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I chose the Kodak DC240 because it is light and compact.  It uses AA NiMh batteries.  I hope to be able to insert the compactflash card in my notebook for image transfer.  My serial # is EKL01405908.    

Features/Benefits:

bulletPhoto-realistic 5" x 7" Prints
1.3 million (1280 x 960) pixel resolution, with enough detail for exceptionally sharp, colorful, photo-realistic 5" x 7" prints.
bullet3X Optical Plus 2X Digital Zoom
Gets you closer to your subject. Lens optically extends to 3X with no loss in image quality. Plus, for added flexibility, the camera can digitally zoom on an additional 2X. And you can preview your shot on the LCD, to make sure it's perfect.
bulletFast and Responsive
Exceptionally responsive, with full MACINTOSH and WINDOWS USB support - for fast picture downloads. Quick power-up. Short shutter lag time so you can keep shooting.
bulletEasy to Use
Looks like a camera, acts like a camera, with auto focus and exposure control. Plus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries with charger, KODAK Picture Easy Software and a friendly interface make this camera easy to learn and use.
bulletPictures Your Way
Do more with your pictures! Enhance them with borders, or use sepia tone and black- and-white special effects. Be creative at any KODAK Picture Maker kiosk. Watch pictures on TV with convenient video-out connection.

Specifications:

CCD Resolution: 1344 x 971 pixels
Image Resolution: 1280 x 960 pixels (high), 640 x 480 pixels (standard)
Image Quality Settings: Best, better, good
Image Storage: KODAK Picture Card
Viewfinder: 1.8" TFT color LCD for review and preview, plus optical viewfinder
Lens: Auto focus 3X zoom
Digital Enhancement: 2X digital zoom
Lens Focal Length: 39 mm to 117 mm equivalent
Focus Range: 19.6" (0.5 m) to infinity Macro 9.8" (0.25 m)
Exposure: Auto, or manual override (+/- 2 EV in 0.5-EV increments), automatic white balance and exposure lock
Shutter Speed: 1/2 to 1/755 second
Aperture Range: Wide: f/2.8 to f/16; Tele: f/4.5 to f/25.7
ISO Equivalent: 140
Self Timer: 10 seconds
Tripod Mount: Standard
Flash: Strobe flash (auto, red-eye, fill, off) range up to 9.8' (3.0 m)
File Formats: JPEG (EXIF)
User Interface: Graphical, menu-driven, easy to navigate
Video Out: NTSC, PAL (user selectable)
Time and Date Stamp: Optional
Special Effects: Full-color borders; sepia and and B&W modes
Interface: USB, serial, PC card
Power: 4 AA batteries (included) or AC adapter (optional)
Dimensions: 5.2"(w) x 2"(d) x 3"(h); 133 mm (w) x 51 mm (d) x 76 mm (h)
Weight: 0.7 lb. (328 g) without batteries
Warranty: One Year
Certifications: VCCI, CE, FCC Class B, C-Tick, ICES-003 Class B, CCIB

System Requirements:

WINDOWS Systems:
bulletWINDOWS 95, 98 or NT 4.0 Software (to use USB, must have WINDOWS 98)
bulletPC with PENTIUM 90 MHz or greater processor
bullet16 MB or more of RAM
bullet70 MB hard disk space available
bulletCD-ROM drive for software installation
bullet256-color monitor (16-bit color recommended)
bulletAvailable serial port, USB port, or PC card reader
MACINTOSH Systems:
bulletPower MACINTOSH System, MacOS 7.5.5 or later (to use USB, must have 8.5 or later)
bullet16 MB or more of RAM
bullet70 MB hard disk space available
bulletCD-ROM drive for software installation
bullet256-color monitor (16-bit color recommended)
bulletAvailable serial port, USB port, or PC card reader
  KODAK Picture Easy Software:
bulletPC with PENTIUM 90 MHz or greater processor
bulletWINDOWS 98 with 24 MB of RAM, or WINDOWS 95 with 16 MB of RAM, or WINDOWS NT 4.0 with 32 MB of RAM
bulletA minimum of 70 MB of free disk space before Picture Easy Software installation
bulletCD-ROM drive for software installation
bullet256-color monitor (16-bit color recommended)
bullet800 x 600 screen resolution recommended

Package Contents:

bulletKODAK DC240 Zoom Digital Camera with hand strap and lens cover
bulletKODAK Picture Card (COMPACTFLASH standard)
bullet4 AA alkaline batteries
bullet4 AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries and charger
bulletSerial connection for WINDOWS and MACINTOSH Systems
bulletUSB cable for WINDOWS and MACINTOSH Systems
bulletVideo cable
bulletQuick setup card, user's guide, registration cards
bulletCD-ROMs containing software, including:
bulletKODAK Picture Easy Software (windows)
bulletTWAIN Acquire Module (windows)
bulletPHOTODELUXE Software and PAGEMILL Software from Adobe Systems, Inc (MACINTOSH and WINDOWS)
bulletCamera Mounter Software for WINDOWS 95, 98 and NT 4.0
bulletPHOTOSHOP-compatible plug-in and Picture Transfer Application (MACINTOSH)

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