Brendan Gillatt
Umax AstraPix 420

Description

The Umax AstraPix 420 was my very first camera. It had an internal 8MBytes of storage (wow) to which I added another 16MBytes with a CF card.

The pictures were generally pretty lousy - I spent hours removing noise and improving saturation. The images were around 200KBytes each at 1.3MPixels. I took the camera apart because it wasn't compatible with XP Service Pack 2 for some reason, and I got another camera.

The Images

The front case of the camera removed The main board of the camera showing the processor ASIC The rear of the main board. The large plastic object is a CF card slot The interface board. Note the contacts for the LCD and switches. Reverse view of the interface board. A small ASIC, two oscillators and
					a peizo sounder are visible. The flashgun circuitry Reverse view of the flashgun assembly. Notice the make - Kinon. The tiny inverter to drive the flashgun tube.

Disclaimer

These images are for educational purposes only. Opening your goods will certainly void your warrenty. Circuit board designs may be copyrighted and patented - be responsible for your own actions.