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Kodak DC3800

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 10/1/2000

MSRP $499 US

General
Model Name:	Kodak DC3800
Model Number:	DC3800
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$500.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2000-10-30
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:
Weight:	7.1 oz (200 g)
Weight With Batteries?	With
Size:	3.7 x 2.4 x 1.3 in. (95 x 61 x 33 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	1760x1168, 896x592
Movie Resolution:
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	2.00
CCD Size (inches):	1/1.8"
CCD Filter Type:	RGBG
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:
Quality Levels:
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	33 mm
Zoom Ratio:	Non-Zoom
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:	20 - 70 cm 8.2 - 28.6 in
Min Macro Area:	117 x 77 mm 4.6 x 3.0 in
Min Aperture:	f/8.0
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.8, f/8 (two settings)
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy:	79%
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:	83%
LCD Size (inches):	1.5
LCD Resolution (pixels):
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100
ISO Rating Max:
Number of White Balance Settings:
White Balance Settings:
Manual White Balance:	No
Longest Shutter Time:	1/2
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/1000
Exp Adj Range:
Exp Adj Step Size:
Metering Modes:	Center Weighted
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):	2.5
Flash Range Description:	0.2-2.5m (8 inches to 8.2 feet)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	8.0
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
Other Connection:	No camera connection - USB card reader only
Included Software:	USB Picture Card Reader, ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000
OS Compatibility:	Windows 95B, 98, 98SE, 2000; Mac OS 8.6 or higher
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:	2.000 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	0.500 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	2.000
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 (2 NiMH recommended)
Batteries Included:	AA Alkaline (2) batteries
Battery Charger Included:	No
More Information
Notes & Features:	Ultra compact, but few exposure controls. Auto controls do a good job in typical situations, have a hard time with difficult lighting.
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website