640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768
Video Resolutions
320 x 240 (QVGA)
Video Speed
15 fps
Max Movie Length
30 Seconds
Video Format
AVI
Aperture Range
f5 (w) - f2.6 (w)
Shutter Speed
4 - 1/1500 sec
White Balance
Auto
Memory Type
CompactFlash Card Type I
Compression Modes
Fine • SuperFine • Normal
Compression Type
JPEG
File Size (High Res.)
2 MB (64 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.)
0.13 MB (about 985 images on 128MB card)
ISO Speeds
Auto • 100 • 200 • 400
Flash Type
Built-In
Flash Functions
Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
Viewfinder
Without Viewfinder
LCD Panel
With LCD Panel
LCD Panel Size
1.5 in.
LCD Screen Resolution
134,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position
With LCD Protected Position
Interface Type
USB
Video Interface
Video Out
Battery Type
Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life
650 Images
Self Timer
2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Mp3 Built In
Built-in Microphone
Without Built-in Microphone
Tripod Mount
With Tripod Mount
Operating System
Apple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Width
4.1 in.
Depth
1.6 in.
Height
2.5 in.
Weight
0.39 lb.
Warranty
1 Year
Included Accessories
Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Strap
Product ID
20716115
Product Description
A full-featured 3.2 effective megapixel digital camera with a versatile, bright, 1.5 inch LCD monitor that both swings up and rotates a full 180 degrees.
Sensor: 3.3 megapixel CCD
Max resolution: 2048x1536 pixels
Lens: 5.8-17.4mm f/2.6-5.0 (35mm Equiv: 38mm-114mm) w. 2.7x digital zoom and macro mode
Exposure: Auto w. pixture modes and exposure compensation
ISO: Auto, or manual 100, 200, 400
White balance: TTL Auto, Pre-set, Custom White Balance
Strengths: The camera is easy to use right out of the box. Reading through the manual with the camera in hand, one can be ready to start shooting in just a few minutes. The picture quality is great for a camera of this size and price - I've gotten excellent 5 x 7 and 8 x 10 prints, and even a very nice 16 x 20 poster. The macro mode is very good, and the 3x zoom is a nice feature. The camera is loaded with optional features: digital filters, portrait, soft-focus, panorama, landscape and macro modes, and the auto-focus selections are generally good. Auto bracketing is also nice, and it usually results in at least one usable picture in a set. Battery life is good - I got about 350 shots on one CRV-3 lithium battery. The fact that the camera only needs one CRV-3 or two AA batteries to run is a plus. I will be using rechargeable batteries most of the time, but it's good to know I've got some flexibility in battery choices.
Weaknesses: The hinge for the swivel LCD screen is tricky to operate. I usually just keep my screen ready-to-use and store the camera in a small leather pouch to protect the screen. The swivel hinge also seems to be a little flimsy - I don't want to use it too much because it feels like it will break easily. The neck-strap that comes with the camera is not comfortable, but it is difficult to attach any other strap because the opening is too small and deeply recessed.
Bottom Line:
This is a very nice camera that is packed with a surprising number of features for a camera in this price range. The manual is concise and the on-camera menus are easy to use. The picture quality is excellent for a camera in this price range, although colors are sometimes undersaturated. The exception to this tendency is for red images - reds are sometimes substantially oversaturated. Be particularly careful when you use the red filter - it can create some nice effects, but it can also produce weird, unrealistic images. The auto-bracket feature is very nice, especially in tricking lighting situations in which the initial auto-focus choice may be wrong. For shots in average conditions, the auto selections are generally accurate. Overall, this camera is a good choice for someone who is new to digital photography.
640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768
Video Resolutions
320 x 240 (QVGA)
Video Speed
15 fps
Max Movie Length
30 Seconds
Video Format
AVI
Aperture Range
f5 (w) - f2.6 (w)
Shutter Speed
4 - 1/1500 sec
White Balance
Auto
Memory Type
CompactFlash Card Type I
Compression Modes
Fine • SuperFine • Normal
Compression Type
JPEG
File Size (High Res.)
2 MB (64 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.)
0.13 MB (about 985 images on 128MB card)
ISO Speeds
Auto • 100 • 200 • 400
Flash Type
Built-In
Flash Functions
Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
Viewfinder
Without Viewfinder
LCD Panel
With LCD Panel
LCD Panel Size
1.5 in.
LCD Screen Resolution
134,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position
With LCD Protected Position
Interface Type
USB
Video Interface
Video Out
Battery Type
Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life
650 Images
Self Timer
2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Mp3 Built In
Built-in Microphone
Without Built-in Microphone
Tripod Mount
With Tripod Mount
Operating System
Apple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Width
4.1 in.
Depth
1.6 in.
Height
2.5 in.
Weight
0.39 lb.
Warranty
1 Year
Included Accessories
Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Strap
