5.0 Mega VC-R500 Digital Still Camera

    Features:
  • 5 mega pixel CCD
  • One second startup
  • 0.01 second release time lag for quick response
  • High performance, compact digital camera
  • 3X optical zoom with 4X digital zoom
  • Large, easy-to-view 1.6 TFT LCD screen
  • Long battery life: take as many as 900 pictures on a single charge
  • Direct-on for simple one-touch recording and playback
  • Uses regular AA-size Alkaline battery or AA-size Lithium battery
  • Compact, high class aluminum body design that fits perfectly in your hand

    • High-speed response:
  • High-speed startup has the camera ready to shoot approximately one second after power on when built-in flash is turned off.
  • Shutter release time lag of about 0.01 seconds (time from when the shutter release button is fully depressed with the built-in flash turned off and focus locked).
  • High-speed playback makes it possible to scroll at a speed of about 0.1 seconds per image
  • Useful features for shooting anywhere, anytime
  • Best Shot mode allows you to select from 21 scenes to configure the camera to the optimal settings instantly
  • Seven point Multi-Auto Focus function that automatically selects the optimum focus point
  • Noise reduction function ideal for shots such as night scenes
  • Triple Self-timer that records three consecutive images with one press of the shutter
  • Histogram display makes it easy to control brightness and avoid under- or over-exposing your shots
  • A grid display feature that helps you line up your images at the time of shooting

    • Functionality with Fun:
  • View your shots as a slide show
  • Full-month calendar screen allows easy searches by showing a thumbnail of the first image recorded on that date
  • Easily adjust the camera's time settings to your home time or travel time by choosing from one of 162 cities in 32 time zones around the world
  • Alarm function sounds an alarm and displays a specified image at a preset time
  • Favorites folder lets you store your favorite or private images to avoid display during normal playback
  • Camera stores images in a Web browser-viewable format that allows you to browse images in an on-screen album

    • Additional Features:
  • Flash memory built in, and a card slot compatible with SD memory cards and MMC (memory card not included)
  • Photo Loader software included that allows automatic image transfer simply by connecting the camera to your PC
  • Display of menu options in 10 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish and Chinese
  • Complies with ExifPrint (Exif 2.2) and PRINT Image Matching II
  • Complies with Epson USB DIRECT-PRINT, so you can print directly on a USB DIRECT-PRINT printer* without using a computer

    • Specification:
  • Recording Element: 1/1.8-inch square pixel primary color CCD (5.25 million total pixels; 5 million effective pixels)
  • Image File Record Format: Snapshots: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.2), DCF standard, DPOF compliant , Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG)
  • Recording Medium: Built-in flash memory (9.7MB), SD memory card/Multi Media card
  • Lens: F2.8(W) to 4.9 (T); f=8(W) to 24(T)mm (equivalent to approximately 39.0 to 117.0 mm when converted to 35mm film)
  • Zoom: 3X optical zoom; 4X digital zoom (12X total when optical and digital zoom are used in combination.)
  • Focusing: Contrast type Auto Focus (selectable between spot and multi); macro mode; infinity mode; manual focus; focus lock ,
    • Normal Mode: Infinity~60cm. Macro Mode: 10~70cm (W)
  • Approximate Focus Range: Normal: 60cm to ?; Macro: 10 to 70cm (Optical zoom: 1 to 1.2X)
  • Exposure Control : Program AE
  • Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps) (-2.0,-1.7,-1.3,-1.0,-0.7,-0.3,0.0,+0.3,+0.7, +1.0,+1.3,+1.7,+2.0)
  • Shutter: Mechanical Shutter, shutter speed:1/8-1/2000sec.With CCD variable electronic shutter
  • Aperture: Auto; F2.8/F4.8(W), F4.9/F8.4(T)
  • White Balance: Automatic / Fixed (4 modes in manual selection: day light/shade/tungsten/fluorescent). / Manual switching
  • Sensitivity: Auto, ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400
  • Recording Functions: Snapshot; Movie; Macro; Best Shot, saturation / contrast / sharpness setting
  • Self-timer: 10 seconds or 2 seconds; Triple Self-timer
  • Built-in Flash: Built-In IGBT Strobe, 4 Modes, AUTO/OFF/On/Red Eye Reduction, Effective Distance: 60cm~2.0m(T), 4.1m(W)
    • Viewfinder: Monitor screen and optical viewfinder
  • Monitor Screen: Casio 1.6� TFT-LCD Panel(80,000 pixels)
  • Playback Functions: Still/movie; 4X zoom; calendar; 9-image screen; slideshow
  • Timekeeping Functions: Date and time recorded with image data; auto calendar up to 2049
  • World Time: 162 cities (32 time zones); city names; date and time; summer time
  • Other: 10 language setting; Trimming; resize; histogram; grid; album feature; Favorites folder; copy; alarm with image; key customize
  • Input/Output Terminals: External power (DC3V); USB (Mini-B) terminals
  • Power Requirements: AA size Nickel metal-hydride battery x 2; AA size lithium battery x 2; AA size Alkaline battery x 2; separate AC adapter. Rechargeable battery included
  • Approximate Battery Operation: Continuous Recording: 900 images (150 minutes)
  • Continuous Image Playback: 250 minutes
  • Dimensions: 88*60.5*32.7(mm)
  • Weight: Approximately: Camera Body w/o battery:160(g)
  • Bundled Accessories: Nickel metal-hydride battery x 2; Battery charger; USB Cable; Strap; CD-ROM

    • Accessories Include:
  • Camera Pouch, Hand Strap, USB Cable, 2 X AA Alkaline Batteries, Batteries Charger

    • Bundle Driver:
  • Windows 98/ME/2000/XP MAC OS 9 and Higher Driver Software