Argus DC3550 (2002)

A midrange digital camera with 2.1 MP resolution and 3x optical zoom, unveiled in 2002.

Overview

The Argus DC3550 is a digital camera introduced in October 2002. It was marketed as a midrange model. It has a 2.1-megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and a 1.8-inch display. USB 2.0 handles the connection to a computer. It also has a built-in flash and auto focus, and it can stamp photos with the date and time. It runs on AA batteries and has 8MB of internal memory, with support for removable storage.

Specifications

Maximum Resolution	2.1 MP
Sensor Size	1/2.7in
Zoom	3x optical zoom, 2x digital zoom
Display Size	1.8in
Shutter Speed	1 second to 1/500 second
Exposure Modes	Automatic
Features	Auto focus, built-in flash, date/time stamp, USB 2.0
Battery Type	AA (1.5V)
Built-in Memory	8MB
Removable Media	Supported

Reception & Use

One unit is described as "Tested & Working." One user called the camera "ok." Another saw banding and clouding from the sensor but said it still takes interesting photos. The display is a known weak spot. Some units are listed with "SCREEN DOES NOT WORK."