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Konica Minolta Dimage X31 3.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

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Brand: Konica-Minolta
Category: Photography

New (1) Used (2) Refurbished (1) from $39.99

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

12 reviews
Sales Rank: 28013

Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 1.5
Maximum Focal Length: 14.1
Minimum Focal Length: 4.7
Maximum Resolution: 3.2
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 6 x 3.4 x 2.6

MPN: V2742101A
Model: V2742101A
UPC: 043325995552
EAN: 0043325995552
ASIN: B0002HBLL8

Features:

•	3.2-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 10-by-14-inch enlargements
•	Non-protruding 3x optical zoom combines with 4x digital zoom for 12x total zoom
•	Less than an inch thick; one-second start-up time; PictBridge compatible
•	Store images on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (16 MB SD card included)
•	Powered by AA-size batteries (alkaline included, rechargeable Ni-MH recommended)

Accessories:

•	Adobe Photoshop CS4
•	Adobe Photoshop Elements 7
•	Corel Photo Album 7 Deluxe
•	PhotoPlus X2 Digital Studio
•	Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
This Konica Minolta Dimage X31 Digital Camera has been Factory Refurbished to perform as new. It includes 6 months warranty coverage. - Standard accessories Two AA alkaline batteries, Hand Strap (HS-DG120), USB Cable (USB-500), SD Memory Card (16MB), DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM Just turn the X31 on and you're ready for action in approx. 1.0 second. What's more, the shutter-release time lag is approx. 0.1 second. The system is incredibly quick and responsive, so you won't have to miss another photo opportunity. User-friendly GUI icons let you control the camera's settings hassle-free and comfortably while 5-way controller means fewer controls, freeing you to concentrate on shooting. Pictbridge means there's no need for a PC when printing. Movie recording Recording time depends on memory card capacity (without audio) with resolution up to 640x480 Flash mode Autoflash, Autoflash with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Flash cancel, Night portrait (with red-eye reduction) 1.5 LCD Monitor Powered by 2 AA batteries (Ni-MH, alkaline) Computer connectivity - USB Portrait mode, Self portrait (with circular mirror), Multi-frame, Special effects (Frame / Border / Side by side) PictBridge direct printing, E-mail copy, Date imprinting Unit Weight - 4.1 ounces (without batteries) Compatible computers - Windows XP (Home / Professional), Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98*, or Windows 98 Second Edition and with a USB port as standard interface. Apple Macintosh computers with pre-installed Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2.2, Mac OS X v10.1.3 - v10.1.5, v10.2.1 - v10.2.8 and v10.3 - 10.3.3

Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...

2 out of 5 stars

Good Features and Price, Terrible Image Quality September 4, 2004
Michael Dunham (New York)
54 out of 57 found this review helpful

When I opened the box, I was excited from getting my latest gizmo. After all, the specs and the camera look great. I liked it immediately for it's extremely pocketable size, use of standard AA batteries, 3.2MP resolution, sleek design, and low price. Trying it out, I noticed that it was fast and had very little shutter lag. In addition, the camera was easy to use (though it lacked manual controls being a point-and-shoot camera). I quickly found myself taking snapshots left and right while playing with my new 'toy'. However, my excitement quickly turned to extreme disappointment:

The image quality was horrible.

Once I took a look at the pictures I took, I immediately realized the that designers got a lot of things right but skimped on what matters most in a camera: the image quality. Almost all of my images turned out to be extremely grainy. The only ones that were half-way decent were outdoor shots in bright sunlight. All my other shots (mostly indoor with moderate lighting) turned out to be unacceptably noisy. Even then there was a fair amount of noise in all my shots. Adding to the problem was the extreme lack of fine resolution. Normally smooth edges appeared jagged and blurry and noise is evident even in good lighting conditions.

Looking online at sample pictures, I noticed that other people had the same results. Apparently, my camera wasn't defective. Compared to pictures I took using other cameras (the Olympus 2100 Ultra Zoom, Nikon Coolpix 2100, and Canon SD110) and the sample pictures of many 'budget' cameras from respectable camera review sites, the image quality of the x31 is clearly inferior.

It didn't take long for me to decide to send the camera back. I had to pay a restocking fee but that's better than having a camera that I don't want to use because of poor image quality.

Conclusion
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Overall, if you just want a cheap ultra-compact for use in broad daylight only and you're not too concerned about a bit of noise and lack of fine resolution, then the DiMage x31 might suit your needs. Otherwise, you will find much better image quality with just about any other digital camera out there (including those with lower megapixel ratings).

Summary:
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Pros:

Good price (>$200)
3.2MP rating
Small size
Standard AA batteries
Standard Media (SD/MMC)
Sleek design
3x optical zoom
Fast startup
Low shutter lag

Cons:

Image quality is terrible
Poor low-light performance

1 out of 5 stars

Don't bother! November 17, 2004
Jeff Hoffer (East Burke VT)
19 out of 22 found this review helpful

I bought the X31 to replace a dimage X that I had used real hard over the last couple years. Great sized-camera, and it took amazing photos! The dimage X was awesome, but couldn't handle the rough usage I put it through, with the lens cover finally wearing out. The lithium battery life was also lame. I finally had to replace it and made the mistake of buying the dimage X31.

The only good thing about the dimage X31 is the use of standard AA batteries, although the batteries don't last long. The exposure/focus is just horrible as compared to the dimage X. The silly toggle switch is lame. The menu is just plain difficult compared to the dimage X. Also, the toggle switch between the video mode and still mode is placed in a stupid location.

DONT BOTHER!

1 out of 5 stars

unable to focus in low light December 28, 2004
caveat-less emptor
14 out of 15 found this review helpful

As the owner of a bigger, more complicated digital camera for "serious" photography, I purchased this camera to bring along with me in my pocket to parties, happy hours, etc. BIG MISTAKE. This camera will not focus AT ALL in low light. I sent it back for exchange, thinking I had a lemon, and received a replacement that was just as bad. I called the manufacturer to complain, and was told "a camera at this price has limitations." Like being unable to focus?!?! I would expect this from a cheesey, no-name brand, but not from Konica Minolta (who now, in my opinion, rank with the cheesey no-name brands).

5 out of 5 stars

GREAT CAMERA!!!! December 12, 2004
Vinncent Wong
8 out of 13 found this review helpful

Great camera ... IGNORE ALL OTHERS REVIEWS!! this is one of the best and fastests cameras u can have.
Pros -
Fast load speed
Fast flash
Auto focus
Easy to use menu
Good picture quality (very clear for 3.2 mp)
Great features that come with it.
Easily programmed
Fast shutter release
Carry case avail for cheap price
Uses batteries so you dont have to recharge alot

Cons-
Screen is kinda small but the quality and the features make up for it.

2 out of 5 stars

It's okay, but I'd get something else November 13, 2004
W. Weist (Walnut, CA USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

I bought this camera for my mother, but seeing as how technical things tend to go by her I wanted to try it for my self first. After a week of testing it I decided to return it.

I found the canera easy to use and all the features were very nice. I liked that it had on board memory and that you could even take video with it, and while the video was not spectacular, it was darn good, especially since usually when something says it will do both it is usually sucky on both or really good taking pictures and sucks on video.

However the digital zoom was a little "clunky" that it was not very good, I can't give a better description than clunky, sorry. But the biggest reason I returned it is that the focus was horrible. This camera only wanted to focus when the object was already brightly lit, escentially making the flash useless, and trying to take night pictures a pain in the posterior. Also it seemed to go through batteries awfull quick, it took about 50 pictures for the batteries that came with it to die.

So unless you live in florida or the South West and only plan on taking day shots and you can afford to buy new batteries every 50 pictures you need to find a different camera.

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