DC1300 Digital Camera Features:

• Image Sensor: 1.3 mega-pixels CMOS
• Total pixels: ~1.36M; Effective pixels: ~1.31M
• Image Resolution: 1280 x 1024, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 pixels
• Lens Free focus: f= 2.8 (50 mm equivalent)
• Focus Range Standard: 1.5m to infinity, Macro: 30 - 50 cm, Text: 15.5-16.5cm
• Shutter Speed Programmed (1/20 - 1/1000 sec.)
• White Balance Auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten light, fluorescent
• LCD Status LCD with backlight
• Flash: Built-in (auto/fill-in/strobe off)
• Viewfinder: Optical viewfinder
• Burst Mode: 3 frames
• Movie Mode: AVI format (up to 90 sec. including audio)
• Audio Mode: WAV format (up to 9 min.)
• Self-Timer: 10 sec.
• File Format: Compressed JPEG
• Quality Mode: Fine / Normal
• Storage: Built-in 16MB flash memory
• Interface: USB
• Power AAA alkaline battery x 2
• Dimensions (W x H x D) 87mm x 57mm x 26mm
  Weight 63g (without battery)

Accessories:

• USB cable
• AAA alkaline battery x 2
• Pouch
• Neck strap
• Hand strap
• Quick start guide
• User's manual
• Software CD-ROM
  - DC1300 driver
  - ArcSoft VideoImpression (video image editing)
  - ArcSoft PhotoBase (multimedia file management)
  - Microsoft NetMeeting (video conferencing software)
  - Photo Printer Pro (enhanced printing)
  - Microsoft DirectX (multimedia development tool)
  - Adobe Acrobat Reader (cross-platform document viewer)

Sydney, Australia, June 20th, 2002: BenQ have released a 1.3 mega-pixel digital camera, the Digital Camera 1300, that’s small in size but big on style & packed with features.

The DC1300 has an attractive pearl finish, is light in weight (at a mere 63g) and designed to be seen. Worn on a neck strap or tucked into your back pocket, the DC1300 redefines digital imaging quality and style.

As with all BenQ products, the DC1300 is designed for ease of use and sheer enjoyment. It has a 3-in-1 function that allows you to capture digital still images in rich, vibrant colour, ensuring you record fun times with family and friends.

Its’ built-in audio recorder means you can store up to 9 minutes of sound, such as spoken notes or meeting highlights or use DC1300 to record up to 90 seconds of digital video (including audio). Connected to your computer, the BenQ Digital Camera 1300 can bring you the wonders of videoconferencing, distance learning and online video chatting – making it the perfect companion at either work or play.

More than just a good looking accessory, it’s fun and stylish exterior is coupled with an impressive and powerful performance, capable of serious photography, with features usually only found in far more expensive cameras.

In still image mode the DC1300 supports 3 resolution modes making it suitable for internet usage as well as high quality photographic prints. BenQ's unique industry-leading HIT (Histogram and Image Transformation) technology is able to capture the crisp details and true-to-life colours of your photographs so that you'll never have to settle for lackluster image quality again.

BenQ’s DC1300 has a built in flash, 10 second timer, automatic and manual white balancing, auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten light and fluorescent settings and a mode for close-ups or ‘burst’ features, making it the perfect digital camera choice and suitable for all types of conditions.

Downloading your precious photographs is equally simple using the USB interface and with the photo editing & video conferencing software included, you have the perfect imaging package for home or business use.

Designed for maximum simplicity in use, the BenQ Digital Camera 1300 provides four smart keys and an intuitive control interface that lets you quickly know the current settings and easily access the functions you need.

BenQ’s DC1300 is available now at RRP of $299 (including GST).