Binocular Digital Camera - VGA

Binocular Digital Camera - VGA
Manufacturer: Vedant Gifts
Product Type: Photography
Editorial Review:
Product Description
Imagine taking a picture from nearly a mile away and having it look as if you were only 20 feet away. If you're sitting in left field at the baseball game, you'll be able to snap a close-up of the batter just as he makes contact with the ball for the game tying run. And you won't miss a single expression on his wide eyed face. The Binocular Digital Camera's 8 MB Flash Memory card can hold 24 SXGA super high resolution pictures, 70 VGA high res pictures or 128 CIF low resolution pictures.Imagine camping in the wilderness and spotting what appears to be an eagles nest. How about whale watching from shore. You're never too far away with the Binocular Digital Camera. Every shot feels as if you are right there in the action. You get Binocular Digital Camera,USB cable, Software package and user manual.
Average customer rating:
- Really fun to own!
- He'd love it if he used it
- Garbage for photos
- Get what you pay for
- Software doesn't work for XP
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Bushnell ImageView 10x25 VGA Digital Camera Binocular
Manufacturer: Bushnell
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Accessories:
- Bushnell Binocular Cleaning Kit
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Product Features:
- Binocular/digital camera combo
- 10x magnification, 25mm objective lenses
- 640 x 480 digital image resolution great for e-mailing
- 8 MB of built-in memory stores nearly 150 pictures
- Fold-down rubber eyecups to accommodate eyeglass wearers
ASIN: B00007LB2N |
Product Description
A good binocular can enhance your view; Image View binoculars will do the same for your memories. Bushnell Performance Optics has combined the high magnification and powerful performance of a Bushnell binocular with the advanced technical wizardry of a compact digital camera, giving you the option to capture and save any sight you experience. The Image View is ideal for sports fans, outdoor enthusiasts, adventure travelers, anyone with a desire to view and record whatever experiences come their way. Why settle for magnifying life when you can remember it for all time?
Amazon.com Review
Combining a pair of binoculars with a digital camera is a brilliant idea with endless possibilities, with useful applications from birdwatchers documenting their greatest "catches" to parents zooming in on their kids on the playing field. Unfortunately, Bushnell's Imageview digital binoculars, which integrate digital imaging into a pair of 10x25 binoculars, may be ahead of their time.
The image quality of the binoculars isn't a problem, as they employ clear optics that allow for sharp focusing at the fixed 10x zoom level. Build quality also is good, with thick rubber coating on the sides to ensure a good grip and fold-down rubber eyecups to accommodate eyeglass wearers. The small 25mm objective lenses, however, don't provide substantial light-gathering but do keep the design as small and light as possible
The built-in camera will be the real problem for most users. It uses a low-resolution CCD that snaps pictures at a fixed resolution of 640 x 480, which is fine for e-mail but not adequate for making prints. To make matters worse, most of the shots we took were grainy, with lots of compression artifacts and subpar color.
If you can live with those limitations, the camera does have the benefits of ease of use and plenty of image-storaging capacity. With 8 MB of built-in memory, we snapped nearly 150 pictures before connecting the camera to a PC. No image preview is available, but a basic black-and-white LCD display on top of the camera tells you how many pictures you've snapped and the selected mode.
With a better digital camera and removable memory slots, this idea of a high-quality camera-binocular hybrid could realize its full potential. However, the image quality compromises imposed by the Imageview will be too much for many to bear, regardless of the low price. --T. Byrl Baker
Pros:
- Compact binoculars
- Camera is easy to use and doesn't require two hands
- Stores nearly 150 pictures in internal memory
Cons:
- Low picture quality
- No direct image preview or management
- 25mm objective lens means you need a lot of light to get the most out of the binoculars
Customer Reviews:
Really fun to own!.......2007-03-13
This camera binocular is great! Good magnification, light weight, with fantastically fun software! Comes with everything you need to take, save and edit photos.
Would have given it 5 stars but it is a little hard to hold the camera still while snapping a picture because the button is on top. Same with focusing, a little difficult for the same reason. All in all, it was a great buy, shipped fast to Hawaii, and a welcomed addition to our camera/binocular collection. Can't wait to use it in Yellowstone!
He'd love it if he used it.......2007-01-20
Got this for my hubby for Christmas. Someday maybe he'll decide to use it...he is technophobic! I think it's a great idea for the things we love to do...eagle watching, canyon trips, Hawaii...etc. If he doesn't use it I will! To be able to look through binoculers and then snap the picture seems like an excellent mating of old and new technololgy.
Garbage for photos.......2006-07-07
Complete crap. The installation as mentioned in many other reviews was next to impossible. I bought my mother this before she went on a trip to Alaska, thinking she could bring some nice close up shots to complement her other digital camera shots. But that was not the case, after spending hours trying to get it installed on XP the files were not even the right format. The picture quality was horrible. This product is a joke, I wish I could get my money back, the only good thing about it is that the binoculars work. Better off just buying a pair of those, skip this product and save yourself a headache.
Get what you pay for.......2006-07-01
The camera with this unit was hardly worth it the low cost. The optics are fine for the price, but built in camera was useless. Unable to obtain a clean shot. I brought it to try this out in the back yard and take some pictures. I figured if I like it I would invest in a more expensive model. In hindsight I should have just saved my money and buy a better model. Buyer beware!!!
Software doesn't work for XP.......2006-02-26
I think the people that are giving this product 5 stars must work for Bushnell of the software company. It absolutely doesn't work. Don't buy this if you're doing so for it's digital camera.
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Bushnell ImageView 7x18 VGA Pocket Digital Camera Binocular
Manufacturer: Bushnell
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Product Features:
- Objective lens: 18mm
- Digital camera and binocular combination
- 0.35 megapixel sensor with VGA quality images
- 8MB internal memory holds up to 300 images
- Magnification: 7x
ASIN: B0001GL09I |
Product Description
Looking through a binocular can be magical. Taking in the details. Getting a closer look. Exploring nature. With Image View Binoculars from Bushnell you can save all of those wonderful images. How? Bushnell has combined a powerful, long-range binocular with a compact, digital camera and engineered a world of endless possibilities. One of Bushnell's most popular models, the Image View is ideal for sports fans, outdoor enthusiasts and adventure travelers that want to simultaneously view and record everything. Available in a variety of models, compact enough to slip into a pocket and packed with powerful performance features, the Image View makes a perfect gift.
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Celestron VistaPix 8x22 - Green - Digital Binocular
Manufacturer: Celestron
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Product Features:
- Integrated binocular/camera design
- Continue video capacity
- Tripod adaptable
- Plug and Play-with mass storage, no drivers are necessary
- 2-year warranty
ASIN: B0007UQNO0 |
Product Description
Celestron Vistapix 8x22 VGA 0.3 MP Digital Camera Binoculars - Hunter Green 72217 Celestron VistaPix Binocular/Digital Camera gives you the best of both
Average customer rating:
- Really fun to own!
- He'd love it if he used it
- Garbage for photos
- Get what you pay for
- Software doesn't work for XP
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Bushnell Image View 10x25 Binocular w/VGA camera & LCD viewer
Manufacturer: Bushnell
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Product Features:
- Take 640 x 480 VGA still pictures from your binocular image
- 8-MB of internal memory and LCD viewer screen
- Convenient menu control panel to command camera functions
- 10x binocular magnification and 8x camera magnification
- USB connection; powered by 2-AAA batteries
ASIN: B0007PEOLE
Release Date: 2005-04-01 |
Product Description
Taking in the details. Getting a closer look. Exploring nature. With Image View Binoculars from Bushnell you can SAVE all of those wonderful images. How? Bushnell Performance Optics' combined a powerful, long-range binocular with a compact, digital camera and engineered a world of endless possibilities. One of Bushnell's most popular models, the Image View is ideal for sports fans, outdoor enthusiasts and adventure travelers that want to simultaneously view and record everything. Available in a variety of models, compact enough to slip into a pocket and packed with powerful performance features, the Image View makes a perfect gift.
Customer Reviews:
Really fun to own!.......2007-03-13
This camera binocular is great! Good magnification, light weight, with fantastically fun software! Comes with everything you need to take, save and edit photos.
Would have given it 5 stars but it is a little hard to hold the camera still while snapping a picture because the button is on top. Same with focusing, a little difficult for the same reason. All in all, it was a great buy, shipped fast to Hawaii, and a welcomed addition to our camera/binocular collection. Can't wait to use it in Yellowstone!
He'd love it if he used it.......2007-01-20
Got this for my hubby for Christmas. Someday maybe he'll decide to use it...he is technophobic! I think it's a great idea for the things we love to do...eagle watching, canyon trips, Hawaii...etc. If he doesn't use it I will! To be able to look through binoculers and then snap the picture seems like an excellent mating of old and new technololgy.
Garbage for photos.......2006-07-07
Complete crap. The installation as mentioned in many other reviews was next to impossible. I bought my mother this before she went on a trip to Alaska, thinking she could bring some nice close up shots to complement her other digital camera shots. But that was not the case, after spending hours trying to get it installed on XP the files were not even the right format. The picture quality was horrible. This product is a joke, I wish I could get my money back, the only good thing about it is that the binoculars work. Better off just buying a pair of those, skip this product and save yourself a headache.
Get what you pay for.......2006-07-01
The camera with this unit was hardly worth it the low cost. The optics are fine for the price, but built in camera was useless. Unable to obtain a clean shot. I brought it to try this out in the back yard and take some pictures. I figured if I like it I would invest in a more expensive model. In hindsight I should have just saved my money and buy a better model. Buyer beware!!!
Software doesn't work for XP.......2006-02-26
I think the people that are giving this product 5 stars must work for Bushnell of the software company. It absolutely doesn't work. Don't buy this if you're doing so for it's digital camera.
Average customer rating:
- SAD
- Disappointed - disgusted
- Not sure I like it yet
- A good camera
- Shame on Meade...
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Meade CaptureView 8x22 Digital Camera Binocular (Compact)
Manufacturer: Meade
ProductGroup: Photography
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Product Features:
- Binocular and digital camera combo
- Binocular features include rubber armor coating, internal baffles, smooth central focusing, and coated optics
- Digital camera features include 8 MB of memory
- Two capture settings--low (320 x 240 pixels) and high (640 x 480 pixels)
- Comes complete with editing software, carrying case, neck strap, and USB cable
ASIN: B00006FROK |
Product Description
This tremendously versatile 8x22 compact binocular with it's integrated 640x480 resolution digital camera is perfect for anyone who wants to view all the action up-close, and capture it digitally as well. The built-in digital camera captures what you see in the 8-power view of the binocular.
Amazon.com Product Description
Camera and binoculars in one: This tremendously versatile 8x22 compact binocular with its integrated 640x480 resolution digital camera is perfect for anyone who wants to view all the action up-close, and capture it digitally as well. The built-in digital camera captures what you see in the 8-power view of the binocular.
Features include:
- Fully coated optics.
- 8MB of internal memory.
- Optimum imaging range from 49' to infinity.
- Capture up to 40 images at the full .3 megapixel resolution. More images can be stored at the lower resolution setting.
- Standard equipment includes: USB cable; carry case; neck strap; cleaning cloth; complete instructions; CD-ROM with image-editing and archiving software.
FAQs
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What can I view with my CaptureView Binoculars?
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USB port for easy PC connectivity |
Use your CaptureView Binoculars for Sporting Events, Bird-watching, Public Events, viewing wildlife. Anything you would use a standard pair of binoculars for, the CaptureView will see and give you the added advantage of capturing the image.
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Can I take pictures in cold weather?
Your CaptureView Binocular is rated to be used from 41F - 104F (5 to 40C), 20%-85% relative humidity, non-condensing. Using your camera in below freezing tempertures may not allow the camera to function normally,
and may cause the batteries to lose their charge more quickly.
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Can I use other programs to manipulate my images? Can I use them to download images from my Camera?
You can use your other photo imaging programs to manipulate your images. The CaptureView binoculars will have no trouble downloading images to other software.
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How do I focus the Camera?
The camera will be in focus no matter whether the image is in or out of focus for your eyes. The range for the CaptureView binoculars is from 49 feet to Infinity for photography. The Binoculars will focus on objects 16.4 feet away, but for effective use of the camera, take pictures of objects from 49 feet to Infinity.
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How many images will it hold?
The CaptureView 8x22 Digital Camera Binocular will hold up to 40 high resolution images on the VHI resolution mode (640x480). The CaptureView will hold 100 images on the LO resolution mode (320x240).
The Nuts and Bolts
- Diopter Knob (on underside)
- Center Focus Knob
- Objective Lens
- Power/ModeButton
- Shutter/Select Button
- USB Port
- Eyepiece
- Camera Lens
- LCD Screen
- Battery Compartment Lid
- Barrel
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Customer Reviews:
SAD.......2004-06-13
Internal timer with no controls? No 'OFF' switch. Turn it and take pics...great. As long as you keep taking pics all is well.If you loose track of the 2 minute window..it turns off! RATS No way to extend the 2 minutes? Looking thru binocs you have no hint (is the camera on or off?)
PROBLEMS:
1) Internal timer-that can be fixed with a firmware download but if you extend the timer to 30 minutes..ya can't turn it off.Well you can by removing the battery cover. And that's another problem.
2) plastic battery cover.A toy .Not long for this world
3)no cover for memory slot or USB port or lens covers (5)
4) Beeper? What beeper? I can't hear any beeper.
5) Battery labels? + and - are confusing for first time
Just turned it on,took one picture..it turned off. Turn it on, take another picture,set it on the counter..it turned off??????
Grrrrrrrrr
Disappointed - disgusted.......2003-09-08
Received as a gift, tried first time at a full daylight baseball game. Camera auto-shutoff between pitches makes it impossible to get quick action shots. Difficult to retrieve the photos, due to the poor driver software that locks up your PC, requires disconnecting other USB devices. Defective photos: images have jagged horizontal lines in neon colors bisecting the middle (where the interesting part of the photo should be). The (partial) images below the jagged horizontal lines have incorrect colors - baseball fields are not deep purple! I'm sorry I wasted my time with it.
Not sure I like it yet.......2003-08-26
I opened the box and installed (or tried to install) the software for this piece of equipment, and found that the software loaded ok, the driver installed properly, but the Tutorial WOULD NOT RUN. I am VERY disappointed in the documentation (instructions for the software and technical info for the camera/binocs)! As another reviewer stated, the thing shuts off after 10 seconds of non-use - a pain in the neck when you are out 'birding' and trying to catch the perfect shot - and that is NOT DOCUMENTED anywhere!
I will keep trying with this...I have a trip coming up and plan to take my REAL camera, too. I am sure the technology on these things will get better. I hope to contact Meade and let them know how disappointed I am.
A good camera.......2003-06-07
This camera is excellent for birdwatching & catching those great shots. The perfect picture is about 16 feet from you- I have taken some prize winning photos with mine.
It is fixed focus and takes some time to learn to perfect your technique- but by and all I am pleased with the price and the product. My boyfriend also bought one and we enjoy taking pictures together and comparing.
A good product- a good price.
Shame on Meade..........2003-05-10
Thank goodness I [paid less], although I don't like throwing away any amount of money. Oh Capture View, how do I dislike thee? Let me count the ways:
1. Binocs cannot be adjusted for someone like me with fairly close eye spacing--camera is in the way, so I cannot fuse left/right images. Duh!!
2. The on/off/shutter buttons are prominent and thus easy to accidentally press...of course this is why the [people] who designed this thing have it automatically shut off after 10 seconds of idling (unbelievable!!). This latter attractive behavior is not (that I could find) mentioned in the instructions.
3. The quality of the pics at "hi-res" is terrible---the product is just [not good] in this regard. Even resting on a support to prevent motion the pics are of such lousy clarity that they are practically useless. My regular digicam at 640/480 produces vastly better images. In fact, holding my digicam up against the eyepiece of my regular binocs and shooting thru the binocs gives much better pics than the Meade pics. This is my big disappointment with the device...I had hoped to get nice hawk pics, but I see it is virtually useless for a subject with any detail at all.
4. The need to reboot the computer after disconnecting the camera, before re-connecting it. Huh?? This makes the USB hot-swap feature useless.
Oh well...whaddaya want for [money]?? My sincerest condolences to those who wasted [more than] that.
Shame on Meade for putting their name on this piece of... And shame on them for absurdly hyping it in their ad copy.
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Bushnell Image View 10x 25 Binocular w/VGA Camera
Manufacturer: Bushnell
ProductGroup: Photography
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Product Features:
- VGA still pictures, 8MB internal memory
- SD card slot
- Tripod socket
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- USB port, USB cable and software included
ASIN: B000PHMNR6
Release Date: 2007-05-15 |
Average customer rating:
- This Product Doesn't Deliver
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Bushnell Trail Scout VGA Digital Camera
Manufacturer: Bushnell
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Accessories:
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- Bushnell Sport Optics Accessory Kit
Product Features:
- Senses deer and other game up to 60 feet away
- Positive toggle system indicates camera settings
- Functions day, night, or all 24 hours
- Records images, movies, and events onto SD card, 32MB card included
- Weatherproof and rugged design; locks and software password keeps out thieves
ASIN: B0007PEOO6
Release Date: 2005-04-01 |
Product Description
Want great scouting technology and images at a great value? You want the Digital Trail Scout VGA. Its passive infrared sensor detects game up to 60 feet away, and can image game day or night. Weatherproof construction protects it from the elements; security cable, padlock, tree bracket and software password protect it from curious critters (both four- and two-legged varieties.)
Customer Reviews:
This Product Doesn't Deliver.......2006-04-18
I have used the Bushnell Trail Scout Pro 2.1 MP for a little over two weeks now and it has been a disappointment. The unit has not produced a single in-focus picture in any of its operational modes. Although not described in the instruction manual, the device appears to use an infra red focusing light and receiver. The 'focusing' time interval is several seconds long before the camera snaps a picture which may suggest that the source/receiver aren't well matched or are underpowered. It may also be that Bushnell is using a single compromise algorithm for both visible and infra red light when focusing - the result of which is that the camera is never in focus.
Both the LED flash and the incandescent flash are so weak that almost all night images have to be extensively post processed just to see what is in the photo. The incandescent flash is good for about 15 feet while the IR flash is even less. This is unfortunate since the infra red motion detector works for over 30 feet even for small animals.
The unit I have is also erratic in performance: a fair number of photos are inexplicably overexposed while others (at night) are totally black and can't be processed at all. The instruction manual in the box and the Bushnell website have not been helpful. The worst of it is that the Bushnell folks are very hard to contact. They do not have a customer service email address posted on their website which leaves telephone fax or writing a letter. After telephone waits I have faxed them a number of times and am still waiting for a response.
The idea of this product is good and the equipment appears and feels rugged so if the folks at Bushnell can figure out how to make it work properly and then describe it with a better manual they will have something worth the price. Until then I suggest purchasers look to other sources for a better product, but I will warn you in advance - other solutions will be more costly.
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Bushnell Image View 10x 25 Binocular w/VGA Camera (Clam Shell)
Manufacturer: Bushnell
ProductGroup: Photography
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Product Features:
- VGA still pictures, 8MB internal memory
- SD card slot
- Tripod socket
- remote shutter cable
- USB port, USB cable and software included
ASIN: B000MX5SIE
Release Date: 2007-04-10 |
Product Description
10X25 Image View VGA Camera SD Slot C
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BinoCatch 4x28 Digital USB Binoculars with Integrated 640x480 VGA Digital Camera (Silver)
Manufacturer: BinoCatch
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics
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Product Features:
- 4x28 magnification power / PC camera / Digital still camera / Binocular objective / Digital video capture / Binocular magnification
- 1/4" color VGA (640x480 pixels) CMOS Image sensor / 10-second delay self timer / 0.5m to infinity focusing distance
- 1/6-1/5000 seconds shutter speed / F2.5 lens / 640 x 480 pixels VGA image resolution / 320 x 240 pixels QVGA image resolution / CMOS image sensor
- Memory Capacity: 16 MB of RAM / 20 pictures available w/high resolution mode / 69 pictures available w/low resolution mode
- Software: ArcSoft Photoimpression / PCCam / My DSC
ASIN: B000KGVNDM |
Product Description
Don't be caught without one of these BinoCatch 4x28 digital USB binoculars with integrated 640x480 digital camerao! The BinoCatch DB-001 is great for use around the neighborhood, mountainous terrain, the beach, and more! This 4-in-1 binocular, digital camera, pc camera, and video camera makes a perfect gift for college students, travelers and more! Key features include a PC camera, 1/6-1/5000 seconds shutter speed, 640 x 480 pixels VGA image resolution and a F2.5 lens.
Additional features include digital video capture, still digital camera, 16 MB of memory and a 10-second delay self-timer. We recommend observing local rules and regulations...Now go get your BinoCatch DB-001 binoculars today! Product Requirements: Windows 98/2000/ME/XP / Two (2) AAA batteries / Luminosity of 300 Lux or above required for good pictures / Available USB port
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4x28 Binocatch Binoculars + Digital Camera + Video + Web Cam
Manufacturer: Binocatch
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:
- 4x28 magnification power; F2.5 lens;
- 10-second delay self timer;
- CMOS image sensor.
- 1/6-1/5000 seconds shutter speed;
- 640 x 480 pixels VGA, 320 x 240 pixels QVGA image resolution
ASIN: B000LR57SW |
Product Description
Don't be caught without one of these BinoCatch 4x28 Digital USB Binoculars w/Cam and Video! The BinoCatch DB-001 is great for use around the neighborhood, mountainous terrain, the beach, and more! This 4-in-1 binocular, digital camera, pc camera, and video camera makes a perfect gift for college students, travelers and more! Key features include a PC camera, 1/6-1/5000 seconds shutter speed, 640 x 480 pixels VGA image resolution and a F2.5 lens.
General Features:
- 4x28 magnification power;
- PC camera;
- Digital still camera;
- Binocular objective;
- Digital video capture;
- Binocular magnification;
- 1/4" color VGA (640x480 pixels) CMOS Image sensor;
- 10-second delay self timer;
- 0.5m to infinity focusing distance;
- 1/6-1/5000 seconds shutter speed;
- F2.5 lens;
- 640 x 480 pixels VGA image resolution;
- 320 x 240 pixels QVGA image resolution;
- CMOS image sensor.
Memory Capacity:
- 16 MB of RAM;
- 20 pictures available w/high resolution mode;
- 69 pictures available w/low resolution mode;
Software:
- ArcSoft Photoimpression;
- PCCam;
- My DSC;
Regulatory Approvals:
FCC, CE.
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