Logitech Fotoman Plus

The Logitech Fotoman Plus is a 8-bit grayscale digital camera, capable of storing 32 JPEG compressed pictures in memory. Its specifications, according to Logitech, are as follows:

Dimensions: 16.8 centimeters (6.7 inches) by 8.1 cm (3.2 in) by 3 cm (1.2 in)

Weight: 284 grams (10 ounces)

Image Quality: 256 gray levels. 496 x 360 pixels

Equivalent Resolution in Dots Per Inch: 120dpi for a photo approximately 4 in (12.7cm) wide x 3 in (8.9 cm) high.

Lens: Fixed focus, 8.5 millimeters (mm) focal length, f/4.5. 35 mm camera equivalent focal length: 64 mm. Shooting range 3 feet (1 meter) to infinity.

Equivalent Film Sensitivity: Approximately ASA 200 without the neutral density filter. Approximately ASA 25 with the filter.

Electronic Shutter Speed: 40 milliseconds (~1/30) with the flash. 0.5 to 50 msec (1/2000 to 1/20) without the flash.

Flash: Guide number equivalent: 27 at ASA 200. Shooting range 3 ft (1 m) to 8 ft (2.5 m).

Life of Flash: 10,000 flashes.

Image Capacity of Camera: 32 pictures.

Image Storage Medium: Solid state (DRAM) memory, battery backup.

Image Sensor Type: CCD (charge-couple device)

Image Size: Raw image size 179 Kb (8 bits per pixel). Compressed image size varies with image. Average is 23 Kb (8:1 compression).

Image Compression Method: JPEG.

Adapter Ring Size: Small end 27 mm, threaded outer diameter, large end 37 mm, threaded inner diameter.

Camera Cable Length: 6 ft. (2 m) serial cable

Serial Interface: RS423 (+/- 5V version or RS232)

Baud Rate: 9.6 K baud receive, 9.6K, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K, 115K baud transmit

Main Power Source: Two rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium batteries, AA size, 600 mA, 1.2 V

Time Needed to Charge the NiCad Batteries: 6 hours minimum

To Estimate Loss of Charge in the NiCad Batteries: At room temperature, the batteries lose about 20% of a full charge every time you take one full load of photos (32 photos). The batteries lose about 15% of a full charge every time you go 24 hours without recharging.

Battery Charger: Output 12V DC +4, -2V, 500 mAh minimum. Polarity-positive pole at center.

Memory Power Source: 3 V lithium cell

Operating Temperature and Humidity: 0 to 40 deg C at 95% humidity or less

Storage Temperature and Humidity: -40 to 50 deg C at 95% humidity or less

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