Mustek MDC-532Z Digital Camera

Description: The Mustek MDC-532Z is a 5.2-megapixel, beginner camera.Compared to other beginner digital cameras on the market, it is expensive at around $145.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Made for the novice or occasional picture taker.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: Despite its expensive price, this digital camera has good features for the money.However, if you were to judge strictly by the resolution, you would see that the average price of beginner cameras with comparable resolution is quite a bit less, around $115.

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• Manufacturer: Mustek Inc.
• Part Number: MDC-532Z

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.5 in
• Depth 1.1 in
• Height 2.1 in

• Main Features

• Resolution 5.2 megapixels
• Webcam Capability Yes
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Effective Sensor Resolution 5,000,000 pixels
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Exposure Modes Automatic
• White Balance Automatic
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture MPEG-4 - 640 x 480

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 16 MB )
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, 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

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 16.2 mm
• Focal Length 5.4 mm - 16.2 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Optical Zoom 3 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Connections

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

• Software

• Software Drivers & Utilities

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Strap
• Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - 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