Compact, rugged metal cladding. Fits in pocket. Great macro mode. Factory warranty on an eBay find!

Needs a white balance control. Big-fingered people can have trouble extracting the memory card.

Purchased the DC3800 for its 33mm lens (modest wide angle) and macro mode. The newer Kodak LS420 was smaller and more user-friendly, but it has fixed focus. The DC4800 is older but uses compact flash cards and has autofocus. I use fill-flash almost all the time, except when I want existing light shots. The shutter speed goes way down to 1/2 sec., OK for many still-lifes. Daylight photos come out great, especially macro close-ups. Interior pictures are a bit wanting, the flash doesn't pack much punch. The 2.1 megapixel filesize is fine for 8 x 10's, I hardly ever print 'em bigger. Battery life with NiMH rechargeables is better than expected. Not great for action shots, but no digital camera under $1000 is, either. Can't get many name-brand, warranteed 2 MP digicams for under $200

Customer Service

Phone service was great. Camera wouldn't boot up after downloading pictures via memory card reader. Kodak guy told me to reformat the card. All's well. Got the camera viia Kodak eBay auction, worthwhi

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