Kodak announces new fixed-focal length digicam! (UPDATED)
By
Mike Tomkins
(Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 01:00 EDT)
DX3700's design rates resolution ahead of optical zoom...
Eastman Kodak Co. will today announce three new digital cameras to its 'EasyShare' series, which was first introduced with the DX3500 and DX3600 digital cameras last April. The new Kodak EasyShare DX3700 is targetted at the entry-level users who are more interested in sensor resolution than an optical zoom. Priced at $399, the camera features a 3.3 megapixel image sensor, fixed focal length lens, and an interesting departure from CompactFlash to the rival MultiMediaCard / Secure Digital format - a first for Kodak. There's also 8MB of built-in memory, video (NTSC/PAL) connectivity, and a macro mode.
All three cameras are compatible with the EasyShare camera dock, which is an optional accessory through which the camera can be recharged and images transferred via USB connection to a PC or Macintosh computer. Since the cameras don't come with the EasyDock by default, a separate USB cable is provided, and non-rechargeable Lithium batteries are included in each bundle.
The full press release announcing all three new cameras can be seen in our news item reporting on the EasyShare DX3900 Zoom. The Kodak EasyShare DX3700 will ship in September 2001 at a price of $399. Full specifications for the camera are already in our database, and highlights follow:
| Specification Highlights - full specifications here | | Kodak EasyShare DX3700 |  | | General | | Model Number: | DX3700 | | Camera Format: | Compact | | Price: | $399 | | Date Available: | September 2001 | | Image Capture | | Image Sensor: | 3.3 megapixel (3.1 megapixel effective) | | Image Resolution: | 2160x1440 | | Lens | | Focal Length (effective): | 37mm (fixed focal length) | | Digital Zoom: | 3x | | Auto Focus: | Yes | | Manual Focus: | No | | Normal Focus Range: | 50 cm to Infinity; 20.4 in to Infinity | | Macro Focus Range: | 15 cm to 50cm; 6.1 to 20.4 in | | Aperture Range: | f/3.3 | | Display | | Optical Viewfinder: | Yes (Real Image type) | | LCD Viewfinder: | Yes (1.6 inch) | | Exposure | | ISO Settings: | Auto (100, 200) | | White Balance Settings: | Auto | | Manual White Balance: | No | | Shutter Speeds: | 1/4 - 1/1000 second | | Exp Adj Range: | N/A | | Metering Modes: | Auto | | Exposure Modes: | Auto | | Self Timer: | N/A | | Flash | | Internal Flash: | Yes | | Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Red-Eye Reduction, Off | | Flash Range Description: | 2.4 meters (7.9 feet) max. | | Ext Flash: | No | | Image Storage | | Flash Memory: | Internal, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital | | Memory Included: | 8MB (Internal) | | File Formats: | JPEG | | More Information | | Weight: | 210 g; 7.3 oz | | Weight With Batteries? | No | | Size: | 119 x 69 x 46mm; 4.7 x 2.7 x 1.8in | | Notes & Features: | Compatible with Kodak EasyShare docking station (not included). Lens is 37mm equivalent focal length, actual focal length unknown. 8MB of bundled memory is built-in (internal); expansion is catered for via a MMC/SD card slot. Comes bundled with wrist strap, lens cap, software CD-ROM, USB and video cables, CR-V3 Lithium disposable battery, insert for optional EasyShare camera docking station, and documentation. | | More Photos |  |  | | |
UPDATED 2001-08-14 10:26ET: Kodak has now added the EasyShare DX3700 digital camera to its website.
Source:
Eastman Kodak Co.
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