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This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all EPSON digital cameras:
Image quality
Megapixel CCD sensors
HyPict™ Image Enhancement Technology
Multiple resolution modes
EPSON ClearOptics Glass Lens
Ease of Use
Image storage
Color LCD monitor
Full automatic to manual controls
Versatility
File uploads and video output
Voice recording
Picture modes
PRINT Image Matching™ technology
Image Quality—Megapixel CCD sensors
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Technical Brief—Digital cameras Page 2 Image Quality—HyPict™ Image Enhancement Technology Many digital cameras use an interpolation method to produce images with higher resolution than the camera's CCD can capture. EPSON HyPict image enhancement technology uses an exclusive interpolation method. EPSON HyPict image enhancement technology produces more accurate results because it applies image enhancement before JPEG compression. The EPSON HyPict image enhancement technology uses an in-c
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Technical Brief—Digital cameras Page 3 Image Quality—EPSON ClearOptics™ glass lens EPSON digital cameras all use an EPSON ClearOptics glass lens, but the specific type of lens differs by camera model. For example, the lens on the low-end model may include an aspherical glass lens with five elements in four groups, while the high-end model may include eight elements in seven group construction using two aspherical Sharp edge lenses. The greater number of elements and groups, the detail
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Technical Brief—Digital cameras Page 4 Ease of Use—Image storage EPSON digital cameras store all use CompactFlash cards for image storage, although some of EPSON's cameras also have internal memory for images. 1. The benefits of CompactFlash memory cards are: Small size and easy insertion and removal Low power consumption with the use of Flash technology High reliability with no moving parts and the ability to withstand a shock rating of 2,000 Gs (equivalent to a ten
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Technical Brief—Digital cameras Page 6 Versatility—Automatic to manual controls Many EPSON digital cameras have three operating modes that allow you progressive control over the camera's advanced features. Full Auto mode: Ideal for novice users because the camera chooses most settings Program mode: Allows moderate control over camera functions and includes programmed subject settings Manual mode: Ideal for advanced users who wish to have full control over advanced features The follo
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Technical Brief—Digital cameras Page 5 Versatility—Voice recording Several EPSON digital cameras have built-in microphones which allow you to record a voice message for each image, right on the camera. Some cameras also have a built-in speaker so you can also listen to the message right on the camera. 1. To record a message—You can record a message immediately after shooting a photo, or, in some cases, add it later while the image is still in the camera. Recordings are saved with the
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Technical Brief—Digital cameras Page 7 Versatility—Picture modes EPSON digital cameras offer a variety of pictures modes, and the supported modes vary by camera. 1. Digital Zoom—Many EPSON cameras have a 2X digital zoom setting that allows you to zoom in on objects from a distance. Normal mode 2x Digital Zoom The key differences between an optical zoom and a digital zoom are: Digital zoom crops and magnifies the image to "enlarge" it, so it is best to print these images in a smaller s
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Versatility—PRINT Image Matching™ Technology PRINT Image Matching is a revolutionary technology that ensures digital cameras and printers work together to produce photographs that print truer-to-life than ever before. Several leading digital camera manufacturers* have partnered with Epson to incorporate PRINT Image Matching technology in their upcoming digital camera models. The EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX is the first printer (future printers will have this feature, and man