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- Versatile, easy to use
- Better outdoors than indoors.
- Great outdoor perfect-lighting pictures, really poor lowlight pics.
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Kodak EasyShare DX6490 4MP Digital Camera with 10X Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Kodak
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Product Features:
- 4.0-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 11-by-15-inch prints
- 10x optical zoom, 3x digital zoom (30x total)
- Store images on 16MB internal memory, with MMC/SD card expansion slot
- Powered by lithium-ion rechargeable battery
ASIN: B000203PBY
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Product Description
The KODAK EasyShare DX6490 Zoom Digital Camera takes digital to the next level. Shooting modes include - Automatic, Sport, Portrait, Night, Landscape, Close-up, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual Color modes - Color, Black & White, Sepia, Saturated, Neutral, Sharpness (3 levels) Macro / Close-up mode Burst mode - 3 fps, up to 6 pictures Movie mode with audio USB 2.0 - 1.1 interface Li-ion rechargeable battery, Includes strap, AC adapter, lens cap, EasyShare software 16MB internal memory; accepts optional SD / MMC cards Dimensions - 3.1H x 3.9W x 3.2D 1 year warranty Windows PC and Mac compatible
Customer Reviews:
easyshare???.......2007-07-25
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.
Don't Judge a Camera By It's Photographer.......2007-06-03
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.
Versatile, easy to use.......2006-11-29
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.
Better outdoors than indoors........2006-11-03
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.
Great outdoor perfect-lighting pictures, really poor lowlight pics........2006-05-28
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.
Product Description
The Kodak EasyShare DX6490 Zoom Digital Camera takes digital to a new level. Get close with a 10X (38-380 mm) optical SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Zoom Lens. Print up to 20" x 30" (50cm x 75cm) with 4.0MP. Fine-tune with manual controls or use the programmed scene modes. Share your shots instantly with the exclusive Share button for one-touch e-mailing, printing, and transferring.Fully loaded with advanced features developed by the industry's brightest and sharpest, the DX6490 satisfies your artistic passion for creative freedom, vivid color, and in-depth detail.
Amazon.com Product Description
With the Kodak EasyShare DX6490, you can get ultra-close to your subject with its 10x optical zoom. Fully loaded with advanced features, the EasyShare DX6490 also offers a 4-megapixel resolution, extra-large 2.2-inch LCD, and a mix of automatic and manual controls.
Optics and Resolution
Thanks to the Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon optics and Kodak's intelligent color science image processing chip, the EasyShare DX6490 delivers in-depth detail and stunning colors. The DX6490 features a 4-megapixel resolution for 2304 x 1728 pixel images for photo-quality 11 x 14 enlargements. Other resolution modes include 1656 x 1242, 1200 x 900, and 640 x 480. The 10x ultra-zoom lens is equivalent to a 38-380mm lens in 35mm photography. With the 3x advanced digital zoom, you can achieve a total 30x zoom.
The DX6490 introduces the new Kodak Color Science Image Processing Chip, which instantly analyzes your image each time you press the shutter. The result is sharp, consistent, lifelike colors that jump off the page.
Movie Mode
In addition to capturing still images, the EasyShare DX6490 can also shoot 320 x 240 pixel video with sound at 20 frames per second. Your video length is limited only by the size of your memory card. Note that the optical zoom cannot be used while shooting video.
More Features
Review your photos using the 2.2-inch high-resolution indoor/outdoor LCD screen on the back of the DX6490, which enables you to see your images even in direct sunlight. The camera also includes a high-resolution electronic viewfinder that displays images just as the camera sees them. You can view all menus and settings directly via the viewfinder.
The DX6490 makes it easy to snap photos in automatic mode, but it also offers a multitude of manual controls. The manual control dial lets you adjust aperture, exposure compensation, ISO equivalents (80 to 800), focus-zone format, and exposure metering. For automatic shooting, the DX6490 includes several scene modes, including night, sport (captures action without blurring), landscape (ensures maximum sharpness for distant scenes), portrait, and close-up modes.
The Share button on the back of the EasyShare DX6490 enables you to tag pictures right on the camera for automatic printing or e-mailing, after transferring to your PC. You can even store up to 32 e-mail addresses in the camera.
Other features include:
- Built-in flash with auto, red-eye reduction, and off; external flash synchronization is available
- High-speed, low-light autofocus with selectable modes (multi-zone, center-zone)
- White balance modes: auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent
- Shutter speed: 16 seconds to 1/1700 second
- Color modes: color, black and white, sepia, saturated, neutral, sharpness
- Macro (close-up) mode: 4.7 inches
- Burst mode: 3 frames per second, up to 6 images
- 10-second self timer
Included Camera Dock 6000
The EasyShare DX6490 includes the Kodak EasyShare Dock 6000, which features a USB port for fast and easy transfer of pictures from camera to computer as well as a two-position tilt feature for improved viewing of images from the camera's LCD. It also comes with a rechargeable battery pack, and the Kodak DX6490 can be stored in the dock any time so that it will always be charged and ready to go.
The optional Printer Dock 6000 adds the ability to print 4-by-6-inch photos directly from your camera. You can also hook it up to your TV for a slide-show presentation.
Storage and Transfer
Images can be stored using the internal 16 MB memory or on optional Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) memory cards. The internal 16 MB memory will store approximately 10 images at the DX6490's highest setting (2304 x 1728), or 18 2-megapixel images. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via ultrafast USB 2.0, which means it can be connected to any USB-compatible Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software. When used with USB 1.1 connection, transfer will slow to USB 1.1 rate.
Power and Size
The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (Kodak KLIC 5000 or KLIC 5001), which can be charged via the included AC adapter. It measures 3.9 by 3.1 by 3.2 inches and weighs 11.9 ounces (excluding batteries and media).
What's In The Box
This package includes the Kodak EasyShare DX6490 digital camera, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 5-volt AC adapter, USB and A/V cables, neck strap, lens cap with tether, and custom camera insert for Kodak EasyShare 6000 series camera and printer docks. The included CD-ROM features Kodak EasyShare software CD with interactive software tutorial and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.
Customer Reviews:
Great Camera.......2007-10-07
Being photography is a hobby of mine I really enjoy picture taking. After many years I still use my Canon 35mm, which still works great. Doing a lot of camping & hiking I was looking for something where I didn't have to lug around all of my multiple lenses & stuff for the Canon. More of a one camera fits all situation. After much research I decided on the Kodak 6490 camera, which in the end am very happy I did. The problem with digital SLA cameras would put me right back in the same situation with dealing with dealing with multiple lenses & flashes. I've had this camera for over two years. It has worked great since day one. About the only thing I don't like on the camera is the on switch, which is a round button, which you must turn. Sometimes in colder weather it has a tendency to be hard to turn. As for the camera itself the 10x lens is great. For those who didn't know Kodak was one of the first to come out with 10-12x lenses. It allows you to zoom in very well from a distance, I was quite surprised. Very comparable to my 250-500 mm Canon lens. The built in flash is good for about 25 ft. I'm not fond of the Kodak software but then again I use another program for my pictures. At the time when I bough my camera Kodak had a bug in the software. The only real problem is if you wanted to download pics you must allow the software to open at computer start up. I simply turned mine off so it wouldn't start up in the computer start up functions & opened it when needed. An update is now available which to my knowledge fixed most bugs. All I really use the camera dock for is charging & downloading the pics to my computer. Battery life is very good. If you're smart & conserve battery power I've been able to get well over 200 pics. Speaking of the battery one main reason for buying this camera is because it came with a rechargeable Lith. Battery. I'm done with the alkaline & NIMH batteries which didn't last long for me. Rechargeable Lith. batteries are the only way to go for long battery life & many pics, which if you check many cameras today it is still very hard to find even in high price units rechargeable Lith. Batteries. As to picture quality, no problem, but remember pic. quality only depends on how good the printer can produce or the developing lab. The Kodak printer produces good picture quality, but the paper refills are expensive. I have mine developed at Costco who has the best price & decent quality. With all this being said my son purchased the 7590, which is the next step up from the 6490. It offers push button on & off button & has many more added picture features, so this would be the one I would go for. Still two years later I'm very happy with my 6490 & made the best choice.
Easy Share.......2007-05-12
This product is perfect for anyone who wants to just go out and take great pictures. The camera can be easily operated with little use of the owner's manual. Everthing is simple to find and use. The 10x zoom on the camera is second to none and the 'through the lense' viewing option is wonderful. The battery on this camera is outstanding for how long it will last and recharging is a snap. The only thing that I wished worked better is the flash. To me it needs more power. Other than that, the camera is great.
Great for Outdoor Photography, Questionable indoors........2006-01-25
I have owned this camera for nearly 2 years now and I can honestly say that it is a good camera for general use but with a few caveats.
If you are taking outdoor photographs it is a fantastic camera. The 10x optical zoom is great until you start to reach the outer fringes then you begin to see a noticeable drop off in sharpness. The digital zoom is useless in my opinion.
The real issue with this camera comes when using it in low light or night situations. Even at ISO 800 and manual exposure the pictures come out less than acceptable. If you do not use a tripod, look for substantial blurring of your photographs. Downloading and using Photoshop CS2 did not help.
I just returned from 3 weeks in Italy and after missing some shots in low light situations I am now convinced I need to upgrade. The camera just would not take the pictures no matter what I tried. If you are considering this camera for a once in a lifetime vacation or for any situation where low light pictures will be important you may want to consider other options.
Back to the Past.......2004-10-01
I just bought the Kodak DX6490. It remided me of my old and faithfull Kodak Retina IIIc. The leather case, the feel of the camera, the Schneider Kreuznach lens. A wonderfull camera. Congatulations to Kodak for going back to a great tradition.
Great camera, very good on the Mac.......2004-08-29
I use my Mac for all my digital images (I really like iPhotos) When I got the camera I was afraid I would have to use their software to get the pictures off of the camera. I was very happy to find that it works well with iPhotos (you only loss the use of the share button, if that is important to you, keeping all my pictures in one place was more important to me) The images are great quality for home use. I use the burst mode (take up to 6 pictures in less then 3 seconds) to get action shots (start taking just before the picture I want, and keep going though till after and hope for the best) In Pasm mode you can change the shutter speed and other settings. The LCD is good for reviewing the pictures you just took and deleting the ones you don't want to keep. It uses the standard SD card for expanded memory (one reason I would not get a Sony since they don't support SD cards) The 10x optical zoom is what got me to get the camera, the greatest in all the cameras I looked at that made use of the SD care standard.
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