                              FotoMan Plus

                             by Tony Curro

    FotoMan Plus, by Logitech, is a digital camera for Windows and
    Macintosh. It is as easy as point and shoot. There is no need to
    develop film. Instantly your pictures are transformed to you
    computer.

    FotoMan Plus has the capability of taking 32 snapshots. It has a
    built-in flash, and comes with a filter for bright light. You can
    purchase many add-ons for the camera. By using the included step
    ring adapter you can use standard 37mm camcorder accessories. These
    include macro, wide angle, and telephoto lenses and filters. You can
    even add a table top or standard tripod.

    It comes with a carrying case, neutral density filter, and FotoTouch
    Windows-based software for IBM or Digital Darkroom for MAC. The
    pictures are in 256 gray scale, and have an image definition of 496
    x 360 pixels. It has a rechargeable battery that will last up to 100
    hours on a single charge. It comes with an AC power supply, and the
    IBM version also includes 9- to 25-pin adapter.

    You will need a serial port for the IBM version, and works best with
    VGA or higher graphic card. The camera is small (measuring 6.7 x 3.2
    x 1.2 in.), and light (weighing 10 oz.).

    I used the IBM version. Once I took my pictures, I plugged in the
    serial cable and connected it to FotoMan. When I ran the software I
    saw thumbnail images of the pictures stored in the camera. I now
    have the option of downloading all of them to my computer, or just
    the ones I want. After downloading, I can either leave the images in
    the camera, or delete them. Leaving pictures in the camera will
    reduce the available shots you have left. Now, using FotoTouch image
    editing software, you can edit at multiple zoom levels for
    lightening, darkening and negative effects; brightness and contrast
    adjustment; resize and rotate features; image merging; and support
    for JPEG file compression.

    FotoMan Plus for IBM supports: TIFF, JPEG, PCX, BMP and EPS. MAC
    version supports TIFF(1-and8-bit), PICT/PICT2, EPS. IBM version is
    TWAIN compliant.

    This is an excellent product for a variety of industries from:
    insurance adjusters and real estate, to construction, education,
    government, desktop publishing and more. The graphic quality of the
    photos is excellent.

    I enjoyed using this product and do recommend it to anyone who has a
    need for it. You will not be disappointed.



                          Product Information

                              FotoMan Plus

                          List Price -- $799.

                             Logitech, Inc.
                            6505 Kaiser Dr.
                           Fremont, CA 94555
                              510-795-8500
