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Kodak DC3800 Select a topic Reference: Datasheet DC3800 Sample Images --------------------------------- 1. Intro and Highlights 2. Executive Overview 3. Design 4. Viewfinder 5. Optics 6. Exposure & Flash 7. Shutter Lag & Cycle Time Tests 8. Operation & User Interface 9. Camera Modes & Menus 10. Image Storage & Interface 11. Video, Power, Software 12. Test Results & Conclusion --------------------------------- Print-Friendly Review Version Additional Resources and Other Links Reader Comments on DC3800 Review --------------------------------- Digital Camera Comparometer (TM) --------------------------------- <-- Digital Cameras (Home) <-- Digital Camera Reviews Index <<Design :(Previous) | (Next): Optics>> Page 4:Viewfinder Review First Posted: 10/1/2000

Viewfinders
The DC3800's rangefinder-style optical viewfinder features central autofocus target marks for composing your images. A small LED light to the left of the viewfinder's eyepiece blinks as the camera's automatic functions go into operation. When the light glows a steady green, the camera is ready to capture an image. If it blinks green, either the automatic focus or exposure isn't locked, or the flash is not fully charged. If the LED glows red, the camera has a malfunction. If it blinks red, the batteries are low, or there is a problem with the memory card.

A 1.5 inch (38.1mm), color LCD monitor on the camera's back panel can also be used for image composition. The monitor is activated by a small, round button to the right of the display. Once activated, a set of basic function icons appears around the edges of the image. These icons can be turned on or off by depressing the bottom arrow key to the right of the monitor. The status of each function is represented by the following symbols in the LCD (clockwise, from top left corner): Image quality setting, indicated by a series of bars in the top left corner (1 = Good, 2 = Better, 3 = Best); macro mode, represented by a flower when activated; one of four flash modes; digital zoom, represented by a 2X when activated; battery status; and the number of available images.