The ePhoto CL50 is a high-performing digital camera for business professionals and technology enthusiasts who require advanced features, ease-of-use and a photo-quality, mega-pixel image. The CL50 offers a maximum resolution of 1.9 million pixels (1600 x 1200) with Agfa PhotoGenie™.

The ePhoto^® CL50 is distinguished by superlative technology and unparalleled image quality. The elegant and sophisticated interface of this camera allows for a high degree of quick and easy exposure control. The CL50's 3x zoom lens gets you that much closer to the subject without moving. The photographer has the choice of viewfinder shooting or viewing from the LCD. Preprogrammed buttons provide instant mode changes, i.e. flash-on, red eye, off, etc. The ePhoto CL50 is capable of producing 360-degree panoramic shots with its accompanying PhotoWise^® software, and you can annotate each photograph with voice for future reminders and record-keeping.

Energy-saving Features

A number of energy-saving features have been built into the CL50 to reduce the frequency of battery changes when shooting in the field. To address the issue of battery consumption and an LCD that "washes out" in bright sunlight, the ePhoto CL50 includes SunCatcher™, a built-in prism which directs sunlight behind the LCD screen, conserves battery power and enhances its overall brightness.

The ePhoto CL50's QuickReview feature allows users to control whether to keep or erase a photo immediately after capturing it. After taking a picture, the image is displayed on the LCD with the option to save or delete the photo. The picture can be deleted immediately—even before the image has been saved to the SmartMedia card.

Immediate Print Quality Images with Exceptional Color

The remarkable PhotoGenie technology, built into the PhotoWise software, ultimately delivers an image of just under two million pixels. This amount of information will fill a 5" x 7" area with a 150 line screen, at a quality factor of over 1.5 pixels per printed dot. PhotoWise also gives you the power to correct color biases from less than ideal lighting conditions. For quick photo editing and color corrections, the "quick-fix" button gives great results with minimum effort. In addition to the photo-editing capabilities of the PhotoWise software, it has database capabilities based on an intuitive filing paradigm. Because it is a true database, you can do searches based on any criteria; and then produce groups for output or viewing based on those criteria. PhotoWise is a powerful photo organization tool, but is as intuitive as a child's computer game.

High Quality Down to the Details

The engineers and designers of the ePhoto CL50 paid special attention to both the technological functions and the very basic ergonomic details of this camera. The viewfinder zooms with the lens for accurate image composition. Even the satin-finished vinyl parts are strategically placed to provide a comfortable feel and secure grip when shooting.

Agfa's ePhoto CL50 is of exceptional quality, backed by the strongest name in electronic imaging equipment. High-quality photographs are the primary and final concern of our camera designers—and that is what you'll get with the ePhoto CL50.

FAQs

What comes with the ePhoto CL50 camera?
In addition to the camera, in the ePhoto CL50 camera box, you will find:

one 8 MB SmartMedia™ image memory card
printed and electronic (pdf) user documentation
serial connection cables for both PC and Macintosh
audio/video cable for TV connection
4 alkaline AA batteries
wrist strap
camera soft case with shoulder strap
Agfa PhotoWise™ image acquisition and file management software with Agfa PhotoGenie™ (version 1.8)

What is the speed of the ePhoto CL50?

Can I manually adjust camera settings with the ePhoto CL50?
Like the ePhoto 1680 and the ePhoto 1280, the ePhoto CL50 offers both automatic and manual control over exposure, focus, and white balance. For the photographer or experienced user, manual control is extremely handy under difficult shooting situations or when achieving specific effects. You can lock the focus at 1, 2, 5 meters or infinity. The manual focus control is especially useful under low-light conditions when the auto focus may not be able to perceive enough contrast to work efficiently. Like its predecessors, the CL50 also has several exposure settings. You can specify aperture priority or manual exposure which simply lightens or darkens a photo. In addition to this, you can preset the light metering at centre weighted, spot, or matrix.

What file formats are my images saved in with the ePhoto CL50?
Images from the ePhoto CL50 are saved in the industry-standard JPEG format. These images are application ready and can be used immediately. Within the PhotoWise application you can preset to download the camera images into other file formats like TIFF, BMP, FlashPix, Targa.

Is the CL50 compatible with higher capacity SmartMedia™ cards?
The ePhoto CL50 is compatible with 32 MB SmartMedia™ cards. You can also use 2 MB, 4 MB, 8 MB, and 16 MB memory cards.

Does the ePhoto CL50 have a rapid shot mode?
Yes. The ePhoto CL50 features a burst mode, allowing you to hold the shutter for continuous shots at half second intervals for up to 10 shots (in 640 x 480 or VGA resolution only).

What is the ePhoto CL50 QuickReview feature?
The ePhoto CL50 QuickReview feature allows you to control whether to keep or to erase a photo immediately after capturing it. After taking the picture, the image is displayed on the LCD with the option to save or delete the photo. The picture can be deleted immediately — even before the image has been saved to the SmartMedia™ card. QuickReview is especially handy, since every user inevitably takes a shot that is not worth saving, which is often realized immediately. In addition, for any image that you want to save, QuickReview allows you to record a voice memo to the picture.

What can you tell me about the voice annotation feature?
The ePhoto CL50 is the first ePhoto camera equipped with the ability to attach up to 10 seconds of sound to each picture. This allows you to add comments or sound to each picture. This is especially useful in fields such as real estate, education, law enforcement, medicine, insurance, or in any other specialty requiring documentation, identification, or labeling.

After you take a picture, the QuickReview option lets you record sound without switching to PLAY mode:

1. Press the QuickReview button on top of the camera to activate this option.
2. During processing, press the arrow button to select Voice Memo. (When processing is completed, you see the     prompt: Record Sound?).
3. Press OK to record your sound message (up to 10 seconds). Speak into the microphone, which is next to the color     LCD. A progress bar shows you how much time you have left to record.
4. At the end of the recording, a confirmation screen appears. Select either Save to keep the recording or Exit to leave     the menu without saving the recording.

Note:
You can listen to the sound after you connect the camera to a TV or transfer the image to a computer. You can also add a recording or change it after you capture the image in PLAY mode.

What is the ePhoto CL50 SunCatcher™?
To capture photos, you can use either the traditional optical viewfinder or the 2" LCD screen. While most digital cameras with LCDs are difficult to use in bright sunlight, the ePhoto CL50 overcomes this problem with its unique SunCatcher™ panel—a built-in prism which directs sunlight behind the LCD to conserve battery power and enhance LCD brightness. With SunCatcher™, you use the LCD to record pictures in extremely sunny conditions. Using the SunCatcher™ conserves batteries and enhances LCD brightness.

Does the ePhoto CL50 support digital zoom?
Yes. The ePhoto CL50 supports a 2x digital zoom. Use in VGA mode (640 x 480 pixels) when recording images. Use in play mode, to zoom into the captured images to check on focus and detail.

Does the ePhoto CL50 include a zoom lens?
Yes. The ePhoto CL50 includes a 3x optical, 34-102 mm equivalent zoom lens.

How many images can be stored on a 8 MB SmartMedia™ card (included with the ePhoto CL50)?
One 8 MB SmartMedia™ card holds between 12 and 96 images depending on your selected capture mode or resolution:

Does the ePhoto CL50 have removable memory?
Yes. The ePhoto CL50 stores images on SSFDC (Solid State Floppy Disk Card) SmartMedia™ cards. An 8 MB, 3.3 V card is included with the camera box. You can use up to a 32 MB SmartMedia™ card with the CL50.

What is the resolution of the ePhoto CL50?
The ePhoto CL50 has a a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels (1.9 megapixel) with Agfa PhotoGenie™. Other supported resolution modes are:

1280 x 960 pixels
1280 x 960 pixels Black & White Text Mode
VGA 640 x 480 pixels
VGA 640 x 480 pixels Burst Mode

What is Agfa PhotoGenie™ and how does it work?
Featured in all current ePhoto models, PhotoGenie™ achieves best-in-class image quality by removing artifacts, reconstructing image features, and producing exceptionally sharp pictures at any resolution. PhotoGenie™ also enhances the "optical" resolution of pictures taken using the ePhoto CL50's highest capture mode to produce true photo quality images for enlargements up to 8" x 10" with 1600 x 1200 pixels - or 1.9 megapixels. No megapixel digital camera outside the Agfa ePhoto family has this unique ability.

How does the ePhoto CL50 compare with the ePhoto 1680?
In many respects, the specifications of the ePhoto CL50 are similar to the ePhoto 1680. Both cameras include a 1.9 megapixel resolution (with Agfa PhotoGenie™), 6x zoom (3x optical plus 2x digital), macro, four flash modes, video out, and support for SmartMedia™ removable memory cards (a 8 MB 3.3 V card is included with the ePhoto CL50, and a 4 MB card is included with the ePhoto 1680). In addition, both cameras include a document mode (black & white), for capturing text that can be converted using OCR software. Other common features include interruptible image capture and playback, the ability to save camera settings, and the ability to delete or lock any number of photos at one time. Although the Photo 1680 and CL50 share several major features, there are also many differences. The following table lists the main differences between these cameras.

What are the main features of the ePhoto CL50?

• 1.9 megapixel (1600 x 1200 pixels) resolution with Agfa PhotoGenieô
• Optical viewfinder and 2 " TFT LCD with SunCatcherô - conserve battery power and enhance LCD brightness
• 6x zoom (3x optical plus 2x digital); 2x digital zoom - use in VGA (640 x 480) mode when recording images
• SmartMediaô removable memory (8 MB card included, compatible up to 32 MB)
• 4 flash settings (on, fill-in, red eye reduction, off) and support for external flash synchronization
• Video out (NTSC or PAL)
• High quality bundled software featuring Agfa PhotoWiseô image acquisition and management software (panorama & sound support)
• Sound Annotation: Record up to 10 seconds of sound with each picture
• Burst mode - capture two images per second for up to 10 continuous shots using VGA (640 x 480) mode
• Extensive manual controls - choose from several selections to set exposure, focus and white point
• Easy access and setting of all camera functions
• Digital Print Order Form (DPOF) support

What does the "CL" in CL50 stand for?
The "CL" in the model name represents "classic", signifying the camera's resemblance to a point-and-shoot film camera.

Does the FlashPath™ support the new 32 MB SmartMedia™ cards (compatible with the ePhoto CL50)?
Yes, on the PC platform only. Using the latest release of the FlashPath drivers (for the SmartDisk FlashPath driver for Windows the latest version is 2.68), you can read the new 32 MB SmartMedia cards into the FlashPath floppy adapter for SmartMedia cards on the PC platform. Updated Windows FlashPath drivers can be downloaded from the SmartDisk company's web site at http://www.smartdisk.com (download/drivers link). The Macintosh driver only supports up to 16 MB SmartMedia cards. Note: The ePhoto CL50 supports all 3.3 V SmartMedia™ cards up to 32 MB capacity (2/4/8/16/32 MB).

I can not establish connection to my CL50 via the serial port on a Power Macintosh 4400, 7220, 5500, 6500, G3, PowerBook 3400, G3 series, 2400, or Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh.
Install the SerialDMA 2.1 update from Apple which you can download from the ePhoto Software Library section.

You can add sound annotations to your pictures in the ePhoto CL50 camera, using the on-camera microphone. To save these files or to listen to them on your computer using PhotoWise 1.8, you need QuickTime 3.0 or later. If you do not already have this version of QuickTime on your computer you can download it (along with installation instructions) free of charge from the Apple Computer web site at: http://www.apple.com/quicktime.

When using the ePhoto TWAIN interface of PhotoWise 1.8, to delete, use the Delete tab in the TWAIN main window. Do NOT use the "Erase last" or "Erase all" in the camera controls window. (Doing so will cause the TWAIN interface to shut down.)