Nichimen announces two new digicams! By
Michael R. Tomkins, The Imaging Resource
(Wednesday, February 21, 2001 - 14:28 EST)Nichimen subsidiary NH Japan Holdings announces two new digital cameras in its amusingly named 'Che-ez' line... Say 'Che-ez'! ;)
The digitalcamera.gr.jp website has reported on two new digital cameras from NH Japan Holdings, a subsidiary of global trading company Nichimen Corp. The cameras, part of NH's 'Che-ez' line, are a 1.3 megapixel fixed focal length model with built-in flash, and a 0.3 megapixel keychain camera. Further details are as follows:
NH Che-ez! G2
General
Model Number:
G2
Camera Format:
Compact
Retail Price:
Unknown
Date Available:
2001-04-30 (Japan only)
Image Capture
Image Sensor:
1/3" 1.3 megapixel CMOS
Image Resolution:
1280 x 960
Display
Optical Viewfinder:
Yes (Real Image type)
LCD Viewfinder:
No
Flash
Internal Flash:
Yes
Image Storage
Flash Memory:
SmartMedia
Memory Included (MB):
8MB
More Information
Size:
72 x 112 x 38 mm; 2.8 x 4.4 x 1.5 in
Notes & Features:
Has 2x digital zoom, movie mode (up to 10 seconds, resolution unspecified), USB connectivity. Can be used as a tethered PC camera or webcam.
NH Che-ez! babe
General
Model Number:
babe
Camera Format:
Ultra Compact
Retail Price:
Unknown
Date Available:
2001-04-30 (Japan only)
Image Capture
Image Sensor:
1/3" 300,000 pixel CMOS
Image Resolution:
640 x 480
Display
Optical Viewfinder:
Yes (Real Image type)
LCD Viewfinder:
No
Flash
Internal Flash:
No
Image Storage
Flash Memory:
Built-in SDRAM
Memory Included (MB):
2MB
More Information
Weight:
45 g; 1.6 oz
Weight With Batteries?
Unknown
Size:
65 x 51 x 32 mm; 2.6 x 2.0 x 1.3 in
Notes & Features:
Uses SDRAM memory so relies on battery power to store images. If batteries run down or are removed, images are lost. Has movie mode (up to 8 seconds, resolution unspecified), USB connectivity. Can be used as a tethered PC camera or webcam. Is designed to be used as a keychain!