UMAX AstraPix 490 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new UMAX AstraPix 490 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some UMAX AstraPix 490 accessories with your camera. You'll get the UMAX AstraPix 490 manual and always important UMAX AstraPix 490 lens which makes the UMAX AstraPix 490 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your UMAX AstraPix 490 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a UMAX AstraPix 490 kit or bundle, is the UMAX AstraPix 490 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the UMAX AstraPix 490 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

UMAX AstraPix 490 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number 490
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $149.00
Street Price $99.00
Price Update Date 2003-10-07
Date Available 2003-03-12
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Material Unknown
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 210 g
7.3 oz
Size 114 x 65 x 40 mm
4.5 x 2.6 x 1.6 in
Warranty in Months 3
Image Capture Image Resolution 1280x1024
Movie Resolution 320x240
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 1.30
CCD Manufacturer Unknown
Movie Audio Yes
Quality Levels 3
Lens Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 2x
Auto Focus No
Manual Focus No
Normal Focus Range 90 cm to Infinity
36.7 in to Infinity
Max Aperture f/3.2
Aperture Range Description f/3.2
Lens Thread Type None
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Optical
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 1.6
Exposure Number of White Balance Settings 5
White Balance Settings Auto, cloudy, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent
Manual White Balance No
Longest Shutter Time 1/10
Shortest Shutter Time 1/1000
Exp Adj Range 3.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 1.00 EV
Metering Modes Auto
Spot Metering No
Aperture Priority No
Shutter Priority No
Full Manual Exposure No
Self Timer 10 seconds
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 3
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 2.0
Flash Range Description 2 meters
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types CompactFlash Type 1
Other Memory Types Built In (7MB flash)
Memory Included (MB) 7.0
Uncompressed Format None
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG
Movie File Format AVI
Connectivity Video Out No
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection DC In, headphones
OS Compatibility Windows, MacOS
Performance Timing Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 30.0
Power Battery Form Factor 4 x AA
Usable Battery Types Unknown
Batteries Included 4 x AA (type unknown)
Battery Charger Included No

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full UMAX AstraPix 490 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the UMAX AstraPix 490 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 UMAX AstraPix 490 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your UMAX AstraPix 490 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.

UMAX AstraPix 490 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what UMAX AstraPix 490 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional UMAX AstraPix 490 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the UMAX AstraPix 490 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the UMAX AstraPix 490, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the UMAX AstraPix 490 camera or UMAX AstraPix 490 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 UMAX AstraPix 490 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your UMAX AstraPix 490 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the UMAX AstraPix 490 powergrip digital camera.

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