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25th June 2003
Oregon Scientific Announces DS8228

Released by Oregon Scientific:

Oregon Scientific Announces DS8228 Simply Point and Shoot With Guaranteed Results Every Time



Oregon Scientific, the award-winning manufacturer of stylish, innovative electronic products, is pleased to announce the introduction of the DS8228 to their popular digital camera range. This model provides the ideal solution for all those people, young or old, who want to buy a starter digital camera at an exceptional price.

The DS8228 offers a list of user-friendly functions including five balance settings, preset scene exposure mode and three variable resolutions. With many competitor models coming to the marketplace with a similar technical specification, the DS8228 gives the user the added piece of mind in knowing that they are buying a model from a manufacturer who supports their products with a full two year warranty, and includes a user manual and quick start guide in the box.

Main Features:
• CCD Image Sensor 2.1 Mega pixel digital camera.
• Variable resolutions – 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480.
• Variable quality modes – Fine, Normal and Basic.
• 7 Preset scene exposure mode.
• Flash Light – Auto, Forced On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Night Scene)
• White balance – Sunlight, Shade, Yellow Fluorescent Lamp, White Fluorescent Lamp, Tungsten.
• Tripod mount

Availability and Price:
The DS8228 digital camera will be available from all major retail stockists at a SRP of £99.99 inc. Vat.

Technical Specification:
Image Resolution: 2.1 Mega pixel (1688 x 1248)
Digital Zoom: 2x
Macro: close-up mode
Monitor Display: 1.4” Colour LCD for digital viewfinder and review photos
Video Output: PAL
Digital Video Recording: 320 x 240 pixels
Exposure: Auto exposure
Manual Exposure Compensation: +/- 2EV with 0.3 EV steps
White Balance: Auto white balance
Internal Memory: 8MB Internal Memory for picture storage
File Format:
JPEG (EXIF)
TIFF (in 1600 x 1200 RESOLUTION)
QuickTime movie file
Viewfinder: Optical viewfinder
Timer: Self timer
Power Supply: 2 x aa batteries (NiMH Recommended and CRV3 compatible
Interface: USB interface to PC ( USB compatibitlity )
Dimensions (w x d x h): 98 x 67 x 39 mm
Weight: 135 g
Accessories:
Pouch
USB Cable
User Manual
Quick Start Guide
CD-ROM Device Driver
PhotoImpression 3.0
Operating System: Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP & Mac osx
Price: £99.99 inc vat.
Warranty: Two Years

About Oregon Scientific:
Oregon Scientific is renowned for its innovative yet stylish, user-friendly range of consumer electronic products. Building on its expertise of its modest but determined origins in the Far East, with the introduction of the world's very first range of LCD alarm clocks 25 year ago, Oregon Scientific parent company, IDT, has evolved into an award winning multi-million dollar empire with over 7000 employees worldwide. With particular attention to innovation and style, the company is always at the forefront of development of world-class consumer electronic products with innovative LCD and microprocessor technology.

Website: www.oregonscientific.co.uk

 
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