Digital Camera Information

BenQ, which is better known for its LCD monitor has just released three new ultra slim digital compact cameras. These are the BenQ Digital Camera X600 (November) , C500 (October) and C800 (November)

BenQ claims the DC X600 is the world’s smallest 6 megapixel digital camera which features Pentax’s Super-Multi Coating (SMC) lens, 3X Optical Zoom and a large 2.5” LTPS LCD screen with VGA movie recording at 30fps with AVI (MPEG-4) format. This ensures comfortable viewing and super smooth movie clips. The BenQ X600 additionally offers a smart photo-editing function including trimming, resizing, rotation, color filter, movie editing, which can be done via a touch of a few buttons instead of a computer. The main advantage is the ultra-thin thickness of 1.9 cm which for me, makes it an ideal accessory while on the go.

BenQ DC C500 digital is their lightest 5 mega pixels digital camera with fixed-focus lens in the market. This camera is small, portable and is coupled with a 1.7-inch high resolution LCD screen and offers PicBridge compatibility for easy printing without the need for going through the computer. The BenQ DC C500 camera also supports PC camera for video conferencing. Personally, I would rather go for a camera phone, however the price makes this tempting.

Finally, the BenQ DC C800 has an 8 mega pixels CCD sensor with 3X Optical Zoom. It also has MPEG-4 movie format and a larger 2.4” TFT LCD screen for clear and comfortable photo viewing. The camera is equipped with Printer Mode for direct printing via compatible printer and Burst Mode, which allows 4 shots to be taken per snap. The camera can be used as a Dictaphone and is bundled with 32 MB built-in memory.