SUMMARY
The Kodak DCS, the first commercially available digital SLR, was launched in May 1991, marking 35 years since its debut. Its development stemmed from earlier military and government-funded digital camera projects by Kodak's Federal Systems Division. The DCS utilized a 1.3MP Kodak CCD sensor and a Bayer color filter array, functioning as a digital back for Nikon F3 film cameras. It connected to an external storage unit, allowing for numerous image captures. This innovation built upon Kodak's foundational contributions to digital photography, including the first digital camera and the Bayer color filter pattern.
TAKEAWAYS
The Kodak DCS, launched in 1991, was the first commercial digital SLR camera.
Its development originated from earlier military and government digital camera projects.
The DCS used a 1.3MP Kodak CCD sensor and a Bayer color filter array.
It functioned as a digital back for Nikon F3 film cameras with an external storage unit.