The Minolta DiMAGE E201 Digital Camera
With
the Minolta DiMAGE E201 digital camera, capturing a great-looking picture
is easy. Simply set the camera to a recording mode, frame the picture, and
press the shutter-release button; the autofocus and programmed
autoexposure system, and automatic white balance control will accurately
produce sharp, clear, colorful images. Under low-light conditions, the
built-in flash fires automatically.
The camera's Exif 2.1 (JPEG, TIFF) universal file format saves the
uncompressed, high-quality super-fine images in a TIFF file format. The
other image-quality settings produce JPEG files with varying rates of
compression. The image files have an Exif tag that provides data on when
the image was taken and the camera setting used.
The Minolta DiMAGE E201 is a model that users can grow with. Users can
take control of the final image by using a simple combination of buttons.
Changes to settings and their effect on the image are displayed
instantaneously on a color LCD monitor at the back of the camera.
Exposure, white balance, image quality, image size, and camera sensitivity
can be changed if users want to take charge of the camera's settings. The
calculated camera exposure can be compensated by +/- 2EVs in 0.5
increments. The white balance can be matched to daylight, tungsten, or
fluorescent light sources. Four image-quality settings (super fine, fine,
standard, and economy) and two file-size settings (full and half) give
control over the final image and recording capacity of the CompactFlash
card. The sensitivity of the camera can be enhanced from an 85 to 340 ISO
equivalent, extending the flash range, or reducing camera shake when not
using the flash in low-light conditions.
The simple controls offer a range of possibilities over different shooting
conditions. Users can select five versatile flash settings, which include
fill flash, red-eye reduction, and flash cancel. The digital zoom
magnifies the image by 1.4x or 2x to provide vivid shots of distant
subjects. Getting close to your subject is possible with the macro mode.
From as close as 12 inches, an area about the size of a sheet of 8.5 in. x
11 in. paper can be captured as a full-frame image. Self-portraits are
easy with the built-in self-timer or the optional IR Remote Control RC-3.
Viewing and Editing
Images can be viewed and edited on the camera's color LCD monitor. Images
can be viewed singularly or on a nine-image index display. For closer
examination, a single image can be enlarged by up to three times with the
press of a button. The images can also be presented in an automated slide
show; they can be displayed in order, in reverse order, or randomly.
Deleting or locking images as well as formatting CompactFlash cards can be
done quickly and easily on the camera.
By simply connecting the television to the camera with the included cable,
images can be played back to family and friends. The camera is compatible
with the NTSC and PAL standards, making it an international traveler.
Simple PC Connectivity
Quick and Simple Connection - USB Mass Storage. The supplied USB cable
allows quick and simple access to images. Simply plugging the USB cable
between the camera and the computer enables the camera to be recognized as
an external storage device; users can directly open image files, or drag
and drop them into the computer's hard disk.
Fun Photo-Retouching Software - PhotoDeluxe. Included on the supplied
CD-ROM is Adobe PhotoDeluxe. This easy-to-use software allows novices to
use their pictures in many ways. The program provides simple but powerful
retouching tools as well as effects to transform images beyond the
ordinary. PhotoDeluxe ver. 2.0 is available for Macintosh users, and Home
Edition 4.0 is provided for Window users.
Includes: Minolta DiMAGE E201 Digital Camera, Hand Strap, Case, USB
Cable, Video Cable, One 8 MB CompactFlash Card, Four AA Alkaline Batteries, and
CD-ROM Software (PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 4.0 Windows, CD-ROM PhotoDeluxe 2.0
Macintosh).
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