Mustek MDC-530Z

Description: The Mustek MDC-530Z is a 5-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $130.

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

Cons: Has 5-megapixel resolution, which is considerably lower than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has only a 2 inch viewscreen.

Suitability: An ultra-compact digital camera, suited for everyday snapshot photography.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 10x14.

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

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• Manufacturer: Mustek Inc.
• Part Number: MDC530Z

• General

• Product Type Digital camera
• Point-and-shoot highlights This Mustek digital camera includes webcam capability features, making it stand out from comparable cameras.
• Width 3.6 in
• Depth 1.1 in
• Height 2.4 in
• Weight 4.8 oz

• Main Features

• Resolution 5 megapixels
• Webcam Capability Yes
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 2 sec
• Exposure Modes Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps
• White Balance Automatic
• Digital Video Format AVI
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory - Integrated (soldered memory - 16 MB )
• Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
• Image Storage JPEG 2560 x 1920, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 640 x 480

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 1.6 ft - 6.6 ft

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 16.2 mm - F/2.8-4.8
• Focal Length 5.4 mm - 16.2 mm
• Lens Aperture F/2.8-4.8
• Optical Zoom 3 x

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec, 12 sec

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS 9.0 or later
• Peripheral Devices USB port

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Strap
• Cables Included 1 x USB cable

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External

Mustek Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.mustek.com/
• Address: 15271 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA. 92618
• Phone: 1-949-788-3600
• Email: support@mustek.de
• Fax: 1-949-788-3670