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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5
Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5
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
"A very impressive camera"
  • 4 out of 5
"Great for macro shots!"
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  • 5 out of 5
great camera !! ( - 7/14/05)

i love the z5 great great camera!read more

  • 5 out of 5
Very fast response, anti shake works great ( - 6/6/05)

I just upgraded from a Z3. The extra mega pixel and new camera software prompted me to upgrade from a camera that I liked to... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent Camera ( - 6/6/05)

I bought the Z5 3 months ago to photograph house sparrows for a research project, thinking the 12X zoom would be useful. Wow! it has... read more

  • 5 out of 5
500 pictures down the line - Just Great ( - 5/6/05)

I have had this camera for two months now and I have tried all modes and facilities. It works very well, with clear and easy... read more

  • 5 out of 5
AWESOME (Greg - 3/30/05)

I am a total newbee with photography. This camera is so idiot proof it is crazy!! It is so easy to use, and it takes... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent Camera ( - 3/30/05)

Did a lot of homework before I bought this camera and I love it. It takes great pictures and is easy to use. read more

  • 5 out of 5
I'm Happy ( - 3/29/05)

Tips: I have found the P mode (Predictive Focus - auto aperture & exposure) very useful in low light conditions. You can't expect Auto mode... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great Camera! Worth every cent! ( - 3/22/05)

This camera is truly a marvel. I did extensive research before I bought a camera to decide on which to get. The selling point for... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent camera ( - 3/9/05)

Excellent camera the best one I got last year.read more

  • 5 out of 5
Wow ( - 3/2/05)

I have been used to older 35mm camera's and have been very reluctant to switch to di-gi, but WOW, as you see I've only had... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Not the sharpest pictures (Steve Dadds - 11/17/06)

I bought the Z5 to replace an old 3.3M/P Olympus C3000. The sharpness of the old Olympus is much better. Like other reviews I just... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Not so great after all ( - 6/19/06)

This camera is good in macros and telephoto there
you can have the benefits of a powerful optical system. Otherwise, for normal pictures I would... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Good Camera with mechanical issues ( - 9/12/05)

Bought this camera over a Panasonic Lumix, and wish I'd gone with the Panasonic instead.

It's a great camera, that takes very good pictures... read more

  • 2 out of 5
came defective ( - 8/29/05)

First of all, I really want this camera, but it came defective. I ordered it on line. The automatic settings did not work correctly. When... read more

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

I did quite a bit reasearch before I bought this camera and I thought this is the one I need Because of 640x480 30fps video... read more

  • 1 out of 5
what a disappointment ( - 9/8/05)

My camera is going in for repair for the second time. The first time the zoom was stuck out and wouldn't retract. It came back... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Minolta didn't think this through ( - 8/17/05)

Where i come from the economy is not good, so peole always buy things with "value for money in mind". I've long wanted to give... read more

  • 1 out of 5
( - 7/25/05)

i did a lot of research before buying the z-5 and thought to beleave to be the best camera on the market. unfortunately, it only... read more

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