Digital cameras are the most upcoming in the market. They are all over the market with different brands and features. Almost all the electronic manufacturers there name in this market of digital cameras. The top three brands on the list are Canon, Nikon and Sony. These are used by professional photographers and by all.

Canon produces the finest of cameras, with high picture resolution. They have the optical zoom and all that you need to make the most perfect picture. Next in the list is Nikon, the most loved digital cameras. Nikon have the most elegant and graceful looking cameras. Sony is the one, which is popular for being the first one to launch things for the first time.

The prices for these cameras range a lot. The main pricing criteria are the mega pixel on the digital cameras. The next is the resolution and the pixel the camera has. The pixels on the camera decide on the picture quality. The memory of these cameras can be expanded at anytime as have a memory slot that can replace the memory card.

The latest digital cameras can take numerous pictures in one go, so that you don’t miss the fractions in between. They have the capacity to auto correct the pictures, if not clear. The decision of the kind of digital camera you are looking for totally depends on the amount of money you want to spend. The professional cameras can cost you in thousands and are high on maintenance. If you are a beginner then the best thing is to go with the simpler ones with high resolution. Learn the skills and the tricks that will help taking pictures. And when you think that you have learned all you wanted and are ready to start and handle the expensive. Go for the best professionals.

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Pleasing photos; instant archiving on a mini CD; uncommon 640×480-pixel video resolution; many adjustable image-quality parameters.

Specifications

More information:   Announced 24-Feb-03
Max resolution  :    2048 x 1536
Low resolution :     1632 x 1224, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h  :    4:3, 3:2
Effective pixels :     3.1 million
Sensor photo detectors :     3.3 million
Sensor size :     1/2.7 ” (5.27 x 3.96 mm)
Sensor type :     CCD
Colour filter array :     RGB
Sensor manufacturer :     Sony
ISO rating :     Auto, 100, 200, 400
Zoom wide (W):      41 mm
Zoom tele (T) :     123 mm (3 x)
Digital zoom :     Yes, 3.2 x (VGA)
Image stabilization :     No
Auto Focus  :    Yes
Manual Focus  :    Yes, 5 steps
Auto focus type:      Multi-point 3 area
Normal focus range :     50 cm
Macro focus range :     10 cm
White balance override :     5 positions
Aperture range :     F3.8 / F8.0
Min shutter :     1 sec
Max shutter  :    1/1000 sec
Built-in Flash :      Yes
Flash guide no. :      2.5 m (8.2 ft) 5 m
External flash  :     No
Flash modes  :     Auto, On, Off, Slow
Exposure compensation :      -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
Metering  :     Multi-Segment, Spot
Aperture priority  :     No
Shutter priority   :    No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread :      37 mm
Continuous Drive  :     Yes, 2 images
Movie Clips :      Yes, MPEG VX (VGA, 16 fps, unlimited)
Remote control  :     No
Tripod mount  :     Yes
Self-timer  :     10 sec
Timelapse recording  :     No
Orientation sensor :      No
Storage types :      CD-R, CD-RW (8 cm)
Storage included  :     1 x 8 cm CD-R, 1 x CD-RW
Uncompressed format :      TIFF
Compressed format :      JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Quality Levels :      Fine, Standard
Viewfinder  :     No
LCD  :     2.5 ”
LCD Pixels :      123,000
Video out :      Yes
USB :      Yes, 2.0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) :      No
Battery / Charger  :     Yes
Battery  :     InfoLithium (NP-FM50) & charger
Weight (inc. batteries)   :    522 g (18.4 oz)
Dimensions  :     132 x 92 x 74 mm (5.2 x 3.6 x 2.9 in)

Review

Though the CD350 takes good photos with little trouble, you pay for its mini CD media in size and weight.

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For those who want the convenience of floppy storage, but with more capacity, Sony offers their CD Mavica line. Instead of a measly 1.4MB floppy, the CD Mavicas can store 156MB of photos and videos on a single 8 cm disc. There are two 2003 CD Mavicas: the smaller, 3.2 Megapixel MVC-CD350 ($499), and the top-of-the-line 5 Megapixel MVC-CD500 ($699) reviewed here. The CD500 has all of the features of Sony’s high-end cameras, including Hologram AF, MPEGMovie VX, full manual controls, and a Carl Zeiss lens.

Specifications

More information: Announced 24-Feb-03
Max resolution :     2592 x 1944
Low resolution :     2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h :     4:3, 3:2
Effective pixels :     5.0 million
Sensor photo detectors :     5.2 million
Sensor size :     1/1.8 ” (7.18 x 5.32 mm)
Sensor type :     CCD
Colour filter array :     RGB
Sensor manufacturer :     Sony
ISO rating :     Auto, 100, 200, 400
Zoom wide (W):      34 mm
Zoom tele (T) :     102 mm (3 x)
Digital zoom :     Yes, 4 x (VGA)
Image stabilization :     No
Auto Focus  :    Yes
Manual Focus   :   Yes, 13 steps
Auto focus type  :    Multi-point 5 area (selectable)
Normal focus range  :    50 cm
Macro focus range :     4 cm
White balance override :     5 positions plus manual
Aperture range  :    F2.0 – F2.5 / F8.0
Min shutter  :    8 sec
Max shutter  :    1/1000 sec
Built-in Flash:      Yes, pop-up
Flash guide no. :     5.0 m (16.4 ft) 0 m
External flash :     Yes, hot-shoe
Flash modes :     Auto, On, Off, Slow, Ext
Exposure compensation :     -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
Metering :     Multi-Segment, Center weighted, Spot
Aperture priority   :   Yes
Shutter priority :     Yes
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread  :    52 mm (with adapter)
Continuous Drive :     Yes, 3 images
Movie Clips  :    Yes, MPEG VX (VGA, 16 fps, unlimited)
Remote control   :   Optional wired
Tripod mount   :   Yes
Self-timer  :    10 sec
Timelapse recording :     No
Orientation sensor:      No
Storage types :     CD-R, CD-RW (8 cm)
Storage included   :   1 x 8 cm CD-R, 1 x CD-RW
Uncompressed format  :    TIFF
Compressed format    :  JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Quality Levels  :    Fine, Standard
Viewfinder  :    No
LCD   :   2.5 ”
LCD Pixels  :    123,000
Video out  :    Yes
USB  :    Yes, 2.0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) :     No
Battery / Charger  :    Yes
Battery  :    InfoLithium (NP-FM50) & charger
Weight (inc. batteries)  :    606 g (21.4 oz)
Dimensions   :   139 x 96 x 103 mm (5.5 x 3.8 x 4.1 in

Review

Sony’s MVC-CD500 Digital Still Camera features massive 5.0 megapixel resolution (effective) with a Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar 3X optical/2X digital zoom lens and the ability to write…
more…to inexpensive optical media. The incredible photos and MPEG video clips you take are saved directly to 156MB CD-R/RW media, measuring only (8 cm) in diameter and readable on most CD-ROM equipped PCs. This incredible camera features a broad range of advanced features such as Multi-Point AF (Auto-Focus), Hologram AF, Continuous AF Mode, Multi-Pattern Metering, Pre-Flash Metering, and an advanced shoe for your flash attachment. Giving you all you need to create the most compelling images you’ve ever seen.

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4.0 Mega-Pixel high resolution digital camera. Thanks to a high resolution CCD of 4.0 million effective pixels, clear and detailed prints as large as A4 are possible.By applying advanced image processing functions, subjects are brighter and more natural looking.

Specifications

Image Sensor
Type                                         1/2.5?CCD
Effective Pixels                        Approx. 4.0 Mega-pixel
Total Pixels                               Approx.4.2 Mega-pixel

Lens
Focal Length                           SHD Lens f = 5.8 (35mm film equivalent : 35mm)
F No.                                       F3.2
Digital Zoom                            Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 4.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 8.0X (depends on imagesize)
Viewfinder                             LCD Monitor 1.5" color TFT LCD

Focusing
Type                                       TTL auto focus
Range                                     Normal : 60cm ~ infinity Macro : 6 ~ 60cm

Shutter
Type                                        Mechanical and Electronic shutter
Speed                                      4 ~ 1/2,000 sec. (8 ~ 1/2,000 sec. in Night Scene mode)

Exposure
Control                                    Program AE Metering : Multi, Spot
Compensation                         ±2EV (0.5EV steps)
ISO Equivalent                         Auto, 100, 200, 400

Flash
Modes                                      Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash Slow sync, Flash off
Range                                       0.2 ~ 2.0m
Recharging Time                      Approx. 5 sec.

Sharpness                               Soft, Normal, Vivid
Effect                                       Normal, B&W, Sepia
Voice Memo                             Voice Recording (max. 1 hour) Voice Memo on Still Image (max. 10 sec.)
Still image                                 Modes: Auto, Night, Myset, Text mode Shooting: Single, Continuous, AEB
White Balance                          Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Movies                                      With audio (recording time : memory capacity dependent) Size : 320×240, 640×480

Storage
Media                                     Internal memory : 32MB flash memory External memory (optional):MS
                                              Duo (Upto128MB guaranteed)
File Format Still Image :         JPEG (DCF), EXIF, DPOF
Movies:                                 AVI (MJPEG)
Image Size                            2272 : 2272×1704 pixels 2048 : 2048×1536 pixels 1600 : 1600×1200 pixels, 
                                             1024 : 1024×768 pixels 640 : 640×480 pixels
Capacity(16/32MB)              2272 : Super fine 14, Fine 28, Normal 43 2048 : Super fine 16, Fine 35, Normal 
                                             53 1600 : Super fine 29, Fine 58, Normal 80 1024 : Super fine 67, Fine 142, 
                                             Normal 165 640 : Super fine 159, Fine 306, Normal 360 * These figures are 
                                             measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on
                                             shooting conditions and camera settings.

Self-Timer                            2 sec, 10 sec, Double self
Image Play Type :                Single image, Thumbnails, Slide show, Movies Editing : Trimming, Resizing  
Interface                              Digital output connector : USB Audio : Mono Video output : NTSC, PAL (user
                                            selectable) DC power input connector : 5.0V
Power Source                     Primary battery : CP1 Rechargeable battery : Self Charging System SLB-1037 
                                            (1,000mAh, 3.7V) AC Adapter : SAC-51(5.0V,2.0A) * Included battery may vary
                                            depending on sales region.
Dimensions(WxHxD)           97 x 60 x 15.4 mm
Weight                                 Approx. 90g (without batteries and card)

Software
Camera Driver                      Storage Driver (Windows98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 9.x or later)
Application                            Digimax Viewer, Arcsoft PhotoImpression 4.0, Digimax Reader

For Windows                       PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz (XP: Pentium II 300MHz)
                                            Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP Minimum 32MB RAM (XP: 128MB) 140MB of 
                                            available hard-disk space USB port CD-ROM drive 800×600 pixels, 16-bit color 
                                            display compatible monitor (24-bit color display recommended) For Machintosh 
                                            Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 9.x-10.2 Minimum 64 

Review

With multiple flash modes, adjustable white balance and automatic ISO sensitivity, the Digimax 430 truly has everything consumers have come to expect from a high-end 4 megapixel digital camera – except the price tag. USB and user selectable NSTC/PAL connectors allow for high-speed transfer to a PC. The Digimax 430 has 32MB of internal memory, and also features a built in Multi Memory Card Slot that is memory Stick Duo and SD/MMC compatible. The camera ships with a 32MB SD memory card, providing users with 64MB of memory that’s ready to use right out of the box

Source: http://www.livingroom.org.au

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The new Mavica MVC-FD100 and MVC-FD200 from Sony are like two peas in a pod. They would look completely identical were it not for their accent colour: the 1.2 megapixel FD100 is blue, and the 2.0 megapixel FD200 is grey. Although their resolution is different, in all other aspects these 2 cameras are one and the same, hence this combined review.

Specifications

More information                    Announced 08-Jan-02
Format                                    Compact
Price (street)                          US$500
Also known as
Camera body
Release Status
Max resolution                       1600 x 1200
Low resolution                      1024 x 768, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h                     4:3
Effective pixels                     1.9 million
Sensor photo detectors       2.1 million
Sensor size                          1/2.7 ” (5.27 x 3.96 mm)
Sensor type                         CCD
Colour filter array                 RGB
Sensor manufacturer           Sony
ISO rating                             Auto, 100, 200, 400
Zoom wide (W)                   37 mm
Zoom tele (T)                       111 mm (3 x)
Digital zoom                         Yes, 2x
Image stabilization                No
Auto Focus                         Yes
Manual Focus                      Yes
Auto focus type                  Unknown
Normal focus range            19.2 mm
Macro focus range             3 cm
White balance override       4 positions
Aperture range                   F3.8 – F3.9
Min shutter                          2 sec
Max shutter                        1/500 sec
Built-in Flash                       Yes
Flash guide no.                   2.5 m (8.2 ft) 5 m
External flash                     No
Flash modes                       Low,Normal,High
Exposure compensation      -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
Metering                             Center weighted, Spot
Aperture priority                No
Shutter priority                  No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread                      37 mm
Continuous Drive              No
Movie Clips                       Yes, MPEG
Remote control                 No
Tripod mount                    Yes
Self-timer                         10 sec
Timelapse recording        No
Orientation sensor          No
Storage types                 Disk 3.5″ (2x speed) or MemoryStick (slot)
Storage included            1.44 MB floppy
Uncompressed format      TIFF
Compressed format       JPEG
Quality Levels                Fine, Standard
Viewfinder                     No
LCD                                2.5 ”
LCD Pixels                      123,000
Video out                       Yes
USB                               Yes
Firewire (IEEE 1394)      No
Battery / Charger          Yes
Battery                           InfoLithium (NP-F330) & charger
Weight (inc. batteries)   520 g (18.3 oz)
Dimensions                    142 x 104 x 77 mm (5.6 x 4.1 x 3 in)

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Sony has today launched the colorful 7-megapixel Cyber-Shot DSC-T10 camera. The DSC-T10 features sensitivity up to ISO 1000, Sony’s Super Steady Shot OIS, a 3x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, 56MB of internal memory and a 2.5-inch LCD.

Specifications

More information                         Announced 02-Aug-06
Discussion                                 Sony Talk Forum
Max resolution                            3072 x 2304
Low resolution                           2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1632 x 1224
Image ratio w:h                          4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels                          7.1 million
Sensor photo detectors             7.2 million
Sensor size                               1/2.5 ”
Sensor type                               CCD
Colour filter array                       RGB
Sensor manufacturer                Sony
ISO rating                                  Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Zoom wide (W)                         38 mm
Zoom tele (T)                            114 mm (3 x)
Digital zoom                              Yes
Image stabilization                    Yes, Lens
Auto Focus                               Yes
Manual Focus                           Yes, 5 steps
Auto focus type                       TTL
Normal focus range                 50 cm
Macro focus range                  1 cm
White balance override            5 positions
Aperture range                        F3.5/F5.6 – F4.4/F10
Min shutter                               1 sec
Max shutter                              1/1000 sec
Built-in Flash                            Yes
Flash guide no.                       3.4 m (11.1 ft) 4 m
External flash                         No
Flash modes                           Auto, Red-Eye reduction, On, Off, Slow Sync
Exposure compensation        -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
Metering                                  Multi-Segment, Center weighted, Spot
Aperture priority                     No
Shutter priority                        No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread                            No
Continuous Drive                   Yes
Movie Clips                             Yes, 640 x 480, 30 fps
Remote control                       No
Tripod mount                         Yes
Self-timer                              10 sec
Timelapse recording             No
Orientation sensor                No
Storage types                       Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo + Internal
Storage included                   56 MB Internal
Uncompressed format
Compressed format             JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Quality Levels                      Fine, Standard
Viewfinder                           No
LCD         2.5 ”
LCD Pixels                          230,000
Video out                           Yes
USB                                   Yes, 2.0
Firewire (IEEE 1394)          No
Battery / Charger              Yes
Battery                               InfoLithium (NP-FT1) & charger
Weight (inc. batteries)       168 g (5.9 oz)
Dimensions                        90 x 55 x 21 mm (3.5 x 2.2 x 0.8 in)

Review

Sony’s Cyber Shot DSC-T10 delivers an attractive pocket camera with decent image quality, this time in multiple colors, too.
http://reviews.cnet.com/

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Image Sensor 
Type                    1/2.5? CCD (MN39620)
Effective Pixels    Approx. 4.0 Mega-pixel 
Total Pixels          Approx. 4.3 Mega-pixel 

Lens
Focal Length       Lens f=6.1mm (35mm film equivalent:36mm) 
F No.                   F3.2 / F7.0 
Digital Zoom        Still Image mode: 1.0X ~ 5.0X
Play mode           1.0X ~ 7.0X(depends on Image size)

Viewfinder
LCD Monitor       2.0" color TFT LCD (115K)
 
Focusing
Type                  Fixed focus with two steps manual adjustment
Range Macro:    0.2m, Normal:1.0m~infinity 8

Shutter
Type                 Mechanical and Electronic shutter
Speed               3 – 1/1000 sec.
                         (8 ?1/1000sec.in Night Mode) 

Exposure  
Control              Programmed AE
Metering:           Multi, Spot

Compensation   ?EV (0.5EV steps)
ISO Equivalent   Auto,100,200,400

Flash
Modes     Auto, Auto & Red – eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off 
Range     0.2M ~ 3M 

Sharpness            Soft, Normal, Vivid
Effect Color:         Normal, B&W, Sepia, Negative, Red, Green, Blue, RGB, Highlight, Composite, Photo Frame 
Voice Memo          Voice Recording (depend on memory size and battery capacity)
                              Voice Memo on Still Image (max. 10.sec)
Date Imprinting       Off, Date, Date & Time (User selectable)
Still image Mode:   Auto, Program, Scene* Scene : (Night, Portrait, Landscape, Fireworks, Dawn, Sunset,    
                              Backlight,Beach/Snow Continuous: Single, Continuous, AEB
White Balance       Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Sunset, Fluorescent (H), Fluorescent (L),Tungsten, Custom

Storage
Media
Internal memory:    Approx. 8MB flash memory External memory: SD card /High Speed MMC  
                              (1GB Guaranteed)
File Format             Still Image: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.2, PictBridge 1.0
Movie Clip:             AVI (MJPEG)
Audio:                    WAV
Image Size             4M : 2272: 2272×1704 pixels,
                              3M : 2048: 2048×1536 pixels
                              2M : 1600: 1600×1200 pixels,
                              1M : 1024: 1024x 768 pixels,
                              VGA: 640: 640 x 480 pixels

Capacity(16/32MB) Approx. :
                                 2272 : Superfine:4pcs, Fine:7pcs, Normal:11pcs 
                                 2048 : Superfine:5pcs, Fine:9pcs, Normal:14pcs
                                 1600 : Superfine:8pcs, Fine:15pcs, Normal:22pcs 
                                 1024 : Superfine:18pcs, Fine:32pcs, Normal:43pcs
                                 640 : Superfine:42pcs, Fine:62pcs, Normal:75pcs 
                 
Self-Timer                 10 sec., 2 sec., Double self timer (10sec. & 2sec.)
Image Play Type:      Single image / Thumbnails / Slide show/ Movie clip Editing:Rotation, Trimming, Resizing
Interface                   Digital output connector: USB 2.0
Power Source          Primary battery : 2pcs x AA alkaline, 1pcs x CR-V3 [AA Alkaline ? standard inspection 
                                 base on Duracell battery][CR-V3 ? standard inspection base on Panasonic CR-V3  
                                 battery]

Rechargeable battery :  2pcs x AA Ni-MH
Dimensions(WxHxD)      96.4 x 53 x 28.4 mm
Weight Approx.              98g 

Software
Camera Driver             Storage Driver (Windows98/98SE/) 
 Application               Digimax Master

For Windows           PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 450MHz (XP : Pentium II 700MHz)
                                Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XPMinimum 64MB RAM (Over 128MB recommended) 
                                200MB of available hard-disk space (Over 1GB recommend) USB port CD-ROM drive
                                1024?68 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor (24-bit color display  
                                recommended) DirectX 9.0 or later

For Machintosh   Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 10.0~10.3 or later Minimum 64MB RAM 110MB of available 
                            hard-disk spac USB port CD-ROM drive QuickTime 6.01 or later for Movie Clip

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The Cybershot DSC-F828 was announced on 15th August, this new camera is very obviously a development of the DSC-F717 design. Just under a year since the F717 and Sony's flagship prosumer digital camera has certainly undergone a large number of changes, not least of which is the switch from the electronically zoomed five times lens of the F707/F717 to an all new mechanical zoom seven times lens with Carl Zeiss T* coating and a wide angle 28 mm equiv. capability. Sony has also chosen to go with their latest sensor, the all new eight megapixel four-color (RGBE) 2/3" type (8.8 x 6.6 mm) CCD. Ignoring all other changes this makes a formidable combination, a high quality mechanically linked zoom lens combined with the resolution of an eight megapixel CCD. This camera is arguably the most important prosumer digital camera this year.

Specifications

 More information :  Announced 15-Aug-03
 Max resolution :     3264 x 2448
 Low resolution  :    2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
 Image ratio w:h  :    4:3, 3:2
 Effective pixels  :    8.0 million
 Sensor photo detectors  :    8.3 million
 Sensor size :     2/3 " (8.80 x 6.60 mm)
 Sensor type   :   CCD
 Colour filter array   :   RGBE
 Sensor manufacturer  :    Sony
 ISO rating   :   Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800
 Zoom wide (W)  :    28 mm
 Zoom tele (T)   :   200 mm (7.1 x)
 Digital zoom  :    Yes, 2 x
 Image stabilization :     No
 Auto Focus  :    Yes
 Manual Focus    :  Yes, focus ring, inc. magnification
 Auto focus type   :   Multi-Point AF (5 area), Center AF, Spot AF (flexible)
 Normal focus range  :    50 cm
 Macro focus range :     2 cm
 White balance override  :    5 positions plus manual
 Aperture range :     F2.0 – F2.8 / F8.0
 Min shutter  :    30 sec
 Max shutter   :   1/3200 sec
 Built-in Flash  :    Yes, pop-up
 Flash guide no.       
 External flash  :    Yes, hot-shoe / ACC
 Flash modes :     Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Ext
 Exposure compensation :     -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
 Metering  :    Multi-Segment, Center weighted, Spot
 Aperture priority :     Yes
 Shutter priority  :    Yes
 Focal length multiplier       
 Lens thread  :    58 mm
 Continuous Drive :     Yes
 Movie Clips :     Yes, MPEG VX (VGA, 16/30 fps, unlimited)
 Remote control   :   Optional wired
 Tripod mount :     Yes
 Self-timer  :    10 sec
 Timelapse recording  :    No
 Orientation sensor  :    No
 Storage types :     Memory Stick / Pro, Compact Flash (Type I or II)
 Storage included  :    None
 Uncompressed format  :    RAW, TIFF
 Compressed format  :    JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
 Quality Levels  :    Standard, Fine
 Viewfinder   :   EVF
 LCD  :    1.8 "
 LCD Pixels   :   134,000
 Video out :     Yes
 USB   :   Yes, 2.0
 Firewire (IEEE 1394) :     No
 Battery / Charger :     Yes
 Battery  :    InfoLithium (NP-FM50) & charger
 Weight (inc. batteries)  :    906 g (32 oz)
 Dimensions :     134 x 91 x 156 mm (5.3 x 3.6 x 6.1 in)
 Notes  :    Carl Zeiss T* lens, mechanically linked zoom ring

Review

Large for its class; no Adobe RGB color-space support; very slow RAW capture; frequent chromatic aberration; no override for automatic power-off; JPEG-only continuous shooting; no custom settings. Despite a few unfortunate flaws, the DSC-F828 has a lot to offer enthusiasts who don't shoot a lot of RAW images.

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The GC-QX3U is the newest, state-of-the-art, digital still camera from JVC. The 3.34 Mega Pixel CCD allows for high quality pictures at resolutions up to 2032 X 1536.
Pro-Still Technology offers several modes that improve picture even further when photographing stationary subjects.
The 6 Mega Pro-Still mode uses advanced pixel shifting to create an even higher resolution image equivalent to over 6 mega pixels. NR Pro-Still can be used to dramatically reduce picture noise by up to 9db.
DR Pro-Still allows digital stills that approach the same wide latitude of conventional film by creating separate exposures for highlight & shadow areas. Then these separate exposures are combined. This, in effect, triples the cameras dynamic range.
The GC-QX3U offers maximum creativity & convenience with collage modes, video e-mail capability, auto flash and a 200,000 pixel 2" TFT View Screen..
This JVC digital still camera is easy to connect via USB terminal, and both Windows & Apple drivers are provided. A special high speed connection is also offered for the matching JVC GV-SP2 printer.

Specifications

Links
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3U 
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Review URL:  
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Device Forum URL:  
Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website

General
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3U 
Model Number: GC-QX3U 
Camera Format: Compact 
Currently Manufactured: No 
Retail Price: $799.00
Street Price: $500.00
Price Update Date: 2002-07-12
Date Available
Remote Control
Remote Control Type
Tripod Mount: Yes
Tripod Mount Material
Operating System
Weight: 330 g
11.5 oz
Weight With Batteries? With 
Size
Warranty in Months

Image Capture
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3U 
Image Resolution: 2032×1326, 1024×768, 640×480
Movie Resolution:  
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels): 3.34
CCD Size (inches):  
CCD Filter Type: RGBG 
CCD Manufacturer:  
Focal Length Multiplier:  
Movie Audio:  
Quality Levels:  

Lens
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3U 
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):  
Zoom Ratio:  
Digital Zoom: Yes 
Digital Zoom Values: 3.2x 
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Type:  
Auto Focus Assist Light?  
Auto Focus Min Illum:  
Auto Focus Step:  
Manual Focus: Yes 
Manual Focus Steps:  
Normal Focus Range: 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 2 – 50 cm
0.8 – 20.4 in
Min Macro Area:  
Min Aperture: f/11.0
Max Aperture: f/2.8
Aperture Range Description: f/2.8-3.8 (wide-tele), f/5.6, f/8, f/11 (four steps) 
Aperture Step Size:  
Lens Thread:  
Lens Thread Type:  

Display
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3U 
Optical Viewfinder: Yes 
Optical VF Type: Real Image 
Optical VF Accuracy:  
LCD Viewfinder: Yes 
LCD VF Accuracy:  
LCD Size (inches): 2.0
LCD Resolution (pixels): 127000
Max Playback Zoom:  

Exposure
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3U 
ISO Settings: 80, 160, 320
ISO Rating Max: 320
Number of White Balance Settings: 2
White Balance Settings:  
Manual White Balance: Yes 
Longest Shutter Time: 4 
Shortest Shutter Time: 1/750 
Exp Adj Range: 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size: 0.50 EV
Metering Modes:  
Spot Metering: No 
Aperture Priority: Yes 
Shutter Priority: No 
Full Manual Exposure: Yes 
Self Timer: 1, 10 seconds

Flash
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3U 
Internal Flash: Yes 
No of Flash Modes: 3
Flash Modes: Auto, Off, Red-Eye reduction 
Flash Guide Number (Meters):  
Flash Range Default ISO (meters): 3.0
Flash Range Description:  
No of Flash "Pops":  
Ext Flash: No 
Ext Flash Connection: n/a

Image Storage
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3U 
Usable Memory Types: SmartMedia 
Other Memory Types:  
Memory Included (MB): 8.0
Uncompressed Format: TIFF 
CCD Raw Format:  
Compressed Format: JPEG 
Movie File Format:  

Connectivity
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3U 
Video Out: Yes 
Video Mode Switchable:  
Video Usable as Viewfinder:  
External Connections: Serial USB 1.1 
Other Connection:  
Included Software: Video Player for Windows 98/Macintosh, USB Driver 
OS Compatibility: Windows 98, Macintosh 

Performance Timing
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3U 
Startup Time:  
Shutdown Time:  
Play -> Record:  
Record -> Play (max res):  
Record -> Play (min res):  
Shutter Lag, Full AF:  
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:  
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:  
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:  
Cycle Time Max Res:  
Cycle Time Min Res:  
Buffer Frames, Max Res:  
Continuous Mode Rate (fps):  
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):  
Movie Sec @ Max Res:  
Movie Sec @ Min Res:  
Download speed, KB/second:  

Power
Model Name: JVC GC-QX3U 
Battery Form Factor: Custom 
Usable Battery Types: BN-V37U 
Batteries Included: BN-V37U
Battery Charger Included: Yes 

More Information
Model Name:
JVC GC-QX3U 
Notes & Features: Special effects Black and White*, Sepia*, and Negi-Posi (*applicable during playback) Camera has unique Pro modes: One doubles resolution using a pixel-shift technique, another increases dynamic range by multi-sampling, a third decreases noise, also by double-sampling.

Review

Pros: It's small and has many functions, and the discs hold a lot of pictures.
Cons: It is expensive because it is a relative novelty, and do not get it wet.
The Bottom Line: Most people would find this to be a camera to suit all your needs. Just read and follow the directions and don't get it wet.

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Specifications

lens / zoom            44mm (dig: 2x)
focus / macro        fixed focus / 1m / 19cm
metering mode       multi, spot
aperture                 auto / F4.0
white balance        auto | manual – 6 presets
shutter                   auto / 1/4s – 1/1000s
exposure               +/-2EV in 1/2EV steps
flash / mode           internal – 4 modes / 0.2m – 3m
viewfinder             optical
iso ratings  
image size             1600×1200 / 1024×768 / 640×480
image format          jpeg (exif 2.1)
image compr.  
lag/cycle times  
remote control         self timer 2s / 10s
video options          avi 320×240 (15fps)
audio options  
connectivity             usb
storage                    8 MB internal, SD
platform                   Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 9.x+

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