Minolta Zoom 160c

ninelives · 6th February 2003

Langenhagen, February, 2003
Minolta’s popular Zoom Compact family announces its latest addition with the arrival of the new Minolta Zoom 160c. Employing powerful optics and state-of-the-art technology to enable effortless, stunning photography, the Zoom 160c is surprisingly affordable with its 160mm zoom lens. Setting new standards, it is one of the smallest and lightest cameras in its class.

The Minolta Zoom 160c has a built-in 37.5mm to 160mm power zoom, and the 4.3X zoom range provides unparalleled flexibility to timelessly capture special moments, people, and places. Enabling subject-specific focusing, the high-performance 5-point AF system analyzes supplementary objects in the focus frames to determine the subject distance. Using technology designed for the award-winning, top-of-the-line Minolta TC-1, this AF system prevents erroneous background focal points and allows pictures to be snapped through windows. With the Minolta Zoom 160c, taking sharp pictures could not be any easier.

The Minolta Zoom 160c is practically and handsomely designed to be compatible with all facets of life. The satin-finished aluminum exteriors accented with classic chrome exude formal elegance, while the smoothly contoured, compact designs make the Zoom 160c a companion to be taken everywhere.

Refreshingly affordable, the Minolta Zoom 160c includes value-added features for the casual shooter. A practical element, the film-chamber lock prevents the camera from being accidentally opened and ruining the unexposed film. Additionally, the flash and drive modes can be adjusted to match different lighting and movement situations.

Five flash modes are available with the Minolta Zoom 160c. Autoflash automatically fires in low light or backlit situations. Red-eye reduction uses pre-flashes to minimize the unsightly crimsoning that often appears in flash portraits. The night portrait flash mode balances the ambient exposure with the flash exposure so the subject can be seen against the background of a night scene. Fill flash reduces harsh shadows caused by strong direct lighting. A further benefit of the flash features is the ability to turn the flash off so the camera can still be used when “flash photography” is prohibited, or in the effort to preserve delicate natural lighting.

The drive modes control the capture of images. Single-frame advance takes one picture at a time while continuous advance keeps taking pictures until the shutter-release button is freed. For self-portraits, the self-timer delays the release of the shutter for ten seconds, and the optional RC-3 remote control can be used to trip the shutter from up to five meters away (16.5 ft.).

The new Minolta Zoom 160c provides powerful optics and state-of-the-art technology at an affordable price. Sales start is at the end of February, 2003.

Snapper · 6th February 2003

How much is it ? Sounds like it will be in the S$400+ range.

6th February 2003	#1
ninelives Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: BB Posts: 2,622	Minolta Zoom 160c Langenhagen, February, 2003 Minolta’s popular Zoom Compact family announces its latest addition with the arrival of the new Minolta Zoom 160c. Employing powerful optics and state-of-the-art technology to enable effortless, stunning photography, the Zoom 160c is surprisingly affordable with its 160mm zoom lens. Setting new standards, it is one of the smallest and lightest cameras in its class. The Minolta Zoom 160c has a built-in 37.5mm to 160mm power zoom, and the 4.3X zoom range provides unparalleled flexibility to timelessly capture special moments, people, and places. Enabling subject-specific focusing, the high-performance 5-point AF system analyzes supplementary objects in the focus frames to determine the subject distance. Using technology designed for the award-winning, top-of-the-line Minolta TC-1, this AF system prevents erroneous background focal points and allows pictures to be snapped through windows. With the Minolta Zoom 160c, taking sharp pictures could not be any easier. The Minolta Zoom 160c is practically and handsomely designed to be compatible with all facets of life. The satin-finished aluminum exteriors accented with classic chrome exude formal elegance, while the smoothly contoured, compact designs make the Zoom 160c a companion to be taken everywhere. Refreshingly affordable, the Minolta Zoom 160c includes value-added features for the casual shooter. A practical element, the film-chamber lock prevents the camera from being accidentally opened and ruining the unexposed film. Additionally, the flash and drive modes can be adjusted to match different lighting and movement situations. Five flash modes are available with the Minolta Zoom 160c. Autoflash automatically fires in low light or backlit situations. Red-eye reduction uses pre-flashes to minimize the unsightly crimsoning that often appears in flash portraits. The night portrait flash mode balances the ambient exposure with the flash exposure so the subject can be seen against the background of a night scene. Fill flash reduces harsh shadows caused by strong direct lighting. A further benefit of the flash features is the ability to turn the flash off so the camera can still be used when “flash photography” is prohibited, or in the effort to preserve delicate natural lighting. The drive modes control the capture of images. Single-frame advance takes one picture at a time while continuous advance keeps taking pictures until the shutter-release button is freed. For self-portraits, the self-timer delays the release of the shutter for ten seconds, and the optional RC-3 remote control can be used to trip the shutter from up to five meters away (16.5 ft.). The new Minolta Zoom 160c provides powerful optics and state-of-the-art technology at an affordable price. Sales start is at the end of February, 2003.

6th February 2003	#2
Snapper Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Posts: 329	How much is it ? Sounds like it will be in the S$400+ range.