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Konica Minolta DiMAGE S414
Konica Minolta DiMAGE S414
D-
HQ Grade: D-
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.
  • 4 out of 5
"It was wonderful until..."
  • 4 out of 5
"DiMageS414- 4Stars!"
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Konica Minolta S414 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 1 out of 5
batteries fall out (Hydra - 3/23/09)

The camera was fine until the thin plastic lid holding the batteries under far too much spring tension broke, allowing the batteries to fall out.read more

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 1 out of 5
Battery Drainer (Rechargable Ni-Mh) - Frustrating, and I bought 2 ( - 11/1/05)

This camera has been such a disappointment. I should have know when the salesman's display model had drained batteries. I even bought 2: One for... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Severe Battery Issues ( - 11/1/05)

I would not recommend this camera to anyone. The cheap, plastic battery cover cracked after opening it twice. Given the way the camera goes through... read more

  • 1 out of 5
takes great pictures, when it takes pictures ( - 8/25/05)

I just burned through 8 more nh batteries to take one pictures. I thought maybe the chargers where bad, but I put the batteries in... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Takes good pictures...for about 3 mins ( - 8/8/05)

I've used this camera maybe 20 times over the last few years, while picture quality is good, battery life (if you can call) it that... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Buyer Beware of Konica Minolta / do not stand behind warranty ( - 6/24/05)

The camera itself was heavy, ate batteries, the cap came off too easy, it turned on very easily while in bag, However, my biggest complaint... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Never takes a picture ( - 3/3/05)

This has to be the worst camera ever produced. 95% of the time it just beeps and refuses to take a picture. Of the few... read more

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