Las Vegas, NV (February 12, 2004) – Konica Minolta introduces the new DiMAGE Capture remote-imaging software for Konica Minolta’s new DiMAGE A2 8 megapixel digital camera. With a simple USB connection, the DiMAGE A2 can be controlled and monitored from a computer as well as allowing direct storage of image data to the computer’s hard drive.

DiMAGE Capture allows basic camera settings to be made with the user’s computer mouse. By connecting the Minolta DiMAGE A2 digital camera to a computer with a Windows operating system, users can record images directly through the computer. Images can be transferred quickly to the computer’s hard drive via USB 2.0 interface. 

“Konica Minolta’s new DiMAGE Capture software gives photographers direct control over their DiMAGE A2 as well as immediate storage of images,” said Jon Sienkiewicz, vice president of marketing, Konica Minolta’s Camera Division. “This added flexibility ensures that the camera can be used to document ongoing or critical procedures where access to the camera remotely is desired or where it’s simply necessary to be working with a full-size monitor.”

DiMAGE Capture software is ideal for table top photography, studio photography, macro photography, remote observation of wildlife, harsh environments, awkward camera positions, photos taken for use on Internet auction sites and industrial applications such as monitoring production sites or test labs.

Easy Operation

DiMAGE Capture provides access to almost all DiMAGE A2 camera functions, from basic settings to the advanced features, such as Flex Focus Point (FFP), Flex White Balance and the others. Users can navigate easily by moving and clicking the mouse point on the easy-to-understand dialogue boxes or on an image displayed on the screen of a connected computer. Most of the settings on the operating windows can be saved or reset to default values if necessary.

Total Control

In addition to giving photographers direct control over the DiMAGE A2, a preview function is available by simply clicking the Preview button. Live image or Preview image can be confirmed clearly through the viewfinder on a PC monitor.

Quick Workflow

A large amount of image data can be downloaded directly to a computer quickly via USB 2.0 while shooting, and instantly viewed with the DiMAGE Viewer after shooting. Furthermore, RAW and JPEG can be recorded at the same time when the mode is selected.