BenQ the Netherlands, a manufacturer of digital lifestyle devices, introduced a new addition to its digital compact camera line-up, the BenQ DC E310 digital still camera. The BenQ DC-E310 camera incorporates a 3.2 effective Megapixel CMOS image sensor, a fixed lens with an aperture of f/2.8, QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) video mode with sound and a 1.5 inch TFT LCD with 50,200 pixels for rendering of photos. The BenQ E310 camera is developed for 'fist adopters' or entry level users who demand a convenient way of taking pictures. The camera settings of the BenQ DC-E310 enhance the simplicity and functionality of making pictures. The BenQ E310 digital camera will be available from the middle of June 2006.
Compact camera
The New BenQ E310 features a user-friendly interface for easy operation. The TFT LCD on the back of the camera ensures a direct view at the recorded images. The BenQ DC E310 incorporates an image processor that enables high resolution (interpolated) images of 5 Megapixels and supports PictBridge standard to ensure easy and fast Direct Print when the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer. Furthermore the BenQ E310 can also function as a webcam. The dimensions of the camera are only 89.5 x 56 x 24 mm with a weight of 82 g.
Features
- 3.2 Megapixels effective
- 1.5 inch LCD monitor
- Focus distance macro: 40 cm
- Fixed focus lens
- CMOS image sensor
- 2x AAA format batteries
- PictBridge support
- USB 1.1 interface
- QVGA video with 15 fps
- Secure Digital support
- Weight 82 g
- Dimensions: 89.5 x 56 x 24 mm
- Availability: middle of June 2006
About BenQ
The BenQ Group is currently comprised of ten companies that operate independently while sharing resources and leveraging synergies among them. The BenQ Group companies include AU Optronics Corporation, the world?s third largest manufacturer of LCD panels; Darfon Electronics Corporation; Daxon Technology Inc; Airoha Technology Corporation; Copax Photonics Corporation; Darly Venture Inc; BenQ Guru Software Co., Ltd; Philips BenQ Digital Storage; and Cando Corporation. 2004 revenues for BenQ Group exceeded US$10.8 billion dollars.
