Kodak Professional
DCS 620x Digital Camera

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The Kodak Professional DCS 620x which began shipping in June 2000 is an updated version of the popular Kodak DCS 620.

It offers everything the DCS 620 has plus a new 2-megapixel ITO (indium tin oxide) 13um CCD imager, a Cyan-Magenta-Yellow (CMY) Bayer pattern color filter array (CFA) and low-noise electronics. The extremely light sensitive CCD has been calibrated for ISO 400 to 4000 operation and is enabled up to ISO 6400 !

Based on the field-proven Nikon Pro F5 film camera, the DCS 620x offers the same features -- Programmed automatic, shutter and aperture priority modes as well as full Manual, 3D Color Matrix metering and selectable autofocus to name just a few. The all-metal Nikon chassis is built to take the day to day abuse required by working pro photgraphers and is highly resistant to dust and moisture.

The DCS 620x can capture 1728 x 1152-pixel images at 3.5 frames per second up to a maximum of 12 before it needs to write out the data. The 36-bit color data is stored in proprietary TIFF format or can be in-camera processed into 12-bit TIFF or compressed JPEG.

Thanks to a removable anti-aliasing filter, noise reduction circuitry, auto color balance, and exposure compensation in the software, the DCS 620x offers improved image quality with higher color saturation levels.

Kodak DCS 620x and the Nikon D1

Other DCS 620x features:

• Serial port for GPS receivers and direct cellular telephone connectivity.
• Burst rate of 3.5 frames per second, and a sustained burst depth of 12 images.
• Patented on-board histogram lets photographers verify exposure accuracy on the spot.
• Calibrated color response and the TTL auto color balance option ensure that the camera adjusts image color to match the light source.
• 36-bit color (12 bits per channel) for capturing color and detail in shadows and highlights.
• Intervalometer to enable automated capture over timed intervals for remote applications.
• Color liquid crystal display (LCD) provides instant review of images.
• IEEE 1394 interface provides fast and reliable transfer of images.
• Voice annotation provides audio notebook to document specific shots.
• Dual PC card storage interface offers storage flexibility.
• New NiMH batteries for extended battery life.
• Improved version 5.9.1 Adobe PhotoShop Plug in / TWAIN acquire software tools.

The heart of the DCS 620x's digital half. The 1.8" color LCD is used for reviewing captured pictures and setting menu options. It can also display a histogram to insure that you have captured the proper dynamic range.

Below the color LCD is a monochrome data LCD that indicates the ISO, battery level, white balance settings and picture numbers.

The buttons on the left are for voice recording and white balance, below the LCD you have the ISO, flash mode, exposure bracketing, function lock and custom settings buttons.

From the top it looks just like a Nikon F5 film camera, it has all the same dials, knobs. buttons and Nikon-dedicated flash hot shoe.  If you're already shooting with the Nikon F5 -- you'll feel right at home with the DCS 620x !

To round out the views of the camera here's the bottom, nothing here but a tripod socket. Note the size and shape of the base, this is the vertical grip and shutter release when the camera is used in portrait orientation.

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.

PC Systems

• WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS 98, WINDOWS NT 4.0, or WINDOWS 2000
• 133 MHz PENTIUM Processor or greater
• 64 MB RAM minimum, 128 MB RAM recommended
• IEEE 1394 PCI connector and/or adapter cards and/or PC Card peripheral device

MACINTOSH Systems

• MACINTOSH OS 8, 5.1 or greater
• 64 MB RAM minimum, 128 MB RAM recommended
• 100 MB hard drive minimum, 200 MB or more recommended
• IEEE 1394 interface and/or adapter cards and/or PC Card peripheral device

Software

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL DCS TWAIN Module v5.9.1 or greater, for ADOBE PHOTOSHOP v5.0 or greater
• Other TWAIN compatible applications