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Summary: Great entry-level digital camera
Review: I purchased a DX3500 after a week's ownership of an HP 318 that I returned. The DX3500 is an extremely capable camera that is easy to use for beginners and sophisticated users alike.Compared to the HP 318, the DX3500 offers superior picture quality. Fine details are not lost in the 'grain' of the image. Colors are well balanced and smooth. Setup and operation are easy with the single function knob and easy to navigate menus displayed on the rear LCD. One feature that should be mandatory on digital cameras is a lens cap or cover. This model has a lens shutter that turns off the camera when closed. In addition, there are guide lines on the viewfinder that show you where the edges of your picture will be so you don't cut off what you're trying to photograph. Battery life is okay with alkalines although they aren't recommended for use with this camera because of the high drain. Kodak includes a Lithium Ion battery pack with this camera that provides a lot of use out of the box. Another plus is that this camera only requires two AA batteries as opposed to other units that require four. The included software installed smoothly on Windows XP and when the camera is attached via the USB port, it shows up as a removable drive under the file manager. You can transfer files with either file manager or the Kodak software. Using the Kodak method is easier and allows you to automatically clear the camera when the pictures are downloaded. I purchased two NiMH batteries and a charger for less than twenty dollars instead of buying the Kodak camera dock and rechargeable batteries. The dock simplifies image transfer and would be useful if you're doing a lot of picture-taking. It can also charge Kodak batteries when your camera is docked. At medium resolution, the camera's internal memory stores 48 images. That supports 5x7 inch prints and I find this a very good amount of storage capacity in case you forget your Compact Flash card at home. The manual is easy to read and gets the first-time digital camera user up to speed quickly. All features of the camera are covered with step-by-step instructions. The drawbacks? They're nit-picks really.
* I'd prefer a little more heft and size to the camera to make it easier to grasp.
* The construction is not as solid-feeling as the Kodak DC series of cameras although this unit has very good fit and finish.
* Only two picture resolutions: high and medium. A low (640x480) resolution would be nice for web imaging.
* The camera does not support USB-Storage protocols. You must have the Kodak software or a compact flash card reader to transfer images to your computer.
* No provison for an AC adapter for studio use.
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Summary: Not a good package.
Review: I usually like Kodak's digitals, but this one has a strange mix of features that should render it unacceptable to both amateurs and to advanced users. To wit, the image quality is very good, boasting 2.1 megapixels of resolution, enough to handle not only web-based photography, but enlargements of up to 8" x 10" as well. However, this is completely offset by a fixed-focus lens and no optical zoom (it has a digital zoom, but these are not nearly as useful). The rest of the features are acceptable, including memory & expandability, flash, battery useage & USB connectivity. Kodak is selling an optional 'docking station' for this camera that allows for 'easier' downloading of images to your PC, but any memory card reader (Viking, or SanDisk) is simpler, cheaper and more versatile.
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Summary: Excellent entry package, well built
Review: I have two SLRs. I fancy manual cameras. But I decided to buy this product so that I could take spontaneous photos when I take my family out to crowded locations and do not have the time to fiddle with the SLR. I love it. It is well built and takes excellent pictures -- just the right thing for snapshots. The controls are well thought out and so is the menu system. The camera is so easy that my technophobe wife can easily operate it. This camera may not be for someone that wants better control over the pictures they take. This is a good digital equivalent of your basic disposable camera. I've lopped off one star for the fixed-focus lens. It would have been better to have autofocus. However as far as I can see the pictures (without zoom) are quite sharp even when blown up to 8x10. I did not buy the dock. Uploading via the little connector from the camera to the PC worked fine and I did not know what benefit an additional docking station brought.
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Summary: Great Camera !
Review: After purchasing this camera less than 2 weeks ago, I could not believe how "user friendly" this piece of equipment really is. I've always taken pictures with a 35mm camera and when my last camera crashed I decided to try a digital one. After many, many hours of research on ratings of digital cameras, the DX3500 seemed to fit my needs very well. It's great for someone just learning to use a digital camera and the picture quality is fantastic. I am able to get good quality pictures from the lower pixels and can e-mail or print them quite clearly. I am impressed that I can take approximately 50 pictures with the internal memory set at the lower pixel and can take at least 16 pictures with the higher pixels. The only problem I have thus far is the quality of the pictures taken when using the zoom feature of this camera. The pictures are out of focus and fuzzy. Not really a big issue for me since I normally am not a zoom lens picture taker anyways, but it is something that viewers should be aware of. I couldn't be happier with my new purchase and each time I use the camera I'm getting to be more comfortable as an amateur photographer.
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Summary: Great camera for beginner or intermediate
Review: This is my first foray into the digital camera world, but I am SO glad I bought this camera! Although I bought it partly on price (it is last year's model, so I got a break), I am pleasantly surprised at the features and GREAT battery life (lithium batteries that come with the dock) it has. I went on vacation and took about 100 pictures (90% in the daylight) and the batteries were never recharged, and there was still battery life when I got home. I only used the screen five times to site the pictures, instead just siting them through the viewfinder. You need the screen to allow the digital zoom to work, because the camera doesn't have any optical zoom. From what I've heard - there are lenses that allow an optical zoom, but I haven't checked that out.
The software that comes with the camera is definitely up to the task for handling the pictures, but I decided to spend the few bucks and buy a separate program for classifying and editing the pictures. The 2.2 megapixels take a REALLY clear picture, and I've even blown a few of the pics up to double and triple size and the pictures still look great.
All in all - I rated this camera a 4 out of 5 only due to the lack of an optical zoom. The battery life is spectacular and the pictures are great!
A definite buy for the beginner!
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Summary: Kodak camera
Review: 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.
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Summary: You Get What You Pay For
Review: 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.
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Summary: Best Digital Family Oriented
Review: I bought this simple digital camera (sorry to say it, but...) with low expectations. But then again Kodak surprised me, all i could do was to love this easy to use, reliable digital camera. Its colour deph its outstanding and it works nice on poor light conditions. May be there are other new models, but this one it sure pays out every cent u pay for it.
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Summary: READ THIS CAREFULLY
Review: Ok, yes, the camera is easy to use and it's not expensive, but don't let that fool you (it fooled me and now I'm stuck with it), this camera is very very bad. First of all, even with 2.2 MP resolution the pics don't look that much great than if taken with a webcam. Second and most important thing THIS CAMERA EATS BATTERIES ALIVE!!! How can someone design a product that consumes that much energy?, if you use a fully recharged or new pair of batteries with the macro option (for close ups) they won't last any longer than 15 mins. I've seen myself waste 4 or 5 pairs of batteries in a photograpgh session, I've tried rechargeable, metal hydride, nickel cadmiun, alkaline, everything, nothing works well, with the exception of buying another expesive thing, a camera dock, so you can recharge batteries (there goes the "cheap price"). It is unbeliavable that such an enegry devouring product doesn't have the option to plug it to an AC adapter. Third, lighting... want to take some pics indoors or at night? Well you can't, they'll be so dark not even trying to fix them will work, the flash isn't powerful enough, not to mention even in the auto setting it is always on (meaning there's never enough lighting). My advice, spend 50 more (the cost of the camera dock) and buy something else.
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Summary: I Took 6,000 pictures with this camera!
Review: I've had this DX3500 for a little over a year and have worked with it several times a week, under many different conditions. I absolutely love it and have had no trouble whatsoever. I print up to 8x10 on a Lexmark printer and it is still going strong after 6,000 shots. I did not purchase dock, and use Kodak rechargeable battery pack that came with accessory kit. The Energizer blue and silver AA batteries also give dependable use. I also used Kodak's customer service for advice and they were very helpful.
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