Nexian NexiCam

Nexian NexiCam

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PDA cameras aren't intended for professional or even avid amateur photographers, but they are convenient for on-the-scene record-keeping or whimsical, opportunistic shots of anything that catches your fancy. And minicameras are cropping up all over. For example, a camera is built into the hinge of the Sony Clié PEG-NR70V, and the Handspring eyemodule2 Digital Camera is a popular plug-in.

Most PDA cameras have a maximum resolution of just 640-by-480, but the Nexian NexiCam does better than that. The lightweight NexiCam's 800-by-600 resolution and easy operation are great advantages. The camera is built into an expansion jacket for the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC. This jacket also has a Type II CF slot and an articulated lens that swings out to capture images in front or in back of you.

Getting excited over the NexiCam's versatility is easy: It has a 2X digital zoom, a range of settings, and the ability to capture short video clips. The NexiCam's software resembles real camera buttons, and integration with the iPAQ's controls facilitates navigation. Although the combination of a Compaq iPAQ and a NexiCam is relatively bulky, this easy-to-install camera is nonetheless an excellent choice.