When the CAMEDIA C-1400L was introduced in October 1997, it met an enthusiastic welcome from a range of consumers. The digital SLR featured a super-high-resolution 2/3-inch progressive CCD with 1.4 million pixels as well as a 3x 9.2-28 mm* lens with high-performance glass lens elements. Setting the pace in this class, its SXGA image offered the highest resolution and most accurate color reproduction of any affordable digital camera. The new C-1400XL offers all these advantages and more. Operation is simplified by a number of features that ensure no opportunity is missed. In the Sequence Mode, up to five frames can be recorded in 3.3 sec. A new shooting function minimizes the interval between shots, while the Battery Saving Mode minimizes power consumption. There is also the convenience of selecting up to 30 frames for direct printing. The C-1400XL expands creative possibilities as well. The Manual White Balance function offers complete manual control of tonal effects, and Exposure Compensation can be used for flash photography. The Flash Synchronization socket is ready for an external flash - a key to more varied and expressive images in low light.