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Konica-Minolta Dimage A2 Digital Camera
8 Megapixels
Electronic View Finder
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Continuous Drive
Low-Quality Video: 320x240 resolution or less.
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.
Spot Metering
Depth-Of-Field Preview: Improve perception of DOF before shooting.
Accepts Compact Flash memory.
Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Digital Camera Description
The Konica-Minolta Dimage A2 is a Large Digital Camera with a 2/3" sensor. Its 8 Megapixels CCD sensor offers an ISO 64-800 sensitivity range which is expandable to ISO 64-800. With 8 MP of resolution, sharp prints are possible up to 13" x 9" at 240 DPI.
A builtin 2-Axis Image Stabilization mechanism allows the Konica-Minolta Dimage A2 to compensate for camera shake.
This camera features a mechanic shutter that can expose for 1/4000 to 30s. This camera can make Bulb exposures up to 30s. With a fastest shutter-speed of 1/4000, fast action can easily be frozen. Night photography is possible using this digital camera due to its long exposure capability. This camera model offers Full Manual Controls.
The Konica-Minolta Dimage A2 features a Contrast-Detect AF system. Autofocus can continuously adjust according to subject distance. A Real-Time Autofocus Tracking System allows focus to follow a moving subject within the frame. Manual Focus is also available.
Dual controls-dials offer direct access to most exposure parameters which makes this digital camera suitable for advanced photographers. This camera does not feature any seals to protect it against adverse weather, dust and moisture. Care must be taken, just like with most electronics. Framing on the Konica-Minolta Dimage A2 is performed via a 0.44" Built-in EVF with 920K Pixels. This EVF shows 100% coverage.
Model Specifications
| Brand | Konica-Minolta | Model | Dimage A2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 8 Megapixels CCD | Sensor Size | 9 x 7mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 4:3 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | 2-Axis | Dust-Reduction | N / A |
| Sensitivity | ISO 64 - 800 | Shutter-Speed | 1/4000 - 30s, bulb up to 30s |
| Lens | 28 - 200mm F/2.8 - 3.5 / 8 | Mininum Focus | 21cm (w) / 13cm (t) |
| Zoom | Mechanical | Manual Focus | Wired ring |
| Filter Diameter | 49mm | Focus System | Contrast-Detect *Subject Tracking |
| Viewfinder Type | Built-in EVF | Viewfinder Size | 0.44" EVF 920K Pixels 100% Coverage *Tilting EVF 0-90° Auto-gain and switch to B&W |
| Display Attachment | Tilting | Display Size | 113K Pixels 1.8" LCD 100% Coverage |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M, B | Scene Modes | 4Portrait, Sport, Sunset, Night Portrait |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weight, Spot | Bracketing | 3 Shots ±1/2 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 EV |
| White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 1 Axis, 7 steps |
| Continuous Drive | 2.8 FPS, 3 JPEG, 3 RAW *10 Frames @ 7 FPS @ 1280 x 960 | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s |
| Command Dials | 2 | DOF Preview | Yes |
| Protection | Dust Reduction | No | |
| Digital Level | Tripod Mount | Yes | |
| Remote Trigger | Wired | Eye-Start Sensor | Yes |
| HDR | No | Orientation Sensor | No |
| Interval Timer | Yes | Multiple Exposure | No |
| Image Formats | JPEG RAW TIFF | Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port |
| Built-In Flash | YesADI, TTL or Manual power, 3.8 - 3m (W-T) | Flash Sync | 1/4000s |
| Video Capture | 544x408 @ 30 FPS 4:3 *640x480 Time-lapse movie, up to 240 frames. B&W Night movie. | Sound Input | |
| Video Format | M-JPEG | WiFi | No |
| Memory | Compact Flash | GPS | No |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | |
| Introduced | 2004-02-12, DiscontinuedKonica-Minolta exited camera market | Construction | Standard |
| Size | 117 x 85 x 114mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 654g |
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Konica-Minolta A2 Highlights
Large digital cameraSensor-Size: 9 x 7mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 8 Megapixels Fixed Lens | ISO 64-800 |
| 7.1X Mechanically Linked Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/4000-30s |
| 2-Axis Built-in Stabilization | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| 0.44" Built-in EVF 920K Pixels | Custom white-balance with 1 axis fine-tuning |
| Automatic Eye-Start sensor | Spot-Metering |
| 2.8 FPS Drive, 3 Images | Hot-Shoe & Sync-Port |
| 544x408 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| 1.8" LCD 113K Pixels | Compact Flash |
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