Konica Minolta DiMAGE F300 Digital Camera (MINOLTA-QMS-2785X001)

Minolta DiMage F300

DiMAGE F300 Digital Camera (MINOLTA-QMS-2785X001) Review, by Richard Baguley June 2, 2003

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• Reviewed by: clawsnoel

  Strengths: Size, batteries, features, construction, looks, price, memory

  Weaknesses: A little slow on the shutter lag in certain modes, full manual mode chews up batteries fairly quick

  Overall: This is my first digital camera but I have enjoyed photography for several years. I am not a professional, but am an above-average shooter and love technology. I searched for nine months for the perfect digital camera for me and there were a few models that really got my attention. However, the Dimage F300 (DF3) fit the bill perfectly. After six months of usage and countless pictures in every possible mode I have yet to be disappointed. The quality of the pictures is outstanding, the features are easy to use, and the camera is small enough to fit in the supplied Minolta belt pouch. SD memory is getting very inexpensive, so pick up a 256MB card with this camera. The DF3 is built very ruggedly. The lense operates smoothly and all the input buttons are easily used providing good tactile feedback. The mode selector dial works very well and I have never once had a problem with it accidentally switching on in my pocket as many reviews of the F100 have proclaimed. AA batteries are a treat in a camera this small as there are many manufacturers selling 2200 mAH and higher four packs with a charger in the $50 range. I have only been using the supplied 1400 mAH batteries and have not yet needed anything with greater capacity. Perhaps if I go on a long trip I may think differently about that. ;-) Enjoy the shooting!

• Reviewed by: jrothers

  Strengths: A very good digital camera in the world. I sold my Nikon 4300 and bought this one. It is worth owning it. First, it has multifunctions for focus. Second, it is much faster to process the files.

  Weaknesses: no

  Overall: A very good digital camera in the world. I sold my Nikon 4300 and bought this one. It is worth owning it. First, it has multifunctions for focus. Second, it is much faster to process the files.

• Reviewed by: oldmanriver1942

  Strengths: ease of operation and accesible menues, one touch operation when adjusting pic for lighting and other adjustments.Has many features not found on other camera of greater price. DO READ THE MANUAL

  Weaknesses: uses up batteries very quickly when taking flash takes time to load in large format,on small memory cards not good to mix movie and stills.lens a little weak,pictures need to be sharpend before print

  Overall: I am an advanced photographer (not professional) and specialize in landscape photography. This camera outperforms all but the 8+ mps on the market for pic quality and ease of use. The many features of this camera and its size make it one of the best that I have ever used. The menus are very easy to access. The Auto mode will allow the point and shooter to get fantastic pics the first time. The manual mode and its features allow the more advanced complete control over the camera to get thoes special shots. I have gotten excellent prints up to 17x20.I have 2 pictures in the library of congress that where taken with this camera.For the price this camera is real hard to beat.But the lens of the camera is a little weak and most pics have to be sharpend with a good picture processing program..I use microsofts digital suite 9 but I am not the average photographer..for most the picture quality is excelent

• Reviewed by: marthacruz

  Strengths: Great picture,my first digital camera and it's very easy to use,have auto and fully manual control.

  Weaknesses: i have to move back to take micro shot and take time to operate.

  Overall: overall is great compact digital camera with 5 mp.It take a great picture indoor and outdoor and also they included 32 mb sd. This camera is excellent for beginner like me who wants to try digital camera. i really satisfied with my new minolta dimage f300.

• Reviewed by: jaguy

  Strengths: Solid metal body, ease of use, SD very affordable memory cards. Very fine auto focus. Very complete package.

  Weaknesses: Takes a while to operate.

  Overall: I am a new digital camera and I really love this digital camera. Very easy to work with (or to have fun with) and complete package. I love the battery power (AA nimh batteries are great and cheap).