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Summary: Worth the price!
Review: ** Update - I just received my first 20x30 picture from Ophoto - It is very impressive. I took the picture hand held at 1/30 second, wide open aperture. Only slight abberation on the edges and, even at 1/30, the picture was sharp and colors true. I'm now trying pictures with a tripod to minimize any movement.
****I just received this Kodak camera and took some day and night pictures. I have no problem with the resolution - the prints are more than sharp. In cloudy situations where shade is caused by green trees, I get a magenta color in shadows. This does not always happen, snd I am still trying out different situations. The auto-focus is great, time between pictures is very quick (< 1.5 seconds) and the camera is light with most controls placed well. However, the dial for choosing the mode (Auto, Aperture or Shutter priority, etc.) gets a little difficult to turn at times. It could be improved. The included instruction book is OK, but I found it lacking in some of the features for the camera. For instance, to change the aperture or shutter in aperture or shutter priorty mode, you need to press the wheel in, then turn to adjust the aperture or shutter. I did not see that in the manual (if it's there, it isn't apparent). If you're looking for a more than adequate digital camera that can supply sharp enlargements ( up to 16x20 or greater ) then this is the one to buy. The lens is excellent. I especially like the ability to set the camera manually. Night time pictures were excellent. A great way to explore the world of digital photography.
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Summary: Not Working out of the box
Review: camera didn't work when I unpacked it, <br />
it never worked and I am requesting a replacement<br />
if the replacement doesn't work, then no more Kodak <br />
for me....ever
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Summary: Not Working out of the box
Review: camera didn't work when I unpacked it, <br />it never worked and I am requesting a replacement<br />if the replacement doesn't work, then no more Kodak <br />for me....ever
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Summary: part broke in 1 week
Review: Great camera, but part broke that holds battery in within 1 week of use. Have read other reviews on other sites w/similar problem.
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Summary: Broken Part
Review: I really liked the camera and it was very easy to use, but the battery lock broke the second day I had the camera.I returned it for another one and the lock broke the first day I used it. The part should be recalled and I would not suggest buying one of these until the part has been fixed.
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Summary: Photography major finally goes digital
Review: I resisted going digital for a long time because I was wary of the changing technology. I wanted to wait until digital cameras became more mainstream. I am very happy with my purchase. I love the results that I have been getting with this camera. My sister and mother have the 5mp easy share and also love their cameras. I bought my nanny the 6.1 and she also loves it. The camera seems to have a good quality lens and the software is very easy to use. My sister really likes using the picture dock, but I didn't find it necessary. You may want to try using the camera without it before you go the expense. I bought an extra battery and a small case for the camera. I have 4 children 6 and under... this is so much easier than using my old bulky camera... and I save money. I take as many pictures as I want to take and then just delete the bad ones.
I like downloading my photos to Ofoto for printing. When I had dial-up AOL ot took a long time to download. Now that I have Road runner it is much faster and easier.
Having archival quality photos is important to this photography major. I order my photos from Ofoto and then burn my pictures onto a disc. Burning the CD is very easy with the software. -Having easy software for a camera is important. This seems quite easy to me.
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Summary: Bad Red Eye Reduction Ability
Review: I was excited about the high 6.1 MP on this small digital camera. My problem is the Red Eye Reduction. It just doesn't work 8 out of 10 times. I talked w/Kodak about this issue, and they basically said its just the way it is. I wouldn't spend my $$ on this camera...there are many others out there that don't have this much lack of Red Eye Reduction.
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Summary: In the right context...a wonderful camera
Review: I've found the DX7630 to be an easy to use camera very well suited to casual, handheld picture taking. There's not much of a learning curve, the body feels solid in the hands and the image quality is a good match for on-screen use and consumer level printouts. Shutter lag seems minimal, the AF is fast, battery life is long and the large LCD display is easy on the eyes. On the downside, this camera would not be the best choice for more deliberate, tripod bound photography. Aside from the rudimentary self-timer, the DX7630 lacks any remote shutter release option and does not support any uncompressed file formats. Also, the JPEG compression is somewhat excessive and the camera provides no user controlled noise reduction. These limitations shouldn't trouble most Kodak shoppers as this camera really shines in other areas.
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Summary: Kodak DX7630 takes good pictures but lacks durability
Review: I've had my Kodak DX7630 for about 7 months, but have since sent in the camera for warranty service for what appears to be a design flaw: The mode dial is used to BOTH turn on the camera and to switch between different modes (Auto, Playback, Program, etc.). As a result, it is subject to considerably more wear and tear. Compare this to, say, the Sony Cybershot 5.1Mp, which at least has a separate button to power on/off the camera. The Kodak design also means that your mode setting is "forgotten" each time you turn off the camera; you'd have to conscientously reselect it each time you turn the camera on.
Interchangeable lenses for the 7630 (available separately at additional cost) include wide, telephoto & macro, all of which require a lens adapter; all parts must be screwed on to the body. Performance of these lenses are okay. Note that the Kodak doesn't remember zoom settings (unlike, say, the Olympus C-50 5.1Mp), so you'd have to take the time to zoom in for each telephoto shot lest you get part of the lens in your photo.
Pictures taken with the DX7630 are very good, even better if you have a steady hand or tripod and opt out of digital zoom. Optical zoom, on the other hand, goes up to 3x, versus 10x on the camera's DX7590 5Mp cousin. Color accuracy under artifical light conditions continue to be a challenge, even when using the camera's light compensation settings for fluorescent and incandescent lights. However, third-party photo editing software will help fix most of the color problems.
Camera warm-up and shooting tends to be slow, taking up to 2 seconds per shot--better suited for careful, calculated shots. Burst photography mode (taking multiple pictures in quick succession) is available on the DX7630 at the click of the button, but the slow processing time means you'll be sitting idle for some 10 seconds after you take the burst sequence.
In sum, I enjoy the DX7630's picture-taking capabilities, but scoff at its cumbersome accessorization and lack of durability. The price has gone down considerably from its original $500 price, however, so you might want to keep an eye peeled for further declines. Less than $300 may be a fairer market price.
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Summary: Wow!!!
Review: Just bought this camera for my wife to replace another camera for her birthday. This camera is so full of features you will never have the wrong camera. Over 20 different scene modes, auto mode and the manual modes (PASM). Pictures are wonderful. You cannot go wrong with this camera
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