Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Review - Technical Highlights

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Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Technical Highlights

The sensor

The Dynax 7D embodies the same CCD as the Nikon D100, the Pentax *istD, and the Epson RD-1 and is manufactured by Sony.

The chip size is 23,5x15,7 mm, the total resolution is 6,31 million pixel (6,1 effective). Images at the highest resolution are 3008x2000 pixel in size, but smaller formats can be selected (2256x1496 and 1504x1000).

Anti-shake

The revolutionary anti-shake system of the Dynax 7D shifts the sensor to compensate for the vibrations caused by involuntary movements of the photographer.

According to the results of our test, it is possible to shoot with shutter speeds a couple of stops shorter than usually recommended to avoid shakes.

The advantage of a floating sensor is that the antishake is applied to all the lenses employed, including wide lenses, usually devoid of this technology.

On the right side of the viewfinder a row of leds indicates the degree of stability. A greater number of leds shown indicates a higher stability of the image.

The image in the viewfinder is not affected by the compensation od vibrations, as it happens in lenses with internal mechanisms, therefore the user must rely on the indications given on the scale.

Remember that the anti-shake mechanism must be deactivated when the camera is mounted on a tripod.

Color Space

A selection can be made among three colour profile to incorporate in the image:

Natural: The sRGB profile is incorporated.
Natural+: The sRGB profile is incorporated increasing contrast and vividness.
Embed Adobe RGB: The Adobe RGB profile, having a wider gamut, is incorporated.

Digital effects

Contrast, saturation, sharpness, and colour hue can be modified by means of the digital effects control.

Custom Function

This menu includes 19 customizable functions relating to personal settings of the camera.

Sensor cleaning

The menu includes a mirror lock function to be activated during the sensor cleaning. At the end of the operation the camera should be switched off. Cleaning can be performed by using both the power cable and the battery (if fully charged).

Histograms and lights

Instant playback is available full screen, with image only, or image with histogram and blinking highlights. blinking highlights. Under-exposed areas of the image are also shown through blinking.

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