Epson PhotoPC 3000Z Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Epson PhotoPC 3000Z digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Epson PhotoPC 3000Z accessories with your camera. You'll get the Epson PhotoPC 3000Z manual and always important Epson PhotoPC 3000Z lens which makes the Epson PhotoPC 3000Z digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Epson PhotoPC 3000Z accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Epson PhotoPC 3000Z kit or bundle, is the Epson PhotoPC 3000Z leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Epson PhotoPC 3000Z body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Epson PhotoPC 3000Z Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number 3000Z
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $999.00
Street Price $599.00
Price Update Date 2004-04-15
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Weight 360 g
12.6 oz
Weight With Batteries? With
Size 107 x 88 x 65 mm
4.2 x 3.5 x 2.6 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2544x1904, 2048x1536, 640x480
Movie Resolution 320x240
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 3.34
CCD Size (inches) 1/1.8"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
CCD Manufacturer Sony
Movie Audio Yes
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 34 - 102 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 2x
Auto Focus Yes
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 5 - 50 cm
2.0 - 20.4 in
Min Macro Area 74 x 55 mm
2.9 x 2.2 in
Min Aperture f/8.0
Max Aperture f/2.0
Aperture Range Description f/2.0 - f/8.0, f/2.5 - f/8.0 (wide/tele)
Lens Thread 49 mm
Lens Thread Type Body threads w/adapter
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy 85%
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 97%
LCD Size (inches) 1.8
Exposure ISO Settings 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 3
Manual White Balance Yes
Longest Shutter Time 8
Shortest Shutter Time 1/750
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.25 EV
Metering Modes Matrix, Spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure Yes
Self Timer 10 seconds
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 5
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Anti-Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Sync, Ext
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 2.4
Flash Range Description .5m - 2.4m (20 inches - 8 feet ) normal mode, .2m - .5m (8 - 18 inches)
Ext Flash Yes
Image Storage Usable Memory Types CompactFlash Type 1
Memory Included (MB) 16.0
Uncompressed Format TIFF
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG
Movie File Format QuickTime
Connectivity Video Out Yes
External Connections Serial USB 1.1
Included Software Sierra Imaging
OS Compatibility PC, Mac
Performance Timing Cycle Time Max Res 3.5 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res 2.5 seconds
Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 2.0
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 15.0
Movie Sec @ Min Res 25
Power Battery Form Factor AA
Usable Battery Types Alkaline, Lithium, NiCd, NiMH (4 NiMH recommended)
Batteries Included AA NiMH (4) batteries
Battery Charger Included Yes
More Information Notes & Features Besides movies, can also record sound clips separately (WAV format on PC, AIFF on Mac).

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Epson PhotoPC 3000Z review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Epson PhotoPC 3000Z power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Epson PhotoPC 3000Z digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Epson PhotoPC 3000Z even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Epson PhotoPC 3000Z Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Epson PhotoPC 3000Z rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Epson PhotoPC 3000Z accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Epson PhotoPC 3000Z wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Epson PhotoPC 3000Z, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Epson PhotoPC 3000Z camera or Epson PhotoPC 3000Z lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Epson PhotoPC 3000Z camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Epson PhotoPC 3000Z digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Epson PhotoPC 3000Z powergrip digital camera.

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