I-O Data prepares mini AVI camcorder By
Mike Tomkins
(Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 16:22 EST)
Japanese manufacturer I-O Data Device Inc. is preparing a new AVI camcorder unit dubbed the MotionPix AVMC211, according to an announcement on its website.
The camcorder features a 2.1 megapixel CMOS imager, fixed focal-length lens, and a 1.5" TFT LCD display. As well as capturing videos, the device has a still image mode, and there's also a 2x digital zoom - although it is not a smooth zoom, and has only four steps. Videos are recorded at either 8 or 13 frames per second, and on a 512MB Secure Digital card, videos up to 100 minutes in high mode, or 180 minutes in low mode can be captured. Still images are at resolutions of 2048 x 1536 pixels (interpolated), 1600 x 1200 pixels, or 640 x 480 pixels. Battery life is quoted as 3 hours with the LCD display turned on. I-O Data MotionPix AVMC211 | | Image Element | CMOS | Effective Pixels | 2.1 megapixel | Record Mode | Still Image: JPEG (2048 x 1536 / FINE, 1600 x 1200 / HIGH, 640 x 480 / LOW) | Video: AVI (MotionJPEG, 320 x 240, max. 13 fps (HIGH) / 8fps (LOW) | | Compatible Media | SD memory card (8 - 512MB) | Multimediacard (8 - 512MB) | | Lens | 5-element glass lens, F2.8, f = 10.8mm | Focus Range | 0.7m - infinity | Exposure Control | Auto | White Balance | Auto | Self-timer | 10 seconds | Auto Power-Off | LCD turns off after 60 seconds, and power turns off completely after 180 seconds | Liquid Crystal Display | 1.5" color TFT LCD | Power Supply | 2 x AA alkaline or NiMH | USB bus powered when connected to PC | | I/O Terminals | USB 1.1 connector, video / audio (mono) out connector | Operating Temperature Range | 0 - 40 degrees C | Operating Humidity Range | 20 - 80% | Dimensions | 86 x 40 x 68mm (D x W x H) | Weight | About 110g (excluding battery) | Other | Mono microphone, mono speaker built in | . |
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