Mustek MDC-830Z Digital Camera

Description: The Mustek MDC-830Z is an 8-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is midpriced at around $250.

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: 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 12x16 or larger.

Value: Overall, this digital camera's features are as expected for this price.However, you would usually pay nearly 30% less to get a ultra-compact camera having comparable resolution.

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• Manufacturer: Mustek Inc.
• Part Number: MDC830Z

• 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 2.2 in
• Weight 4.8 oz

• Main Features

• Resolution 8 megapixels
• Webcam Capability Yes
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Max Shutter Speed 1/1500 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
• Exposure Modes Manual, Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
• Digital Video Format ASF
• Still Image Format JPEG, TIFF
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture 640 x 480, 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 32 MB - Integrated
• Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
• Image Storage JPEG 3254 x 2440, TIFF 3254 x 2440, JPEG 2560 x 1920, JPEG 1600 x 1200, 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 - 9 ft

• Lens System

• Type Lens - 7.5 mm - 22.5 mm - F/2.8-4.8
• Focal Length 7.5 mm - 22.5 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Lens Aperture F/2.8-4.8
• Optical Zoom 3 x

• Additional Features

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

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 1,080,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x Composite video output
• 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 Hand strap
• Cables Included 1 x USB cable, 1 x A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1050 mAh ( Included )

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