The Hitachi i.mega HDC-302SLIM is an entry-level fixed focus, fixed focal length camera with a 3.1 megapixel CMOS imager, interpolated to a rather overoptimistic 8.0 megapixels. (You could almost certainly attain equal or better results performing the interpolation on a computer, but with interpolation this strong, the results are likely to be pretty blurry regardless of how the interpolation is done). Other features of the camera include a 2.0 LCD display, two-mode flash, 16MB of built-in memory, and SD card slot.

The Hitachi HDC-302SLIM will ship in Japan from May 13th, with pricing not disclosed at this time.

Hitachi i.mega HDC-302SLIM
General
Camera Type	Ultra Compact
Manufacturer	Hitachi
Model Number	HDC-302SLIM
Dimensions	3.4 x 2.2 x 0.9" 86.0 x 56.0 x 22.0mm
Weight	85.0 g 3.0 oz
Planned Availability	May 2005
Image Capture
Sensor Type	1/2" CMOS 3.16 megapixels (total) 3.15 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Image Dimensions	3264 x 2448 (8.0 megapixels, interpolated) 2592 x 1944 (5.0 megapixels, interpolated) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1280 x 960 (1.2 megapixels)
Image Quality	2 levels
Image Preview / Review
Viewfinder	No
LCD	2.0", 153,600 pixels
Lens
Lens Type	Fixed focal-length
Image Stabilization	No
Focal Length	8.3mm (actual) 44mm (35mm equivalent)
Focusing System	Fixed Focus
Focusing Range	Normal: 49" - infinity (120 cm - infinity) Macro: 6.9" - 9" (17 cm - 22 cm)
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity	100
Shutter Speed	1/4 - 1/2000 second
Exposure Modes	Program
Metering Modes	Center-weighted (64-area)
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 1/2EV increments
White Balance	Image Sensor - Auto, Sunny, Incandescent, Fluorescent
Internal Flash	Modes: Auto / Off Range: 1.2 - 2.0 m
Creative
Digital Zoom	4x
Self Timer	Yes, 10 seconds
Movie Format	AVI (Motion JPEG) without audio Max. frame-rate: 30 frames per second Max. clip length: 640 seconds () / 320 seconds ()
Storage
Recording Medium	SD/MMC, Built-in
File System	Complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Connectivity
Video	Yes
Computer	USB 1.1
Power
Battery Type	Alkaline disposable or NiMH rechargeable
Battery Form Factor	2 x AA
Product Bundle
Flash Memory	16.0MB built-in memory
Other
Internal Microphone	No
Remote Control	No
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