Standing out from the massive crowd of low-end digital cameras with it's cool, reto design -this little unit certainly caught my eye.
Having never owned a digital camera before this one, i was on a mass search for the one that was right for me. It had to me something, easy to use, small ... Read review
Advantages: Cool design which small and very easy to use Disadvantages: Cannot do close images and eats up batteries quickly
Standing out from the massive crowd of low-end digital cameras with it's cool, reto design -this little unit certainly caught my eye.
Having never owned a digital camera before this one, i was on a mass search for the one that was right for me. It had to me something, easy to use, small and look good! If you are not looking for something with too many functions to get confused by, and need quick images to replace your large and expensive ... ...is no doubt that you obtain the pictures you want from this camera, as long as you are aware of its limitations, for instance: low light and close-up shots can be a problem. But its perfect to record your day trips, nights out with friends or if you need to post pics on the internet!
You can even take up to 30 seconds of movie footage, which i admit i havn't used yet, but it's there anyway! The DC 300 mini comes with a simple editing ... more
Standing out from the massive crowd of low-end digital cameras with it's cool, reto design -this little unit certainly caught my eye.
Having never owned a digital camera before this one, i was on a mass search for the one that was right for me. It had to me something, easy to use, small and look good! If you are not looking for something with too many functions to get confused by, and need quick images to replace your large and expensive 35mm, this could be the one.
There is no doubt that you obtain the pictures you want from this camera, as long as you are aware of its limitations, for instance: low light and close-up shots can be a problem. But its perfect to record your day trips, nights out with friends or if you need to post pics on the internet!
You can even take up to 30 seconds of movie footage, which i admit i havn't used yet, but it's there anyway! The DC 300 mini comes with a simple editing package to crop, adjust light and colour and put together albums. It even has a simle movie editor package to put together short clips - ideal to send to friends and family or post on your web site. Cool!
The downfalls are barable, for instance: you must load your images on to your computer before the battery runs out, but you can get a good 100 pics in before this happens. It's a good idea to have a supply of AAA batteries nearby!
Also it can be a little hard to compose a picute, because the viewfinder is not directed through the lens. This is ok, as long as you are taking a wide shot, as close-ups can become a repetative task until you get your position right
Here are the specifications:
Total pixels 350.000 Sensor CMOS PC Camera function Yes Digital Camera Function Yes Image Resolution 640 * 480 Pixel, 320 *240Pixel Lens F=6.2mm, F No. =2.8 Lens aperture No Focusing Range 1m ~ Infinity Digital Zoom No Shutter Speed Electronic, 1/151/8000sec. Flash No White Balance No Exposure No Metering No ISO Equivalent No View Finder No Burst Mode No Movie Mode No Self-Timer 10 sec. adjustable Storage Internal 8MB SDRAM File Format BMP Connectivity USB Power Source USB 4.5-5V / 2x AAA Alkaline battery LCD Monitor No Weight 49 g, (with battery) Dimensions(W x H x D) 85 mm x 40 mm x 19.8 mm Battery charge No System Requirements Pentium MMX - Class CPU, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM, USB Port, Win XP/ME/2000/98
In conclusion, this is a great first camera for simple snaps, no fuss and a decent price. I love it!
Advantages: Small, stylish, light - weight, large image capacity and easy to use camera Disadvantages: Batteries lose power quickly
The BenQ Dc 300 mini is a camera with many good features and one of these great features is that this camera is a digital, video and a PC camera. It also uses USB connections so it makes the connection to the PC easy.
The camera is so small it can fit in the palm of your hand.
The specifications of this camera are:
Dimensions (W x D x H) 8.5cm x 2cm x 4cm
Weight 49g
Sensor resolution 0.35 megapixel
Lens 6.2mm
Image type BMP
Image capacity ... ...Internal 8MB - up to 107 photos
Battery 1 x AAA battery - alkaline
Power saving automatically turns
off after 2 mins
I found the camera to live up to my expectations which was good and I have not yet had a problem with this camera which is great so I would recommend people to get it. ...
smash123 28.10.2004
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Connections
Connector Type
1 x USB
Manufacturer's product description
The BenQ Digital Camera 300mini is specially designed to let you express your unique identity. It will draw envious looks with the geometric motifs of its styling complemented by a striking color scheme. Best of all, it's so light, so easy to carry and operate, that you'll wonder how you ever did without it. But don't think that it because it's light that it's a lightweight in terms of functionality. Still photos, Web conferencing, video segments - the BenQ Digital Camera 300mini can do it all. You can capture all the important moments in life as they happen. The camera matches a striking color combination with geometric lines, conveying a sense of fun, full of youthful vigor, perfect for wearing on the included neck strap. It's a creative accessory that best expresses your unique style. The BenQ Digital Camera 300mini is so compact that it will easily fit in your pocket. Whether hanging from a neck strap or slipped into your pocket or bag, you'll hardly notice it's there. Anytime and anywhere, you'll be ready to capture the most exciting scenes with a camera that's easy to handle with just one hand and that delivers beautiful shots almost effortlessly. The BenQ Digital Camera 300mini is extremely simple to operate. Besides being a digital camera, when connected to a desktop or notebook PC via a USB cable, it can serve as a PC camera for Web conferencing, or even as a video camera. Its easy video capture function lets you record those special moments, creating video files you can e-mail to friends so they can share in your happiest times. In addition, the BenQ Digital Camera 300mini supports Microsoft's NetMeeting, and comes with a cradle for affixing it to your PC when used as a video input device. All you need to do is connect it to your computer and get online, and the exciting possibilities of videoconferencing, distance learning, video-enhanced real-time chat, and much more are yours for the asking. One of the nicest features of the BenQ Digital Camera 300mini is its built-in USB connector. Without the need for any cables, you can attach it directly to a desktop or notebook PC and download your photos. Talk about convenience! With a large 8MB internal memory, you can take and store up to 107 full-color photographs, the equivalent of three rolls of traditional film, before downloading them to your computer. With so much capacity, the lament "I've run out of film" will become a thing of the past!
