Type

SLR-type digital camera with interchangeable lenses, built-in LCD monitor, autofocus, autoexposure, and removable recording media

Image Sensor

1/2-inch progressive CCD x 2; 1,500,000 pixes per CCD (gross)

Final Resolution

Approx. 2,700,000 effective pixels

Image Size

1,984 x 1,360 pixels

Sensitivity

Equivalent to ISO 200 (In the Gain Up mode, sensitivity becomes as high as ISO 800 equivalent.)

Image Capturing System

Hybrid Seamless Imaging System (Dual CCD)

Filter

Primary color filter, low-pass filter

Lens Mount

Minolta V mount

Shutter

CCD electronic shutter control and vertical traverse focal-plane shutter
Range: P/S/A mode: 1/2000 - 2 sec.; M mode: 1/2000 - 30 sec.
Flash sync: 1/125 sec. or slower

White Balance

User-selectable white balance settings:
Auto (outer metering)
Manual: Outdoor, Indoor, Flash
Custom (one-push auto)

A/D Conversion

10 bit (8 bit output)

Aperture

Controlled by built-in diaphragm inside the image-size reduction optics; effective range: f/ 6.7 - f/ 22

Recording Media

CompactFlash Card Type I and II (IBM Microdrive)

File Format

JPEG (Exif 2.0), TIFF(Exif 2.0)

Image Compression Ratio

SUPER FINE (TIFF): uncompressed
FINE (JPEG): approx. 1/5
STD. (JPEG): approx. 1/10
ECON. (JPEG): approx. 1/15

Image Storage Capacity*
(30MB CompactFlash Card Type I)

SUPER FINE (TIFF): uncompressed
FINE (JPEG): approx. 1/5
STD. (JPEG): approx. 1/10
ECON. (JPEG): approx. 1/15

Image Storage Capacity*
(30MB CompactFlash Card Type I)

SUPER FINE (TIFF): 3 images
FINE (JPEG): approx. 17 images
STD. (JPEG): approx. 33 images
ECON. (JPEG): approx. 52 images
*(Based on standard image-file size; the size differs depending on the subject)

LCD Monitor

2-inch TFT LCD monitor made of low-temperature polysilicon

Video Output

Available with standard accessory video cable

AF System

Type: Minolta's through-the-lens (TTL) phase-detection system with one CCD line sensor
Sensitivity range: EV 1 - 19 (ISO 200)
AF area: Wide Focus Area
Focus mode: Automatic selection between single frame and continuous drive; auto/manual focus (selectable on the lens)
AF control: predictive focus control for moving subjects
AF illuminator: dedicated external flash unit
Focus lock: Yes

Metering

Type: TTL type; 14-segment Honeycomb-pattern metering/spot metering selectable; Range: 14-segment Honeycomb-pattern metering: EV 3 - 20, spot metering: EV 6-20

AE Lock

Yes

Exposure Mode

Programmed AE (P mode), Aperture-priority (A mode), Shutter-priority (S mode), Manual exposure (M mode)

Exposure Compensation

+/- 3 EV (in 1/2 EV increments)

Flash Compensation

+/- 3 EV (in 1/2 EV increments)

Flash

Minolta dedicated external flash units (Dynax flash units, Vectis flash units) available as optional accessories
Wireless/Remote off-camera flash control available
Wireless Remote Flash Controller usable
PC terminal: compatible with positive and neg

Viewfinder

Focusing screen; Acute-matte
Field of view (vertical x horizontal): approx. 94% x 95% (with 50mm lens at 3m)
Eye-relief: long eye-relief (25mm from the viewfinder eyepiece); magnification: 0.8X; Diopter adjustment: -4 - 2 dptr.; eyepiece cup: detachable

Drive Mode

Single mode, Continuous mode: approx.1.5 fps (in 1,984 x 1,360 pixels, up to 5 frames)
Remote release available
Self-timer: approx. 10 second delayed release

Power Source

AA Ni-Cd x4 or AA Ni-MH x4 batteries, AC adapter

Battery Performance (with fully charged Ni-MH battery)

Approx. 130 images (based on Minolta's standard test method under 20 degrees centigrade)

Interface

SCSI-2
Video output
Accessory shoe: Minolta standard shoe
PC terminal: compatible with positive and negative polarities
IR Remote Control RC-3

Dimensions (W x H x D)

150 x 101 x117mm

Weight

Approx. 1kg (without standard batteries, lens, and CompactFlash card)