Olympus FE-140 Digital Camera

Olympus has just announced a new line of digital cameras including the star of its FE series, the Olympus FE-140. We're pretty sure E stands for effortless as this camera is built for first time users who can't wait to get started on digital photography.

This 6 megapixel camera features a built-in Help Guide that provides users with step by step instructions for each of the camera's functions. There's literally no use for a manual. Digital photography newbies will also appreciate One-Touch buttons, direct printing and 22 pre-set scene modes (i.e. Sunset, Portrait, Night Scene).

Tech specs include 3x optical zoom, 22MB of internal memory and support for xD expandable memory, a 2.5-inch LCD, PictBridge support, and support for USB 2.0. The new FE line will be available by March of this year. The Olympus FE-140 is estimated to go for about $230.

Olympus FE-140 Digital Camera Features Include:

6.0 million pixels

3x optical zoom (equiv. 38-114 mm)

20 scene modes

22MB internal memory

6.4cm/2.5” LCD

ImageLink compatible

Movie recording function

Package Contents:

FE-140 Digital Camera

AA alkaline battery x 2

USB cable

Video cable

Wrist strap

Quick Start Guide

Basic Manual

CD-ROM (includes OLYMPUS Master software and advanced manual)

ImageLink Tray

Olympus FE-140 Digital Camera Specifications:

Imager	6.0 megapixel effective, 6.4 megapixel gross, 1/2.5” (1cm) CCD
Lens	6.3mm – 18.9mm (38mm – 114mm equivalent in 35mm photography), 6 lenses in 5 group
Zoom	Seamless to 12x (3x optical and 4x digital combined)
Aperture Range	f3.1 – f5.9
LCD	2.5” (6.4cm) LCD, approx. 110,000 pixel
Focus System	CCD Contrast Detection
Focus Range	Normal/Macro Mode (Tele): 23.6” – infinity (0.6m – infinity) Normal/Macro Mode (Wide): 3.9” – infinity (0.1m – infinity) Super Macro Mode: 2.0” – infinity (5cm – infinity)
Focus Mode	Autofocus, Single
Shutter Speed	1/2000 sec. – 4 sec.
ISO	Auto (80 – 320 equivalent), up to ISO 800 when using Digital Image Stabilization Mode
Metering Mode	Digital ESP multi-pattern
White Balance	Auto
Exposure Compensation	±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps
Recording Modes	Still Image: JPEG; Movie: QuickTime® motion JPEG
Adjustment Resolutions	2816 x 2112, SHQ/HQ 2048 x 1586, SQ1 640 x 480, SQ2
Shooting Modes	22 Shooting Modes; Auto, Scene Preset (Portrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Night Scene & Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, Fire Works, Museum, Behind Glass, Cuisine, Documents, Auction, Beach, Snow), Digital Image Stabilization, Movie
Panorama Modes	Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Master software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card
Shooting Assist Functions	Panorama
Movie Mode	320x240/ 15fps (HQ), 160x120/ 15fps (SQ)
Image Processing	TruePic TURBOâ„¢ Image Processor
Pixel Mapping	Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM) available via menu setting
Noise Reduction	Set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 second or longer
Image Playback	Still Image: Single, Index Display (4/9/16/25), Rotation, Up to 10x Enlargement, Slide-Show (Normal, Fader, Slide, Zoom), Calendar Display Movie; Normal, Reverse, Frame-By-Frame
Playback Edit Effects	Black and White, Sepia, Resize, Trimming, Red-Eye Fix, Brightness, Saturation, Frame, Title, Layout, Calendar
Direct Printing Options	PictBridge, DPOF, ImageLink
Flash	Built-in
Flash Modes	Auto (for low light and back-lit conditions) Red-Eye Reduction Fill-In Off
Flash Working Range	Wide: 0.7 ft. (0.2m) – 10.8 ft. (3.3m) Tele: 2.0 ft. (0.6m) – 6.6 ft. (2.0m)
Selftimer	12 Seconds/Auto
Setting Memorization	On/Off (Reset to default settings)
Date/Time Calendar	Simultaneous recording into image data, Automatic up to 2099
Memory	22MB internal memory (for shooting)
Removable Media Card	xD-Picture Card (16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB or 1GB)
Outer Connectors	Multi-Connector (USB Connector, Video Output, DC Input)
Auto-connect USB	2.0 Full Speed
System Requirements	Auto-connect USB: Windows 98SE/ME/2000PRO/XP with USB Port, Mac OS 9.0-9.2x/OS X 10.1-10.4 with USB Port Software: Windows 98SE/ME/2000PRO/XP, Mac 10.2 and Higher
Operating Environment	Operation: 32° – 104°F (0° – 40°C), 30% – 90% humidity Storage: -4° – 140°F (-20° – 60°C), 10% – 90% humidity
Power Supply	2 AA Alkaline Batteries, AC Adapter (CB-MA1 & E-7AU/7AE)
Size	3.8” W x 2.5” H x 1.0” D (96.0mm x 63.0mm x 26.0mm)
Weight	4.6 oz (130g) without battery and media card

Stumble It! | Posted by Paul on January 29, 2006 8:17 PM | Permalink