The Samsung Digimax U-CA 401 has a fixed focal-length 5.8mm autofocus lens, 4.0 megapixel (effective) 1/2.5" CCD sensor, 1.5" LCD display and reverse galileo viewfinder, five-mode flash, 16MB of built-in flash memory and a Memory Stick Duo slot for additional storage. Other features include DC Input and USB connectivity, power from an SLB-1037 or Duracell CP1 battery, and a movie mode with sound recording. The Samsung Digimax U-CA 401 has dimensions of 96.7 x 60 x 15mm and weighs 95 grams without batteries or storage media.
Samsung Digimax U-CA401 Specifications:
| Image Sensor Type |
CCD |
| Resolution |
4.1 Megapixel |
| Optical Zoom |
Without Optical Zoom |
| Camera Type |
Ultra-Compact |
| Interchangeable Lens |
Without Interchangeable Lens |
| Optical Zoom |
Without Optical Zoom |
| 35mm Zoom Lens |
35 mm |
| Digital Zoom |
4x |
| Focus Type |
Autofocus |
| Focus Range |
23.62 in. to Infinity (w) |
| Macro Focus Range |
2.36 - 23.62 in. (w) |
| Focal Length |
5.8 mm |
| Resolution |
4.1 Megapixel |
| Resolutions |
640 x 480 • 2272 x 1704 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768 |
| Video Resolutions |
640 x 480 (VGA) • 320 x 240 (QVGA) |
| Video Format |
AVI |
| ISO Speeds |
Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 |
| Aperture Range |
f7 (w) - f3.2 (w) |
| Shutter Speed |
1 - 1/2000 sec |
| White Balance |
Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Sunset (Preset) |
| Memory Type |
Memory Stick • Memory Stick Duo |
| Built-in Memory Size |
32 MB |
| Compression Modes |
Fine • SuperFine • Normal |
| Compression Type |
JPEG |
| File Size (High Res.) |
2.29 MB (56 images on 128MB card) |
| File Size (Low Res.) |
.09 MB (about 1,422 images on 128MB card) |
| Flash Type |
Built-In |
| Flash Functions |
Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync |
| Viewfinder |
Optical |
| LCD Panel |
With LCD Panel |
| LCD Panel Size |
1.5 in. |
| LCD Protected Position |
Without LCD Protected Position |
| Interface |
USB |
| Video Interface |
Video Out |
| Battery Type |
Proprietary Lithium |
| Self Timer |
2 Sec. • 10 Sec. |
| Mp3 Built In |
Without MP3 |
| Built-in Microphone |
With Built-in Microphone |
| Built-in Speaker |
With Built-in Speaker |
| Operating System |
Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP |
| Width |
3.81 in. |
| Depth |
0.59 in. |
| Height |
2.36 in. |
| Weight |
0.21 lb. |
| Warranty |
2 Years |
| Included Accessories |
Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Bag • Strap |
News:
SAMSUNG CAMERA INTRODUCES ITS MOST SLEEK AND COMPACT CAMERA TO DATE
- Samsung Cameras announces the launch of its new U-CA 401 ultra compact digital camera. Sleek, compact and ultra thin (96.7mm x 60mm x 15mm), the U-CA 401 combines impressive features with a stylish body that's small enough to take anywhere. As a 4 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, retailing at less than £220, the U-CA 401 is destined to become the camera of choice for those who like to travel light, but record all of their experiences along the way.
Although small in size, the U-CA 401 is very big on features. Beginning with its 4.1 megapixel image sensor, it is designed to deliver high quality images, storing them either in its internal 32MB of flash memory or onto a Sony Memory Stick Duo card.
The camera can capture as many as 406 images (at the 1/3 of a megapixel setting) and up to seven images in the super fine mode at the highest resolution using the internal memory alone. As an added feature, images can be transferred from the internal memory to the Memory Stick Duo card, essentially freeing up the camera. The U-CA 401 also transfers images quickly and easily to a computer via the in-built USB interface.
The camera's macro mode allows the U-CA 401 to focus on subjects as close as 6 cm, while normal mode facilitates smooth, swift auto focus from 60 cm to infinity. A combination mechanical and electronic shutter provides high-speed image capture up to 1/2000 of a second. A handy Night Scene mode turns the camera into a secret-agent "must have", allowing photographs to be captured in almost complete darkness.
Another impressive feature is the U-CA 401's wide variety of exposure controls, which provide the photographer with complete creative control over the image being shot. Photographers can chose from Program AE, Multi Metering, or Spot modes, all with adjustable exposure compensation up to ±2 stops, in .5 EV increments.
The U-CA 401 isn't just talented, it's sensitive too. The camera can capture images at selectable ISO ranges from 100 to 400. The built-in self-timer allows photographers to get into the action too, and the double exposure setting provides for some interesting creative effects.
Even in a camera with such diminutive dimensions, Samsung kept ergonomics in mind during the design process. The U-CA 401 fits nicely into the palm of the photographer's hand, and offers quick and easy access to a host of controls through a few simple buttons and an easy to navigate graphic user interface (GUI).
Many of the camera's controls are accessed through the large 1.5-inch colour TFT LCD screen. The built-in flash, for example, can be set to fire in Auto mode, Auto and Red-eye mode, Slow-sync mode and Fill-in mode. Sharpness and special effects can also be set on-camera via the LCD screen and GUI.
The U-CA 401 allows sharpness to be adjusted from the standard Normal mode to either Soft or Vivid, while the camera can also be set to capture images with either a sepia or black and white effect.
In addition to automatic white balance, the U-CA 401 provides adjustable white balance settings for the perfect photograph. Choose from Daylight, Cloudy, Sunset, Fluorescent, Tungsten or Custom modes to capture photographs with perfect colour rendition.
The U-CA 401 not only captures perfect still images, but also records video at up to 30 frames-per-second with audio at 320x240 dpi. Movies (as well as photographs) can be played back on the built-in LCD screen, providing an on-location way to check one's directorial skills.
Proving that it's possible to create a camera that's both compact and full featured, the U?CA 401 provides enormous creative controls for the photographer in a small package. The Samsung U-CA 401 is the perfect choice for every photographer.
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