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Kodak MC3 Portable Multimedia Device Review - PAGE 1
Patrick Woo - Wednesday, October 3rd, 2001


The Kodak MC3 is really all about “features? It is loaded to the brim with tons and tons features. It captures full motion video, shoots digital pictures and plays MP3s. In addition, it is loaded with tons and tons of software to make the most out of this compact all-in-one wonder.

Specifications:

Video/Audio Capture Mode:

File format/Sound:MOV video w/mono sound
Speaker:Yes, located on back of mc3
Video capacity/Quality:4 seconds per MB at 320x240, 20 FPS (Best quality) 20 seconds per MB at 320x240, 10 FPS (E-mail quality)
Video compression: H.263 320x240 at 20 FPS, 1.6 Mb/s (fast action) = 4 minutes on 64 MB card 320x240 at 10 FPS, 320 Kb/s (Internet e-mail mode) = 20 minutes on 64 MB card

Internet Music Mode:

File format: Stereo, MP3 compatible, upgradeable via
firmware
Play list: Exit/back, tracks, play, delete, delete all
Repeat:Off, entire play list
Shuffle play: On/off
Analog volume control: +18 dB to -75 dB
Distortion rate: 0.1% maximum
Equalizer: Pop, rock, jazz, classical, voice
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Function controls on the back of mc3: Play, Pause, Skip FWD, Skip REV, Fast FWD,
Fast REV
Function controls on top: Volume +/-
Headphone jack: Standard mini-plug jack
Headphones: Ear "bud" style with mini-jack
Preview display functions:Song title, artist, album

VGA Still Capture Mode:

File format: JPEG, EXIF 2.1
Date stamp option: Yes
Resolution:640x480, 24-bit color
Self timer:10-second, capture confirmed with beepc
Video out: NTSC or PAL selectable, slide show option
Weight: 156 grams (5.5 ounces) w/o batteries
198 grams (7.0 ounces) w/ batteries
Dimensions:Height:105 mm (4.1")
Width: 65 mm (2.6")
Thickness: 22.5-37.0 mm (0.9-1.5")

Camera Features:

Auto exposure:Yes
Auto white balance:Yes
Computer interface:USB 4-pin USB cable
Focus range: 0.7 meter to infinity
ISO:Estimated at 120
Preview - color:Reflective, refresh rate = 20 FPS
Lens:37mm (35mm equivalent)
F 2.8, 5 glass
Memory type: CF 1
Microphone: Built-in
Power source:3 AAA Alkaline batteries,NiCad or NiMH
(Does not recharge in camera)
Sensor: 640x480, 7.8 um square pixel, active CMOS

Article Index

1.Introduction & Specs
2.System Reqs & First Impressions
3.Shooting Stills, Video & Final Thoughts

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