Minolta DimageE223 2 Megapixel Compact Digital Camera
The Minolta Dimage E223 is a 2 megapixel, compact digital camera. Relative to other compact cameras on the market, it is very low-priced. It has a 3 x optical zoom, which is somewhat higher than some similarly priced cameras. When it comes to storing pictures, the typical JPEG picture capacity (using the included 8 MB memory, and with low-compression JPEG settings at the camera's full resolution) is 8 pictures. We suggest that you get at least a 64 MB SD memory card to go along with this camera, which will let you store around 64 pictures. High Resolution 2.0 Megapixels: The DiMAGE E223 precision electro-optical system is built around a 2.1 megapixel 1/2.7-type interline primary-color CCD with 2.0 effective pixels for high resolution images. 9x Seamless Zoom (3X Optical, 3X Digital): The new DiMAGE E223 has a high power 3x optical zoom lens - a range equivalent to a 38mm-114mm zoom lens on a 35mm camera - that has the flexibility to capture pictures ranging from wide-angle landscapes to intimate portraits. In addition to the 3X optical zoom, the DiMAGE E223 provides up to 3X digital zoom power, selectable in 0.2X increments. The resulting maximum 9X zoom capacity equals a 342mm lens on a 35mm camera. Automatic Control: The E223 provides fully automatic operation for shooting quality pictures with ease. Simply pressing the power switch activates the cameras autofocus (AF), autoexposure (AE), automatic flash and auto white balance (AWB). While the cameras autofocus keeps images sharp, the Programmed AE intuitively calibrates aperture and shutter speed to optimum levels. The White Balance makes the appropriate adjustments in any lighting situation to accurately reproduce the subjects true color. Movie Recording with Audio: The camera is a versatile multimedia tool with movie and audio functions. Users can record up to 60 seconds of digital video with audio. Fast and Simple USB Connection for Downloading to a PC or Macintosh: Transfer images quickly and easily with the DiMAGE E223's bundled USB cable. To transfer images from the camera to the computer, simply connect the USB cable and drag and drop the images into the computer. Built-in Self-Timer for Self Portraits: The convenient self-timer delays shutter release for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter-release button has been pressed, allowing you to set up the shot and appear in the photo. A blinking lamp on the front of the camera indicates countdown. Built in Flash: The versatile built-in flash features four selectable flash modes: Autoflash, Autoflash with re-eye reduction, Fill-Flash, and Flash Cancel. The red-eye reduction feature helps to reduce the annoying red-eye effect common in flash photos. Save Images to the Built-in and or External Memory: The E223 can save images to the Built-in 8MB Memory and or images can be stored on an SD Memory Card or MultiMedia Card. The 8MB built-in memory allows the camera to temporarily store images and also allows the user to copy imag