5 comments about Kodak EasyShare DX3900 3MP Digital Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom.

1. I have had this camera for little more then a year now, and suddenly the camera at times freezes up when I try to turn it off. I tried emailing and calling Kodak for help. After many attempts I was told it will cost $250 to exchange the camera and to forget about servicing it. I did not spend the money on a camera that I can't trust to work after only one year. I will be buying another camera-most likely a Sony I will definitely never buy a Kodak camera again.



2. I have had this camera for little more then a year now, and suddenly the camera at times freezes up when you try to turn it off. I tried emailing and calling Kodak for help. After many attempts I was told it will cost $250 to exchange the camera and to forget about servicing it. I did not spend the money on a camera that I can't trust to work after only one year. I will be buying another camera-most likely a Sony I will definitely never buy a Kodak camera again.



3. Had this camera for a few years now and I ABSOLUTELY love it.
   I've never had problems with it and the quality of the photos I take are awesome. I use my camera to take photos that I upload to my blog (on line journal).
   
   The only down side in my opinion I see, the batteries go fast, but I assume thats any camera. The plus side is the fact you can use your double AA batteries or rechargeable ones. So if your recharageables are not charged you can just go to the store and buy regular batteries.
   
   If you're looking to take professional photos I suggest going with a Canon rebel or any of the more expensive professional cameras out there. For a beginner this camera is awesome. This digital camera is very easy to use, even my husband who is not technically savvy finds it easy to use. You can switch within the camera to take color, black and white, or sephia tone. You can internally mess with the F stops, shutter speed, etc...it gives a lot of good options to be creative. Its an easy point and shoot.
   
   I absolutely love this camera. Too bad some folks here seen to have had some bad experience with it. :( On the same note there are a lot of good reviews here for this camera. With anything shop around and see what's out there. :)



4. My first digital camera was a DX3900--great camera. Intuitive and ergonimically sound, worked great--I liked the dock because the NiMH battery would automatically charge and one button transferred pictures. Worked well as a point and shoot and there are stops and adjustments that can be used.
   
   When it was stolen, I replaced it with a DX4530, which was also a good camera and easy to use with the same dock and the same software.
   
   The DX series can't be beat for the price, in my opinion, and i'm about to purchase another--the DX4530 was also stolen.



5. I love my camera it was definitely a good buy. I had some troubles with the battery though. It didn't seem to me that the battery would stay charged very long. I bought an extra battery for backup and it works out great now!
   I found a battery for really cheap at needbattery.com's website. Click here to take you to their battery for this.
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5 comments about Kodak DC3400 2MP Digital Camera with 2x Optical Zoom.

1. I have really enjoyed my Kodak DC3400, but it does have some "issues". After about two or three months of use the battery cover broke, and it does not close totally securely. It does close, but one jolt, it pops open and out fall your batteries. I have to be especially careful to hold my hand over it while taking photos. It also makes the "battery low" icon pop up occasionally, which in the beginning cost me a lot of money in replacements. My husband did temporarily fix it, but it still isn't perfect. Anyway, that was the only physical drawback. Another issue I have is the battery life. I got smart and turned off the display while taking pictures, which significantly increases the battery life. You can easily find a model that is just as easy to operate, but has a battery charger to accompany it.



2. ...this is a great camera for the beginner, someone new to digital cameras or an "average" user of cameras in general. even for a 2.1MP camera, it takes great shots. granted, i have nothing to compare it to! uploading photos is easy on winXP, but i couldn't do it on win98; i had to buy a flash card reader.

   PROS: affordable (now, anyway!), easy user interface, with a 64mb flashcard, you can take 103 high quality photos. 3X optical zoom is nice.

   CONS: heavy. image viewer is kinda hard to see; images are fuzzy. 2X digital zoom is useless. sucks batteries like crazy. get rechargables.




3. i have owned this camera for about 2 years and have taken thousands of photos with it. i take pics of everything, everywhere i go. pics of my 5 year old son and pics for work (we "trim-out" custom homes). i then download the pics, edit them, make photo groupings. email them to family. print them out and use them as scrapbook pages. i even have a "custom options catalog" to show customers and every photo was taken with this camera. i use the best setting, so i dont get many photos per disk, but i get great photos. and once i edit them with printmaster they still download in email within less than a minute-and that is with my standard 56K dialup connection. i have the 8MB card that came with the camera,plus a 32MB card that i carry for backup. it is so quick and easy that sometimes i take pics, download, edit, email, format the card and start over again in well under an hour. this is a great little easy to use, easy to carry camera that is Always with me!



4. It gives absolutely great pictures, great user friendly menu
   and its jsut take the best picture. I have used 3 more digital cameras noe. Canon, Fuji ..but this one is still the best.
   I have almost shot 5000 snaps till now and they are jsut gr8

   Piyush




5. I use this camera in my line of work...so I probably take more pictures than the average person. It is a good camera...and may be the best for the hobby shooter. There are 2 flaws with this model...first one being the 'battery cover door'. They break easily...especially if you happen to put the batteries in backwards and try to force the door close as my grandkids attempted. The other problem is the 'flash'. I'm not sure if it is the flash strobe or the flash capacitor that goes bad....but either way...the flash stops working. At first it's only a missing flash here and there...then complete failure...which makes me believe it is the capacitor going bad. Other than these 2 problems....they are really tough camera and can take a lot of abuse ( drops of 3 to 4 feet )without any damage other than batteries popping out.

5 comments about Kodak EasyShare DX6490 4MP Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom and Camera Dock.

1. I use my Mac for all my digital images (I really like iPhotos) When I got the camera I was afraid I would have to use their software to get the pictures off of the camera. I was very happy to find that it works well with iPhotos (you only loss the use of the share button, if that is important to you, keeping all my pictures in one place was more important to me) The images are great quality for home use. I use the burst mode (take up to 6 pictures in less then 3 seconds) to get action shots (start taking just before the picture I want, and keep going though till after and hope for the best) In Pasm mode you can change the shutter speed and other settings. The LCD is good for reviewing the pictures you just took and deleting the ones you don't want to keep. It uses the standard SD card for expanded memory (one reason I would not get a Sony since they don't support SD cards) The 10x optical zoom is what got me to get the camera, the greatest in all the cameras I looked at that made use of the SD care standard.



2. I just bought the Kodak DX6490. It remided me of my old and faithfull Kodak Retina IIIc. The leather case, the feel of the camera, the Schneider Kreuznach lens. A wonderfull camera. Congatulations to Kodak for going back to a great tradition.



3. I have owned this camera for nearly 2 years now and I can honestly say that it is a good camera for general use but with a few caveats.
   
   If you are taking outdoor photographs it is a fantastic camera. The 10x optical zoom is great until you start to reach the outer fringes then you begin to see a noticeable drop off in sharpness. The digital zoom is useless in my opinion.
   
   The real issue with this camera comes when using it in low light or night situations. Even at ISO 800 and manual exposure the pictures come out less than acceptable. If you do not use a tripod, look for substantial blurring of your photographs. Downloading and using Photoshop CS2 did not help.
   
   I just returned from 3 weeks in Italy and after missing some shots in low light situations I am now convinced I need to upgrade. The camera just would not take the pictures no matter what I tried. If you are considering this camera for a once in a lifetime vacation or for any situation where low light pictures will be important you may want to consider other options.



4. This product is perfect for anyone who wants to just go out and take great pictures. The camera can be easily operated with little use of the owner's manual. Everthing is simple to find and use. The 10x zoom on the camera is second to none and the 'through the lense' viewing option is wonderful. The battery on this camera is outstanding for how long it will last and recharging is a snap. The only thing that I wished worked better is the flash. To me it needs more power. Other than that, the camera is great.



5. Being photography is a hobby of mine I really enjoy picture taking. After many years I still use my Canon 35mm, which still works great. Doing a lot of camping & hiking I was looking for something where I didn't have to lug around all of my multiple lenses & stuff for the Canon. More of a one camera fits all situation. After much research I decided on the Kodak 6490 camera, which in the end am very happy I did. The problem with digital SLA cameras would put me right back in the same situation with dealing with dealing with multiple lenses & flashes. I've had this camera for over two years. It has worked great since day one. About the only thing I don't like on the camera is the on switch, which is a round button, which you must turn. Sometimes in colder weather it has a tendency to be hard to turn. As for the camera itself the 10x lens is great. For those who didn't know Kodak was one of the first to come out with 10-12x lenses. It allows you to zoom in very well from a distance, I was quite surprised. Very comparable to my 250-500 mm Canon lens. The built in flash is good for about 25 ft. I'm not fond of the Kodak software but then again I use another program for my pictures. At the time when I bough my camera Kodak had a bug in the software. The only real problem is if you wanted to download pics you must allow the software to open at computer start up. I simply turned mine off so it wouldn't start up in the computer start up functions & opened it when needed. An update is now available which to my knowledge fixed most bugs. All I really use the camera dock for is charging & downloading the pics to my computer. Battery life is very good. If you're smart & conserve battery power I've been able to get well over 200 pics. Speaking of the battery one main reason for buying this camera is because it came with a rechargeable Lith. Battery. I'm done with the alkaline & NIMH batteries which didn't last long for me. Rechargeable Lith. batteries are the only way to go for long battery life & many pics, which if you check many cameras today it is still very hard to find even in high price units rechargeable Lith. Batteries. As to picture quality, no problem, but remember pic. quality only depends on how good the printer can produce or the developing lab. The Kodak printer produces good picture quality, but the paper refills are expensive. I have mine developed at Costco who has the best price & decent quality. With all this being said my son purchased the 7590, which is the next step up from the 6490. It offers push button on & off button & has many more added picture features, so this would be the one I would go for. Still two years later I'm very happy with my 6490 & made the best choice.

5 comments about Kodak Easyshare Z7590 5MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom.

1. I brough the z7590 camera in July 05 and at that time it was one of the best in terms of features and price. I used it quite a bit - the usual stuff - family parties, camping or long trips on car. Outdoor shooting was pretty good - especially if the lighting is good the camera gave pretty good pictures. Indoor and low light performance is below average (even shooting in best quality mode). On outdoors I should mention the long zoom performance was poor. For example when I shot the golden gate bridge (from the nearest view point) on a bright sunny day the camera only gave a pale red color to the bridge :(
   
   After 1.5 yrs the flash is now not working. What puts me off badly are the options for repair - a quote of 150$ for repair, a minimum charge of 50$ for the Kodak folks to just take a look at it, or a silly trade in program where you get like 10-15$ discount on refurbished models.
   
   Overall average performance, poor customer service and the fact that the flash broke after a year, I am not going to buy a Kodak again.



2. I use this camera in my work. We bought it for newsletter photos, etc. I like it so much better than my personal camera that I've been allowed to use it for personal times and I've had really good luck with it. I just discovered the sports button on the dial and it's been great! I got my son's baseball hit in action! very cool! I now want to buy my own! I'm totally an ameatur and this camera makes me look pretty good!!



3. The Kodak Easyshare Z7590 is the third we have purchased for the newsroom of a small daily newspaper. It is small enough to go anywhere with you yet has a "heft" that makes you feel you are holding an actual camera rather than a plastic toy. All three cameras have been extremely reliable, holding up under daily use by a number of different photographers, some gentle and others not-so-gentle. With a 10x zoom it is capable of going out and getting that distant shot. Has acceptable speed for most sporting events and at 5 mp produces an image with enough resolution for all our needs. Flawlessly connects to all our computers (Mac with OS 10.2). Battery life is always a factor, and the Easyshare battery life is great! This is a perfect first camera for the amateur, casual photographer or anyone who does not absolutely have to produce a poster-size plus image.



4. I love the fact that you can go in and change the settings and that makes for control over taking great pictures! This is my first real digital camera and I'm using it for a class in the Spring. Though it doesn't take that good of night pictures, it more than makes up for it in the way it takes low light pictures! Great Job and props to the people at Kodak for creating a great design on a camera!!!



5. 10x Optical Zoom - Yes
   PC Flash Socket - Yes
   
   Those are the only reasons I bought this camera. To get those features in a better camera would cost quite a bit more $$$. I downgraded from an Olympus SP-320.
   
   The image quality from the Olympus was much better. Better detail in shadows, better color saturation. But it didn't support the remote flash or have the optical zoom range this Kodak had. The flash especially was a feature I needed.
   
   If you don't need the PC socket, look elsewhere. If you do, you can't beat the price.

5 comments about Kodak DX3500 EasyShare 2MP Digital Camera.

1. Pros: Cheap price, durable (I have dropped it often, and it still works fine), 2 megapixels
   Cons: All pictures look unfocused, batteries get eaten up quickly (try 20 minutes), only digital zoom which is horrible
   I recommend the Canon A60, or if your willing to step up to 3 megapixels, get the Canon A70, which is the best camera for your money.



2. I bought the Kodak camera and the dock for my wife for Christmas two years ago. It is easy to operate and to load the pics into the camera, but as other reviewers have stated it uses a lot of power. The docking system seems to help to keep the batteries charged. A minor annoyance is that sometimes the shutter does not open when I turn on the camera. I give it a few good whacks with my hand and it will open. Not high tech, but it works. My friend's camera did the same thing and Kodak, with some prodding, fixed it for a modest fee. My wife uses it for work and in general it is a rugged camera. I may upgrade in the future, but for now I will keep it.



3. At the moment i am very tired, having spent 6 hours trying to update the software to the new Easy share. I have had nothing but trouble since updating to Easy share. I owned a Dx3500 and then a DX3600, which I was satisfied with until I upgraded the PC to Windows XP. Now I have the latest Kodak LS753, and the software CD included will not install and even when i down load from the net I get a message saying that there is an error. I have checked for virus, turned off all programs etc. and still no luck. I have never had such problems and I will be certainly returning to the shop with the camera and exchanging it, and I will be letting everyone know the problems. I feel so angry that I have wasted so much time.



4. I bought this camera 3 years back and its a plain simple point and shoot camera with a fixed lens and you cant adjust anything. It has no optical zoom, no video recording, etc. but thats what you pay for. Picture wise the camera shoots beautifully and the colours come out really nice and natural. Its flash is pretty bad with flash shots coming out dark. I have taken decent 6x4 prints even with the lower resolution. The power on/off switch is really horrible and flimsy. It broke after few months of use and I had to get it repaired. After that my computer never recognises the camera and I have to use a card reader to transfer photos.
   
   I wouldnt recommend this camera even to a first timer even though its very very simple to use. Its just too flimsy and featureless.



5. This camera is way overpriced for the crappy pictures it takes. Even the close up pictures look out of focus and forget about any distance shots. Go to HP and buy the M425...You can get 5MP for a third of what his piece of excrement costs. I don't recommend Kodak to anyone because all you are paying for is the name.

4 comments about Kodak Easyshare C330 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom & Kodak Easyshare Printer Dock (Series 3).

1. the c330 is a wonderful camera and i would advice anyone to buy it ,so far ive taken some good pics and if ur using xp you dont even need the cd that it comes with.the one draw back is the screen could have been bigger its only 1.5 inches



2. I just want to take nice decent pictures.
   
   At this time I did not want to learn the science
   of photography. We are busy people, right?
   
   I used a friends 1.3M pixel Kodak Digital camera.
   And I was hooked. It took nice pictures and was so easy
   to use. So I figure I will buy a current model Kodak.
   
   I was leaning towards a Kodak because of the logical user
   interface the camera uses.
   
   I chose the Kodak C330 with Printer Dock.
   
   I figure it this way. I currently have 1600+ digital
   pictures I have taken with the Kodak C330 on my website
   right now. With 50 to 150 more arriving every day.
   
   If I had chosen a more expensive model, I would not have
   those 1600 pictures now.
   
   I would probably have zero good pictures.
   Would still be learning the science of photography.
   And getting very upset no doubt, having spent twice that I did.
   
   
   Am I glad I bought my Kodak C330?
   One of the best purchases I have EVER made.



3. My husband bought this camera with the printer dock from Walmart for my birthday because I hated our polaroid digital camera. I love it! The camera and the printer are so easy to use. I pretty much figured the camera and the printer out the first day without reading the instruction manual. The prints are amazing, whether you print directly from the camera or from your PC. I just ordered a 256MB memory card because I just can't take enough pictures. The 16MB internal memory was okay in the beginning but I find myself transferring pictures to my computer way too often. I would recommend buying the Camera w/the printer dock because not only will it save you about $50 when you buy the bundle but think about how much you would spend having someone else develop kodak quality prints for you. The prints look like they came straight out of a photo processing center.



4. I recently purchased the Kodak Easyshare C330 camera and Series 3 Dock. I was hesitant to purchase a digital camera because I didn't need one more piece of technology to learn. Nothing is as easy as it use to be. However, this camera is just that. It is very user friendly and easy to use.
   
   The docking station is nice, but if you have large numbers of photos to print ordering them is still best. The dock prints beautifully and is also very easy. However I can't see using it for more than a photo here or there. It would be too time consuming and costly. Ordering them online through Kodak is only .10 cents per photo with quality Kodak paper and printing.
   
   The software that comes with the camera is easy as can be. Insert the disc, follow the prompts and your loaded. I was emailing photos within an hour, it was that easy. Honesty, I purchased the dock because I thought the software wouldn't be user friendly. We have all purchased software that says it is but is anything but easy. Kodak's however was very easy. This is a great camera for beginners or people who want the digital quality and the ease of use, not to mention the ability to email photos to family and friends.

5 comments about Kodak EasyShare C663 6.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. This is a great entry camera for someone who is not technologically inclined. I bought it for my sister she loves it.



2. It's a great little camera, easy to use, takes a nice picture and I love the movie feature (I even stopped carrying around my Sony Camcorder).



3. I bought this camera for my son's wedding, and it produced some very nice pictures. Have some extra batteries with you. This one is a nice size for travel when you don't want to take your big camera with you; it won't replace a larger camera with all the bells & whistles, but a nice extra one.



4. This is my second Kodak Easy Share and it is as advertised. I upgraded from a camera bought 3 years ago and it is amazing how improved they have become. It is small so it is easy to carry in a pocket or purse and yet the screen is much larger for those who are far-sighted. The pictures are clear and detailed with many new settings to make anyone get results like a professional photographer.



5. I bought this camera to replace an older Kodak Easy Share, which I loved. It used an Ion battery, which seemingly never lost its charge. The NiMH battery pack that came with this camera would NOT charge straight out of the package, and after many e-mails with Kodak, in which they refused to send another battery pack or 'own' the problem at all, I gave up. I can take about 10 pictures with regular AA batteries, before they are used up. That is ridiculous. (Yes, I realize I can buy another package of NiMH batteries, but I shouldn't have to, since I already paid for them once!) The picture quality is always a gamble. Sometimes it's OK (never great), and other times, it is absolutely terrible. Pictures taken with a tripod and self-timer, even in bright sunlight? Awful. Every time. If it requires flash, it's worse than awful and not worth attempting. Not very clear/crisp at other times. Very inconsistent. I like the ease of Kodak's software, but I am sorry to say I probably won't buy Kodak product after this experience.

5 comments about Kodak EasyShare CX4230 2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. cons:
   Takes forerver to take the photo after you press the shutter.
   power guzzler. Nothing eats batteries like this.
   Doesn't save some of the settings after you turn off the device.
   Expensive when you consider the features it offers.
   
   pros:
   Good picture quality.
   
   One final note : It died after an years usage. Avoid this camera at all costs!. Too bad that I couldnt give it a zero star.



2. It's been over two years since I bought this camera and it's still going strong. After reading some of the more recent reviews I just wanted to touch on some subjects:
   
   Battery Life - Using 2300 mAh Ni-MH I can take over 70 top quality images, at least half with the flash on, on two batteries. During the hurricanes of 2004 that hit Florida I purchased a Lithium Ion battery cell for the camera and it's STILL in the camera and working perfectly!
   
   Image Quality - I'm a digital artist and know image artifacting and the differences between poor quality images and images worth printing. I've printed over a dozen 8x10s over the last two years and they've all come out beautiful. 4x6 prints that are well exposed are indistinguishable from 35mm prints.
   
   Imaging Speed - Yes, this, and every other point and shoot digital camera, has a slow recycle speed, some newer camera may be marginally faster but for something two years old this works as well if not better than any on the market at the time.
   
   In conclusion: BUY this camera if you can find one. It takes great pictures, it does NOT eat batteries as others have claimed and you can get some very nice archival prints from it. For the money I spent two years ago I couldn't be happier.
   
   Please see my review from two years ago further down the list for more information on the Kodak CX4230.



3. This is a pretty nice camera! I recieved it yrs. ago, and it still works great. Here are some pros and cons:
   
   Pros: Pretty nice 2.0 picture quality, easy transport from doc to computer, nice features, works pretty good, picture can be taken with the screen and an eye-through lens.
   Cons: Battery life not that long, battery wears out in a couple years, sometimes when the battery dies and needs to be charged you have to set the date & time again.
   
   Overall, this is a pretty nice camera, and if you're neady for one, and you find this one: GO FOR IT!!!



4. I bought this camera in April 2003 and have taken alot of good pictures with it. I used the viewer mostly so I didn't have trouble with batteries.
   I would say it is a good camera but the switch that opens the lens cover stuck and we couldn't get it open. My husband took it apart and we find it has a delicate setup on the lens cover. PLASTIC!! The lens cover had broken inside.
   Replacement parts are not longer available.
   I think this camera should have lasted more than 3 years. I would have rated it a 5 star if it hadn't given me this problem.
   My sister bought a Canon at the same time and she still has a good camera.
   So I changed to Canon for my next camera which I just bought this month. Sept 2006.



5. I have had this camera for over three years now and it is still working great.As far as batteries go, you need to use the reccomended CRV3 battery if you want the most life. The second choice would be rechargable batteries. The shutter speed takes time to get used to especially when you are trying to get a picture of your kids and they quit what they were doing so cute before it takes. The quality can not be beat for a 2mp camera. I currently have a 5mp Optimus camera also and even though the quality is higher, I prefer the Kodak for everyday pictures because it controls the lighting better with the white balance unlike most newer cameras with the automatic white balance that will not let you adjust it. Don't get me wrong I have had to work on it some but that is my fault because I let my children take pictures with it and has been dropped. I have replaced the battery cover. You can not get parts through Kodak but you can get parts for it on Ebay. The battery cover was remanufactured and was $10 on ebay. Also the lens cover will not close on its own, I have to lightly tap it but it does not interfere with the camera working. This is a great camera but I paid less than $100 for mine brand new, so search for better prices or for a higher MegaPixel camera for that price.

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




2. Dear friends,
   I am in search of people with dc290 kodak digital camera. I need some help on cable connection. Any one with that one please email me at bijushresth@hotmail.com I would be very thankful to you.

   Sincerely,
   Biju Shrestha




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