Epson PhotoPC: The 1995 Digital Camera Experience
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The Epson PhotoPC, introduced in 1995 for $499, was the first consumer color digital camera under $500, allowing direct image transfer to computers without the need for developing. The camera boasted 24-bit color images, 640x480 or 320x240 resolution, and accessories like filters and cleaning kits.
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- Epson PhotoPC, introduced in 1995, was the first consumer color digital camera under $500, enabling direct picture transfer to a computer without the need for developing or scanning.
- The camera, boasting 24-bit color images and a resolution of 640x480 or 320x240, had system requirements of a 486 with Windows 3.1 or higher, offering basic functions like autofocus, self-timer, and flash modes alongside accessories like filters, cleaning kits, and tripods.
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Epson PhotoPC: Affordable Color Digital Camera
- The Epson PhotoPC was first introduced at the end of 1995 and marketed throughout 1996 at a retail price of $499.
- Developed by Sanyo, the Epson PhotoPC was the first color digital camera under $500 on the consumer market.
- Epson and Sierra Imaging were among the companies that licensed the camera, with Epson selling it alongside their color inkjet printer for $449.
- The camera was designed to allow direct transfer of pictures to a computer, eliminating the need for developing and scanning.
- System requirements included a 486 with Windows 3.1 or higher and an RS-232C serial interface.
- The camera boasted 24-bit color images, 640x480 or 320x240 resolution, and internal memory of 1 megabyte expandable up to 4 megabytes.
- The camera came with Easy Photo software on two floppy disks for connecting to a computer and developing pictures.
- Accessories available for the camera included filters, cleaning kits, UV protectors, conversion lenses, tripods, and cases.
- The Epson PhotoPC featured a fixed lens with autofocus, an ISO equivalent to 130, and an f-stop of 5.6, with a basic display and limited functions like self-timer and flash modes.
