This article describes the Apple QuickTake 100 Digital Camera for Macintosh.

Overview

The Apple QuickTake 100 Digital Camera for Macintosh is a 24-bit color still digital video camera. You can take up to 32 standard-resolution or 8 high-resolution images at a time (which are stored in the QuickTake 100's internal memory), then you can download your images into a Macintosh computer. The Apple QuickTake 100 has automatic exposure and flash, along with simple controls for ease of use.

Once you've connected your QuickTake 100 to your Macintosh with the included serial cable, you can use the QuickTake software to download your images. You can also control and run the camera from your Macintosh, so images appear on screen as they are taken.

Your downloaded images can be rotated, cropped or scaled, then saved in PICT, TIFF or QuickTake file formats for placing in word processing, presentation or publishing applications.

Quality

* High-quality, 24-bit color images
* Two image sizes:
- 320 by 240 pixels (standard resolution)
- 640 by 480 pixels (high resolution)

Performance

* Up to 32 standard-resolution or 8 high-resolution images in internal memory
* Automatic exposure with computer-controlledshutter speeds from 1/30 to 1/175 of a second
* Apertures from f2.8 to f16
* Focus range from 4 feet to infinity
* Built-in automatic flash
* Images can be stored in the camera up to one year before being loaded into your Macintosh computer
* Battery life: 120 images (assuming about half taken with flash)

Compatibility

* GeoPort serial connection for high-speed data transfer
* QuickTake application to download and manipulate images
* File formats: PICT, TIFF, and QuickTake
* QuickTake Setup control panel to mount camer as a volume on your Macintosh desktop
* Supports QuickTime system extension for image compression
* ColorSync system extension for automatic color matching to screen and printer
* Standard photo tripod socket
* Standard AA batteries