Blink Digital Camera

Please note: The Blink has been discontinued, so we can no longer accept orders for this product. Click here for a guide to our other digital cameras.

What do James Bond, The Saint, Milk Tray Man and Derek Flint all have in common? No, not a strange penchant for black polo necks, nylon-esque hairdos and ill-fitting leisure suits. They all simply love playing with ultra-compact, do-everything, state-of-the-art cameras. And now, thanks to the amazingly versatile Blink Digital Camera you can too. Of course, unlike the aforementioned super-spies' pics, your snaps should be far more entertaining, as the Blink's tiny dimensions make it ideal for party animals, sports freaks and clubbers alike. And because it's digital you'll never have to explain yourself to those pesky processing people! What would 'M' say? Not much in all probability, because at just 5.5cmx5.5cm the Blink is small enough to secrete from any boss, no matter how perceptive.

In fact, anyone with a passing interest in espionage should get their mitts on this little baby. Taking quick pics while nobody's looking is simple and infinitely less conspicuous than sticking small mirrors to your shoes or wearing soppy X-ray specs. (Take it from us, they don't work).

But it's not all about size; the tiny Blink is crammed with so many features even 'Q' would be lost for words. It's a digital camera, streaming video camera, USB video camera and video conferencing camera all in one. Now pay attention 007 because each Blink features Streaming Snapshot® mode, which means 100 images can be rapidly captured and 'streamed' to create your own AVI clips. All the software is included so sharing vid clips via email or on the web is a doddle.

The Blink's 8MB memory means it can save up to 300 photos (at 320x240), and its 640x480 resolution is just right for capturing every single moment of drunken mayhem on holidays and nights out. Complete with handy neck strap and swivel belt clip, the Blink is also great for sporty-types who like their cameras sleek, small and overloaded with nifty functions.

The Blink really is the business when it comes to transferring snaps and clips onto your PC. It comes complete with a powerful but user-friendly software package that makes editing, enhancing, retouching, printing and montaging a total doddle. Which, in plain English, means grafting a pigeon's head and J-Lo's bottom half onto a snapshot of the boss is a piece of cake. Of course, whether you actually send it or not is up to you. The Blink's software also allows you to place photos in calendars, frames and greetings cards. The possibilities are endless.

If the buzz around Firebox HQ is anything to go by this ingenious little gizmo is going to be a real bestseller. So don't think, Blink!

Capacity
100 images at 640x480
300 images at 320x240

Features

• Super-slim, compact and lightweight design that goes everywhere you go
Digital camera, video conferencing camera, streaming video camera, and USB video camera all in one
• Streaming Snapshot(TM) mode to create AVI video clips
• 8MB memory can save up to 300 photos
• Swivel clip and neck strap make it easy to carry
• Auto power off after 60 seconds of inactivity to save batteries
• Value packed software provides user-friendly tools for photo & video editing

What's Included:

• StyleCam Blink digital camera
• Neck/wrist strap & swivel clip
• Tilt base with holder
• 1 AAA alkaline battery
• USB cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Software CD containing:
  - StyleCam Blink TWAIN driver
  - StyleCam AVI Maker
  - ArcSoft PhotoImpression
  - ArcSoft PhotoFantasy 2000
  - ArcSoft PhotoMontage 2000
  - ArcSoft VideoImpression
  - Inetcam iVISTA
  - Adobe Acrobat Reader
  - Owner's Manual (PDF)

Full Specification:

Resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Image sensor	CMOS
Status display	Monochrome LCD
Internal memory	8MB built-in SDRAM
Viewfinder	Optical
Image capacity (varies according to complexity of images stored)	VGA: 100 (640x480) CIF: 400 (320x240)
Focal range	23" ~ infinity (0.6m ~ infinity)
Lens aperture	F3.0
Focal length	f=6.3mm (35mm equivalent = 24mm)
White balance	Auto (indoor), manual (indoor and outdoor)
Exposure	Auto
Streaming Snapshot	Up to 100 images
Image format	JPG, AVI (through software)
Computer interface	USB
Power control	Auto off (60 seconds)
Power source	1 AAA alkaline batteries
Camera dimensions	0.6" x 1.97" x 1.97" (1.5 x 5 x 5cm)
Camera weight	1.5 oz. (30g) without batteries
Package dimensions	11.78" x 9.75" x 7.02" (30 x 25 x18cm)
Camera UPC code	815251000484
Camera part number	D220D0