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Epson PhotoPC 3100Z

Epson updates their excellent 3 megapixel digicam with a new user interface, and support for PRINT Image Matching!

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Reference: Datasheet

Review First Posted: 7/10/2001


Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Epson PhotoPC 3100Z


General

Model Name:

Epson PhotoPC 3100Z 
Model Number: 3100Z 
Camera Format: Compact 
Currently Manufactured: No 
Retail Price: $599.00
Street Price:  
Price Update Date: 2007-02-07
Date Available:  
Remote Control: No 
Remote Control Type: n/a 
Tripod Mount: Yes 
Tripod Mount Material:  
Operating System: Windows, MacOS 
Weight: 11.7 oz (331 g)
Weight With Batteries?  
Size: 4.3 x 3.5 x 2.6 in.
(108 x 89 x 65 mm)
Warranty in Months: 12 
Waterproof: No
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 2544x1904, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 640x480
Movie Resolution: 320x240
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels): 3.10
CCD Size (inches):  
CCD Filter Type: RGBG 
CCD Manufacturer:  
Focal Length Multiplier:  
Movie Audio: Yes 
Quality Levels: 4
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 34 - 102 mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x
Digital Zoom: Yes 
Digital Zoom Values:
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Type:  
Auto Focus Assist Light?  
Auto Focus Min Illum:  
Auto Focus Step:  
Manual Focus:  
Manual Focus Steps:  
Normal Focus Range: 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 6 - 50 cm
2.4 - 20.4 in
Min Macro Area:  
Min Aperture: f/8.0
Max Aperture: f/2.0
Aperture Range Description: f 2.0 (wide), f 2.3 (wide), f 2.5 (tele), f 2.8, f 4.0, f 5.6, f 8.0 
Aperture Step Size:  
Lens Thread:  
Lens Thread Type: Body threads w/ adapter 
Display
Optical Viewfinder: Yes 
Optical VF Type: Real image opt. zoom w/diopter 
Optical VF Accuracy:  
LCD Viewfinder: Yes 
LCD VF Accuracy:  
LCD Size (inches): 1.8
LCD Resolution:  
OLED Screen:  
Touchscreen:  
Max Playback Zoom:  
Exposure
ISO Settings: 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max: 400
Number of White Balance Settings: 3
White Balance Settings: Auto, Fixed (5200K), Custom 
Manual White Balance: Yes 
Longest Shutter Time:
Shortest Shutter Time: 1/1000 
Exp Adj Range: 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size: 0.50 EV
Metering Modes: Matrix, Spot 
Spot Metering: Yes 
Aperture Priority: Yes 
Shutter Priority: Yes 
Full Manual Exposure: Yes 
Self Timer: 10
Flash
Internal Flash: Yes 
No of Flash Modes: 6
Flash Modes: Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Reduction, Leading or Trailing Slow Synchronized 
Flash Guide Number (Meters):  
Flash Range Default ISO (meters): 2.4
Flash Range Description: 20"- 8 feet (normal), 8" - 20" (macro) 
No of Flash "Pops":  
Ext Flash: Yes 
Ext Flash Connection: Hot Shoe 
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CompactFlash Type 1 
Other Memory Types:  
Memory Included (MB): 16.0
Uncompressed Format: TIFF 
CCD Raw Format: No 
Compressed Format: JPEG, WAV, AIFF 
Movie File Format: Unknown 
Connectivity
Video Out: Yes 
Video Mode Switchable: Yes 
Video Usable as Viewfinder:  
External Connections: Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection: DC In 
Included Software: EPSON Photo File Converter, Image Expert, Panorama Stitching Software, QuickTime 4.0, and Adobe Acrobat Reader 
OS Compatibility: Windows, MacOS 
Performance Timing
Startup Time:  
Shutdown Time:  
Play -> Record:  
Record -> Play (max res):  
Record -> Play (min res):  
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:  
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:  
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:  
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:  
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:  
Cycle Time Max Res:  
Cycle Time Min Res:  
Buffer Frames, Max Res:  
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):  
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): 15.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res: 25.00
Movie Sec @ Min Res: 25.00
Download speed, KB/second:  
Power
Battery Form Factor: AA 
Usable Battery Types: Alkaline, Lithium, NiCD, NiMH 
Batteries Included: 4 x AA Alkaline
Battery Charger Included: No 
More Information
Notes & Features: Can record voice clips of 3, 5 or 10 seconds. Has in-camera speakers. Lens has 7 elements in 8 groups. Comes bundled with 16MB CompactFlash card, USB communication cable, video cable, neck strap, soft case, lens cap with strap, User�s Guide and four AA sized alkaline batteries. Features Print Image Matching technology to ensure good color reproduction on printers supporting this. 
Review URL: Review
Test Shots URL: Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:  
Device Forum URL: Forum
Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website

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