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Epson PhotoPC 3000Z

Epson's first three-megapixel design boasts great image quality and loads of "enthusiast" features

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 10/01/2000

MSRP $999 US

General
Model Name:	Epson PhotoPC 3000Z
Model Number:	3000Z
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$999.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:
Weight:	12.7 oz (360 g)
Weight With Batteries?	With
Size:	4.2 x 3.5 x 2.6 in. (107 x 88 x 65 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2544x1904, 2048x1536, 640x480
Movie Resolution:	320x240
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	3.14
CCD Size (inches):	1/1.8"
CCD Filter Type:	RGBG
CCD Manufacturer:	Sony
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	34 - 102 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 - 50 cm 2.0 - 20.4 in
Min Macro Area:	74 x 55 mm 2.9 x 2.2 in
Min Aperture:	f/8.0
Max Aperture:	f/2.0
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.0 - f/8.0, f/2.5 - f/8.0 (wide/tele)
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:	49 mm
Lens Thread Type:	Body threads w/adapter
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy:	85%
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:	97%
LCD Size (inches):	1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels):
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max:	400
Number of White Balance Settings:	3
White Balance Settings:
Manual White Balance:	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	8
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/750
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.25 EV
Metering Modes:	Matrix, Spot
Spot Metering:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Self Timer:	10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	5
Flash Modes:	Auto, On, Off, Anti-Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Sync, Ext
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	2.4
Flash Range Description:	.5m - 2.4m (20 inches - 8 feet ) normal mode, .2m - .5m (8 - 18 inches)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	Yes
Ext Flash Connection:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CompactFlash Type 1
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	16.0
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:	QuickTime
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:
Included Software:	Sierra Imaging
OS Compatibility:	PC, Mac
Performance Timing
Startup Time:
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:	3.500 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	2.530 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	2.000
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	15.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:	25.00
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	AA
Usable Battery Types:	Alkaline, Lithium, NiCd, NiMH (4 NiMH recommended)
Batteries Included:	AA NiMH (4) batteries
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:	Besides movies, can also record sound clips separately (WAV format on PC, AIFF on Mac).
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website