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Rollei Announces Prego dp4200 Digital Camera
Rollei Press Release 02/08/04
The Slim-Down Digicam / Compact and Powerful
The extremely slim new Prego dp4200 digital camera by Rollei is the ideal “camera for all occasions” - with technical features to boot!
Actually, it’s hard to believe how much “contents” you can squeeze into such a tiny package! Rollei are now introducing a powerful, but ultra-compact 4.2-megapixel digital camera in an especially flat metal body, complete with 3x optical and 3.6x digital zooms plus video and voice-recording options. The Prego dp4200 will be available for 299 Euros (incl. VAT) from end of August 2004.
A mere 125 grams is what the Prego dp4200 weighs. And its dream measurements are 88.5 x 54.5 x 24 mm. In other words, it will hitch a hike in just about any pocket. And it will show off its versatility in just about any situation. As a mini video camera or dictation machine, for example. The Prego dp4200 will record video clips with 320 x 240 pixels and 15 frames per second in MPEG1 format (AVI). For brief voice commentaries, there are 30 seconds. A built-in microphone and loudspeaker make it all possible.
Conventional camera functions are enhanced by high-grade technical features. The 4.2-megapixel CCD of the Prego dp4200 makes the best of even larger print sizes than A4. Its 3x zoom lens f/2.8-4.8 covers a range of focal lengths which in 35mm photography are equivalent to about 32.4-97.2 mm. Plus there is a 3.6x digital zoom.
A large, 2-inch TFT LCD color monitor and an optical real-image zoom viewfinder make framing very simple and fast. Autofocusing takes care of perfect focus between 0.5 meter and infinity. Even close-ups are easy with the Prego dp4200. Macrofocusing is possible within 6 and 50 cm.
Most of the camera modes are available on Auto and Manual. For the built-in flash, for example, there are – in addition to the auto modes – “Fored”, “Off” and “Red-eye reduction’’”. For difficult lighting situations, there are manual white-balance presets for “Daylight”, ” Cloudy”, “Tungsten” or “Fluorescent 1 or 2”. „Forced“, „Off“ und „Red-eye-reduction“. And exposure can be compensated manually in one-third increments over +/- 2.0 EV. A self-timer with either 2s or 10s delay makes for entertaining group photos.
Depending on the intended use and available storage space, you can select image quality from “Fine”, “Standard” and “Economy”. Using the Eonomy setting, for example, the possible 515 MB of an SD card can be put to optimum use. And if you wish to obtain even more space, you can transfer your data via the USB or video interfaces (NTSC, PAL) to your computer or TV set.
Specifications - Rollei Prego dp4200
• Sensor: 1/2.5“, 4.2-megapixel CCD
• Image resolution: 2272 x 1704 pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels
• Video clips: 320 x 240 pixel s (15 fps), MPEG1 (AVI)
• Sensitivity: Auto, equivalent to ISO 50, 100, 200
• Voice recording: 30 seconds
• Image quality: Fine, Standard, Economy
• Storage media: SD cards up to 512 MB
• LC display: 2.0“ TFT color monitor
• Built-in microphone and loudspeaker
• Recording formats: MPEG1 (AVI), JPEG (EXIF 2.2), DCF, DPOF
• Lens: 3x f/2.8-4.8 zoom lens 5.4-16.2 mm HFT (equivalent to 32.4-97.2mm in 35mm photography)
• Zoom: Optical 3x, digital 3.6x
• Autofocusing:, 0.5 m to infinity
• Macrofocusing: 6 cm to 50 cm
• Shutter speeds: Automatically controlled from 1/2 s – 1/1000 s
• Viewfinder: Optical real-image zoom viewfinder
• Exposure compensation: Auto, manually in 1/3 increments over +/-2.0 EV
• White balance: Auto, manual presets for daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent light 1 and 2
• Flash: Auto, forced, off, red-eye reduction
• Self-timer: 2 s, 10 s delay
• Interfaces: USB, Video (NTSC, PAL), AC/DC
• Power supply: 3-7V Li-Ion battery, AC adapter
• Dimensions (mm/wxhxd) 88.5 x 54.5 x 24
• Weight: 125 g (without batteries and card)
• Camera set: Rollei Prego dp4200, USB und video cables, 1x lithium-ion battery, wrist strap, case, AC adapter, 32MB SD card, MGI Photo Suite IV SE, Photo Vista 2.02 software, CD with drivers, operating instructions
System requirements
• PC: Windows 98/SE/ME/2000/XP, CD ROM drive, USB interface
• Apple Macintosh: Version 8.6 or higher, CD-ROM drive, USB interface
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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#1 Vo Tran
Please inform me whenever it is available on the market.
Thanks
7:48 am - Tuesday, August 3, 2004
#2 Ronan Donohoe
Just wondering if anybody has tried a very similar camera to this - the "Mydigital" Superslim 4.19 Mpix Camera. It's on special from Lidl in Ireland next week for €299. (heres the link: http://www.lidl.ie/ie/index.nsf/pages/c.o.oow.20041125.p.Superslim) Just couldnt find any info on the web for this brand so was wondering if anyone knows how this little thing would perform and if its a good deal?
Thanks
Ronan
7:13 pm - Thursday, November 18, 2004
#3 Mark Goldstein
That link did not work for me - here's one that does:
http://www.lidl.ie/ie/index.nsf/pages/c.o.oow.20041125.p.Superslim
I've never heard of that brand - it may just be a rebadged version of the Rollei model...
4:39 pm - Saturday, November 20, 2004
#4 Ronan Donohoe
Thanks Mark.
(I think the brackets messed up my link)
Think you could be right. Both cameras look very similar side by side.
Wonder if the quality will be any good. Not sure if Lidl are know for letting customers try something out before buying. Still torn as to whether to buy it or not.
4:57 pm - Sunday, November 21, 2004
#5 Mark Goldstein
As with any camera, I would *definitely* try it out before buying.
11:46 am - Monday, November 22, 2004
#6 zwango
the lidl one does look very similar... its 249 euros in spain this week
4:39 pm - Thursday, November 25, 2004
#7 Donie
I bought one at 199 sterling in Ulster (part of) A wee bit overpriced but an excelllent package and with 3 years warranty
11:01 pm - Thursday, November 25, 2004
#8 Mark Goldstein
(on behalf of petrus)
hi, i've bought the LIDL "mydigital" camera and it works great. It was 249 ¬ in Spain. The model is exactly the same... wanna surprise? i've seen a Konika Minolta that is absotutly the same model too (don't know the misterious about the builer of this camera, but it works great). Ahh, in Lidl was 3 year guarantee!!
9:16 am - Thursday, December 9, 2004
#9 fotoman
The Lidl MyDigital seems to be a Konica Minolta Dimage e40, as found on this board:
http://www.computerhilfen.de/hilfen-19-57002-0.html
8:26 pm - Tuesday, February 8, 2005
#10 simon willson
Obviously all the same camera. LIDL at £199
by far the best deal with 2 batteries and 128 card. Out door shots are great and am sure that the interior ones will improve!
8:03 pm - Saturday, February 12, 2005
#11 Mark
Yes, they do appear to be exactly the same
11:20 am - Sunday, February 13, 2005
#12 Frank
Go check this link, it says that this camera The Konica Minolta Dimage E40 is also known as the BenQ DC E43, Minox DC4211, Premier DC4331, Rollei Prego dp4200, Centon DC4s, Voigtländer Virtus D4, Maginon Slimline X4, and so on...
It also shows a review of the camera.
I am maybe gonna buy the camera at the Lidl for 279 euro, including 2 batteries, a 128 sd-card and a bag/case
2:35 pm - Wednesday, February 16, 2005
#13 Mark Goldstein
Which link?
10:31 pm - Wednesday, February 16, 2005
#14 Frank
Sorry forgot to put the link up there - here it is now:
http://www.digicamreview.co.uk/konica_minolta_dimage_e40_review.htm
9:51 am - Monday, February 21, 2005
#15 Willem Vlok
You can buy all Rollei Digital Cameras at http://www.uk-digitalcameras.com
2:03 pm - Sunday, February 27, 2005
#16 Gon
Next saturday (feb 5) for 179 €uros at "lidl" here in Spain.
12:07 am - Wednesday, March 2, 2005
#17 Brioso Corcel
Efectivamente, guiris, sois unos pardillos con un nivel de vida demasiado elevado...
Here's a link to Lidl-Spain. You're gonna flip, tolilis...
http://www.lidl.es/es/index.nsf/pages/c.o.oow.20050305.p.Camara_digital_superslim
10:33 pm - Thursday, March 3, 2005
#18 Brioso Corcel
Olvidé preguntaros, pecadores. ¿Sabe alguien si la cámara de marras graba video sonoro?. Gracias.
Forgot to ask, guiris. Does anyone know if this camera records sound along with videos?
Thanx.
10:41 pm - Thursday, March 3, 2005
#19 j.j.
Si
11:48 pm - Thursday, March 3, 2005
#20 FACILON
YO VOY MAÑANA A POR UNA YA SABEIS A LA 8 EN LA PUERTA
9:17 pm - Friday, March 4, 2005
#21 FACILON
i´m gonna buy one tusmorrows also
pardillos remember be there alas 8
9:19 pm - Friday, March 4, 2005
#22 Seldon
179 € here in Spain
it seems a good opportunity
There's a complete review here at: http://www.digicamreview.co.uk/konica_minolta_dimage_e40_review.htm
1:45 am - Saturday, March 5, 2005
#23 Herzio
IN SPANISH:
Hola, pero alguien ha probado la camara MyDigital 4.2 mp del Lidl? Yo toy pensando en comprar a lo mejor, pero hay otras camaras de la misma caracteristica q tienen un precio similar y son de marca mas reconocida, incluso sony, pentax, ...
No estoy seguro de comprarla, al final a veces lo barato acaba saliendo caro.
Si alguien la ha probado q explike algo de la camara, y q diga si hay una web con mas especificaciones. Son 4.2 mp reales o interpolados? La optica es buena?
IN ENGLISH:
ello, but somebody has proven camara MyDigital 4,2 mp of the LidlH? I toy thinking about perhaps buying, but are others camaras of same characteristic q has a similar price and is of recognized mark but, even Sony, pentax... I am not safe to buy it, in the end sometimes cheap ends up leaving expensive. If somebody has proven it q explike something of camara, and q it says if there is a Web with but specifications. Are 4,2 mp real or interpolated? The optica is good?
1:44 pm - Saturday, March 5, 2005
#24 elvis
pardillo, tanto ingles como sabes y no has podidoi leer las caracteristicas de la camara?? graba video y sonido, a la vez, y son mp reales.....tanto decirles a los guiris, y aqui tu tan listo..... lee y traduce¡¡¡, ah¡ y por cierto, es una buena camara ......aunque haya otras similares de precio, les falta mp, pa compararla con esta¡¡¡ciao
5:43 pm - Sunday, March 6, 2005
#25 FACILON
yo la he comprado no esta nada mal mi antrior era 1,3 mp y tenia 3 años estoy practicando por cierto que funcion tiene
el histograma
i got it not bad my last was 1.3mp 3 years old
stil learning
what is the use of the histogram
8:04 pm - Sunday, March 6, 2005
#26 j.j.
Jo, que suerte. Yo fui por la tarde a dos tiendas y ya no tenian. Y sobre si es o no es marca, tened en cuenta que es la misma que la Konica Minolta DiMAGE E40.
You'e a happy guy. I went to two outlets saturday afternoon and I couldn't buy one, they had already sold out. And about the argument of being an unknown brand camera, that's not so, it's a re-branded Konica Minolta DiMAGE E40.
3:50 pm - Monday, March 7, 2005
#27 FACILON
a mi me satisface mis necesidades
el zoom optico va bien
el digital me ha sorprendido
no esperaba lo bien que va
el video se ve sin saltos
sonido regular
es bastante rapida guardando en memoria
estoy contento
11:14 pm - Tuesday, March 8, 2005
#28 Luis
Hi,
I bought the camera last weekend in LIDL Spain. It's my first digital camera. So far all is working fine and I have done very good photos.
There is one thing I dont like very much: when you use the maximum digital zoom (x3.6), the image on the LC display is very poor.
Good luck
5:33 pm - Friday, March 11, 2005
#29 FACILON
es verdad la imagen es regular pero las
fotos de lejos bien
11:27 pm - Friday, March 11, 2005
#30 Brioso Corcel
Mejor os olvidais de la ampliación (zoom) si no es óptica, porque la imagen sale "pixelada" (cuadriculada). Pero eso pasa con cualquier cámara... Saludos.
Guiris guys: Remember to put this annotation on your Diary: "I've got to take some classes of spanish, just to see what the Hell are theese chaps chatting about...". Hi Hi Hi
8:04 pm - Monday, March 14, 2005
#31 FACILON
digo yo:
si tiene 4,2 mp y lo dividimos asi a pelo por 3 sigue teniendo 1,4mp no ??
10:21 pm - Monday, March 14, 2005
#32 j.j.
Quee?? mi no entender what's all about that division!!!
3:06 pm - Sunday, March 20, 2005
#33 FACILON
digo que si tiene 4,2mp y metemos el zoom digital x3 tendremos 1,4 mp de definicion ??
8:27 pm - Tuesday, March 22, 2005
#34 pic man
I going to buy one in Ireland for €199, it a bargin!!! Hopefully all works out I've heard the Q's outside are crazy, i'll better be up nice and early ehh!
5:44 pm - Saturday, April 2, 2005
#35 chris
I have a my digital 4.2 megapixel Camera does anybody know where i can get a battery and charger for this
8:46 pm - Sunday, January 15, 2006
#36 andrea
hi, my niece has just been given a mydigital camera model s4200, which sounds identical to the ones your describing, even looks the same and with the accessories, problem is she's lost the charger, tried everywhere no look even there website didn't help can any of you?
the battery is:
lithium ion battery pa pack
3.7V 650mAh
sanyo P/NF11600723
(fRONT OF BATTERY)P/N:02491-0015-00
9:32 pm - Monday, January 16, 2006
#37 Garam Chai
Andrea (of comment #31): Please email me at garamchaiATfrivologsDOTcom the details of where your niece found the charger, if she found one. I am looking for a charger for the exact same battery which came to me in Yashica EZ Digital 4033--which looks exactly like, and has the same specifications as, Rollei Prego dp4200 .
6:18 pm - Sunday, January 22, 2006
#38 Garam Chai
Sorry, in my comment (# 37) above, I have a typo: Andrea (of comment #31) should have been Andrea (of comment #36)
6:21 pm - Sunday, January 22, 2006
#39 Garam Chai
In response to comment # 36 above, looking for P/N:02491-0015-00 printed on the battery, I found the battery charger here: http://www.camera-battery.net/digital-camera-battery/ROLLEI/02491-0015-00.htm
10:12 pm - Sunday, January 22, 2006
#40 andrea
thankyou Garam Chai,for all your help, it does look like the same one, so i am going to buy it, thanks again. andrea
9:21 pm - Wednesday, January 25, 2006
#41 Lee
I bought one of the mydigital 4.2 mp cameras when a new branch of lidl opened near me. I purchased this for £99. So far I have been very impressed. 2 l-ion batteries and a memory card. How can you go wrong.
5:14 pm - Monday, January 30, 2006
#42 Liam
I have a MyDigital Camera bought from Lidl. I got it the first day a new store opened for €150 ! Bargin. Its a really good camera with great quality. I couldnt believe Lidl were selling something GOOD!
1:05 pm - Tuesday, March 28, 2006
#43 Anne
Bought mydigital from Lidl in Huercal Overa Southern Spain and find it very good. Battery life when using is excellent.
4:22 pm - Saturday, April 15, 2006
#44 William
Hi, does anyone have any websites links (English) for any usability issues from this camera? It’s an academic paper in HCI. If so could you email me the link? Thanks for time and help.
6:42 pm - Sunday, April 30, 2006
#45 William
sorry my email addres is ... "holmes" then "_" then "w" @ "yahoo" then ".com" thanks.
6:44 pm - Sunday, April 30, 2006
#46 EneStein
The MyDigital camera (Modell S4200) is from "Targa". Have a look at their website!!, you can download their manuals in almost any language, and if you understand German, it is not such a bad idea to go to the German version of the site... (For people who are wondering..: at the back of the manual it sais "TARGA GmbH, Lange Wende 43, D-59494 Soest, Germany". Combining it with Mr/Ms Google it gives you the right 'manifacturer')
8:27 pm - Monday, June 12, 2006
#47 Christopher J Evans
This excellent little camera is on offer at some Lidls for £69.00 with a 128mb sd card. What a bargain....
10:13 pm - Tuesday, June 13, 2006
#48 Pascal
Hi,
i have got my camera for a year or so but I'm just trying to do little movies with it...
But I've a problem...
Text appires on my videos and I don't know how to get read of them.
If any body knows a way to get around, I would be more than pleased to be in the secret of the gods !
11:25 pm - Monday, December 11, 2006
#49 Marguerite Marrinan
I lost the instruction booklet for the mydigital 4.2 megapixel CCD digital camera. Is it possible to download the instructions and what is the address.
Thank you.
4:08 pm - Sunday, March 11, 2007