Minolta Dimage RD 3000 (1998)
Minolta's RD 3000 was the world's first digital camera with a "screen split two plate imaging system". Although the camera was shown at several tech fairs in 1998, it was first publicly announced by Minolta on 1999-09-21. The initial production volume was set to 1,000 units per month. Minolta also offered a complete bundle with four lenses and a dedicated flash which was limited to 500 units. More information can be found in the prototype section.
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Spezifikationen
- Brand: Minolta
- Model: Dimage RD 3000
- First mentioned: 1998
- Marketed: yes in 1999
- MSRP: $3,240
- Imager Type: 2.7 MP with two 1/2" CCDs
- Resolution: 1984x1360
- Internal Storage: -
- External Storage: CF Type I and II
- Lens: various vectis lenses
- Shutter: 1/2000s to 30s
- Aperture Range: depends on vectis lens
- LCD screen size: 2" TFT
- Size: 150 x 117 x 101mm
- Weight: 1,000 gr.
- Remarks: Magnesium alloy body