 The new Minolta Dimage S414 combines high-quality images with automatic
features that are ideal for novice users as well as more advanced photo
enthusiasts. The stylish Dimage S414 offers a 4-megapixel resolution for prints
beyond 11 by 14 inches, a 4x optical zoom, built-in flash, video recording
capability, and Compact Flash card compatibility.
Optics and Resolution
The Minolta Dimage S414's high-precision
electro-optical system is built around a 4.1-megapixel interline primary-color
CCD with 4 million effective pixels. The built-in Minolta GT lens is a versatile
apochromatic 4x zoom with anomalous dispersion (AD) glass for color accuracy and
dual aspherical elements which, combined with a 2.2x digital zoom, provides an
8.8x total zoom. The optical zoom lens range is from 7.15-28.6mm, equivalent to
35-140mm in 35mm photography; with the addition of digital zoom, range is
equivalent to 35-308mm in 35mm.
With Minolta's Focus Area Selection feature, photographers can move the
focusing point to single out a specific subject from a number of objects at
varying distances. The Dimage S414 can also be manually focused for more
creative control and features multisegment and spot metering. Multisegment
metering uses 270 segments to determine exposure. Three exposure modes are
available: program, aperture priority, and manual.
Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on CompactFlash memory
cards. The included 16 MB card can store approximately 11 images at the highest
standard setting (2,272 x 1,704). Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC
via USB storage-class connectivity, which means the camera can be connected to
any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without
installing any software.
Movie Mode
In addition to taking still photos, the Dimage S414 is
capable of recording up to 60 seconds of video with sound at 15 frames per
second and at 320 x 240 pixels.
More Features
The 1.8-inch LCD monitor displays active camera
settings, exposure information, and warnings. The Dimage S414 also offers the
addition of grid and scale displays for improved composition. The Digital
Subject Programs feature optimizes camera's exposure, white balance, and
image-processing controls for specific scenes and subject, and includes six
settings: macro, portrait, landscape, night portrait, text, and text and macro
(for small text and line art). |
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