Released by Konica Minolta:

DiMAGE G530: 5-Megapixel CCD, Proprietary 3X Optical Zoom Lens, and High-Speed Operation in a Slim and Stylish Package

Unterföhring, July 7th, 2004 - The DiMAGE G530 is a cut above the competitions in image quality, operability, and design. This sharp-looking, slim 23-mm-thin digital camera boasts a 5-megapixel CCD, lightning-fast response in all operations, and dual card slots for SD Memory Card and Memory Stick.

The stylish DiMAGE G530 has a 5-megapixel CCD, one of the highest resolutions for a compact digital camera. The high-performance GT Hexanon is a proprietary 3X optical zoom lens consisting of seven elements in six groups. This lens system minimizes flare and aberrations, which gives sharp, high-contrast images. Konica Minolta's proprietary signal processing engine and A*IPS image processing technology ensure that anyone can take high-quality pictures that capture the subject in sharp, real-life detail.

The DiMAGE G530 also fulfills the need for operational speed. With an approximately 0.8-second startup time*1, an approximately 0.25-second focusing time, and incredible shutter response with an approximately 0.03-second shutter-release time lag*3, you can be sure of capturing that instantaneous smile on your child's face or any other precious but fleeting photo opportunity.

*1 From when the lens cover is opened to when the camera is ready to capture an image
*2 From when the shutter-release button is fully pressed after focus lock to when the exposure starts

The built-in dual card slots accept two kinds of media: SD Memory Card and Memory Stick. This makes it possible to take and store large numbers of pictures, and to copy or move picture files from one medium to the other. By connecting the DiMAGE G530 to a PictBridge-compliant printer, you can print photos out directly without the need to go through a PC. And compatibility with a wide range of digital equipment means you can enjoy transferring and editing your images in a variety of ways.

The 23-mm-thin and beautiful fully flat DiMAGE G530 evokes high quality with its aluminium and stainless steel body. The sliding cover, which turns the power on and off, enhances portability because it allows you to put the camera in a pocket or bag knowing that the lens is protected. That's the DiMAGE G530: fun to shoot pictures with, fun to carry around, and fun to show to friends.

Product Highlights
- 5-megapixel CCD and high-performance 3X optical GT Hexanon zoom lens combine to give high-quality images
- Signal processing engine gives an approximately 0.8-second startup time, enabling high-speed performance and stress-free shooting whenever you're ready.
- Proprietary A*IPS image processing technology ensures accurate reproduction of captured images
- Dual card slots accept SD Memory Card and Memory Stick: available only on the DiMAGE G-series.
- 23-mm-thin body and metal chic

Features
5 Million Effective Pixels
The G530 has a 1/2.5-type interline primary-color CCD with a total of 5.4 million pixels, one of the highest for a compact digital camera. This high resolution plus Konica Minolta's proprietary Hybrid Adaptive A*IPS technology add up to faithful reproduction of every detail of every subject.

3X Optical GT Hexanon Zoom Lens
The 3X optical GT Hexanon zoom lens uses Konica Minolta's own internal reflection processing to give high-resolution images with minimal flare and aberrations. The lens system design, consisting of seven elements in six groups with three aspheric lenses, keeps the DiMAGE G530 thin.

Fast 0.8-second Startup: You'll Never Miss a Photo Opportunity
Our proprietary signal processing engine enables a fast startup time of approximately 0.8-second. In addition, you get incredibly fast shutter response: the shutter-release time lag-the time from when the shutter-release button is pressed after AF/AE lock to when the exposure starts-is only 0.03-second.

Fast Focusing with Rapid AF
Innovative, rapid CCD video AF technology achieves precise focus metering in approximately 0.25 seconds. Focusing is fast and accurate under almost any shooting conditions thanks to an advanced proprietary AF algorithm. All of these advances mean you can focus faster and capture moving subjects with greater reliability and precision.

Proprietary Hybrid Adaptive A*IPS Image Processing Technology
The DiMAGE G530 gives extraordinarily natural, faithful images, thanks to a proprietary algorithm that instantly calculates the ideal exposure, focus, and white balance values based on the corresponding exposure, focus, and color data received from the camera's CCD.

Fast 0.2-Second Playback Startup
You can call up and view pictures quickly and easily, no matter how many you've taken. It takes just 0.2 second for the last picture taken to appear on the LCD monitor, so your shots are conveniently there to review instantly, anytime and anywhere.

Dual Card Slots For Double the Convenience and Capacity
The dual card slots allow you to use either SD Memory Cards or Memory Sticks-or both-depending on your needs. This makes your DiMAGE G530 compatible with the widest possible range of digital equipment. Use both media types simultaneously for high-volume shooting and storage, change card types according to the application, and copy data from one card type to the other to significantly widen your data-management possibilities.

Thin Enough to Take Anywhere
Proprietary high-density technology and a drastic reduction in lens unit size have allowed us to offer a 3X optical zoom lens in an amazingly compact 23-mm-thin body. In addition to its take-anywhere dimensions, the DiMAGE G530 weighs only 145 g. It fits in your pocket with ease, and slips out just as easily whenever you're ready to shoot.

Stylish, High-Quality Body
The DiMAGE G530 looks as good as it performs. With its graceful combination of stainless steel and aluminum, the camera has a high-quality feeling that makes it a pleasure to own and use.

*1 Approximately 0.5 second, from when main switch is turned on until LCD monitor comes on. As of May 20, 2004, for digital cameras with 8X or greater zoom.
*2 Up to approximately 500 frames with the four included AA alkaline batteries. Based on Konica Minolta's standard test method and compliant with the CIPA standard, with included AA alkaline batteries and included SD Memory Card. As of May 20, 2004, for digital cameras with built-in flash running on AA alkaline batteries.
*3 PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).

About Konica Minolta Photo Imaging
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Europe GmbH is a leading provider of consumer and commercial photographic materials, photographic equipment such as analog and digital cameras, and measuring instruments including 3D-scanning. With operative bases within Europe the company covers the three business areas of photo imaging, cameras and industrial instruments. Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Europe is a subsidiary of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Building on its strong core of optical technologies developed over 130 years, Konica Minolta Photo Imaging aims to be a corporation offering products and services that are essential to all areas of digital imaging.

Website: www.konicaminoltaeurope.com

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DiMAGE G530: Technical Specifications

Number of effective pixels:	5.0 million
CCD:	1/2.5-type interline primarycolour CCD Total pixels: 5.4 million
Camera sensitivity:	Auto, ISO 50, 100, 200, 400 equivalents
Focal length:	5.6 - 16.8mm (35mm equivalent: 34 - 102mm)
Lens construction:	7 elements in 6 groups
Maximum aperture:	f/2.8 - f/4.9
Minimum focus distance:	Wide angle: 0.5 m / 1.6 ft. from front of lens Telephoto: 0.8m / 2.6 ft. from front of lens Wide angle: 0.54 m / 1.8 ft. from CCD Telephoto: 0.84 m / 2.8 ft. from CCD
Macro focus range:	Super Macro Standard macro Focal length Telephoto* Wide angle Telephoto From front of lens 20 - 40 cm/ 7.9 - 15.7 in. 5cm / 2 in. to infinity 50cm / 19.7 in. to infinity * at telephoto position only.
Area covered at maximum magnification:	44 x 60 mm / 1.7 x 2.4 in. (approx.)
Viewfinder type:	Optical real-image zoom viewfinder
LCD monitor:	3.8cm /1.5 inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT colour monitor Total number of pixels: approx.77.000
Shutter:	CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter
Shutter speed range:	1 - 1/2000 s in programmed AE and aperture-priority modes 2 of 6 15 - 1/1000 s in manual exposure mode
Autofocus system:	Video AF
Metering:	Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure modes:	Programmed AE, Aperture priority, Manual
Exposure compensation:	±2 Ev in 1/3 Ev increments
Flash range:	Wide angle: 0.5 - 3.0 m / 1.6 - 9.8 ft. (approx.) (from front of lens) Telephoto: 0.8 - 1.7 m / 2.6 - 5.6 ft. (approx.) (from front of lens) (Camera sensitivity: auto)
Flash modes:	Autoflash, Autoflash with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash , Fill-flash with red-eye reduction, Flash cancel
Flash compensation:	± 1 Ev in 1/2 Ev increments
Scene selection:	Portrait, Scenery, Night, Snapshot, Sports, Angel
Continuous advance:	0.7 fps (approx. at continuous advance mode, 5M normal) * Actual speed may vary depending upon the subject and camera settings.
Auto bracketing:	Auto Exposure Bracketing: ±0.5 Ev Number of brackets: 3 frames
Self-timer:	10 s, 3s (approx.)
Movie recording:	Recording time dependent on memory card capacity and image quality. Frame rate: 15 fps
Audio:	Recording time dependent on memory card capacity. Monaural audio only.
White-balance control:	Automatic, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent)
Contrast compensation:	Five levels
Saturation:	Five levels
Sharpness:	Five levels
Colour:	Five levels for red, green, blue each RGB channel
Colour modes:	Standard colour, Sepia, B & W, Warm colour, Cool colour
Digital zoom:	2x, 3x (in 2 steps)
Resize:	640x480, 320x240
Number of recorded pixels / Image-quality modes:	2592x1944 Fine, 2592x1944 Normal, 2048x1536 Normal, 1600x1200 Normal, 640x480 Normal
Storage capacity:	Approximate storage capacity of a 16 MB SD Memory Card: 2592x1944 Fine 6 frames 2592x1944 Normal 10 frames 2048x1536 Normal 17 frames 1600x1200 Normal 33 frames 640x480 Normal 133 frames * Actual number of images may vary depending upon the subject and memory card.
File formats:	JPEG, Motion JPEG (AVI) (with audio) DCF1.0-compliant DPOF-compliant (Supported by printing functions in ver. 1.1) Exif 2.2
Exif Print:	Yes
PictBridge:	Yes
Recording media:	SD Memory Cards, MultiMediaCards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
PC interface:	USB If the camera is connected to the unit supported by USB 2.0, the transfer speed becomes full speed (12 Mbps).
Battery:	Konica Minolta NP-600 lithium-ion battery.
Battery performance (Playback):	Approximately 200 min. based on Konica Minolta test condition with a included battery.
Battery performance (Recording):	Approximately 185 frames based on the CIPA* standard with included battery and SD Memory card Approximately 330 based on the CIPA* standard with included battery and SD Memory card, and LCD monitor off. *CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association
External power source:	4.2 V DC with specified AC adapter AC-9 (sold separately)
Dimensions:	Width: 93.5 mm / 3.68 in. Height: 55.5 mm / 2.19 in. Depth: 26.0 (23.0 mm, in its thinnest part)
Weight:	145 g / 5.1 oz. (approx.) without batteries or recording media
Operating temperature:	0-50ºC / 32-122°F
Standard accessories:	Neck Strap NS-DG130 USB cable USB-810 16 MB SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card Lithium-ion Battery NP-600 Lithium-ion Battery Charger BC-600E, BC- 600GB, or BC-600U DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM
Optional accessories:	AC Adapter AC-9E, AC-9GB, or AC-9U

Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.