Casio announces low-cost SD/MMC digicam!
By
Mike Tomkins
(Friday, October 19, 2001 - 00:09 EDT)
QV-2100 will reach market in Japan at a cost of ~$200...
Casio Japan has today announced a new low-cost digital camera, the QV-2100. Featuring a sensor resolution of 2.14 megapixels and a fixed focus, fixed focal-length lens, the camera comes in at just above $200 by squarely targeting the entry-level user new to digital imaging.
The QV-2100 marks an interesting departure for Casio. In the past, they've exclusively used CompactFlash and/or built-in internal memory in their cameras, including the GV-10 model which was only announced a few days ago. The QV-2100, however, is the first camera we've seen from the company which uses MultiMediaCard or Secure Digital media, as well as 16MB of built-in flash. We'd see this as a move to lower camera cost, rather than a move away from CompactFlash though; as we mentioned, Casio only just got through with announcing a CompactFlash camera, and so don't look to be abandoning the format.
Casio has not yet announced plans to bring the QV-2100 to the USA, but the camera will ship at a price of ¥25,000 (US$204) in Japan on November 28th. Full specifications are in our database, and highlights follow:
| Specification Highlights - full specifications here | | Casio QV-2100 |  | | General | | Model Number: | QV-2100 | | Camera Format: | Compact | | Price: | ¥25,000 (US$206) | | Date Available: | November 28th 2001 (Japan) | | Image Capture | | Image Sensor: | 2.14 megapixels (2.00 megapixels effective) | | Image Resolution: | 1600x1200, 800x600 | | Lens | | Focal Length (effective): | 41mm (fixed focal length) | | Digital Zoom: | 2x | | Auto Focus: | No (fixed focus) | | Manual Focus: | No | | Normal Focus Range: | 80 cm to Infinity; 32.7 in to Infinity | | Macro Focus Distance: | 20 cm; 8.2 in | | Aperture Range: | f/3.3, f/8 | | Display | | Optical Viewfinder: | Yes | | LCD Viewfinder: | Yes (1.5 inch, 61,600 pixels) | | Exposure | | ISO Settings: | Unknown | | White Balance Settings: | Auto, 4 presets | | Manual White Balance: | No | | Shutter Speeds: | 1/4 - 1/800 second | | Exp Adj Range: | +/- 2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps | | Metering Modes: | Center-weighted | | Exposure Modes: | Auto | | Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | | Flash | | Internal Flash: | Yes | | Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction | | Flash Range Description: | 0.8 - 2 meters | | Ext Flash: | No | | Image Storage | | Flash Memory: | Built-In, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital | | Memory Included: | 16MB (Built-In Internal) | | File Formats: | JPEG (Exif v2.1) | | More Information | | Weight: | 190 g; 6.6 oz | | Weight With Batteries? | No | | Size: | 108 x 67 x 44 mm; 4.3 x 2.6 x 1.7 in | | Notes & Features: | Price estimate of $206 based on conversion of Japanese street price quoted by digitalcamera.gr.jp, �25,000. Japanese production is quoted as 20,000 units per month. Availability date of November 28th, 2001 is for Japanese market; US plans unknown at this time. Complies with PRINT Image Matching, Epson's color management technology. 16MB bundled memory is built-in internal flash. Upgrade is via Secure Digital or MultiMediaCard. Can be used as a tethered USB webcam for videoconferencing etc. Battery life rated at 140 minutes playback, 120 minutes / 720 images capture with AA alkaline batteries; 300 minutes playback, 290 minutes / 1740 images capture with AA Lithium batteries; 160 minutes playback, 150 minutes / 900 images capture with NiMH rechargeable battery. Comes bundled with strap, lens cap, cap holder, video cable, USB cable, 4 x AA Alkaline disposable batteries, soft case and software CD. Optional accessories include AD-C630J AC adapter and BC-3HA AC adapter charger. USB driver and Acrobat Reader for Mac require MacOS 8.6 - 9.1, PhotoLoader and Internet Explorer w/ Outlook Express work with MacOS 7.6.1 - 9.1. Win NT 4.0 does not support USB driver. Win 95 only supports Acrobat Reader. Photohands not provided for Macintosh. Internet Explorer w/ Outlook Express not provided for PC. | | More Photos |  |  | | |
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Casio Computer Co. Ltd.
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