JVC GC-A55 Review

The GC-A55 is the double digital solution you were searching for. This camera is both a digital still camera and a webcam. The GC-A55 boasts a 1.3 Mega-pixel Image Sensor (CMOS), 1.5 inch TFT LCD Display, built-in 8mb flash memory, SD/MMC card slot and a built-in flash. The Digital Still resolution is up to SXGA (1280x1024) with the ability for moving picture (video clip) and video output. This one box solution comes with the camera driver, instructions, Roxio Photo Suite/ photo Vista, USB cable, video cable, 2 AA batteries, hand strap, camera pouch and a quick start guide.

Specifications

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General
Model Name: JVC GC-A55
Model Number: GC-A55
Camera Format: Compact
Currently Manufactured: No
Retail Price: $169.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:
Date Available: 2003-03-02
Remote Control: No
Remote Control Type: n/a
Tripod Mount:
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System: Windows
Weight: 130 g
4.5 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size: 108 x 59 x 36 mm
4.3 x 2.3 x 1.4 in
Warranty in Months: 3

Image Capture
Model Name: JVC GC-A55
Image Resolution: 1280x1024, 640x480
Movie Resolution: 320x240
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels): 1.30
CCD Size (inches):
CCD Filter Type:
CCD Manufacturer: Unknown CMOS
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:
Quality Levels:

Lens
Model Name: JVC GC-A55
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Digital Zoom: Yes
Digital Zoom Values: 2x
Auto Focus: No
Auto Focus Type: n/a
Auto Focus Assist Light? n/a
Auto Focus Min Illum: n/a
Auto Focus Step: n/a
Manual Focus: No
Manual Focus Steps: n/a
Normal Focus Range: 120 cm to Infinity
49.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture: f/3.0
Max Aperture: f/3.0
Aperture Range Description: f/3.0
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type: None

Display
Model Name: JVC GC-A55
Optical Viewfinder: Yes
Optical VF Type: Optical
Optical VF Accuracy:
LCD Viewfinder: Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches): 1.5
LCD Resolution (pixels):
Max Playback Zoom:

Exposure
Model Name: JVC GC-A55
ISO Settings:
ISO Rating Max:
Number of White Balance Settings: 5
White Balance Settings: Auto, Sun, Shade, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Manual White Balance: No
Longest Shutter Time: 1/15
Shortest Shutter Time: 1/2000
Exp Adj Range: 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size: 0.50 EV
Metering Modes:
Spot Metering: No
Aperture Priority: No
Shutter Priority: No
Full Manual Exposure: No
Self Timer:

Flash
Model Name: JVC GC-A55
Internal Flash: Yes
No of Flash Modes:
Flash Modes: Unknown
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):
Flash Range Description: Unknown
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash: No
Ext Flash Connection: n/a

Image Storage
Model Name: JVC GC-A55
Usable Memory Types: SD/MMC
Other Memory Types: 8MB Built-In
Memory Included (MB): 8.0
Uncompressed Format: None
CCD Raw Format: No
Compressed Format: JPEG
Movie File Format: AVI (MotionJPEG)

Connectivity
Model Name: JVC GC-A55
Video Out: Yes
Video Mode Switchable: Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections: USB 1.1
Other Connection:
Included Software: Roxio Photo Suite/ PhotoVista
OS Compatibility: Windows

Performance Timing
Model Name: JVC GC-A55
Startup Time:
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag, Full AF:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:
Cycle Time Min Res:
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (fps):
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
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Power
Model Name: JVC GC-A55
Battery Form Factor: 2 x AA
Usable Battery Types: Alkaline disposable
Batteries Included: 2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery Charger Included: No
More Information

Model Name:
JVC GC-A55
Notes & Features: Can function as a USB webcam, QVGA (320x240) at 30FPS or VGA (640x480) at 20FPS.

Review

Its boasts lots of features at an affordable price. It comes with a handy remote control. The camcorder has a USB port for transferring the digital stills and a DV port for transferring movies from tape.

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JVC GC-A50 Review

Compact, stylish design. Versatile, creative Performance. That is your initial reaction to the GC-A50. This is the double digital solution you were searching for. This camera is both a digital still camera and a webcam. The GC-A50 boasts a 1.3 Mega-pixel Image Sensor (CMOS)and a built-in 8mb flash memory. The Digital Still resolution is up to SXGA (1280x1024) with the ability for moving picture (video clip) and video output. This one box solution comes with the camera driver, instructions, ULead Photo express 4.0 SE, USB cable, video cable, 1x AA battery, hand & neck strap, camera stand and a quick start guide.

Specifications

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General
Model Name: JVC GC-A50
Model Number: GC-A50
Camera Format: Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured: No
Retail Price: $159.00
Street Price: $108.00
Price Update Date: 2005-02-21
Date Available: 2003-03-02
Remote Control: No
Remote Control Type: n/a
Tripod Mount:
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System: Windows
Weight: 42 g
1.5 oz
Weight With Batteries? No
Size: 60 x 48 x 20 mm
2.4 x 1.9 x 0.8 in
Warranty in Months: 3

Image Capture
Model Name: JVC GC-A50
Image Resolution: 1280x1024, 640x480
Movie Resolution: 320x240
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels): 1.30
CCD Size (inches):
CCD Filter Type:
CCD Manufacturer: Unknown CMOS
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:
Quality Levels:

Lens
Model Name: JVC GC-A50
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:

Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values: Unknown
Auto Focus: No
Auto Focus Type: n/a
Auto Focus Assist Light? n/a
Auto Focus Min Illum: n/a
Auto Focus Step: n/a
Manual Focus: No
Manual Focus Steps: n/a
Normal Focus Range: 100 cm to Infinity
40.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture: f/3.0
Max Aperture: f/3.0
Aperture Range Description: f/3.0
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type: None

Display
Model Name: JVC GC-A50
Optical Viewfinder: Yes
Optical VF Type: Optical
Optical VF Accuracy:
LCD Viewfinder: No
LCD VF Accuracy: n/a
LCD Size (inches):
LCD Resolution (pixels):
Max Playback Zoom:

Exposure
Model Name: JVC GC-A50
ISO Settings:
ISO Rating Max:
Number of White Balance Settings: 1
White Balance Settings: Auto
Manual White Balance: No
Longest Shutter Time:
Shortest Shutter Time:
Exp Adj Range:
Exp Adj Step Size:
Metering Modes:
Spot Metering: No
Aperture Priority: No
Shutter Priority: No
Full Manual Exposure: No
Self Timer: 10

Flash
Model Name: JVC GC-A50
Internal Flash: No
No of Flash Modes: n/a
Flash Modes: n/a
Flash Guide Number (Meters): n/a
Flash Range Default ISO (meters): n/a
Flash Range Description: n/a
No of Flash "Pops": n/a
Ext Flash: No
Ext Flash Connection: n/a

Image Storage
Model Name: JVC GC-A50
Usable Memory Types:
Other Memory Types: 8MB built-in flash memory
Memory Included (MB): 8.0
Uncompressed Format: None
CCD Raw Format: No
Compressed Format: JPEG
Movie File Format: AVI

Connectivity
Model Name: JVC GC-A50
Video Out: Yes
Video Mode Switchable: Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections: USB 1.1
Other Connection: None
Included Software: ULead Photo Express 4.0 SE
OS Compatibility: Windows

Performance Timing
Model Name: JVC GC-A50
Startup Time:
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag, Full AF:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:
Cycle Time Min Res:
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (fps):
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:

Power
Model Name: JVC GC-A50
Battery Form Factor: 1 x AA
Usable Battery Types: Alkaline disposable
Batteries Included: 1 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery Charger Included: No

More Information
Model Name:
JVC GC-A50
Notes & Features: Can function as a USB webcam, QVGA (320x240) at 15FPS or VGA
(640x480) at 3FPS

Review

"Small and easily accessible camera"
Pros:It is small and lightweight so it can easily fit inside your pocket
Cons:there is no flash

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DIGIMAX A403 Review

August 2006

Image Sensor
Type 1/2.5? CCD (MN39620)
Effective Pixels Approx. 4.0 Mega-pixel
Total Pixels Approx. 4.3 Mega-pixel

Lens
Focal Length Lens f=6.1mm (35mm film equivalent:36mm)
F No. F3.2 / F7.0
Digital Zoom Still Image mode: 1.0X ~ 5.0X
Play mode 1.0X ~ 7.0X(depends on Image size)

Viewfinder
LCD Monitor 2.0" color TFT LCD (115K)

Focusing
Type Fixed focus with two steps manual adjustment
Range Macro: 0.2m, Normal:1.0m~infinity 8

Shutter
Type Mechanical and Electronic shutter
Speed 3 - 1/1000 sec.
(8 ?1/1000sec.in Night Mode)

Exposure
Control Programmed AE
Metering: Multi, Spot

Compensation ?EV (0.5EV steps)
ISO Equivalent Auto,100,200,400

Flash
Modes Auto, Auto & Red - eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off
Range 0.2M ~ 3M

Sharpness Soft, Normal, Vivid
Effect Color: Normal, B&W, Sepia, Negative, Red, Green, Blue, RGB, Highlight, Composite, Photo Frame
Voice Memo Voice Recording (depend on memory size and battery capacity)
Voice Memo on Still Image (max. 10.sec)
Date Imprinting Off, Date, Date & Time (User selectable)
Still image Mode: Auto, Program, Scene* Scene : (Night, Portrait, Landscape, Fireworks, Dawn, Sunset,
Backlight,Beach/Snow Continuous: Single, Continuous, AEB
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Sunset, Fluorescent (H), Fluorescent (L),Tungsten, Custom

Storage
Media
Internal memory: Approx. 8MB flash memory External memory: SD card /High Speed MMC
(1GB Guaranteed)
File Format Still Image: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.2, PictBridge 1.0
Movie Clip: AVI (MJPEG)
Audio: WAV
Image Size 4M : 2272: 2272x1704 pixels,
3M : 2048: 2048x1536 pixels
2M : 1600: 1600x1200 pixels,
1M : 1024: 1024x 768 pixels,
VGA: 640: 640 x 480 pixels

Capacity(16/32MB) Approx. :
2272 : Superfine:4pcs, Fine:7pcs, Normal:11pcs
2048 : Superfine:5pcs, Fine:9pcs, Normal:14pcs
1600 : Superfine:8pcs, Fine:15pcs, Normal:22pcs
1024 : Superfine:18pcs, Fine:32pcs, Normal:43pcs
640 : Superfine:42pcs, Fine:62pcs, Normal:75pcs

Self-Timer 10 sec., 2 sec., Double self timer (10sec. & 2sec.)
Image Play Type: Single image / Thumbnails / Slide show/ Movie clip Editing:Rotation, Trimming, Resizing
Interface Digital output connector: USB 2.0
Power Source Primary battery : 2pcs x AA alkaline, 1pcs x CR-V3 [AA Alkaline ? standard inspection
base on Duracell battery][CR-V3 ? standard inspection base on Panasonic CR-V3
battery]

Rechargeable battery : 2pcs x AA Ni-MH
Dimensions(WxHxD) 96.4 x 53 x 28.4 mm
Weight Approx. 98g

Software
Camera Driver Storage Driver (Windows98/98SE/)
Application Digimax Master

For Windows PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 450MHz (XP : Pentium II 700MHz)
Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XPMinimum 64MB RAM (Over 128MB recommended)
200MB of available hard-disk space (Over 1GB recommend) USB port CD-ROM drive
1024?68 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor (24-bit color display
recommended) DirectX 9.0 or later

For Machintosh Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 10.0~10.3 or later Minimum 64MB RAM 110MB of available
hard-disk spac USB port CD-ROM drive QuickTime 6.01 or later for Movie Clip

DIGIMAX 430 Review

4.0 Mega-Pixel high resolution digital camera. Thanks to a high resolution CCD of 4.0 million effective pixels, clear and detailed prints as large as A4 are possible.By applying advanced image processing functions, subjects are brighter and more natural looking.

Specifications:

Image Sensor
Type 1/2.5?CCD
Effective Pixels Approx. 4.0 Mega-pixel
Total Pixels Approx.4.2 Mega-pixel

Lens
Focal Length SHD Lens f = 5.8 (35mm film equivalent : 35mm)
F No. F3.2
Digital Zoom Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 4.0X Play mode : 1.0X ~ 8.0X (depends on imagesize)
Viewfinder LCD Monitor 1.5" color TFT LCD

Focusing
Type TTL auto focus
Range Normal : 60cm ~ infinity Macro : 6 ~ 60cm

Shutter
Type Mechanical and Electronic shutter
Speed 4 ~ 1/2,000 sec. (8 ~ 1/2,000 sec. in Night Scene mode)

Exposure
Control Program AE Metering : Multi, Spot
Compensation ±2EV (0.5EV steps)
ISO Equivalent Auto, 100, 200, 400

Flash
Modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash Slow sync, Flash off
Range 0.2 ~ 2.0m
Recharging Time Approx. 5 sec.

Sharpness Soft, Normal, Vivid
Effect Normal, B&W, Sepia
Voice Memo Voice Recording (max. 1 hour) Voice Memo on Still Image (max. 10 sec.)
Still image Modes: Auto, Night, Myset, Text mode Shooting: Single, Continuous, AEB
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Movies With audio (recording time : memory capacity dependent) Size : 320x240, 640x480

Storage
Media Internal memory : 32MB flash memory External memory (optional):MS
Duo (Upto128MB guaranteed)
File Format Still Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF, DPOF
Movies: AVI (MJPEG)
Image Size 2272 : 2272x1704 pixels 2048 : 2048x1536 pixels 1600 : 1600x1200 pixels,
1024 : 1024x768 pixels 640 : 640x480 pixels
Capacity(16/32MB) 2272 : Super fine 14, Fine 28, Normal 43 2048 : Super fine 16, Fine 35, Normal
53 1600 : Super fine 29, Fine 58, Normal 80 1024 : Super fine 67, Fine 142,
Normal 165 640 : Super fine 159, Fine 306, Normal 360 * These figures are
measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and may vary depending on
shooting conditions and camera settings.

Self-Timer 2 sec, 10 sec, Double self
Image Play Type : Single image, Thumbnails, Slide show, Movies Editing : Trimming, Resizing
Interface Digital output connector : USB Audio : Mono Video output : NTSC, PAL (user
selectable) DC power input connector : 5.0V
Power Source Primary battery : CP1 Rechargeable battery : Self Charging System SLB-1037
(1,000mAh, 3.7V) AC Adapter : SAC-51(5.0V,2.0A) * Included battery may vary
depending on sales region.
Dimensions(WxHxD) 97 x 60 x 15.4 mm
Weight Approx. 90g (without batteries and card)

Software
Camera Driver Storage Driver (Windows98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 9.x or later)
Application Digimax Viewer, Arcsoft PhotoImpression 4.0, Digimax Reader

For Windows PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz (XP: Pentium II 300MHz)
Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP Minimum 32MB RAM (XP: 128MB) 140MB of
available hard-disk space USB port CD-ROM drive 800×600 pixels, 16-bit color
display compatible monitor (24-bit color display recommended) For Machintosh
Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 9.x-10.2 Minimum 64

Review

With multiple flash modes, adjustable white balance and automatic ISO sensitivity, the Digimax 430 truly has everything consumers have come to expect from a high-end 4 megapixel digital camera – except the price tag. USB and user selectable NSTC/PAL connectors allow for high-speed transfer to a PC. The Digimax 430 has 32MB of internal memory, and also features a built in Multi Memory Card Slot that is memory Stick Duo and SD/MMC compatible. The camera ships with a 32MB SD memory card, providing users with 64MB of memory that’s ready to use right out of the box

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Sony Mavica FD 200 Review

The new Mavica MVC-FD100 and MVC-FD200 from Sony are like two peas in a pod. They would look completely identical were it not for their accent colour: the 1.2 megapixel FD100 is blue, and the 2.0 megapixel FD200 is grey. Although their resolution is different, in all other aspects these 2 cameras are one and the same, hence this combined

Specifications

More information Announced 08-Jan-02
Format Compact
Price(street) US$500
Also known as
Camera body
Release Status
Max resolution 1600 x 1200
Low resolution 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h 4:3
Effective pixels 1.9 million
Sensor photo detectors 2.1 million
Sensor size 1/2.7 " (5.27 x 3.96 mm)
Sensor type CCD
Colour filter array RGB
Sensor manufacturer Sony
ISO rating Auto, 100, 200, 400
Zoom wide (W) 37 mm
Zoom tele (T) 111 mm (3 x)
Digital zoom Yes, 2x
Image stabilization No
Auto Focus Yes
Manual Focus Yes
Auto focus type Unknown
Normal focus range 19.2 mm
Macro focus range 3 cm
White balance override 4 positions
Aperture range F3.8 - F3.9
Min shutter 2 sec
Max shutter 1/500 sec
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash guide no. 2.5 m (8.2 ft) 5 m
External flash No
Flash modes Low,Normal,High
Exposure compensation -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
Metering Center weighted, Spot
Aperture priority No
Shutter priority No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread 37 mm
Continuous Drive No
Movie Clips Yes, MPEG
Remote control No
Tripod mount Yes
Self-timer 10 sec
Timelapse recording No
Orientation sensor No
Storage types Disk 3.5" (2x speed) or MemoryStick (slot)
Storage included 1.44 MB floppy
Uncompressed format TIFF
Compressed format JPEG
Quality Levels Fine, Standard
Viewfinder No
LCD 2.5 "
LCD Pixels 123,000
Video out Yes
USB Yes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) No
Battery / Charger Yes
Battery InfoLithium (NP-F330) & charger
Weight (inc. batteries) 520 g (18.3 oz)
Dimensions 142 x 104 x 77 mm (5.6 x 4.1 x 3 in)

Sony DSC T10 Review

Sony has today launched the colorful 7-megapixel Cyber-Shot DSC-T10 camera. The DSC-T10 features sensitivity up to ISO 1000, Sony's Super Steady Shot OIS, a 3x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, 56MB of internal memory and a 2.5-inch LCD.

Specifications

More information Announced 02-Aug-06
Discussion Sony Talk Forum
Max resolution 3072 x 2304
Low resolution 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1632 x 1224
Image ratio w:h 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels 7.1 million
Sensor photo detectors 7.2 million
Sensor size 1/2.5 "
Sensor type CCD
Colour filter array RGB
Sensor manufacturer Sony
ISO rating Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Zoom wide (W) 38 mm
Zoom tele (T) 114 mm (3 x)
Digital zoom Yes
Image stabilization Yes, Lens
Auto Focus Yes
Manual Focus Yes, 5 steps
Auto focus type TTL
Normal focus range 50 cm
Macro focus range 1 cm
White balance override 5 positions
Aperture range F3.5/F5.6 - F4.4/F10
Min shutter 1 sec
Max shutter 1/1000 sec
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash guide no. 3.4 m (11.1 ft) 4 m
External flash No
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, On, Off, Slow Sync
Exposure compensation -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
Metering Multi-Segment, Center weighted, Spot
Aperture priority No
Shutter priority No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread No
Continuous Drive Yes
Movie Clips Yes, 640 x 480, 30 fps
Remote control No
Tripod mount Yes
Self-timer 10 sec
Timelapse recording No
Orientation sensor No
Storage types Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo + Internal
Storage included 56 MB Internal
Uncompressed format
Compressed format JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Quality Levels Fine, Standard
Viewfinder No
LCD 2.5 "
LCD Pixels 230,000
Video out Yes
USB Yes, 2.0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) No
Battery / Charger Yes
Battery InfoLithium (NP-FT1) & charger
Weight (inc. batteries) 168 g (5.9 oz)
Dimensions 90 x 55 x 21 mm (3.5 x 2.2 x 0.8 in)

Review

Sony's Cyber Shot DSC-T10 delivers an attractive pocket camera with decent image quality, this time in multiple colors, too.
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