A slim story
By Aditya Kuber
The new EX-S3 is equipped with a 3.2 megapixel CCD for high-resolution, clear images, and a 2.0-inch LCD monitor screen for composing and viewing images. Everything comes packed in a thin and stylish design.
A lens barrier protects the lens from impact and dust by opening and closing whenever the camera is turned on and off. The case is made of lightweight magnesium alloy, for
a body that weighs a mere 72 gram.
High-speed start-up minimises the time until the camera is ready to shoot after being turned on and a 0.01 release time lag records the image virtually as soon as you press the shutter release button.
The stylish card-size configuration measures 89.5(W)×57 (H)×1.7(T) mm.
And everything is packed into a 72-gram lightweight magnesium alloy case that offers good durability.
The big 2-inch LCD monitor screen (EX-S2/M2 has a 1.6-inch screen) helps to make image viewing easier and a photo stand feature lets you view images while the camera is on its cradle (optional).
Placing the EX-S3 onto its cradle and pressing the photo button starts a slideshow of images currently in image memory. You can even set up the camera to display the images you want whenever it is placed on the cradle.
3.2 million effective pixels and a high-resolution, high-sensitivity 1/1.8-inch progressive CCD enhance flesh tones, and capture rich and vibrant natural colors.
Images virtually come alive with beautiful clarity. All these features come at a price of approximately Rs 21,000 But, be warned... the image quality is not the highest thanks to the super compact body and the compromise on the lens due to that.
Other cameras in this range and with equal style include the Olympus Mju Digital 300 and also the Kodak LS633. Both offer similar features and good style but with slightly better image quality.
(c) The Economic Times, 2003. As published in 'ET-Personal'.
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