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Argus DC2200 0.3MP Digital Camera | 
 enlarge | Brand: Argus
Category: Photography
This item is no longer available
Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 68087
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 3
System Memory: 8
Optical Zoom: 1
Digital Zoom: 0
Connectivity: Serial interface
Includes MP3 Player: 0
Maximum Resolution: .3
Maximum Vertical Resolution: 480
Mini Movie: Video Mode - Quicktime Movies
Number Of Rapid Fire Shots: 0
Removable Memory: Internal with removable media
Has Tripod Mount: No
Size: Pocket Size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 1.5 x 4.5 x 3
Mini-Movie
Warranty: 90 Days Parts/Labor
Model: DC2200
UPC: 760215301186
EAN: 0760215301186
ASIN: B00006839Y
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| Features:
 | 0.3-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for emails and Web-based viewing | | | Focus-free lens for simple operation | | | Internal 8 MB memory stores over 50 images; CompactFlash slot for additional capacity | | | Connects with PCs via USB port | | | Uses 3 AAA batteries -- not included |
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Product Description
Argus produced many different camera models over the years and also expanded into movie cameras, movie projectors and 35mm slide projectors. Today, Argus continues its long tradition in the industry by offering a wide range of quality photographic products. Argus products now include Point N' Shoot 35mm cameras, APS Cameras, Single-Use 35mm cameras, Ultra 35mm, Power Zoom, Video Transfer Systems and Digital Imaging Products.Shoot the best moments of your life with Argus DC 2200. This perfect 3 in 1 VGA (640 x 480) digital camera allows you to create the photos you always dreamt of. With its 8MB SDRAM built-in memory it can store up to 110 pictures. The cam features 3 photo quality settings (fine, normal & economy), compact flash slot and video mode. It's PC & Mac compatible, so you can download pictures & video directly to your computer.
Amazon.com Product Description
Argus makes digital photography affordable with the DC2200. With its 0.3-megapixel sensor, the camera produces photos that are 640 x 480 pixels--ideal for e-mailing and posting on the Web. The built-in flash and focus-free lens provide automatic operation and easy operation. There are three different photo settings you can select to determine picture quality and save memory. The camera also works as a video camera, producing short movies recorded in QuickTime format. The built-in 8 MB SDRAM memory stores up to 110 pictures, while you can add more memory storage via the CompactFlash card slot. The DC2200 can work as a PC conference camera. Simply hook it up to a PC or Mac with the included USB cable, or just directly download pictures or video onto your computer using the included software. If you don't have a computer nearby, you can quickly review your pictures on a television via the TV out-jack. Argus offers a one-year warranty.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
RE: Don't hold your breath January 1, 2005
Originally reviewed by Shawn Kresal.
"If you have Windows 2000 don't even think about getting this camera. The drivers do not work and the manufacturer won't support you. Their updated drivers do not work either. However, if you have XP or 95 or 98 you'll be fine; the camera pratically sets itself up in fact. The users manual is ONLY on the CD, nothing except a quick-start guide comes printed. If you can figure out a digital watch, you'll have no trouble with this camera. Despite its shortcomings: no preview window, indoor shots come out very green, the flash doesn't throw more than 6 feet, max resolution is 640x480, ANY amount of jostle distorts the picture, and the 4 second lag - despite all that, this camera has its up side: it can hold a lot of images right out of the box, the battery life is good, and the daylight pictures come out nicely. This is a decent camera for kids or for your online auctions. I will never buy another Argus camera after my experience with this item however."
I am using this camera on a Windows 2000 system and have had no problems at all. It must be a problem with your 2000 installation or you just didn't do something right.
In fact, I have been using this camera for almost 3 years now with very few problems. The only major problem is the video recording. I have never been able to take any working video shots. Aside from that, taking still digital pictures has worked to my expectations of a low priced digital camera. It may not take good pictures in low light levels but when the light is decent, the pictures come out quite well. The webcam feature also has worked for me but that too needs decent light levels.
Battery life has never been to well for me unless I take the batteries out when no images are stored on the camera or I keep it plugged in on a constant running system with the supplied USB cable.
The camera also comes supplied with a video output cord for viewing images on an NTSC or PAL TV and a wrist strap. A CF flash card slot is available on the bottom of the camera. A 32MB CF card can be inserted to upgrade from the built-in 8MB RAM. You will not lose any pictures if the batteries are removed with the CF card inserted.
One not so important feature is tripod mounting. A screw hole on the bottom of the camera makes it possible to mount on any size tripod from a small desktop size for webcam use or a full size tripod used for camcorders and 35mm cameras.
The camera also has two other built-in features. A small curved mirror on the front for taking self portraits and a 5 second timer for getting yourself in on those group photos.
If image quality and bigger selection of features is what you want, then this is not the camera to buy. But if it's economy you're looking for, this would be the camera of choice. Most "economy" type digital cameras do not come with some of the features that are included with this particular model. I have tried a few other "economy" digital cameras and have not had as good of an experience as I have had with the Argus DC2200.
 Good ...til you open it... December 29, 2004
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
So my father-in-law wants a "really simple and easy" digital camera. That worked out good because this camera didnt even work and you can't get any simpler than that! I gave this as a Christmas present if that wasn't bad enough. But, it always feels good to give a broken Christmas gift..its humbling if nothing else. Except I crawled under the couch and stayed there until everyone left because I was so embarrassed. It worked for .025 seconds but by the time I squeeled and threw it up in the air to look at it -it had shut off again. JUNK< JUNK< JUNK! You get what you pay for. Don't waste your life!
Piece of junk February 26, 2003
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
At first it seemed ok, despite bad indoor color, blurry images, etc. It was good enough for web thumbnail images, and what do you expect this [cost]? Then a month or so later it started going haywire. Sometimes it would not even turn on. Other times it would turn on, but then shut down as soon as you tried to take a picture. At least I got a USB cable out of the deal. Based on this experience, Argus is the Yugo of digital cameras. Don't waste your time on this...plastic junk.
Don't bother buying!! January 15, 2003
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
...P>My brother, who is getting a computer science degree, couldn't even install the software. No matter how great the camera is supposed to take pictures, if you can't even see them, they're still useless.The actual camera is very, very annoying just taking pictures. First of all, the description completely ignores the fact that it lacks an LCD screen. Second of all, the buttons are small, so that it's rather hard to turn it on when you want to, but they stick out, so it constantly was turning on when i -didn't- want it to. Not to mention the extremely annoying beeping that it makes almost constantly. Two long beeps when it's turned on, a short beep when a picture is taken, another long beep when it's ready to take another picture. Not even soft, quiet beeps. The loud, obnoxious beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep kind of beep. It also turns off after i believe is one minute of not taking a picture. This could be useful if you're only taking one picture, but if you're taking a series of shots, such as on a tour of some sort, you'd have to turn it on again constantly. That wouldn't be such a big deal if not for the obnoxious beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeps every time it turns on. In conclusion, DON'T BUY THIS CAMERA. It isn't even worth anything for kids or beginners. Buy something that has even some value unless you just want a [$$$] piece of plastic sitting on a shelf forever.
Barely adequate "Brownie..." December 27, 2002
Think of this as your first Kodak Brownie film camera you owned, but with worse picture quality, and you won't be far off. It's OK for as a very first camera for kids (5-year-olds think it's fun), but don't expect it to rock their world... with no LCD screen, much of the fun of digital photography is missing.
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