BenQ DC C1255 is a compact digital camera featuring 12 megapixels of resolution, 3x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD screen with extra brightness and intuitive operation. The camera is stylish and has an elegant anti-slip metal ornament. It is compact enough to fit any pocket as well.

The camera is targeted at those who wish to get great shots with ease not bothering about camera settings. Modern technology allows making intelligent cameras that do the entire job automatically. This one is not an exception.

The C1255 features Advanced Scene Recognition technology that defines the scene being shot and applies one of the pre-set scenes so that you get the perfect picture. It can detect the following types of scenes: Portrait; Landscape; Backlight; Backlight Portrait; Night Portrait; Night Scene; Macro, and Sunset.

The camera does its best to help you capture great portraits of your friends and family and never miss the moment. Its Face Detection Function will identify human faces in a frame and ensure that they are properly exposed and are in focus.

Smile Shutter function makes the camera take the photo automatically just the moment your sunject is smiling. Moreover, when somebody blinks in the photo, the camera will notify you about this so that you can immediately retake the photo.

If it is not enough, there’s also a Beauty Enhancer function in the camera. It improver your subjects’ complexion, removes blemishes from faces and makes them look smoother while preserving detail.

BenQ C1255 – Specifications:

• 12 Megapixels
• Maximum Image Size: 4000×3000 pixels
• 1/2.3 inch CCD Image Sensor
• 3x Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 35 - 105mm
• Aperture Range: F2.9(W) ~ 5.4(T)
• 2.7“ LCD Display with 230k pixels
• Macro: 10cm
• Shutter Speed: 1/2000 ~ 15 sec
• Sensitivity: ISO50 - 6400
• Smart Scene Detection
• Face Detection
• Smile Shitter
• Blink Warning
• Movie Mode: 720 x 400 (16:9), 640 x 480 @ 30 fps
• 21.4MB Built-in Memory
• Compatible with SD/SDHC Cards
• Dimensions: 92.0 x 60.5 x23.8 mm
• Weight: 110g

BenQ DC E1250 aka E1280 is the latest digicam from the company featuring 12 megapixels of resolution, 3x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD screen and easy operation. It is housed into an elegant compact body.

The camera is a point-and-shoot basically as it doesn’t offer much control over its settings, but instead it features the Advanced Scene Recognition technology which analyzes the scene being shot and select the appropriate scene mode to get a nice photo. The scenes are as follows: Landscape; Portrait; Backlight; Backlight Portrait; Night Scene; Night Portrait; Macro, and Sunset.

The camera will help you if you want to take a macro shot – its Smart Macro function will automatically switch to macro mode when it detects that you are shooting close-ups of flowers or small objects.

The E1250 features Beauty Enhancer function that can improve your subject’s complexion and remove blemishes and minor imperfection from your subject’s skin. It saves your time as there’s no need to edit photos on your PC.

Another interesting feature of the camera is its Pre-Composition function. It allows you to set the background for a photo before including the main subject. It is especially handy when you want someone to take a shot of you and at the same time you want to preserve the desired pattern.

Benq DC E1250 aka E1280 – Specifications:

• 1/2.3 inch CCD Image Sensor
• 12 Megapixels of Resolution
• 3X Optical Zoom
• Aperture Range: 2.9 (W) ~ 5.4 (T)
• Focal Length Equivalent: 35.5~106.5mm
• 2.7“ LCD Screen with 230k pixels Macro: 10cm
• Shutter Speed: 1/2000 ~ 15 sec
• Sensitivity: ISO50 – 6400
• Smart Scene Detection
• Smart Focus
• Beauty Enhancer
• Pre-composition Function
• Movie Mode: 720 x 400 (16:9)/640 x 480 @ 30 fps
• 21.4MB Internal Memory:
• Memory Cards: up to 4GB SD/ up to 32GB SDHC
• 700mAh Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• Dimensions: 90.1 x56.8 x18.4 mm
• Weight: 110g

Official Information: benq.com.

BenQ announced a new digital camera model – the DC E1240 – featuring 12 megapixels of resolution on a standard 1/2.3 inch CCD image sensor, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.7-inch LCD screen and, as usual, HD movie capture.

The lens doesn’t feature wide angle capabilities, though the majority of modern cameras so. It is not optically stabilized, but the camera is equipped with Super Shake Free image stabilizer that will combat blurring by raising ISO level. It is possible to go as high as ISO3200 in a 3-Mp mode, so you will get sharp, blur-free images even low-light conditions (though, they may be noisy).

The camera will suit a beginner, as it is easy to use, but photo enthusiasts will not be disappointed either. The E1240 features P/Av/Tv exposure modes where Av and Tv modes allow you to select either aperture of shutter speeds for more control over your images. You can also select AF area so that necessary object should be in focus regardless of the shooting situation.

The camera’s Auto Panorama stitching function lets you snap two or three photos in succession and it will seamlessly stitch them into one wide panoramic image.

The E1240 also offer you the peculiar Fisheye mode that makes images look like those captured with an extremely wide-angle Fisheye lens. This mode doesn’t really create a wide-angle image, as the lens remains the same, but you will get an impressive hemispherical image.

Great people’s shots are easy to capture with the camera as it has Face detection as well as “Beauty Enhancer” function. The latter is a pre-processing function that improves kin tone and smoothens blemishes.

BenQ DC E1240 – Key Features:

• 12 Megapixels of Resolution
• 1/2.3 inch CCD Image Sensor
• Focal Length Equivalent: 35-105mm
• 3x Optical Zoom
• 2.7” LCD Display
• High ISO up to 3200 (in 3 Mp mode)
• Super Shake Free (S.S.F.) Image Stabilization
• P/Av/Tv Exposure Modes
• AF Area Select Function
• Beauty Enhancer Function
• M-burst Mode
• Fisheye Mode
• Auto Panorama Mode
• Movie Mode: 1280×720 pixels at 20 fps
• 18mm at the Thickest Part