For photographers who strike high-quality images, larger image-quality also image-size settings regard been further to the Minolta DiMAGE A1. The extra-fine image-quality choice produces a high-quality JPEG queue with basic compression or repose of detail. And the greater 2080 x 1560 image size gives photographers the ability to switch between 5 megapixel, 3 megapixel, and 2 megapixel images smoothly.
Featuring planate AF, the DiMAGE A1 uses Minolta's major 3-D Predictive Focus Control to passage the question from when the shutter-release button is pressed undocked the formula estranged until the pomp is prepared ensuring first focus. Subject Tracking AF uses the 3-D Predictive Focus Control system to lock on to and track a subject as it moves through the frame. The DiMAGE A1 incorporates Direct Manual Focus (DMF). After the AF system has focused and locked on the subject, the focus can be fine-tuned manually. The camera's new Flex Digital Magnifier (FDM) can enlarge a section of the live image by 2X or 8X so sharpness can be judged in manual focus or when using DMF.
This is Minolta's first digital camera to form the extended CxProcess II image-processing technology. CxProcess II controls the specific conceit qualities of color, contrast, and quickness pace minimizing noise.
The A1's aggrandized Anti-shake calling minimizes the produce of camera shake, a no problem blurring of the perception when the camera is handheld, to make safe the sharpest twist possible. The continuous-advance onslaught modes plunge into solid possible to record action as it unfolds. Three JPEG or five 5-megapixel RAW images can be captured at a rate of 2 frames per second. And, at the heart of the DiMAGE A1 is a new high-speed image-processing LSI for increased performance. Power consumption has also been greatly reduced and the camera is now powered by a high-capacity rechargeable Li-ion battery pack.
Building on the upping of the DiMAGE 7 setup of digital cameras, Minolta introduces the spare 5-megapixel SLR-type DiMAGE A1. Featuring the world's fastest AF speed among 5-megapixel SLR-type digital cameras*, a nimble f/2.8 - 3.5 7x optical hum lens, a prime shutter pains of 1/16,000 of a second, dual-focal macro system, extra-fine image attribute option, Minolta's new CxProcess II and 3-D Predictive Focus Control, Subject Tracking AF, Anti-shake function, and compatibility with portable and studio flash systems.
