DEC Zhongheng-U330 (Skylight Series) Digital Camera Trial Notes (Pictures)

IT168 Trial The hot summer has arrived, and the sound of cicadas outside the window reminds us that the annual summer sale of digital products is about to begin again. Are you sitting in front of the computer planning to buy a digital camera to record every bit of happiness in this extraordinary summer? The author happens to be using a newer model recently, so I will write down my experience of using it for the reference of friends who want to buy a digital camera.

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Today we are going to introduce the U330 from Zhongheng Company, which is a mid-range household digital camera. When the author first saw it, I thought there were only six words: "small, stylish, and easy to use." It is not an exaggeration to say it is compact. The camera body size is: 101.3×55×36.8mm, and the weight is only 138 grams. Of course, the battery and SD memory card are not included. It is a camera that can be easily carried around and is very suitable for Use it when traveling.

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Fashion is reflected in Its appearance: The camera body is very exquisitely made, and its appearance adopts the current mainstream design of digital cameras, with a stylish and elegant silver-white body shell and simple and smooth lines. The lens is on the left side of the front of the fuselage, and the flash is placed in the upper center, making it easier to achieve accurate exposure. There is only a shooting button on the top of the camera, and all other buttons are placed on the back of the camera, making the entire design look smoother. The 1.5" LCD screen, cross adjustment keys, and three menu function keys on the back of the camera are reasonably arranged for convenience. Browsing photos and adjusting shooting parameters and modes. The reason why it is easy to use is that I can basically start shooting after getting this camera. I believe that it will be easy for the majority of digital camera users to get started. Let me introduce my feelings about the actual operation of the camera.

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The author is working on it. After testing the camera operating system, I feel that the operation menu of Zhongheng is quite satisfactory. The three menu keys above the LCD screen serve the functions of photo browsing, shooting parameters and display mode respectively, while the cross adjustment key on the right side of the screen and OK keys can be used to adjust values. The operating system of U330 provides a fool-like interface in up to 9 languages, including Chinese. All function buttons are clearly marked on the body, making it easier for those who have never used a digital camera. People can also take pictures freely! The performance of the LCD screen is quite satisfactory, but the effect indoors is slightly worse than that outdoors. After all, it is only a household model, so we can’t be too demanding. :), let’s take a look at the performance of this camera in actual shooting.

From the actual shooting effect, the author is quite satisfied: whether it is detail performance, color reproduction, or white balance. In terms of noise control and other aspects, the performance of this camera is very good. You can analyze it on the spot in the sample below.

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During daytime scene shooting, Image quality is usually measured by indicators such as clarity, color reproduction, exposure, and automatic white balance. During the trial of the U330, I felt that it did a very good job and performed very well in all indicators. Whether it’s flowers, grass or landscapes, U330 can restore the characteristics of the object itself.

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The closest macro of the U330 is 6cm. Its color performance and the ability to perform optical and digital zoom in macro mode are also very good. The photos taken by the author were taken in the 2x and 4x maximum zoom modes.

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The U330’s night scene shooting has good clarity and white The effect is balanced and the noise in the photos is relatively low. The effect should be considered superior among cameras of the same class. Unfortunately, there is still a red-eye problem on this camera, but for a household camera, this is unacceptable. Leave no regrets.

Perhaps it is due to the weather. During use, the author found that the surface temperature of the camera close to the power supply was not well controlled. This may be a heat dissipation problem on the surface of the camera. Of course, domestic digital cameras in this price range basically have this common problem.

Overall review

From the perspective of control performance, the U330 is simple to operate and easy to use. Its various functions, such as continuous shooting, photography, and driver-free connection with computers and TVs (2000 /XP), automatic/manual focusing and other practical functions are complete. In terms of shooting quality, the photos taken are considered to be superior among digital cameras in the same price range. Although there are some minor problems, in general, the U330 is a mid-range home machine, and I am quite satisfied with its good price/performance ratio.

DEC-U330 technical parameters:

Sensor 3.34 million pixel CCD

Photography mode: 2048×1358, 1024×768, 640×480 pixels 2976×2240 Pixels (interpolation)

Camera mode: 324×240 pixels

2x optical zoom 2x digital zoom

Built-in 8MB memory

Support SD, MMC memory card (optional, up to 256M)

1.5" color TFT LCD display

Electronic shutter, mechanical shutter

Sensor 3.34 million Pixel SONY CCD

Camera mode: 2048×1358, 1024×768, 640×480 pixels 2976×2240 pixels (interpolation)

Camera mode: 324×240 pixels Lens: 2x Optical zoom 2x digital zoom

Normal focal length: 40CM to infinity Focal length macro: 6CM-40CM

Shutter: electronic shutter, mechanical shutter Interface: USB interface, video interface ( NTSC or PAL)

Picture format: JPEG Memory type: up to 8MB memory

SD, MMC memory card (optional, up to 256M supported) Self-timer 10 seconds delay

Supports automatic shutdown, program execution Display: 15' true color TFT LCD display

Battery: 2 AA alkaline batteries/USB5V Size: 101.3×55×36.8mm

Weight: about 138 grams (excluding battery and memory card)

System requirements PC

Operating system Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

Processor Pentium (or equivalent processor) or higher

Memory 64MB (128MB or higher recommended)

Hard disk space at least 200MB

Interface USB interface available

System requirement MAC

Operating system Mac OS 9.1 or above

USB interface available