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Summary: Great pictures so easy a monkey could do it
Review: This is my first digital camera.I have used other cameras owned by friends and family,but never was convinced that the technology was refined.
Well all that changed when I saw the Kodak line of DX cameras with docking station.
I Bought the DX3900 in a bundle package,it had the camera,docking station,rechargeable batteries,memory card and software.
The Docking station is what first got me interested in the camera.The features of the camera closed the deal.
I am by no means a guy who take a good picture,but with the DX3900 it seems that you can't go wrong.
When it comes to getting the pictures in my computer and e-mailing them,I really think that a monkey would have no problems doing it.
The docking station is a must have to make this so simple.No wires hanging around to get dropped off and fall behind desk,just place camera in the docking unit it's as easy as hanging up a phone.
To sum it all up I am very pleased wiyh my purchase of the
Kodak DX3900 Digital camera.
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Summary: Great features for the price -- near-pro quality, super easy
Review: Digital cameras in general are getting better, but you can't beat quality like this. Though I was initially looking at the more talked-about Olympuses and Canons, this camera gives excellent color fidelity, great resolution, and point-and-click ease of use coupled with advanced features.I use Mac OS X, and no software installation is required to use the camera -- it works seamlessly with ImageCapture and the new iPhoto, including being able to control the camera (erase pics from the card, etc) from the iPhoto app. The direct USB connectivity is great. I was able to quickly and seamlessly download the photos without having to use a compactflash adapter, which I suspect will result in longer media life due to the lack of the physical stresses of jamming the card in and out. It looks like a film camera (as opposed to some of the Nikons which twist), and feels comfortable, with a nice weight to it. The body is plastic, but feels fairly solid, though it doesn't feel quite like the most expensve cameras. It feels like the most expensive camera you could buy at a drugstore -- well-put-together, but not top-of-the-line. The ergonomics are very well-designed and easy to understand -- the buttons are well placed for easy operation without any accidental activations. The camera has a built-in battery save feature you can enable which turns it off after a minute of inactivity, and has easy-to-navigate hierarchal menus to control many aspects, like date/time stamp, image quality, and sounds. The image quality is really excellent, better than I expected. Though the 3.1 megapixels is certainly impressive, what's more important is that the quality in those few million pixels is right on, with good range in lights and shadows, good detail (the camera includes macro and distance modes for customizing focus), and very good color fidelity. There are white-balance controls for different lighting (flourescent, tungsten, flash etc) which enhance the color fidelity in usually-tough lighting situations. There is a hint of jaggedness in high-contrast areas, but it's not too distracting. Overall, there is none of the graininess that I've seen with other digital cameras. The camera can take pictures in only 3 modes -- color, sepia, or black and white (some cameras have lots of built-in effects.) For cropping and sharing, it's nice anyway to have a program like Adobe Photoshop Elements, which will let you use all the filters you might want. One of the best parts of this camera is the lens -- you can buy accessories like a telephoto attatchment or a wide-angle, for even more flexibility. I am thrilled with this camera. As an art student, it suits my needs perfectly -- optical zoom and enough pixels to play with were very important to me. However, there are a few cons, which can be expected for all these features at the price. Unlike the top-of-the-line digicams, there's a separate viewfinder (as opposed to true through-the-lens -- parallax problems are slight, but there.) And maybe it's just me, but you can't seem to frame your picture on the LCD screen -- it seems to work only for reviewing photos. I wish there were a power adapter included for seamless recharging. The 8mb included memory is pretty skimpy considering historically-low memory prices -- it holds only 8 hi-res photos. The construction feels solid, but not tops. We'll see how it holds up. All in all, this is a wonderful camera for the price, and Kodak didn't sacrifice image quality to cram in more effective pixels -- the images that come off the camera are ready to go. The additional lenses, ISO and white-balance adjustments mean you can take it further, but it functions as a point-and-shoot easy camera, and with Mac OS X anyway, there's no software you need to install at all. I highly recommend it for everyone from the first-timer who needs room to grow to the advanced amateur without unlimited funds.
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Summary: Don¿t buy this camera
Review: I have had this camera for little more then a year now, and suddenly the camera at times freezes up when I try to turn it off. I tried emailing and calling Kodak for help. After many attempts I was told it will cost $250 to exchange the camera and to forget about servicing it. I did not spend the money on a camera that I can't trust to work after only one year. I will be buying another camera-most likely a Sony I will definitely never buy a Kodak camera again.
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Summary: Don¿t buy this camera
Review: I have had this camera for little more then a year now, and suddenly the camera at times freezes up when you try to turn it off. I tried emailing and calling Kodak for help. After many attempts I was told it will cost $250 to exchange the camera and to forget about servicing it. I did not spend the money on a camera that I can't trust to work after only one year. I will be buying another camera-most likely a Sony I will definitely never buy a Kodak camera again.
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Summary: Avoid Kodak
Review: I purchased a DX 3900 in June 2002. By November, I had to send it in to have the status lcd board replaced. By July 2003, the lens cap was no longer retracting, but by then it was off warranty. The support was not very helpful either. Overall, my experience was that this was a poor quality product, and I wouldn't purchase any of their products.
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Summary: Easy to use, great pictures
Review: I have had this camera for almost 2 years, and taken over 3500 pictures... I had a problem about six months after it was purchased (it was dropped), Kodak repaired the camera, & it worked great until it was dropped again. When I contacted Kodak, the gave me the option of repairing this camera ...or upgrading for slightly more. Although, I have really loved this camera, I chose to upgrade. This camera is very easy to use, my 4 year old has taken great pictures with it. Just don't drop it!! The pictures come out as good as 35mm film, especially when developed at a local lab. If you purchase this from a store that offers extended warranties, I would recommend it for this or any other digital camera.
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Summary: First Experience with Digital Photography
Review: I have found this camera with the dock easy to use and capable of taking great pictures. It has not disappointed. The pictures are easy to download into my computer for use with my deskjet printer and even easier to use the memorary card for great 4X6 photos on my photosmart printer. A wonderful first experience with digital photography.
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Summary: very poor after service
Review: I have had this camera for about a year now--and suddenly the LCD screen that shows the pictures went blank. I tried calling kodak help--but only after multiple attempts was I able to speak to a live person--who quite frankly said "it will cost you $150 to even get it looked at--you are better off buying a new one"!! I for one, did not shell out all that money on a camera that goes dead in 14 months. I will buy another camera--only it will definetly not be Kodak. very .... off.
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Summary: DX3900
Review: I've had this camera for approximatly 6 months and have not had one problem with it. Very good camera for the price.
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Summary: I have been very pleased
Review: I have some ability with computers and about the same with cameras. This was exactly what I hoped for: I can take quick photos inside and out, dock the thing, transfer to the software with one touch, modify the photos, and email to grandpa/granma. It will make me get DSL service to speed the emails on their way. Photos are sharp and the detail is just fine or better. I got a 128 storage card from my son for XMAS, and it is terrific. Overall battery life seems fine and the camera traveled to and from Florida easily. Software installation went fine, AFTER I got smart and turned off the Norton junk beforehand. I have 2000 Pro. Only quibble: got to use their dock. On the other hand: seamless activity for the everyday user.
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