Kodak DC4800 3.1MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
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List Price: $549.99
Features
• 3.1 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create prints at 8 x 10 inches and beyond
• 3x optical plus 2x digital zoom lens with autofocus
• Included 16 MB CompactFlash card holds 20 images at default resolution
• Connects to Macs and PCs via USB port
• Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery and AC adapter included |
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Kodak DC4800 3.1MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom description
The DC4800 is Kodak's first 3-megapixel consumer digital camera. In terms of design, it's something of a departure from Kodak's earlier digital models and more of a return to the look and feel of a traditional film camera. In its default setting, the camera is as easy to use as a point-and-shoot, but numerous manual controls are available for the more advanced user.Like most other 3-megapixel cameras, the Kodak features a 3x optical zoom lens plus a 2x digital zoom. Images are stored as JPEG or TIFF files on standard Type I CompactFlash cards, and the camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and AC adapter (included). USB output makes image transfers quick, and a video-out plug lets you view your images on your TV. The 4800 has several unusual features that help to set it apart from the rest of the 3-megapixel pack. For example, Kodak has included dedicated controls on the top of the camera to adjust the aperture and exposure compensation, rather than forcing users to wade through a sea of menus to access these frequently used settings. In addition, the camera offers better-than-usual control of white balance and color saturation. The camera ships with a neck strap, lens cap, 16 MB CompactFlash card, lithium-ion rechargeable battery, AC adapter, USB cable, video cable, user's guide, and software CD. Kodak includes a 1-year warranty. |
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Kodak DC4800 3.1MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom Customer Reviews
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Good though outdated camera
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I was using this camera as recently as 6 months ago, though it stopped working when it had the unfortunate luck of shifting in the backseat of my car when traveling, and falling on to the concrete when I opened the door (I've got a new Olympus C5500 now). Anyway, before that, I had the camera for about a year (I got it from a friend who had just bought a really great camera). While this camera is no match for my new Olympus, it was quite a good camera and a good introduction for me into semi-serious digital photography. I had a digital camera called a "JamCam" before this one, but it had few options and rather low picture quality (though for the price and the time when I got it, it was actually decent).
The Kodak DC4800 is excellent under good lighting conditions, getting photo quality prints with a good printer. I actually got some great indoor shots with the flash too, though you can't get to close (it will wash out the picture) or to far away (it will be to dark). The camera can be fully automatic or almost fully manual (there is no manual focus, and the automatic settings are able to make use of more F-stops then when in manual mode).
There are three focus modes: automatic (which usually works well except when dark, as there is no af assist lamp), Macro (for taking close-up shots as close as 10") and infinity (which allows you to lock the focus at infinity, which is good for distance shots).
The camera includes a 3x optical zoom which is nice. When fully zoomed out, this camera gives quite a wide field of view (the only thing on this camera which is actually better then my new camera).
Unless absolutely necessary, set the ISO setting to 100, as anything above that starts to get grainy. At 200 grain is noticeable but usually acceptable, and iso 400 is usually very grainy.
The camera also includes a nice neck strap, lens cap, tripod adapter, and a time delay feature to allow you to get into the picture. The LCD display on this camera is good except when you are in bright sunlight, and then it gets hard to see, so you might need to use the optical viewfinder in some conditions. The camera comes with a recharger. The batter life was just okay, but I got the camera and battery used, so a new battery probably would have been much better. The camera also has video out cables, but the friend I bought this camera from no longer had his, so I can't comment on them. You'll also probably want to get a larger compact flash card then the one that came with the camera.
Overall, this was a great camera in its day, and if you can find it used for a good price (be sure to compare prices as new cameras that beat this one are coming down in price all the time), it is a great starter camera which usually gets pretty good pictures (I won second place at the NJ State fair photo contest (amateur division) with a photo taken by this camera a year ago). The camera is also quite durable, as it took many moderate bumps before the final meeting between it and concrete which finally killed it. |
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