General Electric A830 (Black)

Description: The General Electric A830 is an 8-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $90.

Pros: Weighing only 4.8 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for capturing everyday surprises, since it easily slips into your pocket or purse.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

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

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• Manufacturer: GE
• Part Number: A830B

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.7 in
• Depth 1.1 in
• Height 2.4 in
• Weight 4.7 oz
• Enclosure Color Black

• Main Features

• Resolution 8 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 8,500,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 8,000,000 pixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
• Light Sensitivity ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto
• Digital Zoom 4.5 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Macro, Foliage, Aquarium, Anti-blur, Fireworks, Landscape, Kids & pets, Sports mode, Party/indoor, Portrait mode, Night portrait, Panorama assist
• Image Stabilizer Electronic
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
• Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Face Detection Yes
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Cloudy, Daylight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (warm white)
• Digital Video Format MPEG-4
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Continuous Shooting Speed 1.8 frames per second
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture MPEG-4 - 640 x 480, MPEG-4 - 640 x 480, MPEG-4 - 320 x 240, MPEG-4 - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 26 MB Flash - Integrated
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 26 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage Best, Fine JPEG 3264 x 2448, Normal JPEG 3264 x 2176, JPEG 3264 x 1836, JPEG 2560 x 1920, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 1024 x 768, JPEG 640 x 480

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 6.5
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 15 ft
• Features AF illuminator

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 18.3 mm - F/2.8-4.8
• Focal Length 6.1 mm - 18.3 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 36 - 108 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
• Min Focus Range 23.6 in
• Macro Focus Range 5cm
• Lens Aperture F/2.8-4.8
• Optical Zoom 3 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 6 group(s) / 7 element(s)

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Additional Features AE lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Face detection, Audio recording, Auto power save, Histogram display, Exif Print support, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, In-camera red-eye removal, Automatic face tracking technology

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 153,600 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software Drivers & Utilities

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Wrist strap
• Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device None

• Battery

• Supported Battery AA
• Supported Battery 2 x AA Alkaline battery ( Included ), 2 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery ( Optional )

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

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  General Electric A830 (Black)

  Price: $80.99

  Manufacturer: GE

  Specs: Compact, 8 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 26 MB - Integrated

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