Basically its performance is the same level as Maxxum/Dynax 7D, but further improvements and additional functions are provided as follows:
- Compact body (size and weight are reduced approx. 22% compared to Maxxum/Dynax 7D)
- Simple operation
- CC (color compensation) filter (color effect from green and magenta) in white balance bracketing and color temperature.
- Digital subject program selection and Color mode/DEC to offer optimum control for scene.
- Enlarged playback of RAW image. (It was only enabled for RAW+JPEG with Maxxum/Dynax 7D.)
- Automatic vertical image rotation in playback mode. (on/off selectable)
- 1 second start-up time (approx.) (approx. 2 sec. with Maxxum/Dynax 7D)
- Power saving design. Approx. 550 frames is achieved in test conditions compliant to CIPA standard. (400 frames with Maxxum/Dynax 7D)