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Praktica announces the 4Mp and 8x zoom Luxmedia 4008 |
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Praktica Germany announces the Luxmedia 4008, a new 4.2 megapixel and 8x zoom digital camera. The 4008 is also the first Praktica camera with the new name Luxmedia. The camera has good looks, a robust black body, features video with sound and on the back there is a 1.6 “ TFT-display. In the box you'll find the USB-cable, video-cable, batteries, camera bag, strap, software-CD. The camera will be available at the end of this month...
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OVERVIEW |
Even with the body of the camera, which reminds us of a mirror-reflex-camera, the new Praktica Luxmedia 4008 is different from the digital starter camera. The robust body protects the compact technology, which covers the requirements of ambitious photographer. It is also the first Praktica camera with the new name Luxmedia.
The Luxmedia 4008 convinced because of the price-performance-ratio, which is usual for Praktica. The light intensive lens with 8 x optical zoom delivers brilliant pictures in 4.2 mega pixel CCD quality. On the back there is a 1.6 “ colored TFT-display. The extensive equipment completed numerous additional options like the video-TV output or the microphone-function. USB-cable, video-cable, batteries, camera bag, strap, software-CD
SPECIFICATIONS
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Type |
4.2 Mega pixels digital camera with 6.2 Mega pixels interpolation mode,
8x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom and 1.6” TFT color monitor |
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View finder |
electronically, micro display (180 000 pixels) |
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Lens |
f: 2.80-3.41 / 40-320mm |
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Zoom |
8x optical and 4x digital |
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Focus |
system Auto focus system |
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Focus range |
normal: 0.50m - ‡, Macro: 20-50cm |
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Shutter speed |
1/2000 – 16 sec. |
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Image sensor |
1/2.5” CCD sensor 4.23 Mega pixels (effective: 4.07 Mega Pixels) |
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Resolution |
3264x2448 (interpolation), 2880x2160 (interpolation), 2272x1704,
1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 Pixel |
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Sensitivity |
Auto, ISO 50, 100, 200, 400 |
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White balance |
Auto and 4 manual modes |
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Continuous shooting |
3 shots/sec |
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Exposure metering |
matrix, center, spot |
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Exposure adjust |
-2.0EV to +2.0EV, in 1/3EV steps |
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Flash |
auto mode with red eye reduction, flash off mode, flash on mode and
night scene mode |
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Flash range |
0.90 – 3.00m |
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Self timer |
electronic self timer about 5 or 10 sec. delay |
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LC-display |
1.6” TFT color monitor (85 000 pixel), 9 menu languages |
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Tripod |
socket ¼“ |
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Memory |
16MB built-in memory, SD/MM-Card useable |
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File format |
MPEG4, JPEG, EXIF2.2, DPOF |
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File format |
Audio Wave |
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TV function |
Video out, PAL or NTSC |
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Video sequence |
QVGA (CIF) 30 fps |
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Connectors |
USB 2.0, Video out, DC-in |
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Power source |
4x AA Alkaline batteries (1.5Volt) or CR-V3 or Ni-MH batteries or Ni-Cd
batteries |
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Dimensions |
120 x 82 x 85mm |
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Weight |
395g |
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Accessories |
USB cable, Video cable, CD with Driver and image software, pouch, strap
and 4x batteries |
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System requirements |
Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP |
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Additional information: Visit the Praktica website |
| June 23, 2004 |
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