World's slimmest digital camera at 9.8mm - BenQ X800

BenQ today announces the launch of the world's slimmest 8 mega pixel camera at 9.8mm. Equipped with a bright 3” LCD display, Prism Type 3x optical zoom lens, Face-Tracking and Super Shake-Free mode, the BenQ X800 allows consumers to capture precious memories with high quality pictures. The portable media player function also allows consumers to watch video and listen to MP3s, and is an ideal travel partner wherever you go.

The super slim BenQ X800 features a bright 3” LTPS LCD and a prism-type lens which is housed entirely in the camera body, making the thinnest design possible. When zooming in on an image, all of the lens' movement takes place inside the camera. In particular, the BenQ DSC X800 can capture close objects with its 1cm micro shooting function. It also features a steel breast plate that is matted and cozy to hold and a glossy black/red steel cover in hair-line finishing for an added touch of elegance.

The BenQ DSC X800 is an ideal portable media player in offering audio and video multimedia player functionality that is built into the camera. Consumers can watch favorite MPEG-4 videos or listen to their favorite tunes with the accompanying ear-phones which also offer high quality audio. When recording videos, the BenQ DSC X800, with its built-in MPEG-4 format, records 30 frames per second at 640 x 480 VGA resolution for a smooth video/audio stream. Furthermore, the BenQ DSC X800 is designed to work perfectly even in darkly-lit environments with support of a high sensitivity up to ISO 4000 so that pictures are captured in their natural lighting and without flash bulbs.

To ensure high quality pictures, the BenQ DSC X800 is equipped with a unique S.S.F. (Super Shake Free) shooting mode. If consumers are bumped or jostled while taking a picture, the S.S.F. mode will help to compensate for this and eliminate unwanted blurs. The BenQ DSC X800 also features an Auto Face Tracking Function that can auto-focus on up to nine faces.

Equipped with Z-Lighting and Wize Zoom, the BenQ DSC X800 ensures high-quality pictures whether in the dark or at a distance. With patented Z-lighting, users can adjust the lighting and the balance of their photo in playback mode. Wise Zoom provides consumers with a 30x zoom effect in VGA size when focusing in on a certain area at a distance. The BenQ DSC X800 also supports both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, allowing consumers to share their pictures on a variety of different devices. With a variety of built-in shooting modes, the BenQ DSC X800 allows consumers to capture memories quickly and easily.

The BenQ DSC X800 will be available worldwide in Q1, 2008.

Breaking New Ground in Thin Design
3X Optical Zoom Prism Lens

The BenQ DSC X800's 3x optical zoom Prism-type lens, which is housed inside the camera, is the key to its slim shape. It can photograph distant settings, and, with its 1cm micro shooting function, objects that are close to the lens. This powerful lens technology allows you to take stunning photos with ease and grace.

Portable Multimedia Player

Accent your great journey with your favorite music and videos. The BenQ DSC X800 offers audio and video multimedia player functionality. Better still, it's easy to use and built right into the camera. When you switch back and forth from photo shooting to multimedia options, the control keys change color – blue for photo shooting and red for multimedia. You can even watch your favorite MPEG-4 videos on your BenQ DSC X800. Whether you are listening to music or watching videos, the accompanying ear-phones offer high quality audio.

The best memories are captured in their natural lighting and without flash bulbs. The BenQ DSC X800 is designed to work perfectly even in darkly-lit environments with support of a high sensitivity up to ISO 4000. Moreover, it features VGA (640x480) resolution in MPEG-4 format, allowing you to capture video clips at 30 frames per second for a smooth video/audio stream. 
When you take your photos, you might want to also dictate a verbal note to yourself or add a touch of sound to your memories. The BenQ DSC X800's voice recorder feature makes this a simple part of capturing your memories.

Elegant to Hold and Handle
The BenQ DSC X800 is made to be handled gracefully. With its large screen, slim design and thoughtful control placement, it is light and easy to hold. Just let it rest atop your thumb and forefinger. 



Super Shake-Free Function: For When You Can't Stand Still

The BenQ DSC X800 comes with a unique S.S.F (Super Shake-Free) shooting mode. If you are bumped or jostled while you are taking a picture, the S.S.F mode will help to compensate for this and eliminate unwanted blurs. 

Auto Face Tracking Function: Everyone in Focus

When you shoot images that are filled with action and people, the BenQ DSC X800 can auto-focus on up to nine faces. Take pictures with confidence that every face will come out clearly. 

Z-Lighting: Lights Up Back Lit Images

Sometimes, after you have taken a photo, you notice that your subject appears darkened because it was backlit when you captured the image. With patented Z-lighting, you can adjust the lighting and the balance of your photo in playback mode. 

Wise Zoom: High Quality from a Distance

When you travel, often, you see something in the distance that you want to photograph. Wise Zoom gives you up to a 30x zoom effect in VGA size when you focus in on a certain area of a distant scene with no degradation in the quality of your photo.

Supports 4:3/16:9 Aspect Ratios: See on Any Screen

The BenQ DSC X800 supports both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios. So, images that you capture can easily be shared and viewed on a variety of different devices, such as widescreen TV monitors, once you return from your journey.

29 Different Scene Modes: Capture Everything

You don't have to be an expert to get it right. With a variety of built-in shooting modes, the BenQ DSC X800 allows you to capture memories quickly and easily. Look at the list below and you'll see that you'll be able to operate with ease in almost any situation with the following shooting modes:

Auto, Manual, Movie Record, S.S.F, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Backlight, Night Scene, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Night Scene Portrait, Self-Portrait, Building, Soft Flowering Water, Landscape Portrait, Web Auction, High ISO Portrait, Food, Museum, Candle Light, Party, Text, Child, Sunset, Flower, Pet, and Voice Record.

MicroSD. Share with Ease

The BenQ DSC X800 stores your photos, videos and voice recordings on a removable MicroSD memory card. You can transfer your memories from your card to your computer, mobile phone, PDA, etc. Either way, you can share with ease.

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