Kodak mc3 Digital Camera
The Kodak mc3 is a 1MP 1/2 inch camera — with 320x240 video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Kodak mc3 Digital Camera
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Overview — Kodak mc3
Key Features — Kodak mc3
Integrated MP3 Player: Built-in MP3 playback via a 1/8-inch (3.5mm) headphone jack makes this a dual-purpose camera and music player in one pocket-sized device.
1MP 1/2-Inch Sensor: Captures still images at up to 1152x864 pixels, typical of early-2000s compact digital cameras in this category.
Fixed-Focus Operation: No autofocus system means simpler, faster shooting with no shutter lag from focus hunting.
CompactFlash Storage: Uses CF cards for image and file storage, a durable and widely available media format from this era.
1.5-Inch LCD Display: 72,000-dot rear screen serves as the primary framing and playback interface with no optical viewfinder.
AAA Battery Power: Runs on three standard AAA batteries (NiMH recommended), making replacement easy without a proprietary charger.
Specifications — Kodak mc3
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2 inch |
| Resolution | 1MP |
| Processor | TI DSP (Texas Instruments Digital Signal Processor) |
| ISO Range | 120 – 120 |
| AF System | Manual Focus Only |
| AF Points | Fixed focus |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1152x864 |
| Max Video Resolution | 320x240 |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
| Image Stabilization | None |
Description — Kodak mc3
The Kodak mc3 is a point-and-shoot digital camera built around a 1MP, 1/2-inch sensor, processed by a TI DSP (Texas Instruments Digital Signal Processor). It captures still images at up to 1152x864 pixels and video at up to 320x240. The camera operates at a fixed ISO 120 with a fixed-focus lens system, keeping operation uncomplicated.
A 1.5-inch LCD with 72,000 dots handles image review and navigation. The plastic body measures 105 x 65 x 37 mm and weighs 198g, making it genuinely portable. Storage uses CompactFlash (CF) cards, and the device connects to computers via USB.
Notably, a 1/8-inch (3.5mm) headphone jack enables MP3 playback. Power is supplied by 3x AAA batteries (NiMH recommended). There is no image stabilization, no Wi-Fi, no Bluetooth, and no weather sealing.
Pros — Kodak mc3
- ✓Integrated 1/8-inch (3.5mm) headphone jack enables MP3 playback alongside camera functions
- ✓Lightweight at 198g with compact 105 x 65 x 37 mm plastic body — genuinely pocketable
- ✓1MP sensor with 1152x864 maximum still resolution for the class
Cons — Kodak mc3
- ✗Fixed ISO of 120 with no flexibility for different lighting conditions
- ✗Fixed focus only — no autofocus system of any kind
- ✗No image stabilization (no in-body or digital IS)
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