NPI Minolta DiMAGE E203 Small, Simple, and Versatile 2.0 Million Pixel,* 3X Zoom Digital Camera Minolta is pleased to introduce the DiMAGE E203, a compact digital camera with high-quality images, automated features, and versatile functions. Not much bigger than a deck of cards, the DiMAGE E203 can easily find space in a bag, and anyone can capture great moments with point-and-shoot simplicity. The completely automated feature is further complemented by various shooting functions available with the press of a button: beautiful night portraiture, dynamic landscapes, macro images, or self-portraits. It is a fun and versatile camera bursting with features such as movie recording. The 2.0 million pixel resolution and quality aspheric optics promise clear, crisp images. The 3X optical zoom and the 2X digital zoom bring distant subjects closer. Effortless operation is complemented by simple in-camera viewing and editing. For users with a little more experience, the camera allows for control over exposure, white balance, and image size. Transferring images to a personal computer is just as easy with the supplied USB cable and the camera acting as a mass-storage device. Simply install the bundled photo-retouching software to manipulate the images to create impressive presentations limited only by imagination: personalized calendars, postcards, etc. Everyone will find the DiMAGE E203 is a fun, simple, compact, digital camera. * 2.0 million as effective number of pixels. Total number of pixels is 2.1 million. more
2 Main Features The compact and versatile DiMAGE E203 can be taken anywhere and capture high-quality images easily. Elegant, Pocket-Sized Body The DiMAGE E203 is one of the smallest digital cameras that packs a 3X optical zoom with 2.0 million pixel resolution. The compact body fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, and slips easily into a pocket or purse. Measuring 101.5 (W) X 61.5 (H) X 35* (D) mm, the DiMAGE E203 is not much bigger than a deck of cards. The elegant body sports a cool, metallic silver accents. * 35 mm excluding the lens when retracted. 40mm including the lens when retracted. High-Quality Imaging 2.0 Million Pixels and High-Quality 3X Zoom Lens Although compact, the DiMAGE E203 produces crisp, detailed images. The resolution of 2.0 million effective pixels delivers impressive 150 dpi printouts on A4 size paper. The high-quality optics brings out the best of the CCD. It includes two double-sided aspheric elements that minimize chromatic and spherical aberration, reproducing fine details. 3X Optical Zoom and 2X Digital Zoom 3X Optical Zoom The versatile 3X optical zoom has a focal length range from 5.4mm to 16.2mm (approximately equivalent to a 35mm to 105mm lens in 35mm film format). It covers various shooting opportunities from expansive landscapes to candid snap shots and vivid portraits. more
3 2X Digital Zoom A distant subject can be brought even closer with the two step digital zoom: 1.5X and 2X. The 2X digital zoom doubles the effect of the optical zoom to give an equivalent of 210mm in a 35mm format, resulting in impressive images. Simple and Easy to Use Fully Automatic for Best Results --- Auto-Recording Mode With the DiMAGE E203, capturing great pictures cannot be easier. Simply set the camera to the auto-recording mode, frame the picture, and press the shutter-release button; the autofocus and programmed autoexposure system, and automatic white balance control will accurately produce sharp, clear, colorful images. Under low-light conditions, the built-in flash fires automatically. Beautiful Pictures with Easy to Access Shooting Modes The flash modes and shooting modes offer possibilities over different shooting conditions. By simply pressing the mode button, users can select a setting that best suits the type of subject. Basic flash modes include autoflash, fill flash, red-eye reduction, and flash cancel settings. Landscape/night view mode makes it simple to capture dynamic landscapes, and spectacular night scenery. In night portrait mode, ambient light and flash exposure are balanced so that the subject is seen in a glittering background. Getting close to the subject is possible with the macro mode. From as close as 25 cm, an area of about 7 cm x 9cm can be captured as a full-frame image. Self-portraits are easy with the built-in self-timer. more
4 Easy to Use The DiMAGE E203 is easy to use. The combination of the easy-to-control four-way keys and simple menu screens offers easy camera setup. The 38mm (1.5 inch) TFT color monitor displays clear images with approximately 120,000 pixels. The camera can be powered by a long-life lithium battery, inexpensive, readily-available AA alkaline batteries, or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The recording media is a compact SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card, a next-generation memory card being increasingly adopted in the digital applications such as cellular phones, and PDAs (personal digital assistants). Quick and Simple PC Connection --- USB Mass Storage The supplied USB cable allows quick and simple access to images. Simply plugging the USB cable between the camera and the computer enables the camera to be recognized as an external storage device; users can directly open image files, or drag and drop them into the computer s hard disk. Fun to Use Software Supplied with the DiMAGE E203 is the ArcSoft PhotoImpression 3.0 photo-retouching software. This easy to use software allows novices to use their pictures in many ways. The program provides simple but powerful retouching tools as well as effects to transform images beyond the ordinary. Movie Recording Not only can still images be made of important moments, but also the entire moment can be captured with the DiMAGE E203. 15 seconds of digital video can be recorded with a choice of two resolutions: 320 x 240 pixels or 160 x 120 pixels. The motion JPEG files can be sent to friends by e-mail or used to add spice to web pages. more
5 Other Versatile Features For Users with More Experience --- Multi-Function Recording Mode Multi-function recording mode allows users greater control over camera images with a simple menu. The calculated camera exposure can be compensated by +/ 1.5 Ev s in 1/3 increments. The white balance can be matched to several light sources: daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, or flash. The spot-metering mode allows accurate exposures of a specific subject within the frame eliminating the influence of bright or dark areas in the scene. Black and white mode adds a touch of sophisticated or timelessness to images. Viewing and Editing Images can be viewed and edited directly on the camera s LCD monitor. The images can be viewed singularly or on a nine-image index display. For closer examination, a single image can be enlarged two times with the press of a button. The images can also be presented in an automated slide show. Deleting or locking images as well as formatting memory cards can be done quickly and easily on the camera. Because the camera is supported by DPOF, images can be printed without the need of a computer. Simply create a print-order file on the camera and take the memory card to a photofinisher or service bureau to get it printed. Prints can also be made with DPOF-compliant printers. end
6 DiMAGE E203 Technical Specifications CCD: 1/2.7-type interline primary-color CCD with a total of 2.1 million pixels Number of effective pixels: 2.0 million Camera sensitivity: ISO 100 equivalent Aspect ratio: 4:3 Focal length: 5.4 16.2mm (35mm equivalent: 35-105mm) Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups (includes 2 elements with 4 aspheric surfaces) Maximum aperture: f/2.8 f/4.6 Minimum focus distance: 0.8m Macro focus range: 0.25 0.8 m (from front of lens) Maximum magnification: 0.0578X Optical zooming control: Power zoom Viewfinder type: Optical real-image zoom viewfinder Field of view: 75% (approx.) LCD monitor: 38mm (1.5 inch) TFT color Total number of pixels: 118,000 Shutter: CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter Shutter speeds: 1/2000 2 s Autofocus system: Video AF Focus lock: By pressing shutter-release button partway down Metering: Center-weighted, Spot Exposure control: Programmed AE Exposure compensation: +/ 1.5 Ev in 1/3 increments AE lock: By pressing shutter-release button partway down Flash metering: Auto-flash metering Flash range: Wide: 0.8 2 m (approx.) Telephoto: 0.8 3 m (approx.) Flash/Shooting modes: Autoflash, Autoflash with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash,
7 Night portrait, Flash cancel, Landscape/Night view, Macro, Self-timer Self-timer: 10 s, 3 s Movie recording: 15 s (max.) Color modes: Color, Black and white White-balance control: Automatic, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash) Digital zoom: 2X, 1.5X Delete function: Single or all frames can be deleted. Format function: Available in setup mode Image-size settings: Three (S, F, E) Number of recorded pixels (Still images): S: 1600 x 1200 F: 1280 x 960 E: 640 x 480 Number of recorded pixels (Movie clips): 320 x 240, 160 x 120 Storage capacity: Approximate storage capacity of 8 MB SD Memory Card: S: 17 frame F: 26 frames E: 60 frames Movie: 320 x 240 pixels: 2 clips 160 x 120 pixels: 8 clips (1 clip = max. of 15 s) * Actual number of images may vary depending upon subjects. File format: Exif 2.1 (JPEG), Motion JPEG (AVI) DCF1.0-compliant DPOF-compliant (supported by printing functions) Recording media: SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard PC interface: USB 1.1 Audio signal: Tone indicates operation.
8 Audio signal can be disabled. Batteries: 1 CR-V3 lithium battery 2 AA batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH) Battery performance (Playback): Approximate continuous playback time: 300 min. Based on Minolta s standard test method: CR-V3 lithium battery. Battery performance (Recording): Approximate number of recorded images: 800 frames Based on Minolta s standard test method: CR-V3 lithium battery, LCD monitor off, flash used with 50% of the frames, no instant playback, full-size images (1600 x 1200). External power source: 3V DC with dedicated AC adapter (sold separately) Dimensions: 101.5 (W) X 61.5 (H) X 40* (D) mm *including lens when retracted Weight: Approx. 175 g (without batteries or recording media) Operating temperature: 5-40 ºC Standard accessories: Hand Strap HS-DG203 for DiMAGE E203 USB Cable USB-400 for DiMAGE E203 Memory Card CR-V3 Battery DiMAGE E203 Software CD-ROM CD-ROM for ArcSoft PhotoImpression Optional accessories: AC Adapter AC-3 Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
9 System Requirements IBM PC/AT compatible computer with pre-installed Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98*, or Windows 98 Second Edition* and with a built-in USB port as a standard interface. Macintosh computer with pre-installed Mac OS 9.0 9.1 and with a built-in USB port as a standard interface. Problems may be encountered depending on what other USB devices are being used in parallel with this product. Only a built-in USB port is supported. Problems may be encountered when the camera is connected to a USB hub. Normal operation may not be possible even when all the system requirements are met. There have been no reports of compatibility problems with Mac OS 10.0.3. * Users of the Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition must install the dedicated driver software included in the DiMAGE E203 package. System requirements are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. * Windows is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. * Macintosh is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. * Other corporate names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.