Argus DC3200 1.3MP Digital Camera

by Argus

Product Details

Product Manual [2.32mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 1.4 x 4.3 x 3.1 inches ; 6.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00006B12P
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,114 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 15, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The 1.3-megapixel Argus DC3200 makes it affordable and easy to capture memories and upload photos to the Web or e-mail to friends and family. It features a 2x digital zoom, a built-in flash, and 8 MB of internal memory. The DC3200 is also expandable via optional CompactFlash memory cards, enabling you to capture unlimited amounts of photos. Its 1.8-inch multifunction LCD lets you easily preview shots, while the 10-second timer lets you become part of the photo.

Other features include date-and-time stamp, 10-second timer, low-light boost, animation, and a digital TBC that helps eliminate picture jitter from playback. Photos taken in panorama mode and detailed subjects as close as 2.5 feet can also be captured.

Quickly connect to your computer or TV using either the USB cable or video-out cable (both included). The included software package gives you the freedom to edit and print pictures right from your home PC.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Big Bang for your Buck, August 5, 2002

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Jeffrey Hreid (Uxbridge, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Argus DC3200 1.3MP Digital Camera (Electronics)

If you are like me and have been holding off on getting a digital camera this might be the camera for you. Heres why..
Price. This camera can be found for a street price of around [price]. This is a very good price for a 1.2 MP camera.
Resolution. This camera can take pictures at a max resolution of around 1280 x 1024 or 1.3 megapixels. while 1.2 MP does not equal the resolution of a good 35mm film camera ( you would need around a 5 MP camera to get that) it is perfectly acceptable for most snapshots you would print on 3x5 prints.
Usability. I consider myself to be very comfortable with technology. But a lot of digital cameras I have seen seem very clunky to me, this camera doesnt. In fact the jog shuttle control is very intuitive and can be operated with one hand.
Flexibility. This camera allows the user to connect the camera directly to any device with a standard composite video connection with an INCLUDED! cable eg: TV, VCR etc. This is great for those times where you want to show off some pictures but dont have access to a computer, or when the computer screen would be too small for everyone to gather around. I think this is a GREAT feature for a lot of people. Another nice feature is that the camera uses 4 standard AA batteries, they are affordable and you can get them anywhere (a big plus when youre traveling).
I strongly suggest that if you get this camera you pick up a compact flash card to go with as the internal memory is very small. These cards are affordable and reusable ( around [price] for a 128MB card that will hold around 100 high res pictures or thousands of low res ones). Also consider a compact flash to USB reader. While the camera does come with a USB cable to connect to a computer getting a separate reader ([price range] street price ) saves the camera batteries and speeds up the download process.
Overall I am very pleased with the Argus DC-3200. I think it strikes the right balance between price, features, performance, and usability. I highly recommend it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice digital camera, August 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Argus DC3200 1.3MP Digital Camera (Electronics)

Works quite well for the money. The pictures are bright and sharp and the little wheel on the back makes it easy to switch between camera mode and other modes. A nice feature is that you can turn the TFT back display on and off easily to save battery life. The downloads are quick on the USB cable. Battery life seems to be very good. Included software is nothing special but works okay. The camera only comes with 0.5 mb of memory built-in so you have to use it with a CompactFlash card. A 64mb CF card will hold 64 full resolution pictures and 936 pictures at the lowest of six resolution settings. Don't get the camera without also buying a CF card.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cheap in more ways than one, January 13, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Argus DC3200 1.3MP Digital Camera (Electronics)

Don't waste your money on this camera. The pictures are horrible.
Even worse at the higher resolution. Spend a few more dollars and get something else.