Customer Reviews

Remanufactured Minolta Dimage Z1 3.2MP Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom

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I just got this the other day, and it's truly a great camera. I know it's a refurb, but that doesn't bother me at all. I look at it this way. If there was a problem with it, Minolta fixed it. Plus, I got a 6 month warranty card with mine.
Some might be turned off by the fact it's only 3.2 megapixels, but that is plenty for most people. You can print photo quality prints up to 8x10, and good quality prints up to 11x13.
Anyway, 139 dollars for a camera with these features is just plain great.

Bear in mind that I got this for some $ 140 (refurbished)

PROS
Good hand grip: unlike the standard rectangular cameras, that seems to slip from your hand and where fingers get in the way of the flash, or viewer or something, the grip on this camera is solid and ergonomic.
Large aperture range (and going in small increments).
Ergonomic button layout: you can do a lot of things with your thumb, holding the camera with just one hand.
Intuitive, simple menus.
Dioptric correcter in the viewfinder.
Flash hotshoe.
Good movie mode: max. 640x480/30fps.
Progressive shooting mode (keeps taking pictures rapidly and saves the last ones after taking the finger off the shutter, so you don't miss the exact moment you want to capture).

CONS:
No preset mode open to customization (I often take certain types of photographs, where I need a set of settings that I do not need for other pictures. Without custom preset, I have to change several settings each time I switch between 'usual' photographs and my particular need).
No anti-shake system (especially useful at high-magnification).
Lens extends partly outside the body (the Z10 model was better in this respect, because the lens was moving entirely in the body which meant faster times and, quite likely, higher reliability and sturdiness).
Only 3.2 MP.
Some purple fringing even at low zooms.

OVERALL
A good camera, a pleasure to work with, with amazing zoom (38-380 mm) and some semi-professional features found only in higher priced cameras. However, at over $ 200, you might want to consider the Canon S1, which has Anti-Shake (usually priced at over $ 250, but be on the lookout for special offers).

I was excited about getting this camera. I have had one other digital camera but I wanted a bigger zoom. When I received it I was prepared for it to have scratchs or look used and it did not. It looked brand new. One thing I could not figure out is taking a picture inside and thinking there was enough light but there wasn't the pictures kept coming out blurry but then I realized I needed the flash and they turned out perfect. I also shopped around to find this deal and purchased it at Amazon for $80 less then overstock. Very impressed. Love my new camera.

STRENGTH:User friendly comparable to expensive SLR cameras.Efficient zoom.Great macro and super-macro quality enables you to shoot sharp pictures at 4cm distance.Light weight camera and easy to handle.Bright LCD.Good battery life.Good video quality.
WEEKNESS:Image stabilization could be better.Noisy motor in video replay.Switching between LCD and view finder some times does not function properly.Bundled memory card could at least be 32mb and not 16mb.Camera plastic casing is some what fragile.
COMMENT:Great value for money.Perfect introductory digital camera for budding SLR camera fans and professionals.

After reading all good reviews for this camera. I bought one too.

I made the order on Oct 28 and got the camera on Nov. 3. This is very good for free shipping.
There is no visible defect or scratch. It is a like open box new. That is good.
I did get 4 batteris which I did not expect. It is not rechargeable like Technical data says.
The camera can take a nice picture if light is good and object is not too close or too far away.
I will say for $150, the camera is a very good bargin if it is not for following issues.

1) Missing lens cap. Amazon suggested me to contact Konica Minolta first which I did. I was told by Minolta that the re-build cameras were shipped open box to Amazon and it is Amazon resposible for missing parts. I tried to contach Amazon three more times in emails. I have not got any response yet. I do not want to spend another $10 for the cap.
2) I only got a 8Meg card instead 16Meg.
3) After one day usage, the switch between viewfinder and LCD display is broken. For a sunny outside shotting, it is very hard to take a view using LCD display. This is not good.
4) The camera can not take a clear picture for very close ogject if light is not good.
5) It is very noise for lens to zoom. Also, it is very loose. I feel like that it is not reliable.

Overall, it is not a bad digital camera. However, the reliability is a real concern.
After I made the order, the next day, this product became "currently not available" at the Amazon. I guess I must get the last one which might explain why my package is so messed up. I am thinking about returning the camera if Amazon cannot sent one the lens cap with 20 days.

The camera is great. Although it is not as small as some other digital cameras I think it fits nice in your hands when you take a picture. I was not concerned about having a very small camera. The photos are great and the options are good. The zoom works well. I think this is an overall great camera.

I have had my Z1 for a year and a half, and it is great! The 10x optical zoom is outstanding, and makes for the best pictures! I could never go back to another camera without the 10x or greater zoom now. I have taken thousands of pictures and had no problems with this camera. I purchased mine for $400 and it was well worth it. I love that you can use AA batteries, in case my rechargeable batteries die unexpectedly. And, when reviewing cameras I found that this cameras lag time was short compared to other digicams. My only negative with this camera is that the lens cover is not sturdy, and broke within the first month of having it.

I love this camera so much that I am now going to buy my husband one to use for his job! Shhh, it's a surprise!

I adore this camera. It is very user friendly, takes wonderful pics and the 10x optical zoom is fabulous! I bought this at Amazon.com from an Awesome Deal I found on DailyTool.com.

For the price, it is a bargain if you want a camera which takea very nice pictures (see mine). This camera has a high quality lenses and some nice features. I recommend it, especially for under $150!

More lens than the vast majority of digi cameras out there. Shoots fast, shoots well in dim light conditions. MANY features!