Aiptek Mini Pencam 1.3

Description: The Aiptek Mini Pencam 1.3 is a 1.3-megapixel, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $40.

Pros: Weighing only 1.7 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is very light relative to its competitors.

Cons: To keep costs low, this digital camera foregoes a built-in flash, which limits picture taking to the outdoors or a well lit room.

Suitability: Built for capturing everyday surprises, since it easily slips into your pocket or purse.A recommended use, based on key features, is snapshots for display online.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 1? x2.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this digital camera has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Aiptek Inc
• Part Number: PCM13

• General

• Product Type Digital camera
• Point-and-shoot highlights This Aiptek model includes webcam capability features, providing more versatility than standard cameras. Video capture ability makes this camera ideal for social functions or vacation shots.
• Width 1.2 in
• Depth 1.2 in
• Height 3.5 in
• Weight 1.7 oz
• Enclosure Color Dark blue
• Localization English

• Main Features

• Resolution 1.3 megapixels / 2.1 megapixels (interpolated)
• Webcam Capability Yes
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CMOS
• Effective Sensor Resolution 1300000 pixels
• Shooting Modes PC camera mode, Frame movie mode
• Exposure Modes Automatic
• White Balance Automatic
• Status LCD Display Information Photo quality, Self-timer mode, Photos remaining, Battery condition
• Digital Video Format AVI
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Remote Control None
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture AVI - 624 x 480 - 30 sec - With 16MB built-in memory, AVI - 304 x 240 - 120 sec - With 16MB built-in memory, 624 x 480 - Web camera mode, 304 x 240 - Web camera mode

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 16 MB )
• Integrated Memory 16 MB ( SDRAM )
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage Hi JPEG 1248 x 960 : 50 - With 16MB built-in memory, Low JPEG 640 x 480 : 160 - With 16MB built-in memory

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash None

• Lens System

• Type Lens - 9.8 mm - F/3.0
• Focal Length 9.8 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 43 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual
• Min Focus Range 15.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 40-60cm
• Lens Aperture F/3.0
• Optical Zoom 1 day(s)
• Lens Construction 5 element(s)

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 10 sec
• Additional Features Auto power save

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image

• Display

• Type LCD display - LCD passive matrix - 1 in

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type None

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB

• Software

• Software Ulead VideoStudio, Ulead COOL 360 1.0, Drivers & Utilities, Ulead Photo Express, Ulead Photo Explorer, AIPTEK PenCam Manager, CyberLink VideoLive Mail

• Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case None
• Included Accessories Wrist strap, Camera stand
• Cables Included 1 x USB cable

• Power

• Power Device None

• Battery

• Supported Battery AAA
• Supported Battery 2 x AAA Alkaline battery ( Included )

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 month warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 30 days

Aiptek Inc

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://http://www.aiptek.com//
• Address: 51 Discovery Ste. #100, , .
• Phone: 949-585-9600
• Fax: 949-585-9345