KONICA MINOLTA DiMAGE AMEGAPIXEL DIGITAL CAMERA

Specifications

Number of effective pixels CCD A/D conversion Camera sensitivity Focal length Lens construction Maximum aperture Minimum focus distance Macro focus range 8.0 million 2/3-type interlaced primary-color CCD Total pixels: 8.3 million 12 bit Auto, ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800 equivalents 7.2 50.8mm (35 mm equivalent: 28 - 200 mm) 16 elements in 13 groups (includes two AD glass elements and two aspheric elements) f/2.8 f/3.5 1.6 ft. (0.5m) from CCD At 7.2mm: 11.8 23.6 in. (cm) from CCD 8.in. (cm) from front of lens At 42.7 50.8mm: 9.8 23.6 in. (cm) from CCD 5.1 19.7 in. (cm) from front of lens 0.177x (1: 5.65) Equivalent to 0.7x (1: 1.43) in 35mm format 2.05 x 1.54in. (52 x 39 mm) Manual zooming ring 49mm EVF (Electronic viewfinder) Variable-position: 0-90 11mm (0.44 inch) TFT liquid-crystal microdisplay Total pixels: 922,000 pixels 46mm (1.8 inch) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color Variable-position: -20- 90 Total pixels: 118,000 Activates in low light. EVF: Approximately 100% External LCD monitor: Approximately 100%
Maximum magnification Area covered at maximum magnification Optical zooming control Filter diameter Viewfinder type Viewfinder LCD LCD monitor
Automatic monitor amplification Field of view

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Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 Specifications (Contd)
Display-mode switch Diopter control Eye relief Shutter Shutter speed range Autofocus system Autofocus areas Focus modes
Full-time AF Subject Tracking AF Focus lock Subject lock Metering Multi-segment metering Exposure control range
Auto-display, Electronic-viewfinder display, External LCD-monitor display 3.5 ~ +1.5 m-1 19.5 mm at -1 m-1 CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter 30 - 1/4000 seconds Bulb (maximum 30 seconds) Video AF Wide focus area, Spot focus point Flex Focus Point control is available with the spot focus point. Autofocus: Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Full-time AF, Subject Tracking AF. Manual focus with 3.3x or Flex Digital Magnifier (FDM) with 3.3x With the spot focus point or Flex Focus Point. Full-time AF can be disabled. With continuous AF. Subject Tracking AF can be disabled. By pressing shutter-release button partway down. With Subject Tracking AF by pressing shutter-release button partway down. Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot (center or with Flex Focus Point) 300 segments Programmed AE and aperture-priority modes: Wide: EV 1.Telephoto: EV 1.2 20.7 Shutter-priority and manual modes: Wide: EV Telephoto: EV 1.Programmed AE (with program shift), Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual Portrait, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait 2 EV in 1/3 increments With AE-lock button or by pressing the shutter-release button partway down ADI, Pre-flash TTL, Manual flash control Wide: Approximately 1.6 12.5 ft. (0.5 - 3.8m) Telephoto: Approximately 1.6 9.8 ft. (0.5 3.0m) (Camera sensitivity: auto) Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear flash sync, Wireless/Remote flash Approximately 5 seconds 2 EV in 1/3 increments All shutter speeds Auto-flash metering with Program/Maxxum Flash 2500 (D), 3600HS (D), 5600HS (D), Macro Twin Flash 2400,* Macro Ring Flash 1200.*
*Macro Flash Controller is necessary. Non-dedicated off-camera flash units can be used using the cameras flash-sync terminal.
Exposure modes Digital Subject Programs Exposure compensation AE lock Flash control Flash range
Flash modes Flash recycling time Flash compensation Flash-sync speed External flashes

Continuous advance

- UHS continuous advance: 7 frames per second (640x480) - High-speed continuous advance: Maximum 2.7 frames per second - Standard continuous advance: Maximum 1.8 frames per second
Actual speed may vary depending upon the subject and camera settings.
Approximate number of frames that can be captured at one time: 3264xframes 3 frames 3 frames 3 frames 2560xframes 3 frames 3 frames 2080xframes 3 frames 3 frames 1600xframes 3 frames 3 frames 640xframes 3 frames 3 frames

RAW TIFF Extra fine Fine Standard Interval recording
*Actual number of images may vary depending upon the subject and camera settings.
Exposure bracketing Digital Enhanced Bracketing Self-timer Movie
frames Interval time: 30 seconds, minutes, 15 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes. Start time: 0-24 hours in 0.5 hour increments. Three-frame bracket in 0.5 and 0.3 EV increments Three-frame contrast, color saturation, or filter bracket in fixed increments. Approximately 10 seconds, 2 seconds - Standard movie mode: Maximum 15 minutes at 30 frames per second with monaural audio - Night movie mode: Maximum 15 minutes at 30 frames per second with monaural audio
Automatic selection function between standard and night movie modes available.
Audio Color modes Camera color spaces White-balance control
Sharpness settings Digital Effects Control Noise reduction Digital zoom Data imprinting
Custom functions Image-quality modes Number of recorded pixels (Still images)
- Time-lapse movie mode: no audio and played back at 4 frames per second Voice memo: Maximum 15 seconds monaural audio with still image Natural Color (sRGB), Vivid Color (sRGB), Adobe RGB, Embedded Adobe RGB, Black and white (neutral and toned), Solarization sRGB, Adobe RGB Automatic Preset (Daylight, Tungsten, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, and Fluorescent settings) with fine adjustments in seven levels. Custom (three settings) Three levels (Soft, Normal, Hard) Color saturation, Contrast compensation, Filter User selectable dark noise reduction 2x with still images Year/month/day (Format can be changed.) Month/day/hour:minute Text Text and serial numbers Imprinting can be disabled. Control dial customization. User-selectable function can be assigned to the function dial. RAW, TIFF, Extra fine, Fine, Standard 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176(in 3:2 mode), 2560 x 1920, 2080 x 1560, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
Number of recorded pixels (Movie clips) Storage capacity
320 x 240 in standard and night movie modes 544 x 408 in standard and night movie modes 640 x 480 in time-lapse movie mode Approximate storage capacity of a 16 MB CompactFlash card:
3264x2448 3264x2176 2560x1920 2080x1560 1600x1200 640x480 RAW 1 frame RAW + 0 frames 0 frames 1 frame 1 frames 1 frame 1 frame JPEG TIFF 0 frames 0 frames 1 frame 1 frames 2 frames 15 frames Extra 1 frame 1 frame 2 frames 4 frames 7 frames 35 frames fine Fine 3 frames 4 frames 5 frames 8 frames 14 frames 47 frames Standard 6 frames 7 frames 10 frames 14 frames 23 frames 64 frames Movie 33 seconds with 320x240 images at 15 frames per second * Still images recorded without voice memo. ** Actual number of images may vary depending upon the subject and memory card used. DCF 2.0-compliant File formats DPOF-compliant (Supported by printing functions in version 1.1) Exif 2.21 Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching II Printing output control Type I and Type II CompactFlash cards Recording media IBM Microdrive (170MB, 340MB, 512MB, 1GB) Computer interface USB (*2.0 High speed) PictBridge Direct print NTSC, PAL (selected on the camera) AV output One NP-400 lithium-ion battery Batteries Approximate continuous playback time: 240 minutes with NP-400 lithium-ion Battery battery, External LCD monitor on, EVF off. performance (Playback) Approximate number of recorded images: 280 frames with NP-400 lithiumBattery ion battery, EVF off, External LCD monitor on, Full-size images (3264 x performance 2448), Fine image quality, No instant playback, No voice memo, Flash used (Recording) with 50% of the frames. 6V DC with specified AC adapter (sold separately) External power source 4.61 x 3.35 x 4.47 in. Dimensions (117 x 85 x 113.5mm) (WxHxD) Approximately 19.9 oz. (565 g) without batteries or recording media Weight 32-104 F (0-40 C) Operating temperature Neck Strap NS-DG4000, Lens Cap (49mm) LF-1349, Accessory Shoe Cap, Standard accessories AV Cable AVC-400, USB Cable USB-500, DiMAGE Viewer, ULEAD Video Studio 7 SE, Lens Shade DLS-2, Lithium-ion Battery NP 400, Lithium-ion Battery Charger BC-400 AC Adapter AC-1L, Camera Case CS-DG7, Leather Neck Strap NSOptional DG1000, Holding Strap HS-2, Accessory Shoe Cap SC-1000, External High accessories Power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100, Remote Cord RC-1000S, Remote Cord RC1000L, Step Up Adapter 49mm 62mm, CompactFlash, Adapter for SD Memory Cards SD-CF1, Vertical Control Grip Battery Pack BP-400,

Telephoto, Converter ACT-100, Wide-angle Converter ACW-100, DiMAGE Capture

System Requirements

IBM PC/AT compatible computers with Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98*, or Windows 98 Second Edition* and with a USB port as standard interface. Apple Macintosh computers with Mac OS 9.0 9.2.2, Mac OS X v10.1.3-10.1.5, or v10.2.1 10.2.8, v10.3 10.3.1 and with a USB port as standard interface.
The computer and operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to support USB interface. Problems may be encountered depending on what other USB devices are being used in parallel with this product. Only a built-in USB port is supported. Problems may be encountered when the camera is connected to a USB hub. Normal operation may not be possible even when all the system requirements are met.
Users with Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition must install dedicated driver software included in the DiMAGE A2 package.
Specifications, accessories and system requirements are subject to change without notice. # # # DiMAGE, CxProcess are trademarks or registered trademarks of Konica Minolta Camera, Inc. Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. Other corporate names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

KONICA MINOLTAS DiMAGE A2 DIGITAL CAMERA AND ANTI-SHAKE TECHNOLOGY RECEIVE TOP 2004-2005 HONORS
Mahwah, NJ (August 25, 2004) Konica Minolta announces that their CCD-Shift Anti-Shake technology has received a 2004-2005 European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) award in the Innovation category. In addition, the new Konica Minolta DiMAGE Amegapixel digital camera featuring the Anti-Shake technology has won the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) Award for Best Digital Prosumer Camera in Europe for the year 2004. The DiMAGE A2 has also received prestigious Editors Choice awards this year from PC Magazine, CNET and American Photo. These awards are especially significant because they recognize Konica Minoltas commitment to producing the highest quality photography products for consumers, said Jon Sienkiewicz, vice president of marketing, Konica Minoltas Camera Division. We are honored that our Anti-Shake technology as well as the new DiMAGE A2 have been selected as a superior imaging product throughout Europe and the United States. According to EISA, Konica Minoltas Anti-Shake technology was selected to receive their Innovation award because it enables users to capture sharp pictures even in low light conditions and at long focal lengths. It is a completely new type of stabilizer system not connected to the optical element, but directly to the CCD sensor. Quick response is secured by the specialized integrated circuit, and activation of AntiShake is as easy as pressing one button. The DiMAGE A2 received the TIPA award for Best Digital Prosumer Camera because of Konica Minolta's exclusive anti-shake system which compensates for camera shake by adjusting the CCD internally. This gives maximum potential for the wide-ranging 28-200mm zoom lens and high resolution image sensor. With SLR style handling and a wide range of control options and overrides this is a fantastic choice for the demanding enthusiast photographer looking for creative images. According to PC Magazine, The Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 offers exceptional functions and excellent handling characteristics. Its zoom range and anti-shake technology make the DiMAGE A2 ideal for rock-solid handheld telephoto shots and worthy of an Editors' Choice. And CNET had this to say: Generally efficient design, top-tier performance, and features galore make the DiMAGE A2 a top choice for resolution-hungry enthusiasts. American Photo said the DiMAGE A2 boasts the best electronic viewfinder in the business. At 922,000 pixels, the DiMAGE A2s eyepiece LCD provides resolution more than three times higher than the nearest competitor. In addition to the DiMAGE A2, American Photo also selected several other Konica Minolta products to receive a 2004 Editors Choice Award as seen in the July/August 2004 issue. These products are the Maxxum 70 Single Lens-Reflex 35mm film camera, 300mm f/2.8 SSM lens, the Zoom 160c 35mm pointand-shoot camera, the DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 film scanner and the DiMAGE Xg and DiMAGE G600 digital cameras.

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Konica Minolta Anti-Shake Technology & DiMAGE A2 Receive Top 2004-2005 Honors (contd)
CCD-Shift Anti-Shake Function The Konica Minolta DiMAGE A series digital cameras were the first model to include Konica Minoltas Anti-Shake function. This technology gives photographers unprecedented control and accuracy when taking pictures in low light situations, as well as when fully-extending and hand-holding the cameras optical zoom lens. The high-precision CCD-shift method employs the proprietary Smooth Impact Drive Mechanism (SIDM), in which angular velocity sensors detect the degree of shaking and move the CCD to compensate for and correct this. The SIDM enables compensation to minimize the effect of camera shake at 2-3 shutter speeds slower than on cameras without an Anti-Shake function (equivalent to 2-3 exposure increments). This allows DiMAGE cameras incorporating this technology to correct shaking without increasing shutter speed and raising ISO sensitivity, factors which increase image noise. In addition, users wont see the deterioration in image quality usually associated with electronic anti-shake systems. The CCD-shift method doesnt require extra correction lenses like optical anti-shake systems. The anti-shake system is effective in correcting both the fine movement of pressing the shutter-release button and the larger and slower movements of the users body. Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 Konica Minoltas DiMAGE Amegapixel single lens-reflex (SLR)-type digital camera features body integral anti-shake technology, ultra-fast operation and high-speed start-up as well as several professional-type functions. Featuring a fast, innovative new 3D autofocusing (AF) system (1.5 times faster than the DiMAGE A1) with 3D Predicative Focus Control and Movement tracking, a fast built-in f/2.8 3.5 7x optical zoom lens, Anti-shake function for still images and VGA quality movies, CxProcess II Image Processing technology, the worlds first VGA-resolution Viewfinder (approximately 922,000 pixels), UHS Continuous Advance rate of 7 frames per second, high-speed USB 2.0 support and compatibility with portable and studio flash systems, the DiMAGE A2 provides the tools digital photographers need to express their creativity and solve visual problems. European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) The EISA awards are presented annually to the best photographic equipment and chosen by the Photo Panel of EISA representing editor-in-chief and technical editors from nearly 50 prominent magazines from 20 European countries. Previous winning camera models from Minolta were the X-700 (1982), Maxxum 7000 (1985), Maxxum 7000i (1988), Maxxum 7xi (1991), Maxxum 9xi (92-93), Maxxum 700si (94-95), Maxxum HTsi (98-99), Freedom Zoom 150 (2000-2001), Dimge Scan Elite (20002001) and Maxxum 7 (2001-2002). Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) The TIPA European Photo & Imaging Award winners are chosen by a group of editors and technical editors representing 31 European photography and imaging magazines from 12 European countries. All are members of the TIPA, which is an independent, non-profit organization open to all European magazines in the photography publishing industry. Previous winning photo equipment from Minolta were the Maxxum 700si (94-95), Maxxum 600si (95-96), Maxxum HTsi (98-99), Minolta Vectis 2000 (2000-2001), Minolta DiMAGE 7 (2001-2002), Maxxum 7 (2001-2002), Minolta DiMAGE X and Maxxum 5 (2002-2003) and DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 (2003-2004). About Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc., headquartered in Mahwah, NJ, is the North American sales and marketing subsidiary of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. (Tokyo, Japan). On August 5, 2003 Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. was formed to enhance both the competitive business capabilities and earning capacities of Konica Corporation and Minolta Co., Ltd.

Consumers around the world have come to know and trust the Konica and Minolta brands for all their imaging needs. Since the earliest days of the photo industry, Minolta and Konica have applied their talents and resources to create products and services that are essential to the world of imaging. Today, these efforts concentrate on the most important aspects of imaging: the quality of the images, the tools and methods for creating images, and the creation of environments for the application of images. This focus on the essentials of imaging ties together the companys key business and consumer product lines. Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of 35mm and Advanced Photo System film, single-use cameras, digital and 35mm film cameras, accessory lenses, binoculars, photographic and color measurement meters. In addition the company offers color print photo papers, inkjet photo paper, digital minilabs, digital film scanners, optical instruments, software and advanced imaging and sensing technologies. Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. also provides wholesale photofinishing services and Internet imaging services. It is a complete imaging company, from input through output. For more information about Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc., its products and services, visit www.konicaminolta.us. All brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ##### Contact Information: Steve Rosenbaum/Leigh Grimm S.I.R. Marketing Communications, Inc. 631-757-5665 sir@sironline.com Steve Eliasof Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. 201-574-4282