The Zire™ 72 handheld includes a
built-in camera that offers great features
in a compact package. Here are the details:
|
Feature |
Details |
| Photos |
| Resolution
|
1.2 megapixels:
1280 x 960 maximum resolution
640 x 480 medium resolution
320 x 240 screen size resolution
160 x 120 low resolution
|
| Zoom type
|
2x digital zoom |
| Sensor type*
|
CMOS |
| Image filetype
|
JPEG (when transferred to
desktop)
.jpg extension (myfile.jpg) |
| Videos |
| Resolution
|
320 x 240 high
160 x 120 low
|
| Frame rate
|
Varies; average 15fps at highest
resolution |
| Image filetype
|
MPEG4 video with ADPCM audio
(when transferred to desktop)
.asf extension (myfile.asf) |
Why would I choose a lower resolution?
We added the option to take photos and video
at lower than maximum resolution because the
Zire 72 is more than a PDA with a camera. It
can send photos and video by email or MMS.
You might want to shoot at a lower
resolution because:
- Lower resolution images take up less
room (smaller filesize), so you can take
more photos
- Smaller filesize means faster
transfer when mailing or sending via MMS
- Smaller images process more quickly,
so there's a shorter delay between when
you press the Capture button and when
the image is recorded.
If you intend to view your photos only on
your handheld screen, on a web page, or in
an MMS message, then there's very little
benefit to taking them at higher resolution.
* CMOS vs. CCD: There are two
types of sensors used in digital cameras,
Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS)
and Charge Coupled Device (CCD). CMOS
sensors consume less power than a CCD, which
extends battery life on your handheld.
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