I am a film student in Edinburgh. I'm into music, guitars, the internet, film and photography.
I am a film student in Edinburgh. I'm into music, guitars, the internet, film and photography.
Member since:22.04.2003
Reviews:1
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!
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oooo this sounds nice... then i could actually take a decent pic of myself without all the hassle and crap that other cameras give me.. great first op... welcome to ciao and take care... 'peaches n beans'
blueduck 22.04.2003 20:48
Great op, sounds like a decent camera for the money.
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