Konica Minolta Revio Z3 APS

Konica Minolta Revio Z3 APS 

DESCRIPTION

Capture those precious moments - intimate details are just a touch of a finger away. The Revio Z3 was made to capture those precious moments with its 3x zoom. Special features include multiple modes, flash power management and self timer!

USER REVIEWS

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[Nov 24, 2001]
Robert Emerson
Expert

Strength:

Widest angle zoom lens on any APS point and shoot pocket camera. Rather natty, sturdy and well made. Actually looks like a camera instead of a ladies electric shaver. Sized to ride on my belt everywhere I go.

Weakness:

short flash range, Redeye with flash. Itsy-bitsy controls.

I shoot a lot of interiors so this wide angle baby is the perfect back-up camera for me. It does okay indoors in natural light with the flash switched off -IF I use Konica''s new 800 speed film. It also does okay for street scenes at night with that 800 in it.

Customer Service

not needed so far.

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Closest thing I have is a battle scarred 35mm Konica C-35. Otherwise I use a big old heavy 35mm SLR for my work.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Nov 27, 2000]
Steve Wall
Professional

Strength:

See my review of the the Revio Z2 in this section. Great wide angle end of the zoom.

Weakness:

Really none. Is just a tad larger than the Revio Z2. The battery compartment problem has been fixed. Lost some lens speed with this lens compared to the Revio Z2. Really bad in marginal light.

See my review of the the Revio Z2 in this section.
The self portrait attachment really works and is very accurate and fun to use. I use this now ALL the time. I wear it in a tiny Tamrac Neo case on my belt.

Customer Service

Fantastic. See my review of the the Revio Z2 in this section.

Similar Products Used:

Elph

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Feb 04, 2001]
Victor Wan
Casual

Strength:

Mid Roll Change, small and handy, metal case, easy to use

Weakness:

Buttons are hard to press especially for a nail-biter like me

A great APS camera

Customer Service

never used

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This is my first APS

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jul 15, 2001]
James Henley
Intermediate

Strength:

Small
Mid roll Change

Weakness:

Poor Poor Picture Quality

APS GET RID !!!
This camera is neat and small. But the bootom line Picture quality. (What picture quality)
Focus all round is very poor.

Similar Products Used:

Fuji Dl super mini zoom
Nikon lite touch fixed 35mm

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
2
[Jul 20, 2001]
Jeff Davis
Casual

Strength:

Excellent wide angle
Small and Compact
Controls are well placed
"Small Button Pusher" found on the end of neck strap
Remote Control
MRC
CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP!! ($109 US before shipping)

Weakness:

Poorly designed manual
CHP mode switch is a little stiff
Slow at max zoom
Camera is a little hard to put in case when mirror adaptor is on
Flash flashes too often in automatic mode (even in a bright room with 400 film)

Overall, this is one GREAT camera. Used the Canon ELPHs before but this Konica beats them both! The controls are well placed for easy access. Buttons are big enough that they don't require finger-nail operation (except for the MRC button. Use the neck strap button pusher for that). ELPH2 was awful for that. Too small for my hands too.

Personally, I believe that the picture quality is the best I've seen from any APS compact. Perhaps James Henley (below) received poor pictures due to the photo lab. ??? Remember, the photo lab DOES make a difference when developing APS film. DON'T GO TO CHEAP LABS!!!! (i.e. Costco of Canada – I did receive bad pictures from there).

Camera kit is fully loaded with everything: Camera, battery, case, strap, manual, and even a remote control. Focus Camera even put in a free mini-tripod. A great thing to have around.

In conclusion, this little camera has everything that an APS compact should have. Great pictures, lots of functions, and a stylish body to wrap it all up.

THANK YOU KONICA!!!!

Customer Service

No need to use them yet

Similar Products Used:

Canon ELPH, ELPH2
Both had horrible red eyes and moderate picture quality.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Aug 05, 2001]
Ryan Martin Wanasida
Casual

Strength:

It's a great camera other than it's small it's also has a metal case, so it won't break that easy and there's so much function that that you going to need it. I just have it for a couple week, it's so awsome !!!

Weakness:

MRC button and SET button it's really small. Not alot of store sell this camera

This is a great product specially for APS Camera and it's CHEAP, but it's not really like a Cheap Camera !!

Customer Service

NONE

Similar Products Used:

NONE

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
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