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ACHIEVER ADC-65, ADC-65(s), ADC-100, ANSCO DIGIPIX (see below), REMINGTON DIGIT - 1998. Produced in Hong Kong apparently beginning in the late 1990's and continuing for a number of years. Drivers currently advertised are for Windows 95, 98, and 2000. Very small camera. Specs are the same for the 65 and 100 except that the 65 had a 256 x 256 pixel CMOS sensor with 15 image storage and the 100 a 320 x 240 pixel sensor with 7 image storage. MSRP Seemed to have varied from $130-160 with actual price being as low as $40. May have also sold under the Vesta and Coolcam names.  We believe we were the first digital camera history web site to provide photos and information concerning these cameras.

https://www.fixya.com/support/p41977-achiever_adc_65_digital_camera

AGFA ePhoto 780 and 780c(Kinon DC-33, Seagull DC-33, Polaroid PDC-640)  - 1998.  1024 x 768 pixel CCD.  Fixed-focus 50mm f/4.5 lens.  Shutter 1/30 to 1/1000 second.  Similar to the original ePhoto 780, the ePhoto 780c had XGA resolution (1024 by 768 - interpolated). The ePhoto 780c had a metallic blue housing.  MSRP for both cameras was $199.  We believe we were the first digital camera history web site to provide a photo and information concerning this camera.

https://www.digitalkameramuseum.de/en/cameras/category/agfa-2

 
AGFA  ePhoto 1680 - 1998.  1280 x 960 CCD (interpolated to 1600 x 1200).  Manufactured by Sanyo.  ISO 100.  3X Zoom 38mm to 114mm f/2.8 lens.  Shutter 1/2 to 1/500 second. MSRP: $699.   We believe we were the first digital camera history web site to provide a photo and information concerning this camera.

https://www.dpreview.com/products/agfa/compacts/agfa_1680

https://www.digitalkameramuseum.de/en/cameras/category/agfa-2

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A16/A16DAT.HTM

ANSCO DIGIPIX (ACHIEVER ADC-65, ADC-100, REMINGTON DIGIT) - Produced in Hong Kong apparently beginning in the late 1990's and continuing for a number of years. Drivers currently advertised are for Windows 95, 98, and 2000. Very small camera.  MSRP Seemed to have varied from $130-160 with actual price being as low as $40. May have also sold under the Vesta and Coolcam names.  We believe we were the first digital camera history web site to provide a photo and information concerning this camera.

https://www.ecrater.com/p/4854196/ansco-digipix-purple-see-through

ANSCO VDC-3500 - 1998.  The Mustek VDC-3500 has been marketed as the Ansco VDC-3500 (also the Relisys Dimera 3500, TECO Image Systems Dimera 3500, Trust PhotoCam Plus, Mustec VDC 3500), but we have found no photo of the Ansco version.  640 x 480 pixel CCD.  ISO 200.  F/4 35mm lens. Shutter 1/3- to 1/10,000 second.  We believe we were the first digital camera history web site to provide a photo and information concerning this camera.

https://www.digitalkameramuseum.de/en/cameras/item/ansco-vdc-3500

http://www.computer-specifications.com/specifications/Mustek-VDC3500-Specs.html

AOL PhotoCam and PhotoCam Plus (1997 OEM Pretec DC-600, Premier DC-620 and Mirage Image) - 1998.   1/4-inch 640 x 480 pixel CCD.  ISO 200.  F/4 45mm fixed-focus lens.  Shutter 1/15 to 1/10,000 second.  Difference between the two: 2MB internal memory in PhotoCam, 8MB in PhotoCam Plus.   The PhotoCam on the left cost us $30 on eBay.  The Plus  model on the right cost $60 as it is still in its factory sealed package.  We believe we were the first digital camera history web site to provide a photo and information concerning this camera.

https://www.digitalkameramuseum.de/en/cameras/category/aol

Argus DC 100 - Note Green lens  surround          Argus DC 2000 - Note Blue lens surround        Argus DC 2000i with translucent cover             Argus DC 2000 mislabeled as DC 100

Argus DC 100 - Note Green lens surround                                                              Argus DC 2000 mislabled DC 100 - Note blue lens surround, but DC 100 label on camera

CANON ZR (U.S.) MV100 (Europe) CV11 (Japan)  CAMCORDER / DIGITAL STILL CAMERA - 1998. The ZR had an 11x optical zoom lens with 44x digital zoom with two recording modes: a movie mode for video, and a photo mode for digital still images. 2.5 inch LCD screen with 180,000 pixels.  1/4 inch, 470,000-pixel CCD sensor with electronic image stabilization and seven programmed auto-exposure modes.  MSRP about $1,500. (Apr 1998).

https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/dvc667.html

CANON PowerShot A5/A5 Zoom - 1998.  1/3-inch 1024 x 768 pixel CCD.  ISO 100-400.  35mm f/2.5 (A5) or 28mm to 70mm (A5 zoom) lens.  Shutter 1/6 to 1/750 second. MSRP $399.  We believe we were the first digital camera history web site to provide a photo and information concerning this camera.

http://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/dcc456.html

 
CANON POWERSHOT A50 1998.   Marketed April 1999.  Improved version of the A5/A5 Zoom.  CCD 1280 x 960.  Lens 2.5 zoom 28-70mm, F2.6 - 4.0, Shutter: 1/6-1/750 second.  Compact Flash memory.  Recording with the A50 can be done in one of three modes:  Automatic - camera picks best shutter speed and aperture, white balance and flash set to auto, this is point-n-shoot mode.  Program - the user can adjust exposure compensation and flash mode.  Stitch Assist - unique to the A50, allows easy creation of panorama files in veretical, horizontal or 2x2 grids. Photos are displayed on the LCD as taken and act as guides for overlap and alignment of the panorama.  MSRP $499.

https://www.digitalkameramuseum.de/en/cameras/item/canon-powershot-a50

CANON PowerShot Pro70 - 1998.  1/2-inch 1536 x 1024 pixel CCD.  ISO 100-400.  3X zoom 28mm to 70mm f/2.0 lens.  Shutter 1/2 to 1/8000 second.  We believe we were the first digital camera history web site to provide a photo and information concerning this camera.

http://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/dcc458.html

CANON EOS D6000 (Kodak DCS 560) - 1998.  SLR. 3040 x 2008 pixel CCD.  ISO 80-200.  Shutter 30 to 1/8000 seconds.  We believe we were the first digital camera history web site to provide a photo and information concerning this camera.

http://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/dslr778.html

CANON EOS D2000 (Kodak DCS 520) - 1998.  SLR. 1728  x 1152 pixel CCD.  ISO 200-1600.    Shutter 1/8000 to 30 seconds.  We believe we were the first digital camera history web site to provide a photo and information concerning this camera.

http://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/dslr777.html

AN OUTSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHER AND HIS CAMERA .  The above Canon EOS D2000 previouly owned by Mr. Chang W. Lee, noted photographer for the New York Times and winner of the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Photography, was used by Mr. Lee to photograph the events of September 11, 2001, shown below. Born in Pusan, Korea, in 1968, Mr. Lee came to the United States in 1986 and graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1993.

http://topics.nytimes.com/topics/reference/timestopics/people/l/chang_lee/index.html
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TO SEE MORE 9/11PHOTOS CLICK HERE.

CASIO QV-770 - 1998.  1/4-inch 640 x 480 pixel CCD.  Fixed-focus 38mm (with macro) f/2 lens.  Shutter 1/8 to 1/4000 second.  We believe we were the first digital camera history web site to provide a photo and information concerning this camera.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/Q770/QV770A.HTM

https://www.dpreview.com/products/casio/compacts/casio_qv770

CASIO QV-780 - 1998.  1/4-inch 640 x 480 pixel CCD.  38mm f/2 lens.  Shutter 1/8 to 1/4000 second.  We believe we were the first digital camera history web site to provide a photo and information concerning this camera.

https://www.digitalkamera.de/Kamera/Casio/QV-780.aspx

CASIO QV-5000SX - 1998.  1/3-inch 1280 x 960 pixel CCD.  Autofocus 35mm f/2.8 lens.  Shutter 1/8 to 1/5000 second.  We believe we were the first digital camera history web site to provide a photo and information concerning this camera.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/Q5K/Q5KA.HTM

CASIO QV-7000SX - 1998.  1/3-inch 1280 x 960 pixel CCD.  Autofocus 2X Zoom 32mm to 64mm zoom f/2,8 lens.  We believe we were the first digital camera history web site to provide a photo and information concerning this camera.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/Q7K/Q7KA.HTM

 
CASIO HU-7000 - 1998.  In late 1998 Casio announced a water resistant case for the QV-7000SX that is typical of similar cases by a number of manufacturers for particular models of digicams.  The polycarbonate HU-7000 was rated as watertight to nine meters by the manufacturer.  Such cases can also be used to protect a digicam from hostile environmental conditions such as rain, sand, snow, etc.

http://www.digitalkamera.de/Meldung/Schutzgehaeuse_fuer_Casio_QV_7000SX/62.aspx

CASIO ZR-1 PETIT COLLE - 1998 -   The Japanese Historical Camera Museum lists the ZR-1 as  a 2000 model  camera.   Flickr.com lists it as a 1999 model camera.  A third site lists it as a model 1998 camera.   Regardless, its CCD was 1/4-inch, 80,000 pixels with F2.8 lens.  Digital camera, but with a built-in monochrome printer rather than external memory capability.  Camera printed onto seals that were supplied for that purpose and then placed in supplied frames.    A number of differences and improvements over the King Jim printer camera of 1991.    Sold as a toy in Japan.    Strangely, although only sold in Japan, and the manual is in Japanese, the markings on the ouside are in English.

https://www.digitalkameramuseum.de/en/cameras/item/casio-zr-1-petit-colle

http://www.sara-net.jp/?p=1061

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sara-net/sets/72157622937424437/

CLAXAN DC-8 (Maginon DC-800, Pretec DC-800) - 1998.  1/3-inch 1024 x 768 CCD.  Autofocus 35mm lens.  Shutter 1/30 to 1/10,000 second.   Dennis vsn Hall

(https://www.digitalkameramuseum.de/en/cameras/item/claxan-dc800)  reports that the Claxan DC-8 never existed and that it is a typo and should be DC-800 - see next camera below.

Following is a translation from the above ad.  "This "pocket-sized" digital camera from Claxan surprises with above-average features at a very reasonable price. A resolution of 1024 by 768 pixels and a focal length of 34mm.  Sufficient to make photos for digital applications such as web pages or e-mails, or as a base for small printouts.  The photos are stored on a 4MB flash memory (space for 20 to 90 pictures, depending on the resolution), which can be expanded with a flash card up to 48MB. With the built-in 1.8 "LCD live monitor, you can immediately control the images and delete them if necessary. With shutter speeds of 1/30 to 1/10000 also stands Sports recordings in the way. There are two ways to print a picture: You can print your pictures on a PC or directly on the printer via the optional "PrintBox". Via the integrated TV and video team connection, it is possible to carry out presentations directly from the camera. The camera also has a USB and a serial interface. The driver software supports Windows 95/98."

Reading the URLS below, it seems a number of people were mistaken as to the existence of the DC-8.

https://www.digicammuseum.de/geschichten/erfahrungsberichte/polaroid-pdc-700/

https://www.digitalkamera.de/Meldung/Kameras_ohne_Datenblatt/6696.asp

CLAXAN DC-800 (Maginon DC-800, Pretec DC-800) - 1998.  1/3-inch 1024 x 768 CCD.  Autofocus 35mm lens. F 3.5.  Dennis van Hall reports that this is actually the camera commonly mistakenly sited on the web as the DC-8 (see above).  Shutter 1/30 to 1/10,000 second.  MSRP $300.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/299137600250381023/

https://www.digitalkameramuseum.de/en/cameras/item/claxan-dc800

COLOR CRISP Carnival 2020 - 1998. Digital back by the Denmark company, Color Crisp. 12MB. MSRP $19,995.  We believe we were the first digital camera history web site to provide a photo and information concerning this camera.

http://www.epi-centre.com/reports/9806bcs.html

1998 A-D