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Summary: Kodak DX3700 EasyShare Digital Camera
Review: I took the camera to the North Shore of Minnesota and got some spectacular sunrise shots over Lake Superior. I was able to plug the video out from the camera to the VCR and watch a slide show of all my pics on TV. When I got home, I loaded the software on my PC and it uploaded 35 pictures in a matter of minutes. I didn't purchase the docking station. I just used the USB port from the camera to my PC. I was able to email my pics directly from the Kodak software - neat!One thing I wish it had was a self timer. The next Kodak model, the 3900, has a self timer, but was $120 more. I will also purchase another set of batteries and a charger which runs about $35 bucks. Another concern is the delay from the time you snap the shot until the flash goes off and takes the picture - there's about a 2 second delay. I was trying to get one of the otter's at the Duluth aquarium, but he was way too quick for me to capture. Landscape and portraits are good - action shots would require a different kind of camera. I'm using an online print service so I haven't printed off any pictures yet (I'm looking for a good printer if anyone has a suggestion). For the digital novice, I would recommend this camera. If you don't like the shot, delete it. The camera gives you 3 times to change your mind if you hit delete by accident.
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Summary: Not a great camera with a inconsiderate company
Review: ... I have upgraded to XP. However, the software doesn't work with XP. I tried to download new software but I had problems doing so. I wrote an email to Kodak but they wouldn't send me new software and didn't really care seeing that insead of fixing the problem they tried to sell me a newer camera. In addition the battery life keeps getting shorter as the camera gets older. It is also very diffucult to get a shot of something in action since the camera takes about 2 seconds to autofocus. I would reccomend a different for people serious about their photography. ...
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Summary: Disappointed
Review: The camera and software are easy to use but the quality of the camera is disappointing. It also doesn't include features that similarly priced cameras offer (e.g., self timer, optical zoom, etc.) The camera doumentation states that the docking station is "optional". However, if you want to recharge the lithium batteries, it definitely is required. The cost of the docking station makes the price higher than some other better quality cameras. Another annoyance is the LCD viewer. Once you press the button to take the photo, the LCD blacks out so you can't see what you're trying to shoot. Since there isn't an optical zoom, you have to use the viewfinder and can't tell if the "zoomed" shot is centered or not. I returned this camera and chose another product (Nikon CoolPix 775) for the same price that includes the docking station, several other helpful features and an MP3 feature as well.
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Summary: Below my expections
Review: This was not my first experience with a digital camera. After receiving the Kodak 3700 I thought it was defective due to the difficulty in turning it on. The main objection was the poor results with the flash in not too bright areas. Unless very close the picture was very dark. Just about all pictures had to be adjusted through a photo editing program. The delay in the focus and shutter operation left much to be desired. The final reason for returning the camera was the incompatibility with the latest Mac technology just released.
When all returns are cleared I am going to opt for a Canon 110 or A20 or Nikon coolpix. Family members and friends have these and are very satisfied.
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Summary: Beware -- two defective cameras in a row!
Review: Warning -- don't order a Kodak DX-3700 unless you're prepared for shoddy workmanship and non-existent customer service from Kodak. After considerable research, including reviewing some favorable reviews of the DX-3700 posted on this site, on December 24 2001 I ordered a DX-3700 digital camera as a Christmas gift for my wife. Unfortunately, the camera had the following defects: (1) It did not display the status of its settings, battery charge, etc., when it is turned on in the "capture" mode, as it should according to page 4 of the operator's manual. (2)
It did not display its settings when the "select" button is pressed in the "capture" mode, as it should according to page 7 of the operator's manual. In other words, you could not tell what settings the camera was on, how much charge was left in the battery, etc. (3) When placed
on Kodak's recharging dock and with Kodak's rechargeable battery, the dock
displayed a flashing red light and the camera would not charge. Thinking I'd just had the bad luck to get a defective unit, I got permission to return the camera was shipped another DX-3700 as a replacement. Most disappointingly, the replacement
camera ALSO has defects no. 1 and 2 as described above. In addition, the replacement camera, while producing a green light on the Kodak docking/charging station, did not really charge properly, so that even after days of charging, it
failed after taking only THREE photos. In addition, there were various time-consuming problems with the Kodak computer software that I won't go into here, except to say that when I went to the Kodak website for help I found a mess. Supposed links to fixes for defects in the Windows "firmware" for the DX-3700 instead led to MacIntosh files, and so forth. During this entire time-consuming struggle with these two defective Kodak cameras, despite numerous attempts, NEVER ONCE was I able to get through to anybody on the Kodak 1-800 hotline, 800-235-6325, listed in the owner's manual. From morning to night, calls to this "hotline" receive a recording greeting, followed by a BUSY SIGNAL. I am giving up on Kodak products for good. Douglas Johnson
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Summary: A good product overall
Review: I purchased the DX3700 somewhat out of desperation (many models sold out) but was intrigued by the high resolution. I also purchased a dock. The SD card was sold right alongside the camera and wasn't a price or availability issue.
I took the camera on a trip and had 56 high res photos on the 64MB card with room to spare. I thought the camera was a bit bulky and wasn't thrilled with the battery life, but decided to wait until I saw the picture quality.
When I downloaded the pictures to my laptop, I was pleasantly shocked by the beautiful color and detail of the photos. And the macro close-up shots were excellent!
Pros:
Low price for 3.1 megapixel camera, ease of use, quick battery recharging (less than 1 hour), great picture quality, excellent macro shots, decent (if slow) software
Cons:
Dock more or less required, so-so battery life, somewhat bulky.
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Summary: Nice for the price....
Review: I am extremely pleased with my purchase of the DX3700...even those it uses the MMC cards...I don't care really. I'm sure a higher MB cards will be coming out soon. Reading the other reviews, I realized how much people are upset about that aspect. But you must remember, every time something new comes out, it's this way. They will constantly improve the product, and the price WILL go down. Right now the highest MB card is the 64MB...which only allows about 75 pictures for a 3.1 MP camera...but hey. Who needs to take more than that? *unless you are on vacation and don't have access to a computer* (which I don't worry about). I didn't care about the optical zoom (which this model doesn't have) the model that did have it was [amt] more. Now with technology constantly changing...it's better to be on the edge. And in a few years, when I'm ready to upgrade...I won't feel like I'm losing so much money in an expensive piece of equipment. THis camera only cost me [amt]
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Summary: dx3700 camara
Review: I bought a dx3700 camera for my girlfriend for Chrismas. She took about 30 pictures with and the battery died. I looked in the manual to see how to charge the batteries and it said to put it on the camera dock. The camera dock is sold seperately for [amt]. I was not happy. Also the batteries that came with were supposed to last an average of 350 pictures. It takes great pictures and I love the camera but to have to start looking around for a charger and new batteries a day after I use itis down right chincey. A camera that costs [amt] should include this stuff,and if they have to charge a little more for the camera to pay for the ch
arger, fine. Not happy, thumbs down.
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Summary: My first Digital Camera
Review: this is my first Digital Camera, I purchased this Camera
so my wife, and I could take Picture of our Grandson, this was a
Christmas Present for both of us.I have had trouble finding Memory card for this Model.but plan to put it to good use, I picked this Camera because it is user friendly.
thanks
Charles Mclendon
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Summary: Walt's Review
Review: The DX 3700 is very easy to use and works well with Windows XP. Qualtity is best for the money. It compares to expensive... digitals with qualtity that matches if not exceeds. The only negative comment is that a ... Docking Station is a must, (that sales people do not tell you about), to keep batteries charged and transfer images to your computer.
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