Epson Photo PC-700 Digital Camera
October 31, 2008
Epson Photo PC-700 is a compact digital camera with a 1.3 megapixel resolution
and a 2x Digital zoom. It weighs 300g and has an integrated flash memory. It also has an optical viewfinder. Its dimensions are 14.3cm x 4.9cm x 7cm (w x d x h) and it has a black enclosure and a plastic body. It supports color and has a CCD optical sensor whose sensor size 1/2.7″. It is ISO 60 and ISO 120 light sensitivity enabled. It has 12,50,000 pixels and a 2 x digital zoom. The shooting modes include Panorama and digital photo modes. Max shutter speed is 1/500 seconds and minimum shutter speed is 1/8 sec and 1/4 sec. Exposure modes are program and manual. It has auto white balance. LCD display information includes photos remaining, self-timer mode, photo quality, memory card status, picture resolution, date/time, battery condition, exposure compensation, battery condition, self-timer mode, flash mode, photo quality, photos remaining, picture resolution, memory card status, battery condition and flash mode. Still images are stored in the JPEG format. Special effects include Black & White.
Flash memory includes a 4 MB integrated flash and a 12 MB integrated flash.
Image storage is standard, fine, super-fine (built-in memory), fine panoroma (built-in memory), super-fine panorama built-in memory. There is a built-in flash, fill-in, auto, flash off. Effective flash range is 0.2m-2.4m. Lens type is 5.5mm-f/2.8 with a focal length equivalence to a 35mm camera of 36mm. This camera has an auto-focus with a min focus range of 0.5m, 50 cm and a macro focus range:10-50 cm. Lens aperture is f/2.8. This camera has a self-timer with auto-power save, date/time stamp, DPOF support, Direct print, auto power save, optical view finder, real-image view finder, and a 2″ LCD display. There is a TFT active matrix with 110,000 pixels.
The connections include a 1 x serial, 1 x composite video output, and a 1 x DC power input. The camera has a battery charger, an external battery charger, with AA batteries.
Canon IXUS 980 IS Digital Camera
October 31, 2008
Canon is a reliable name for a cutting edge digital imaging device, which needs no special introduction.
Canon IXUS 980 IS Compact Digital Camera is one that excels in performance as well as captures photos like never before. Improved technology makes this product unique and also makes a statement of its own. The sturdy design of this device offers a firm grip apart from easy management of the unit.
Product Outline
Compact structuring is offered (W) 96.7 x (D) 27.9 x (H) 62.2 mm and weight of 160 grams. This Canon digital camera is available in attractive black and glistening silver colours.
Every feature contributes to the well being of the unit. It supports 14.7 mega pixels which enhances clarity and adds life to the photos. Face detection technology and anti blur technology offers better pictures. Face Select & Track and Face Self-timer are various related functions. Eye seems to be the part that is highlighted when taking photos and at times eye may look frightening. This looks can be removed with Auto Red-Eye Correction feature supported by the unit.
Outstanding responses and fast pick up time is facilitated with DIGIC 4. You can zoom in and zoom out effectively with 3.7x Optical zoom and 4x Digital Zoom. The unit is compatible to video too and plays VGA movies at a speed of 30fps.
Easy to use controls
Manual controls and 20 different modes enable better handling of the unit. You can access the unit with multi control dial or either by the menu. Instant feedback is made possible with 2.5” PureColour LCD II plus OVF screen. It offers high quality display with 230,000 pixels.
Long last storage is made possible with 32MB integrated in the unit and the unit is compatible with SD, SDHC and MMC memory cards. Li-ion is the battery incorporated in the unit that offers proper functioning. With the i-Contrast feature you can highlight darker areas with extra brightness. Perfect stabilisation of the images is retrieved with optical image stabiliser of 36-133mm. Motion Detection Technology, High ISO Auto and Servo AF factors helps in exempting blur and unclear detailing.
When put together all the features and functions, an unbeatable product is evolved under the name Canon IXUS 980 IS Black Digital Camera.
| General Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | IXUS 980 IS |
| Colours available | Black or Silver |
| Size | (W) 96.7 x (D) 27.9 x (H) 62.2 mm |
| Weight | 160 grams |
| Resolution | 14.7 mega pixel |
| Screen size | 2.5” |
| Lens type | Wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom lens |
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC memory cards. |
| Memory Capacity | 32MB |
| Optical zoom | 3.7x |
| Digital zoom | 4x |
| Battery type | Li-ion |
| Features | |
| Video function | Yes |
| Timer | Yes |
| LCD display | Yes |
| Face recognition technology | Yes |
| Red-eye reduction mode | Yes |
Fuji DX-9 Digital Camera
October 30, 2008
Fuji DX-9 is the newest member of the Fuji Digital camera family. It is a standard point and shoot with a 0.31MP resolution and 640 x 480 image resolutions. It has a 3x optical zoom lens (32mm to 96mm zoom equivalence on a 35mm camera) and a removable media. It has a burst mode. It has a 350,000 pixel CCD sensor with RGB color filters. Its max shutter speed is 0.25 seconds and min shutter speed is 0.0001 seconds. It has aperture settings of f2.4 to f3.3. It has a burst mode of 4,9, or 16 images captured in sequence at as many as 8 images per second. It has a 2″ LCD monitor that consumes battery life.
JPEG compression of images are stored in SmartMedia cards. 30 images can be stored in one single card.
SmartMedia cards can be read with a PC Card adapter or an optional FlashPath floppy disk adapter. Connections to a PC/TV is included. The camera has a removable lithium-ion battery A/C adapter.There is an optional quick charger adapter for quick recharging. The camera has a built-in flash. It has a serial interface. Its dimensions are 5.2″ x 2″ x 2.7″ (W X D X H). It weighs 0.63 lb. It has an easy to use software if not for the graphics editor. The camera is easy to use and a great camera for beginners.
BenQ DC C1050 Digital Camera
October 29, 2008
BenQ has come up with a unit that enables you to capture photos full of life. With BenQ DC C1050 Digital Camera you can make your parties and get togethers much more memorable, as it offers a variety of scopes to save those moments for the future. The new look and stunning features gives this unit an identity of its own. All the parts are integrated with minute precisions and greater care. All this adds to your digital imaging experience.
Simple structure and sturdy design offers firm grip while capturing and light weight of 140 grams adds to this factor. The measurements of this BenQ digital camera are (W) 89 x (H) 61 x (D) 33 mm, which allows you to carry the unit along with you as one never know what life has in store for you each moment. You can also store it securely in the provided pouch.
Powerful engineering
All the technical factors and details are well developed and they work in perfect co-ordination. Effective imaging is made possible with the 10 mega pixels sensor resolution. CCD is the optical sensor used with a sensor size of 1/1.7 in. Details regarding the light sensitivity are ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 and 1600. Effective shutter speed is made possible with 1/2000s and 8s as maximum and minimum shutter speed. JPEG is the provided still image format and there is a provision such as movie mode too.
Centre, multi or spot-weighted is the exposure metering and ±2EV with 1/3EV steps are exposure compensation. Auto, fluorescent and incandescent are then included white balance presets. Landscape, Back light, Night Scene, Snow, Fireworks, Building, High ISO Portrait, Food, Text, Kids and Sun set are the various scene modes. You can zoom in and zoom out with 3x Optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. Motorised is the featured zoom adjustments.
Other Factors
The lens type equipped in the unit is Zoom type of f/7.94 - 22.71 that is indeed very powerful. Built in flash offers sufficient light for effective photos. Fill in, slow flash are the flash modes included in the unit which can be altered as per the available lightings. TTL Auto is the focus technology with Normal: 40cm - infinity, Macro: 10cm as the focus range.
Instant feedbacks
LCD display allows you to evaluate your takings and thus you can improve on them. Display size and resolution is calculated as 64 mm and 153 pixels. The display is 2.4 inches in size with TFT technology. This can be turned in to a view finder too.
Memory and additional features
Long last storage is facilitated in the unit with 24 MB memory. This means the unit comprises of lot more space. SD is the featured memory slot in the unit. Self timer and self timer delay of 2 and 10 seconds are included in the unit as added features.
With regard to all the above mentioned features this BenQ DC C1050 10MP Digital Camera can stand shoulder to shoulder with top rated brands in the market.
| General Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Model | DC C1050 |
| Weight | 140 grams |
| Resolution | 10 mega pixels |
| Screen size | 2.4” |
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
| Memory Capacity | 24 MB |
| Optical zoom | 3 x |
| Digital zoom | 4 x |
| Viewfinder | Yes |
| Shutter speed | Maximum of 1/2000 seconds and minimum 8 seconds |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Features | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Focusing | Auto |
| Timer | Yes |
| LCD display | Yes |
| Scene selection modes | Landscape, Back light, Night Scene, Snow, Fireworks, Building, High ISO Portrait,Food, Text, Kids, Sun set |
| Red-eye reduction mode | Yes |
HP Photosmart R742 Digital Camera
October 29, 2008
The HP Photosmart R742 is a no fuss compact camera designed for ocassional use and is housed in
an all-metal body. It bears compliance with the EU ROHS. It features an anti-shake mode to reduce blur.
The camera uses HP Photosmart Express to print, share, and save images. Its dimensions are 9.4 x 2.4 x 5.6 cm. It has a 16 MB, 32 MB integrated memory. There are controls for shutter release, power switch, and zoom control.
It has a 3x zoom lens (wide angle end and telephoto side) with a focal length equivalence to a 35mm camera of 36-108mm. It has a 7x optical zoom with a 21x total zoom.
It is a 7mp resolution camera with a supported memory of types MMC, SD, SDHC. Images are reviewed as thumbnails in the playback mode with 9 thumbnails per screen.
It has a 2.5″ color LCD monitor with a total of 153,600 pixels. There is a frame movie mode. It has auto focus (TTL contrast detection) with a minimum focus range of 40 cm and a macro focus range of 5-35cm. It has a built-in flash and built-in red-eye reduction.It also has a built-in microphone. The program modes include picture capture, close-up mode, auto mode, steady photo, theatre mode, portrait mode, landcsape mode, action mode, night portrait mode, and sunset mode. The camera can capture videoclips at frame size 320 x 240 pixels and @ 24 fps. Focus, white balance, and exposure controls are available.
The flash modes include auto flash, flash on, red-eye, and flash-off. One can delete images either after capture or all images in the memory.You can scroll through menus and review images. It is easy to use, resets to defaults everytime it is turned off. The camera is powered by a 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery. There is a CCD optical sensor 1/2.5″ with a Max shutter speed of 1/2000 seconds and a min shutter speed of 2 seconds. The exposure modes are program and automatic.
There is automatic white balance and presets for white balance. The camera supports digital video in the MJPEG format and supports still images in the JPEG format. There is a motorized drive for zoom adjustment. There is a design gallery. The camera has a self-timer with USB compatibility and PictBridge support. Complement with the camera are Drivers & Utilities and HP PhotoSmart.
