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Digital CameraOlympus
D-510 Digital Camera from
Olympus
2.11 megapixel resolution, f2.8 5.5 mm GLASS lens (36 mm equiv), 3x optical
zoom, flash, macro mode, action sequence mode, includes SmartMedia 8 MB memory
card, serial cable interface. Comes with Adobe PhotoDeluxe software and
Olympus's Camedia Master (Surprisingly good). Eats batteries, so buy
rechargeable ones. Manual needs work.
Optional floppy adapter for SmartMedia Card.
1 year warranty. Compatible with Macintosh and Windows.
Attributes (Minimum): Resolution (1 Mpix), Lense (2x Optical
Zoom), Display (LCD), Computer Interface (USB), Memory Card (4 MB), size, flash,
operating system, computer software. Digital
Camera
Kodak
DC3400 Zoom Digital Camera from
Eastman Kodak
Very good battery life. Includes Adobe PhotoDeluxe and Pagemill software. One
year warranty.
Compatible with Macintosh and Windows.
Attributes (Minimum): Resolution (1 Mpix), Lense (2x Optical
Zoom), Display (LCD), Computer Interface (USB), Memory Card (4 MB), size, flash,
operating system, computer software. High-Performance
Digital Camera
Nikon
Coolpix 880 from
Nikon Inc.
One year warranty. Short 2 second next picture delay. Uncompressed TIFF mode.
Optional zoom, fisheye, wide-angle lenses and slide copier.
This product is notoriously hard to find in stock. Compatible with Macintosh
and Windows. Beware of its appetite for expensive batteries.
No rechargeable battery is included, so be sure to buy one.
Attributes (Minimum): Resolution (1 Mpix), Lense (2x Optical
Zoom), Display (LCD), Computer Interface (USB), Memory Card (4 MB), size, flash,
operating system, computer software. Quickcam
Pro 3000 from
Logitech
Keep in mind that a 56k modem connection will limit your quality and frame
rate.
USB makes things plug and play. CCD sensor. TWAIN driver for scanner software
support. 30 frames per second at 640x480. Manual focus, built in Mic, digital
zoom. Use Microsoft Netmeeting software to easily conference with others. It has
directory services that allow you to see who is active on the Internet.
Includes a nice software bundle and web service to broadcast live video over
web.
Attributes (Minimum): Resolution (640x480), Lense type, Computer
interface (USB), Size, Drivers. Epson
Perfection 640 from
Epson
One button scanning. Comes with Picture Works, NewSoft Presto! and several
other programs.
This scanner is cheaper and has better resolution than the Umax Astra 2100.
Beware of ultra cheap scanners. They usually produce poor scans. If you are
doing a lot of OCR, get the big brother unit of this Epson.
Attributes (Minimum): Resolution (600 DPI), Quality (36 bit),
Speed (1 pass), Media Input Types (8.5x11.7), Interface Type (USB), Software
Bundle. Flatbed
Scanner
Epson
Perfection 1240U from
Epson
Comes with Adobe PhotoDeluxe and Presto.
Photo version includes Transparency unit. Epson holds the largest marketshare
in the scanner market and makes a good line of scanners.
Attributes (Minimum): Resolution (600 DPI), Quality (36 bit),
Speed, Media Input Types (8.5x11.7), Interface Type (USB), Software Bundle. Coolscan
IV ED from
Nikon, Inc.
2900 DPI resolution, USB interface, 42 second scan time, 3.6 dynamic range,
12 bit A/D conversion, 8 bits per color channel output, Nikon Color Management.
File sizes up to 69 Megabytes.
Includes Photoshop LE. Compatible with Macintosh and Windows.
Attributes (Minimum): Resolution (2000 DPI), Quality (36 bit),
Speed, Media Input Types, Interface Type (SCSI), Software Bundle.
A compact 2.11 megapixel digital camera at a price most can afford. Great for
taking photos for the family, fun, or web. Produces good 3x5 prints, buy a 2
mega pixel camera if you want to produce larger prints.
Alternates: Agfa ePhoto HP PhotoSmart
Comments: 510 replaced 490 in June 2001
A state of the art digital camera, from one of the leaders of photographic
equipment. 2 million pixel resolution 1/2 inch CCD, 2x optical zoom lens,
1.8" LCD display, USB interface, 8 MB CompactFlash memory card, built-in
flash, allows for print sizes up to 8" x 10". Holds 245 standard or 32
hi-resolution pictures. Very easy to use UI on camera. Uses USB interface for
computer connection, making it 10X faster than a serial connection.
Comments: Replaced the DC280 in Aug 2000.
The current state of the art in digital cameras, from one of the leaders of
photographic equipment. This unit saves money over its big brother the 990,
while providing similiar performance. 3.3 million pixel resolution 1/2 inch CCD,
2.5x optical zoom lens (990 as 3x), 2" LCD display, 8MB CompactFlash memory
card (990 has 16), built-in flash, allows for print sizes up to tabloid sized
11" x 14". (Probably a stretch! 8x10 might be the limit of photo
quality prints) Uses serial or USB interface for computer connection. Movie
capture mode works but is of limited use.
Alternates: Olympus C3000
Comments: Shipped in Sept. 2000
Everyone is getting a camera to do videoconferencing. Our goal is to fine a unit
with a good picture as well as easy installation.
Alternates: Intel Cam
A flatbed scanner with a full complement of features. Specifications include 600
x 2400 DPI resolution, 600 dpi optical, 36 bits per pixel, 10 bit D/A, USB,
single pass scanner.
Alternates: Microtek SlimScan Umax Astra
Comments: Replaced the 610 in Nov 2000.
A business quality flatbed with 1200 x 2400 DPI hardware resolution, 36 bit
hardware, single pass, USB interface scanner. PC and Macintosh compatible.
Alternates: Umax 3400 does not perform as well.
For those in the publishing industry that need the great quality at desktop
product prices. This high-end film scanner scans both 35 mm film in strip or
slide form. It also scans the new Advanced Photo System (APS) film with an
optional adapter. Digital ICE technology to automatically removes scratches and
dust spots.
