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BenQ DC1500

BenQ DC1500 Digital Camera

Nikon S500

Nikon COOLPIX S500 Digital Camera

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Product Description
Whether at work or play, there are so many moments worth preserving an important gathering, meeting, or a special friends reaction to a surprise gift. Whatever those moments are, the BenQ... More
Whether at work or play, there are so many moments worth preserving an important gathering, meeting, or a special friends reaction to a surprise gift. Whatever those moments are, the BenQ DC1500 is perfect for recording them in photographs or video. With a color LCD for previewing your shots, and sophisticated functionality that is sublimely easy to use, the DC1500 takes 1000 pictures (with flash) continuously between recharges, weights only 3.5 Oz, same size as your business cards it's a perfect personal accessory that fit into your digital lifestyle; while the included neck strap makes the DC1500 nearly effortless to take wherever you go.\n Less
You can shoot sharper, clearer and without blur with Nikon’s ingenious Vibration Reduction. VR Image Stabilization detects and corrects for camera movement to give you rock-steady... More
You can shoot sharper, clearer and without blur with Nikon’s ingenious Vibration Reduction. VR Image Stabilization detects and corrects for camera movement to give you rock-steady results time after time in lower light. So effective, it even lets you shoot in lower light. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom 4x
Camera Type Compact Compact
Weight 0.22 lb. 0.28 lb.
LCD Screen Size 0.9 in. 2.5 in.
Resolution 1.4 Megapixel 7.4 Megapixel
Optical Zoom Without Optical Zoom 3x
Features - Image Stabilization
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 1.4 Megapixel 7.4 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 1024 • 1024 x 768 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1024 x 768 • 3072 x 2304 • 3072 x 1728
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 -
Video Format AVI -
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Video Speed - 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom Without Optical Zoom 3x
Focus Type Fixed Focus Autofocus
Focal Length 10 mm 5.7 - 17.1 mm
Macro Focus Range 5.91 - 19.69 in. (w) 5.9 in. to Infinity (w)
35mm Zoom Lens 50 mm 35 - 105 mm
Focus Range 59.06 in. to Infinity (w) 19.69 in. to Infinity (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8 (w) - f2.8 (w) f2.8/f4.7 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 1/20 - 1/1000 sec -
White Balance Auto -
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash Red-eye Reduction Flash
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds 100 Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 2000
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • Multimedia Card • SD Card Built-in • SD Card
Compression Type JPEG -
Compression Modes Fine • Normal -
Built-in Memory Size 8 MB 26 MB
Included Features   
Self Timer 10 Sec. -
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone Without Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker Without Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution - 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Interface Type USB USB
Power Supply   
Battery Type 2 x AAA Batteries Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life - 180 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions   
Weight 0.22 lb. 0.28 lb.
Depth 1.1 in. 0.9 in.
Height 3.43 in. 2 in.
Width 2.24 in. 3.5 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 840046001650 018208912865
Product ID 20642191 40706056
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Bag • Neck Strap Lithium Battery
Release Date - 2007
Family Line - Nikon COOLPIX
Product MPN   
MPN DC1500 COOLPIXS500S
 
Consumer Reviews
BenQ DC1500
BenQ DC1500 Digital Camera
$242.12
Nikon S500
Nikon COOLPIX S500 Digital Camera
Not Currently Available

Product Review Summary

1.7
Based on 30 user reviews
27% recommend this product
5 stars
4 stars
1
3 stars
7
2 stars
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1 star
18
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Cons
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Good For
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Consumer Reviews

477

Want A Good Cheap Digital Camera? Try The Argus DC1500 Digital Camera!

bykelly60 Feb 17, 2004
87 Helpfuls 88 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Holds 80 pictures in internal memory on lowest setting. Can be used as a WebCam.
Cons No removable memory, no flash
Recommended it? Yes

I bought my Argus DC1500 Digital Camera a couple of years ago because of the price. I only paid $25 for it so I figured I had nothing to lose if it did not take good pictures. At the time, all I wanted was to be able to take snapshots of the kids with it, and it worked fine for this as long as the... Read full review »

44

Argus 1500 DC: Pictures Can Be Worth A Thousand Words, With The Right Camera

bygypsyrose75 Sep 23, 2001
57 Helpfuls 58 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Cost and Software Included
Cons Lack of Flash and Focusing Ability
Recommended it? Yes

Being in a tight budget I assumed this would be a great purchase. Many people I know have paid anywhere from $200.00 to thousands of dollars for a Digital Camera. I am not into a Professional Photography field so I was not in need of one that whistles and dings. Just a basic 'Point and Shoot' and... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.0
Based on 2 user reviews
50% recommend this product
5 stars
4 stars
1
3 stars
2 stars
1
1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

18

Small, sleek, great pictures.

bymapaquette Nov 27, 2007
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Compact, solid, easy to use, great pictures.
Cons Proprietary battery, flimsy battery/memory card door.
Recommended it? Yes

When looking for a new camera, we wanted something small, easy to use, and that took good pictures. The Nikon Coolpix S500 was a great choice.

We wanted something small so that it would be easy to carry. Although we usually carry it in a dedicated camera case, the S500 is tiny enough to... Read full review »

1

Poor low-light performance

bygajozinho Apr 20, 2008
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Looks
Cons Poor low light and high ISO performance - extreme noise
Recommended it? No

There is more to hate about this camera than to like about it, especially given the price tag. In short, unless your lighting conditions are superb, you will be disappointed every single time.

I bought this camera in a rush. I thought, oh, it's a Nikon, how bad can it be? I was sorely... Read full review »

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