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It's hard to turn around these days without bumping into some new digital camera or accessory. Prices are dropping, the number of users is on the upswing, and technology is making the cameras easier to use. What more could you ask?
How about some practical office applications/uses, maybe? All in good time. This month, we'll give you a preview of some of the digital camera products on the market. Next month, we'll offer some thoughts on making the most of digital photography in the workplace. Stay focused!
Epson PhotoPC 800
"The PhotoPC 800 packs an amazing resolution into a small package to offer the ultimate in performance and versatility for business professionals and photo enthusiasts," said Lisa Dempsey, product manager of digital cameras for Epson.
The PhotoPC 800 is loaded with versatile features for users at all levels. Utilizing a 2.14-megapixel CCD sensor, the PhotoPC 800 achieves true 1600 x 1200-pixel resolution, and Epson's HyPict technology increases the resolution to 1984 x 1488, or 2.95 megapixels, enabling users to print color photos up to 11 x 14 inches. The camera includes an 8MB CompactFlash card and three picture-taking modes for customized shots-black and white, macro, and panoramic. Using the USB cable included with the camera, you can download a two-- megapixel image to a computer in about three seconds, and the camera features a high-quality 1.8-inch LCD monitor capable of displaying up to nine images at a time for easy and instant playback of photos.
Epson includes four AA-sized rechargeable NiMH batteries and a charger. The camera requires two batteries to operate, providing users with an extra set to carry along. Like its predecessors, the PhotoPC 800 offers the ability to print directly to several Epson Stylus Photo and Stylus Color printers.
The camera has an estimated street price of $499. For additional information, visit the Epson Website www.epson.com. Epson America Inc.-Reader Service No. 290
Nikon Coolpix 880
Like earlier Coolpix models, the Coolpix 880 features the simplicity of a point-and-shoot camera but includes a manual mode for more advanced photographers and will even allow users to shoot up to a 40-second QuickTime video file. To streamline operations, the...