Konica Revio KD-310Z 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

by Konica

Product Details

Product Manual [6.60mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 3.6 x 3.2 x 1.5 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 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: B000069D6G
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,284 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 1, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Konica stripped a few features off its ground-breaking KD-400Z and dropped the CCD to 3.2 megapixels to create the KD-310Z, but they also shaved a lot of money off the price. This camera loses the audio recording and playback features of its more expensive cousin, but retains the tiny size, 3x optical zoom, zippy reaction times, dual memory slots, and outstanding image quality that set the KD-400Z apart from the pack.

The KD-310Z is very easy to operate, turning on immediately after its protective lens cover is slid aside and providing easy framing with a high-contrast color LCD screen on the back. Menus are navigated using a four-way switch on the back, which also comes in handy when previewing images. The camera takes excellent close-up macro shots and also came very close to the 400Z's image quality in outdoor shots and portraits. Colors are accurately rendered regardless of the subject, but the KD-310Z unfortunately suffers from the same red-eye problem that plagues the KD-400Z. Regardless of the red-eye reduction wizardry that is accessible with the flick of a switch, the flash is positioned so close to the camera's lens that red-eye is practically unavoidable.

The included 16 MB Secure Digital memory card needs to be beefed up to handle the camera's high native resolution, and you'll probably want to invest in another set of rechargeable batteries, but other than that there are few complaints. The camera takes great pictures for those who just want to point and shoot without mucking with manual controls all the time, and low-light shots are its only real weakness, since there is no way to adjust the shutter speed. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

• Incredibly small, sleek case that also happens to be rugged
• Great image quality and color reproduction
• Intuitive controls

Cons:

• Needs a bigger memory card
• Some more manual controls would be nice considering the detail this camera can render
• Red-eye is nearly impossible to eliminate

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Konica KD-310Z - Better than you might think!, September 16, 2002

By 

John R (Toledo, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Konica Revio KD-310Z 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I have owned this little gem for about 6 weeks. Boy do I love it! This is my first digital camera and it has far exceeded my expectations! I took it on a recent golf trip and I was amazed at the results. I bought this camera because of its small size (as of purchase time, Konica claimed it to be the smallest 3+ megapixel camera) and solid construction (stainless steel) but it is so much more than that. I am an amateur photographer for sure, but this camera makes me look like a pro. It is very easy to use and requires virtually no knowledge of photography beyond the ability to aim and shoot. The automatic settings works extremely well, which make it great when you want to pull out the camera quickly and take a photo before a special moment is gone. It's about as idiot proof as a camera could be. Before buying the Konica, I also considered the Canon S330 Elph. Even though the S330 is only 2 megapixels, I really struggled with my decision because I really liked the idea of going with a proven camera manufacturer like Canon. In the end though, I decided to take a chance on the Konica because I could get 3 megapixels in the same size package at about the same price as the Canon. Additionally, this Konica accepts both Smart Media AND Sony Memory Stick cards, which it great because I own a Sony digital camcorder and I can use the same cards. I'm sure Canon's cameras are very good, but you pay a price for that brand name. You won't be disappointed if you choose to go with this slick little Konica...

Here's my summary of pros and cons:

Pros:
3 Megapixels
Compact size
Great photo quality
Rugged construction (stainless steel)

Slide-open lens protector
Very easy to use
Accepts Smart Media AND Sony Memory Stick cards
Decent battery life

Cons:
No video-out port
Cannot charge battery in-camera

Happy shopping!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great size, decent pictures, November 6, 2002

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Eddy Chan (Santa Clara, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Konica Revio KD-310Z 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

Ok, if u're planning to buy this camera, buy it for the size, picture quality, even though its decent, is sub par of that of a bigger nikon camera. But then again, if size is important such as lugging it around in your pocket when going out partying, then this thing is perfect.

So far, its been pretty rugged, (even though I haven't dropped it yet) but it feels solid. Its a little bit smaller than the Digital Elph. Picture quality in the day can match that of any camera, at night, is where it shows its weaknesses, but then again its comparable to any of the other smaller size cameras such as the canon digital elph series.

Battery life is about 100+ pictures. A second battery would be useful if u plan on shooting more than 100 pictures in a day.

Oh like all other comments, red-eye reduction is useless, i keep it off since the second flash usually throw off my subjects and use a software base red-eye reduction after I uploaded my pictures, such as Kai's Power Goo.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars this thing rocks, December 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Konica Revio KD-310Z 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

It's hard to find a camera with this camera's specs at this camera's price. It takes great pictures and looks great doing it. Another plus is that it takes memory sticks AND secure digital media, so it'll talk to all your Sony devices like a PDA or laptop.
Two gripes:
Battery life is a little short... but since this is my first digital camera, I don't know if this is a prolem in general with all digital cameras or just this one.
Flash is a little too close to the lens -- you get some red eye which you can fix with photoshop elements, which it comes with.