Kodak DC120 User Manual

DC120 Zoom Digital Camera

Capture dazzling detail. Now you can combine exceptional

image quality, advanced operating features, and powerful software
applications in the world’s first 1.2 million pixel point-and-shoot
camera. The KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE™DC120 Zoom Digital
Camera provides you with exceptional picture detail, a 3x zoom
lens, color LCD, exclusive software, removable storage, and more.
Armed with these advantages, you have the power to capture,
enhance, and share high-quality images—anywhere, anytime.

Features/Benefits

• 1.2 million pixels per image.

This powerful camera delivers

1.2 million (1280 x 960) pixels and
24-bit color on every shot, giving you
colors that snap and details that pop.

• Fast, easy picture sharing.

By capturing your images digitally, you
have the flexibility to share photos with
others instantly. Just download them to
your computer—directly or through a
removable KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE
Picture Card.

• Color LCD.

The on-board, flip-up color display
lets you view 1, 4, or 9 pictures,
organize them into albums, and
delete the ones you don’t want.

• Camera status display.

You can monitor the number of pictures
taken, battery status, and more by
checking the handy display window.

• Plenty of storage.

The DC120 has 2 MB of internal
storage, allowing you to store up to
20 pictures. The DC120 also accepts the
optional KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE
Picture Card, a COMPACTFLASH
removable storage card that lets you fill
up one card, remove it, insert another,
and keep on shooting.

• Value-added software.

The DC120 includes a CD-ROM disc
with exclusive software. The software
supports TIFF, JPEG, and FLASHPIX
File Formats.

For WINDOWS Computers

– PICTURE TRANSFER Software

from Kodak for easy batch processing

– PHOTOENHANCER Software

from PictureWorks Technology

– WINDOWS 95 Mounter

Application for disk-like access

– TWAIN Acquire Module

For MACINTOSH Computers

– PICTURE TRANSFER Software

from Kodak for easy batch processing

– PHOTOENHANCER Software

from PictureWorks Technology

– ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Software-

compatible plug-in

• Easy picture enhancement.

With the included software you can:
– Transfer all pictures from your camera

or KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE
Picture Card to your computer

with ease
– Manipulate and enhance your pictures
– Import pictures directly into many

popular applications

• Compact design.

The DC120 features a sleek, light­weight design. And the sturdy hand
strap makes it easy to carry the camera
wherever you go.

• Advanced picture-taking features.

The 3x zoom lens combines telephoto
and macro (close-up) capability, enabling
you to capture a variety of shots with
great detail. Infrared sensors provide
auto focusing, giving you consistently
sharp results. A built-in flash unit
automatically fires (up to 14 feet)
whenever it’s needed, and an optional
flash sync cable allows connection to
an external flash.

It’s easy to add the power of pictures to your
reports, presentations, e-mail, and Web pages
with the DC120 Zoom Digital Camera.

• Access to KODAK Picture Network.

You can upload your DC120 pictures
to the KODAK Picture Network
(once you become a member) and
share them with others over the
Internet (limited availability).

• Easy to get started.

Everything you need to start taking
and sharing your pictures is included—
camera, exclusive software, cables,
and batteries.

KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE DC120 Zoom Digital Camera

SPECIFICATIONS

System Performance

Picture Resolution: 1.2 million (1280 x 960)

pixels

CCD Resolution: 836,400 (850 x 984)

pixels

Color: 16.7 million colors

Lens: Auto-focus 3x power

zoom with macro

Lens Focal Length: 38–114mm (35mm

equivalent)

Exposure: Auto or manual

exposure with
automatic white
balance

LCD Viewfinder: 1.6-inch color LCD for

review and preview

Built-in Storage: 2 MB stores up to

20 pictures

Removable Storage: COMPACTFLASH slot

for optional removable
memory card; 2 MB
stores up to 21 pictures;
10 MB stores up to
105 pictures

Image Quality Uncompressed,
Settings: Best, Better,

Good

Focal Distance: Normal – 19"(0.5m)

to infinity (auto focus);
Macro – 7.9"-19"
(0.2m - 0.5m)
(manual focus)

Flash: Built-in sensor

(automatic, fill flash,
flash off); optional flash
sync cable supports
external flash

Batteries: 4 AA (included)

Shutter Speed:

Aperture Range: Wide: f/2.5 - f/16;

1

⁄500 - 16 seconds

Tele: f/3.8 - f/24

LCD Panel Indicators: Camera ready; data

transfer; battery level;
memory indicator

ISO Equivalent: 160

Interface: RS 422/232 serial

(230 Kbps)

Tripod Mount: Standard

The DC120 provides a host
of advanced picture-taking
functions, including an
on-board color LCD and
a removable storage option.

Self-timer: 10 seconds

Dimensions: 2.2"(h) x 4.3"(w) x 5.7"(d)

(5.5 x 10.8 x 14.6 cm)

Weight: 1.15 lb (520 g) without

batteries

Certifications: FCC Class B, ICES-003

Class B, CE, VCCI,
C-tick

Warranty: One year

Package Contents

• KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE DC120 Zoom
Digital Camera with hand strap

• 4 AA batteries

• 1 serial cable for use with WINDOWS
Computers

• 1 serial cable for use with MACINTOSH
Computers

• Quick set-up card

• User’s Guide (camera and software)

• CD-ROM software kit

• Registration cards

• Extended service offering

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

WINDOWS Systems

• WINDOWS 3.1 Software or later or
WINDOWS 95 Software

• Personal computer with a minimum 486
microprocessor, 33 MHz microprocessor

• 8 MB or more of RAM available
(12 MB recommended)

• 30 MB hard disk space

• CD-ROM drive and available serial port

• Color display (800 x 600 24-bit
recommended)

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MACINTOSH Systems

• System 7.1 or higher

• POWER PC, CENTRIS, QUADRA,
PERFORMA, or other systems with
a 68020 or higher processor

• 8 MB or more of RAM available
(16 MB recommended)

• 30 MB hard disk space

• CD-ROM drive and available serial port

• Color display (800 x 600 24-bit
recommended)

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The FLASHPIX format is defined in a specification and a test suite, developed and published by
Eastman Kodak Company in collaboration with Hewlett Packard, Live Picture and Microsoft.

© Eastman Kodak Company, 1997. Kodak, Digital Science, the ds monogram symbol, and FlashPix

are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Printed in U.S.A. 2/97 IC-500

ORDERING INFORMATION

Product Name CAT No.

DC120 (English): 852 4399

10 MB Picture Card: 863 3828

10 MB Picture Card with Adapter: 849 2399

2 MB Picture Card: 106 6703

2 MB Picture Card with Adapter: 147 9906

Universal AC Adapter: 820 9827

Flash Sync Cable: 816 9740

Accessory Kit: 895 2509

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other KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE
Product, check the Internet at
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