The BenQ P860 is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 6x optical zoom lens, full range of manual exposure modes and optical image stabilization. There’s a 2.5 inch LCD screen, ISO 50-1000 and 12 scene modes for beginners. The BenQ P860 has limited availability - only in Italy, Spain, Russia and China, released at the end of March.

BenQ Releases 8-Megapixel Digital Camera with 6X Optical Zoom

Features 6X optical zoom and an array of manual and automatic options

EUROPE, March 12, 2007 – BenQ today announces the release of its 8.0-megapixel P860 digital camera which comes with 6X optical zoom. Tailored for users that require both automatic and manual controls, the P860 comes with 7 modes and 12 scene modes that give users control over their photos.

“Many users tell us that they would like to have more control over their photo taking,” commented Conway Lee, General Manager of BenQ Digital Media Business Group. “The P860 gives powerful automatic functions as well as provides a depth of manual options to yield great photos.”

6X Optical and 5X Digital Zoom
Equipped with 6X optical and 5X digital zoom, the P860 lets users take clear, up-close shots and enlargements up to poster size. It also features a 30X total zoom which brings users closer to the action.

Manual & Automatic Mode
Offering users four shooting modes (P/Av/Tv/M), the P860 allows users to adjust the most optimum aperture and shutter setting which suits their shooting environment. The BenQ P860 also comes with 12 scene shooting modes which covers a range of shooting environments.

Shake-Free
Armed with features for optimal shooting, the P860 also integrates built-in technologies to minimize image blur, including Shake-Free optical image stabilization. It also has high light sensitivity, up to ISO 1000, to facilitate shooting at higher shutter speeds, as well as low-light conditions for more natural exposures or for settings where flash is not permitted.

The BenQ P860 will be available in Italy, Spain, Russian, and China at the end of March.

Specifications
Sensor: 8.0 megapixel CCD; Size 1/1.8 inch
Zoom: 6X optical, 5X digital
Lens: f = 7.8 (W) ~ 46.8 (T) mm (35mm equiv. 37 ~ 222 mm) F/2.8 (W) ~ 4.8 (T)
Focus Range: Normal: 30cm ~ infinity, Macr 7cm
LCD: 2.5” TFT LCD / 153.6K pixels
Image: 3264 x 2448 (8M)/ 3264 x 2175 (3:2)/ 3264 x 1835 (16:9)/ 2560 x 1920 (5M)/ 1600 x 1200 (2M)/ 640 x 480 (VGA)
Movie Mode: 640 x 480/ 320 x 240 (30fps) continuous recording with sound
Shutter Speed: 1/1500 ~ 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 (Shake-Free Mode)
Flash: Auto/ Red Eye Reduction/ Forced On/ Slow Sync/ Forced Off
Self-Timer: 2 sec./ 10 sec.
Power Source: AA Battery x 2 (Alkaline or NiMH)
Storage Type: Built-in 18MB (Usable); SD card compatible
File Format: Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.2 compatible), DCF compatible; Support DPOF Vide M_JPEG/ Audi WAV
Dimensions: 99.8 x 65 x 27.5 mm (42.5 with lens ring)
Weight: 182g (without battery & SD card)

About BenQ Corporation
BenQ Corporation consists of three main business groups — Digital Media Business Group, Integrated Manufacturing Service Business Group and Mobile Communications Business Group. These three business groups encompass a broad range of products and each possesses a focus on providing consumer-oriented solutions designed for the digital lifestyle. 2005 revenues for BenQ Corporation exceeded US$5.07 billion dollars.

About BenQ Group
The BenQ Group is currently comprised of ten companies that operate independently while sharing resources and leveraging synergies among them. The BenQ Group companies include BenQ Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation, Darfon Electronics Corporation, Daxon Technology Inc., BenQ Guru Software Co., BenQ Hospital, Darwin Precisions, Ltd, Raydium Semiconductor Corporation, Cando Corporation and Wellypower Co., Ltd. 2005 revenues for BenQ Group exceeded US$12.36 billion dollars.

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