The DC E520 digital camera is aimed at young professionals on- the-go. The feature-packed DC E520 incorporates a 5 megapixel CCD, 3x optical zoom, high-resolution, large-oversized 2.5″ LTPS LCD screen, VGA movie recording and extra long battery life all in a thin 21mm package. On-the-go users will be pleased with the DC E520’s high resolution oversized 2.5″ LTPS LCD screen that yields precise and comfortable viewing of photos in high resolution. The DC E520 also features VGA movie recording at 30fps with AVI (MPEG4) format, which ensures high quality movie clips. A digital stabilizer function is also supported during recording. Attractively thin at 21mm, the DC E520 is designed with comfort and portability in mind. Aside from its brushed steel exterior, it features BenQ’s intuitive Easy-Dial User Interface, which allows users to choose without complication from various options. A high-capacity 1230mAh battery allows users to enjoy their trips without the pressure of constant recharging.

The camera is easy to operate, but suffers from a few annoying quirks. The power button must be held down for one second before the camera springs into life, which is a nuisance when you need to take a shot quickly. The shutter sound played through the speaker is useful to confirm when a picture has been taken, but the constant beeps for every button press are annoying. We would have liked audible confirmation for when the auto-focus has locked on to its subject, but none is given. Also absent is the ability to adjust shutter speed and aperture settings manually, although there are white balance, ISO speed and metering options plus various scene presets.

Sensor	CCD
Image	5M
Picture Resolution	2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Lens	F=5.8~17.4mm F2.6 / F4.8
Zoom	3x / 4x
Focus Range	Normal: 40 cm to infinity Macro: 6 cm
Shutter Speed	Up to 1/2000 sec
Display Size	2.5” LTPS LCD
Display Resolution	230,000 pixels
ISO Equivalent	Auto / 100 / 200 / 400
White Balance	Center Average / Spot / Average
Flash	Auto / Forced flash / Flash off / Red eye reduction / Slow Sync Range: 0.5 ~ 2.0m
Self-Timer	10 sec, 2 sec
Movie Mode	AVI format (MPEG4) with 30fps (Resolution: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 128 pixels) (with sound, continuous) (with sound, continuous)
Storage	Built-in 32MB / SD card compatible
Interface	Digital out: USB 2.0 (high speed compatible) TV out: Audio / Video output ( NTSC/PAL)
Battery	Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (via AC adaptor) / USB cable
Dimensions	88 x 58 x 23.7 mm (slimmest 21mm)
Weight	130 (without battery)
Product Color	Silver

 

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