Hot on the heels of Kodak Japan, Kodak US have officially announced (and put up web pages) for the DC4800 and DC5000 digital cameras. The US webpages also carry PDF specification sheets, demos and a samples gallery for each camera.
Kodak DC4800: 3.1mp, ISO
100/200/400, 3x optical zoom (28-84mm), Lithium-Ion battery
Kodak DC5000: 2.1mp, ISO 100, 2x optical zoom (30-60mm),
AA batteries, rugged design
Kodak DC4800 Zoom specifications
| Imager | 3.1 megapixel, 1/1.75" CCD GRGB |
| Image sizes | 2160 x 1440 (3:2 aspect ratio), 1800 x 1200 1536 x 1024 1080 x 750 |
| Image modes | TIFF JPEG High Quality / Standard Quality |
| Sharpness settings | None, Standard, Sharp |
| Lens | 3 x, 28mm - 84mm (35mm equiv.) F2.8 - F4.5 |
| Lens thread | 43mm |
| Focus distance |
Normal: 0.5m (19") - Infinity |
| Digital Zoom | 2 x |
| ISO sensitivity | Auto (100 - 400), Manual: 100, 200, 400 |
| Shutter speed | Auto: 1/8s - 1/1000s Manual: 1/2s - 1/1000s Long exp: 0.7s - 16s |
| Aperture priority | F2.8, F5.6, F8.0 |
| Exposure compensation | +/-2.0EV in 0.5EV steps |
| Metering modes | 96 segment matrix, center-weighted average, spot |
| White Balance | Auto + four presetsl + colour temperature selection (2500 - 10000K) + manual one-push WB |
| Flash | Internal, pop-up, guide no. 9 |
| Flash modes | Auto, Anti red-eye, Forced on, Forced off, External |
| External flash | PC Sync connector |
| Self-Timer | 10 seconds |
| Burst mode | 2160 x 1440: 2.7fps up to 4 images 1080 x 750: 3.8fps up to 16 images |
| Viewfinder | Optical (90% coverage) |
| LCD | 1.8" |
| Storage | CompactFlash (16MB CF card supplied) |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Video output | NTSC / PAL |
| Power Supply | Supplied Kokdak Lithium-Ion rechargeable |
| Weight | 320g (11.3 oz) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 68 x 65 mm (4.7 x 2.7 x 2.6 ") |
| Price | 99,800 YEN (Japan) - (~US$1,000) |
| Release | June 23rd - Japan |
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Kodak DC5000 Zoom specifications
Here's what Kodak say about it's rugged body: "Weatherproof design with special seals keeps moisture out for carefree performance in any weather. Use in light rain or mist, dusty and dirty conditions, on the beach, near the pool or while boating."
| Imager | 2.1 megapixel CCD |
| Image sizes | 1760 x 1168 896 x 592 |
| Image modes | JPEG: Best, Better, Good |
| Lens | 2 x, 30 - 60mm (35mm equiv.), F3.0 - F3.8 |
| Lens thread | Yes, unknown size |
| Focus distance |
Normal: 0.5m (19") - Infinity |
| Digital Zoom | 3 x |
| ISO sensitivity | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/2s - 1/755s |
| Aperture | Wide: F3.0 - F7.6 Tele: F3.8 - F9.6 |
| Exposure compensation | +/-2.0EV in 0.5EV steps |
| Flash | Internal |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill, Red-eye, Off |
| Self-Timer | 10 seconds |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| LCD | 1.8" |
| Storage | CompactFlash (16MB CF card supplied) |
| Connectivity | USB, Serial |
| Video output | NTSC / PAL |
| Power Supply | 4 x AA batteries (NiMH & charger optional) |
| Weight | 459g (1 lb) |
| Dimensions | 140 x 89 x 83 mm |
The DC5000 features oversized controls to make it
easier to use "out in the wilds" or wearing gloves.
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