Kodak DC215 Digital Camera $199.98

[AnalogKid]

DrVette

What is one looking for when shopping for a digital camera? I am starting to shop and have no idea what I am looking for. Thanks!!

[Richard_Cranium72]

Kodak DC215 Digital Camera
1174 x 884
2x Optical Zoom
4mb Compact Flash memory

$239.98 - $40.00 coupon = $199.98

$40.00 off $200.00
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posted 03/08/01
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$40.00 off $200.00
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exp 04/30/01
posted 03/26/01

I've read reviews on this one till I'm about to pass out, mostly good to better, some talk like it's not as good as a $10,000 Hassleblad 2.25". Overall it seems to be an OK starter camera
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DrVette

[Richard_Cranium72]

AnalogKid
I suppose the final decision is price.

Determine your budget then shop for;
1. Resolution
el-cheapo cameras usually have 640x480, this is about 0.3 megapixel. This will print up to 3-1/2x5.
1.0 megapixel will print 5x7" or so
2.3 megapixel will usually do a 8x10"

This is VERY general, some cameras with great specs do crappy work(according to some)
They ALL have little quirks, like slow shutter response, little halos around areas where black and white meet, poor battery life, grainy long distance shots, off center tripod mounts, the list goes on and on..

I've had about 6-7 digital cameras, most I've sent back or sold because of my pickyness

For example, the Nikon Coolpix 100 had poor resolution, it was a 640x480 camera.
My Poloroid Fun Flash is a 640x480 and it has OK resolution(on Best)

So resolution alone is not the whole story
Optical lens clarity, internal electronics, many factors affect output quality and some of these are not obvious.

All of the above drivel boiled down points to much reading.. Read all of the user reviews and professional reviews that you can find..

DrVette

[DougR]

AnalogKid.....

Here's a site that you may need in the future:
http://www.pcphotoreview.com/

[Richard_Cranium72]

Starting 4-05-2001 thru 4-14 get a $40 rebate on this camera..

[jman01pa]

I have this camera and like it alot. Although the zoom could be better. And it does not have USB hookup. I consider it to be a level above a starter camera. My first camera was an HP $99.00 cheapo and the DC 215 wastes it. I believe the model is discontinued. I bought mine at Target for $167.00 because of that. I know its well worth what i paid for it.

J

[TOAD6147]

Does it interface with a serial cable then?

[Richard_Cranium72]

Yup, it's a serial interface.
I bought a SanDisk card reader for my SmartMedia cards and it's super fast, and I got the serial model so I could use it at work on those systems with the pitiful Windoze NT.


Product Specifications
Manufacturer Kodak

Manufacturer Model 8768970

Mega Pixels 1.0

Resolution 1174 x 884

Zoom 2x Optical

Memory Included 4MB

Memory Type Compact Flash

Viewfinder

1.8" LCD Panel

Interface Serial

Compatibility PC

Power Source "AA" Batteries



[This message has been edited by Richard_Cranium72 (edited 04-08-2001).]