Kodak DC265 Zoom (1999)
The bulky Kodak DC265 hit the streets with an astonishing $999 price tag (street price $775). For this price one would get not only a bulky camera but also a sophisticated piece of equipment built for prosumers. It was the follow-up of the popular DC260 and provided the following new features:
- Improved burst capture for 7 full size images (vs. 2 in the DC260)
- Faster image processing and start-up time
- 16 MB Picture Card (vs. 8 in the DC260)
- New, higher quality "super" image compression setting for 4 total choices
- Includes 4 AA Ni-MH Batteries and Charger (vs. AC Adapter in the DC260)
- MACINTOSH compatibility in the box, with cable and plug-in software
- Faster image processing and start-up time
- 16 MB Picture Card (vs. 8 in the DC260)
- New, higher quality "super" image compression setting for 4 total choices
- Includes 4 AA Ni-MH Batteries and Charger (vs. AC Adapter in the DC260)
- MACINTOSH compatibility in the box, with cable and plug-in software
The DC265 also supported GPS tagging by hooking the camera up to a GPS device (also a feature of the DC260).
Trivia:
In 2012 I stumbled into a photo studio to have my mug shot taken and was totally surprised (or scared) to see a Kodak DC265 sitting there and still being used! Of course I left immediately.
Specifications
- Brand: Kodak
- Model: DC265 Zoom
- First mentioned: 1999
- Marketed: yes
- MSRP: $775 -$999
- Imager Type: 1.5MP CCD
- Resolution: 1536 x 1024
- Internal Storage: -
- External Storage: Compact Flash Card
- Lens: Ektanar auto focus 3x zoom lens
- Shutter: 1/4 - 1/400s
- Aperture Range: F3.0 - F14 (wide) / F4.7 - F22 (tele)
- LCD screen size: 2.0" TFT
- Size: 118 x 57 x 106mm
- Weight: 525 gr.
- Remarks: -