Kodak DC4800 3.1MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Kodak DC4800 3.1MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Kodak
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Perfect for people who are passionate about photography, the Kodak DC4800 has the quality and convenience you've come to expect from Kodak. Loaded with features, the DC4800 3.1-megapixel resolution gives you outstanding prints up to 11" x 14". Manual and automatic settings give you creative control and flexibility to get the pictures you want. Saturated, neutral, black-and-white, or sepia color balance provides even greater creative freedom. A 3X-optical zoom (28 - 84 mm) and 2X digital zoom lens let you choose wide-angle or telephoto to capture precious details. All in a compact design with a neck strap that makes it more comfortable to use and easier to carry - especially convenient when traveling.
Amazon.com Product Description
The DC4800 is Kodak's first 3-megapixel consumer digital camera. In terms of design, it's something of a departure from Kodak's earlier digital models and more of a return to the look and feel of a traditional film camera. In its default setting, the camera is as easy to use as a point-and-shoot, but numerous manual controls are available for the more advanced user.

Like most other 3-megapixel cameras, the Kodak features a 3x optical zoom lens plus a 2x digital zoom. Images are stored as JPEG or TIFF files on standard Type I CompactFlash cards, and the camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and AC adapter (included). USB output makes image transfers quick, and a video-out plug lets you view your images on your TV. The 4800 has several unusual features that help to set it apart from the rest of the 3-megapixel pack. For example, Kodak has included dedicated controls on the top of the camera to adjust the aperture and exposure compensation, rather than forcing users to wade through a sea of menus to access these frequently used settings. In addition, the camera offers better-than-usual control of white balance and color saturation.

The camera ships with a neck strap, lens cap, 16 MB CompactFlash card, lithium-ion rechargeable battery, AC adapter, USB cable, video cable, user's guide, and software CD. Kodak includes a 1-year warranty.

Kodak DC4800 3.1MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Average customer rating:

Good though outdated camera
great first gen 3MP camera, but it is old now...
A good 3.1 megapixel camera, but...
Keeps breaking...and breaking...
This one's a keeper!

Kodak DC4800 3.1MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Kodak
ProductGroup: Photography
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Accessories:

Kodak 8539249 USB Cable for DX & CX Series Digital Cameras
Kodak 5V AC Adapter for Select DX, LS & P Series Digital Cameras
SimpleTech STI-CF/256 256 MB CompactFlash Card
SimpleTech STI-CF/512 512MB CompactFlash Card
Ceiva Advanced Digital Photo Receiver

Product Features:

3.1 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create prints at 8 x 10 inches and beyond
3x optical plus 2x digital zoom lens with autofocus
Included 16 MB CompactFlash card holds 20 images at default resolution
Connects to Macs and PCs via USB port
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery and AC adapter included

ASIN: B00004W3YX

Amazon.com Product Description

The DC4800 is Kodak's first 3-megapixel consumer digital camera. In terms of design, it's something of a departure from Kodak's earlier digital models and more of a return to the look and feel of a traditional film camera. In its default setting, the camera is as easy to use as a point-and-shoot, but numerous manual controls are available for the more advanced user.

Product Description

Perfect for people who are passionate about photography, the Kodak DC4800 has the quality and convenience you've come to expect from Kodak. Loaded with features, the DC4800 3.1-megapixel resolution gives you outstanding prints up to 11" x 14". Manual and automatic settings give you creative control and flexibility to get the pictures you want. Saturated, neutral, black-and-white, or sepia color balance provides even greater creative freedom. A 3X-optical zoom (28 - 84 mm) and 2X digital zoom lens let you choose wide-angle or telephoto to capture precious details. All in a compact design with a neck strap that makes it more comfortable to use and easier to carry - especially convenient when traveling.

Customer Reviews:

Good though outdated camera.......2005-09-12

I was using this camera as recently as 6 months ago, though it stopped working when it had the unfortunate luck of shifting in the backseat of my car when traveling, and falling on to the concrete when I opened the door (I've got a new Olympus C5500 now). Anyway, before that, I had the camera for about a year (I got it from a friend who had just bought a really great camera). While this camera is no match for my new Olympus, it was quite a good camera and a good introduction for me into semi-serious digital photography. I had a digital camera called a "JamCam" before this one, but it had few options and rather low picture quality (though for the price and the time when I got it, it was actually decent).

The Kodak DC4800 is excellent under good lighting conditions, getting photo quality prints with a good printer. I actually got some great indoor shots with the flash too, though you can't get to close (it will wash out the picture) or to far away (it will be to dark). The camera can be fully automatic or almost fully manual (there is no manual focus, and the automatic settings are able to make use of more F-stops then when in manual mode).

There are three focus modes: automatic (which usually works well except when dark, as there is no af assist lamp), Macro (for taking close-up shots as close as 10") and infinity (which allows you to lock the focus at infinity, which is good for distance shots).

The camera includes a 3x optical zoom which is nice. When fully zoomed out, this camera gives quite a wide field of view (the only thing on this camera which is actually better then my new camera).

Unless absolutely necessary, set the ISO setting to 100, as anything above that starts to get grainy. At 200 grain is noticeable but usually acceptable, and iso 400 is usually very grainy.

The camera also includes a nice neck strap, lens cap, tripod adapter, and a time delay feature to allow you to get into the picture. The LCD display on this camera is good except when you are in bright sunlight, and then it gets hard to see, so you might need to use the optical viewfinder in some conditions. The camera comes with a recharger. The batter life was just okay, but I got the camera and battery used, so a new battery probably would have been much better. The camera also has video out cables, but the friend I bought this camera from no longer had his, so I can't comment on them. You'll also probably want to get a larger compact flash card then the one that came with the camera.

Overall, this was a great camera in its day, and if you can find it used for a good price (be sure to compare prices as new cameras that beat this one are coming down in price all the time), it is a great starter camera which usually gets pretty good pictures (I won second place at the NJ State fair photo contest (amateur division) with a photo taken by this camera a year ago). The camera is also quite durable, as it took many moderate bumps before the final meeting between it and concrete which finally killed it.

great first gen 3MP camera, but it is old now..........2004-09-02

I've had this camera for about 3 years now.

Picture quality:
- takes great pictures outdoors, and indoor pictures with adequate lighting.
- flash is not adequate. pictures with flash are horrible. they come out all blurry - the shutter speed isn't fast enough/CCD not good enough (when using auto settings)

Use:
- I like having the ability to change the f-stop setting on the fly with the knob on top of the camera. Sure beats using the menus.
- The battery lasts a long time, but it's always good to have a spare, especially if you use LCD alot.

Construction:
- Solid.
- I've fallen on this thing while skiing (back of case is cracked) and took it with me when I accidentally fell into Lake Tahoe (camera was submerged), but amazingly it still works.

Summary:
I've taken thousands of pictures with the camera. Certainly got good use out of it over the past 3 years.
However, newer cameras have better flash capability and record in video. My friends have the Canon SXXX series. They are 1/2 the size of the Kodak, and perform much better.

A good 3.1 megapixel camera, but..........2004-02-02

I've had this camera about 18 months. The only thing that I find lacking in this camera is its ability to take indoor flash pictures. Even using the +/- exposure compensater the pics come out under exposed, especially if the subject is more than 5 feet from the lens. Other features work well. I decided to stop fooling with this camera and went for the Canon S50, wow what a difference. Goodbye Kodak, hello Canon.

Keeps breaking...and breaking..........2004-01-26

First time it died was just within the one-year warranty, and it died again a year later. I'm sending this $500.00 paperweight to Kodak's Vice President for Customer Relations with a nice note.

This one's a keeper!.......2003-12-20

I've been using this camera for 2-1/2 years now. Even with all the market advancements, I'm sticking with my trusty DC4800.

In 2001, going with 3.1 megapixels was a big splurge. Today it's still a pretty high resolution, despite the 4 and 5 megapixel models now available. But I feel no need to upgrade. I honestly don't believe the average user needs to go higher than what the DC4800 offers. At this resolution, you can get good prints up to 8x10. Extra megapixels just mean more space wasted on your memory card.

The body is still sturdy, with a bit of damage from wear and tear. The worst is a hairline crack above the zoom dial. Additionally, the silver finish is wearing away at the corners. These signs of age are pretty minor considering the abuse I've put this camera through. I don't even own a proper camera case - I just throw it in my bag and go!

The inside mechanisms continue to work perfectly. I've taken over 9000 shots with this camera, so that's saying a lot! Even the battery charges fresh and new as the day I bought it.

If you're in the market for a used camera, I would definitely recommend the DC4800. I'd advise buying this even over newer Kodak models, which I've heard are not great. Kodak made a rare gem with the DC4800, and I'm hanging onto mine!

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