Very impressed with this awsome digital. I have a Gateway T150 which is a waste of good money. This camera is far superior. The zoom is right on, and the color saturation really comes through. My partner took his on our recent trip and got awsome great nature shots of eagles and ospreys. Good enuff that he can sell them. My gateway was left in the dust, so I went out and bought this camera and found it is worth every penny. Anyone want to buy a gateway 5 megapix???

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I recieved this camera several months ago as a gift. I had never considered using a Kodak camera before as we were very happy with our Canon and had planned on purchasing a better model Canon Powershot. Well much to my surprise this camera is better than I could have imagined!

The macros I can get with this camera blow me away. The SLR like grip and style are VERY nice. The 10x optical zoom is amazing. I cannot be more thrilled with this camera.

My only complaint is, it does have some difficulty in low light indoor situations. This can be corrected for the most part through image manipulation software however. Outside shots are utterly amazing however.

This camera is a keeper. It is super afforable too. I highly recommend it for anyone, beginner to enthusiast!

ALERT: My favorite feature by far is the 6 shot burst. It lets you hold the trigger and take 6 pictures in 2 seconds. If you are trying to capture good action shots or get the perfect smile you need this. When the kids are playing or the parents are visiting I just hold the trigger. Take 20 or 30 shots and discard most of them. However, with this method you will capture photos that will make you the super-hero photographer of the family. The newer 5 megapixel camera cannot do 6 shots (only 5) because is doesn't have enough processing power to capture 6 shots at 5mp. Jumping to 5mp is only necessary if you are going to be printing poster sized pictures or if you don't like to aim. Then you can just blow up your pictures to see if you got anything good and crop out the rest.

This camera is awesome. It has terrific accessories. It is simple to use with automatic settings for your spouse who hates your tech toys.

Everybody raves over my photos. The camera gets most of the credit. It's also much cheaper than the newer kodak model.

Everybody I know who bought a camera with 3x optical is mad at themselves when they see what this 10x model can do.

In short, all the reviews that I read about this camera really solidified my decision to purchase this camera and since I did I have not been disappointed in the ease of use and being that it's a digital camera if you don't like the shot just delete it and take another one. I also purchased a 512MB memory card and this has increase my memory to over 130 shots in Better quality (3-star), but that can be boosted up to over 600 shots is you go down to the lowest quality possible (1-star). I take shots using the viewfinder rather than the LCD screen because using my face as a prop for my camera gives it a more steady platform instead of trying to hold the camera steady with just my hands as I look into the LCD screen.

I have used most of the features on the camera. The most used feature is the Sport setting because I take a lot of close up shots and this allows for the involuntary shaking that most of us have, especially me. I have also used the Burst mode, which takes up to six shots in quick order. I used this when my kids were riding their bikes in the day time. Using the Video feature is just too easy. Again, like the other reviewers had mentioned, don't expect video quality from this camera because it's a Camera. Buy yourself a Video Cam if you want the features, but this camera did very well in both daylight and lowlight for me.

All in all this has to be one of the best cameras I have ever had the privaledge to own and operate. My father also loved how much this camera can zoom in and get right "in your face" shots without having to get in anybody elses way.

Don't try to use the Sport setting in lowlight events and you're zooming in. I tried to and the shots came out very dark, probably due to the fast shutter speed. You'd probably be better off using the Manual Modes to get the settings just right. That's the next feature I'll try. Good camera. Can't get disappointed even if I tried.

I bought this camera because of the Schneider lens. Schneider usually makes lenses for view cameras and medium format cameras. My other camera is a Hasellblad. The lens is as good as I had hoped. It provides all of the crispness that can be had in a 4MP image.

When using this camera, keep in mind that the full zoom (optical + digital) is equivalent to a 1320mm lens on a 35mm camera. This setting is not suitable for hand held photography. If you don't use a tripod or other support you shuld expect blurred images. Even the optical only max. of 380mm is not considered a good bet for hand held pictures.

The most important missing feature is a cable (or wireless remote) release. When you do use a tripod with such a light camera you don't want your hand causing it to wiggle.

I Love this camera and the picture quality. The 10x optical zoom blows any 3x away and is worth any extra money. this camera has many extra features to enhance many ways you may want to take pictures. My only disapponitment is that either the zoom doesn't work in video mode or the manual doesn't explain how to use it. I believe the zoom is only for pictures. But it is still a great camera, just not perfect.

I've had this camera for 7 months. I like it, but I'm not completely pleased with it. There are some things I don't like about it: 1) It has some trouble focusing, most times in low light, you might get a blurry picture sometimes; 2) It takes too long to focus; 3) In low light, black doesn't always look completely black; 4) Its flash isn't so good. It also has good features: 1) Great zoom; 2) Resolution; 3) PASM mode is good; 4) Very easy to use; 5) Can use accesories (slave flash, filters, etc.); 6) Monster LCD screen.

This camera is good, but in my opinion it is best for daylight photography rather than night (indor/outdor).

Great camera, nice large screen, great resolution and color.
Worst Software anywhere on earth. I would not reccomend this camera based solely on the software. It is impossible to do simple things like hook it up to a computer and drag your pictures into the folders that you want to put them into. You are forced to use kodaks rotten software and lousy drivers to hook it up, spend half a day finding where it decided to put your pictures then doing it again. lousy on windows 98, 2000, macintosh 9.22 and Os X. Avoid like the plaque, do not think you can simply work around this issue.

This camera does indeed have respectable images, useful zoom, and a great LCD display. As with all Kodaks, however, it lacks severely in the software department.

http://www.assassinationscience.com/johncostella/kodak/

From its first digital cameras, Kodak has forced owners to use its bloated, unstable software. The software runs and consumes resources constantly, and can cause a computer to lock up or crash. Other cameras simply use Windows drivers & utilities.

Picture capture and colors are above average, but they are compressed severely in storage, even on the best setting. The highest quality pictures from this 4 megapixel camera are half the size of those from my 3 megapixel Canon!

Movies are only 320x240 (half size of my ancient Canon), and are stored in the proprietary Quicktime .MOV format. You have no control over the compression of the movies, and they're incompatible with Windows Media Player or anything but Apple hardware/software. It is convenient that movie length is only limited by your storage card.

Comparing this camera to a Gateway!?!? Gateway is not an imaging company, digital or otherwise. Compare this to a Fuji, Nikon, or Canon.

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The Kodak DX6490 camera is a quite respectable camera. It's most noticable fault is it's poor low light focus problem which they have changed in the newest model. The software problems are very simple to solve. Don't use the software. Windows XP can handle all the transfer of photos from the camera easily and Adobe photoshop has an entry level free program that does quite nicely. As for the complaints about the video shortcomings, Isn't this a still camera that will take videos as an added attraction? If you want good video buy a video camera.

For a long time I've had a little baby normal camera. Finally, I bought myself a digital camera to see what all the fuss was. And now I know.This is a great camera.

Pros:
> Amazing memory. I took over 400 pictures and still had room for more.
> Has an LCD screen, which really helps out night to see what you're taking pictures of.
> An incredible (almost overwhelming) selection of styles to take pictures. You have night pics, normal, manual, portait, camera...I could go on for ever.
> Disturbingly good zoom. You can zoom as far as to see the color of someone's eyes at at least 100yds. away. The zoom on this camera is scary good.
> For camera mode, the videos created are surprisingly clear with good sound. This is a great camera to double as a camcorder.
> Normally this camera takes excellent pictures, but, there are...

Cons:
> A wee bit bulky. Easy to hold in one's hand, but difficult to shove in a camera bag.
> The time lapse from the moment you press down on the picture button and the time the camera takes the shot is a little bit too long for my liking.
> Sometimes, the camera has a really difficult time to focus on stuff.
> While on camcorder mode, you cannot zoom in or out of a shot.
> If you're taking a picture into the sun, the picture comes out a little bit funky looking.

I'm being a little bit negative. I should stay on the positive. This is an amazing, stunning camera, worth every penny. I love it, and won't be buying a new digital anytime soon because I am really happy with this one. A must-have for any tourist on a trip or photography loving dork like me.

This is my 2nd Digital camera (3rd if you count my digital Camcorder, a Canon Optura 200mc which also takes pretty nice still photos) but I wanted a new digital camera just for better quality still photos. I got that and more with this camera! I came on here to read customer reviews after seeing the camera on sale at Circuit City. For the price I can't beleive all of the features, my favorite being the option to take pictures in black and white or sephia, or the timer button and the ability to take pictures in quick succession for sports, or my daughter on her swing! the picture quality is incredible. to round out the whole package I just finished creating my first album through the Kodak website (the software is included) and e-mailed an invitation to friends and family to look at it. I had figured i would probably join shutterfly or similar to do what the kodak website offers for free! I know some reviewers complained about the software but I experienced no problems whatsoever. I don't know how much space the pictures took up, i'm just not that computer savvy to really care. I do know i've got plenty of space available but I suppose if it was a problem the software offers an option to burn your albums to Dvd. if you are looking for an easy to use camera with alot of incredible features at a great price look no further!

I just came back from vacation & took 250 pictures. They came out great! Everybody that saw my camera loved it. I'm very happy with it!

I bought my first DX6490 about two years ago. It has produced some great results and some not-so-great. Biggest problem - lag, esp. indoors. Recycle and "boot-up") time isn't great either. Some fuzzy pics indoors w/o flash. The little wheel to turn it on / select mode is stiff.

For all that - I just bought another for my daughter. For price and quality I couldn't find anything close. The 10X zoom was a big factor. Lens quality. Sound on the video (some in the price range had no sound).

So - I like it; very often the biggest problem is behind the camera. Some pics (more later) at http://www.keith.crossley.name/Travel. My daughter's a better photographer; wait till I get hers up.

KMC

This was the first proper digital camera I've bought. I fell in love with it at first, but as I learned more about cameras and wanted to do more things, I noticed its shortcomings.

It's a very nice camera for the price, but there a couple cons that really got me:

- The autofocus gets confused. While trying to focus, it sometimes gets in focus but then changes and locks in blurry (especially when trying to take close-ups).

- While it has a couple things you can set manually, it really doesn't have enough. (Especially with the dodgy AF.) I'd recommend going to a store and trying all the settings before buying it.

very good camera, nice amount of features, the night mode could have been better,pictures show a high amount of detail even when using the optical zoom. The ability to choose color settings and the large display were greatly appreciated. Most ppl rated the camera lower than it deserves cause of the software it comes with but what they should realise is that use of the software is optional you can always use other programs to obtain your pics from the camera.

I have found this to be a very high-quality camera. The 10X zoom makes for exceptional pictures. It is of the same quality and versatility as an SLR.

We love this camera. It is so easy to use and takes beautiful photographs. My husband had a professional photographer tell him that he was impressed with the photos he took with this camera! You really don't have to know much about cameras to use this one and the screen is large so you can see your pictures better after you take them. The best camera we have ever had. Thanks.

This is a great camera at a great price and free shipping you can't beat it not even at Wal Mart LOL. I have two of these cameras, I just purchesed some filters and extra lens for it and it's better than my SLR most of the time

This is my second Kodak EasyShare digital camera. I purchased this model primarily for its 10x optical zoom. It took me a bit to get used to the EVF though. I shot over 200 photos while on vacation in Maine and the battery held up fine. I did purchase an extra battery to have on hand when I need it. I am learning how to use all the other options and have taken some incredible photos.

I bought this camera a couple of weeks back. I took more than a couple of hundreds of photos by now and they really cameout wonderful. The image sharpness is stunning. 10X zoom is more than enough for my level of photographer.

I read some reviews about transferring image to computer. I have absolutely no issues transferring images to my computer. It happened within a minute. I like the software that came along with the camera. I am using 512MB SD Card to store pictures. Lot of room for photos.

I try to upload some snaps here. Overall, its a wonderful camera with stunning image qualities. So, 5*s :)

So easy to use I can't beleive it. I am not good with gadgets at all. The more basic the better. With this camera I have the option to be basic or detailed with my photos. That's a great choice that Kodak has given me! I did a lot of research before buying a camera with Consumer Reports and other resources before I bought. It took me over two months to compile my information and purchase this camera. I'm glad I waited. My daughter has just returned her second camera (not a Kodak) due to problems she was having with them. Too bad I didn't use the same process when picking my ex-husband! :)

This was my first digital camera so I didn't really know what to expect. I suppose my greatest hope was that it would take great quality pictures with little or no input from me.
And it does a pretty good job of that, for what I have discovered is a really good price.
The reasons it doesn't quite earn that fifth star are;
1) The dial is pretty stiff
2) Exposure and processing time is slow (don't have your one-year-old son do something cute or funny shortly after taking a photo. Make him wait five seconds.)
3) Indoor shots without sufficient light are either blurred (if you don't use the flash) or have a very dark background (if you do).

I'm amazed at the pictures I've taken. The printer dock photo quality is the best as well.

This camera is a fantastic entry level camera for someone beginning to explore digital photography. The controls are standard and very user friendly, and the photo quality is very good. The manual controls seem tricky at first, but after reading the page in the manual about them they're very easy to use and understand. Yet another A+ product from Kodak!

The ad sounded great. The viewer screen is sharp bright but the focus was the worst I have ever sceen. On a standard landscape shot with auto, it too 10-15 seconds to be ready. When trying Close-ups it never went green(Ready). I took the camera to a high end camera shop to see if I was doing something wrong. They said was the camera and they won't even sell the DX6490. Back to my Canon and Fuji.

After a month of research I have found a dream camera. The picture quality is perfect for me (an average user)I feel as if I can do so much more than before. The powerful zoom takes some getting used to but reading the manual helped out, and when it works it amazes me just how much I can zoom in. The video quality is great too. The easyshare software that came with the camera is hard to use, but that takes nothing away from this camera. I just don't use the software and find that works best. Thanks for all the reviews on this camera they came in very handy and you (most) were right.

This camera developed an autofocus problem during warranty and was fixed. The same problem developed out of warranty and the repair was quoted at $175. Total garbage. I'll never buy Kodak again.

I own a DX 6490 for two years, I have use it in different circunstances and scenarios, I think is a very reliable camera with some outstandings features (for the camera price) like the 10x zoom and the photos shapeness, the 10X optical zoom is something difficult to find in a low-price camera, I know that it is not perfect but I think is good enough for the price payed for it (back in 2003 were about 400$). The photos quality is pretty good enough I have published some of my pictures on magazines and they look "professional" also I have printed some of them and the result is very good, more than what I expected, ofcourse before sending the pictures to printing I did some corrections with Photoshop or ACDSee but thats was just to find the perfection and to correct photografer mistakes not camera flaws.

If I have to point some flaws of the camara I have to say that the main problem is the: fast secuence shooting to fast moving objects, because after the first picture is taken the LCD goes black until the camera process that picture (4-5 seconds) I can shoot more pictures but without looking through the LCD so I have to "guess" were to aim (remember that the object I'm shooting is moving) and that could generate some empty photos or "cut" objects. Also if I shoot five or six pictures in fast secuence the camera would need some 20 seconds to processing all the pics and be ready for the next pictures, in some ocassions that time is just too much (in my case that is a problem, specially when I shoot airplanes flying).

About the camera I have to say that the battery is also excellent for me, I have tested it several times to the limit, the battery fully loaded can be good enough for taking between 350 and 400 pictures within some 6 hours with the camera on (obviously using the flash would reduce the number of pictures), thats is equal at the 16MB internal memory and an 256MBs SD memory card almost fulled (so over 260MBs in total), for me that is just enough for a long day of taking pictures free of thinking in the battery life or in the memory space, if you buy a 512MBs you would have to know that it wont be possible to full it whithin a battery load, so the appropiated SD card is the 256MBs, but if you are planing to use your camera in several days trips(without taking a laptop to download the pictures) a 512MBs SD memory card would give you more space (so if a 256MB gives up to 350pics a 512MBs would provide some 700 pics).
I also recommend to buy the Kodak leather small bag, it is just great for carring the camera on the belt or with the shoulder strap.

I decided to buy this camera close to a year ago because a friend had one, and I love it. (I replaced a lower MP camera I had) We use it all the time for family pictures as well as my son's football games. This is where the zoom and action/sports mode come in handy (no more pictures of the whole field, and using a magnifying glass to find the "star" of the picture).

With my older camera I always had problems with the AA batteries draining very fast. This camera has a rechargeable battery, that I have probably only had to charge about four times in the last 10 months, and I have taken hundreds of pictures. The preview screen is also large enough to actually be able to see the pictures.

I always have people asking me about the camera and where I found it. I have been very pleased with this camera, and am not looking for a replacement any time soon!

I have had mine for 2 years, and never a problem. I've taken it out with me camping and hiking dozens of times, and while I take great care never to drop it it has bounced around in backpacks and is quite scuffed from use.

It's easy, takes amazing pictures, and it's never malfunctioned on me. I've taken (and kept, at least) almost 5 GB worth of photos. It also takes newer large-capacity memory cards.

ONE complaint I have is the way it turns on. It's on a wheel, which I find a touch annoying, and is fixed in newer versions.

When I bought this camera it was $400, and worth it. THe fact that I see it for $175 here is a total steal - you won't regret it!!

This camera is a very good camera for what it is. I have taken some great shots that have made excellent 8 x 10'S. The fact that it has the capability to use an external flash really helped with night time action shots. I shoot football and racing and it has worked for both. The only complaint with the racing photography was there is some shutter delay but if you pan with the subject it does a decent job. If you learn to use the manual modes on the camera you can adapted to most photography situations. I pushed this camera to its limits for over 7,000 shots and videos combine. The video mode is nice and does a decent job. As far as durability it is great I have droped it, subjected it to intense amounts of dust and dirt, and temperature changes and it has held up great. Although the battery does tend to drian faster in colder temperatures. Overall for a point and shoot it is very adaptable and can shoot in various conditions.

We have had this camera for over a year now. We have had previous good experiences with kodak cameras, so when we bought this one we were confident that it would take great pics. What a disappointment when we realized that it takes horrible lowlight pictures (I mean, really bad!). Outside in perfect daylight, the pictures are clear and really great. Inside or outside in lower light settings, the pictures do NOT turn out at all. I would not buy this camera knowing what I know now. Too bad - Kodak had our loyalty until this experience! We are planning a trip across the US this summer and are going with a different brand hoping for better overall picture quality as we treasure our family pictures and want good quality for them. Our advise is to not buy this - it is not worth the price.

I've had this camera for 2 years this Christmas. Overall, for the price it is pretty descent. The biggest problem I have with it is that indoor pictures are always grayish, unless in a super bright area, with like flouresent lights!
Outdoor pictures are great. To sum it up, great for beginners, and very well lit outdoor settings.

I bought this camera new, and it is worth every penny. I've used it for photos for many websites, personal pix of family, friends and pets, and every picture turns out great. The multiple autofocus options, various settings for daytime, flash, night, sport and portrait photography make picture taking almost fool-proof. Plus, the video cam is great for those times when I just want to pick up a quick short video without hauling out the full-size video camera. The rechargeable battery lasts a long time between charges, so I can take tons of pictures without worrying about losing power. This workhorse lives up to the Kodak reputation.

I have had this camera for a little over 2 years, and it still takes better pictures than most other point and shoot digital cameras out there. I'm not a professional photographer or even a very serious amateur, but with this camera I have been able to get great shots of families, little kids, animals, sports, flowers, close-ups, landscapes, and fireworks . . . it even outshoots the cameras my other family members own, and they spent extra money to get higher resolution cameras with even more zoom power. It doesn't compare to an SLR, but it wasn't designed to.

I recently bought an ultra-compact point-and-shoot camera at a "day after Thanksgiving" sale, thinking it would be an easier-to-transport alternative to the Kodak. Even though it has higher resolution, I still rarely use it and wind up taking the Kodak with me anyway. The picture quality is so much better that I don't care how much the camera weighs or how big it is. I bought this camera because of the big lens, not in spite of it. If you read the manual and learn to operate the PASM functions, you can get good shots in almost any light.

This camera is pretty durable - like any other well-used camera, it's been (accidentally) dropped, subjected to high and low temperatures, gotten water on it, and been handled by several kids, and it still works just as well as the day I bought it. It's survived 2 years of day camps, fairs, cooking lessons, and even family Christmas dinners. Everybody wants to borrow this camera, even though most of them own newer, more expensive cameras. The battery lasts an amazingly long time - you will find if you do buy a small camera that runs on disposable alkaline batteries, the extra weight and space you thought you saved will be taken up by spare batteries.

A brief warning: to get great photos out of this or any other camera, digital or film, takes PRACTICE. You should always try using the camera yourself before you buy it, even if it's just in the camera department at a store. I must warn you that if you don't know much about photography, it won't matter what kind of camera you buy - knowing how to compose a shot, how a camera works, and how to edit photos are vital to getting outstanding pictures.

One thing I would suggest is this: don't waste your time installing the software - buy a cheap USB card reader to transfer your pictures to the computer. Better yet, make sure your next computer has a built-in card reader. It saves a lot of time, and if you want to do a lot of editing the included software has only very limited options. I have found that it's also difficult to find photos that have been stored using the Kodak software if you want to open them in other applications. That is the only reason I gave it four stars instead of five.

I recently thought about upgrading my camera, but other than the newer SLRs I haven't found anything better that is reasonably priced.

this digital camera is easy to use. of course, you must read the owner's manual to use it properly. it is a bit bulky, but it takes good pictures and , yes, you can share your pixs with friends and family.

I picked this camera over 3 years ago and am still using it, and selling some of the pictures I take. The depth and clarity of this camera is almost as good as my Rebel xti but whereas one is a serious camera, the kodak is my hiking, kayaking, biking, camping and everyday camera. It's taken quite a few bumps and knocks and bounced back.
Not to heavy or cumbersome, a fantastic camera. As a matter of fact I'm actually looking to buy another one for my son.

I was given this camera as a graduation present in 2005 and I still have it and it still works, it is fantastic. I have taken many pictures with it, never yet had to buy a new battery for it, and as for the software not the best out there but it really istn't that difficult to use as many reviews say. There are other tools out there where you don't have to even hook up your computer and camera together. This tool converts your memory card into a USB port and downloads all the pics. I would recomend this camera to anyone it is really a great camera to use.