Out of the four AAA batteries, the upper two batteries are for the flash strobe and the lower two for the camera. This is a weird feature, because having four batteries combined would give the camera more power to run on than four separate batteries, as users would use the flash only when required, thereby making two batteries useless when the flash is not used.

The PocketCam supports two resolutions, 640 x 480 pixels and 320 x 240 pixels. It also has an enhanced XVGA resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. Having 64 Mbit of storage capacity, it can store 26 pictures at the 640 x 480 pixel resolution and 107 pictures at 320 x 240 pixel resolution. You can video stream images 9 fps at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and at 3 fps at 640 x 480 pixels.

The Image quality at both the resolutions was below average, the enhanced resolution is pretty much useless as the quality only becomes worse. The image quality while using it as a Webcam and a camcorder is kinda hard to describe, though my face did look like the Blair Witch. The flash though strong offers no relief to the poor quality of the images. However, the camera can give fairly decent pics if you have a steady hand and know how to judge you shots.

Specifications:

Image Sensor 3 mega-pixel CMOS
Resolution Still Image: Max.: 5M(H/W)/ 3M /2M /1M
AVI Movie Mode: 640×480 pixels up to 20 fps; 320×240 pixels up to 30 fps
File Format ASF, JPEG, WAV, MP3
Internal Memory 12MB Flash Memory for Storage
External Memory SD/ MMC card
LCD Display 2.0″ LTPS LCD (558×234pixels)
Lens Fixed. 2 steps
Flashlight/Strobe Yes (Auto, Off)
Focus Range Macro: 30 cm; Micro: 1.5M ~ ?
Digital Zoom 4X
White Balance 5 modes: Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Exposure Control Exposure Compensation: -3 ~ +3 (selectable)
Image Effect 4 modes: Normal, Black & White, Classic, Solarize
Microphone Yes
TV Out Yes
MP3 Yes
Self-timer 10 sec.
Auto Power off Yes
Interface USB 1.1, Mass Storage (2.0 Compatible)
Battery 8210 Series Li-lon Battery (Rechargeable via USB)
Dimensions 92 x 50 x 20.6 mm

 

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