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Epson PhotoPC 3100Z Review
Epson PhotoPC 3100Z
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Want more? In addition to still images it can record up to 25 seconds of 320 x 240 (QVGA) motion JPEG at 15fps with audio. There's a standard hot shoe flash mount that allows the use of more powerful clip-on strobes. Auto or Manual focus with macro closeup capability as close as 2.5 inches. The builtin microphone lets you attach 3-, 5- or 10-sec audio notes to your images. The included lens adapter allows the use of 49mm filters and add-on lenses. Matrix or spot metering options, powered by standard AA type batteries and it uses industry-standard CompactFlash memory cards for image storage.
  
 Epson PhotoPC 3100Z and the Nikon Coolpix 995 for size comparison. |
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Epson PhotoPC 3100Z Specifications
| CCD Sensor | 1/1.8" color CCD (3.34 million pixels) |
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| HyPict | 2544 x 1904 pixels (interpolated) |
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| Uncompressed | TIFF 2048 x 1536 pixels |
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| Super Fine | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
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| Fine | 1600 x 1200 pixels |
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| Standard | 640 x 480 pixels |
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| Picture Modes | Full Auto, program (sports, landscape, portrait, normal), manual, macro, continuous shoot, interval shooting, stitching, and 2x digital zoom. |
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| Color Modes | 24 -bit color and monochrome |
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| File Format | JPEG (EXIF), TIFF uncompressed, DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) and DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compliant |
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| Audio File Format | WAV (PC), AIFF (MAC) |
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| Built-in Microphone and Speaker | Capable of recording up to 10 second voice message. Listen to the voice message on the camera, through a computer or television |
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| Audio and Video Clip | QuickTime Motion JPEG (15 frames/sec). Max recording time 25 seconds (35 seconds when sound is off). |
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| LCD Monitor | 1.8" color LCD monitor. Supports instant preview, playback, delete, and slide show. |
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| Memory Card Storage Capacity | 16MB CompactFlash card. Average number of images (standard compression) stored on 16MB: HyPict 12 images, Super Fine 29 images, Fine 56 images, Standard 199 images, Uncompressed TIFF 1 image (9MB). |
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| Accessory removeable Storage Cards | Additional CompactFlash cards available through manufacturers like Lexar Media and SanDisk. Camera supports up to 256MB Type I CompactFlash card. |
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| Lens | Focal length: 7-21mm, (equivalent to 34mm - 102mm lens on a 35mm film camera), 7 elements in 8 group construction (2 aspherical lenses), Lens adapter included for optional add on lenses. |
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| Auto-Focus Range | Normal mode: 20" to infinity (0.5m - infinity), Macro mode: 8" to 20" (0.2m - 0.5m), Macro mode wide angle: 2.36" to 20" (0.06m - 0.5m), User adjustable, 3', 10', 50' |
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| Optical Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder and diopter |
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| Aperture | F2.0, 2.3, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8.0 ( Automatic and Aperture Priority) |
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| Shutter speed | Mechanical shutter and electronic control shutter: Flash on: 1/30 seconds - 1/1000 seconds, Slow synch and Flash OFF: 1/2 seconds - 1/1000 seconds, Manual exposure: 8 seconds - 1/500 seconds. (Automatic and Shutter Priority) |
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| Exposure Control | Program auto exposure with manual +/- 2.0 exposure value adjustment (0.5/0.2 EV increments); spot and matrix metering |
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| White Balance | Auto/Fixed 5200° K/Custom |
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| Built-in Flash | Range: 20" - 13.8" (normal), 8" - 20" (macro). Modes: Auto Flash, Flash On, Flash Off, Red-eye reduction and Slow Synchronized. Hot Shoe for adding optional external flash units |
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| Sensitivity | Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400 |
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| Status Display | User selectable controls and LCD status display |
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| Self Timer | 10 seconds |
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| Tripod Mount | Built-In |
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| Data Communication Interface | USB |
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| Video Interface | Provides NTSC and PAL video output signal |
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| Power | Includes four AA Alkaline batteries. Accepts four AA sized batteries (alkaline, lithium, Ni-Cd and NiMH). Optional AC adapter, rechargeable batteries and charger. |
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| Print Tools | Print Button: Mark images for printing. Utilizes Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). PRINT Image Matching: Automatically optimizes images for printing. User adjustable brightness and sharpness settings. |
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| Software on CD-ROM | Sierra Imaging Image Expert, USB Storage Driver, EPSON File Converter and Panorama Stitcher. |
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| Environmental Requirements | Temperature: 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C), Humidity: 30% to 80% (non-condensing) |
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| Camera Dimensions and Weight | Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.25" x 3.50" x 2.56", Weight without batteries: 12.9 oz. |
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| Minimum System Requirements | CD-ROM drive, 32MB RAM, 30MB of available hard disk space, VGA monitor minimum resolution of 640 X 480 with 256 colors (24-bit recommended), 16 bit sound card and speakers (for audio playback only), USB connection. Windows: Pentium 166 MHz or higher processor, Windows 98/Me/2000. Macintosh: System 8.5.1 to 9.1, Power Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac |
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| Warranty | 1 year limited - camera |
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