The 5 megapixel BenQ P500 digital camera has been quietly introduced on the BenQ Europe website.

Powered vision - professional shots
Experience the power behind the P Series with 5x optical zoom. Focus through the Pentax lens at objects far away and view shots on the high resolution supersize LCD screen.

A brand new experience with 5x Power Zoom
Keep your holidays or other events memories in best memory. Thanks to the 5x optical zoom, combined with a stunning 5 megapixel CCD you will always achieve professional results. Get sharper pictures and an excellent color presentation due to the SMC (super multi coating) lens technology.

Other features
* VGA 30fps movie recording with stablizer 640 x 480 pixels (30fps) - AVI (MPEG4) format ensures high quality movie clip; “Recording Pause” function is supported during recording
* PictBridge: print photos directly via printer without connecting to the computer first
* Built-in 32 MB Memory
* Macro shot: 3 cm
* Interface USB 2.0
* Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery - either via USB port or DC-in port

Specifications
Sensor 4.92 megapixels effective CCD
Image Resolution 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 pixels
Lens Focus Length: F=5.8~29mm
(35mm-180mm; 35mm Equivalent)

Aperture: F2.8 / F4.7
Lens aperture F2.8 / F4.7
Focusing Range Macro: 3cm
Normal: 60cm ~ infinity
Digital Zoom 4x
Optical Zoom 5x
Shutter Speed up to 1/2000 ~ 4 sec
Exposure Control –2~+2 EV (0.3EV / step)
Flash Auto / Forced flash / Red-eye reduction / Flash off / Slow Sync Range: 0.5 ~ 2.0m
ISO Equivalent Auto / 100 / 200 / 400
Movie Mode AVI format (MPEG4) with 30fps
(Resolution: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 128 pixels)
Continuous recording with sound
Self-Timer 10 sec / 2 sec
Storage Built-in 32 MB / SD card compatible
Connectivity USB 2.0
Power Source Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
LCD 2.5” LTPS LCD, 230k pixels (960 x 240)
Weight 165 g (without battery)
Dimensions(W x H x D) 96 x 60.5 x 29.6 mm
Included accessories

  * Lithium-ion Battery
  * USB Cable / AV Cable
  * AC Adapter
  * Conversion Adapter
  * Hand strap
  * User’s manual
  * Software CD