Konica Minolta X60 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Konica Minolta X60 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Konica Minolta
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The compact Minolta DiMage X60 has a non-protruding zoom lens that is ready in an instant, approximately 0.5 second startup time. Perfect for those spur-of-the-moment shots which ensures users never miss a desired photo. The camera's sliding cover protects the lens so you can carry it in your pocket or purse. The camera's Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection automatically selects the best shooting mode for the subject, allowing users to take beautiful photos. The Minolta DiMage X60 has a larger high-resolution 2.5 inch LCD monitor than previous models which allows for excellent viewing of picture compositions during shooting, camera menu options, or playing back already recorded images. With just one touch of the independent playback button, users can see recorded images instantly and more clearly than ever. 5 Megapixels create detailed, high-resolution images, while Minolta's exclusive CxProcess III imaging technology produces natural colors as faithfull as seeing them with your own eyes. The DiMage X60 is also equipped with a 15MB internal memory so you can continue shooting even after your memory card is full. This internal memory system also lets you keep and carry your favorite images with you at anytime, anywhere. Connect the DiMage X60 directly to any PictBridge compatible print using a USB cable for on-the-spot digital printing without using a PC. Simply check which images you want on the DiMage X60's LCD monitor and get printouts instantly. You can automatically or manually choose an ideal program from Super Macro Mode, Portrait, Sports Action, Landscape, Sunset, Night Portrait and Text Mode. It's easy to personalize picture with Dimage X60's Image Pasting feature. Just choose a photo and you can just overlay parts of an image in one of the nine frames. Macro focus range (cm) - 5 Flash modes with anti red-eye Storage types - Secure Digital ISO ratings - auto, 100, 200, 400 Shutter (sec)

Average customer rating:

Great Digital Camera: Lightweight & High Quality
Great small compact camera
Point and shoot at its purest
THE PERFECT COMPACT CAMERA
Fragile LCD...Terrible customer service

Konica Minolta X60 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Konica Minolta
ProductGroup: Photography
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Product Features:

5-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
3x optical zoom; folded optics technology provides a full-flat, non-protruding zoom lens
2.5-inch anti-reflective LCD display
Fast 0.5-second startup time; 0.08-second shutter-release time lag
Stores images on SD memory cards; includes 15MB of internal memory; powered by rechargeable Li-ion battery (battery and charger included)

ASIN: B0009IQ62Y

Product Description

The compact Minolta DiMage X60 has a non-protruding zoom lens that is ready in an instant, approximately 0.5 second startup time. Perfect for those spur-of-the-moment shots which ensures users never miss a desired photo. The camera's sliding cover protects the lens so you can carry it in your pocket or purse. The camera's Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection automatically selects the best shooting mode for the subject, allowing users to take beautiful photos. The Minolta DiMage X60 has a larger high-resolution 2.5 inch LCD monitor than previous models which allows for excellent viewing of picture compositions during shooting, camera menu options, or playing back already recorded images. With just one touch of the independent playback button, users can see recorded images instantly and more clearly than ever. 5 Megapixels create detailed, high-resolution images, while Minolta's exclusive CxProcess III imaging technology produces natural colors as faithfull as seeing them with your own eyes. The DiMage X60 is also equipped with a 15MB internal memory so you can continue shooting even after your memory card is full. This internal memory system also lets you keep and carry your favorite images with you at anytime, anywhere. Connect the DiMage X60 directly to any PictBridge compatible print using a USB cable for on-the-spot digital printing without using a PC. Simply check which images you want on the DiMage X60's LCD monitor and get printouts instantly. You can automatically or manually choose an ideal program from Super Macro Mode, Portrait, Sports Action, Landscape, Sunset, Night Portrait and Text Mode. It's easy to personalize picture with Dimage X60's Image Pasting feature. Just choose a photo and you can just overlay parts of an image in one of the nine frames. Macro focus range (cm) - 5 Flash modes with anti red-eye Storage types - Secure Digital ISO ratings - auto, 100, 200, 400 Shutter (sec)

Customer Reviews:

Great Digital Camera: Lightweight & High Quality.......2007-03-28

The Konica Minolta DiMage camera is one of the best consumer cameras on the market. My fiance and I have this digital camera and have taken thousands of photos with it and have been very satisfied with the camera.

We love taking pictures, especially of beautiful scenery from our travels. We often post our photos online for family and friends and consistently receive compliments on the quality and color depth of the pictures. You can see some of our travel photos and judge for yourself at GoSightsee.com.

The camera is very lightweight, making it easy to carry in a purse or pocket. We recommend getting a carrying case that clips onto your belt or pants to protect the preview screen from getting scratched. This is the one that we like: Konica Minolta Deluxe Case for Dimage X, Xi, XG, X31, X50 & X60 Digital Cameras The camera case is black and has a magnetic button clasp. You can carry an extra memory card in it as well. It's worth the few extra dollars to keep your camera in good condition for years to come.

The Konica Minolta DiMage camera is very small and sleek and looks cool. People even ask us about our camera while we're taking pictures! The preview screen is large compared to the size of the camera. We also liked that it came with a rechargeable battery (which charges fully in about an hour).

I highly recommend this digital camera!

Great small compact camera.......2007-01-21

I love this camera. My wife had the x50 and unfortunately I lost it while in a trip to DR. So I decided to buy another Minolta but this time upgraded to the x60 and its even better than my x50. The picture seems to be a little brighter and not as dark as the x50. But the camera is sexy and functional. I love the fact it can slip in my pocket and never be seen. But its also the reason I lost my first one because it is so small. But if you want a compact high quality digital camera, then the minolta x60 is for you.

Point and shoot at its purest.......2006-05-05

After some researched, I brought the Kinica Minolta X60 to served as my backup to my Canon S2 IS. X60 is a small, slim and lightweight camera that is perfect for a quick photo almost anywhere because you can stick this camera almost anywhere on you.

This camera is almost a purest high quality point and shoot camera you can buy with your money. Everything on it is on automatic modes of one sort or another. There are nine modes including the automatic which actually decide which mode is best for the photo. Most of the modes can be found in most digital cameras like "sports" or "landscape". A child can take a good shot with this camera and it is near perfect for any beginner who walk into the digital camera age with their eyes shut.

There are few small things you can do to adjust and adapt your camera each shot. White balance can be adjusted, ISO from 50-400 can be adjusted, drive mode can be adjusted and other minor features that this camera come packed with. There is even an "anti-shake" indictor if your shutter speed is too slow and your hand is shaking too much. Use a tripod says the computer. The camera also come with a movie mode which is pretty basic as well.

The housing of this camera appears to be hard plastic with a metal feel. It seem to be well built. The large 2.5 inch LCD screen seem to be most vulnerable to damage and this may be the camera's only physical weak link. Proper care and attention would be needed, a good camera case for example is a must. The large 2.5 LCD is very nice. But remembered that it serves as your viewscreen for all your shooting. The controls are bit on the small sizes. There is no way you can handled the controls of this camera with gloves for example. People with long fingernails will have an easier time then people without.

The camera unfortunately, is not powered by AA batteries but by NP-700 ion battery. It got a decent life to it but I would encourage anyone buying this camera to buy couple more for back up. Buy it from a third party since Minolta overcharged for their NP-700 outragously. On the other side, X60 uses SD cards for its storage.

The software that come with your camera is pretty decent sort. Some people will used it and others will not. It pretty subjective.

Overall, this is a very good camera that should meet the needs of most point and shoot crowds. The small size and weight allowed it be taken almost anywhere. Only danger to that is that you might even forget that you have it with you. The camera appears to be very reliable, somewhat rugged and shoot well. This is a computer driven camera and basically all you have to worry about is point and shoot!

THE PERFECT COMPACT CAMERA.......2006-04-27

I researched extensively before I purchased this camera. I read every professional and customer review I could. I compared features, sizes, prices, ratings, everything. I checked out the cameras in stores and online. Based on all of that info I finally decided on the Konica Minolta X60 5MP. After using the camera on an almost daily basis for several months now I am happy to say that I made the right choice.

I already had the HP photosmart 935 5.3MP which takes amazing photos, but it's fairly slow and it devours batteries. Also it is a more average sized camera. I wanted to continue using that camera for the more important, planned photos and special shots like fireworks and such. I wanted a second camera that was as compact as possible, easy and fast to use, with a large LCD display. I also wanted it to take great pictures without costing me a fortune.

I couldn't be happier with the X60. It is even smaller and more streamlined than it seems in photos, but the LCD is huge with very clear images. It is so fast that I can turn it on and off repeatedly to save battery life, but I don't really need to because it has such outstanding battery life. The sliding lens cover / power switch works wonderfully and it prevents the camera from turning on in your pocket, purse or case. Plus it doesn't have a bothersome telescoping lens to worry about and the zoom is great. It has every function and photo option that regular camera users could want with really easy to use buttons and menus. The buttons and lenses are all so perfectly situated that I never smudge my LCD or stick my finger over the lens. It is durable and obviously well made. I carry it in my purse every day in a super slim case without a single problem. I take so many more pictures now than I ever did before I bought the X60. The pictures are so beautiful! Always clear and crisp. A lot of the small cameras have problems with blurring because they are harder to hold still. Unless you are bouncing or shaking unreasonably for some strange reason, blurry pictures aren't a problem with the X60.

I adore this camera. I would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone!

Fragile LCD...Terrible customer service.......2006-03-16

I did a fair amount of research before purchasing the Dimage x60. As far as form factor, I like it. The picture quality is good.

On my very first day of use the LCD fractured internally. It never left my hand or protective case. I took 15 pictures before it no longer worked.

When I contacted Konica Minolta customer service by phone, the seemed helpful. I really wanted to get it fixed by Christmas so on Dec 1st, to expedite the warranty repair I paid $39 for UPS Next Day Air. I called 2 weeks later to check status of the repair. They couldnt find it. The holidays came and went with no camera. To make a long story short, they never contacted me so I expected to receive it any day. In February, still no camera. I called again and they told me that I damaged the LCD. If I wanted it fixed that I would have to pay $147. I emphatically disagreed and they asked if I wanted to talk with a manager...YES I DO! I just kept going from voicemail to voicemail.

Never again will I give a company $1 that doesnt stand behind their product. I've had a Sony DSC for 5 years with NO PROBLEMS at all. I guess I'll just stick with what I know. It was an expensive lesson.

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