The DiMAGE Z5's 12x optical zoom and 4x zoom combine to get a total 48x zoom. Konica Minolta's proprietary CCD shift Anti Shake System the same one suited for the top of the line Dynax 7D, Maxxum 7D, and DiMAGE A200 models is particularly able to such high zoom levels. It allows the photographer to shoot with shutter speeds 4 to 8 times longer (2 3 stops) than when shooting lacking an anti shake function. Further , it operates give steady, shake free images of evening or other candlight shots, that happens to be prone to shaking for their slow shutter speed. This suggests significantly less shaking even wthout using flash or tripod.

To just remember to don't miss those beautiful images, the DiMAGE Z5 incorporates a Rapid AF which is the fastest autofocus for cameras with predictive focus control. Focusing within the mere 0.2 second (approximately) at wide angle in support of 0.3 second (approximately) at telephoto, it's suitable for capturing any subject, moving or still.

The DiMAGE Z5 has everything you should take high quality pictures: 5.0 megapixel CCD, high performance GT APO lens, and Konica Minolta's proprietary CxProcess III image processing technology, supplies you images as beautiful as those you see with your personal eyes.

The Z5 encompasses a large, easy to view 2.0 inch LCD monitor. This will make navigating menus easier and aids you see exactly what you're shooting.

In addition to rapid AF, the DiMAGE Z5 has fast startup, short shutter release time lag, Ultra High Speed Continuous Advance, Progressive Capture, and Real Motion monitor for smooth display about the LCD. Many of these combine to allow user capture any subject, it doesn't matter how fleeting, for the sporadically, and not miss a photograph opportunity.

In addition to beautiful stills, the DiMAGE Z5 takes high quality, high resolution VGA movies that seem to be practically TV images. These movies may be shake free on account of the anti shake function.

The Z5 fits its 12x optical Mega Zoom and enormous 2.0 inch LCD to a compact body. Which includes a design that's basic hold and an LCD that’s basic view, you’ll contain a secure grip in addition to a clear view to beautiful pictures.

Product Highlights

• 12x optical Mega Zoom and 4x digital zoom for 48x total zoom; complemented with CCD shift Anti Shake System
• Fastest in class rapid AF with Predictive Focus Control
• High quality pictures with 5.0 megapixel CCD, Konica Minolta GT APO lens, and CxProcess III image processing technology
• High resolution, shake free VGA movies that appear to be as well as TV images
• Ease of operation with large 2.0 inch LCD, compact body, and fast response
• Super Macro mode for shooting subjects as close as 1 cm belonging to the lens
• 26mm wide angle shooting (35mm equivalent) while using the optional Wide angle Converter ZCW 300

CCD Shift Anti Shake Function
The DiMAGE Z5 uses Konica Minolta's proprietary CCD shift Anti Shake function, convenient for telephoto shots and dimly lit situations. Anti Shake compensates to attenuate the consequence of trembling camera, letting you shoot with shutter speeds four to eight times longer (2 3 stops) than you are on cameras lacking any anti shake function. The DiMAGE Z5 can correct shaking without increasing shutter speed or raising ISO sensitivity, factors that increase image noise. The CCD shift method doesn't require extra correction lenses like optical anti shake systems, to be sure the DiMAGE Z5's body remains compact and light weight. The Z5's Anti Shake experience effective in correcting the fine movement of pressing the shutter release button and the larger and slower movements on the user's body.

Rapid AF is Fastest in Class for Autofocus (AF)
The DiMAGE Z5 focuses in a mere 0.2 second (approxiamtely) at wide angle and only 0.3 second (approximately) at telephoto. In Continuous AF, the DiMAGE Z5 includes Predictive Focus Control, which allows that you capture sharper images of moving subjects like children running at full speed. Relating to fast and reliable autofocusing, the DiMAGE Z5 is clearly killing the pack.

The DiMAGE Z5 has also improved AF accuracy through 5 point Area AF, which provides five focus areas that overlap horizontally and thereby reduce AF failures that occur when subjects can be bought in between focus areas and develop a perspective conflict.

5.0 Megapixel CCD for Beautiful Prints
The 5.0 megapixel, 1/2.5 inch CCD produces an abundance of detail for creating high quality enlargements as big as 21.7 x 16.3 centimeters at 300 dpi print resolution. Additionally, the CCD's primary color filter offers high color fidelity.

Konica Minolta GT APO Lens
The DiMAGE Z5 employs a high performance lens system that supports CCDs with 5 million effective pixels. The optical lens system is made up of 13 elements in 10 groups and includes two AD (anomalous dispersion) glass lenses as well as 2 aspheric elements, a construction that adds as much as sharp, high quality images. Multi coating on 14 lens surfaces ensures minimal flaring and ghosting every one zoom ranges. A 5 vane iris diaphragm beautifully reproduces a near circular fading effect.

Superbly Detailed Images with CxProcess III
The DiMAGE Z5 incorporates CxProcess III, the most up to date evolution of Konica Minolta's proprietary image processing technology. What this means is even higher resolution plus the capability capture the subtlest information on texture, leading to photos that appear to be as natural for the subject itself.

High quality Movies as Beautiful as TV Images
The Z5 takes movies in VGA size (640 x 480) at 30 frames per second (fps) for smooth video with sound rivaling TV images. Also you can pick out other movie image sizes. The Anti Shake function also mutually the movie function to make shake free telephoto movies. The XR (Extended Recording) Movie function permits you to record movie clips onto the SD memory card providing it has the ability. With Night Movie, the DiMAGE Z5 can record in extreme low light conditions. The Select Shot function helps you make stills from movie clips, while the Movie Editing function will allow you to cut unwanted parts from movie files.

Large, Easy to View 2.0 inch LCD
The DiMAGE Z5's 2.0 inch LCD provides you with the main picture. The fundamental screen makes it much simpler to use pictures, preferable to play back stills and movie clips, and simpler to navigate menus.

Get as Close as 1 Centimeter with Super Macro
Shoot amazing close ups in either Macro or Super Macro modes. Whichever mode you decided on, Konica Minolta’s superior image quality might most likely make your close ups look stunning and powerful. In Super Macro mode, you possibly can bring the lens as close as 1 cm from your subject.

Real Motion LCD Monitor
The DiMAGE Z5 features your Motion LCD monitor, which delivers obvious images. The smooth, realistic movement displayed around the monitor provides suitable for shooting moving subjects.

UHS (Ultra High Speed) Continuous Shooting
The DiMAGE Z5 captures 20 images at 10 fps (approximately) at a perception scale 1024 x 768 in UHS (Ultra High speed broadband) continuous shooting. This function works for situations in places you have to capture and study your form in continuous movement, such as by having a game of golf.

Progressive Capture
With the DiMAGE Z5 in Progressive Capture mode, one more several images inside the sequence as many as 20 images at 10 fps (approximately) at a graphic size of 1024 x 768 get saved whenever you stop pressing the shutter release button. Then when shooting fast moving subjects, Progressive Capture makes certain that they are really recorded when and where you need. These functions are handy for shooting sports events or recording and enhancing your form in personal sports training situations.

Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction gives exceptional night images by automatically preventing the blemishes and graininess linked to slow shutter shots.

PASM Exposure Control and Metering Modes
The DiMAGE Z5 offers incredible control over exposure. There are actually four modes: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual. The DiMAGE Z5 has three metering modes: Multi segment, Center weighted, and Spot. Multi segment metering uses 256 segments to determine exposure.

Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection
Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection automatically chooses the most beneficial recording way of your images. You can even manually pick from Portrait, Sports action, Landscape, Sunset and Night portrait modes. No matter what, this convenient function helps take fabulous photos without any difficulty.

Key Customize
For added flexibility and convenience, the flash button may be customized to different settings. Which indicate that as a substitute for studying the menus on the LCD, you might use the flash button to switch settings which include the drive mode, white balance, focus mode, color mode, or sensitivity.

PictBridge Compliant
Forget all about complicated connections which has a PC. Get fast, fun printouts straight from yes , that's right by connecting the Z5 to your PictBridge compliant printer.