Konica KD-220Z 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

by Konica

Product Details

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• Item Weight: 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00006NSRQ
• Item model number: KD-220Z
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 1.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,890 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 19, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The 2.11-megapixel Konica KD-220Z digital camera is a step up from its predecessor (KD-200Z). One of the smallest and lightest digital cameras in its class, it's equipped with many features of higher, pricier classes. Built with a high-quality, all-glass 3x optical zoom lens, it boasts excellent design, ease of use, and versatility.

You can achieve up to 6x zoom by multiplying the 3x zoom lens and the 2x digital zoom, giving you the surest shot from any distance. The multimode autoflash includes slow-shutter sync and automatic white balancing. Reviewing your shots is quick and easy using the 1.6-inch LCD. Operational settings can be seen at a glance, and deleting unwanted pictures are a snap. The KD-220Z offers an 8 MB internal memory, and is expandable via Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory cards.

The KD-220Z comes ready to use right out of the package. Simply install the two AA alkaline batteries that are included, attach the strap, drop the camera into its included case, and you are ready to shoot. The KD-220Z is also packaged with a USB cable and AV cable, for connectivity to your PC or Mac.

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, February 20, 2004

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Sailoil - See all my reviews

This review is from: Konica KD-220Z 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I got this camera as a birthday present six months back. I was looking forward to getting into digital photography.

Here are the results so far.
1. It takes a long time for the camera to settle on an image and allow you to take a photo. That's no good in a fast moving situation like a kids birthday party.
2. It takes too long for the flash to recharge, danger being that you miss photo opportunities.
3. As others have said, it eats batteries. You have to buy the lithium pack to get any kind of longevity. And then, you shouldn't use the view screen if you can avoid it.
4. Photo quality is very poor, even on the highest resolution. Any disposable plastic 35mm will give you just as good or better on film.
5. On high resolution there are very few photos, so you need to buy a card to get additional storage.
6. The movie option requires really good lighting, so I have only really got it to work in daylight out of doors.

On the positive side it is cheap and pretty easy to learn to use. It is very easy to transfer images to the computer, but I suspect that is due to the quality of my Dell, not the camera. The digital 2X3 zoom option only works on high resolution shots, but it does work pretty well!

The movie clips only play in Quicktime, so don't bother trying to load them onto other media players.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars 3 MONTHS LATER LOOKING TO BUY A REPLACEMENT, November 30, 2003

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L. mcgivern "T&T Teacher" (N.Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Konica KD-220Z 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

...this camera eats batteries like nothing else I've ever experienced. Cant think of anything in its favor.. its bulky and ugly.. and I feel embarrassed asking someone to take a picture for me, because it's difficult to use and very tempermental! Just arrived back from Chicago where I took 25 pictures.. and had to buy 4 new batteries along the way.. already searching online for a good replacement

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This is a battery eater, September 8, 2003

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Tim (san francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Konica KD-220Z 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

Bought the kd-220z at Frys for $120 with a $20 rebate and tried it for about 15 photos until the two new alkaline batteries went
dead. When I opened the package there was an insert from the factory which recommended use of a lithium CRV3 battery which came with the camera, even though the camera is touted as working with 2 alkaline batteries. The camera worked ok and the pictures were of good quality, though it took a second or two or three to actually take a picture after pressing the button. The menues and operation were effective but crude and slow - have to keep turning the display button on and off when switching from display to shoot. I returned it because it took so few photos with the alkaline batteries. I get the feeling the factory knew of this shortcoming and now includes the more expensive (to replace) lithium package. But then the cost is only $100.