Kodak DC4800 (2000)
A prosumer bridge digital camera introduced in 2000 with 3.1MP resolution and a 3x optical zoom lens.
Overview
The Kodak DC4800 is a prosumer digital bridge camera introduced on June 6, 2000. Marketed as a step above typical consumer digital cameras of the era, it combines a 3.1-megapixel CCD sensor with a 3x zoom lens and a conventional, clean design that marked a departure from Kodak’s earlier square-fronted models. The camera was manufactured in Japan for Kodak USA and shipped with a KLIC-3000 lithium-ion battery, AC adapter/charger (110–240V), 16 MB CompactFlash card, lens cap with string, and neck strap. Described as “clean and shapely” by users, the DC4800 reflects early 2000s digital camera styling
Specifications
| Sensor | 3.1 MP CCD |
| Resolution | 3.1 MP maximum |
| Lens | 3x zoom, 28–84mm (35mm equivalent) |
| Aperture | f/2.8–f/4.5 (per DPReview); conflicting report of f/2.5–f/3.8 (per Facebook post) |
| Lens thread | 43mm |
| Focus distance | Normal: 0.5m (19") |
| Battery | KLIC-3000 lithium-ion, 3.7V, 1400mAh |
| Supplied accessories | Camera, battery, AC adapter/charger, 16 MB CompactFlash card, lens cap & string, neck strap |
Design
The DC4800 features a conventional bridge camera form factor, moving away from the square-front design seen in earlier Kodak consumer models like the DC260. Its styling is described as “clean and shapely,” offering a balanced, ergonomic shape suited for prosumer handling and everyday use.
Context
Positioned as a prosumer digital camera, the DC4800 was considered a capable and consumer-friendly option at the time of its release. It represented Kodak’s effort to provide advanced features in a user-accessible format during the early transition from film to digital photography.
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