Pre-PMA 2004: Casio today announced the QV-R41, a complementary four megapixel version of the recently announced five megapixel QV-R51. Just like the QV-R51 the R41 has a very fast startup time and a unique separate Direct-On record and play buttons for fast access to either camera mode. The QV-R41 has a large 2.0" LCD monitor, 9.7 MB of internal flash memory, an SD/MMC slot and is powered by two AA batteries. The QV-R41 should be available from February 2004.
Press Release (Casio UK):
CASIO Introduces New 4 Megapixel Compact Digital Camera
to its QV Range
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February 2nd 2004 CASIO Electronics Co. Ltd, are today delighted to unveil the latest addition to their popular QV compact digital camera series, the new 4.0 megapixel QV-R41. Following last months announcement of the QV-R51, also with 3x optical zoom, both models are perfect for the first time user. With compact good looks and improved user-friendliness the QV-R models provide incredible response and convenience while offering CASIOs exceptional quality and value for money.
CASIO is well known as a pioneer in the digital camera market, having consistently delivered products with better performance and refinement while reducing size and bringing great advances in usability. This philosophy is clearly evident in the QV-R41, which has even more functionality than previous CASIO cameras in this range.
The QV-R41 comes in the same superb aluminium body that houses the QV-R51 and it fits right in the palm of your hand. Using the latest in LSI design, CASIO has created a high-performance graphic engine for the QV-R41, which delivers superior performance with clear, true-to-life pictures. The new LSI also enables quick response through a near instantaneous start-up of 0.1 seconds, and a shutter release time lag of 0.01 seconds. Just like its big brother, the QV-R41 also features an extra large 2.0 TFT LCD screen that enables easy viewing of images and makes searching through photos a breeze.
For extra convenience, the QV-R41 supports both the popular SD memory card and MMC formats in addition to having almost 10MB of Flash memory built in, and can also be used with commercially available AA-size batteries that allow you to take as many as 900 pictures on a single charge. The QV-R41 also features CASIOs Direct-On function that turns on the camera in either record or play mode in the blink of an eye for simple one-touch recording and playback. The camera also incorporates CASIOs popular BESTSHOT function with 21 pre-defined scenarios, making it easy to take beautiful, clear shots in a wide variety of situations.
The new QV-R41 is ideal for the family looking for their first foray into digital photography and is a perfect purchase for those fast approaching summer holidays. The QV-R41 is available in the UK from February 2004.
Casio QV-R41 Features
- Easy-to-use high performance compact digital camera
- 4.0 megapixel CCD with 3x optical zoom
- Extra-large, easy-to-view 2.0 TFT LCD screen
- Long battery life: take as many as 900 pictures (2 1/2 hours) on a single charge
- Direct-On for simple one-touch recording and playback
- Uses regular AA-size Alkaline battery or AA-size Lithium / NiMH rechargeable battery
- Compact, high-class aluminium body design that fits perfectly in your hand
Casio QV-R41 Specifications
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Sensor | 1/1.8" Type CCD (4.13 million pixels total) |
Effective pixels | 4.0 million |
Image sizes | 2304 x 1712 2240 x 1680 2240 x 1488 (3:2 aspect ratio) 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 |
Image format | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
Movie clips | 320 x 240, 15 fps, max 60 secs, includes audio |
Lens | 3x optical zoom 39 - 117 mm (equiv.) F2.8 - F4.9 |
Digital zoom | Up to 4x |
Focusing | Auto focus (spot / multi) Manual focus Macro Infinity |
Focus range | Normal: 60 cm to Infinity
(2 ft to Infinity) Macro: 10 cm to 70 cm (3.9 to 27.6 in) |
Metering | Multi-pattern Center-weighted average Spot |
Exposure compensation | +/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
Shutter | 4 to 1/2000 sec |
Aperture | Wide: F2.8 / F4.8 Tele: F4.9 / F8.4 |
White balance | Auto Presets (4) Manual |
Sensitivity | Auto ISO 64 ISO 125 ISO 250 ISO 500 |
Recording modes | Normal Best Shot Movie |
Image parameters | Saturation Contrast Sharpness |
Self timer | 2 or 10 sec Triple self-timer |
Flash | Built-in Modes: Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction Range (wide): 0.6 to 3.2 m Range (tele): 0.6 to 1.8 m |
Viewfinder | Optical |
LCD monitor | 2.0" TFT LCD 84,960 pixels (354 x 240) |
Play functions | Single image Magnify (4x) 9 image thumbnail index Rotate Movie play Calendar |
Other |
Trimming |
Connectivity | DC-IN USB 1.1 (mini-B) |
Power | 2 x AA batteries (NiMH and
charger ncluded) Optional AC adapter |
Dimensions | 88 x 61 x 33 mm (3.5 x 2.4 x 1.3 in) |
Weight (no batt) | 168 g (5.9 oz) |
Included accessories | Two rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries; charger; USB cable; strap; CD-ROM |
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