Kodak DC5000 Review

Kodak DC5000 Zoom

Review posted 12/07/01

Click on the DC5000 Zoom for a QTVR tour The KODAK DC5000 is a ruggedized digital camera that is made to used in any weather or environmental conditions. Its weatherproof design keeps moisture out for reliable performance in light rain or mist, dusty and dirty conditions, on the beach, near the pool or on a boat. Large over-sized controls mean better handling - even if you're wearing gloves in cold weather assignment or on a construction site. The DC5000 features 2-Megapixel resolution (High 1760 x 1168 pixels, Standard 896 x 592 pixels) with a 2X (30-60mm) optical zoom lens and stores image data on CompactFlash cards. It has a USB port to quickly download files from the camera to the user's host computer and is powered by regular AA-type batteries. Physical Views

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Kodak DC5000 Zoom Specifications Resolution: 2.0 megapixel (effective) Color Depth: 24-bit (16.7 million colors) Image Resolutions: Standard (896 x 592) High (1760 x 1168) Image Quality Settings: Good, Better, Best Memory CompactFlash cards 8MB supplied with camera File Transfer USB and Serial RS-232C at 115 Kbps ISO 70 Viewfinder: Real Image Lens Focal length 30-60mm (35mm equivalent) 6.5-13mm actual. Autofocus Zoom 2X optical, 3X digital AF Range 1.6 ft to infinity Macro: 0.8 ft to 1.6 ft Shutter Speed 1/2 to 1/755 second Aperture Range: Wide: f3.0 to f7.6 Tele: f3.8 to f9.6 Exposure Compensation +/- 2 EV Tripod Socket: .25 in. standard (0.006) threaded LCD: 1.8 in. (45.7 mm) color TFT LCD Status: Indicators for battery level, compression level, pictures remaining, flash mode, self-timer, white balance, close-up/infinity, exposure compensation. resolution, and Picture Card. Flash: Built-in sensor flash Flash Range: 1.6 ft. to 9.8 ft (3 meters) Telephoto 1.6 to 7.9 ft (.5 m to 2.4 m) Flash Modes: Auto, Fill, Red-Eye Reduction, and Off Self Timer: Comes with a LED indicator and a delay time of 10 seconds. Power: 4 AA size batteries or optional AC Adapter for KODAK DC200 Series Digital Cameras I/O Interface: RS-232 Serial and USB connections Video Out: NTSC and PAL (selectable) File Formats: JPEG EXIF 2.1 Year 2000 Compliant Yes Certifications: FCC Class B, ICES-003 Class B, CE, VCCI Class B, C-tick, IP code 54 per IEC 529 Dimensions: 3.25 x 3.5 x 5.5 inches (HxDxW) Weight: 16 oz. w/out batteries Package Contents KODAK DC5000 Zoom Digital Camera with neck strap and lens cap. Cables for USB and Serial (Mac adapter for serial), and video 8MB CompactFlash memory card 4 AA-size KODAK Photolife batteries User's Guide and Quick Tips Kodak Software for Windows Kodak Software for Macintosh

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