KODAK
Kodak designed the mc3 specially to produce files that can be transmitted simply and
quickly via email. Thanks to its full-color reflective 1.6-inch LCD screen, users can
preview and review their video and pictures easily and accurately, even in bright
sunlight. With Arcsoft Video Impressions software for video editing and albuming, users
can combine their video, pictures and music to create unique multimedia movies or music
videos. The mc3 can record more than 20 minutes of non-stop video in Quick Time format
on a 64 MB CompactFlash card (or 20 seconds of video for each MB of removable memory
recording at 10 fps. At a higher frame rate (20 fps), it can record 4 seconds of video
for each MB of memory.)
 The Kodak mc3 is a fully functional MP3 player. With the included Real Jukebox software, users can convert music from CDs to MP3 format and play up to 1.5 hours of music with a 64MB memory card. A USB cable, also included, provides for fast uploading of music and downloading of video and still picture files.
The Kodak mc3 is the company's first product to incorporate it's own CMOS image sensor
technology. The KAC-0310 CMOS sensor applies Kodak's vast array of imaging expertise,
enabling the mc3 to capture outstanding images under all lighting conditions with
excellent color quality. In addition, Kodak's CMOS sensor offers very low power
consumption that greatly extends usable battery life. The sensor captures full-color
still pictures in VGA resolution, producing modest file sizes, maximizing image storage
and minimizing upload and transmission time of pictures via the Internet. An mc3
equipped with a 64 MB memory card can hold over 600 still images. The mc3 ships with
Arcsoft Photo Impressions software for photo editing and albuming.
 A built-in microphone and speaker simplify capturing and playing back video. The unit also has an Audio/Video-out port for playing music on a home or car stereo or through headphones, or to play back video with audio on a TV or VCR. There's even a slide show function for sharing still pictures on a television. Weighing only 5.5 oz (without batteries) and measuring a scant 2.6 x 4.1-inches, the mc3 fits easily into a small pocket or backpack. The mc3 was designed for single hand operation and is powered by three AAA batteries (included), and the unit is fully upgradeable for future Internet music formats. A dock with USB connection is also available for a suggested retail price of $24.95. The dock automatically detects the mc3, launches the software, and downloads all of the files in seconds.
The Kodak mc3 comes in a number of configurations, based on the size of its replaceable
memory. With 16 MB memory, the unit's suggested retail price is $229; with 64 MB memory,
$299. Optional accessories are available including memory cards, a carrying holster,
video/audio cable and rechargeable batteries with charger.
The controls are minimal and simple. The blue lever on the right switches between the
operational modes (still record, movie record, replay and music player). The MENU
button calls up the onscreen menu system, the SELECT button makes menu choices and
the 4-way switch is used to navigate the menus and control the replay and music
functions.
On the side you'll find the POWER switch and you can see the speaker on the back
of the camera for audio playback.
 The mc3 is powered by three AAA-type batteries, NiMH rechargeable type is highly recommended for the best performance. |
| Video/Audio Capture Mode: | |
| File format/Sound: | MOV video w/mono sound |
| Speaker: | Yes, located on back of mc3 |
| Video capacity/Quality: | 4 seconds per MB at 320x240, 20 FPS (Best quality) 20 seconds per MB at 320x240, 10 FPS (E-mail quality) |
| Video compression: | H.263 320x240 at 20 FPS, 1.6 Mb/s (fast action) = 4 minutes on 64 MB card 320x240 at 10 FPS, 320 Kb/s (Internet e-mail mode) = 20 minutes on 64 MB card |
| Internet Music Mode: | |
| File format: | Stereo, MP3 compatible, upgradeable via firmware |
| Play list: | Exit/back, tracks, play, delete, delete all |
| Repeat: | Off, entire play list |
| Shuffle play: | On/off |
| Analog volume control: | +18 dB to –75 dB |
| Distortion rate: | 0.1% maximum |
| Equalizer: | Pop, rock, jazz, classical, voice |
| Frequency range: | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Function controls on back: | Play, Pause, Skip FWD, Skip REV, Fast FWD, Fast REV |
| Function controls on top: | Volume +/- |
| Headphone jack: | Standard mini-plug jack |
| Headphones: | Ear "bud" style with mini-jack |
| Preview display functions: | Song title, artist, album |
| VGA Still Capture Mode: | |
| File format: | JPEG, EXIF 2.1 |
| Date stamp option: | Yes |
| Resolution: | 640x480, 24-bit color |
| Self timer: | 10-second, capture confirmed with beep |
| Video out: | NTSC or PAL selectable, slide show option |
| Weight: | 156 grams (5.5 ounces) w/o batteries 198 grams (7.0 ounces) w/ batteries |
| Dimensions: | Height:105 mm (4.1") Width: 65 mm (2.6") Thickness: 22.5–37.0 mm (0.9–1.5") |
| Camera Features: | |
| Auto exposure: | Yes |
| Auto white balance: | Yes |
| Computer interface: | USB 4-pin USB cable |
| Focus range: | 0.7 meter to infinity |
| ISO: | Estimated at 120 |
| Preview - color: | 1.6-inch reflective LCD, refresh rate = 20 FPS |
| Lens: | 37mm (35mm equivalent) F 2.8, 5 glass |
| Memory type: | CF 1 |
| Microphone: | Built-in |
| Power source: | 3 AAA Alkaline batteries, NiCad or NiMH (Does not recharge in camera) |
| Sensor: | 640x480, 7.8 um square pixel, active CMOS |
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