Kodak EasyShare DX4530 5MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

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Summary: Very Pleased
Review: I am a pretty die hard fan of film, so I was very hesitant to buy a digital camera. My opinion was finally swayed when I recently went on a trip to Ireland for a wedding. My sister had the digital camera and I the film. I was so delighted to be able to see her pictures right away that I decided to buy one of my own when we got home.
I chose the Kodak brand because 2 of my family members have one and rave about them. I agree. They are easy to use for everyone. This one was $279.99 when I purchased it and I couldn't be happier. It is quick, has great quality and I LOVE the features. I really like the option of being able to choose how many MP you want to use up for each picture. That makes it simple for email and prints. Overall I have no complaints about this camera. Enjoy!

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Summary: Cheaply Made, NO GOOD IN LOW LIGHT
Review: Ok, Yes it is 5mp, but what good is that when it takes bad pictures. In low light the photos are SO dark, and when you use the low light setting or night vision setting, then it is so blurry it is impossible. Same situation when taking pictures indoors. It is a 35mm lens adaptable digital camera, but the problem with that is that when you screw the adapter on then you really have no light!!!! The adapter blocks all light unless you are facing the light and it is sunny outside, even then..
I have a Telephoto lens and also a wide angle lens and they are not cheap lenses. I also have all the UV filters and so on. Not to mention that the thread on the camera is PLASTIC ALONG WITH THE REST OF THE CAMERA, MEANING THAT ONCE YOU STRIP IT THAT'S IT. the entire camera is made of plastic, mine has not broke yet but it is just so cheaply made to have to pay so much for it.
This would probably be a good camera for someone who just wanted to have a digital camera that was easy and does not know about lighting and shadows and so on. As far as adding lenses to it to improve, that is out of the question.
Just research and know what you are getting.

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Summary: GREAT CAMERA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: I bought this the day after Thanksgiving with the dock. I have no complaints. I have taken tons of pictures of my newborn son, and almost all of them have come out perfect. A few have come out a little dark, but the software program enhanced them really well. Also, the ones that came out dark were taken with only lamplight. My husband (who can't use my olympus 35mm camera very well) had no problem figuring out this camera. It is so user-friendly!! We love this camera and will probably purchase Kodak in the future when we need another camera.

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Summary: I'm happy with it . . .
Review:
Got mine right after Thanksgiving and haven't had a lot of time to experiment with it.

I took it to a concert, and the photos in the low light didn't turn out very well, but I'm not sure that I've mastered how to use it in low light. "Regular" photos turn out great. I don't care for the software, but I think it's because I'm used to the one that came with my WINDOWS package.

I got the docking station and love the convenience of uploading without a cable. Way kewl on that.

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Summary: Easy to Use!
Review: This is my first digital camera, so I've got nothing to compare to. The software installation was easy, and I was taking pictures immediately. I've got the transfer dock, and that part is awesome too. I just put the camera on, push a button, and my pics are immediately transferred onto the computer and in the Kodak software for easy emailing, organizing or print ordering. The pictures are crisp and clear; however....they are a bit dark. I took some pictures during the daytime in a room that has dark walls, and even using the flash, the hue of everything was kind of abnormally dark orange/red. And, if it's dark, the flash makes objects in the pics really really bright white, almost like overflash.

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Summary: NOT FOR EBAY SELLERS
Review: I purchased this camera after my Olympus 1.2 Megapixel died after 5 years of hard use. If I could revive my Olympus, I would in a heartbeat. I am so very Disgusted with this Kodak camera. It is impossible to get a picture that doesn't look dark indoors. I sell items on ebay and the pictures I attempted to take of anything red came out very blurry. I read the entire manual and tried every combination of settings to try to improve the picture quality. The night vision also produces extremely blurry images. It is easy to use, and the software is easy, I liked the camera dock, but if you want good quality pictures, don't go with this camera. I am taking it back and spending the extra money on the Olympus, my first one never failed me.

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Summary: lots of pixels, ease of use, quality big prints, great price
Review:
I did extensive research on 5MP cameras and this one was consistently the highest rated for its class -- especially the price, ease of use and quality combined.

Best for: Novice to experienced amateur

Product Uses: Family / Travel / Special Events

Digicam Design: Point and Shoot

Picture Quality : Very High, 5.0-megapixel CCD

Print Sizes: 8x10 and larger

Mac and PC/Windows compatible + software.

According to imaging-resource.com: "Kodak's EasyShare digital cameras excel in user-friendliness, and offer good image quality in addition to their convenient setup and compact size. The DX4530 updates the line with a larger, 5.0-megapixel CCD that captures high-quality images with good detail. Although exposure control is fully automatic, the DX4530 performs surprisingly well in a variety of situations, and offers a few preset scene modes for shooting in low lighting or capturing action shots. A range of manually-selectable longer exposure times extends the camera's capabilities as well, without getting too complicated. If you're looking for a lot of pixels combined with ease of use, all at an attractive price, the DX4530 would be a good choice."

Also why it's great for novices to experienced amateurs: "Although the DX4530 offers only fully automatic white balance, Kodak's Color Science technology does a superb job of producing accurate color under almost any light source."

"The DX4530 squeezes into larger shirt and coat pockets, and comes with a wrist strap for carrying. The camera's compact design includes a retractable lens, protected by a removable plastic lens cap (a tiny strap tethers it to the camera body so you won't lose it). Though exposure features and overall setup are similar to previous EasyShare models (most notably the DX4330 model), the DX4530 boasts a larger, 5.0-megapixel CCD for capturing high resolution, print quality images, as well as smaller image sizes better suited for distributing via email."

Another review at Steve's Digicams concludes: "The DX4530 is an entry-level yet high resolution camera with a quality 3x optical zoom lens. This is a perfect camera for anyone that wants to easily capture sharp and well saturated pictures, indoors or out, with little or no prior experience. And with an average street price of $350 or less you won't need a bank loan to purchase one." It shoots "gorgeous prints" and "The bottom line on the DX4530 is that it captures very good images in a variety of sizes suitable for email use to wall-size enlargements. It's easy to use and is priced within the budgets of many consumers that previously would have only been able to buy a lower resolution camera.

A world class lens and powerful 5.0 MP combine to give you huge, stunning prints up to 20"x30" (50x75cm)

KODAK RETINAR Aspheric All-Glass Lens with 3X optical zoom

Bright indoor/outdoor display

Programmed scene modes and creative settings

Sharing is one-touch simple

Video and audio capture

And as Kodak shows on their home page: "J.D. Power and Associates ranked KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Cameras "Highest in Customer Satisfaction in the $200-$399 and the $400-$599 price ranges."

This is one of those cameras that will provide great shots and last for many years to come at a great price. The kodak site (and many others) retail it for $299, camera only. Because it's not the newest of the brand new, you can get a great deal on it in comparison to those that are the cutting edge, just-released models. Other 5MP cameras in this price range are nowhere near the quality, design or output.

The DX4530 makes for a great holiday gift that's not so hard on the wallet. This is one sweet camera especially for those who don't want to have to spend a lot of time reading tiny print, learning a million geek-tweaks -- it's easy to take it out and start shooting. Great for grandparents, newbies and bargain-hunters.

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Summary: Just Got It, But Love It - Buy it at WalMart online for $198
Review: I just got this camera, and so far it's great. Don't buy it here, though. WalMart has this, PLUS a docking station, PLUS a travel kit for $198.

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Summary: Easy, great quality, tons of features
Review: I love this camera, I've had it just over a year. It's the cheapest 5 megapixel I could find with enough features. Perfect for novices but also has a few other tweaks you can handle on your own for more control. The only drawback I can find is that it doesn't have a continous shot mode, that would be nice for catching a baby's many expressions. But otherwise all the other settings are wonderful. The easyshare software is truly easy, upgrades are free and simple online, I recommend at least 256MB SD card for more picture taking, I also recommend rechargeable batteries and not using the LCD screen for taking pictures, just for reviewing them. The batteries last REALLY LONG if not using the LCD screen. I take this camera everywhere and have used it for everything from ebay pics at low resolution to printing 11x14 and higher images with perfect clarity. Ofoto.com with kodak perfect touch processing is the best so far, I've also tried samsclub.com, walmart.com, and snapfish.com with varying results. ofoto is the best but they are more expensive. samsclub is the cheapest but not consistant results so far.

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Summary: Close ups are questionable.
Review: Fair camera for the price. I have found out that a close up of something that has text is blurry. I have a college with a similiar Cannon product. When I compare the pictures side to side the Cannon wins out. I have had a brand new out of the box Kodak 4 MP camera that I gave to a relative. After 15-17 pictures it kept saying the battery was dead. With every NEW battery replacement it kept saying the same thing. My faith in Kodak products is going down hill