38-115 mm equivalent DiMAGE EX 1500 zoom lens with MetaFlash 3D module
Memory card
CompactFlash
Max memory
Up to 2GB (CompactFlash; early body, smaller cards recommended)
Battery
4 AA batteries for the base camera plus 4 AA batteries for the MetaFlash module
Size
Base DiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom body is 128 x 68 x 59 mm; 3D MetaFlash module makes the kit larger
Weight
Base DiMAGE EX 1500 Zoom is 380 g with batteries; 3D MetaFlash kit is heavier
Minolta 3D 1500 FAQ
What battery does the Minolta 3D 1500 use?
Minolta 3D 1500 uses 4 AA batteries for the base camera plus 4 AA batteries for the MetaFlash module. When buying used, confirm the seller includes a working charger or plan to add one. See the battery guide for charger and spare-battery checks.
What memory card does the Minolta 3D 1500 take?
Minolta 3D 1500 uses CompactFlash. The current buyer-facing maximum is Up to 2GB (CompactFlash; early body, smaller cards recommended); for older or unusual formats, stay within that limit and avoid oversized cards. See the memory card guide before buying cards for older cameras.
Is the Minolta 3D 1500 worth buying used?
It can be worth buying if you want a 1.5 MP Konica Minolta digital camera from 1999 with 1/2-inch CCD. Check power, lens movement, screen condition, and storage access before paying. Run the used digital camera checklist before buying. For nearby Konica Minolta options, compare Konica Revio KD-3300 and Minolta DiMAGE 2300.
How do you transfer photos from the Minolta 3D 1500?
The simplest transfer path is usually to remove the memory card and use a compatible card reader. If the camera uses internal storage or a rare card format, confirm the cable or reader before buying. The card reader guide and photo transfer guide cover the common options.
Minolta 3D 1500 is worth judging as its own Konica Minolta pocket compact body, not just as a generic old compact. Start with condition, the exact battery/card setup, and whether its look fits what you want to shoot.
What owners like
Minolta 3D 1500 works best when you want small-bag snapshots, flash photos, mirror selfies, and a clean pocket-camera look rather than a technically perfect modern camera; its early compact CCD sensor and DiMAGE EX 1500 zoom lens with MetaFlash 3D module are the main character of the look.
Common complaints
Check the lens movement, flash, screen, buttons, and card door calmly before relying on it; older compact bodies can need a little patience without being a bad buy.
What to compare
Compare it with Fujifilm MX-1700, Fujifilm FinePix 1400, Kodak DC215, Minolta DiMAGE EX 1500 Wide to decide whether you want this exact body, a cheaper nearby compact, or a slightly more capable alternative.
