BenQ announces 12 megapixel W1220
BenQ has introduced a new point-and-shoot camera that aims to make the process of shooting pictures as easy as possible.
Labeled as being “pocket thin”, the BenQ W1220 features automatic, semi-automatic and full manual exposure modes to allow the user to pick the best method for them when shooting a picture. P/Av/TV/M aperture and shutter control modes will have anyone shooting like a professional. Manually set shooting parameters to your preference, choose an aperture value while the camera automatically sets shutter speed according to lighting conditions, or choose shutter speed and let the W1220 automatically select the optimum aperture value. The W1220 also lets users select both aperture and shutter speeds for dramatic photo compositions. For video, the W1220 can continuously record with sound at 30 frames per second.
The camera sports a 12-megapixel CCD with a 5X optical zoom.
The camera really shines when it comes to its “smart” features:
- Smart Scene automatically detects eight different scene scenarios and selects the best one for the picture: Landscape / Portrait / Backlight / Backlight Portrait / Night Scene / Night Portrait / Macro / Sunset.
- Smart Focus eliminates the hassles of previous generation cameras that required the user to switch to focus mode when the object of interest was too near.
- Smile Catch & Blink Detector help to capture the perfect spontaneous smile by automatically shooting in rapid succession – ideal for candid moments.
- Auto Face Tracking optimizes skin tones and focuses up to 10 faces in a single frame, great for group shots where everyone wants to look their blur-free best.
For a truly odd feature, you also have the Love-Portrait Auto Capture mode which is a way for the camera owner to take a self-portrait without awkwardly holding the camera. This has been around for some time now, it’s called “a timer”, but we aren’t sure if that is how this camera is handling it.
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