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What I Liked About The Targus Handcam
The Targus Handcam is the epitome of happy mediums. The first happy medium is its price at $99. The second happy medium is the amount of RAM it has. With 2MB of RAM, the Targus Handcam is capable of storing about 20 640 X 480 pictures.
At $99, my expectations weren't high, but outside of the amount of on module RAM, what can really justify a more expensive digital camera? The fact that I use a Prism model of Visor means that I have my color LCD, and the camera only protrudes from the top of the Visor by less than 30mm and only adds an additional 1.5 ounces, so normal use and storage of the Visor is not affected. Sure, it does not fit in the Visor wallet, but then again I don't have a Springboard module that DOES allow the Visor to fit in its wallet.
A couple of things that I was actually impressed about getting out of the $99 Handcam, that I would not necessarily see in a more expensive unit, were the ability to pivot the lens and the macro/landscape/portrait selection on the lens.
There was no need to be a contortionist to get the right picture with the adjustable lens. Even some of the more expensive cameras require the user to point the Visor directly at the subject to get the correct photo. The Handcam also allows the user to pivot the lens all of the way in towards the Visor user so one could actually shoot a self-portrait!
The other thing that the Targus Handcam surprised me with is the adjustable lens. Sure the lens still auto focuses, but there's also a dial that adjusts for macro, landscape and portrait adjustment.
Much to my surprise, this isn't covered in the manual. I figured out the function of this dial through trial and error.
>> A Few Sample Pictures Taken With The Targus Handcam
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