From its light, yet shock-resistant magnesium alloy shell and sturdy internal frame, to the metal lens mount, every aspect of Dimage RD 3000's body is engineered to perform. Dimage RD 3000 provides high-definition, ultra-high resolution digital imaging via the combination of Minolta V lenses; Minolta's unique Hybrid Seamless Imaging System with 2.7-million pixel, dual-CCD image sensor; and a significant reduction in rainbow moire artifacts. Dimage RD 3000 can capture detailed images of an affected area or tested samples in medical institutions or laboratories. The quality images are delivered with excellent cost performance. Dimage RD 3000 has a convenient viewing angle that virtually matches the one on the lens, and with the body drastically downsized - all thanks to Minolta's Vectis V lenses and the Hybrid Seamless Imaging System. There are a lot more functions to give users more freedom in image capturing and processing such as a 2-inch, color TFT monitor, compatibility with CompactFlash card Type I and Type II, high-speed continuous drive, and many others. Minolta is going to completely revise the perception that digital SLRs are too big to handle or carry around outdoors by providing a lightweight and compact design incorporating compact relay optics and a high-density component layout. The resulting Dimage RD 3000 is one of the world's lightest and smallest professional digital SLR cameras. When attached to the Dimage RD 3000, the small V lens brings the camera's compactness to a revolutionary level. Hand-held or mounted, the compact, ergonomic body design with common-sense control layout provides superb holding balance and ease of use.