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General| Megapixel | 12.1 MP |
|---|---|
| Camera type | Compact camera |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Image sensor size | 1/2.3 \ |
| Maximum image resolution | 4000 x 3000 pixels |
| Digital zoom | 4 x |
| Optical zoom | 20 x |
| Combined zoom | 80 x |
| Focal length range | 5 - 100 mm |
| Interface | USB |
| Digital SLR | No |
| Camera shutter speed | 1 - 1/3200 s |
| Effective sensor resolution | 12100000 pixels |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows XP SP2-3 / Vista (inc. SP1-2) Mac OS X v10.4 - 10.5 |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) | 28 - 560 mm |
| Focus | TTL |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | continuous auto focus, single auto focus |
| Closest focusing distance | 0 m |
| ISO sensitivity | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, AUTO |
| Light exposure modes | aperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE |
| Flash modes | Slow synchronization |
| Flash range (tele) | 1 - 3.7 m |
| Flash range (wide) | 0.50 - 6.8 m |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30 fps |
| Video formats supported | MOV |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 \ |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 230000 pixels |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Scene modes | beach, Close-up (macro), Fireworks, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Landscape (scenery) |
| Photo effects | black&white, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid |
| White balance | auto, Cloudy, daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten |
| Camera playback | Thumbnails |
| Image processor | DIGIC 4 |
| Playback zoom (max) | 2 x |
| Product color | Black |
| Battery type | AA |
| Battery technology | Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) |
| Number of batteries supported | 4 |
| Bundled software | ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
| Compatible memory cards | mmc, sd, sdhc |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 86.9 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 124 mm |
| Height | 88.3 mm |
| Weight | 560 g |
Verify package contents, insert batteries/memory card, and set initial camera configurations.
Learn to press the shutter, take pictures, view images, erase, print, and shoot movies.
How to connect the camera to a computer and transfer photos and videos.
Information on included and optional camera accessories.
Overview of camera parts, mode dial, control dial, and buttons.
How information is displayed and how to navigate camera menus.
How to change sound settings, screen brightness, and reset camera defaults.
Configuring power saving, using clock functions, and adjusting the viewfinder.
Techniques for portraits, landscapes, night, indoor, and specific scene modes.
How to use special scene modes for optimal results in specific situations.
How to use digital zoom, focus lock, and manual focus.
How to use self-timers and face detection for group photos.
How to use Program AE, exposure compensation, and flash settings.
Changing image size, quality, ISO, white balance, and color tones.
How to use continuous shooting, macro modes, and self-timers.
Advanced features for shooting movies, including image quality and sound.
How to search, view, protect, erase, and organize images.
How to trim, resize, add effects, and correct images.
How to select and prepare images for printing using DPOF.
Customizing power saving, display, file numbering, and other functions.
How to register shooting menus and assign functions to buttons.
How to replace the camera's internal date/time backup battery.
How to power the camera using AC adapter and use external flashes.
Troubleshooting steps for power, lens, shooting, and playback issues.
Explanation of error messages and their corresponding solutions.
Reference table showing function availability across different shooting modes.
Lists and describes the Shooting, Setup, Playback, and Print menus.
Important safety and handling guidelines for the camera and memory cards.
Technical details and specifications of the camera.
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