Read First Warnings & Cautions Before using the camera, please make sure that you read and understand all the following safety precautions. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. The safety precautions will instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories, preventing injury or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
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• Turn off immediately when if malfunction occurs If you notice unusual smell or smoke coming from the equipment, please unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery immediately. Proceed swiftly but with caution to avoid being burnt. Take the equipment to an authorized service center for inspection.
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Read First CAUTIONS Observe and exercise the following cautions to avoid damage and keep your camera in an optimum working status. • Keep Dry This camera is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water, or any liquids enter the interior of the camera •...
EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). Digital Camera LDC-828Z3 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is Tested To Comply subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not...
Unpacking the Camera Digital camera Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pouch Wrist Strap Video/USB combo cable Quick Start Guide Driver Software CD-ROM Warranty card AC adapter...
Quick Start Insert a Li-ion battery. See page 17. Insert a SD memory card. See page 17. Turn on the camera. See page 18. Slide the mode switch to and frame your subjects with the viewfinder or the LCD monitor.
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Quark start Slightly press the shutter release button half- way down and hold it to set the focus and exposure. Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Camera Parts Lens AF / Self-tmer Viewfinder Lamp Flash Speaker AC Terminal USB Connector / Video-out Terminal Tripod Mount Microphone...
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Chapter 1: Getting Started Indicator Power Button Viewfinder Zoom Dial Shutter Release Button Strap Mount Capture / Video / Playback Switch Battery / Memory Card Door LCD Monitor Display Button OK Button Menu Button Four-way Key Delete / Scene Program Button Marco / MF (Manual Focus) Self-timer Flash Mode...
Set Up Set Up Attaching the Wrist Strap Insert the small loop of the wrist strap into the strap eyelet. Insert the long loop of the wrist strap into the small loop of the strap and then tighten...
Chapter 1: Getting Started Charging the Battery The supplied rechargeable Li-ion battery pack should be charged before using. Check that the camera is turned off. Plug the AC adapter connector into the "DC IN 5V" socket on the camera. Then plug the adapter itself into the main power outlet.
Set Up Installing the Battery & the Memory Card Put the camera upside down with the front of the camera facing you. Open the battery / memory card cover. Insert the battery according to the indicators on the battery chamber. Insert a SD memory card into the memory card slot and make sure it is in place as shown.
Chapter 1: Getting Started Using the AC Adaptor When reviewing pictures or operating the camera indoors, you can use the AC adaptor as the power source to save the battery power. Connect the AC adaptor connector to the AC adaptor terminal of the camera. Connect the other end of the AC adaptor to the electrical outlet.
Set Up Selecting the Language Under any mode, press "MENU" button. Scroll through the menu by using on the four-way button and move to "SETUP". Enter the "SETUP" menu by pressing "OK". On the "LANGUAGE" submenu, use on the four-way button to select the language you need and then press "OK"...
Chapter 1: Getting Started Setting the Date/Time Set the date and time so that they appear correctly when you are reviewing the images with your camera. "SETUP" menu, select "DATE/ TIME". Enter the submenu by pressing "OK". Move to the item you want to adjust by using on the four-way button, and adjust the value of the item by using...
Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Using the LCD Display When you turn the camera on, the LCD monitor turns on automatically. With the LCD monitor, you can frame images that you want to capture or record as video clips.
Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Capture Mode Image Size Quality 3296x2472 Best 2816x2112 Fine 2304x1728 Normal 1600x1200 White Balance 640x480 Auto Daylight Remaining number of Pictures Fluorescent SD Card Tungsten Capture Mode Cloudy Auto mode Program mode Av(Aperture priority) TV(Shutter speed priority)
Using the LCD Display Video Mode Image Size Quality 640x480 Best 320x240 Fine 160x120 Normal Remaining number of Pictures White Balance Auto SD Card Daylight Video mode Fluorescent Battery Tungsten Full Cloudy Half-full Exhausted / DC IN Zoom Auto Self-timer 10sec 5sec 2sec...
Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Changing the Contents on the LCD Monitor Each press button to change the contents on the LCD monitor as shown below. • Capture Mode 1.8x 1.8x (Information View) (No Information) • Video Mode 120:50 120:50 640 640...
Using Zoom Using Zoom This camera provides you with 3x optical zoom and 8x digital zoom. Optical Zoom Press" " switch to zoom out and zoom You can see the zoom in / out indicator on the LCD monitor. The optical zoom range is from 1.0x to 3.0x.
Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Taking Still Pictures Using Auto Focus Press the shutter release button halfway down to set the focus and exposure. The camera will automatically focus on the subject in the center of the frame. Frame your subject with the viewfinder or the LCD monitor.
Taking Still Pictures Using Focus Lock If your subject is not in the center of the frame, the picture may be out of focus when you press the shutter release button halfway down. Focus lock allows you to focus on an off-center subject. Frame your subjects in the center of the frame with the viewfinder or the LCD monitor.
Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Shooting Images If you are a first-time user of a digital camera or just want to take pictures in the easiest way, you can use this "AUTO" mode. In this mode, the camera controls most of the settings.
Taking Still Pictures Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity/MF (Manual Focus) Modes • Close-Ups/ Infinity Mode To shoot a close-up picture, use "Macro" function to get the detail and sharpness of the subject. To shoot infinity shots, use "Infinity" function to shoot landscapes and distant objects.
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Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips • Manual Focus Mode You can use "Manual Focus" function to adjust the focus manually. Press on the four-way button to select mode, and the selected icon will appear on the right side of the LCD monitor. The green frame appears on the center of the LCD monitor.
Taking Still Pictures Setting Exposure Compensation In some difficult lighting condition, the automatic exposure may be misled into giving the wrong readings. Exposure compensation allows you to adjust the exposure value and correctly expose your pictures. mode, press on the four-way button ( EV value will be selected and light red) .
Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Using Self-timer Self-timer function allows you to take pictures 2 sec, 5 sec or 10 sec after you press the shutter release button all the way down. When you want to include yourself in the picture, but can find no one to shoot the picture for you, you can use this convenient function.
Taking Still Pictures Using Built-in Flash When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, you may need the flash to get correct exposure. The camera provides you with built-in flash modes. Press on the four-way button to display the flash settings. button to change the setting.
Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Scene Modes According to different shooting situations, the camera provides 4 capture modes ( ) and 8 scene modes ( mode, press "SP/Delete" button to display capture modes. on the four-way button to change the setting.
Scene Modes Program ( ) The camera sets the optimum aperture values and shutter speed automatically according to the brightness of the subject. 0.0EV 0.0EV F4.1 F4.1 1.8x 1.8x 1/30 1/30 AV ( In this mode, pictures are taken with the priority given to aperture value.
Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Landscape ( ) Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Vivid reproduction of blues and greens. 1.8x 1.8x Night Scene ( ) With a slow shutter speed in order to obtain the correct exposure.
Scene Modes Sunset ( ) Let you reproduce the beautiful colors of the sunset. 1.8x 1.8x Text ( ) Suitable for shooting documents. Increases contrast between letters and background. 1.8x 1.8x Panorama ( ) You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panoramic picture.
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Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips • How to use Panorama mode mode, frame your subjects with the viewfinder or the LCD monitor by moving the camera or using " " buttons. 1.8x 1.8x Use the darker image area on the left side of the LCD monitor to overlap with the previouse image you took.
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Scene Modes mode, use " " buttons to show the index and press " " button to choose the panorama image. Note 1: The image size is "1600x1200(2M)" when using "Panorama mode" . Note 2: The image is only enlarged 1.0X when using "Panorama mode"...
Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Recording Video Clips Slide the mode switch to Frame your subjects by using " " buttons before you start recording. Slightly press the shutter release button half way down and hold it to set the focus and exposure delete.
Using the Capture / Video Menu Using the Capture / Video Menu The capture / video menu allow you to adjust various camera settings that affect the quality of the images and video clips you capture with your camera. Slide the mode switch to , or Press "Menu"...
Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting Image Size (Resolution) Changing the image size affects the number of images which can be stored in a memory card. You can achieve detailed images with high resolutions. The larger file size is, the more memory space you require, and vice versa. •...
Using the Capture / Video Menu Setting Quality The image quality is related to the compression rate of the image. In order to reduce the size of the files and to have more memory storage space, files are compressed. However, compression leads to the loss of image quality. In other words, the less you compress the file, the better the quality is, and the more memory space you require.
Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting White Balance White Balance allows you to correct color shifts that result from different lighting conditions. WHITE BALANCE menu, select "WHITE BALANCE". CLOUDY TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT Select "CLOUDY", "TUNGSTEN", DAYLIGHT AUTO "FLUORESCENT", "DAYLIGHT", or "AUTO". Press "OK"...
Using the Capture / Video Menu Setting ISO (Sensitivity) ISO value affects the camera’s sensitivity to light. The default ISO setting is "Auto", but you can also adjust the setting manually. Use low ISO value in bright condition, and high ISO value when light is insufficient. menu, select "ISO".
Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting Exposure Area This setting allows you to specify which region of a scene the camera will use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. EXPOSURE AREA menu, select "EXPOSURE AREA". FULL Select "FULL", "CENTRAL", or "SPOT".
Using the Capture / Video Menu Setting Focus Area This setting allows you to change the focus area. FOCUS AREA menu, select "FOCUS AREA". Select "CENTRAL" or "SPOT". CENTRAL SPOT Press "OK" button to confirm the setting. Setting Function CENTRAL Focus on your subject in the central area of the screen.
Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting Color Style This function allows you to add special effects to the images. COLOR STYLE menu, select "COLOR STYLE". COOL WARM B&W Select "COOL", "WARM", "B&W", "SEPIA", SEPIA NORMAL or "NORMAL". Press "OK"...
Using the Capture / Video Menu Setting Sharpness Adjusting settings of sharpness allows you to emphasize or soften the edge of the image. SHARPNESS menu, select "SHARPNESS". HARD Select "HARD", "NORMAL" or "SOFT". NORMAL SOFT Press "OK" button to confirm the setting. Setting Function Emphasizes the outline.
Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting Contrast Adjusting settings of contrast (distinction between light and dark) allows you to harden or soften the image. CONTRAST menu, select "CONTRAST". HARD Select "HARD", "NORMAL" or "SOFT". NORMAL SOFT Press "OK" button to confirm the setting. Setting Function The light and dark areas are defined more clearly, making...
Using the Capture / Video Menu Setting Saturation Saturation is the intensity and purity of color. This option allows you to adjust images to be more vivid or dull. SATURATION menu, select "SATURATION". MORE Select "MORE", "NORMAL" or "LESS". NORMAL LESS Press "OK"...
Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Taking a Series of Pictures ( only ) When setting the capture drive mode to "Single", you can capture a single picture each time you press the shutter release button all the way down. If you want to shoot still pictures of moving events, "Continuous"...
Chapter 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips Using the LCD Display The following figures give you the information about the icons appearing on the LCD monitor. Image Size 3296x2472 2816x2112 2304x1728 1600x1200 Playback Mode 640x480 Protect Indicator Audio Memo Indicator Image Number / File Name 100-1142.JPG...
Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Using Playback Playback mode allows you to review the still images and video clips. Slide the mode switch to Playback mode The last taken image or the first frame of the video clip appears on the LCD monitor. on the four-way button to display the previous or next file.
Using Playback Using Index Display By using the function of index display, you can view up to nine images at a time. Slide the mode switch to Playback mode The last taken image or the first frame of the video clip appears on the LCD monitor. Press "...
Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Activating Digital Enlargement You can magnify pictures you have taken for a closer viewing on the LCD monitor. This feature is useful for checking the focus or small details. Note : This feature only works on still pictures; it does not work with video clips.
Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu Slide the mode switch to Press "Menu" button to enter the playback menu. Scroll through the menu by using DELETE on the four-way button, and use the four-way button to highlight the option you want to select.
Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Deleting Images This function allows you to delete your still pictures and video clips. menu, select "DELETE". DELETE Select "ALL" to delete all of the images or select "ONE" to delete the image you selected.
Using the Playback Menu Protecting Pictures and Video Clips This function prevents the pictures and video clips from being modified or deleted. menu, select "PROTECT". PROTECT Select "ALL" to protect all of the files. select "ONE" to protect the file you selected. Press "OK"...
Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Recording Voice Memo for Still Pictures You can record a voice memo up to about 15 seconds in length for each still picture. MEMO menu, select "MEMO". RECORD To record a voice memo, select "RECORD" PLAY DELETE and then press "OK".
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Using the Playback Menu To delete a voice memo, select "Delete" and MEMO then press "OK". RECORD PLAY DELETE A confirmation dialogue will be displayed. Select "OK" to delete memo. Note 1 : A still picture that has recorded a voice memo is indicated by the mark.
Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Setting DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This function helps you to print out your pictures at a professional print service or on a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer directly, without any computer. DPOF menu, select "DPOF".
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Using the Playback Menu REMOVE ALL SETTINGS? CANCEL DPOF To print index of pictures, follow step 1. Then select "INDEX" and press "OK" button. STANDARD INDEX on the four-way button to select "ADD" or "REMOVE". Press "OK" button INDEX ADD to complete DPOF setting.
Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Displaying a Slide Show Slide show allows you to playback the still pictures one by one automatically on the LCD monitor or a TV. To connect your camera to a TV, see page 79. SLIDE SHOW menu, select "SLIDE SHOW".
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Using the Playback Menu Press "OK" to confirm the setting and start displaying a slide show. Press "OK" again to stop displaying and return to the previous menu. Setting Function INTERVAL Adjusts the interval (3~10sec) between each picture dur- ing the display. Decides in which direction ("Forward"...
Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Editing Still Pictures This function allows you to rotate, resize, or crop images and remove red eyes from images on the LCD monitor. Note : This function is only available for still pictures. •...
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Using the Playback Menu Use / on the four-way button to select the size. Press "OK" to confirm the setting 8M (3312x2484) 8M (3312x2484) and return to the previous menu. 6M (2832x2124) 6M (2832x2124) • Crop menu, select "IMAGE EDIT". IMAGE EDIT ROTATE To delete unwanted areas from a image,...
Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips • Remove red eyes IMAGE EDIT menu, select "IMAGE EDIT". ROTATE RESIZE To remove red eyes from an image, select CROP REMOVE RED EYES "REMOVE RED EYES" and then press "OK". The red-eye removal process takes a few seconds.
Chapter 4 Installing the Software The software CD supplied with the camera includes the driver and the applica- tion (PhotoImpression, and VideoImpression). The application allows you to upload the images from the camera, view them, print them, and e-mail them. So please install the software before you connect the camera to computer.
CD into the CD-ROM drive, the first Install window will appear. If the install window does not appear, click "Start" and then "Run". Type "E:\LUMICRON.exe" E is the drive letter that contains the software CD. And then choose the OS you use.
Installing the Software Click "OK" to complete installation. Restart your computer. Installing the XviD Software For getting optimum effect when you display videos on your computer, please install the XviD Software first no matter what OS you use. Xvid uses a video codec and is based on MPEG-4 compression format.
After you insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, the first Install window will appear. If the install window doesn’t appear, click "Start" and then "Run". Type "E:\ Lumicron. exe" E is the drive letter that contains the software CD.
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Installing the Software Click "Next". Follow the on-screen instruction to continue and finish the installation. Select Program Folder. Setup complete. Restart the computer. Note: Follow step 3~8 to install "VideoImpression".
Chapter 4: Installing the Software Using the Application PhotoImpression Connect the camera to the computer. See page 79. Launch PhotoImpression. To download the images from the camera, select "From Folder", "Browse", "Removable Disk", "Dcim", "100xxxxx", and click "Ok". Click the image that you want to edit in the frame.
Using the Application VideoImpression Connect the camera to the computer. See page 79. Launch VideoImpression and then select "add". Select "DCIM" to download the video clips from the camera. Double-click to select the video chips.
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Chapter 4: Installing the Software Click "Play" to play the video clips. Note: When you play video clips with VideoImpression software, a warning message may be displayed. You can solve this problem in 2 ways: 1. Visit http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffdshow/ to download the "ffdshow" software for updating the OS vfw (video for windows) driver.
Chapter 5 Uploading, Printing and Displaying Images After you take pictures, you can upload images to a computer from your camera, print them with a printer, and display them on a TV. Uploading to a Computer Connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB slot of a computer.
Chapter 5: Uploading, Printing and Displaying Images Printing Images After uploading the images to a computer, you can print them by using the software packed with the camera. You can also connect the camera directly to some specific printers (such as Olympus P400 Photo Printers). To connect the printer: Get the USB cable and connect the larger end of it to the printer.
Displaying Images on a TV Displaying Images on a TV By connecting to a TV, you can view images as a slide show and play video clips. Select a compatible TV system in "SETUP" menu. Connect the A/V (Audio/Video) cable to the A/V inputs of a TV.
Chapter 6 Adjusting the Camera Settings Using the Setup Menu The Setup menu allows you to adjust the default settings of this camera. Slide the mode switch to Press "Menu" button and select "SETUP". Press "OK" button to enter the "SETUP"...
Using the Setup Menu Setting Digital Zoom This function allows you to activate digital zoom function. "SETUP" menu, select "DIGITAL ZOOM". Select "ON" or "OFF". Press "OK" button to confirm the setting. Setting AF Illuminator Sometimes in low-light situations, the camera will use the red AF illuminator on the front of the camera to aid in focusing.
Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings Setting Image Review This function allows you to review the image for 2 seconds after taking a picture menu, select "IMAGE REVIEW". Select "ON" or "OFF". Press "OK" to confirm the setting. Formatting the Memory This function allows you to delete all of the images, data, information, and folders in your memory card or internal memory.
Using the Setup Menu Imprinting the Date and Time When printing your pictures out or displaying pictures, you can decide whether to imprint the date and time on the pictures or not. menu, select "DATE IMPRINT". Select "DATE & TIME", "DATE" or "OFF". Press "OK"...
Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings Setting LCD Brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness value here. menu, select "LCD BRIGHTNESS". on the four-way button to adjust the brightness value. Press "OK" button to confirm the setting.
Using the Setup Menu Setting Camera Sound You can adjust the playback volume and the sounds that the camera makes when you turn it on, press a button, or take a picture. SOUND menu, select "SOUND". on the four-way button to select SOUND "SHUTTER", "START-UP", or "BUTTONS".
Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings Setting TV System Both NTSC and PAL are TV broadcast systems. The NTSC system is mainly used in the USA, Japan, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, Korea and Taiwan. The PAL system is used in western Europe such as Germany, England, Switzerland, Holland, Italy (except for France) and Australia, Singapore, Thailand and China.
Using the Setup Menu Setting Power Saving Function To save the battery power, you can set the camera or LCD monitor to turn off automatically when it is not in use for a fixed time. menu, select "AUTO POWER OFF" and then press "OK".
Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings Changing the USB Connection Mode You can change the USB connection mode depending on whether the USB cable is to be connected to a computer (STORAGE, PC CAM) or a printer (PICTBRIDGE). menu, select "USB".
Using the Setup Menu Using PictBridge You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge, and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. PictBridge is a standard established by the Camera and Image Products Association (CIPA). "SETUP"...
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Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings The total number of pictures you have selected and the number of copies that you SELECTED IMAGES set appear on the screen. Press "OK" button PRINTS to print or press "Menu" button to return to the PictBridge menu. PRINT PRINT REMOVE...
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Using the Setup Menu A message will appear on the screen as left figure, if there are no DPOF settings NO SETTING! currently on the camera to control the PLEASE SET IN DPOF printing operation. Go to set "DPOF" settings. See page 62. PRINT PRINT To stop and cancel printing, press the "OK"...
Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings Resetting Your Camera You can restore the settings to default by using "LOAD DEFAULT" function. menu, select "RESET" and then press "OK". A confirmation dialogue will be displayed. Select "OK" to reset your camera. Press "OK"...
Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The camera does not The power is off Press the power button to work turn it on Reload the battery correctly The battery is inserted incorrectly Replace battery with new The battery power is low or drained The picture cannot be Slide the mode switch to...
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Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The images are blurry The camera is moving Hold the camera steady or when you press the use a tripod when taking shutter release button. pictures The focus brackets are Position the focus brackets not positioned on the on your subject subject...
Warning Indicators and Messages Display Display When ... Solution Date/time has The system detects that the Reset the date/time. See been lost! camera has lost date/ time page 20. after you turn it on. Memory card is locked. Slide the switch on the Card locked! memory card to unlock.
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Warning Indicators and Messages Display Display When ... Solution Not support! The selected image cannot Ensure that images are the be displayed for playback proper type for your camera. due to an unsupported type with this image. Image error! ERR! The selected image cannot Use image processing soft- be displayed for playback...
Specifications Type • Recording media exchangeable 3x zoom digital camera with monitor LCD. Effective Pixels • 8 Mega pixels Image Capture Unit • Sensor : 1/1.8 inch-type interline CCD • Image Size : 3296x2472 [8M] 2816x2112 [6M] 2304x1728 [4M] 1600x1200 [2M] 640x480 [VGA] Lens •...
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Specifications Viewfinder • Real image optical viewfinder LCD Monitor • 2.0" • Frame coverage : approx. 90% ~ 100% Shutter • 2-1/2000 Exposure • Exposure mode Program/ Tv/ Av/ Manual • Metering mode Full Area / Central / Spot • Exposure Compensation +/- 2.0 Ev (1/3 Ev Step) Sensitivity •...
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I/O External • DC input DC 5V adaptor (regular plug) • Video output NTSC and PAL (selectable) • PC connection Mini-plug type USB, mini USB connector for serial cable Power Sources • Rechargeable Li-ion batteries. • AC adaptor (DC 5 volt) Dimensions •...
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