5 comments about Kodak EasyShare DX4900 4MP Digital Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom.

1. I just bought this camera and will return it promptly. The camera is big, bulky and heavy. I found the camera difficult to use as the 1.5 inch LCD screen was too small and not very clear. The photos also came out rather fuzzy; nothing as sharp as my previous Pentax Optio 20 camera. Besides the LCD screen, the camera looks exactly the same as other Kodak film cameras. Neither does it have movie mode.
   Don't buy this camera- it's not worth the money.



2. I have had this camera since it first came out. I paid around 400 dollars for it then, including the dock, an expanded card, and the carrying case. I had no trouble with it, even loaned it out extensively to family, until I dropped it onto cement - twice. Now it will not hold a charge, even off the dock. My fault. The only down side is that the camera would not take close ups which makes Ebaying a bit hard! Otherwise, it has been a very reliable camera.



3. I have had four digital cameras over the years. This is my third Kodak. I've had it for maybe three years.
   
   About a year ago the battery compartment clip that keeps it shut broke off. Pretty flimsy. Since I have a rechargable in there, however, I just crazy glued it shut and recharge it on the base. Works great!
   
   I abuse this camera quite heavily. Its had sand in it, causing the little lense cover to fail to open. I just fiddled with it and picked at it to clear it out.
   
   Its gotten wet from being in my back shirt pocket in the rain on a bicycle ride. It has fallen many times onto hard surfaces. It is a tough little beast and it takes great shots.
   
   Many of the bad reviews are about battery life. That's not really the camera, and these reviews aren't fair. This is only my second rechargable battery pack, and its still holding a full charge after over a year of very heavy use.



4. I have owned this camera since the day it first hit the market and it has never failed me! I also bought the docking station and a 128 mb card. It takes outstanding photos and the macro closeup feature is SO handy for taking Ebay selling photos! I have more than gotten my money's worth out of this camera over the years. It has been to Mexico, the beach all up and down the east coast and I have it to thank for tons of wonderful memories! I use an Energizer Lithium photo battery and they last a long time. I will have to say that I don't care for the rechargable batteries but that isn't the camera's fault! Overall, the only thing I would have to say I wish were different is the viewer size (maybe that's because I am getting old!). I have just learned to snap away and load them on my computer when I get home. There aren't many that I delete! As with any camera, if you use the lcd viewer to take your photos rather than the viewfinder, you will use up you battery MUCH more quickly. I buy a Lithium CRV3 battery for about $10 1x per 6-8 months and that's with pretty heavy use! Overall, a work horse of a camera!



5. This is the second Kodak camera that DIED on me. Time to change brands.

5 comments about Kodak EasyShare DX4330 3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom.

1. This is the easiest to use digital camera I have ever seen. It has the ability to take movies, and even has different modes (auto, sports, macro, low-light, and ZOOM)... all without making it complicated. That's why this camera is good for beginners and experienced users alike (enough options for many of us, but easy for the novices). It has a 1.8inch viewable LCD. I've found that the cams with bigger screens used up batteries to fast, and those with smaller screens just weren't big enough to see. This camera has INTERNAL MEMORY. A big plus because many digital cameras only rely on memory cards. Also, you have the option of using SD memory cards if you want. They're cheaper than SONY memory stick, more compact that Compact Flash cards, and are so versitile because it's the same size that fits into PDA's such as palm-pilots. This makes it especially handy. The flash is easy to use on this camera and isn't overpowerful like my last camera. It's bright enough without drowning out the image with white flash.
   
   Only drawback is that the Dock is usually sold seperately. I suggest you buy it bundled with the Dock (charges batteries) to save serious $$ on batteries. You can also always use regular AA batteries in a pinch.



2. I LOVE THIS CAMERA! I bought it just over 3 yrs ago after my youngest son was born. It is so easy to use, so much it can do. I did have 1 digital camera before this and to download the pictures I would spend a frustrating 30 minutes every time to get my computer to 'see' it. My husband doesn't like 'complicated' electronics but he will use this. Much to my joy I receive e-mailed pictures from him every couple of weeks (I am currently deployed to Iraq). Since being here a few other people have been interested in buying a digital camera and I HIGHLY recommended a Kodak Easyshare. I actually wish Kodak would start making digital video cameras. This is the next step for video and I would defiantly by one...



3. I had some initial problems with the camera after purchase, and had to return it to Kodak twice for repairs. But since then it has worked fine. I enjoy the Kodak picture program that came with the camera, although it does not offer all the possibilities of the Adobe Photo House program. Camera is convenient and easy to use, and I'm sure it is capable of doing much more than I have discovered to this point.



4. When it come to ease of use price and phot quality this camera is it.



5. The camera is easy to use and the quality of the pictures is very good. Getting the pictures out of the camera and into your computer is another matter. The software is very un-intuitive, lots of "albums" and "gallerys" but all we wanted to do is get the photos into the PC. The "Help" file is not much help and Kodak's webpage essentially says to read the manual. Now I know why Kodak is going down the tubes.

5 comments about Kodak DC290 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom.

1. I bought this camera just over a year ago for $369. The camera worked great, then mysteriously started displaying an E11 code when I tried to turn it on. When I looked into the Owner's Manual, I found that E11 indicates corrupt firmware.

   I went to a couple of camera shops around Dallas, TX, but apparently only Kodak's service center in Illinois has access to replacement parts.

   Called Kodak and got the address to send it to along with an authorization number. They wanted $342 to replace the firmware. It only cost $369 when new! When I refused to pay this, they still charged me $45 to get it mailed back.

   I will never buy another Kodak, and if this review sways others from buying a Kodak - I will be happy. **Kodak: This is terrible service and disrespect to customers who drop a lot of money for one of your products.**

   If anyone wants to offer me anything for this camera (maybe someone out there knows how to repair it), feel free to contact me with an offer. (11-October-2003) Sorry, but Amazon won't let me leave my email address. ~Joe Pool




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3. I got one of these Kodak DC290 mid-range cameras, and I am sorry to see that Kodak has suspended production of these units ! I have never had any problems with it, and all the photos I have taken come out wonderfuly. I do recommend the 256MB CF card, and you will want a professional battery pack so it doesn't run out of juice during a photo shoot. One last thing, since it is primarily a USB device, use Windows ME+ with it. 98 seemed to be very slow at data transfer rates. In short, if you can find one of these units(originally $1,000.00) buy it, you won't be dissapointed !



4. I bought this camera for $300 and have always been happy with it. Takes great pictures, does have some delay, and is a little heavy. I also got the E 11 Error message but I don't have the manual anymore. Now I'm on the hunt to find someone to fix this... If I find anyone, I'll let you all know.
   
   *** Update:
   
   The E 11 error message was from corruption of the media card, most likely from taking too many pictures too fast, or from not giving the camera time enough to write data to the card before I turned it off. Even after reformatting the card it was useless and I had to throw it away. Shame, but the camera still takes great pics, just give it a little time to shoot, and don't take pictures on low batteries. Could ruin the card.



5. I bought my DC290 new in November 1999 for $799 from Computers4sure.com ($1099 MSRP). They had just come out. It has been used all over the US, Mexico and Japan to take 22,000 pics!
   
   The camera is very slow after about five shots when it is writing to the CF card. It also requires 4 batteries, which wasn't much trouble until I bought a newer Kodak that is faster and only requires two batteries.
   
   The picture quality is very good. I always use the lowest compression and largest picture size. It came with a 20MB CF, but I later purchased a 64MB, 256MB and 512MB. Getting ready to buy a 2GB CF, which probably won't work on the DC290.
   
   My DC290 is just a spare camera now. I also have a Canon Digital Rebel SLR, a Kodak DX4530 and a Sony U30 (spy camera! SWEET!).
   
   Check out some of the pics at:
   http://mlav.com

5 comments about Kodak EasyShare C530 5MP Digital Camera and EasyShare Series 3 Printer Dock Bundle.

1. We have been disappointed with both camera and printer during the two and a half years we've had them. We had to send the camera back twice during the first year for repairs after lengthy, tedious phone conversations with the company to assure them repeatedly that "no, it has not been immersed in liquid" and to go through a list of very obvious things to check for and eliminate reasons for it malfunctioning. The closure for the battery is now broken on the camera - we gave up and got a Nikon, which we love. My sister had similar problems with her Kodak in a short time period as well. The printer has been very temperamental and has finally died completely.
   Good quality pictures, easy to use, but I'd recommend paying a bit more to get a product that will last longer and be more reliable. We have given up on Kodak.



2. The kodak camera we purchased worked fine. The dock broke after approximately 60 pictures. After tons of communications Kodak passes the buck and does nothing. Their customer service sucks. Do not expect them to repair anything that doesn't work. They lost it for 3 months and then made up an excuse that playdoh was jammed in our dock. We don't even own play doh or have any in our house. They are LIARS, do not buy from kodak if you like customer service.



3. I think I wrote a review on this product before. As far as shipment and delivery goes every thing was fine. As far as the actual product goes it's a Christmas gift so I really can't rate it yet.



4. The camera is really small and the instructions can be just a little confusing but overall good. I haven't had any problems with the camera, although people on here who have ordered it say it breaks easily. So far its reall good. The printer is really small as well. I should have payed more attention to the print size, because they print out photos less than half the size of a regular piece of paper. But if you want a small camera and printer for a good price, than this is good. It has a great feature that plugs into the computer and downloads pics. And it also automatically uses a flash, and turns it off when the flash is not necessary because its too bright. But Overall it was good buy, and Im happy with it.



5. The printer is OK but I was hoping it would be compatible with other cameras but it isn't & will erase pictures from other cameras kinda disappointing.

5 comments about Kodak EasyShare LS743 4MP Digital Camera with 2.8x Optical Zoom.

1. This is a good camera. I like it because it has a metal case versus the plastic ones of most. It takes good pictures from about 7-20 ft if the flash is on. The flash doesn't go that far. Also it takes good close ups if the flash is off. Sometimes it is to dark to not use the flash, but the flash makes everything overexposed at close range. Everything else is fine. The pictures are very good quality and there are tons of features. The videos are large, and they are pretty good quality too. Overall, it's a very good product.



2. Wow! What a great camera. I am writing this review almost 2 years after purchasing this product. Since I have bought this product, I know that digital cameras have changed and improved dramatically. Even with that understanding, I LOVE this camera. I originally bought a sony cybershot and spent $200 more than this Kodak camera. After trying to figure out how to take good pictures with the expensive cybershot, I returned the sony and bought the kodak instead.
   I am pleased with this camera because it is EASY to use. My wife hates electronics and can still take remarkable pictures with the easy share. After 2 years, I have not even looked at the manual or used the kodak software--that's how easy it is. I use the automatic setting and the camera takes wonderful, colorful, bright and crisp pictures. The video recording aspect is good, but who would buy a digital camera to take videos anyway? It is small enough to fit in your pants pocket, but there are smaller cameras out there. The optical zoom could be a bit better and it takes several seconds to take a repeat picture because the lcd screen is a bit slow to refresh. Even with that said, I probably won't buy another digital camera for another year. When I do, it will be the newest kodak easyshare.



3. I bought two of these cameras and printer docks because it was so easy to learn -- this was my first digital camera. It takes nice pictures without red-eye. The only issue with it is that it takes so long to reset between pictures that the subjects start to walk away after the first shot. Because of that, I am switching to a new camera soon. The Kodak software is good for uploading images to the Kodak website for sharing pictures easily and ordering photos. But, the software tends to be very buggy and takes forever to install and update. The Kodak printer dock makes very nice prints -- when it works. I had to send one of the docks back for repair within the first year. Frequently, the docks are not recognized by my computers.



4. I purchased this camera when it came out in 2004. I love it! The only complaint (or minor annoyance) is that it is sometimes temperamental when I first turn it on and snaps a shot on its own. Besides for that it's been a great camera. We have 3 children and we really use this camera ALL the time. It has been to the beach with us several times, dropped in the sand, dropped on hard floors by the kids, etc., and still no problems. I got my first ever error code yesterday because the lens would not fully retract when I turned the camera off so I simply manually pushed the lens back flush with the front of the camera and when I turned it on again it extracted perfectly and the error code disappeared. If this camera dies tomorrow I will still have no complaints because I know I've gotten my money's worth and I have hundreds of beautiful photos to prove it.



5. This was the first digital camera I every bought and I still love it. I just bought my second more high tech digital but nothing beats the simple easy pictures these take. I took pictures at a wedding this summer and got better pictures than the professional with this LS743!!
   This camera takes the fastest pictures, everyone is always so amazed! I love the battery also, it is way better than having to recharge AA, lithium last way longer.
   Also a great party camera, this was dropped plenty of times in my highschool days and is still taking great pictures to this day!
   Highly recommended!

5 comments about Kodak Easyshare P712 7.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Zoom.

1. In my honest opinion, after several other digital cameras and much research, the P712 is the highest quality point and shoot camera at 12x optical zoom and 7.1 MP. It was also the easiest to use, which made it VERY attractive. I recently upgraded it by purchasing the telescopic and wide angle lenses and was exremely pleased! I also love the rechargeable batteries used in the P712, they have very long life, 2 of them last over 500 pics at full zoom over a long weekend, which means I don't have to worry about recharging them for the entire vacation!!



2. This is a great digital camera. It's light weight and the 2.5 LCD screen is a super size for me. I don't know a lot about digital camera's, but I know that I really like this one. I enjoy taking a lot of pictures, and I mainly take them in 'auto' mode. But this super camera has so many optional modes. I'm a little shaky so I really like the fact that it has the 'stabilizer'. I also bought the 'wide angle zoom' lens and had to buy the Kodak Adaptor for it. I wanted to zoom a little further than the impressionable 12x zoom aloud me. This is quite a unique camera and I truly enjoy using it.



3. I love everything about this camera!! I am not a good picture taker, but this camera is easy to use. My pictures are GREAT!!! LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!!!!!!



4. I own the P712 and have had mine since July 2007. This camera is rugged and a real performer. I originally started with a Z740 Kodak point and shoot and moved up to the P712 because of the good results I had with my Z740. The accessory lenses (55mm) I had purchased for the Z740 worked just fine with the P712 and I've been doing a huge amount of macro photography with the new set up.
   
   I do note that in movie mode, the motor noise of this camera is very noticeable, but luckily, that is a rare mode I select with this bridge camera. The battery life is somewhere around 250 - 270 shots per charge and I did buy a second battery to keep me shooting for extended day photo shoots.
   
   The menus are easy to understand and I've been pleased with the image stabilization. I do recommend that you get a nice tripod set and beanbag for macro work, since even the image stabilization is overcome by camera shake at the magnification levels needed for macro shots.
   
   I did purchase the flash attachment specifically for this camera and was very pleased with the results. All in all, a very good purchase and one I have no regrets about. My only wish is that Kodak will bring back it's professional line and focus on building high-end DSLR cameras since I've become loyal to the brand and think the world of the cameras I have purchased from them.
   
   I recommend the P712 for the user who isn't quite ready for a DSLR and who wants enough control over photographs to do interesting work and yet still has the benefit of automation of exposure working for you.
   
   The P712 is a good camera and worth every penny! Buy it!



5. This is the third Kodak Digital camera I have owned and the best yet. The problem with past digital cameras,not just Kodak, was shutter lag. Press the shutter and the camera shot the picture a moment later. Not good for action shots.
   The Kodak P712 shutter is nearly instantaneous, like a film camera. The 12X zoom is a great feature as well.
   The only down side to this camera is the zoom is a little noisy. A small price to pay for a great camera.
   Never had a problem with a Kodak camera. Nice to know American quality can build a product to compete with imports.

5 comments about Kodak EasyShare V530 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black).

1. I bought this refurbished directly from Kodak. A week after I received it the lens stopped retracting when I turned the camera off. So I sent it in for repairs to the outside company which does all of Kodak's repairs, Precision Camera Repairs. Later I received a letter saying the camera had "impact damage" and was not covered under the warranty. I went rounds with both companies. The repair center kept telling me I needed to discuss my problems with Kodak, while Kodak was telling me it was up to Precision Repair. After calling around for days I got nowhere. After giving in I paid $122.95 for repairs. Now after having the camera for just over a year it's broke again! The ok button has stopped functioning, I am unable to delete photos and format the memory card. Making the camera useless because the photo capacity is full. This camera is cheaply manufactured by a company that does not want to back up their products.



2. I bought it because it was small, didn't need extra batteries, and looked cool. Of course that means I had to sacrifice some in terms of picture quality, but thats okay. I don't ever plan on getting prints bigger then standard 3x5.



3. I've owned this camera about 1.5 years. I've used it lightly-moderately and gently. Originally I was plenty happy with it. Nice pictures, nice video, good speed. The video always had constant very-noticeable gear noise as the lens continually refocuses, but otherwise it was fine. After a few months the lens stopped retracting, but that was fixed with some patient jiggling. So far, still ok.
   
   But JUST after the warranty expired, the video function stopped working altogether. The whole camera freezes (crashes) and I have to remove the battery and reset the time/date and all other settings. And I noticed that 4 of the screws fell out! This camera has been gently used; it still looks new. Except the front face is now threatening to fall off.
   
   At this point, the snapshots still work fine, though the battery life has become pathetic. I'm now shopping for a new camera, and I'm depressed to see that virtually every camera has major design/support problems (despite hoards of obliviously glowing reviews). What the hell?



4. i LOVE this camera!!had it you 2 years, dropped it and still have NO problems. takes perfect pics fast and the flash id quick!!! BEST BUY



5. I purchase this camera almost a year ago. I think it's a good compromise between price and features.
   
   Pros --
   1> Price. Much cheaper than other cameras and has good features.
   2> Size. Compact, can be easily carried in pocket without hassle. Almost size of cell phone.
   3> Point & Shoot. Good photos with Auto mode.
   
   Cons --
   1> Battery. After a year, now the camera dies before end of day. Since it has rechargeable battery, you are stuck with dead camera for your evening s.
   2> Software. If you don't have memory card reader, then you must install Kodak software. This means, after every reboot, it will check for updated version. If you have card reader, you can download pics right from the card.
   3> Video. Every time you are trying to capture video, if the camera has to focus, the noise of lens shifting is recorded too. It's audible when played back.
   4> Selected mode is lost when power turned off. Suppose if you select 'Night Portrait' mode and after taking couple of pics, you turned off camera, next time when you switch back on, it's back to 'Auto' mode. You need to switch back to 'Night Portrait' again.
   5> Flash. Just not powerful enough. It's good for 4-5 feet range but if you are taking pictures in a large room, pictures come dark due to inadequate flash. Same time pictures taken by Canon G5 came perfect.
   
   (DC charger which plugs in charger station can be plugged directly into camera for charging.)
   
   I purchased this camera to replace my Canon G4. I was pleased initially at it's size but soon started missing Canon's powerful flash, swivel screen, picture/video quality etc.

5 comments about Kodak EasyShare C643 6.1MP Digital Camera with 3X Optical Zoom & EasyShare Series 3 printer dock.

1. The Kodak C643 is a great digital camera. It comes with a load of features and is super easy to use. I have to say the photo quality is pretty good. Obviously the quality of the photos is not as nice as professional equipment but I have to say it is pretty good (especially for the price)! The camera runs on 2 AA batteries. You want to make sure that you use rechargable AA batteries as they last a long time on a single charge. Regular AA's will not last long enough. You can buy a pack of 4 rechargable AA's with a charger for about $20 at just about any electronic store or even at Target. This is a great camera overall!



2. I'm very disappointed with Kodak. They dropped the ball in manufacturing this camera, which was made very poorly. I have had two of these cameras break on me in the span of 14 months. When I first purchased the camera, it didn't work after about 2 days. I didn't drop it or mishandle it; the camera's red light just kept blinking furiously at me, despite my numerous battery changes. I took it back to Staples where it was purchased and luckily, because it had only been 2 days, got a new camera. I rarely used the camera as I own a couple others, and after about a year and two months, and about a dozen uses, the camera again wouldn't turn on. I called Kodak and they told me because it was just 2 months past a year, it was no longer under warranty and it would cost me a whopping $90 to have the camera repaired. Never mind that the camera itself cost me about $130. Kodak thinks I'm stupid enough to pay nearly the full amount for another version of this shoddily constructed camera. When I asked to speak to a manager, the Kodak rep kept me on hold for about 20 minutes. I guess it's their idea of customer service.
   
   Never again will I buy a camera from Kodak.
   
   Buyer beware.



3. I received this camera for Christmas 2006. So far, I have used it numerous times and in many various situations. I wouldn't say that it is the best quality out there, but for people on a budget and without spending tons of money on something, the quality is great. i have used it with and without the printer dock. The printer dock takes a while to print a picture but other than that the dock is fairly easy to use and it "finds" your camera once it's loaded and with the press of a few buttons you can choose what size pic you want to print and how many copies. It's pretty user friendly overall. I agree with some of the other reviewers in that, the manuals aren't great to understand. it takes some reading and time to figure them out. As for the camera itself, I really have enjoyed using it. I have taken it on many trips, including Disney World, and New England in the fall. In the fall, I captured many fantastic pics and while driving in a car, the quality of the photo was pretty decent considering we were driving 70mph and with a glare on the window. I like the different settings there are depending upon night, movement, snow, beach, etc. Those really do make the pic better. My biggest complaint is it didn't capture the magnificence of the fall foliage colors as they are in person. I had to tweak my photos with my computer to make them brighter and with more contrast to bring out the color. The camera is real user friendly with the menu buttons and video portion especially for older parents (like mine) not from a technological era like myself. They find easy to use. It doesn't capture night photos that well even on the night feature. I have had to take some pics over and over again to capture just one thing. It also takes a lot longer for a night photo to flash, and you have to hold the camera real steady the whole time in order for the pic not to come out blurry. Other than that, I have been really happy with my Kodak camera and it's a great camera for those just starting in digital photography, those who aren't real technologically savvy, or those kids who want a camera without all the complicated buttons etc. If you purchaase the rechargeable batteries, the camera will last a long time. When I was in New england, I used my camera almost continuously off and on for about 2 days before I had to recharge. I also purchased a 2 GB SD card and reduced the resolution on the camera and I was able to take over 2000 photos and videos. I agree with other reviewers in that the sound on the video is surprisingly good. I didn't think it would be, but at Disney, I taped some performances and even from a far distance with the zoom in place the sound was really good. I uploaded to my computer, and I can literally relive the shows like I am there all over again. The quality of the photos when printed is also very good compared to some of my older version cameras. I would definitely recommend this camera, especially if you don't want to spend hundreds of dollars or more and don't want buttons to confuse you to the point your camera spends its days on a lonely dusty shelf :( And who wants a lonely camera?? I know I want a happy camera smiling every time I go to use it :)



4. I bought this camera a year ago and love it. The PQ is excellent, but you'll need a very steady hand to have clear pictures using the digital zoom. Image stabilization is lacking on this camera but, for me, it's not an issue 99% of the time.
   
   You'll really come to love this camera if you invest in an accessory kit that includes following:
   1GB memory card
   4 Rechargeable batteries & a charger
   Carrying case
   
   When I bought mine, it was offered as a kit that included the accessories I noted above. I'm glad I did. The memory card alone takes your picture capacity up to over 950 shots!



5. The worst camera I've ever owned. Picture quality is horrible. A very bad Camera indeed. I will never buy any Kodak camera anymore. Highly disappointed. I bought this Camera almost 2 years now and I get horrible pictures whenever used. I am going for a Canon or Sony camera.

5 comments about Kodak EasyShare DX7590 5MP Digital Camera with 10X Optical Zoom & Kodak EasyShare Dock 6000 Bundle.

1. Let me begin by saying, I'm not a professional. I take photos for fun and to record events in my life. However, with this camera, I have been able to take some amazing photographs that I'm truly proud to show to friends.
   
   The zoom is phenomenal and was the reason that I upgraded from my previous camera that had only a 10x zoom. This zoom has allowed me to take great photos from spectator stands and at shows that would have looked ridiculous with a camera with a smaller zoom capacity.
   
   My favorite feature is the close-up feature which has allowed me take some stunning photos of my flowers and of birds roosting on my feeders. I've consistantly found my photos to have vivid coloring and crisp details which is something my other cameras lacked.
   
   For the amateur that wants to take fantastic photos that makes your friends say, "Wow!" this is a great camera. The only issue I've had with the camera is taking photos of heavily lit situations at night such as Christmas light displays, etc. No matter what setting I used, the photos still came out a bit unfocused.
   
   However, everything else is superb. A fantastic buy.



2. I love the pictures this thing takes. Some of them look like they were taken by professionals for national geographic. But they were just pictures of my cat.
   
   But I have a HUGE problem with the PC interface. You have to use Kodak's software to transfer to a PC. With my olympus, I just hooked in the USB cable, went to My Computer, found the camera, then dragged and dropped the photos where I wanted them. No large programs to load, no creating albums, no setting default options, etc. Just drag and drop using the windows explorer interface. The so called "easy"share software won't allow that.
   
   So I find myself using my old olympus, because after all, I'm just taking pictures of my cat.



3. There are a couple of "minor" quirks of this camera but let me say first that it's one of the best 5mp "near-SLR" DCs on the market.
   First quirk: In video mode, the zoom is disabled. Being able to zoom in and out in movie mode is basic and I'm not sure why this camera doesn't support it. But, it's a DC not a camcorder.
   Second quirk: If you buy the 58mm adapter so that you can put a protective filter over the lens, the built in flash gets cut off by the collar and the pictures are dark in the lower half. If this is a problem, keep the stock lens cap on and be a little more careful with the lens. Flash can be solved with a "head 'n handle" flash unit (from $10 on ebay). External flash connection was a BIG selling point for me.
   This camera has become my light meter for my film SLRs. Instead of taking readings, I use the bracketing function +,- EV to find the best looking shot on the large, bright viewfinder/screen. Click on "Info" and see exactly what fstop and shutter will expose that old-fashioned and expensive 35mm film perfectly!



4. The camera takes very good pictures, but the overall size makes it cumbersome to carry around. In the two years I've owned it, I brought it with me less than I would've for a smaller camera with worse optics. On hikes it is pretty much impossible to bring along because it's too big to fit in some day packs.
   
   And after only having this camera for two years and using it sparingly, it will not work now because the camera electronics will not fully charge the battery. Purchased replacement batteries, which are specific to this camera, but these will not fully charge either. For the price of the camera quality control should be significantly higher, buy a Canon, or something that will let you use standard sized (AA, etc.) batteries at least, instead.



5. I live in a small town and am kind of the resident camera expert and have bought digital cameras online for about 25 people. I have owned this model of Kodak camera (twice, in fact - have now upgraded to a DSLR) and have bought it for about 5 of my friends. It is a great camera. It takes very sharp, clear outdoor photos with excruciating detail. It does a better job than most, indoors with a flash. Very vibrant colors. It's quite fast and has good flash range and recharge time. It has 10x optical zoom which isn't stabilized, but I never had any problems with blurring, even at maximum zoom range (granted, I am quite good at holding a camera steady).
   
   Kodak has one of the easiest to use menus in the business and this one is no exception. I am also a fan of the joystick design which makes navigating a "joy". This camera is practically indestructible. It seems to be faster and takes better photos than the newer models that Kodak has put out lately (z712, a612). I even liked this model better than the P850 which is supposed to be their professional model, but it is much heavier and doesn't have anything on the dx7590 in the performance department. I keep recommending this one to people over and over again. I only held back one star because of the grainy lcd (the photos are never grainy - just the screen) and very slight amounts of softness in some images - which is very typical of Kodak. Overall, it's one of the best cameras I've owned - and I've tried almost every brand and model out there.
   
   It's interesting to me how a camera company can get some models right and others are not so good. This one was a winner.

5 comments about Kodak EasyShare One 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. This is the best camera that I've ever purchased! It's so easy to use and the Kodak easyshare network makes it even easier for me to Share my pictures with just one touch of the button! And speaking of touch, it has a touch screen!! I know I impress my friends everytime I touch the screen to change pictures! I love gadgets, and if you do too, this is definitely the item for you!



2. All the features and different aspects from the camera are awesome, for a simple Home use is more than I expected, besides the prize was excellent



3. this camera sucks. if your a myspace/facebooker like me you won't like it. it doesn't give your face "a glow". i hate it. the battery life is so short. i charged my camera.didn't use it for a week. went to a wedding the next week. i turn on my camera and it says low battery and cuts off. so you can imagine all the good pics i missed out on taking. the "one" is not a good brand but i reccomend other regular kodaks. my 2.0 was better than this unfortunatley it was stolen a couple of yrs ago. the batterries are like cell phone batteries so i predict that's why the battery life is like a minute long! i'm switching back to a camera that uses double a batteries!



4. This is awesome..with its own problems..first the weight and the type of battery it uses. It has really great features..I felt really easy using the wi-fi and large touch screen. But with time I felt bored carrying it..I felt the picture clarity is great..but the process time between pic and pic is long which dosent allow to take pictures faster...overall fancy camera with minimum cost



5. Okay, here's the sitch. I received my Kodak Easyshare One 4MP Digital Camera yesterday (December 12, 2007). When I got it, the box was heavy as hell so I was like Kodak is not playing this time. I currently have and use a Kodak Z760 which is 6 MP and 5x optical/digital zoom. So I charged the battery and got it ready to play with it. It came with two batteries, wi-fi card, 1GB SD card, a REAL tan leather case, dock insert, stylus, manuals, and cables. The camera was at the bottom. I pulled it out and started reviewing it. From first glance, it was gorgeous!! Elegant two-tone silver finish and this ivory-type material on the inside of the touchscreen. The buttons were chrome and there were several different green lights and switches on it. The screen was so vivid and clear and I was even able to see it perfectly outside without having to squint.
   
   I do photography on the side, so I wanted something with a decent amount of megapixels but not so much to oversaturate my computers memory and not too little to desaturate the picture when developed. 4MP is a good choice, because even though you can really print up 8x11 with these, if you have interpolation software or can enhance photos like I do, then I can make prints up to 11x14. Anyway, the features took a while to get used to. Being my other camera was 3 years old it lacked alot of the features the new Easyshare had. The Wi-Fi is a beast!!!! You set it once and forget it. If you leave and come back home it will recognize your wireless settings and simply continue use with the closest receiver. To use Wi-Fi simply pop the Wi-Fi card up and search for signals.
   
   The cropping software and and multi-zone features were really good. Letting you focus on a single object and zooming in on it without losing pixelation is perfect. There are many different modes to choose from and settings. I really like Exposure features which let you choose how you would like your picture to look--it have 100, 200, and 400, and automatic exposure levels with light level brightness and automatic white balance.
   
   Some may think the camera is a bit heavy but I love the way it feels in my hands and the swivel touchscreen is great for videos with very good sound. The video uses MPEG-4 so you can easily place your crazy videos or reviews on You Tube, Amazon, etc without compromising video quality. I transferred some videos to my computer and they were pretty clear for a digital camera. The sound quality is great and I didnt have problems with echoing or background noise (was watching the Dallas game in Surround Sound and still couldnt hear anything)
   
   I got a really good deal on the camera, way cheaper than 249 but I would say that is a good price for a camera with as many features and a name as reputable as Kodak.
   
   In a nutshell: Great camera, wonderful features, only Wi-Fi capability in digital camera industry, beautiful looks, great touchscreen, easy user interface, many options. The only thing I would like to see are new colors and dual flash with maybe two lenses (regular and panoramic mode). I cant wait for the Easyshare 2... Happy Holidays!!!