Agfa ePhoto CL30
Review

The Agfa ePhoto CL30 digital camera is an entry level megapixel digital camera that is available in two versions. The CL30 we reviewed here is the standard version that uses CompactFlash memory cards. Agfa also makes another version called the CL30 Clik! that uses the new 40MB Clik! disks as it storage medium. Both cameras offer a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface and a maximum resolution of 1440 x 1080 pixels using Agfa's PhotoGenie image enhancement (interpolation) technology. The non-interpolated High mode delivers 1152 x 864 sized images. The user can also select 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 or a special b/w Text mode 1152 x 864. Jump to the CL30 specifications The user controls are very minimal. On the left of the LCD is the EasyPilot wheel that is used to navigate the menus by rolling it up or down and then selecting options by pressing it inward. You also activate the menu system by pressing it inward. On the right at the top is the mode switch to turn the camera on in either the Record or Play mode. The switch below that controls the LCD display or puts the camera in the Connect to PC mode. On the top the only thing you'll find is the shutter button. And the only thing on the bottom is a plastic tripod socket. The I/O ports are clearly marked on the inside of the plastic door. On the top is the USB port. Next is the Video Out port that is switchable between NTSC and PAL format. Below that is the slow RS-232 serial I/O port and on the bottom we have the DC input port for the optional AC power adapter. Next to the I/O ports you will find the CompactFlash Type I card slot. The card slot has no ejector mechanism so Agfa has included an extractor tool attached to the CL30's wrist strap to facilitate removing the CF card. The CL30 is powered by four AA-size batteries, alkaline, NiMH, NiCd or lithium type may be used. Here's a closeup of the LCD display with the menu turned on. More on this on the next page. You can also see the data LCD display above the color LCD. It gives you the status of the camera but all options must be changed using the menu on the color LCD.

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ePhoto CL30 Specifications
Resolution :	P-Genie - 1440 x 1080 High - 1152 x 864 pixels Text - 1152 x 864 pixels, b/w Medium (XGA) 1024 x 768 pixels Low (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels
Removable Storage:	Removable CompactFlash memory. Included 4 MB card stores 6 - 36 images depending on capture mode: P-Genie - 6 High - 12 Text - 30 Medium (XGA) -16 Low (VGA) - 36
CCD Resolution:	1 million (1152 x 864) pixels
Screen:	1.8" color LCD display for capture and playback plus optical viewfinder
Lens:	Auto and manual focus with macro - Lens aperture range: f/2.8 - 8.0 - Lens focal length: 43mm equivalent with macro - Lens focal range: macro: 10 cm - 1m - 2x digital zoom in low (VGA)mode - normal: 50 cm - infinity - Autofocus with macro; four manual focus positions: (1M, 2M, 5M, infinity)
Flash:	External flash synchronization support 4 Flash Modes: - Auto - Fill-in - Red eye reduction - Off
Lens Aperture:	f/2.8 - 8.0
Lens Focal Range:	macro: 10 cm - 1 m normal: 50 cm - infinity
Shutter Speed:	1/30 - 1/700 second
White Balance Control:	Automatic with manual white point override
Color Depth of Sensor:	30 bits (10 bits per RGB channel, produces 24-bit color output, 8 bits per RGB channel)
Image Format:	JPEG
Timer:	10 second self timer
Interface:	Serial cable for PC (included) USB cable for Windows 98, iMac and other USB compliant systems Serial Mac adapter Video cable for TV (PAL and NTSC)
Video Out:	NTSC/PAL
Processing Speed:	6 - 11 seconds depending on resolution
Number of Pictures:	6 - 36 images depending on capture mode: P-Genie - 6 High - 12 Text - 30 Medium (XGA) -16 Low (VGA) - 36
Mount:	Standard tripod mount
Dimensions:	80.3 mm H x 127.5 mm W x 37 mm D or 3.16"H x 5"W x 1.45"D
Weight:	265 g or 9.4 oz (excluding batteries)
Battery:	Includes 4 AA alkaline batteries (also works with NiMH and lithium or 6.5V AC adapter)
Software(Included):	Agfa PhotoWise software with PhotoGenie technology (stand-alone application for Mac and Windows 95 or NT; TWAIN driver for PC)
Box Contents:	- ePhoto CL30 digital camera - 4 MB CompactFlash memory card (stores 6 - 36 images) - 4 AA batteries - Soft case, Wrist strap with CompactFlash extractor tool - Agfa PhotoWise software with PhotoGenie technology for managing, and enhancing digital images and Twain driver for PC - Serial cable for PC - Mac adapter cable - USB cable - Video cable - Manuals in printed and electronic (pdf) format
Available Accessories:	AC adapter and softcase; Memory Kit (8 MB SSFDC batteries, NiMH); Cable Pack; Agfa Software (PhotoWise); Batteries (4x NiMH); PCMCIA adapter card; FlashPath floppy adapter
PC System Requirements:	50 MB of available hard disk space VGA monitor with at least 256 colors Microsoft Windows 95, 98 or NT Pentium processor or higher RS-232 9 pin port or USB port 2x or faster CD-ROM
Macintosh System Requirements:	System 7.5.3 or higher Power PC processor Modem or USB port

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