Dimage X31
Apr 11 '05


Product Rating: 4.0

1- poor 3- ok 5- GOOD

Ease of Use: 5
Durability: 3
Battery Life: 5
Photo Quality: 4
Shutter Lag 5

Pros
Cool freatures, compact, uses 2x AA batt, not to many buttons, good menu fatures.

Cons
Digital Zoom is kinda weak but, 4x zoom is sufficient for point and shoot.

Easy to use point and shoot. Reading the manual really helps. Fast "loading" time and when using a good memory card, you can hardly see any lag time (except when using flash). Using the flash, like any good camera, you'll expect some lag time in order to recharge the flash. Good camera, good features, good price, @ $150.00 at walmart, good buy. I rreally like this camera!!!. I have an Olympus E-10 and I take quality pictures. But for point and shoot, this camera works. Like any other digital camera, this camera has its few flaws. The main one being is focusing. I have used cannon, olympus, etc models and, all have similiar focusing problems. this can't be avoided coz, the camera tries to compensate for the lack of light. if this is a big problem for you, go with APS or 35mm film camera or buy yourself an SLR camera, so you can try to focus it!!!... Overall, this camera is great.

Recommended
Yes

Amount Paid (US$): 148.00
This Camera is a Good Choice if You Want Something... Flexible Enough for Enthusiasts

I have a Dimage Xt as does about 5 other people I know. We all love them. So, I recommended the X31 to a friend. That was the biggest mistake I have ever made.

The X31 is a piece of trash. It is unable to take focussed pictures inside a dimly lit bar. My Xt had no problems taking pictures in the same situation.

If you want a camera that takes pictures in focus, you should avoid the X31.

As the owner of a bigger, more complicated digital camera for "serious" photography, I purchased this camera to bring along with me in my pocket to parties, happy hours, etc. BIG MISTAKE. This camera will not focus AT ALL in low light. I sent it back for exchange, thinking I had a lemon, and received a replacement that was just as bad. I called the manufacturer to complain, and was told "a camera at this price has limitations." Like being unable to focus?!?! I would expect this from a cheesey, no-name brand, but not from Konica Minolta (who now, in my opinion, rank with the cheesey no-name brands).

Great camera ... IGNORE ALL OTHERS REVIEWS!! this is one of the best and fastests cameras u can have.
Pros -
Fast load speed
Fast flash
Auto focus
Easy to use menu
Good picture quality (very clear for 3.2 mp)
Great features that come with it.
Easily programmed
Fast shutter release
Carry case avail for cheap price
Uses batteries so you dont have to recharge alot

Cons-
Screen is kinda small but the quality and the features make up for it.

I bought the X31 to replace a dimage X that I had used real hard over the last couple years. Great sized-camera, and it took amazing photos! The dimage X was awesome, but couldn't handle the rough usage I put it through, with the lens cover finally wearing out. The lithium battery life was also lame. I finally had to replace it and made the mistake of buying the dimage X31.

The only good thing about the dimage X31 is the use of standard AA batteries, although the batteries don't last long. The exposure/focus is just horrible as compared to the dimage X. The silly toggle switch is lame. The menu is just plain difficult compared to the dimage X. Also, the toggle switch between the video mode and still mode is placed in a stupid location.

DONT BOTHER!