Minolta 20MP 35X Optical Zoom SLR-Style Camera with 8GB Card and Software
Overview & Details
Don't trust your special moments to anything less than this powerful SLR-style camera from Minolta. Capture 20MP stills that you can crop or enlarge without losing image quality. Record Full HD video for rich detail and vibrant color. Easily share your photos with other Wi-Fi-enabled devices. There's even a 35X optical zoom for shooting from afar or capturing an intimate close-up. Best of all, when you look back on your memories, they'll look as good as the day you recorded them.
What You Get
- Camera
- Lithium-ion battery
- AC/USB adapter
- USB cable
- Hand strap
- Lens cover
- Case
- Quick-start guide
- Manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty
Bundled Goodies
- 8GB SDHC card
- Photo Expressions Essentials software download voucher
Good to Know
The Key Specs
| Resolution: | Still - Up to 20MP Video - Up to 1080p |
| Zoom: | 35X optical |
| Display/Viewfinder: | 3" LCD |
| Storage: | 84MB |
| Memory Card Slot: | SD/SDHC/SDXC up to 64GB (8GB SDHC card included; other cards sold separately) |
Additional Specs
| Body Type: | SLR-style |
| Lens Type: | Optical zoom lens |
| Lens Focal Length: | 4.5mm to 157.5mm; equivalent to 25mm - 873mm on a 35mm camera |
| Aperture: | F3.0 to F5.9 |
| Focus Type: | Auto |
| Focus Modes: | Auto Focus, Auto, Macro, Super Macro |
| Focus Range: | 4.5mm to 157.5mm; equivalent to 25mm - 873mm on a 35mm camera |
| Shutter Speed: | 15 seconds to 1/2000th of a second |
| Image Sensor: | CMOS |
| Image Stabilization: | Optical |
| Flash: | Built in; choice of modes: Auto, Auto Red Eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync |
| Exposure: | Automatic TTL |
| ISO/Sensitivity: | ISO 125 to 6400 |
| White Balance: | Auto, Present (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Custom) |
| Shooting Modes: | Choice of 27 shooting modes including Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Back Light, Night Scene, Closeup, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Sports, Party, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Soft Skin, Food, Moon, Love Portrait, Self Portrait, Smile, HDR, Time Laps, GIF Capture, Continuous |
| Burst/Sequential Modes: | Yes, up to 60 frames per second for up to 25 shots |
| Self Timer Modes: | 10-second delay, 2-second delay, 2-shot |
| Color/Filter Effects: | Black & White, Sepia, Color Accent (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue or Purple); Soft Focus, Vivid, Fisheye Lens, High Key, Low Key, Toy Camera, Cross Process, Extreme Color or Painting |
| File Formats: | Still - EXIF 2.3 compatible format (JPEG compression) Video - MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio - Linear PCM |
| Ports: | USB, micro-USB |
| Onscreen Languages: | Selectable |
The Basics
| Color Choices: | Black or Red |
| Model #: | MN35Z |
| Measurements: | Approx. 3.6"W x 3.4"H x 5" Dee |
| Weight: | Approx. 1 lb. |
| Power Source: | Included lithium-in rechargeable 1700mAh battery charges via included AC adapter or USB cable |
| Battery Life: | Approx. 400 shots |
| Country of Origin: | China |
Software System Requirements
| Operating System: | Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP SP2 Macintosh OS X 10.4 to 10.10 |
| Port: | USB |
| Internet Access: | Yes, for uploading photos |
Features
- Preserve the moment with stunning high-resolution photos suitable for cropping or enlarging
Record 1080p HD video
- Gives your video greater vividness and clarity than standard-definition video
Built-in Wi-Fi
- Lets you use your smartphone as a remote shutter
- Makes it easy to transfer photos between Wi-Fi-enabled devices
35X optical zoom
- Get up to 35 times closer to your subject
- Capture close-up details or shoot from a distance
Optical image stabilization
- Minimizes blur and other effect of camera shake
27 intelligent shooting modes
- Covers a wide variety of shooting situations
- Select the mode suitable to your shot environment and the camera adjusts settings automatically
Wide-angle lens
- Capture everything from wide-angle landscapes and group shots to telephoto shots
3" LCD
- Easily compose shots and review photos
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot
- Gives you greater control over the amount of memory your camera has available
- Comes with an 8GB SDHC card; other cards sold separately
Software
Creative Photo Composition Online Course
- Advance your photography skills to the next level
- Includes 6 illustrated chapters to read at your own pace
- Learn best practices used by professional photographers
- Achieve eye-catching and artistic looking photos
- Study creative composition, compositional principles, subject placement and background treatments
- Explore point of view and photo editing
- Understand moving vs. zooming, close-ups, detail and fast action
- Includes eBook photography guide, before and after photos, video instruction and transcription
- Continue learning in our Private Photographer Forum community
- Expertly shoot nature, landscapes, seascapes, people and pets as subjects
- Compatible with computers, smart phones and tablets
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REVIEWS
Minolta 20MP 35X Optical Zoom SLR-Style Camera with 8GB Card and Software
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Very nice camera!
This is sophisticated camera, with features and settings beyond its reasonable price. It does require a learning curve to take full advantage of these features. With your time & practice, you will not be disappointed. Optical zoom is always sharper & clearer. Digital zoom, best for viewing, but not photography. That's true in any camera. Image stabilization is NOT the same as a tripod. If you are moving or shaky & your subject is moving, you need a tripod. Image stabilization is for subtle slight movement, but you must still support your arm for sharp focus. This Minolta is a giant leap in technology from your smartphone, or even a small point-n-shoot. If you want the quality in your shots, put in the time to learn how to use it. I highly recommend this camera! Minolta's I've had before, this exceeds my expectations!
kcsolaris, ID -
Minolta 20MP 35X Optical Zoom SLR-Style Camera
My husband bought the red camera.We used it at the zoo.The camera took nice pictures.We still need to get know the camera not bad for a up grade for us.My husband know about Minolta.The family happy with it too.
choir7, IN -
Nice camera
I received this camera and was so excited to use it and has a good name,It took good pictures but when you zoomed in on something you needed a very steady hand and was not impressed with the quality of picture it's not like they did it on HSNFor that reason I am sending it back .. very sorry HSN will invest in a better camera...from you I hope!
plemon, MA -
COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER
the camera does zoom in good and all most all the functions work, but the optical image stabilization work poorly. The video part of the camera work great if you have a big enough memory card video every thing and you will be very very happy. this is were i was unhappy i tried to take picture's of my family in disney world moving and that's ever were the camera failed ever time. The program's they say you get for free don't work they were not even on the site. this is were things helped hsn fix it asap when i got home. I love dealing with hsn there are a great company.I MESSAGE them 1 time and all was fixed ill come back to them to buy again and again great GREAT JOB HSN FOR FIXING MY PROBLEM FAST. I AM VERY SATISFIED.
tamly0417, FL -
35x zoom
I bought this camera because I wanted a nice camera with a great zoom for pictures of my grandkids. I'm a little disappointed in the zoom, in all honesty its nothing to brag about. I have a digital camera I paid 125.00 for that takes better pictures, meaning the color is more vibrant and all though it doesn't zoom 35x seeing a picture taken by both there is not a great deal of difference. The WiFi on board isn't that great as well, and as long as you are using WiFi you have to control the camera with your phone or tablet. I must say it really does sadden me that I do not find this camera as wonderful as y'all proclaimed it to be. If I hadn't given my other camera away I would be shipping this one back.
Tannenbaum1964, CO
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