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Summary: great product but 100 cheaper else where
Review: i don't know how they get the price of 599, but other place has it for close to 499. that's 100 difference, and with rebate you can easily get one for 400. recommend it but not here.
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Summary: big dissappointment
Review: I own the 290 wich is a great camera and bought the 4800 hoping for better resolution and smaller size. My new 4800 doesn't work right, when watching the LCD panel it changes colors into green with no reason. Even if I touch the camera all turns to green....My concern is that there is no way I can contact Kodak on line and explain the problem. When buying a product with a big defect like this one and you are out of town, you are lost. The store that sold me the camera will have to replace it or what? Kodak should have a site where I can speak out, thanks to amazon I can do so.
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Summary: Awesome Camera - Get the Firmware Update though
Review: I received this camera friday afternoon, and by sunday night I had taken 200 pictures. Let me tell you, this camera is AWESOME. One word of caution though, GET THE FIRMWARE UPDATE FROM KODAK.COM as SOON as you get the camera. The update fixes an autofocus issue that can leave some lower light and indoor pictures grainier in appearance than they should. Also, buy the battery and charger. The charger will fully charge a battery in about an hour, while the the camera/AC adapter takes over four. It is very nice to have that extra battery too. Also, splurge and get a bigger cf card too, 16MB just doesn't cut it anymore. I admit, I am a camera novice. Still, this camera will deliver the goods in full automatic mode. The LCD is well readable in direct sunlight and the ON-TO-SHOOT time is the best I've seen. This is a truely great little (and light) digital camera.
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Summary: Great picture quality, but battery is a headache.
Review: The pictures are not as clear as the ones from a medium-format Hassleblad, nor is the color as brilliant as the one from professional photo albums. Yet, in picture quality, this Kodak 4800 beats all the other digicams I've used under $1,000. The $5,000 Nikon D1 may have better color saturation, but I have to wait until I save that amount of money.In addition to picture quality, the price is excellent and the camera's portability may attract many more users. A fully charged battery lasts about 35 pictures (with the LCD panel turned to Power Save Off). I suggest taking pictures with the LCD panel completely turned off. According to PC World, one can take 171 pictures this way. In spite of all its pros, the battery system is designed for use near home and in North America only. If you travel abroad, good luck finding a UL-certified step-down transformer with proper plugs and sockets. Also, if you want to take the camera out on a moment's notice, you have to wait four hours until the battery is fully charged. In summary, the battery system for Kodak 3400 that uses 4 AA batteries is a more sensible one, though that may add a little weight to the machine.
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Summary: Great camera, Outstanding Support
Review: After reading the reviews for all 3.1 Megapixels cameras for a few weeks, I bought Kodak DC4800. I need a camera for panoramic picture and there aren't too many wide-angle digital camera. I also need a camera to take close-up pictures in low light. I have to say that DC4800 exceeds all my expectations. The pictures taken outdoor or indoor are gorgeus. The macro shots are GREAT. I would definitely recommend buying this camera. While I had some problems with USB download with a Mac computer (but not with a Windown machine), Kodak is actually sending me a flashcard reader for FREE! What a great company and I am extremely pleased with the camera and its technical support.
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Summary: A powerful camera
Review: I've looked at quite a few digital cameras both online and in stores, but I never found one that even comes close to the "manual" feel of this camera. If you know how to take pictures, you'll really appreciate the way this camera enables you to control aspects like shutter speed that most digital cameras insist on controlling themselves. I took pictures in total darkness (with the flash of course) and they came out perfectly. I took low-light shots with a longer shutter setting (no flash) and those came out well too. I took action shots, still shots, light-saturated, low-light, indoor, outdoor, with people, with distant scenery, and more... All came out as well as could be expected from any analog camera. The USB connection is fairly straight-forward though it could use a better user interface. The battery does get drained pretty quickly, so you can't just leave the camera on as you walk around on a tour. But it's only flaws (besides a cheap lens cap) can be fixed with an extra battery and larger compact flash. All around though, I haven't seen a digital camera yet that can even compete.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: I love this camera. It takes clear, crisp images. It offers quite a bit of creative control to the more advanced photographer. Quite frankly, short of buying a $6,000 Kodak professional digital camera, this is the best deal I found. 3x optical zoom is a definite selling point. Never believe digital zoom ratings on cameras, while they might enlarge the image, they lose clarity and sharpness. Most other cameras out there offer 2x optical, and 3x digital. This camera has 3x optical, and 2x digital. A definite advantage. The Li-ion battery is an advantage and a disadvantage. It has a nice long life, and it is certainly more environmentally friendly). It is definitely cost effective, digital cameras eat batteries. But, there is one problem. It is not easy to just pick up and charge on the road. If you plan on taking the camera away from power outlets, buy a spare battery and charger. With regular batteries, any newstand can sell them to you. The spare battery isn't cheap. But, it is worth it. It will pay for itself in about 10 sets of batteries (not long if you take a lot of pics).
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Summary: Great camera for the price.
Review: I got this camera for my mother. She loves it. It's easy enough for her to use and it's packed with features.
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Summary: Great Camera
Review: I am an old 35mm photographer and output is my main concern. I agree with PC Mag. who rated the DC4800 the #1 output in the over $500 range. If you are looking for all the bells and whistles, go elsewhere. This is a easy to use, user friendly camera. Took the flash card down to a local pro camera store and when the image came up on their screen, they wanted to know what camera was used as they were really impressed. This has all the options I need. Don't want movies or sound, I have a digital video camera for that. I have no complaints at all on this digital camera. Well... ok, attach the lens cover and I am totally happy.
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Summary: This is the reason to venture into digital imaging
Review: Well here goes. At my place of employment I was able to sell, repair and, most importantly, educate myself with digial imaging. I played around with some of the earlier Kodak's and Olympus models. When I got my hands on this machine last summer I was AMAZED. Not only was it simple to use, with an automatic function that finds the perfect shudder speed and ISO seeting, it also took phenomenal pictures. Although, I do not use the auto feauture anymore, it is ideal for amatures. The 3.1 megapixel quality is amazing. You truly come to appreciate the detail you get, untill you realize this camera picks up even the slighest blemish, pore, or discoloration on your skin! The detail is phenomenal. As some of my coworkers say, "When you view the photograph, "You'll find things on your skin that you never knew existed." I am impressed with this camera, as it has served me well for a couple of months now. Id say, for the price, this is the best camera for your money. Well done, Kodak!
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