There's a lot wrong with the Dimage Z5, from its bargain-basement construction to its average image quality. But there's a lot right with it, too, especially its superb macro and telephoto flexibility, stunning Movie mode and manual exposure modes. If you want a fun camera that does almost everything, take a look at this one. Also consider:
Pentax optio 750z
Reviewer: martin44, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdon
This my digital second camera and have had ti for about a month. I really rate this camera as there is very little time lapse between pressing the Shutter and the photo being taken. The lens is the big winner with 12 X times optical zoom and an addition 4X Digital which is a great feature on its own. Then we have two Macro modes - Macro will focus down to 1 cm!
I have got a Telphoto that sits on the front and increases Imange by 2.2X. That was from USA and excellent is the quality.
I afraid as soon as I bought mine, KonicaMinolts announced it ceasing pproduction of all Cameras! Always hapenes to me - its uncanny!
It has so much going for it and if you can find you can still pick them up for great prices.
DiMage Z6 experience
Reviewer: diverjohn, Ladysmith, Canada
My maxim in life is "work toward your strengths". In the case of the DiMage Z6, that strength is macro images. I have an aftermarket macro lens that turns the Z6 into an amazing recorder of insect activities and sexual organs of flowers. I have given up totally on the DiMage's weakness: landscapes and night images. With a maximum shutter opening of only four seconds, night shots are very limited. Landscape images are never sharp enough to keep. I award a middling score on ergonomics; when I use place my left eye to the viewfinder, my nose presses against the control ring and changes the exposure settings. Overall I like the camera, though I don't think I'd purchase another one.
