Creative PC-CAM 880 - FAQ

How does the new Creative PC-CAM 880 differ from the previous PC-CAM series?

Creative PC-CAM 880 is Creative’s latest offering among the many awards winning PC-CAM cameras.
Not only it offers the same benefits as the early predecessors, but it comes with higher resolution ,LCD preview, TV output and a SD/MMC slot in a all new small & compact camera body.

What is the recommended Basic Photo Print Size for PC-CAM 880 ?

Below is a table that provides you a good overview for basic print requirements.

What else can the PC-CAM 880 do besides taking still images?
Besides taking pictures, recording video and viewing pictures outdoors, you can also video-chat or add video clips to your emails for that personal touch!

What is the battery consumption with/without LCD On for the Creative PC-CAM 880 ?

Creative’s PC-CAM 880 runs on AA batteries. Various brands of alkaline batteries have different performances. Here is an approximate value for a typical brand of Alkaline Battery
LCD on 155 mins
LCD off 350 mins

What kind of storage media does PC-CAM 880 comes with?

PC-CAM 880 gives you the option to use either the built-in 16 MB flash memory or the storage media expansion slot that supports either Secure Digital (SD) card or MultiMedia Card (MMC)

What are the advantages SD/MMC storage media?
SD/MMC media are small, compact and very portable. They are commonly used in PDAs, MP3 players, digital camcorders, and voice recorders.You can use this storage media for many different purposes. They also have low battery consumption to maximize battery life ..

How long can we store digital images in these storage media?T
SD/MMC projects that you can retain images for up to 5 years or more.

What is the difference between the SD Card and MultiMedia Card? Which is faster?
SD offers security features and faster data transfer.

What is the maximum memory card capacity supported?
The maximum SD or MMC capacity that Creative PC-CAM 880 supports is 128 MB

Is there any other way, of viewing pictures taken from the camera other than from your PC?
The Creative PC-CAM 880 provides video output for connection to a TV or VCR, allowing you switch between PAL and NTSC video standards.

What is Digital Print Order Format for direct printing? Does Our PC CAM 880 support this format?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system which allows capture devices (such as a digital camera) to define what captured images are printed on compatible print devices. It is a set of text files in a special directory on a digital cameras storage card, these files define what images are printed, how many copies of each image, if any information is to be overlaid on the image. This is usually implemented through a menu option in the digital camera's playback mode, it allows tagging of images for printing along with other details such as number of copies.
The PC CAM 880 does support this DPOF format.

Should I be having any concerns about putting my digital camera through the X-Ray machines at the airport?
No, there is no evidence to suggest that putting your camera through those machines causes any harm.

What kind of printer do I need to print out my photos?Look out for printers designed for photo printing. For best results, use glossy papers that is designed for photo printing. Some newer models of photo printers even let you print photos directly from SD/MMC card without your PC.

What is the maximum memory card expansion I can use.?

the camera supports up to 128mb expansion SD/MMC card

What kind of resolution do I need to print out 4x6 inch images? What about 8x10's?
Here's a simple way of answering this question. Print Size Minimum Resolution Needed Megapixels

Note Its the minimum resolution required. With larger-sized prints, more pixels means better quality.