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Kodak DC3400

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 10/5/2000

MSRP $499 US
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General
Model Name:	Kodak DC3400
Model Number:	DC3400
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$499.00
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:	14.8 oz (420 g)
Weight With Batteries?	With
Size:	5.2 x 2.1 x 3.0 in. (133 x 54 x 76 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	1760x1168, 896x592
Movie Resolution:
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	2.10
CCD Size (inches):
CCD Filter Type:	RGBG
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.00
Movie Audio:
Quality Levels:
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	38 - 76 mm
Zoom Ratio:	2.00x
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:	No
Manual Focus Steps:	n/a
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	25 - 50 cm 10.2 - 20.4 in
Min Macro Area:	108 x 162 mm 4.3 x 6.4 in
Min Aperture:	f/10.3
Max Aperture:	f/3.1
Aperture Range Description:	f/3.1 - f/8.1 (wide angle), f/3.9 - f/10.3 (telephoto)
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy:	91%
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:	100%
LCD Size (inches):	1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels):
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100
ISO Rating Max:
Number of White Balance Settings:	3
White Balance Settings:
Manual White Balance:	No
Longest Shutter Time:	1/2
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/755
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.50 EV
Metering Modes:	Center Weighted, Multi Pattern
Spot Metering:	No
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Self Timer:	10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	4
Flash Modes:	Auto, Fill-In, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	3.0
Flash Range Description:	Wide: 1.6-9.8 ft (0.5-3.0m) Telephoto: 1.6-7.9ft (0.5-2.4m) (We found OK to 10 ft in tele mode)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CompactFlash Type 1
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	20.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:
Included Software:	Mounter program (for Windows, Picture Transfer for Mac), TWAIN acquire for Windows, Camera Control software, Border Transfer application, PhotoImpression by ArcSoft (Mac/Windows)
OS Compatibility:	Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000; Macintosh >7.6.1
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:	20.000 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	3.000 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	AA
Usable Battery Types:	Alkaline, Lithium, NiCd, NiMH (4 NiMH recommended)
Batteries Included:	AA Alkaline (4) batteries
Battery Charger Included:	No
More Information
Notes & Features:	Replaces DC280 in Kodak lineup, essentially identical performance, slightly lower power consumption.
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website