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Sanyo DSC-AZ1 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Sanyo DSC-AZ1 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Sanyo DSC-AZ1 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Sanyo DSC-AZ1 manual and always important Sanyo DSC-AZ1 lens which makes the Sanyo DSC-AZ1 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Sanyo DSC-AZ1 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Sanyo DSC-AZ1 kit or bundle, is the Sanyo DSC-AZ1 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Sanyo DSC-AZ1 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Sanyo DSC-AZ1 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
DSC-AZ1 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$833.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2002-07-12 |
| Date Available |
2001-11-14 |
| Operating System |
Windows 98/2000/ME, MacOS 8.6+ |
| Weight |
230 g
8.0 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
106 x 63 x 41 mm
4.2 x 2.5 x 1.6 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
3264x2448, 2880x2160, 2288x1712, 1600x1200, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240, 160x120 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
4.13 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/1.8" |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
35 - 98 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
2.80x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Contrast Detect Area / Spot |
| Manual Focus |
No |
| Normal Focus Range |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
10 - 50 cm
4.1 - 20.4 in |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ??? |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real Image Optical Zoom |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
110000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
51.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
16 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/1000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
1.8 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.30 EV |
| Metering Modes |
256 segment multi, area, spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
4 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On (Slow Synchro), Off, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Other Memory Types |
Microdrive |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG, Mono WAV |
| Movie File Format |
QuickTime (PhotoJPEG) w/audio |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Included Software |
Ulead Photo Explorer |
| Performance Timing |
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
70 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
300 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
AA |
| Usable Battery Types |
2.4V NiMH |
| Batteries Included |
2 x AA NiMH |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Price estimate of US$833.69 based on conversion of Japanese price, ¥99,800. Monthly production in Japan is 7,000 units.
Complies with USB Mass Storage Class for driverless connectivity with recent operating systems. Complies with PRINT Image Matching, Epson's color management technology.
Has built-in speaker for audio playback. Minimum macro focusing distance of 10cm is at wide-angle; at telephoto the distance is 25cm.
'Best Shot Selection' mode captures 4 images and displays them on screen at once, allowing selection of which image to keep with the jog dial. Has auto exposure bracketing feature (7 images) Has user-selectable noise reduction mode. Jog dial can be used to cue through video clips at 20x speed. Images can be resized for emailing in-camera. Voice memo feature allows 4 seconds of audio with each image. Voice recorder feature allows audio clips of up to 15 minutes. Images can be rotated to correct orientation for TV display automatically. Comment function allows addition of text to images (Japanese version allows hiragana and katakana). In-camera slide show has user-selectable display time and transition effects.
Battery life with 33% flash usage and 32MB (kA-DSM-C32G) CompactFlash card rated at 640 images without LCD, 180 images with LCD, or 130 minutes playback.
Comes bundled with USB cable, Sanyo Software Pack 6.0 CD-ROM, video cable, hand strap, 2 x AA NiMH batteries and charger. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Sanyo DSC-AZ1 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Sanyo DSC-AZ1 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 Sanyo DSC-AZ1 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Sanyo DSC-AZ1 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. Sanyo DSC-AZ1 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Sanyo DSC-AZ1 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Sanyo DSC-AZ1 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Sanyo DSC-AZ1 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Sanyo DSC-AZ1, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Sanyo DSC-AZ1 camera or Sanyo DSC-AZ1 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 Sanyo DSC-AZ1 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Sanyo DSC-AZ1 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Sanyo DSC-AZ1 powergrip digital camera.
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