Camera Features

This four-part section describes the DC50 zoom camera features. Camera Frontdescribes the front of the DC50 zoom camera. sliding cover/power switch camera on camera off power save mode front indicator light exposure sensor focus sensors flash unit Camera Topdescribes the buttons on top of the DC50 zoom camera. shutter button zoom buttons Telephoto (T) Wide Angle (W)
Camera Backdescribes the viewfinder and the buttons on the back of the DC50 zoom camera. viewfinder selection buttons MODE SELECT ERASE EJECT button DC50 zoom camera LCD Iconsdescribes the icons in the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on the back of the DC50 zoom camera. LCD icons and settings: Auto Focus Exposure Compensation Flash Image Quality Timer Battery Images Remaining Counter Images Taken Counter Erase Images Memory Card Copy Images

Camera Front

sliding cover/power switch front indicator light (red light) flash unit

focus sensors

light sensor
NOTE: A standard tripod mount (not shown) is located on the bottom of the camera.
Sliding Cover/Power Switch
The sliding cover acts a power switch for the camera. Camera On When the sliding cover is opened, the camera turns on. Icons appear in the LCD and all buttons are enabled. The camera is ready for use. If auto flash or fill flash is specified, the flash charge is initiated. The camera can receive host commands in this state. When the camera is on, the following settings are always selected: Auto Focusauto focus with multi-spot Exposure Compensationno offset Flashauto flash Image Qualityimage quality selection previously selected Timeroff NOTE: These features and their settings are discussed in the DC50 zoom camera LCD Icons section. Camera Off When the sliding cover is closed or power is not supplied from an AC adapter or the batteries, the camera is off. No icons appear in the LCD, the flash is not kept charged, no buttons are enabled, and the camera cannot communicate with the host computer. If you close the sliding cover while the camera is actively storing an image in the cameras internal memory or on a memory card, or it is copying or erasing images, the camera will turn off after it completes the task.
Power Save Mode The DC50 zoom camera power save mode is a battery-saving feature that automatically turns off the camera after 60 seconds without use, even if you are using an AC adapter. No icons appear in the LCD and the flash is not kept charged. NOTE: You can specify a number between 60 and 255 seconds at a host computer to change the number of seconds before the camera goes into the power save mode. Press any button on the camera to return the camera to its active state (wake it) after it goes into power save mode. Only the timer is affected by the power save mode. Pressing a button when the camera is in power save mode only turns the camera back on. No action happens. However, the camera turns off if you close the sliding cover when the camera is in power save mode. NOTE: When the camera is in power save mode and it receives a host command or break signal from the host, the camera turns back on.

Front Indicator Light

The red light on the front of the camera indicates that a picture is being taken or the timer is working (counting down). The red light illuminates for a second when an image is being captured. If a timed shutter release is set up, the red light illuminates for eight seconds and then flashes for the last two seconds before the picture is taken.

Auto Focus Sensors

Two sensors on the front of the camera measure distances and adjust the cameras focus.

Camera Top

Telephoto zoom button (T) Wide Angle zoom button (W) shutter button (purple button)

Shutter Button

The shutter button is the purple button on top of the camera. You take a picture by pressing the shutter button that is on top of the DC50 zoom camera. When you lightly press the shutter button halfway down, the exposure and focus are measured automatically (AE/AF). When you press the shutter button all the way down, the image is captured after the exposure and focus are measured. The numbers in the Images Remaining and Images Taken Counters change, and the captured image is stored on the memory card or in the cameras internal memory if there is no memory card in the camera. No action occurs when you press the shutter button in the following cases: The camera does not have enough space to save captured images. The flash is required, but it is not charged. The camera is saving a captured image. The camera is copying images. The camera is erasing images. The camera is off. The camera is using the timer and is counting down to exposure. The zoom button is being pressed. The camera is in power save mode. The battery is empty. If there is not enough space to store the captured image in the cameras internal memory or on a memory card, FUL appears in the Images Remaining Counter.

Zoom Buttons

The DC50 zoom camera allows you to zoom in on your subject. There are two zoom buttons: Telephoto and Wide Angle. Telephoto (T) Button When you press the Telephoto (T) button, the zoom lens moves from its current position up to the maximum zoom range in the telephoto position. When you release the Telephoto button, the zoom lens stops moving at that point. The maximum field of view is equivalent to using a 111 mm zoom lens on a 35 mm camera. If you press the Wide Angle button or the shutter button while the zoom lens is moving to a telephoto position, the button press is ignored. No action occurs when you press the Telephoto button in the following cases: The camera is storing, copying, or erasing images. You have specified close-up focus. You pressed the Wide Angle button while the zoom lens was moving to a telephoto position. Wide Angle Button (W) When you press the Wide Angle (W) button, the zoom lens moves from its current position up to the maximum zoom range in the wide angle position. When you release the Wide Angle button, the zoom lens stops moving at that point. The maximum field of view is equivalent to using a 37 mm zoom lens on a 35 mm camera. If you press the Telephoto button or the shutter button while the zoom lens is moving to a wide angle position, the button press is ignored. No action occurs when you press the Wide Angle button in the following cases: The camera is storing, copying, or erasing images. You have specified close-up focus. You pressed the Telephoto button while the zoom lens was moving to a wide angle position.

Flash Off The flash is not used even if the existing light is dim. To turn off the flash: 1. Press the MODE button until the Flash icon flashes. 2. Press the SELECT button until the Flash Off icon appears in the LCD.
Flash On (Fill Flash) The flash is used for all pictures, even if the existing light is bright. For example, if the primary source of light is behind your subject, you may want to change the flash setting to Flash On. To turn on the flash: 1. Press the MODE button until the Flash icon flashes. 2. Press the SELECT button until the Flash On icon appears in the LCD.

Image Quality

The Image Quality icon allows you to select from three image quality settings that are used to capture images. Best Better Good
Use the SELECT button to specify an image quality setting. The selected image quality setting remains in effect even if you turn the camera off. The selected feature is maintained until another image quality setting is selected. Selecting an Image Quality 1. Press the MODE button until the Image Quality icon flashes. 2. Press the SELECT button until the image quality setting you want to use appears and flashes in the LCD.
The number of pictures that are available in the Images Remaining Counter changes depending on the image quality you select. The number of images is an approximate number and will vary depending on the types of pictures you take. NOTE: You can store pictures with different image quality settings in the cameras internal memory or on a memory card.
The Timer icon allows you to specify the period of time that the camera waits to take a picture after you press the shutter button. This allows you to set the timer and then move in front of the camera so you can be in the picture. When you use the MODE button to select the Timer icon, the icon flashes. Press the SELECT button to specify timer on or timer off. The Timer icon flashes quickly (1/4 second on, 1/4 second off) for timer on and slowly (1/2 second on, 1/2 second off) for timer off. When timer on is specified, the Timer icon flashes quickly until the shutter button is pressed, then it flashes slowly. The Timer icon does not flash unless it is selected. When the timer is being selected and you use the MODE button to advance to the Timer icon, the icon flashes slowly so you can make a selection. When the camera is counting down, you can press the MODE button to cancel the countdown, but the timer is still available. Any other button presses during the countdown is ignored. The selected timer setting is canceled in the following cases: After an image has been taken. When the camera is turned off. When the camera enters the power save mode.
No Wait To take pictures immediately, do not make any changes to the timer feature. The camera takes the picture as soon as the shutter button is pressed. No wait is the default timer setting. Ten Seconds With this timer setting, the camera waits ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed before it takes the picture. When the shutter button is pressed with timer on, the timer icon flashes slowly for 10 seconds. The red light on the front of the camera illuminates for eight seconds, flashes slowly for two seconds, and then the camera takes the picture. Setting the Timer 1. Press the MODE button until the Timer icon flashes. 2. Press the SELECT button until the Timer icon flashes quickly.

3. Press the shutter button twice. The timer is set. The green light to the right of the viewfinder lights up. The picture will be taken automatically approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed the second time. The timer is off after the picture has been taken.

Battery

The Battery icon indicates the battery level as Full, Low, or Empty. The Battery icon does not appear in the LCD if the camera is connected to an AC adapter which is plugged into an electrical outlet.
When the icon appears full, the batteries are fully charged. When the icon appears partially filled, the battery charge is getting low. When the icon appears empty, you must replace the batteries. NOTE: Pictures remain stored in the computers internal memory even if the camera batteries are empty.

Image Counters

Images Remaining Counter The larger number that appears near the center of the LCD is the Images Remaining Counter. This number is the approximate number of pictures that you can still take at the current image quality in the cameras internal memory or on the memory card. This number can be up to three digits, but the leading zeros do not appear. When you take a picture, this number decreases by one. If no space is left in the memory, FUL appears in the LCD instead of 0.
When a memory card is in the camera, the Images Remaining Counter indicates the remaining number of pictures that the card can hold. If you use a memory card that can hold over 1,000 images, 999+ appears in the Images Remaining Counter. This means that no more than 1,000 pictures can be taken, even if the memory card can hold more than 1,001 pictures. When the LCD shows 999+ and you take a picture, the + disappears and 999 is displayed. If the memory card is ejected, the Images Remaining Counter shows the number of pictures available in the cameras internal memory. NOTE: The camera firmware rearranges the image storage memory space after each picture is taken. If the Images Remaining Counter does not decrease after you have taken a picture, it is probably because the camera has found space for one more image.

When Erase Images is selected, the Images Remaining Counter changes after all of the images are erased, and the maximum number of pictures that are available at the current image quality for the cameras internal memory or a memory card appears in the LCD. When Copy Images is selected, the Images Remaining Counter indicates how many additional images the memory card can hold. This number decreases as images are copied to the card from the cameras internal memory. Images Taken Counter The smaller number that appears near the lower left corner of the LCD is the Images Taken Counter. This number is the number of the last picture that was taken for storage in the cameras internal memory or on the memory card. This number can be up to three digits, but the leading zeros do not appear. The Images Taken Counter begins at 0. When you take a picture, this number increases by one. If the number exceeds 1,000, 999+ appears in the Images Taken Counter.
When Erase Images is selected, 0 appears in the Images Taken Counter after all of the pictures are erased. When Copy Images is selected, the Images Taken Counter indicates the number of pictures in the cameras internal memory. The Images Taken Counter always shows the last image number for the card at any time. This number never decreases (except for the last picture), even if the pictures in the card are deleted or renamed.

Erase Images

The Erase Images icon appears only when pictures are in the cameras internal memory or on the memory card in the camera. After you have transferred the camera pictures to your computer, you should erase the pictures in the camera to make room for new pictures. When you erase pictures, all pictures are deleted from the camera memory. You cannot specify pictures to delete. IMPORTANT: When a memory card is in the camera, the Erase Images operation erases all of the images on the memory card. Images in the cameras internal memory will not be affected. Erasing Pictures 1. Press the MODE button until the Erase Images icon flashes.
2. Press the ERASE button and hold it down for two seconds. The Erase Images icon flashes, indicating that the pictures are being erased from the cameras internal memory or from the memory card, if one is in the camera. 3. Release the ERASE button. When all pictures are deleted, the Erase Images icon disappears, the Images Remaining Counter indicates the maximum number of pictures available at the current image quality for the memory (camera internal memory or memory card), and the Images Taken Counter returns to 0.

Using Removable Memory Cards
You can save pictures you take with your DC50 zoom camera on optional removable Flash or PCMCIAATA memory cards. Using a memory card in the DC50 zoom camera allows you to take and save many more pictures. You can insert a PCMCIAATA memory card in a PCMCIAATA card reader slot (if there is one) on your computer and download the pictures on the card. Memory cards are about the size of a credit card and hold 2 MB to 40 MB of data. SanDisk (TM) PCMCIAATA memory cards have been tested for use in the DC50 zoom camera. You can purchase a 4 MB SanDisk (TM) memory card (Kodak catalog number 802 7138) from the retailer who sold you the camera. If your retailer does not stock the memory cards, call the technical support telephone number that is listed in the Troubleshooting section. NOTE: If you try to use a memory card that is not compatible with the DC50 zoom camera, Er 1 appears in the LCD. The following chart shows the approximate number of pictures you can save on different size memory cards that you can use with the DC50 zoom camera. SIze of Memory Card 4 MB Image Quality Good Better Best
Maximum Number of Pictures on Card 45

Inserting a Memory Card

When a memory card is in place in the camera, the Memory Card icon appears in the LCD and the pictures that you take are recorded directly on the card. No pictures are saved to the cameras internal memory. You can insert a memory card in the DC50 zoom camera while the camera is on (called hot insertion). However, when possible, you should turn off the camera before you insert a memory card. IMPORTANT: Inserting a memory card in the camera at the same time the camera is processing a picture may cause damage to the picture. 1. Push the sliding cover gently toward the camera until it stops. The camera is off. 2. Hold the memory card face up and with the connecting end pointed at the camera. 3. Insert the card into its slot in the camera.
4. Push the card all of the way in the memory card slot. The card is connected to the camera. The EJECT button protrudes slightly from the back of the camera. NOTE: If you try to use a memory card that is not compatible with the DC50 zoom camera, Er 1 appears in the LCD. 5. Pull the sliding cover gently away from the camera. The camera is on. The Memory Card icon appears in the LCD.

Removing a Memory Card

Remove the memory card from the camera when the card is full or you want to change memory cards. You also must remove the memory card when you want to save your pictures on the cameras internal memory. You can remove a memory card from the DC50 zoom camera while the camera is on. However, when possible, you should turn off the camera before you remove a memory card. IMPORTANT: Removing a memory card in the camera at the same time the camera is processing a picture may cause damage to the picture. 1. Press the EJECT button. NOTE: The EJECT button is at the right of the memory card slot. The camera will be reset if an image is being accessed when the EJECT button is pressed. The memory card is partially ejected from the camera. The Memory Card and Copy Images icons disappear from the LCD. Any pictures you take will be saved in the cameras internal memory. 2. Grasp the visible end of the memory card and pull it out of the slot. NOTE: You may need to tilt the camera down slightly to help the memory card slide out of its slot. Make sure that the card does not fall out of the camera or it may be damaged.

File Name

All images in the internal memory or the PCMCIAATA memory card are stored as files as shown below. Source Internal memory PCMCIAATA memory card File Name DCInnns.KDC DCnnnns.KDC
nnn or nnnn is the image number starting with 001 or 0001 and going up to 1000. s is the image quality where S = good image quality M = better image quality L = best image quality Image files for the PCMCIAATA memory card will be written in the DC50IMG directory. This directory is written automatically by the DC50 zoom camera when the memory card is inserted in the camera.

Batteries

The DC50 zoom camera comes with four AA lithium batteries. You can also use rechargeable NiCad (nickel-cadmium) or AA alkaline batteries. NiCad or lithium batteries perform better than alkaline batteries.

Battery Life

Using the flash and transferring pictures to the computer both require more of the battery charge. If you take pictures using the flash 50% of the time and download the pictures to a computer, you can use NiCad batteries for approximately 100 images and lithium batteries for approximately 260 images (based on Kodaks standard battery test). IMPORTANT: Rapid repetition of image captures using the flash will affect battery life. You can save your batteries by purchasing a power adapter to use when taking pictures inside and when transferring files. Refer to the Using a Power Adapter section for information about the power adapters that can be used with the DC50 zoom camera. WARNING: Mixing battery types in the camera may cause a fire or explosion. Use only batteries that are all the same type.
Lithium batteries contain toxic substances. These batteries should be disposed of properly. Follow the battery manufacturers disposal instructions or the guidelines recommended for your area.

Storing the Camera

Remove the batteries from the DC50 zoom camera if it will not be used for an extended period of time. This prevents possible damage to the camera from battery leaks or corrosion.

Battery Charge Level

The level of charge remaining in the batteries is shown by the Battery icon in the LCD. This icon gives you an estimate of how much charge is left in the batteries. NOTE: The Battery icon does not appear when a power adapter is in use. When the icon appears full, the batteries are fully charged. When the icon appears partially filled, the battery charge is getting low. When the icon appears empty, you must replace the batteries. NOTE: Pictures remain stored in the computers internal memory even if the camera batteries are empty.

Connecting a Power Adapter to the Camera
1. Push the sliding cover closed. The camera is off. 2. Lift the rubber tab located on the left side of the camera. The cameras serial and AC power adapter ports are exposed.
3. Plug the cable end of the AC power adapter into the AC adapter port. 4. Plug the box end of the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet. 5. Pull the sliding cover away from the camera. The camera is on.

Connecting to a Computer

When you are finished taking pictures with your DC50 zoom camera, you can transfer the pictures to your computer. You can then use the pictures or save them on your hard drive. Use the RS232C/RS422 serial cables that are included with the DC50 zoom camera to connect the camera to a Macintosh computer or an IBM-PC or compatible computer running Windows software. The RS232C/RS422 serial communication connector is built into the camera. This connector is located on the side of the camera and is covered with a rubber cap. NOTE: An AC adapter connector is also built into the camera. This connector is located next to the RS232C/RS422 serial communication connector. If you want to connect a serial communication cable to the camera, pull the rubber cover away from the connectors and plug the cable in its connector. When a serial communication cable is plugged into the camera, a three-digit animation appears in the LCD.

MACINTOSH Systems

You can connect the DC50 zoom camera to a serial port on your Macintosh computer. IMPORTANT: Use only the cable that is provided with the DC50 zoom camera. 1. Push the sliding cover closed. The camera is off. 2. Plug one end of the Macintosh cable into the modem port or printer port on the back of your Macintosh computer.
NOTE: If both ports are in use, disconnect the cable from one of the ports and connect the camera cable. Make sure that the cable is correctly oriented. Refer to your computer manuals for information about the ports on your computer. 3. Lift the rubber tab located on the left side of the camera.
The cameras serial and AC power adapter ports are exposed.
4. Plug the other end of the Macintosh cable into the cameras serial port. You are now ready to transfer the DC50 zoom camera pictures to your computer using the software provided with the camera. NOTE: Before you run the software provided with the camera, turn off AppleTalk and specify an external modem if your system has an internal modem.
Systems Running WINDOWS Software
Your IBM-PC or compatible computer has either a 9-pin or a 25-pin serial port. The cable supplied with the DC50 zoom camera uses a 9-pin connector. If you are using a 25-pin serial port, you must use the adapter provided with the camera. IMPORTANT: Use only the cable that is provided with the DC50 zoom camera. 1. Push the sliding cover closed. The camera is off. 2. Attach the 9-pin adapter to the 25-pin port if your computer has a 25-pin port. 3. Plug the cables 9-pin connector into the serial port or the adapter on the back of your computer.

Nothing Happens when the Shutter Button Is Pressed
Cause The flash is recharging. The camera does not have room for another picture. Solution Wait until the green light next to the viewfinder is off. Use a memory card to capture additional pictures. Erase the pictures stored in the cameras internal memory. For information about erasing pictures, refer to the Using the Camera section. NOTE: You may want to save the pictures on your computer before you delete them from the camera. The camera is saving a captured image to memory. The camera is copying an image to the memory card. The camera is erasing images. The camera is not on. The timer is counting down. The Zoom button was pressed.
Wait for the save process to finish. Wait for the copy process to finish. Wait for the erase process to finish. Pull the sliding cover away from the camera to turn it on. Wait for the timer to finish counting down. Wait for the lens to adjust.

Picture Is Not Clear

Cause The lens is dirty. The subject or the camera moved before the picture was taken. The subject is too close. The subject is too far away for the flash to be effective. The flash should have been used but it did not go off. The exposure is not appropriate for the lighting. Solution Clean the lens as described in the Maintenance section. Hold the camera steady until after you hear the shutter click. Move so the subject is at least 2.3 feet (70 cm) away. Move so the subject is less than 9 feet (270 cm) away. Turn on the flash. Adjust the exposure as described in the Camera Features section.
Part of a Picture Is Missing
Cause Something was in front of the lens when the picture was taken. Solution Make sure that your hands, fingers, or other objects are not in front of the lens or the flash.

Flash Does Not Work

Cause The flash is off. The batteries are low. Solution Turn the flash on as described in the Camera Features section. Replace the batteries or use an AC power adapter. For information about installing the batteries, refer to the Using the Camera section. The flash tube has burned out. Take the camera to your dealer for service.

Picture Is Too Dark

Cause The flash is not on. The subject is too far away for the flash to have an effect. The exposure is not appropriate for the lighting. The subject is in front of a bright light. Solution Turn on the flash as described in the Camera Features section. Move so there is no more than 9 feet (2.7 m) between the camera and the subject. Adjust the exposure as described in the Camera Features section. Change your position so the light is not behind the subject.

Picture Is Too Light

Canadian DOC Statement

DOC Class B ComplianceThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Observation des normes-Class BCet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.
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C Camera automatic shutoff, 9, 18 specifying time for, 9, 18 erasing pictures from, 26 features, 1444 holding, 10 indicator lights, 9, 18 flashing, 9, 18 installing batteries in, 47 maintenance, 6465 positioning, 10 power save mode, 9, 18 specifying time for, 9, 18 service, 71 sleep mode, 9, 18 specifying time for, 9, 18 software application kit, 2 specifications, 7475 turning off, 89, 17 turning on, 8, 10, 17 using, 313 waking, 9, 18 Camera features, 1444 back of camera, 15, 2226 icons in LCD, 15, 2744 front of camera, 14, 1618 sliding cover, 17 top of camera, 14, 1921
Canadian DOC statement, 77 Capturing images, 1013 framing subject in viewfinder, 12 positioning camera, 1011 Charging batteries, 56 Cleaning DC50 zoom camera focus sensors, 65 DC50 zoom camera lens, 64 DC50 zoom camera light sensor, 65 Close-up focus mode, 3, 29 Closing external battery compartment cover, 78 Computer, connecting DC50 camera to, 5963 Macintosh systems, 6061 Windows systems, 6263 Conditioning batteries, 56 Copy Images icon, 15, 4144 Copy operation, stopping, 43, 44 Copying images to memory card, 4243, 49
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E EJECT button, 15, 24 Ejecting memory card from camera, 24 ERASE button, 15, 25, 26 Erase Images icon, 15, 26, 39 Erasing images from cameras internal memory, 26, 39 from memory card, 26, 39, 5051, 9091 Erasing pictures from cameras internal memory, 26, 39 from memory card, 26, 39, 5051, 9091 Error codes, 7172 Exposure changing, 30 selecting value, 30 sensor, 14 value, selecting, multi-spot auto, 30 Exposure Compensation, 17 icon, 15, 30 External battery compartment cover removing, 45 replacing, 78
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S Safety information for batteries, 55 Saving images to memory card, 4243, 49 SELECT button, 15, 25, 26 Selecting icon with MODE button, 25 Selection buttons, 15 ERASE, 15, 26 MODE, 15, 25 SELECT, 15, 26 Sensors exposure, 14 focus, 14 Serial communication cable, 2, 59, 75 communications connector, 57, 59 rates, 75 Service, camera, 71 Setting timer, 35 Shutoff, camera, 9, 18 specifying time for, 9, 18 Shutter button, 13, 14, 20 nothing happens when pressed, 20, 23, 67 Single-spot auto focus mode, 28 Sleep mode, camera, 9, 18 specifying time for, 9, 18 Sliding cover, 8, 9, 10, 14, 17 Software ADOBE Acrobat (TM) Reader, 2 camera application, 2 Specifications, camera, 7475 Storing DC50 zoom camera, 54, 65

Kodak Launches New Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera That Makes Pictures Really Zoom; Kodak Digital Science DC50 Zoom Camera Takes Great Close-up Shots, Saves Them on Removable Storage Cards
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 1996--Eastman Kodak Company today announced a new zoom-lens digital camera, priced under $1,000, that allows people to store their pictures on removable storage cards.
The Kodak Digital Science DC50 zoom camera joins the company's family of digital cameras that make working with pictures as easy as "point, shoot and compute." The camera uses the same Kodak image sensor as the popular Kodak Digital Science DC40 camera, but offer three key advances. They are:
- 3x zoom lens. A motor-driven lens lets picture-takers go from a wide-angle view to as much as three times the magnification for close-up shots, all at the touch of a button, with automatic focus and exposure control.
- Higher-quality pictures. Users can select "Good," "Better" or "Best" options for every shot, adding a new and superior image option to satisfy more demanding requirements for highquality pictures.
- PCMCIA removable storage cards. Along with 1 MB permanent memory inside the camera, the DC50 zoom camera also can store pictures on removable PCMCIA storage cards that allow much faster access to pictures. With this new option, users can remove the cards at any time to access pictures. Users can also pop in a new card when one is full to shoot pictures continuously without interruption.
The DC50 zoom camera is the only digital camera, priced under $1,000, to support PCMCIA removable storage cards that are ATA-compatible (Type I or II). By complying with this industry standard, these cards can be recognized and read by any PCMCIA-ATA card reader, with no special software drivers required, a feature that is unique to the DC50 zoom camera. As a result, people using this card will be able to transfer a picture to their computer in a few seconds--about twice as fast as access through a camera's serial port interface.

Applications

Like the DC40 camera, the DC50 zoom camera's outstanding picture quality and flexibility make it well-suited for those who want to add the power of pictures to their communications. For example, mobile workers such as insurance adjusters preparing claim reports or real estate agents developing property listings are already using Kodak Digital Science cameras to incorporate pictures into their work.
"Compared to other digital cameras in its class, the DC50 zoom camera is a more fully featured product for customers who require increased flexibility, portability and improved picture quality for mobile and desktop situations," said Marianna O'Brien, worldwide product manager, digital cameras, Eastman Kodak Company. "Like the DC40, the new DC50 camera combines our best conventional and digital technologies in an affordable, easy-to-use product. It's a clear case of point-and- shoot meeting plug-and-play."
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