Kodak EasyShare DX6490 4MP Digital Camera with 10X Optical Zoom

Kodak EasyShare DX6490 4MP Digital Camera with 10X Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Kodak
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
This Kodak EasyShare 4MP digital camera merges the precision of a Schhneider-Kreuznach Variogon 10X optical zoom lens with the intelligence of Kodak's new color science image processing chip. The DX6490 is fully loaded with advanced features and is compatible with Kodak's EasyShare system. Features: high-resolution electronic viewfinder; 2.2" LCD screen; manual, semi-manual and auto creative controls; 5 scene modes; audio/video cable; USB cable; neck strap; lens cap with tether; battery charger; Kodak Easyshare software CD with interactive software tutorial; welcome kit and user's guide; and custom camera insert for Kodak EasyShare 6000 Series camera and printer docks.

Average customer rating:

Don't Judge a Camera By It's Photographer
Versatile, easy to use
Better outdoors than indoors.
Great outdoor perfect-lighting pictures, really poor lowlight pics.
great camera for a point and shoot

Kodak EasyShare DX6490 4MP Digital Camera with 10X Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Kodak
ProductGroup: Photography
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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

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:

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.

great camera for a point and shoot.......2006-05-25

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.

Kodak EasyShare DX6490 4MP Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom and Camera Dock

Average customer rating:

Easy Share
Great for Outdoor Photography, Questionable indoors.
Back to the Past
Great camera, very good on the Mac
I am so happy with this camera.

Kodak EasyShare DX6490 4MP Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom and Camera Dock

Manufacturer: Kodak
ProductGroup: Photography
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Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock PLUS

Product Features:

4.0 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality prints up to 11 x 14 and beyond
EasyShare camera dock 6000 included for easy photo transfer and camera battery recharging
10X Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon optical zoom lens
Kodak Color Science Image Processing Chip
Bright 2.2" (5.6 cm) LCD Display and Electronic Viewfinder

ASIN: B0000AJMOI
Release Date: 2003-10-16

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.

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.

Customer Reviews:

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.

I am so happy with this camera........2004-07-29

I bought a digital camera years ago, before I knew the difference between a good camera and a bad camera.

I have been shopping for a GOOD dig camera for a year now. I didn't want to buy a camera, just to find out it didn't have the features I would use and need every day. Yet, I WASN'T sure exactly what those features were. I knew the resolution was important and also the mega pixels, but what about all the other options out there on the market?

Then one day, while in Circuit City, my husband went to one part of the store while I went to another. I didn't realize that he was checking out THIS camera upon the reccomendation of one of his co-workers. He (also the salesmen) showed me the camera, the zoom, the screen size, and how easily it finds into the hand. Then, they showed me the SHARE button. I was sold on it! (I have yet to use the SHARE button, but am entirely happy with the camera, none the less).

This camera takes pictures that make you re-live the moment. Our family went to a waterpark recently. I took over 100 pics. When I came home and displayed them as a slideshow. It took your breath away, beautiful colors. You could see every droplet of water from my children splashing.

A friend of mine is a SONY SNOB. Only buys SONY products. He has a mid-range Sony dig camera (I am not sure of the meg pix or the model # of the camera). We were at the SAME event recently and exchanged pics. His were dull, sometimes fuzzy looking. But the most noticeable thing about his pics were the color. They just didn't have the clarity of the pics from my camera.

I ordered the camera from Amazon, as I am a loyal customer. If you really want to know about the camera before you buy it. Do what I did, try it in the store. You won't regret it.

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