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Affordable
Digital Camera
Buying Tips !
(Cheap Digital Cameras!)
No-frills camera for anyone who
wants to take quick snapshots but not spend a pile of
cash. Here's a few good starter cameras if you are just
getting into digital photography.
* Pocket DV
* EZMega Cam
* EZi210
* DSC-U10 Sony
* Logitech Pocket Camera
* l'espion Digital Camera:
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Cheap Digital Cameras
Pocket
DV
The
Pocket DV 3100 Price $129./ $80. The Pocket DV
looks expensive, but it's not the Pocket DV is a fun cheap
digital camera. The pocket DV looks a lot like the more
expensive camcorder used for video recording but it's
not a camcorder. You can take 2.5 Min's of AVI video,
15 still pictures at (2040 x 1536) and 20 still pictures
at (1600 x 1200) with the Pocket DV 16MB of internal memory.
Set focus has only two settings zoom in/ zoom out, that
is you turn the lens to landscape or close-ups. Full
Pocket DV Review Page Here!
Pros: Fun, cheap (only
$129. on the web $80.), cool, good for taking pictures
and short videos. Uses 2 AA batteries. You can use to
video conference on your PC. Good 3.1 Megapixels digital
pictures.
Cons: No flash, only 16MB
of internal memory, you get only 2 Min's of videos you
need to buy more memory for more video.
www.aiptek.com
Rating
5 out of 5 WebTechGeeks!
~ 
EZMega
Cam!
The
$79. EZMega Cam 1 megapixel quality digital camera. If
you're looking for an cheap way to get megapixel-quality
digital images, you better check out the dual-mode EZMega
Cam Plus from Ezonics. This digital camera combines a
high-quality digital still camera with a top of the line
SVGA PC digital video camera, all at a fraction of the
cost of similar high-end professional gear.
The EZMega Cam records up to 2 minutes of video when
detached from its PC cradle, and unlimited video and sound
when tethered to a PC via a USB connection. The camera
uses a CMOS image sensor to capture video images at a
maximum rate of 30 frames per second at 352 x 288-dpi
resolution--true full-motion video speeds--for sharing
with friends and family on the Web, videoconference hosting,
or for playback on a PC.
You can send your friends, family or business associates
Video-mail instead of just plain old e-mail. With your
EZMega Cam system and the included software you can attach
video to the normal e-mails you send everyday.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Image Sensor: 1 Mega Pixels CMOS
DSC Image Resolution:
Best: 2 Mega Pixel (Interpolation) High: 1 Mega Pixel,
Normal: 680x480 Pixel. PC Camera Resolution: 640 x 480
@ 15 fps, 352 x 288 @ 30 fps
Internal Storage: 8 MB Flash Memory
External Storage(compatible): SmartMedia 32MB-128MB
Viewfinders: 1.4” Color LCD & Optical
Interface: Mini USB
visit www.ezonics.com.
EZMega Cam
Price: $79.99
EZ-i210
EZi210.
For $149.00 you get 2.1 Mega Pixels digital camera, that's
only $59. more then EZMega Cam 1 Mega Pixels digital camera.
This digital still camera records video and sound using
a built in microphone. After your done taking pictures
or recording video, plug it into your pc's usb port and
your ready to download the saved pictures.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
Maximum image resolution 2.1 MegaPixels (1600 x 1200)
by software interpolation
1.8” TFT LCD Display
Build-in 8MB Flash Memory
Digital Camera / PC Camera / Video Recorder 3-in-1 functions
Recording Video Clips without time limitation
Build-in Microphone enables real-time Audio recording
2X Digital Zoom
Supports latest Microsoft MSDC technology
Two adjustable focusing mode (Macro / Normal)
CompactFlash™ Card expansion 4~128MB
Equipped with 3 mode Flash Strobe
PC Interface USB
visit www.ezonics.com.
EZi210
Price: $149.99
DSC
U10 Cyber-shot® U Digital Camera
DSC-U10
Sony has now made capturing spontaneous photographic moments
possible. A mere 3-3/8" x 1-3/16" x 1-5/8"
in size, the DSC-U10 Cyber-shot® U is meant to go
along with you where ever you go. The DSC U10 lets you
capture that telling moment quickly and stylishly. is
cool." Boasting a silvery sheen in a teeny-tiny package,
the DSC U10 is designed, says Sony, to capture those moments
that might never have been captured before. Opening the
slide cover turns on the camera and has it ready to shoot
in less than 1 second.
Sony has made some compromises in the high resolution.
It's a 1.3-megapixel camera, which is just about enough
for 4 x 6-in. prints, but anything larger will look fuzzy.
It takes pictures at 1280 x 960 resolution and 640 x 480,
which is good for e-mail. There's also no zoom on the
5mm (33mm equivalent in 35mm cameras) f2.8 lens although
this camera is so small and light, getting close to your
subject is usually no problem.
back below the 1-in. 64,000-color TFT LCD viewfinder
switches between the various shooting modes, which include
Soft Snap, Illumination Snap and Vivid Nature Scene. You
also get the choice of special effects with Sepia, Solarize,
Black And White and Negative art modes.
Features:
* 1/2.7” 1.3 MegaPixel effective Progressive Scan
Super HAD™ CCD image sensor.
* Fast start up time and convenient slide open lens cover
make it easy to “capture the moment”
* 5mm (33mm 35mm equivalent) f2.8 lens
* 3 Area Multi-point Auto Focus, 4-step Manual Focus with
Auto Macro
* Center weighted Auto Exposure, Auto shutter speed range
1/30 ~ 1/2000 second.
* 4 Mode Intelligent Flash with TTL Pre-flash metering
and Red Eye Reduction.
* SXGA (1280x960) and VGA (640x480) Image Sizes.
* MPEG Video mail (160x112) Movie mode (w/o audio)
* USB driver for Microsoft® Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000
Pro, XP Home/Pro, Macintosh® OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2
www.sonystyle.com/
DSC U10
$199.95
Logitech
Pocket Camera
Logitech
Pocket Digital Camera: Logitech announced a credit
card sized mini digital camera. The 1.3Megapixel camera
can store up to 52 pictures.
Specifications: 16MB onboard memory
holds 52 images, at either VGA resolution (native camera
format) or 1.3 Megapixel (software interpolated from VGA)
Package contents: Logitech®
Pocket Digital™ camera
6 foot USB cable - mini-USB on the camera end to standard
USB on PC side
Single mini-CD containing camera drivers, download application,
and MGI® Photosuite 4 SE
Printed QuickStart guide.
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows®
98, 98SE, Millennium, 2000, or XP - 400 MHZ Pentium®
II, Celeron, or AMD® Athlon processor or better. Available
USB port, CD-ROM drive.
MSRP 129.95USD. www.logitech.com
l'espion
Digital Camera!
NEW
l'espion Digital Camera: Not only the worlds smallest
digital camera, but the cutest! This matchbox size digital
camera is capable of taking 80 photos 176x144 pixels and
20 high resolution photos 352x288 pixels, and can make
a short video. The l'espion can also double as a Webcam,
you can use it to talk face to face with your family and
friends.
The l'espion comes with a key chain clip so you can attach
it to your keys, that's good because you never know when
you'll need to take a quick photo. You can use the l'espion
on your PC or Mac computer using a small USB socket, and
comes with all the software and accessories needed. Price:
£39.99
Pros: Small, Cute, Fun! - Be the first to own
one! The Webtechgeek rating on this digital camera is
5 out of 5 for FUN!
You can get it here! www.digitaldreamco.com
Main Features: l'espion Digital Camera, One AAA
battery, Key chain, Pouch, Special USB Cable, CD-ROM,
Documentation. Software - ULead PhotoExpress image editing.
Affordable
Digital Camera!
If
your looking for a small and Affordable Digital
Camera you can place on top of your monitor and use as
a webcam, or take with you for those spur-of-the moment
shots look below. Note these cameras are low quality for
fun cameras.
Aiptek Pen Cam 2
Aiptek
Pen Cam 2: Price range: $99. Easily mistaken for a
highlighter pen, this pint-sized digital camera/Webcam
fits easily into the shirt pocket of any upstart James
Bond wanna-be. But don't expect international intrigue--or
particularly good pictures--to ensue. The rush to create
a smaller, cheaper, cooler multifaceted gadget, Aiptek
brings us the Pen Cam 2. Sporting a maximum resolution
of High resolution (640 x 480), the Pen Cam 2 won't win
any awards for its photographs. Just the same, the tiny
camera makes an ideal gift for kids, especially for those
in search of an easy way to take pictures for posting
on their personal Web sites.
built in 8 MB of SDRAM: 26 pictures for VGA (High Resolution)
XGA software interpolated (1024 x 768). 107 pictures for
QVGA (Low Resolution) VGA software interpolated (640 x
480). It does all this on two surprisingly long-lasting
AAA batteries. While we don't expect top-notch performance
from such an inexpensive camera, the extremely pixilated
images from the Pen Cam 2 certainly do make you appreciate
the results of better cameras. And since this device lacks
a flash, it's really best suited for outdoor daytime shots.
Giving credit where it's due, though, the Pen Cam Trio
does a surprisingly good job with color reproduction in
proper lighting.
PROS: Tiny, cheap, and fun
to play with; makes a decent Webcam. CONS: The
bad: Low resolution; lousy video frame rates; clunky software.
The bottom line: Fun for kids and teens but not for more
serious users.
Rating
4 out of 5 WebTechGeeks! ~
Interface type: USB. Specifications: Sensor
Type: 24 bit Color VGA (640 x 480) CMOS Image Sensor.
Interface Type: USB. Image Performance: 3 fps for VGA
(640 x 480). for Video Stream: 9 fps for QVGA (320 x 240).
Memory and Images: built in 8 MB of SDRAM. 26 pictures
for VGA (High Resolution) XGA software interpolated (1024
x 768). 107 pictures for QVGA (Low Resolution) VGA software
interpolated (640 x 480). TN LCD Display. Hr- VGA Mode.
Lr- QVGA Mode. Battery Low Status- Display Blinking. St-
Self Timer (10 seconds). Ct- Continuous Mode (Shooting
Video). CL- Clear All Pictures.. Dimension: 5.6"
x 1.35" x 1.0". Battery: AAA x 2 Alkaline Batteries.
Battery Capacity: Continuous Snapshots for 2 hours, Stand-by
can work about 2 weeks. USB Power: When connected to USB
port, the camera can drive power from PC. View Angle:
54 degrees. www.aiptek.com
You can buy it at most computer stores.
KODAK
EZ200
KODAK
EZ200:
Compact and convenient, the
EZ200's pocket-sized design makes it easy to take anywhere
and easy to capture those spur-of-the-moment shots.
It captured reasonably good still images and video clips.
You can E-mail, Create short video clips, 60 seconds.
Make live video calls and create personalized videos.
In PC Camera Mode, macro shots taken at the minimum
two-inch range were impressively sharp. Capture action
sequences with its burst mode. It has 4MB memory; no
flash; no preview LCD; USB based; uses a CCD for image
capture; will hold 128 320x240 still images or 60 seconds
of 160x120 video clips. Price $149. On the web I found
it for a low $115.
Rating 5 out of 5 WebTechGeeks! ~
EZ200
Product Information Index Specifications CCD Resolution:
640 x 480 Image Resolution: 640 x 480 Modes: Still -
640x480, 320x240 Video Clip - 160x120, 25FPS Burst -
5FPS Video Streaming - Up to 30FPS (320x240) Image Storage:
4MB internal memory (up to 128 pictures) Lens: 4.6 mm
Focusing: Manual Focus Distance: Still mode: 0.75m (30
inches) to infinity PC camera mode (manual): 0.05m (2
inches) to infinity Exposure Control: Auto White Balance:
Auto Shutter Speed: 1/4 to 1/500 second Aperture Range:
Fixed (f/2.3) Tripod Mount: Standard File Format: JPEG:
AVI Special Features: Video, audio, AVI, videoconferencing
Burst Capture: Yes Burst Frame Rate: 5 frames per second
Interface: USB Power: 2 AAA alkaline batteries (included)
Dimensions: WxDxH (mm) 92 x 36 x 68.6 WxDxH (inches)
2.6 x 1.4 x 2.7 Weight: Without batteries: 90 grams
(3.2 oz) With batteries: 134 grams (4.7 oz) Warranty:
One year
System
Requirements: Windows Systems: WINDOWS 98, 98SE, or
WINDOWS 2000, ME Personal computer with PENTIUM 266
MHz with MMX 32MB RAM or greater 100MB hard drive disk
space or greater CD-ROM drive Microphone (optional)
Internet connection required for videoconferencing Color
monitor with 256 colors (16 or 24-bit color recommended)
Package Contents KODAK EZ200 Digital Camera with wrist
strap Attachable camera base CD-ROMs containing: online
user's manual photo editing software video editing software
NETMEETING videoconferencing software from MICROSOFT
USB cable: 3m/118 inches 4 AAA alkaline batteries User's
guide Registration card.
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