Konica Minolta Press Release 12/02/04

Konica Minolta Zoom 150c/Zoom 80c: Slim, Light, and Versatile Cameras

Langenhagen, February, 2004

Konica Minolta is pleased to introduce the two new 35mm compact cameras excelling in portability and compact size-the 38-150mm 4X zoom equipped Zoom 150c and the 35-80mm 2.3X zoom equipped Zoom 80c.

The Zoom 150c and the Zoom 80c afford freedom of photographic expression through their easy to operate compact size, each with a zoom lenses ideal for capturing everything from unforgettable scenery to the most subtle expressions of facial close-ups.

Both cameras were designed to be optimal for family use with their fun-to-use operation and functions enabling an extensive the photographic world. Slim, easy to carry and easy to use for the whole family, they will want to always take one with them wherever they go.

Product Highlights : Zoom 150c
? Compact Body with Built-In 4X zoom Lens
The compact body contains a built-in 4X zoom lens with an extensive range-from 38mm on the wide-angle end to a telephoto length of 150mm. From inclusive wide angle views to zooming in for spontaneous close-ups of facial expressions far from the camera, the zoom enables you to freely frame pictures to match the situation and conditions at hand.

? Sharp pictures with Sophisticated 5-Point Multi Passive AF System
More accurate AF on foreground subjects. By sensing five separate points of the picture area, the AF more accurately takes sharp pictures of main subjects, for example: one person with another person standing just behind them will more dependably be kept in focus.

? Multi Flash Mode Photography
There are a number of modes to deal with most situations you will encounter. Autoflash is best for general use, the camera will automatically fire the flash under dim conditions, and automatically stay off when light is sufficient for ambient light photography. For special conditions, the camera can be set to fire the flash under bright conditions (fill-flash) or to stay off (flash cancel) in dim conditions. Other flash modes include Red-Eye Reduction, Night view portrait (useful for capturing people in front of an illuminated night scene or dramatic sunset), Long distance (for shooting through glass or for distant subjects).

Product Highlights: Zoom 80c
? Stylish and Simple Body with Built-in 2.3X Zoom Lens
Stylishly simple, but well equipped with built-in 35mm wide-angle to 80mm telephoto zoom lens that keeps users ready to capture whatever pictures come their way.

? Easy Operation that Any User will Find Effortless
With Snapshot mode, the zoom is automatically set at the widest setting of 35mm and you can be sure that everything from 1.5 to 5 meters will be perfectly focused. With night view portrait mode, people in the foreground and night scenery in the background can be beautifully captured together. Long distance mode enables scenery to be taken through glass, as well as beautiful night views. These features are designed to enable professional-looking photos to be easily taken by any user.

? Automatic Film Operation
You just simply drop the roll in, and the film automatically advances to the first picture, ready to shoot. With each picture, the film automatically advances, and when the last picture has been taken, the film automatically rewinds.

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: http://www.konicaminoltaeurope.com/

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