Minox Press Release 19/08/04

MINOX DC 4211 - Digital camera with stylish slim line design

The MINOX DC 4211 is another milestone in the segment of small and flat digital cameras: 4.2 million pixels, 3x optical zoom as well as a large 2” TFT color monitor in an elegant aluminum body make this powerful digital camera a prestigious item which perfectly combines function and design.

The MINOX DC 4211 has a CCD image sensor with 4.2 megapixel and boasts the fast, high-performance MINOCTAR lens with multiple coating. The 3x zoom lens has an autofocus feature and gives the user freedom for creative picture composition. Thanks to the individual adjustment to the 4.2 megapixel sensor the MINOCTAR lens, together with the electronics and software of the MINOX DC 4211, provides highly dynamic images with natural color rendition. The automatic white balance ensures the right exposure, even in difficult light, providing the user with natural colors and the correct setting for the subject in view, every time. The four flash functions enable the ideal adjustment of the shot to the outside conditions. A fast image sequence and minimal shutter release delay allow spontaneous snapshots whatever the situation.

The large 2.0?? TFT color monitor simultaneously offers users the opportunity to conveniently assess the image straight away, during and after the shot, and provides excellent viewing, even in sunlight, thanks to its pin-sharp definition and brilliance.

For an uncomplicated transfer of the image files to the computer the MINOX DC 4211 comes with a digital USB interface. Using the provided software the pictures can be touched up on the PC and mailed directly to others.

Extremely compact dimensions of just 88.5 x 24 x 54.5 mm make this lightweight masterpiece the perfect companion for every occasion ? always ready to capture any situation as it occurs. The scope of delivery includes a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, 32 MB SD Card, a case, wrist strap, USB cable, video cable, CD-ROM and user?s manual.

Specifications

Image sensor:
1/2.5” 4.2 Mega Pixel CCD Sensor

Resolution:
2.272 x 1.704 pixels / 1.600 x 1.200 pixels / 1.280 x 960 pixels / 640 x 480 (still) / 320 x 240 / 160 x 120 (moving) no time limit, until memory card is full

Colour:
24-bit RGB

Lens:
Autofocus MINOCTAR lens

Aperture:
f/2.8 ~ f/4.8

Focusing range:
0.35 m to infinity (Macro Tele); 0.06 m to infinity (Macro Wide Angle); 0.50 m to infinity (standard)

Exposure:
Auto / Portrait / Landscape

Exposure-compensation:
-2.0 ~ +2.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)

Focal length:
f/5.4 mm ~ 16.2 mm (corresponds to 32 - 96 mm

Shutter speed:
1/2 ~ 1/1000 sec

Zoom:
3x optical Zoom; 1x - 3.6x digital Zoom (capture mode); 2x and 4x Zoom (playback mode)

White balance:
Auto, Manual, Pre-selection: Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Incandescent

LCD:
2.0” LTPS-TFT colour-LCD

Flash:
integrated

Flash programme:
Auto, Red-Eye-Reduction, Off, Fill-in

ISO-Sensitivity:
50/100/200; Auto: ISO 50-200

Voice record:
Voice recordings can be added to every photo

Self-Timer:
10 sec, 2 sec, 10+2 sec

File format:
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), DCF, DPOF, AVI

Image quality:
Fine / Normal / Standard

Memory:
external memory with SD card up to 512 MB. Fine/Standard/Economy

Language support:
German, Engl., F, I, Sp, Por., Chin. (traditional), Chin. (simplified)

Software:
MGI Photo Suite III SE, Photo Vista

System requirements:
Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP; Mac OS 8.6 or later

Connectors:
DC-port, USB-1.1-port, Audio/Video-output (NTSC or PAL)

Power:
rechargeable Li-Ion Battery, AC-DC-Adapter (5 V)

Dimensions:
88.5 x 24 x 54.5 mm

Weight:
approx. 125 g

Scope of delivery:
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery, ever-ready-case, wrist cord, USB-cable, video-cable, USB-power-supply-adapter, CD-ROM, manual, SD card (32 MB)