Don't miss those memorable moments, so make sure you pack a BenQ Digital Camera in your pocket. Quick and easy to download. The camera goes wherever you go. Record the sounds and... more
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Advantages: Small, light, attractive, inexpensive Disadvantages: Camera shake, hard to use at first
...but if needs must then benQ provides! Good for 'extreme close-ups!' though. These are accessed via a selecter on the side which can be a bit fiddly when out on the town!
The flash can be always on, always off or auto (it decides). I've found it better to make that call yourself and then it performs fairly well. There are 5 exposure settings: auto and then 4 others for specific lighting situations, fluorescent light, overcast, sunny and tungten light. ... ...if the lighting is certain (i.e. not if some sunlight in a fluorescent lit room).
As well as picture it also includes digital sound recorder, video camera/webcam and burst fire (three shots in succession) which all work well (though the sound mic is fairly poor at any range).
PICTURE QUALITY/CAPACITY
Not bad is how i'd sum it up. The settings on the camera do take a little getting used to diverse as they are but once that is done it out performs ...
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Flash Modes: Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode
Effective Flash Range: 0.5 m - 2 m
Manufacturer's product description
Don't miss those memorable moments, so make sure you pack a BenQ Digital Camera in your pocket. Quick and easy to download. The camera goes wherever you go. Record the sounds and images of your digital life. The DC1300 not only produces brilliant 1.3-megapixel images, but also offer audio recording and the ability to make Movie Clips. The camera is an ultra-light 60g, and highly compact. Its pearl-white and silver exterior has no sharp angles, making it the coolest camera around. All in all, it is small in size, yet big in functionality.
Lens system
Type: Lens - f/2.8
Focus Adjustment: Focus free
Min Focus Range: 1.5 m
Macro Focus Range: 30-50cm
Lens Aperture: F/2.8
Additional features
Self Timer: Yes
Self Timer Delay: 10 sec
Additional Features: Auto power save
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type: Optical - real-image
Microphone
Type: Microphone - built-in
Microphone Technology: Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode: Mono
Connections
Connector Type: 1 x USB
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories: Hand strap, software kit, Hand strap
Cables Included: 1 x USB cable
Battery
Supported Battery: AAA
Supported Battery Details: 2 x AAA alkaline battery ( included )