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Epson PhotoPC 3100Z Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Epson PhotoPC 3100Z digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Epson PhotoPC 3100Z accessories with your camera. You'll get the Epson PhotoPC 3100Z manual and always important Epson PhotoPC 3100Z lens which makes the Epson PhotoPC 3100Z digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Epson PhotoPC 3100Z accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Epson PhotoPC 3100Z kit or bundle, is the Epson PhotoPC 3100Z leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Epson PhotoPC 3100Z body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Epson PhotoPC 3100Z Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
3100Z |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$599.00 |
| Street Price |
$599.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-04-15 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
331 g
11.6 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
108 x 89 x 65 mm
4.3 x 3.5 x 2.6 in |
| Warranty in Months |
12 |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2544x1904, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
3.34 |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
4 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
34 - 102 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
2 |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
6 - 50 cm
2.4 - 20.4 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/8.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.0 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f 2.0 (wide), f 2.3 (wide), f 2.5 (tele), f 2.8, f 4.0, f 5.6, f 8.0 |
| Lens Thread Type |
Body threads w/ adapter |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real image opt. zoom w/diopter |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
3 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Fixed (5200K), Custom |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
8 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.50 EV |
| Metering Modes |
Matrix, Spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
6 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Reduction, Leading or Trailing Slow Synchronized |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
2.4 |
| Flash Range Description |
20"- 8 feet (normal), 8" - 20" (macro) |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1 |
| Memory Included (MB) |
16.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG, WAV, AIFF |
| Movie File Format |
Unknown |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
EPSON Photo File Converter, Image Expert, Panorama Stitching Software, QuickTime 4.0, and Adobe Acrobat Reader |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
25 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
25 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
Alkaline, Lithium, NiCD, NiMH |
| Batteries Included |
4 x AA Alkaline |
| Battery Charger Included |
No |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Can record voice clips of 3, 5 or 10 seconds. Has in-camera speakers. Lens has 7 elements in 8 groups. Comes bundled with 16MB CompactFlash card, USB communication cable, video cable, neck strap, soft case, lens cap with strap, User’s Guide and four AA sized alkaline batteries. Features Print Image Matching technology to ensure good color reproduction on printers supporting this. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Epson PhotoPC 3100Z review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Epson PhotoPC 3100Z 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 Epson PhotoPC 3100Z digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Epson PhotoPC 3100Z 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. Epson PhotoPC 3100Z Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Epson PhotoPC 3100Z rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Epson PhotoPC 3100Z accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Epson PhotoPC 3100Z wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Epson PhotoPC 3100Z, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Epson PhotoPC 3100Z camera or Epson PhotoPC 3100Z 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 Epson PhotoPC 3100Z camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Epson PhotoPC 3100Z digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Epson PhotoPC 3100Z powergrip digital camera.
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