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Minolta MN4K100Z UHD 4K Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (Gunmetal Gray)

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Minolta MN4K100Z UHD 4K Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (Gunmetal Gray)
Key Features
  • Capture up to UHD 4K Video, 28MP Photos
  • Tiltable 3" Touchscreen LCD
  • 10x Optical, 36x Digital Zoom
  • Anti-Shake Image Stabilization
For home movies or a more sophisticated setup with optional lights or mics, this gunmetal gray MN4K100Z UHD 4K Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom from Minolta makes it easy to shoot high-resolution videos up to UHD 4K, as well as take sharp photos with a resolution up to 28MP. The MN4K10Z has a CMOS image sensor and a 4.95mm lens with a 10x optical and 36x digital zoom to ensure you don't miss any of the action. The fast zoom lens loses very little light as you zoom from wide to tight, allowing you to shoot even in dim lighting conditions. A built-in white LED provides illumination, so you can shoot in the dark and capture sharp color images.
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Minolta MN4K100Z Overview

For home movies or a more sophisticated setup with optional lights or mics, this gunmetal gray MN4K100Z UHD 4K Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom from Minolta makes it easy to shoot high-resolution videos up to UHD 4K, as well as take sharp photos with a resolution up to 28MP. The MN4K10Z has a CMOS image sensor and a 4.95mm lens with a 10x optical and 36x digital zoom to ensure you don't miss any of the action. The fast zoom lens loses very little light as you zoom from wide to tight, allowing you to shoot even in dim lighting conditions. A built-in white LED provides illumination, so you can shoot in the dark and capture sharp color images.

Easily frame while shooting or review your footage after the fact with the integrated tiltable 3.5" LCD touchscreen. Internal settings and interfaces offer customizable parameters to achieve your desired look. Anti-shake image stabilization and scene modes give creative freedom to your footage. The camcorder offers an SD card slot that supports SDXC cards up to 128GB for extended recording times without swapping out cards. Play your footage on a big-screen TV via the integrated mini-HDMI port. For added audio quality, use an optional external microphone by plugging it into the 3.5mm audio port.

Features at a Glance
  • Capture 28MP high-resolution photos suitable for cropping or enlarging
  • Record super-sharp video in UHD 4K
  • 10x optical and 36x digital zoom bring your subject closer with clarity and precision using the advanced OIS system
  • Scene modes cover a variety of shooting situations; select a mode for your shot, and the camera adjusts the settings
  • 3.5" LCD for easily composing and reviewing your shots
  • SDXC memory card slot gives you greater control over the amount of memory your camera has available
  • Comes with a 32GB SDHC card (128GB maximum compatible card)
  • Anti-shake image stabilization enables capture in high speeds and low light by eliminating blur and canceling shake
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and app control let you easily control your camera wirelessly and view and manage recorded media.
  • Loop recording allows you to set a maximum duration for each video clip recorded
  • Time-lapse allows capturing long sequences in short time intervals from 1 second to 30 minutes
  • Face detection detects faces in a scene and automatically adjusts the settings for the most optimal picture
  • Fully expandable with 37mm lens threading, a built-in shoe mount, and a 3.5mm port
UPC: 084438962130

Minolta MN4K100Z Specs

Key Specs
Image Sensor
Size-Unspecified CMOS
Sensor Resolution
Effective: 5 Megapixel
Image Stabilization
Optical & Digital
Zoom
Optical: 10x
Digital: 120x
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Imaging
Image Sensor
Size-Unspecified CMOS
Sensor Resolution
Effective: 5 Megapixel
Image Stabilization
Optical & Digital
Zoom
Optical: 10x
Digital: 120x
Exposure Control
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8 to 3.1
Still Image Support
JPEG
28 MP
24 MP
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC [128 GB Maximum]
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O
No
Other I/O
1x Mini-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output
Remote Control
Included
General
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.98 x 2.53 x 2.18" / 126.49 x 64.26 x 55.37 mm
Weight
11.5 oz / 326 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.795 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.8 x 6.7 x 4"

Minolta MN4K100Z Reviews

Audio is unworkable

By Richard
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2026-11-06

I was looking to buy a consumer grade, name brand, camcorder with some optical zoom for an upcoming wedding and I trusted Minolta. First, the menu options are extremely limited and it is uncomfortable to hold; too light weight to get a good grip on. The real deal breaker is the sound (as mentioned in other reviews). Doing a few tests with my wife on the couch (<10 feet away). My voice was very loud and my wife's was barely audible at normal speaking levels (forget about trying at a wedding!) No way to turn off any noise reduction. I tried a Comica external microphone (a 2-banded jack) which only diminished my voice level without improving my wife's sound level. I pulled out a long corded sound leveling microphone that came with my Onkyo receiver to set up my home theater. That one (a one-banded jack) did help when she spoke directly into it (not a practical solution). I am returning this in search of something workable. Maybe I'll try dusting off my old JVC Everio with a new battery. I really am surprised that this would be a Minolta branded product.

Great picture, Poor sound

By Benjamin
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-09

This camera has a great picture but the audio is curiously poor, worse than the average camcorder. It has input for an external mic but the poor audio circuitry cancels out any possible improvement This is definitely not a camera for musical events. But if you don't need good sound, it has great video features. The instructions take a lot of study to learn some of the operations. For a 4K camcorder, the price is very attractive.

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External mic input but no headset out to monitor ...

External mic input but no headset out to monitor sound?
Asked by: Scott
The Minolta MN4K100Z UHD 4K Camcorder will not have an output for headphones.
Answered by: Whitney H
Date published: 2024-05-26

what is the audio quality? buying for someone who ...

what is the audio quality? buying for someone who is interested in making YouTube videos
Asked by: Paula
The audio quality is poor overall. Also, the audio recording levels are not adjustable. With a Rode VideoMic Go II on the camera with the camera held at arms length and talking at a normal speaking volume the audio clips quite a bit. With a lav mic clipped to my shirt it clips horribly bad. With a Sennheiser powered shotgun mic it clips terribly at arms length, and still clips bad two feet away. The frequency response is a bit limited and there is also strong noise reduction at all times that causes odd artifacts. Keep in mind this camera is a generic Chinese camcorder re-branded "Minolta" by a company called Elite Brands who purchased the rights to the Minolta name recently.
Answered by: Tony
Date published: 2023-10-28

Does it have built in microphone ??

Does it have built in microphone ??
Asked by: josue
The Minolta MN4K100Z UHD 4K Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (Black) has a built in microphone as well as the ability to use an external microphone.
Answered by: Dennis L
Date published: 2023-12-21
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