BenQ M1

Loaded with Smarts

The M1 uses incredible new technology to make getting the footage you want, the way you want it, delightfully simple. Just a touch of your finger on the preview screen, and the focus is locked on your subject. And the pre-recording mode preserves the three seconds of action before you even began filming, so you’ll never have to say “just missed it” again.

Touch AF Lock

The touch AF lock function allows you to lock on a moving subject with sharp focus to ensure optimum picture quality always. All you have to do is touch!

3-second Pre-record

Select the 3-second pre-record function before you start recording to capture the moments that take place three seconds prior to recording - so that no moment will be missed.

Fabulous Results

The M1 has advanced features that ensure you get top-notch results. In addition to superb 1080p Full HD video, you can also take super-sharp 10-megapixel still image photos—and view everything on a large external display by using the HDMI port. Wind Cut dampens wind noise as you’re filming, and the electronic image stabilizer automatically reduces shake while preserving video quality.

1080p Full HD High Quality Recording

A 1080p Full HD recording offers image quality at its best - revealing beauty in even the tiniest detail to give you the ultimate visual enjoyment.

Plug & Play on your Notebook

The M1 allows you to create Full HD quality videos and transmit these videos to a CULV notebook effortlessly via an USB cable. So you get to enjoy flawlessly rendered full HD content anytime, anywhere.

HDMI Output

With an HDMI output, the M1 allows you share your favorite footage with family and friends directly on your Full HD TV or projector with unsurpassed image quality.

5X Optical Zoom Lens

The powerful 5X optical zoom lens brings images to life with improved clarity and color saturation. Now you can capture beauty no matter where you are!

Wind Noise Reduction

The intelligent wind noise reduction function effectively removes the distracting wind noises no matter where you are.

Electronic Image Stabilizer

The M1 gives you enhanced image stability with its electronic image stabilizer - reducing distracting vibrations to give you blur-free images.

Ready for Action

The pocket-sized M1 helps you get your movies just right and gives you more ways to enjoy them. Even shooting clips of yourself is easy with an adjustable preview screen that swivels through a full 270°. Dual-display mode lets you view video on both the M1’s built-in 3” widescreen display and a connected TV. Before filming, you can set fades for the beginning and end of your footage, and use gridlines to compose your shots.

A 16:9 Camcorder that Fits Your Pocket

Small and compact, the ultra-intelligent M1 not only fits your pocket perfectly, it also gives you the best viewing ratio of 16:9.

90 Minutes of Everlasting Footages

The M1 gives you 90 minutes of high quality video recording when set to Full HD shooting mode. It also supports long-hour recording by allowing you to record footages while charging.

Easy and Fun to Use

It doesn't take much to get the hang of things when it comes to the BenQ M1. It's easy to learn and fun to use!

Dual Display

The M1 offers a convenient dual display solution that supports simultaneous control when it is connected to a TV. Now, you can easily control your settings without guessing which button to press.

Fader Setting

A fade-out effect can be added to the beginning or the end of your videos before you start recording for fun visual effects.

Great for Photo-shooting, Too

Who said you can't take pictures with a camcorder? The M1 gives you the best of both worlds!

10 Megapixel Still Image

With 10 megapixels, a high resolution photo imaging is what you'll get. Every image you see will be sharper, clearer, and more vivid.

Image Gridlines

Still zooming in and out to get the best setting? The M1 gives you something even better - image gridlines! With the 3X3 grid, you get to form the best shooting ratio for your subject to achieve the best image possible.

270 Degree Swivel Screen

With the 270 degree swivel screen, you'll never need the help of a tripod or stranger to take a picture of you and your loved ones ever again! This special functions allows you to take the picture all on your own - so you'd be the one calling the shots.

Sensor	Aptina 10 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CMOS
Zoom - Optical	Optical:5X Digital:Up to 10X(Preview) /Up to 8X(Playback)
Lens - Focal Length	f = 6.1 ( W ) ~ 30.5 ( T ) mm F=3.49(W) ~ 3.59(T) (f = 35mm ~ 175mm, 35mm equivalent)
Focus Range	Normal: W=30cm ~ Infinity Macro: W=10cm ~ Infinity
LCD size / resolution	3" LCD 230k pixels
Image - Effective Pixels	LW (3264x1840) / L (3648x2736) / M (2448x1840) / S (1600x1200)
Movie Mode Resolution	HQ (1920x1080, @ 30 fps) / SP (1280x720, @ 60 fps) / LP (1280x720, @ 30 fps) / Web (640x480, @ 30 fps)
Shutter Speed	1/2000 ~ 1sec.
White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Tungsten / Fluorescent / Cloudy / Custom
Exposure	–2.0 ~ +2.0 EV (0.3EV / step)
ISO Equivalent	Auto (Movie) Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 (Image)
Flash	Auto / Red Eye Reduction / Slow Sync. / Forced On / Forced Off
Drive Mode	Single, 2MP Burst, 10MP Burst
Power Source	1450mAh Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Storage	No internal storage 4GB SD compatible / 32GB SDHC card compatible
File Format	Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.2 compatible) DCF compatible; Support DPOF; Video: MPEG4; Audio: WAV
Dimension (mm)	Dimensions:112.5 X 44.35 X 63.5 mm Weight:210 g (without battery & SD card)
Interface - Digital Out	Digital output: USB 2.0 compatible Audio / Video output ( NTSC/PAL) HDMI PictBridge compatible
Accessory	User Manual / Hand Strap / Li-ion battery / Battery charger set / AV Cable / USB cable / User Manual-CD ROM / Adapter / Pouch