (includes 3 elements with 4 aspheric surfaces)
Recording media CompactFlash Type I cards
File format Exif2.1 (JPEG, TIFF), Motion JPEG (AVI)
DCF-compliant
DPOF-compliant (Supported by printing functions)
No. of recorded pixels 1792 x 1200 (full size)
800 x 600 (half size)
Movie clips: 320 x 240
Autofocus system Video AF
Focusing range 0.6 m (approx.) - infinity, Macro: 0.3 - 0.6 m (approx.)
Exposure control Programmed AE
Exposure compensation ± 2Ev in 1/2 increments
Metering Center-weighted
Camera sensitivity Normal: ISO 85 equivalent, High: ISO 340 equivalent
Shutter speed 1/500 to 2 seconds
Continuous advance Approx. 1 frame per second
Self timer Approx. 10 seconds
Movie recording Max. 60 seconds
Digital zoom 1.4X or 2X
White-balance control Automatic, Manual (Preset: Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten)
Flash mode Autoflash, Fill-flash, Flash cancel, Autoflash with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash with red-eye reduction, Macro (The flash is cancelled)
LCD monitor 46 mm (1.8 inch) color, 77,000 pixels
Remote control RC-3 (option)
PC interface USB
Video output NTSC/PAL (selectable)
Power source Batteries:4AA (Alkaline or NiMH)
External:AC adapter (option)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 114 x 65 x 45 mm
4-1/2 x 2-9/16 x 1-3/4 inches
Weight Approx. 210 g
7-7/16 ounces (w/o batteries and recording media)
Standard accessories Hand Strap (HS-DG201), Camera Case (CS-DG201), USB Cable (USB-300), Video Cable (VC-200), CompactFlash Card (8MB), AA alkaline Batteries
CD-ROM for DiMAGE E201 / PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Windows / PhotoDeluxe Macintosh






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