Kodak EasyShare DX3215 1.3MP Digital Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom Bundle with Dock

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Summary: okay camera, maybe should have gone for a more powerful zoom
Review: ...The optical zoom is a nice feature that I didn't see on most low ended digital cameras, and the ease of use truely makes this a point and shoot camera for the everyday user. I didn't even have to install the software for Windows XP to detect the docking station and start transfering the pictures imidiately. The only complaint I had was that it was slightly bigger then I thought from the pictures, and also that since it uses secure digital cards the media costs more to buy. Other then that this was a great deal!

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Summary: Nicely priced
Review: ...The optical zoom is a nice feature that I didn't see on most low ended digital cameras, and the ease of use truely makes this a point and shoot camera for the everyday user. I didn't even have to install the software for Windows XP to detect the docking station and start transfering the pictures imidiately. The only complaint I had was that it was slightly bigger then I thought from the pictures, and also that since it uses secure digital cards the media costs more to buy. Other then that this was a great deal!

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Summary: A mistake
Review: A nice camera, but that is all, very basic, great outdoor day shots, very poor inside or night shots, where a flash is required. Recommend spend more (wish I had) and get something that can take more acceptable photographs inside where light is not as good as outside.

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Summary: Great Value for the money
Review: I bought the camera as part of the christmas rush and got an excellent deal in the prorcess - camera + dock + 32MB card. The camera is very easy to use and the LCD screen is good(though a bit difficult to read in sunlight). the slideshow feature is cool and my family really enjoys watching the photographs on the TV with the included A/V cable. The connectivity to the PC is decent and quite fast through USB (although sometimes the software fails to find any photographs on the camera, but seems to work after reboot). Please buy the camera only with the dock as it comes with rechardgable batteries which are a necessity. the normal lithium ion AA cells don't last even for 10-15 photographs with the LCD preview on.

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Summary: Very happy with this camera
Review: I bought this camera about a year and a half ago when it just came out. At the time, it was the cheapest offering an optical zoom, which is what I was looking for. The optical zoom works out nicely - it makes the camera have an effective 30-60mm lense, which is nice for distance shots. This camera does take some time to get to know and use properly, but once you have enough experience with it, you can get some good pictures (like through a microscope eyepiece - it was amazing). The outdoor shots are amazing, especially in terms of color reproduction. Indoor shots are variable, but it does take good low-light photos with the flash off, but the flash OK, just gets some colors a little wrong sometimes. The battery life is short, so you will need rechargeable batteries (these were well worth the investment, as acceptable batteries are $... a pair, while rechargeables+charger=$...). As for the camera dock, I think it is the stupidest thing ever and invented just to get more money out of people - YOU DO NOT NEED THE CAMERA DOCK (I avoided purchasing it). I don't even use the included software, I just copy pictures over. The LCD screen is a bit hard to see sometimes, and MMC cards are finally getting more common (I have ~160 megs of cards now, and took pictures for a month in europe on them). Overall, definitely worth the money, especially after I got used to it. And again, it is very very good at outdoor photos.

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Summary: Very happy with this camera
Review: I bought this camera about a year and a half ago when it just came out. At the time, it was the cheapest offering an optical zoom, which is what I was looking for. The optical zoom works out nicely - it makes the camera have an effective 30-60mm lense, which is nice for distance shots. This camera does take some time to get to know and use properly, but once you have enough experience with it, you can get some good pictures (like through a microscope eyepiece - it was amazing). The outdoor shots are amazing, especially in terms of color reproduction. Indoor shots are variable, but it does take good low-light photos with the flash off, but the flash OK, just gets some colors a little wrong sometimes. The battery life is short, so you will need rechargeable batteries (these were well worth the investment, as acceptable batteries are $... a pair, while rechargeables+charger=$...). As for the camera dock, I think it is the stupidest thing ever and invented just to get more money out of people - YOU DO NOT NEED THE CAMERA DOCK (I avoided purchasing it). I don't even use the included software, I just copy pictures over. The LCD screen is a bit hard to see sometimes, and MMC cards are finally getting more common (I have ~160 megs of cards now, and took pictures for a month in europe on them). Overall, definitely worth the money, especially after I got used to it. And again, it is very very good at outdoor photos.

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Summary: even your mother can use it
Review: I bought this camera for my mother as a christmas present. The reason I bought it was everyone said it was easy to operate, and
they were correct. If your looking for your first digital camera
and are not very computer savy, this camera is for you. Once you
get the docking station installed to the computer(through a usb connection) all you do is put the camera in the dock, press the
button on the dock, and it downloads your pictures. The software that comes with the camera makes it easy to save, print, or even e-mail your pictures like a pro. As far taking pictures it works just like your basic 35mm camera's except you can see what your shooting with the video display on the back of the camera(no more thumbs or headless relatives). For the money this camera
provides great pictures for the average joe photographer

Rating:
Summary: even your mother can use it
Review: I bought this camera for my mother as a christmas present. The reason I bought it was everyone said it was easy to operate,and
they were correct. If your looking for your first digital camera
and are not very computer savy, this camera is for you. Once you
get the docking station installed to the computer(through a usb connection) all you do is put the camera in the dock, press the
button on the dock, and it downloads your pictures. The software that comes with the camera makes it easy to save, print, or even e-mail your pictures like a pro. As far taking pictures it works just like your basic 35mm camera's except you can see what your shooting with the video display on the back of the camera(no more thumbs or headless relatives). For the money this camera
provides great pictures for the average joe photographer

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Summary: Toy Camera
Review: I got my DX3215, bundled with dock and free 32MB memory card a week ago. The rechargeable battery would not hold the charge. After performing simple tasks such as setting time/date, etc. the camera dies, in seconds (not even minutes). I tried recharging it several times with the same result. This camera looks and feels like a toy camera. If you're an impatient person, take a chill pill, because the on/off button of this camera will drive you crazy. It's real tiny, and you have to hold it for a few seconds for the light to come on/off, you almost have to use the point of a pen to push the button. I'm returning it for a refund. Hope you have better luck.

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Summary: Great 1st Digital Camera!
Review: I got this for Christmas and really love it. It is very simple to use and having the dock included is a great deal. I have only had one challange - that is sometimes the dock gives and error with no rhyme or reason.