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Konica Minolta DiMAGE S414
Konica Minolta DiMAGE S414
F
HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 1 out of 5
"Do Not Buy This Camera!"
  • 2 out of 5
"The Battery Beast that Died"
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Konica Minolta DiMAGE S414 Reviews

  • 3.23 out of 5

Rating: 3.23 of 5
(159 user reviews)

Professional Reviews of the Konica Minolta S414

  • 4 out of 5
Far from perfect (DC Resource - 7/14/03)

Though the Minolta DiMAGE S414 does offer "exceptional value for the price," its overall performance is uninspiring. For buyers on a budget, however, it may offer an appealing 4 megapixel option. read original review

  • 3.45 out of 5
A mixed performer (CNET - 7/14/03)

A tepid review of the Minolta DiMAGE S414. While it is easy to use and has a good feature set, its images are average, the autofocus is slow, and its LCD's resolution is poor. read original review

  • 4.8 out of 5
An incredible deal (steal?) at just $399 (or less.) (Steve's Digicams - 7/14/03)

A great value for the price, the Minolta S414 offers good performance at a far lower price than other 4-megapixel cameras. Though the focus can be slow, the camera is ideal for both novices and experienced photographers. read original review

Konica Minolta S414 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 1 out of 5
Do Not Buy This Camera! (Pat Rogalia - 8/14/07)

But I guess it doesn't matter anymore—K-M out of business now. Now I know why. This cam seemed like a good idea at the time. read more

  • 2 out of 5
The Battery Beast that Died (Bob Sweeney - 9/13/06)

I knew I was in trouble shortly after I purchased the Minolta DiMage S414. It took great pictures as long as there was life in... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Serious battery issue (John Allen - 9/12/06)

While this camera produces excellent image results, it has a serious battery issue that Minolta should have taken responsibility for. A recall of this camera... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Leaking power when switched off (Sjoerd Hiemstra - 8/16/06)

I once took 75 consecutive photos - and the batteries still had not run out of power. However, when taking a photo once in a... read more

  • 1 out of 5
It does not work at all now (Devon - 8/9/06)

I'v had this camera for about 1-2 years now and when i turn it on it says "Access" and then it says cf card error. read more

  • 5 out of 5
Has worked like a charm ( - 7/17/06)

I've taken this on vacation and filled two 256M cards at a pop. Never failed me. Photos have been excellent. I bought it because it... read more

  • 1 out of 5
not great.... better cameras out there ( - 7/17/06)

So many problems with this camera, I don't know where to begin.

Even with the best batteries that I could find, I had to... read more

  • 1 out of 5
You can't depend on this camera working ( - 6/28/06)

I just returned from vacation where I attempted to use my S414 camera for the first time away from home. I could get no more... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Loves batteries ( - 6/19/06)

The camera is good as far as photos - but it sure eats up batteries. I have tried different brands of batteries at all price... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Good and Bad ( - 6/19/06)

I bought mine 3 years ago, and thought I'd been ripped off when it wouldn't even turn on with the best non-rechargeable batteries available. I... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Durability Bad!! ( - 4/21/06)

Ive had my s414 for about 3years and its been ok. The camera is heavy and eats up batteries. But lately my main problem is... read more

  • 4 out of 5
learn the batt life and how to use the camera ( - 4/7/06)

After reading the reviews, I must say I install 2000MHA batts and let the camera sit "in the off position" for about a half hour... read more

  • 1 out of 5
WORST DIGITAL CAMERA I'VE OWNED & IT WAS FREE ( - 3/24/06)

I got this as a door prize. Thank goodness I didn't have to purchase it with my own money. However, it was still a ripoff. read more

  • 4 out of 5
It was wonderful until... ( - 3/6/06)

I love this camera and now that it is no longer working I am sad to know that I cannot replace it. I have taken... read more

  • 2 out of 5
It gives an err message ( - 2/1/06)

It took goopix for a while for a light user like me. You need 3 sets of batteries. It started to show err rather than... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Never gets enough battery power to work ( - 12/29/05)

This has been a complete waste of money. Tried diiferent batteries, bought new NI-MH batteriers, recharged them for 16 hours and still the camera never... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Recall ( - 12/29/05)

I took my s414 for a CCD recall hoping to fix the yellow casting but still it didn't fix the problem the technicians at Mississauga... read more

  • 1 out of 5
A great door stop! ( - 12/14/05)

I can confirm the ratings of the other reviewers. The S414 took nice pictures...when it worked. About 8 weeks ago the battery door developed a... read more

  • 5 out of 5
good handling ( - 12/1/05)

very great cameraread more

  • 2 out of 5
Good pix when batteries live ( - 11/23/05)

If extreme care is taken to save the batteries, it takes good pix. Biggest problem is the switch which rubs itself on when the camera... read more

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