I agree with the glowing reviews in that the color and ease of use of this camera are great. However, I've had it for 2 months and of course the dreaded orange battery lock door snapped. My wife and I baby this thing and have only charged it about 4 times and already it snapped. This appears to be a big problem. Yes, the larger battery/memory card door appears to hold it in. I say appears because it seems like it shakes around and that can't be good coming and going with the contacts. I have no faith in Kodak but I will try to call them tomorrow. I have little hope because I feel I will be without a camera for 2 weeks to a month minimum, and they may send me a remanufactured unit. $300 I pay for a remanufactured unit. I am very disappointed. My original 5 rating shoots down to a 2 because of shoddy plastic parts.

After a couple of months of research and temporizing, I took the decision over the weekend on which digital camera to buy to replace my aging Kodak 2MP model. My new digicam? Another Kodak, the DX7440.

(...)

A few months ago I was looking for a camera for my mom. Since she's somewhat of a technophobe, I wanted something simple. And since your close-up vision starts to go south with age, I wanted something with a big LCD. I also wanted something that about the same size as her old film camera. I brought her to Best Buy and we looked at a bunch of cameras... from Olympus, Canon, Sony, and Kodak. I ended up getting her the DX7440, even before I'd reviewed it.

I'm no technophobe, but I went to look at the camera and was plenty impressed. The LCD screen is huge and high resolution. Life Jeff's mom, my close-up vision isn't what it used to be; compared to the two Canons, the Kodak LCD won in a walk. I found the Kodak's menus much easier to read than the Canons'.

But that wasn't the only thing that made the Kodak win. Not only were the Canons' menus hard to read for me, they were unfamiliar. Doubtless my learning curve would have been fairly short, but I already knew the Kodak's menus. Also, the "scene" customization for the Kodak was slightly more comprehensive and scenes are very easy to select.

The Kodak was praised in reviews for its extremely short shutter lag, short shot-to-shot time, and, importantly to me, its low-light performance, including that it would focus even below 1 lux. Its specs in these categories were superior to the Canons'. Both cameras offer full-manual operation, though neither allow manual focusing. The Kodak permits time exposure up to 64 seconds, four times as long as the Canons.

Nonetheless, everything involves tradeoffs. For the Kodak I gave up AA-battery power; the Kodak uses a KLIC-5000 or 5001 proprietary batteries. The 1050 mAh-5000 battery is included and I bought a 5001, 1700-mAh second battery. So far, though, the OEM battery is doing well.

I also gave up some compactness. The Kodak is noticeably larger than the Canons, though not massively larger. So the Kodak is not quite as "pocketable" as the Canon models -room for that big LCD has to come from somewhere. OTOH, the Kodak's larger form factor makes room for dedicated buttons on top for controlling flash, focus and exposure, which I have already found very useful.

Two features the Kodak has that the Canons lack is a diopter-focus knob (again, important for my presbyopic eyes) and a shuttle-jog dial on the top-right rear for easy manual customization. You can also save a manual setting as a custom set, enabling you to create your own scene mode. I don't think you can do this on the Canons.

Both cameras take video with sound. The Kodak will take VGA (640X480) size movies, but only at a jerky 15 frames per second. It also takes 320X240 video at 24 fps, which is 4/5th full speed. That video looks pretty nice actually, but it has less resolution than the VGA mode. Both modes are superior to the Canons, and both modes on the Kodak will record to the limit of your SD card. A high-speed card is not necessary. On my 512kb card I can record more than 45 minutes of 320/240 video, not too shabby! The Canons' recording lengths are limited to 30 seconds in VGA, at an even more miserable 10 fps, and three minutes at 320/240 at 15 fps. Clear winner: Kodak, and you don't need a high-speed SD card to record either mode.

But there is a serious drawback to the Kodak package: the included Easyshare software simply refuses to install on my computer. Judging from the Kodak forums online, I'm not the only one with that problem. I have other photo-management software. HP's ImageMixer was included on my computer, so I'm not out of luck, and the free-download Infraview takes care of redeye, editing and color management. (Speaking of redeye, DC Resource said that it was a real problem on the Canons, very little on the Kodak.) But doggone it, I paid for Easyshare and I want to use it - it's supposed to be a very good package, anyway. (The Kodak help page was not helpful.)

(...)

This is one of the best digital cameras I've used, and I've worked with a few in my career. Nice, big viewing screen for framing, quick shutter speed, and easy to use. You don't have to be made of stone to hold the machine still enough to get crystal-clear shots, and the camera is compact enough to tote around on vacation or fit into an average-sized briefcase. (You can also use it to make short video clips. While this is not a feature I use on a frequent basis, it's a fun perk to have.)

I did alot of research before buying this camera, and this model has gotten good reviews from almost every authority I consulted before buying. You won't regret it - it's definitely worth the money. Many cameras that sell for more don't match the features this model offers.

A little background: I currently have 2 film cameras: a 70s-era fully
manual SLR 35mm with a variety of lenses and a point-n-shoot compact
35mm. Like most, I love the exposure flexibility and lens options on
the SLR but the simplicity of the other is useful on most occasions.
So, of course, I'm looking for the best of both worlds.

The key things I was looking for in a camera:
(in order of importance)
- excellent prints up to 8x11"...which basically means a minimum
of 4M-pixel resolution, allowing for some cropping of the shots
- at least 3x optical zoom
- shoot 640x480 video without an arbitrary length limit (subject to
the available memory, of course).
- print photos without a computer
- largeer than average size screen (>2")
- macro mode - ability to shoot very close-up shots
- full-manual mode - allow control over all aspects of the
shot, just like a high-end 35mm camera
- assisted-manual mode - choose one key setting, such as shutter
speed, and the camera will optimize the other settings for the
best shot

After much online research and two trips to the local camera shop, I
ended up with a Canon camera and printer. The salesperson had WRONGLY
told me there was no video length limit. But even though the built-in
memory was enough for several minutes of video, it would cut off after
30 seconds for no apparent reason. Additionally, the printer could
only print from the camera, not the computer, which I discovered after
several hours of frustration. I was glad that I bought it locally - I
returned both items. Incidentally, I bought them at the local Wolf
Camera. While it could be had cheaper online, the price differential
was not much and the service was great.

I ended up with a Kodak DX7440 and Easyshare Printer/Dock. I also bought
a 512M expansion card for the camera. Total cost ~$600. Normally this
would be a little pricey for my taste. But with the arrival of the
kids, the upcoming holidays with the grandparents visiting and a small
windfall in our pockets, we decided it would be well spent. It was.

Kodak's DX-models are the enthusiast line. One step above the consumer
line (CX), but one below the pro line (Z). This translates to a
professional-grade lens, but still a compact size.

Size
It is small, but not tiny. About the size of most point-n-shoot 35mm
cameras. IMO, if it was any smaller, it would be too small to hold
comfortably. For reference, I have slightly small hands for a 5'10"
male. It is a little thick for pants pockets (except cargo-style pants)
but fits nicely in a jacket pocket.

Screen
The 2.2" screen is large enough to view pics without squinting.
Coupled with the "favorites" gallery, it's a great way to show off
your pics if you happen to have the camera with you. It seems to
be bright enough for viewing anywhere, but I have used it only a
few times outdoors.

Ease-of-use
After demonstration by the salesperson, I have rarely consulted
the manual (maybe never?). The on-screen display and help are
very intuitive. The most-frequently used photo options (flash
setting, burst and normal/macro/lanscape) are on the top
of the camera. The zoom is right in front of the shutter button.
The camera modes and menu/review navigation are all controlled
with a dial and joystick that is intuitive, but probably too
small for fat-fingered-folk. I would have to rate the ease-of-use
as excellent.

Auto-mode
According to the reviews, this camera has one of the best "auto" modes
- which is very point-and-shoot. In my experience, most pictures in
typical situations come out very well. It has a no-red-eye flash mode
that works very well. Except, of course, that the double-flash tends
to make people blink and distracts kids. The Easyshare software (on the
computer) does an excellent job of removing red-eye with a click of a
button - so I rarely use the no-red-eye flash mode. However, this
editing is not available without the computer, so when I'm planning
to print directly from the camera, the no-red-eye is a necessity.

Macro-mode
The macro-mode (very-close-up) is pretty darn good - they claim a
minimum focal distance of 3.9", which I have not confirmed but
I think I've come close to that.

Scenes
It has 16 scene modes, such as daylight-beach, night, sunset,
snow, portrait, indoor-party, sport, text, fireworks, museum,
backlight, etc. These are very handy because giving the camera
a 'hint' about the environment you are shooting in greatly
increases the photo quality in difficult environments. I've
only used a few so far (backlight, party), but they worked well.
I didn't compare them to "auto" mode on the same picture.

Video
With the expansion memory, it will shoot almost 30 minutes of 640x480
video at ~15fps. Although I don't remember it mentioned in the specs,
I seems to have anti-shake compensation because the vids seem steadier
than my hand. Unfortunately, the native format is quicktime (.mov)
which none of the grandparents computers had installed. So I also
needed some software to convert to a more Windows-friendly format.
I wondered if I would really use the video features - they have been
great for the intended usage - sending vids of the boys to the grand-
parents. While we send them plenty of pics, I think they really love
to be able to see (and hear) the kids playing, rolling, sitting, etc.

Printing
The print quality for 4x6" prints are excellent quality, IMO. They
look as good as any 35mm shots I've ever produced, anyway. Printing
from the camera directly to the printer is pretty easy. Dock, turn on,
choose picture, choose size, print. You can print 1 4x6, 2 3x4s,
4 2x3s or 8 2x1.3s on a single sheet. The special paper/print
cartridge packs cost $25 for 40 prints. This comes to 60c per print,
which is kinda pricey. However, since we never print a picture we
don't really like, I'm not sure we are spending much more per picture
than with film. The instant gratification is nice when visiting
friends and grandparents can take the pictures home with them.

Summary
Obviously, I'm happy with the purchase. I'm sure there are cameras
that take equally nice pictures and cost less. And the Canon printer
cost significantly less per print to operate. But for the combination
of features I was looking for, this camera/printer was a great choice.

This is my third digigal camera and a good value. A good balance between zoom and MP. If you have a spare battery and change it quickly, you will not lose the date - I suggest you buy one. Also buy a large 512 memory. You will not be disappointed.

As a serious hobbyist used to shooting with a Minolta SLR with both auto and manual modes and a big telephoto zoom lens, I waited for the digital cameras to drop in price and rise in quality and features. On the recommendation of my professional photographer friends who said, "Hey, in 2-3 years, it'll be obsolete, and you'll want a new one", I decided that I'd spend around $200 for the camera.

As advertised, the DX744O takes great pictures, is easy to use, and a snap to transfer images from camera to my computer, even without a dock! It also fits on my standard tripod, which means that I'm going out to shoot fireworks on the Fourth of July!

The camera gives me everything that my SLR did except for a 300mm telephoto, which is okay because I can always take long shots with the SLR.

This camera rules!!!
I was a little hesitant at first and wasnt sure to go with KODAK other than brands like Sony or Cannon. I took my time and did some research regarding my specific needs (I am not a pro-photographer, just aficionado). It really paid off!!!
If your looking for a USER-FRIENDLY, inexpensive and really really HIGH QUALITY digital, this is your best bet 100%
I got a 256 Memory Card with it and thats more than enough for a complete vacations worth of great pictures (almost 400 pics!).
The quality of the pictures and the wide variety of settings makes this baby ideal for almost any occasion.
You cannot go wrong with this Camera, I also reccomend you get the case, it is pretty nifty and comes in handy for under 15$.

Having used a Fuji Finepix 2300 camera for almost 5 years now, I was ready to upgrade to a newer technology camera. The main features I was looking for was 3-4 megapixel resolution and 4-5X optical zoom and 3-5x digital zoom. A movie mode would also be nice. I looked for several months before finally deciding on the DX7440 from Kodak. Kodak came highly recommended from friends and various online reviews.

I purchased the camera and have been using it regularly for the past 10 days or so. Now that I have had an opportunity to use the camera, I can honestly say it is an utter disappointment. It is being returned to the store from where I purchased it this afternoon for a full refund. Picture quality is a disgrace. Out of approximately 200 photos taken, perhaps 20 of them yielded something remotely acceptable. Perhaps my unit is not functioning correctly, but most pictures are so blurry that they aren't even worth keeping. The settings are not user friendly. After multiple attempts to work through the instruction manual and set the camera to the optimum settings for my photos, the camera still took blurry photos. Very frustrating to say the least. Movie mode isn't very clear either, even when set on the highest quality.

Oh, my battery clip also broke off the first time I took the battery out to recharge it. Poor design. The battery cover seems to hold the battery in securely, so I do not know why they even bother with the flimsy plastic clip.

The only good feature of the camera is Kodak's Easyshare software. It was a joy to use. Kodak's statement that you can get borderless 4x6 prints with any inkjet printer is false, however. I am using a new HP inkjet printer and the Easyshare software, even when set in accordance with the instructions will not print borderless (I am even using Kodak's print media).

All in all, a very disappointing experience. I will continue searching for a suitable replacement for my Fuji (which takes better photos than this Kodak even though the Fuji is only 2.1MP and has no optical zoom).

I can't tell you how much I LOVE this camera! Sure, there are a few flaws (explained later), but overall, this camera is awesome; a full 98 of 100. I bought this camera nearly 8 months ago, and I've had maybe three times where I couldn't figure out how to get a GREAT picture. Not just a good picture, but a GREAT picture! I've used the auto settings indoors and out, the movie video to record the kids playing in the [high glare] snow and videos of rushing rivers, catching fish; I've used the fireworks setting (and actually turned out some beautiful photos of fireworks!) Try that out on any other camera. The multi-picutre ("like a model") setting where you take 6 or 9 photos in immediate succession has produced some terrific shots I would have otherwise missed using my regular camera. I wish I could show you the zoom capabilities - we went to the mountains, and I used the "mountains" setting, and it was incredible. I've never run out of space for my pictures, and I've had several hundred of them at a time, including videos.

The software that comes with the camera is great, too! I'd been using Adobe Photoshop for nearly two years, but now I use the Kodak Easy Share instead. Red eye? Click. Now they're blue eyes. Photo dull? Click. It's autoadjusted. The only software adjustment I'd make it to auto click the zoom in and out feature, or by keystroke, but hey, maybe it does and I just haven't found it yet. I don't like the file folder settings very much, because when I renamed them later, it couldn't find it. (Adobe can find it...)

I really wanted a "larger" camera that fit my hands, and wouldn't get confused with my cell phone in my bag, but was small at the same time. I like the "adjustable" view finder, where I can set it to my very own vision characteristics, not the "generic" 20/20 vision. I also like the easy turn of the settings, but locked in place so I don't mess up. Can you tell I LIKE THIS CAMERA!!!!

The downs sides: Like others, the re-sestting of the date everytime you take out the battery is just nonsense, and frankly, well below Kodak's standard. I didn't think it would bother me, as I though how often would I take out the battery? I never took out the other ones.... Well, if you want to recharge the battery, you take it out! (Or you can buy an adapter, ranging from $25 to $200, depending on what else you might want it to do, like print, sort, etc.) Normally, I like the date on my photos, but the automatic date on this camera is HUGE and bright yellow. Too big, especially when you crop the photo and get only a partial date. So I turn it off, and self date when I upload to a website, or on my own disc.

I LOVE the quick shutter response -- no more "lost" shots while the camera readied itself or focused; but I do not love the time it takes to re-ready itself after showing a preview. But I can turn that off if I like.... but I do like seeing the preview to make sure I captured the shot I wanted.

I have not been able to get a good, distant indoor shot, say at a graduation setting. I can get the lighting right, but without a tripod, I cannot get it sharp enough. So, I've given up on that! But I haven't tried all the settings yet; I imagine there's one that will work.

I've had the fortunate experience of shopping for a digital camera for my son; and guess what -- even 8 months later, I $100 cheaper than advertised at CompUSA; new in box, full warranty. Perhaps an unadvertised special?

Thanks; enjoy.

I really enjoy the fast speed of this camera. Previous digital cameras that I have had took way too long to focus and take the picture. It does seem that the focus is better if I give the camera enough time to properly focus, but it will take the picture quickly when I need to capture a fleeting instant (probably by using a default focus setting).

Be careful when inserting the battery, however! The battery clip is flimsy and easily broken. We had to exchange our camera for a new one after only a few days because the clip broke. We have not had any more problems since, but we handle battery changes very carefully. Fortunately, the battery charge lasts a long time. We are ordering the larger 1700 mAh battery to reduce the frequency of battery changes. Of course, another alternative is to buy a docking station, which charges the battery while still in the camera.

I purchased this camera after also considering a Canon. My wife already has the software for Kodak, so this made the decision an easy one. The camera is easy to use and downloading pictures is a breeze. Daytime shots are very clear and the camera is comfortable. On the negative side, though, indoor and nighttime shots are poor. Overall, a good camera for the price that i paid from Amazon.

I love my Kodak. It's easy to use, and the picture quality is outstanding. I took it to the Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls, Canada, and took photots that look like they were clipped out of a magazine. I've only encountered one problem with the camera: The plastic piece that is supposed to hold the battery snuggly in place snapped off. The piece is truly uneccesary, as the battery is sufficently held in place by the battery door, but none-the-less, the piece did break. I still rate this camera at 4 stars, though, because I am thrilled with the quality of the pictures I've taken with it.

I take very good pictures, and is very quickly to turn on and turn off, the zoom is explendit, in fact, is a high quality camera for all users. The problem, the flash is very stronge and, sometimes, the indoors pictures look so white. Sorry for my bad english...

I almost suffered apoplexy the last time I went to buy a digital camera. There are so many to choose from in varying prices and functionality.

I am by no means a professional photographer and do not profess to know much about cameras, but here is my amateur run-down:

PROS:

*Battery lasts a long time
*Flash pictures are relatively fast
*Easy to use
*Easy to get pictures off the camera. I didn't even install the software.
*Picture quality is very clear
*Many fun picture-taking options like: closeup, self-portrait, night, long distance, etc
*The MOVIE CLIPS are so cool! It actually works well and the sound is good too...for voices at least. Movies are in .mov format (QuickTime)
*Cropping in PhotoShop yields great results

CONS
*Sometimes, the flash makes the focal point of your picture look great, but the background is very dark. Now...this may not be an actual CON to this camera. It could just be that I suck at taking pictures!

Digital cameras are in and disposable cameras are out. The Kodak Easyshare camera DX7440 says just how easy it is in the title. This phenomenal camera has brought pictures to a
whole new level of quality and will have an individual wanting to take more and more pictures than ever.
The sixteen automatic scene modes programed on this camera have made the quality of my pictures sky rocket. Modes such as "objects in motion" to "distant scenery" create an
excellent picture quality. The fact that there is a long lasting battery gives the individual time to pick which mode they would like to use; it's not a race against time. Disposable cameras on the other hand tend to be a "pain in the butt." The only option an individual has is to have a flash or not have a flash. Also, there is no substance or quality to the picture. An individual does not have the option to look at their picture on an lcd screen opposed to the Kodak Easyshare camera, which provides an excellent screen.
The best feature Kodak Easyshare camera provides is the "movie mode." There are a total thirty-two mega bites available for personal recording. This product provides
video recording, saving individuals the hassle of using both a camera and a camcorder.Whenever there is a movie someone would like to delete, it can be deleted with the click of a
button; pictures can be deleted as well. On the other hand, disposable cameras only provide pictures; movie options are not available. Also, pictures can not be deleted from a disposable camera.
Another available option that comes equipped with the Easyshare camera is picture sharing. This easy to use program comes right with the camera, along with a touch up program to fix red eye problems. This process takes seconds depending on the total amount of pictures stored on your camera. There is one cord that connects a camera to the computer allowing each picture to be stored on any computer. Two-hundred pictures can be stored on the camera at one time. Purchasing a digital camera saves an individual time by emailing pictures to friends opposed to copying them on a machine and then sending them through the mail. This process is costly and inconvenient.
A digital Camera is expensive, but worth the money. Digital cameras save a person time and money, but also gives a person the choice to delete what pictures they do not like. The Easyshare camera is an easy camera to operate; I wouldn't recommend any other camera to a first time user.

The Kodak Easyshare Z730 Digital Camera with 4X optical zoom is a great camera for your everyday practical uses. This camera is suited for the amateur photographer whose is just beginning to use a digital camera. Yet the pictures taken with this camera deliver high quality. For those trying digital photography the Z730 is the perfect camera.
The best features this camera has are the ease of taking pictures and the numerous settings for different picture - taking scenarios. The zoom dial on the Z730 is located on the top right of the camera and is used by moving it to the right or left. Many cameras zoom buttons are located near the display screen on the back and while you are trying to take the perfect picture, it has passed. When you take a picture there is no delay like many other digital cameras which is great for catching that perfect moment. There is also a shutter sound after taking a picture which assures that the photo has been taken. The photo can be viewed on the 2.2 inch hi - resolution display screen on the back of the camera. Many other cameras with the same price offer a 1.5 inch display and lack the resolution quality on the Z730. With many digital cameras you must go through several menu pages to pick the setting for different picture taking situations. The Z730 has a small dial on the back and you can turn it to take pictures in low to high lighting, fast moving objects, different color shades, and the list goes on. The flash is easily turned off by pressing a button on top of the camera and does not require going through an options menu.
Offering a Kodak Easyshare camera dock and the ease of transferring your pictures from the camera to a personal computer (PC) is one of the major selling points of this camera. The camera dock is only available for the Kodak Easyshare cameras and relieves the photographer of taking the memory card to a local developer in order to obtain pictures. The dock prints in high quality and it is simple as scrolling through the photos and pressing the print button on the printer dock. The camera comes with a compact disc and USB cable for transferring photos from camera to PC. The compact disc explains a step by step process of taking photos from the camera and placing them on the hard drive of the computer.
Life is full of little moments that should be frozen in time and the Kodak Easyshare Z730 is just the camera to do it.

If you want a digital camera, do your self a favor and look for something else, I bought this camera after reading online CNET reviews and the price seem right but is a total waste of money if you ever want to take any pictures indoors, because they will never come out right. I took this camera to a wedding and took over 200 pictures and not even one is worth keeping. and the Jog dial damaged after one week of usage and i have to pay to ship it to connecticut to get it fixed.....I will sell mine for $100 if anyone is going to buy

The camera takes beautiful pictures. We love the 4x zoom and the larger LCD. The presets work very nicely -- helped us take some good fireworks and Christmas lights photos. Movie mode is a really nice feature for capturing snippets of video. But the camera does not seem to be well-made.

We've had the camera for nearly a year and have had to return it twice for repairs. The plastic battery clip broke the first time I replaced the battery, a month after we got the camera. Then after we got it back the shutter that acts as a lens cover would stick. Sometimes it would stick open, sometimes it would stick closed. Worst of all, you'd pick it up, switch it on to capture a moment and then discover that the cover was stuck halfway open. We lived with the problem, as a little nudge with a fingernail would get the cover unstuck.

Then the shutter button stopped working -- every other control and interface worked, but you couldn't snap a picture. We sent it back again and asked them to look at that problem and the lens cover problem. When we got it back, the shutter button worked but the lens cover stuck half-open the first time we tried to use it. It seems OK now, but we figure it's just a matter of time before something else fails, and by then the camera will be out of warranty.

There are other defects, although Kodak doesn't appear to consider them as defects. You have to reset the date and time every time you change batteries, even if it just takes you a couple of seconds to swap them. Zoom doesn't work when you're in movie mode -- you're stuck with whatever magnification you had when you started to capture video.

Now that we're going to have to send it back a third time for the lens cover problem, we asked Kodak if they'd just replace the camera with a more reliable model, as this one has had one problem after another. No dice.

If Kodak had any sense of shame, they would issue a recall and deal with these defects.

Awesomely, before the bought of this camera I read this costumer review, so well opinions, that I thought it was a good camera -and it really was- BUT JUST FOR A MONTH.

I travel to Costa Rica, and it took wonderful landscapes photos,everyone was enchanted with my trip photos. But when I came back to my country PANAMA, it got damage. I was so careful with the battery lock but I don't know how it broke. Incredibely, that battery longs a lot, so I didn't recharge up to 3 times only. So I don't know what happends to it.

But my worst nightmare became with the new Panama Kodak dealer, because KODAK offices were leaving my country, so they only kept an official distributor to do changes.

Until I had to wait almost 2 months to know which would be the Dealer, the official distribuitor doesn't have any camera with 4x optical zoom or higher as I wich, and the consumer laws in my country demand to any defect product change has to be in the same or higher product conditions.

So, at final february I doesn't have any camera yet, because they can't give me a 4x optical zoom camera as I bought before. I feel like I'm asking for charity, and I'm just wanted back the trust I gave to this brand.

Clarissa, Panama Republic.

Spanish translation:
De manera sorprendente, antes de comprar mi camara, yo lei estas mismas opiniones de consumidores y fue por ello que me decidi por mi camara -y en verdad lo era- pero solo DURO UN MES.

La compre porque tenia un viaje a Costa Rica y tomo increibles fotos de paisajes, y el lente era una maravilla, que todos quedaron maravillados con mis fotos del viaje. Pero al regresar a mi pais, Panama, se daño. Yo era tan cuidadosa al sacar la bateria, que no se como se daño o mejor dicho se partio la palanca que sostiene la bateria. Increiblemente la bateria duraba tanto, que a lo maximo solo la recargue 3 veces en todo ese mes.

Pero mi peor pesadilla fue lidiar con el representante de la marca. Porque Kodak estaba mudando sus oficinas del pais, por lo tanto, tuve que esperar DOS MESES hasta que me dijeron quien iba a ser el distribuidor oficial. Para luego conocer que no tenian una camara con la misma caracteristica de 4x de zoom optico, y las leyes panameñas de proteccion al consumidor exigen que todo cambio por mercancia defectuosa DEBE ser en la misma calidad o si no, superior calidad.

Por lo tanto, a finales de febrero todavia no tengo camara, porque he ido 3 veces a buscar una camara de reemplazo y ninguna tiene 4x de zoom optico como la que compre. Y lo peor, me siento como si tuviera pidiendo limosnas cuando yo solo exijo que me den un producto con las mismas caracteristicas que tenia porque confiaba en la marca.

Clarissa, REpublica de Panama

I bought the Kodak DX7440 about 2 months ago. Along with that I ordered the Camera Dock, and a couple of extra batteries (which hasn't gotten used yet, because the one I have in there has never died on me. I just keep it on the camera dock while not in use and it keeps it full), and a 512mb sd card (which allows me to take close to 400 pictures at a time before having to upload them to my computer.) plus the internal memory allows you to take 21-24 pictures. I have a 2 1/2 year old, and he's constantly running around outside, and my old camera usually would blur almost every picture, however the dx 7440... it takes crystal clear pictures, absolutely nothing is blurry if he's running around and I snap a picture, it captures him full focus, his blue eyes (not red), if his hair is standing up on the top of his head you see that, (not like previous pictures which makes him look like a comet with a tail) and one of the best things about this camera is that's it's always ready to take a picture, no processing everytime you click a picture.(my previous camera after every 1 or 2 pictures it would process for what seemed like 20 seconds... and ofcourse it would happen everytime my son would be ready to take a good picture.

I don't know how I ever managed without this camera... I have taken such great pictures of my family with this camera, I can't wait to see how good it does on our vacations this summer. the black and white settings, I think will look so good at the beach I am so anxious to see what memories I will be able to capture this vacation that I was unable to do on previous ones.

I bought this camera in 4 months back. It seems to be working well except that the lighting is not very good. I've had my friends say that I should turn on the flash which in fact I did. The real bad thing about this camera is the dial. Mine broke in 3 months. I have to ship it back to get it fixed.

Apart from that this is a good piece is this is the first time you are buying one

The camera broke befre I even used it,kodak wont fixt it unless I give them $400 that is more than I got the camera for,they are crazy

My husband and I bought this camera almost a year ago, and after taking (literally) over two thousand pictures, it still works perfectly. I'll never understand everything it does, so I leave all the buttons on the top alone, but it still takes great pictures. The only cons are: when taking photos indoors (I noticed this while taking pics at my nieces basketball game) they will be dark if taken from a distance. I'm sure there is a setting I could change it to to fix this, but I haven't found it. Also, whenever you take the battery out you have to reset the time and date. That gets annoying after a while. Other than that it's a wonderful camera and is doing a great job of capturing my newborn!

The Camera does take good pictures, and fast not like the cameras where you click and the subject is gone by the time the picture is taken (people with kids know what i am talking about) The bad things, if you take a picture from to far away ( more than 6 feet) and zoom in you get a grainy photo. Also, I would only recommend this to point and click people that arent interested in the best photos. Within a month the little thing that holds the battery in broke off and after about 8 months the dial is almost impossible to turn, seriously leaves welts embedded in your thumbs even if you succed in turning it on. IT would cost more to repair it then actually buy a new camera. I would never buy another one again. If your looking for a camera to last a long time this probably isnt it.

When I was camera shopping, I did not have Kodak in mind. I was thinking of the bigger players like Sony, Cannon, Nikon, ect but I love this camera!

1- It takes great pictures. A lot of cameras these days are 6 or 7 MP and a 4 MP camera sounds ancient. However, a 4 MP is way good and I actually put my settings to 3.1 MP. I developed it at the store at it look just as good as a 35 mm camera! Also, I can store a lot more pictures at 3.1 MP and am VERY satisfied with the image quality.

2- It's FAST. Takes the picture when you click the button! You do have to wait a few seconds to take another picture (there is a processing time) but I find this much more bearable than the initial lag that some cameras have.

3- It's very user friendly but offers other options for more advanced picture taking. You don't even have to read the manual to use the more advanced options- it's great.

One of the disadvantage is size. I was well aware of this when I bought the camera but I wanted something nice in my hand that I can hold. I now wish I would have gone with a thinner camera so it will fit in my pocket. I am younger (21) and when you're going out to clubs, you're usually not bringing a huge purse so the camera seems kind of bulky. However, I do like the feel of this camera much more than little ones. If I was middle-aged, I'd much rather have this one than the tiny ones. I have no problems with the size other than when I'm going out.

I did tons of research when I bought this camera and have 0 regrets. However, I will make other noteworthy concerns by other reviewers that I took into consideration when purchasing this camera.
1- the wheel is small and you need to push this little button simultaneously while turning. If you have large hands, it might be a problem. I am a small girl, so it works fine for me (not my father). Also, sometimes the wheel can be hard to move if you haven't used it in a long time. It's a delicate wheel, don't force it or it will break.
2- be careful when replacing the batteries. Many people have reported breaking the orange tab meant to put the battery in place when they replaced the battery. As long as you're careful and take your time, it works fine.

I am not a camera guru and I HATE to read directions and try to remember ambiguous symbols on cameras that are crucial to set before taking a picture. That's why I love this camera. The purpose for any button you push appears in text on the screen. My pictures also come out great! The software is easy to use. I guess the only flaw I've found is that the digital zoom is a worthless feature. It is too blurry to use.

I have had my camera for over 2 years now and I like it so well that I bought two more, one for my Mom and one for my Dad. I also recommended this camera to a friend and she loves it. We off road in Jeeps and this camera has been subjected to all kinds of things like dirt, mud and rain as well as being banged around over ruff terrain and it has never let me down. It takes excellent pictures and it doesn't have a delay when you take the picture like so many cameras have today. It's very easy to use and always takes a great picture.

YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WHEN YOU PURCHASE THE DIGITAL CAMERA....I BROKE MY FIRST ONE AND I LIKE IT SO MUCH I BOUGHT A 2nd.

After reading the negative reviews on this little camera, I felt obliged to put in my two-cents' worth! I've used a Kodak DX4530 (Excellent camera) for about 4 years now and decided to hand it down to my daughter. I came across a DX7440 in a pawn shop. It was mint condition, but the pawn shop owner thought he fried the camera accidentally. I handed him $25 and walked away with my PRIZE! I ordered new batteries for it, THREE KLIC-5001 batteries for $18 TOTAL. I was not sure if it would work until I received my batteries, charged one and tried to use it. Well, it worked.....and is a fantastic little camera. No need to pay $30 for a single battery when you can order a set of 3 KLIC-5001's for a total of $18 (already includes shipping).

It may not be small enough to fit into your pocket, but unlike the newer pocket-sized cameras, the DX7440 has large front and back hand-grip areas - where the newer cameras are SO compact, that there is no place to grip the back with your thumb, and little area on the front. So I would gladly give up a "pocket option" for these benefits. Plus, the "feel" of this camera in my hand represents (to me) a feel of quality.

As for fuzzy pictures, I have yet to take one where it was the camera's fault. Now that I know all the options available on my DX7440, my family is stunned at the quality of pictures from this little camera. I took three pictures using the three obvious features and the picture started out VERY blurry. The second was still awful, but much better than the 1st. The 3rd picture, using the top "flower" button option, was stunning! So one only need learn the abilities of the camera.

As for not taking pictures well inside or in dark areas -- again, using the correct simple options available on this camera, I have yet to miss a great picture opportunity in the dark. They are fantastic! One must simply read the manual and learn the camera. It is truly a great little camera with so many options for the price.

The unlimited video-taking is great and the quality of the video is great. Keep in mind that this is a digital CAMERA, not a dedicated video camera. Obviously, the internal memory is insufficient for handling much video. So you would be well advised to purchase additional memory for your DX7440.

The automatic lens cover is great! My DX4530 had a cap that popped off and dangled from a tether. So the auto-lens cover is a welcomed addition.

There are only two negative things stated about this little DX7440 that I cannot defend. One is that the battery clip (orange tab) breaks easily. But it is an irrelevant piece. The door holds the KLIC-5001 quite well. I'm not sure about the KLIC-5000 battery, given that it is a thinner battery. But personally, I prefer the 5001 because it lasts longer - and the 5001 charger came with the camera from the pawn shop! Be forewarned though: DO NOT try to charge a KLIC-5000 battery in a KLIC-5001 charger. You will fry the battery!

The other negative comment made about this camera is a biggie! The Mode Dial (or "wheel" as we are calling it) can be a problem for some. My camera works perfect, as does my parents. But when I tried to find a good used one for my sister, the first one arrived with a Mode Dial that would hardly turn at all. I returned it. I bought another used one, which camera is in mint condition. But again, the Mode Dial was very difficult to turn. After using it quite a few times, my sister says it's working just great now. Not sure what causes the Mode Dial problem, if it's preventable or user-induced problem. The used we bought for us and the used one we bought for my parents work like a charm! Initially, we took my sister's camera to a camera shop and they suggested that it may have some dust or dirt lodged behind the wheel (and this must have been the case, since hers is now working great!) The wheel is obviously connected to the control circuit board, which is essentially the entire camera. So if there is a problem with the wheel of a NEW camera, you would be well advised to return it immediately to have the problem fixed by Kodak.

I would mention as well, that it is better to first deal with Kodak via E-mail. You will get personal attention a little easier that way, and be locked into a particular person. They DO have nice and knowledgeable people there....if you go about it the right way! It may not be as simple as picking up a phone, but it will get the job done!

We now have three of these DX7440s in our family and we are ALL very thrilled with the picture/video/sound/option qualities of this little camera.

My husband bought me this camera as a surprise Christmas present about four years ago and it quickly became my favorite camera. It has been my camera of choice for two trips to Disneyland, a trip to Disney World and a cruise. It's a fantastic camera, and very easy for someone not technologically skilled like me to understand how to use. Battery life is great, I'm able to go through about two days of consistent use on our trips before I need to recharge. Speaking of which, recharging is a cinch, I bring the little charger, plug it in at the hotel room in the evening and by the next morning I'm ready to go (usually takes less than that but I plug it in and go to bed).

My only problems have been with trying to use the camera in lower lighting situations, like at my children's school assemblies and performances. Perhaps I'm not using the settings correctly but those pictures are coming out too dark with the colors off.

This has been one of the best presents ever. We're headed for another trip next year and this camera will be on my "must pack" list.

We've had this camera since June of '05....and it still works great! I love how easy it is to use! Turning it on/off, zooming, reviewing and sharing the photos is so easy. There are 3 of us in our family with the same camera, and we all love it so much. Now that Kodak makes nothing similar to replace it with, we are being more careful with it to make sure nothing happens to it. We use it all the time (especially with a 2 year old!) and have just started to notice that it needs a new battery. Wish Kodak would introduce the same camera again with a few updates. Definately reccomend hanging on to this camera if you have one...or buy it if you find one! It's really great!