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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 <<Operation & User Interface :(Previous) | (Next): Image Storage & Interface>> Page 9:Camera Modes & Menus Review First Posted: 10/1/2000

Camera Modes and Menus

Setup Mode: The first setting from the left on the mode selection dial, the Setup mode allows you to change the following settings displayed on the LCD monitor:

• Quality: Sets the image quality level to Best, Better, or Good. The Best and Better quality settings save images at 1,792 x 1,184 pixels, and the Good setting saves images as 896 x 600 pixels.
• Burst: Activates the Burst photography mode.
• Quickview: Turns the camera's Quickview function on or off. Quickview automatically displays the captured image immediately after it is recorded.
  
• Date/Time Stamp: Enables the date and time stamp function, which places capture date and time information within the image file.
• Beep: Turns the camera's beep sound on or off.
• Date / Time: Allows you to set the camera's internal date and time.
  
• Language: Sets the camera's menu language to English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, or Italian.
• About: Displays camera information such as the firmware version and camera model name.
• Format: Reformats the CompactFlash card, which erases all images. Be careful with this one!
  

Playback Mode: The next stop on the mode dial is the Playback mode. It allows you to scroll through captured images, as well as delete them or set them up for printing on DPOF compatible devices. The image file number is automatically displayed at the bottom of the screen for each captured image. Pressing the OK button pulls up the following Playback menu.

• Print Order: Sets up images to be printed on Digital Print Order Feature (DPOF) compatible devices, with the option of printing the current image or an index print of all the images on the memory card.
• Delete: Deletes the currently displayed image or all images, with an option to cancel.
  

Capture Mode: This third mode on the dial (indicated by a black camera symbol) sets the camera to record normal images. Exposure is completely controlled by the camera, with the user in charge of flash mode and digital telephoto. No LCD menu is available in this mode, as all user-controlled functions are activated by control buttons.

Macro Mode: This mode is marked on the mode dial with the traditional macro flower symbol. Upon entering Macro mode, the camera's focal range is altered to capture close-up objects, with the range extending from 0.66 to 1.64 feet (0.2 to 0.5 m). Exposure is still automatically determined by the camera, with the user in control of digital telephoto and flash mode. Again, there is no LCD menu in this mode.