The BenQ E820 and BenQ C740i digital cameras are upgraded versions of the E720 and C740 models. Both feature a large bright 2.5-inch LTPS screen, face-tracking function and 3x Pentax lens. The BenQ C740i has a 7 megapixel sensor, whilst the E820 offers 8 megapixels. Pricing and availability of the BenQ E820 and BenQ C740i to be announced.

BenQ Press Release

BenQ Introduces Two New Digital Cameras

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, July 2, 2007 – BenQ today expands its digital camera lineup with two upgrade additions, the BenQ E820 and C740i, both featuring versatile features, intuitive user interface with a large bright 2.5-inch LTPS screen, and Pentax lens.

The BenQ C740i, an upgrade to the BenQ C740, brings a true-to-life high image performance satisfactory to even photo experts with its versatile features, including a 7 Megapixels CCD image sensor, 3x optical zoom, continuous movie recording with optical zoom and a face-tracking function that can automatically detect and track human faces. The high ISO portrait mode supports high sensitivity to up to 1600 to ensure clear photos in a dark environment and the PASM (Program AE/Aperture Priority/Shutter Priority/Manual) mode enables users to manually customize the aperture and shutter speed to one’s own preferences.

The sleek E820, successor to the BenQ E720, arrives with a 8.0 megapixel CCD image sensor, 3x optical zoom, Pentax lens and a bright 2.5-inch LTPS display. Furthermore, the camera is equipped with direct printing mode, continuous movie recording with optical zoom, 13 scene modes and 3:2 and 16:9 special output sizes; 3:2 resolution mode for easy printing without trimming edges; 16:9 resolution mode for direct display on a 16:9 TV making the E820 an all-round, highly versatile high performance camera. The E820 also features a face-tracking function and comes embedded with creative photo frames for photo decoration.

E820 Specifications:

Sensor

8.0 Mega Pixels CCD, Size: 1/2.5 inch

Zoom

Optical: 3X / Digital: 4X

Lens

f = 6.2 (W) ~ 18.6 (T) mm ; F/2.8(W) ~ 5.2(T)
(35mm film equivalent: 37.5 ~112.5mm);

Focus Range

Normal: 50cm ~ Infinity

Macr 15cm

LCD

2.5” LTPS LCD / 150,000 pixels

Image Resolution

3264 x 2448 (8M) / 3264 x 2176 (3:2) / 3264 x 1840 (16:9) / 2816 x 2112 (6M) / 2272x1704 (4M) / 1600 x 1200 (2M) / 640 x 480 (VGA)

Movie Mode

720x400 (16:9) /640 x 480 / 320 x 240 / 160 x 120 (30fps); MPEG4 movie format; Continuous recording with sound

Shutter Speed

1/2000 ~ 8 sec

White Balance

Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent (H) / Fluorescent (L) / MWB

Exposure

–2 ~ +2 EV (0.3EV / step)

ISO

Auto / 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1000

Flash

Auto / Red eye reduction / Forced on / Slow sync / Forced off

Self-Timer

2 sec./10 sec./10+2 sec

Power Source

Li-on battery x 1

Storage Type

Built-in 6 MB (Usable);

SD card compatible

File Format

Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.2 compatible)

DCF compatible; Support DPOF; Audi WAV

Dimensions / Weight

91.5 x 56 x 22.5 (19.5 thinnest part) mm

130 g (without battery & SD card)

Interface

Digital output: USB 2.0

Audio / Video output ( NTSC/PAL)

Accessory

USB cable / Software CD ROM / User’s Manual / Hand Strap / Pouch / AV Cable / Li-on battery x1 / Battery charger set

C740i Specifications:

Sensor

7.0 Mega Pixels CCD, Size: 1/2.5 inch

Zoom

Optical: 3X / Digital: 4X

Lens

f = 6.2 (W) ~ 18.6 (T) mm ; F/2.8(W) ~ 5.2(T)
(35mm film equivalent: 37.5 ~112.5mm);

Focus Range

Normal: 50cm ~ Infinity

Macro: 15cm

LCD

2.5” LTPS LCD / 150,000 pixels

Image Resolution

3072 x 2304 (7M) / 3072 x 2048 (3:2) / 3072 x 1728 (16:9) / 2560 x 1920 (5M) / 2048 x 1536 (3M) / 1024 x 768 (1M) / 640 x 480 (VGA)

Movie Mode

848 x 480 (16:9) /640 x 480 / 320 x 240 / 160 x 120 (30fps); M_JPEG movie format; Continuous recording with sound

Shutter Speed

1/2000 ~ 8 sec

White Balance

Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent (H) / Fluorescent (L) / MWB

Exposure

–2 ~ +2 EV (0.3EV / step)

ISO

Auto / 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1000

Flash

Auto / Red eye reduction / Forced on / Slow sync / Forced off

Self-Timer

2 sec./10 sec./10+2 sec

Power Source

AA Battery x 2 (Alkaline or NiMH)

Storage Type

Built-in 6 MB (Usable);

SD card compatible

File Format

Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.2 compatible)

DCF compatible; Support DPOF; Audio: WAV

Dimensions / Weight

91.5 x 61.5 x 32 (26 slimmest) mm
140 g (without battery & SD card)

Interface

Digital output: USB 2.0

Audio / Video output ( NTSC/PAL)

Accessory

USB cable / Software CD ROM / User’s Manual / Hand Strap / Pouch / AV Cable / AA battery x 2

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