P2757e
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Superb image quality: 2.7 million pixels
High-quality interchangeable lenses
Wide range of Dynax and Vectis accessoriesWide range of Dynax and Vectis accessories
Compatible with CompactFlash Card Type I & II
Lightweight and compact design
All photos in this catalogue, including product photos, were taken with the RD 3000.
High-performance digital SLR camera for professional use
If you use digital photography for professional imaging applications, your first consideration will undoubtedly be image quality. Minolta
has responded to your needs with the new Dimâge RD 3000: a digital SLR that offers 2.7-million pixel resolution for unsurpassed
image quality. Furthermore, you also get wide-angle viewing, a compact, lightweight body, advanced functions, and a wide range of
high-performance interchangeable lenses and acces-
sories. It all adds up to greater versatility and ease of use.
Dimâge RD 3000: the digital SLR you’ve been waiting for.
2,700,000 pixels
Photo: RD 3000 with V lens 50mm f/3.5 Macro; 1,360 x 1,984 pixels; shutter-speed 1/125 s; f/16; Fine Mode; flash light.
The RD 3000 captures even the fine rosin particles coming off the bow.
V 28 – 56mm
f/4 – 5.6
V 80 – 240mm
f/4.5 – 5.6 Apo
V 50mm
f/3.5 Macro
V 22 – 80mm
f/4 – 5.6
Hybrid Seamless Imaging System (Dual CCD)
Minolta’s new imaging system dramatically
raises the performance standard for compact
digital SLRs. It allows the Dimâge RD 3000 to
deliver an ultra-high resolution of 2.7 million
pixels (1,360 x 1,984)for sharp, clear prints to
as large as 11.5 x 16.8 cm size at 300 dpi. The
system employs two 1.5 million pixel CCDs
with a half mirror prism. The prism splits the
image into left and right halves, each of which
is projected onto its own CCD. The two images
are then seamlessly rejoined by Minolta's
Image Stitching technology, becoming a single
2.7-million pixel high-resolution, high-quality
image. An additional benefit of the compact
relay optics is a smaller camera body.
Infrared Reduction Mirror
A three-mirror system effectively blocks out
infrared light without affecting the CCD’s visible
light sensitivity.
Low-Pass Filter
This unique relay optical system allows light to pass through a low-pass filter at the optimum
angle to suppress rainbow moiré artefacts to a minimum.
Capture every detail with
unsurpassed digital image quality.
Interchangeable lenses add to overall performance
Versatile white balance settings
You can choose from among three types of white balance settings. Auto activates a sensor that
detects the colour temperature of the light source and adjusts the setting. Manual offers
Daylight, Tungsten and Flash modes. In addition, the Custom setting allows you to recalibrate
the white balance set by the Auto mode.
A number of high quality interchangeable lenses, especially V 17mm f/3.5 RD, significantly
enhance the overall performance capabilities of the Dimâge RD 3000. Through the use of such
features as an aspheric lens for size reduction and aberration compensation, Minolta has
achieved high resolutions to provide outstanding image clarity.
CCD 2
CCD 1
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◆CCD and Prism
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• Effective aperture range: f/6.7 – 22 • Focal length: approx. 1.5 times longer when compared to 35mm-film usage
V 17mm f/3.5 RD
Dedicated for RD 3000
Superb SLR Functionality
The Dimâge RD 3000 gives you the func-
tionality and operational ease you expect
from a high quality SLR. Its wide range of
sophisticated control features ensures that
you can set the camera to match a variety of
shooting conditions and objectives. Buttons
are grouped according to function and posi-
tioned for convenient operation.
●Versatile AF system provides a wide focus
area and includes predictive focus control for
fast-moving subjects and manual focusing
for fine adjustments. ●Four autoexposure
modes: P/A/S/M ●Four drive modes: single,
continuous (approx. 1.5 frame/s up to 5
frames), 10-s self-timer, remote release
●Accurate metering with choice of 14-
segment honeycomb-pattern metering and
spot metering ●Exposure and flash com-
pensation (+/
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3EV)●Acute-matte focusing
screen ●Informative viewfinder displays
●PC-terminal for connection of external flash
units
Names of Parts
Dial
Shutter-release button
Remote-control receiver
Self-timer lamp
White-balance sensor
Strap eyelet
Battery-chamber cover
Lens release
Busy lamp
Quick View button
Viewfinder
Eyepiece hood
Menu button
Spot / AE lock button
UP button
Card-chamber door
LCD monitor
Set button
DOWN button
DC terminal
Strap eyelet
White-balance button
Counter button
Accessory shoe
Program-reset button
Exposure-mode button
Quality-select button
Drive-mode button
Data panel
Control dial
Control dial lock
Strap eyelet
Flash-compensation /
Aperture-select button
Clock battery cover
PC terminal
Diopter-adjustment dial
Exposure-compensation button
SCSI connector
Connector cover
Video-out terminal
Designed for sure handling and
maximum convenience.
Convenient interfacing with your computer
Compact, durable body is a pleasure to handle
Its light, compact design makes this camera ideal for both handheld and mounted shooting, and
the flat bottom adds extra convenience. Although lightweight (approx. 1 kg), the camera body is
sturdy and durable, with tough magnesium alloy exterior that provides protection from shocks
without adding weight. The interior is reinforced with stainless steel. A strong metal lens mount
ensures stable mounting of the lens.
5.1 cm TFT monitor with video output
The 5.1 cm TFT LCD colour monitor on the rear of the camera provides high quality viewing of
captured images and a variety of data. In the Rec-after-View mode, you can see the image you’ve
just shot. Pressing the Quick View button displays the recording data, and when the Menu button
is pressed in the Play mode, a menu of various settings appears. PAL video output allows you to
view the recorded images on a TV or record them on a VCR.
●Compatible with CompactFlash Card Type I and Type II.
With IBM Microdrive (340 MB), up to 44 images can be stored as uncompressed data.
●Easy-to-use Digita DesktopTM host software is
compatible with Windows 98/95/NT4.0 and
MacOS.
●JPEG (Exif2.0)image file formatting is employed
and for higher quality images TIFF (Exif2.0)is
also available in Super Fine mode. Both can be
opened with Adobe Photoshop and other com-
mon image manipulation software.
●SCSI-ll interface ensures fast image transfer and
enables remote shutter release from the computer.
Wide viewing angle
With conventional digital SLRs that employ smaller CCDs, achieving a wide viewing angle has
been difficult (large CCDs would make the camera too bulky). The Dimâge RD 3000,
however, uses Minolta’s Hybrid Seamless Imaging System (Dual CCD)with compact relay
optics and V-lenses to achieve a wide viewing angle. Even with its compact body, the
camera’s aspect ratio is approximately 2:3 (vertical : horizontal), the same as a conventional
35mm camera. With the V 17mm f/3.5 RD, a wide-angle lens developed exclusively for the
RD 3000, viewing angle
becomes even wider —
ideal for studio photogra-
phy with its approx. 25mm
focal length (35mm film
equivalent).
Image manipulation of pictures on left-hand page (by Adobe Photoshop)
RD 3000 Conventional models with small CCD
Minolta Co., Ltd. 3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan
Minolta Europe GmbH Minoltaring 11, D-30855 Langenhagen, Germany
Minolta (UK)Ltd. Rooksley Park, Precedent Drive, Rooksley, Milton Keynes, MK13 8HF, England
(Photo Operations)
Photopak Sales 241 Western Industrial Estate, Naas Road, Dublin 12, Ireland
Minolta Portugal Limitada Av. do Brasil 33-A, P-1700 Lisboa, Portugal Minolta homepage address: www.dimage.minolta.com
www.minoltaeurope.com
©1999 Minolta Co., Ltd. 9242-4901-11 M0301 (MH-E)-A4 Printed in Japan
Dimâge and RD are trademarks or registered trademarks of Minolta Co., Ltd.
Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corp.
Digita Desktop is a trademark or registered trademark of FlashPoint Technology, Inc.
Adobe Photoshop is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems Inc.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM CHART
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Wide range of interchangeable accessories
V Lens 22 – 80mm f/4 – 5.6 V Lens 80 – 240mm f/4.5 – 5.6 Apo V Lens 28 – 56mm f/4 – 5.6 V Lens 50mm f/3.5 Macro V Lens 17mm f/3.5 RD IR Remote Controller RC-3
Program Flash 5400HS Program Flash 3500xi Vectis Flash SF-1 Macro Flash 1200AF Set N* Wireless Remote Flash Controller TV /VCR SCSI Cable CompactFlash
Card Type I / II PC Card Adapter PC Card Reader Notebook PC Desktop PC *Filter Adapter is necessary for use with lenses other than V 22 – 80mm.
Ni-MH Battery Charger Holding Strap
AC Adapter AC-1
AC Adapter AC-2
AA Ni-MH Battery
Ni-MH Battery Pack
Off-Camera Shoe OS-1100
Cable
Cable CD
Off-Camera Cable OC-1100
Triple Connector TC-1000
Video Cable
RD 3000
Bounce Reflector III for 5400HS
Bounce Reflector IVfor 3500 xi
Type SLR Digital camera with interchangeable lens system
Lens mount Minolta V mount
Image sensor 1/2 type progressive CCD with 1,500,000 pixels x 2
Final resolution Approx. 2,700,000 pixels
Image size 1,984 x 1,360 pixels
Image capturing system Hybrid Seamless Imaging System (Dual CCD)
File format JPEG (Exif2.0), TIFF (Exif2.0)
Storage medium CompactFlash Card Type I and II
Image compression ratio SUPER FINE (TIFF): uncompressed, FINE (JPEG): approx. 1/5,
STD. (JPEG): approx. 1/10, ECON. (JPEG): approx. 1/15
Storage capacity* (30 MB CompactFlash Card)
SUPER FINE: 3 images, FINE: 17 images, STD.: 33 images, ECON.: 52 images
*Based on standard image-file size; the size differs depending on the subject.
LCD monitor 5.1 cm TFT LCD monitor made of low-temperature polysilicon
AF system type Minolta’s TTL (through-the-lens)phase-detection system with one CCD
line sensor; Focus mode: automatic selection between single frame and
continuous drive; auto / manual focus (selectable on the lens),
AF control: predictive focus control for moving subjects
Metering system TTL type, 14-segment Honeycomb-pattern metering / spot metering
selectable; Range: 14-segment Honeycomb-pattern metering: EV 3 – 20,
Spot metering: EV 6 – 20
Exposure modes Programmed AE (P mode), Aperture-priority mode (A mode),
Shutter-priority (S mode), Manual exposure (M mode)
Exposure compensation +/– 3 EV (in 1/2 EV increments)
Shutter CCD electronic control and vertical-traverse focal plane shutter;
Range: P/S/A mode: 1/2000 – 2 s, M mode: 1/2000 – 30 s*;
Flash sync: 1/125 s or slower
*To avoid possible image deterioration due to increased noise, exposure of more than
two seconds for single image is not recommended.
Sensitivity ISO 200 (Gain up allows ISO as high as 800, with some increase in noise. )
White balance User-selectable white balance settings: Auto (outer metering),
Manual (outdoor, indoor, flash), Custom (one-push auto)
Flash External flash available (optional),
Wireless / remote off-camera flash control available
Viewfinder SLR type, TTL (through-the-lens)relay-optical finder, Field of view
(vertical x horizontal): approx. 94% x 95%, Magnification: 0.8X
Drive mode Single mode, Continuous mode: approx. 1.5 frames per s
(in 1,984 x 1,360 pixels, up to 5 frames), Remote release and
Self-timer available
Interface SCSI-2, Video output, Accessory shoe: Minolta standard shoe,
PC terminal: compatible with positive and negative polarities,
IR Remote control: RC-3
Power source AA Ni-Cd x 4 or AA Ni-MH x 4 batteries, AC adapter
Dimensions (W x H x D )150 x 101 x 117 mm
Weight (without batteries)Approx. 1 kg
Standard accessories AC Adapter, Ni-MH batteries, Ni-MH charger, SCSI Cable,
Video Cable, CD-ROM, Holding Strap
Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
The V 56 – 170mm f/4.5 – 5.6, V Reflex 400mm f/8 and V 25 – 150mm f/4.5 – 6.3 lenses can be attached to the RD 3000, but may not perform to 100% of their capabilities.
*Recommended SCSI board: AHA-2940U2W / 2940UW / 2940U / 2940AU / 2940 / 2930C / 2930U / 2930U2 / 2920C / 2910B / 8945 /
1540CP / 1520B / 1510B, AVA-2904E / 2902E / 1505AE
IBM PC/AT compatible*Macintosh
Intel Pentium 90MHz or higher PowerPC only
Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows NT 4.0 /
Windows Me
MacOS 7.6.1 – 8.6 system (QuickTime 2.5 or later is
required. QuickTime 3.0 is required for Slide Show.)
Min.16 MB of RAM for Windows 95 / 98 / Me,
Min. 32 MB of RAM for Windows NT 4.0
Min.16MB
32 MB or larger 32 MB or larger
Min. VGA (640 x 480 pixels),
capable of displaying at least 256 colours.
32,000 colours or more is recommended.
Min. 13 type (640 x 480 pixels)monitor
capable of displaying at least 256 colours.
32,000 colours or more is recommended.
CPU
Operating system
Memory
Hard disk space
Monitor
System Requirements
