BenQ announces two new digicams By
Michael R. Tomkins, The Imaging Resource
(Thursday, January 16, 2003 - 20:06 EST)New choices at both the middle and high end of BenQ's digital camera lineup were unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
The Benq DC2300 (described in the press release at the end of this news item) slots in between the CMOS-based 1.3 megapixel DC1500, and the CCD-based 3.3 megapixel DC3310. The new camera features a CCD imager, 2.1 megapixel resolution, and a fixed focus, fixed focal-length lens. The camera also has an AVI movie mode, 8MB of built-in memory, SD / MMC storage slot, 1.6" TFT LCD display, built-in flash, and power from AA Alkaline batteries.
The second announcement marks a new resolution high for BenQ. The DC 4500 has a 4.0 megapixel CCD imager (3.87 megapixels effective), coupled with a 3x optical zoom lens, CompactFlash storage, 1.5" TFT LCD and rechargeable AA batteries. As with the DC2300, the camera also has an AVI movie mode.
Both cameras are available immediately. The DC2300 costs $179, and the DC4500 costs $399; specifications follow:
BenQ DC2300
Model
DC2300
Sensor Type
CCD
Pixel
2.1M (1.92 effective)
Resolution
2048 x 1536 (interpolation); 1600 x 1200; 1280 x 960; 640 x 480
Optical Zoom
1X (Free-Focus)
Digital Zoom
4X
Focus Range
Normal: 51.2" to infinity
Portrait: 31.5" to 51.2"
Macro: 7.1" to 9.8"
Continuous / Burst
No
Movie Mode
AVI
Audio Mode
No
Storage Type
Built-in 8M Flash Memory & SD / MMC card
Photos
Depends on storage size
Flash Mode
Auto / On / Off / Red eye reduction / Slow Sync
LCD Display
1.6" TFT LCD
Self Timer
10 seconds
Battery
AA Alkaline X 2
Weight
4.9 oz. (without battery)
Dimension
3.7" x 2.6" x 1.6"
Bundled Software
DC2300 Driver;
ArcSoft PhotoBase;
ArcSoft PhotoImpression;
ArcSoft VideoImpression;
ArcSoft Photo Printer Pro
Accessories
Pouch, Hand Strap
UPC Code
8400460-0251-0
MSRP
$179
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BenQ DC4500
Model
DC4500
Sensor Type
CCD
Pixel
4.0M (3.87 effective)
Resolution
2848 x 2136 (interpolation); 2272 x 1704; 1024 x 768; 640 x 480
Optical Zoom
3X (Auto-Focus)
Digital Zoom
3X
Focus Range
Normal: 15.7" to infinity
Macro: 3.1" to 15.7"
Continuous / Burst
Up to 16 Frames
Movie Mode
AVI
Audio Mode
No
Storage Type
Compact Flash (16M included)
Photos
Depends on storage size
Flash Mode
Auto / On / Off / Red eye reduction
LCD Display
1.5" TFT LCD
Self Timer
10 seconds
Battery
AA Rechargeable Battery x 2 (with charger)
Weight
11.2 oz. (with battery)
Dimension
4.3" x 3.2" x 1.9"
Bundled Software
DC4500 Driver;
ArcSoft PhotoBase;
ArcSoft PhotoImpression;
ArcSoft VideoImpression;
ArcSoft Photo Printer Pro
Accessories
Hand Strap, Battery Charger
UPC Code
8400460-0237-4
MSRP
$399
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Original Source Press Release:
BenQ Expands Line-Up of Digital Cameras
New DC2300 Offers Power Performance, Style and Affordability
LAS VEGAS (January 9, 2003) - BenQ, a leading manufacturer of digital lifestyle devices, today launched the DC2300 Digital Camera. The DC2300 is the latest addition to BenQ's line of digital photography solutions.
The DC2300 possesses several key power performance features, including 2.1 mega-pixels of CCD resolution, 3.1 mega-pixels of enhanced resolution, a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1536, a 1.6-inch TFT color LCD with distinct preview/review images, dual storage mode (8MB of internal memory and SD/MMC compatible) and Histogram and Image Transformation (HIT) technology.
"With the introduction of the DC2300, BenQ now offers a wide range of digital cameras to match any lifestyle," said Wroe Cheng, product manager of Digital Imaging at BenQ. "We're able to put in a lot of features, options and power into this one camera and still maintain competitive pricing."
This snap-and-shoot digital camera provides more than two hours of power with the LCD on and boasts a 4x digital zoom and has an unlimited length of manual AVI recording.
The DC2300 is now shipping at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $169.00.
About BenQ BenQ is the second largest LCD monitor manufacturer worldwide and an industry leader in digital lifestyle devices that encompass the display, storage, imaging, input, wireless and broadband markets. BenQ has earned a prominent position by being listed as one of the top 100 IT companies in the business world by BusinessWeek's InfoTech 100 and third in the "Best Shareholder Return" rating. The company recently won the top spot for innovation in response to customers' needs by the 10th annual survey conducted by ACNielson International Research.
BenQ has more than 12,000 employees worldwide, supporting a strong global sales marketing and service network across Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. The company has manufacturing plants in Malaysia, Mexico, China and Taiwan. BenQ has research and development facilities in Taiwan (Hsinchu Lab) and China (Suzhou Software Development Center), and has amassed more than 900 global patents. For more information about BenQ, please visit our Web site at www.BenQ.com.
BenQ announces two new digicams
