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Casio QV-2100 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Casio QV-2100 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Casio QV-2100 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Casio QV-2100 manual and always important Casio QV-2100 lens which makes the Casio QV-2100 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Casio QV-2100 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Casio QV-2100 kit or bundle, is the Casio QV-2100 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Casio QV-2100 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Casio QV-2100 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
QV-2100 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Price Update Date |
2002-07-09 |
| Date Available |
2001-11-28 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
190 g
6.6 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
108 x 67 x 44 mm
4.3 x 2.6 x 1.7 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
1600x1200, 800x600 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
2.14 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/2.7" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Movie Audio |
No |
| Quality Levels |
2 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
41 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
Non-Zoom |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
2x |
| Auto Focus |
No |
| Manual Focus |
No |
| Normal Focus Range |
80 cm to Infinity
32.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
20 - 0 cm
8.2 - 0.0 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/8.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/3.3 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/3.3, f/8 |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Optical |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
61600 |
| Exposure |
Number of White Balance Settings |
5 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, 4 presets |
| Manual White Balance |
No |
| Longest Shutter Time |
1/4 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/800 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Center-weighted |
| Spot Metering |
No |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
2 or 10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
4 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters) |
2 |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
2.0 |
| Flash Range Description |
0.8 - 2 meters |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SD/MMC |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
None |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (Exif v2.1) |
| Movie File Format |
None |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
Photo Loader, Photohands, USB driver, Internet Explorer w/ Outlook Express, Acrobat Reader |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS (see notes) |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA, NP-H3 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline, Lithium, NiMH |
| Batteries Included |
4 x Alkaline AA disposable |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Price estimate of $206 based on conversion of Japanese street price quoted by digitalcamera.gr.jp, ¥25,000. Japanese production is quoted as 20,000 units per month. Availability date of November 28th, 2001 is for Japanese market; US plans unknown at this time.
Complies with PRINT Image Matching, Epson's color management technology.
16MB bundled memory is built-in internal flash. Upgrade is via Secure Digital or MultiMediaCard. Can be used as a tethered USB webcam for videoconferencing etc. Battery life rated at 140 minutes playback, 120 minutes / 720 images capture with AA alkaline batteries; 300 minutes playback, 290 minutes / 1740 images capture with AA Lithium batteries; 160 minutes playback, 150 minutes / 900 images capture with NiMH rechargeable battery.
Comes bundled with strap, lens cap, cap holder, video cable, USB cable, 4 x AA Alkaline disposable batteries, soft case and software CD. Optional accessories include AD-C630J AC adapter and BC-3HA AC adapter charger. USB driver and Acrobat Reader for Mac require MacOS 8.6 - 9.1, PhotoLoader and Internet Explorer w/ Outlook Express work with MacOS 7.6.1 - 9.1. Win NT 4.0 does not support USB driver. Win 95 only supports Acrobat Reader. Photohands not provided for Macintosh. Internet Explorer w/ Outlook Express not provided for PC. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Casio QV-2100 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Casio QV-2100 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Casio QV-2100 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Casio QV-2100 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Casio QV-2100 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Casio QV-2100 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Casio QV-2100 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Casio QV-2100 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Casio QV-2100, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Casio QV-2100 camera or Casio QV-2100 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Casio QV-2100 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Casio QV-2100 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Casio QV-2100 powergrip digital camera.
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