Press Release: KONICA MINOLTA INTRODUCES THE NEW DiMAGE Z6 DIGITAL
CAMERA
Mahwah, NJ (August 19, 2005) – Konica Minolta
Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. introduces the new 6.0-megapixel DiMAGE Z6 digital
camera. This camera offers a built-in 12x optical Mega Zoom lens, Konica
Minolta’s proprietary Anti-Shake system, Rapid AF with Predictive Focus
Control for fast overall responsiveness, built-in flash and excellent battery
performance.
“The combination of advanced imaging features
within the new DiMAGE Z6 digital camera allows photographers to take
exceptionally crisp, sharp photographs in virtually any picture-taking
situation,” said Paul Zakrzewski, Director of Product Management for
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc.
The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6
incorporates its 12x optical Mega Zoom lens and large 2.0-inch LCD monitor into
a compact and easy to hold camera design. The DiMAGE Z6’s built-in 12x
optical zoom lens and 4x digital zoom capability combine for a total zoom range
of 48x.
In addition, Konica
Minolta’s proprietary CCD-shift Anti-Shake system—the same system
used in Konica Minolta’s top-of-the-line Maxxum 7D digital Single
Lens-Reflex (SLR) camera, and first featured in Konica Minolta’s DiMAGE A
series of digital cameras—allows photographers to shoot with shutter
speeds four to eight times longer (2-3 stops) than when shooting without an
Anti-Shake system. The system also provides steady, shake-free images in
twilight or other dimly lit situations, which are susceptible to blurring
because of the slow shutter speeds used. This means significantly sharper images
even without the use of a flash or tripod.
The new DiMAGE Z6 has everything
photographers need to take high-quality pictures: 6.0 effective megapixels,
high-performance GT APO lens, and Konica Minolta’s proprietary
CxProcess™ III image processing technology, which gives users images as
beautiful as those they see with their own
eyes.
Thanks to its energy-efficient
design, the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 lets users enjoy picture-taking longer with
four widely available AA Alkaline batteries that power the camera for up to
approximately 240 shots, as well as compatibility with high-capacity
rechargeable Ni-MH batteries for up to approximately 420 shots.
To ensure that photographers don’t
miss a shot, the new DiMAGE Z6 offers ultra-fast, accurate Rapid AF with
Predictive Focus Control. Focusing in a mere 0.2 second at the wide-angle zoom
position and only 0.3 second at the telephoto position, the DiMAGE Z6 is ideal
for accurately capturing any subject, moving or
still.
In addition to high-precision
Rapid AF, the DiMAGE Z6 features a fast startup time and short shutter-release
lag time. In addition, the camera’s Progressive Capture drive mode records
images continuously at approximately 1.8 frames per second regardless of image
size or quality, and saves the last 10 frames simply by releasing the shutter
button.
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 company’s 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 HYPERLINK "http://www.kmpi.konicaminolta.us"
www.kmpi.konicaminolta.us.
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companies.
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Contact
Information:
Steve Rosenbaum/Leigh
Grimm Eric Cinque
S.I.R. Marketing
Communications, Inc. Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A.,
Inc.
631-757-5665 201-574-4148
sir@sironline.com
Posted: Fri - August 19, 2005 at 02:38 PM