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Sunday, December 17, 2006

BenQ Introduces X710 Digital Camera

BenQ today announces the launch of the BenQ X710, featuring a large 3-inch LTPS LCD display, a 7.2-megapixel CCD imager, a smc Pentax (Super Multi-Coating) lens with 3x optical zoom and supports up to ISO4000 in movie recording mode. The slender X710 arrives with an ultra-slim body in an eye-catching aluminum casing and is the slimmest camera that features a 3-inch high resolution display to date, offering users instant photo sharing at any viewing angle.

To minimize image blur, the BenQ X710 incorporates the S.S.F. (super shake-free) system of which includes a high light sensitivity portrait mode of ISO1200 to facilitate shooting when capturing fast moving objects in poor lighting conditions and a shake-free mode to compensate for handshakes when taking pictures.

The X710 boasts 6 different shooting modes, including manual mode, S.S.F. (Super Shake-Free) mode, portrait mode and night scene mode, providing users quick setting adjustments with a variety of shooting options. The camera includes the PictBridge function for direct photo printing via a compatible printer and supports SD memory card of up to 2G.

Super Large 3-inch Display for Instant Sharing
The super large 3-inch X710 adopts 230k high-resolution LTPS LCD, which is far more sharp, contrasting, and power-saving. A larger display such as TV or the computer is no longer needed for you to view the photos you take. With the 3-inch screen, viewing on the camera can be joyful and you may find it easier to share the images with friends immediately.

World Slimmest for You to Carry
This is the world slimmest 3-inch 7 megapixels camera. With the world’s slimmest body & sleek stainless steel casing, you simply can’t go wrong. X710 is exquisitely designed for you to concentrate on capturing the once-in-a-lifetime, model moment.

smc Pentax Lens for Superb Image Quality
With top-tier smc Pentax lens, X710 assures you real colors on the photo. The Sliding Lens System embedded makes every tiny corner on the photo sharper and clearer, which presents you with the original moment vividly.

High ISO in Movie and Snapshot
Supported by a high sensitivity of up to ISO 4000 on movie mode and ISO 1200 in shooting mode, the X710 ensures that your moments are captured bright and natural in dark settings without having to use an artificial flash. So, even if you’re out under the stars or dining in a romantically lit bistro, your photos will always turn out picture-perfect!

Shake-Free Embedded for Clearer Images
As for those blurry annoying images caused by shaky hands and moving objects they’ll never be a nuisance again. So, if you’re dancing the night away or clicking cars as they speed by, the X710’s unique Shake-Free function will guarantee that every shot or movie you take turns out crisp, clear and cool.