The Kodak Professional DCS-315 Still Digital SLR camera, which based largely on a Nikon APS format Pronea 600i was launched in 1998. Unlike the all previous Kodak DCS-Series models, as this 300 Series camera was very much compact in size as it was using the smaller APS series to construct. This portable camera system was again updated a year later in 1999 with another model called Kodak Professional DCS-330 Still Digital SLR camera which, other than based on a newer APS-Nikon Pronea 6i, also incorporated many enhanced features, the main one is, an improved image capacity from 1.5 million pixels to 3 million pixels with its larger Indium Tin Oxide ("ITO") CCD which effectively affects focal length conversion when Nikkor lenses are used (1.9X versus 2.6X of the earlier DCS-315). However, as both cameras retain many of the basic operational features of the Pronea bodies, any Nikon users should have no problems getting easily adaptive to its functions. Come to think of it, why Nikon does give the APS-camera a rebirth in making them as the main digital framework, gives their lens mount larger diameter to accept all standard Nikkor lenses instead of making digital SLR so huge, heavy and bulkier than ever ??..
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The colour LCD panel with histogram provides visual checking of exposure and status of writing onto device. The second LC is a monochrome type for settings of camera functions |
Features & Highlights: The DCS-300 Series bodies integrate Nikon SLR functionality with Kodak digital camera technology, provides a rich set of features that allows you to capture images in digital files readily. The following features are available in both the DCS 315 and 330 cameras:
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Accessories/Computer Interface: |
Image Quality:
Automatic scene balance which includes both color and exposure (+1 stop)
10 bit per channel color depth for a total of 30 bits pixel depth; ability to capture images directly in a Kodak proprietary TIFF format
DCS 315: focal length conversion of 2.6X with standard Nikkor lenses
DCS 330: focal length conversion of 1.9X with standard Nikkor lenses
NOTE: -See Instruction Manuals for respective Models at the bottom of this page.
Image Management:
DCS 315: Images saved
as TIFF Custom and/or one of three levels of finished JPEG files
DCS 330: Images saved as TIFF Custom Image tag and delete capability
Records and associates sound files with images
Date/time stamp and thumbnail stored with each image
Image Information: 1.8 inch Image LCD panel provides review of images and other functionality. Image histogram and exposure information. Image
ISO (film
Speed Equivalent): 100 - 400 (DCS-315); 125 - 400 (DCS-330)
Interface; IEEE 1394 high-speed
serial interface
Built-in Flash: Built-in integrated flash; supports Nikon SB series flash
attachments
Mechanical: 1/4
inch x 20 inch tripod mount;
Dimension: Kodak DC-S 330: 6.9 in. (174 mm) tall, 5.3 in. (137 mm)
wide, 3.0 in. (76 mm) deep; Weight: 2.8 lbs. (1.08 kg)
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The table below lists major difference between the two DC-S models: DCS 315 and DCS 330 cameras:
| Feature | DCS 315 | DCS 330 |
| Image Size | 1.5 million pixels (1008 x 1520); Time to process) 2:3 aspect ratio | 3 million pixels (1504 x 2008) ITO CCD 3:4 aspect ratio |
| Approximate Finished File Size |
TIFF - 1.7 MB JPEG Best - 650 KB JPEG Better - 350 KB JPEG Good - 200 KB |
TIFF - 3.3 MB |
| ISO | 100 - 400 | 125 - 400 |
| Burst | 2 frames/second burst for 3 images every 11 seconds with Type III PC Card | 1 frame/second burst for 8 images |
| Time from capture to storage and thumbnail display | 2 seconds | 7 seconds (Time depends on the number of images in the burst) |
| Time to process and store finished JPEG Best in the camera | Under 25 seconds per image | - |
| Antialiasing Filter* | Not included | Included |
| Serial Port: | - | Included |
Technical Specifications:
| Type of camera | Two models are available: DCS 315 and DCS 330. Both are integral-motor autofocus 35 mm single-lens reflex | |
| Imager size | DCS 315: 1,532,160 million pixels DCS 330: 3,020,032 million pixels |
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| Lens mount | Nikon F mount | |
| Usable Lenses | Refer to below for a list of compatible lenses* | |
| Focus area | Wide and Spot selectable | |
| Focus mode | Autofocus and Manual with electronic rangefinder | |
| Operation mode | BASIC and ADVANCED | |
| Focus mode | Single Servo AF, Continuous Servo AF, and Manual with electronic rangefinder | |
| Focus Tracking | Automatically activated when subject moves in Continuous Servo AF mode | |
| Autofocus detection system | Nikon CAM274 autofocus module | |
| Autofocus detection range | Approximately EV 0 to EV +20 (at ISO 200) | |
| Autofocus lock | Possible once stationary subject is in focus in Single Servo autofocus | |
| Electronic rangefinder | Available in Manual Focus mode with lenses having a maximum aperture of f5.6 or faster | |
| Exposure Metering | Three built-in exposure meters - 3D Matrix, Center-Weighted, and Spot | |
| Metering range (ISO 200 w/ f.1.4) | EV 0 to EV 20 in 3D Matrix (DCS 330 only) and Center-Weighted, EV 4 to EV 20 in Spot | |
| Exposure meter duration | Remains on for 8 seconds after the camera is turned On or after you remove your finger from the Shutter Release button | |
| Exposure modes | Programmed Auto (Auto-Multi Program and Vari-Program), Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto, and Manual; only Auto-Multi Program and Vari-Program are selectable in BASIC mode | |
| Programmed Auto Exposure control | Camera sets both shutter speed and lens aperture automatically; Flexible Program is possible | |
| Shutter-Priority AE | Aperture automatically selected to match manually set shutter speed | |
| Aperture-Priority AE | Shutter speed automatically selected to match manually set aperture |
| Manual Exposure control | Both aperture and shutter speed are set manually | |
| Vari-Program | Six built-in types: Portrait, Hyper focal, Landscape, Close-up, Sport, and Silhouette Programs. Flexible Program is possible | |
| Quick Recall function | Using the QR-OUT button, user-selected or original camera settings can be recalled; up to three settings can be memorized | |
| Exposure compensation | With the Exposure Compensation button; ±5 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps | |
| Auto exposure lock | By pressing the AE-L button while meter is on | |
| Exposure bracketing | Three frames in 1/2 or 1 EV steps | |
| Shutter speeds | Lithium niobate oscillator-controlled speeds from 1/8800 to 30 seconds (in 1/2 stop increments) | |
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye level pentaprism high-eyepoint type Approximately 20 mm | |
| Eyepoint | Approximately 20 mm | |
| Focusing screen | Nikon new B-type BriteView screen III; fixed | |
| Viewfinder information | LCD shows Metering system, Focus indication, Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture, Electronic Analog display, Exposure Compensation value, Flash/Exposure Compensation mark; a Flash Ready LED is also shown | |
| Camera Status LCD panel info | Vari-Program, Shutter speed, Aperture, Exposure mode, Flexible Program, Focus area, AF mode, Drive mode, Flash Sync mode, Exposure/Flash Bracketing mark, Exposure Compensation, Compensation value, and Selftimer. | |
| Image LCD panel information |
PC Card inserted, images available, folder name, number of images in folder, thumbnail of current image, location of current image in folder, file type, host PC connected, battery level, background image processing status, recording status, current image number, file type of current image | |
| Status LCD panel illumination | Push the LCD Panel Illumination button to activate | |
| ISO range | DCS 315: 100 - 400 DCS 330: 125 - 400 |
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| Self-timer | Electronically controlled; 10 seconds duration; can be canceled | |
| Accessory shoe | Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact; ready-light contact, TTL flash contact, monitor contact; mount receptacle for SB-27/SB-26’s Posi-Mount System | |
| Built-in flash | Guide number: 20 (ISO 200, m); flash coverage: 20 mm or longer lens; Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash (DCS 330 only), Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync and Rear-Curtain Sync are possible | |
| Flash synchronization | Up to 1/180 second Lights up green when flash is recommended | |
| Flash recommended /ready-light | Lights up red when flash is ready; blinks to indicate flash output level was full in previous shot | |
| Flash output level compensation | From -3 to +1 EV, in 1/2 EV steps | |
| Power source | Six AA format batteries and/or AC adapter | |
| Battery power confirmation | .On Image LCD panel | |
| Kodak-specified AC Adapter | An alternative power source that allows you to conserve your battery while working indoors | |
| Dimensions | Width: 137 mm, Height: 174 mm, Depth: 76 mm | |
| Weight | Approximately 3 pounds; (camera containing a battery, PC Card and lens) | |
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http://www.zi.ku.dk/personal/lhhansen/photo/fmount.htm by: Hansen, Lars Holst
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/nikonfmount/lens2.htm
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