Kodak EasyShare CX6230 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Kodak EasyShare CX6230 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Kodak
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The CX6230 features 2.0MP for great-looking prints up to 8"x10", and 3X optical zoom for getting close. It has multiple programmed scene modes, so you'll always be prepared to shoot. Then print, e-mail or organize your photos with exclusive, one-touch-simple Share button. If you're ready for digital, the CX6230 is ready for you.

Average customer rating:

Good camera, but not anymore.
EATS BATTERIES!
Worth the Price
Easy to use, decent photos for a 2MP, but locks up too much
Absolutely Not

Kodak EasyShare CX6230 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Kodak
ProductGroup: Photography
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Accessories:

Kodak Digital Camera Bag (Small)
Kodak 8539249 USB Cable for DX & CX Series Digital Cameras
Kodak 3V AC Adapter for CX & DX Series Cameras
Kodak Dock Adapter Kit D-26 for Kodak Printer/Camera Dock (Series 3) Compatibility
Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock PLUS

Product Features:

2-megapixel sensor creates 1,752 x 1,168 images for sharp prints at sizes up to 8 x 10 inches
3x optical zoom and 3.3x digital zoom for 10x total
16 MB internal memory with slot for adding MMC and SD memory cards
30-second video clips with audio; 1.5-inch LCD; compatible with 6000-series docs
Powered by 2 AA batteries (alkalines included, rechargeables recommended); connects with Macs and PCs via USB 1.1

ASIN: B00008O2YO

Product Description

The CX6230 features 2.0MP for great-looking prints up to 8"x10", and 3X optical zoom for getting close. It has multiple programmed scene modes, so you'll always be prepared to shoot. Then print, e-mail or organize your photos with exclusive, one-touch-simple Share button. If you're ready for digital, the CX6230 is ready for you.

Customer Reviews:

Good camera, but not anymore........2007-05-24

Ok, I got this cam a couple years ago but now there are more better ones. IF you bought this camera now, what on EARTH are you doing? I think a buyer should go with a better Panasonic Lumix digital camera, which you get 6x zoom, 7.2 MP, for a better price.

EATS BATTERIES!.......2006-12-27

I have owned a Kodak EasyShare CX6230 for a couple years and it eats batteries for dinner.
If you don't mind feeding your Kodak Camera batteries all the time, then go ahead and get one. My Kodak hardly ever had enough power to take some pictures and then download them off the camera without putting in new batteries.
I have upgraded to Canon PowerShot SD600 which is powered by a lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included)which is a HUGE plus.

Worth the Price.......2006-09-17

I have owned this camera for a year now. This is a good basic camera. It has a lot of nice little options like zoom and a close-ups setting. A lot these days is made of the megapixels in a camera and although this one seems to be on the low side it takes great pictures.

Some things to think about:
This camera eats up batteries fast. you can't leave the batteries in overnight or they will die. If you do take the battteries out there is an internal memory that saves all your pictures so you don't lose anything. Nice feature.

Also: USB connects right to any USB port on your computer which is nice. But you have to load the software to your pc and if you do this I recommend you go with the absolute minimum installation. There is way too much stuff on the disc and it will take over your computer as far as claiming itself to be your default program for all types of images and graphics.

If you don't have any graphics/image software on your PC already then go ahead and load everything. But if you are like me and already manipulate images with other software go for the minimum installl. This will avoid yet another icon in your systray and another application checking in online for updates etc.

all in all its a good first camera at a reasonable price.

Easy to use, decent photos for a 2MP, but locks up too much.......2006-09-07

I've had the camera for about 2-1/2 years. In all that time, it's always worked, always taken decent pictures. The controls are easy to use. Hooking it to a Mac with OS9 or OS/X was trivial.

Why only 2 stars? The camera locks up too much. If you activate a menu or control, and push something else while that function is completing, the camera always locks up and restarts. This is extremely annoying on its face, but it also puts many menu setting, like the custome light exposure choices (i.e. +1, -1) back to their default state, so you have to start over setting them up.

It also exhibits this lockup behavior when you DON'T activate controls in rapid succession. Many times I'll turn it on and just try to focus on something. The camera lens won't move, and the red focus-lock indicator in the viewfinder will never come on. Next thing I know, it's rebooted and I have to try again.

I also have a CX6330 (the 3MP version), and it behaves in exactly the same way. This is clearly something that's a serious bug in the camera's firmware, but I see no firmware updates ever posted for this camera.

It's also a battery hog, but that's pretty common for digital cameras. With rechargeable NiMH AA batteries, you can take about 40-50 pictures on a set of batteries, so definitely get rechargeables.

Too bad. Other than the lock-up, it's been a nice camera.

Absolutely Not.......2006-05-26

Do not buy this kodak camera!! it's body is a thin plasitc painted silver. It will withstand about 4 or 5 drops. i dropped it more and no matter what batteries I put in, it will last about 2 seconds. i am never buying a kodak again.

Kodak EasyShare CX6230 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom and Dock Bundle

Average customer rating:

The Dock is a hassle
Camera Seems Good, Dock Does Not Function Well
Love it!
New to Digital ~ This is a Great Camera Package
WHAT A WONDERFUL BUY!

Kodak EasyShare CX6230 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom and Dock Bundle

Manufacturer: Kodak
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Kodak EasyShare Travel Kit with Case, 2AA NIMH Battery Pack NIMH & Charger
Kodak 3V AC Adapter for CX & DX Series Cameras
Kodak Dock Adapter Kit D-26 for Kodak Printer/Camera Dock (Series 3) Compatibility
Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock PLUS
SimpleTech 256 MB Secure Digital Card (STI-SD/256)

ASIN: B0000C8637

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Simple to operate, fully automatic, and highly affordable, the 2-megapixel Kodak EasyShare CX6230 digital camera is a great choice for all your special occasions and vacation snapshots. This special bundle also includes the EasyShare Dock 6000, a carrying case, and photo paper.

Optics and Resolution
With its 2-megapixel sensor, the CX6230 can capture up to 1632 x 1232 pixel images for enlargements up to 8 x 10 inches. It also offers 1280 x 960 (1 MP) and 640 x 480 (VGA) resolution modes. The aspheric, all-glass Kodak Retinar 3x zoom lens helps you get closer to your subject with a focal range of 5.6-16.8mm (35 mm equivalent: 36-108mm). It also features a smooth 3.3x continuous digital zoom (for a 10x total zoom).

Included and Optional Docks
The included EasyShare Dock 6000 offers a USB port for fast and easy transfer of pictures from camera to computer as well as a unique two-position tilt feature for improved viewing of images from the camera's LCD. The Kodak CX6230 can be stored in the dock any time so that it will always be charged and ready to go (it can fully charge batteries in as little as three hours).

In addition to the transfer and battery charge features of the Dock 6000, 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.

Movie Mode
The EasyShare CX6230 can also capture up to 30 seconds of video with sound at 320 x 240 pixels and 15 frames per second. You can transfer these QuickTime movies to your PC, or view them on your TV with the included A/V cable.

More Features
The Share button on the back of the EasyShare CX6230 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.

The CX6230 includes Kodak EasyShare software for Windows and Macintosh systems, providing quick, effortless digital picture transfer, organization, editing, e-mailing, sharing and printing. The exclusive One Touch to Better Pictures feature--which takes advantage of proprietary color technologies developed by Kodak--helps Windows OS users get vibrant, true-to-life prints from home inkjet printers.

Other features include:

1.5-inch LCD monitor with real-image optical viewfinder; auto picture rotation lets you view vertical images vertically on LCD
Built-in flash with auto, off, fill, and red-eye reduction modes
Continuous shooting of 1.5 frames per second, up to 3 frames
Scene modes: auto, close-up, night, and landscape
Color modes: color, sepia, and black and white

Storage and Transfer
Images can be stored using the internal 16 MB memory or on optional Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) memory cards. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via the included EasyShare Dock 6000 using a USB 1.1 connection. A USB cable is also included.

Power and Size
The camera is powered by 2 AA batteries (alkalines included); rechargeable NiMH batteries are recommended for digital cameras. The EasyShare CX6230 measures 4.1 x 2.6 x 1.6 inches and weighs 6.2 ounces without batteries.

What's In The Box
This special bundle includes the EasyShare CX6230 digital camera, EasyShare Dock 6000, carrying case, and photo paper. It also comes with USB and A/V cables, wrist strap, and CD-ROM with EasyShare software and drivers for Windows and Mac

Customer Reviews:

The Dock is a hassle.......2004-07-16

Since purchasing this camera as a Christmas present for my family, the Dock has never worked right. The camera doesn't sit right in it and doesn't charge. The power cord from the Dock to the wall only works on certain outlets. I'd rate the camera better if I actually used it more than twice, but its rechargeable battery is always dead. I can't tell which features are good or not. I'm disappointed and spent almost $200 for the bundled items.

Camera Seems Good, Dock Does Not Function Well.......2004-03-09

I received my camera today, apparently I got a used one, as the packages were taped shut. I made a 30 second video, worked fine, using the non-rechargeable batteries, then they discharged completely. I put in the Rechargeables and set it on the dock, the green light came on, within a few seconds, all the redlights came on. I checked all the possible issues listed in the manual and replaced the camera on the dock several times; with the SAME results. Camera seems to work fine when it has charged batteries, or while on the dock, but I cannot use it right now unless it is on the dock, as the rechargeables won't recharge and the other batteries are totally discharged. Seemed like a nice little camera and I thought it was a Kodak, but it does say MADE IN CHINA once you look it over GOOD. I'm not sure yet if I'm going to work something out with the seller on getting one of the NEW ones he advertised, or just return this USED one; and go with an Olympus maybe. Cannot comment on computer capatibility, software or prints as I didn't get that far. What a shame, things started out well for the first 15 min. or so!

Love it!.......2004-01-24

I bought this camera after returning an hp 3.2. This camera is so much more than I imagined. I am so happy with this camera. It takes better pics at 2.0 than the hp took at 3.2. The camera dock is wonderful and so easy to use. I love knowing that it is charging all the time and I dont have to wait til the rechargeables wear out before recharging them again. For the price, this is an awesome camera!!

New to Digital ~ This is a Great Camera Package.......2004-01-21

I ordered this camera after much research and reading all the reviews. I am so happy that I did. It comes with everything you need to get started (except a memory card, which I recommend you purchase with it). I was able to plug in the dock, (the dock comes with a rechargable battery for the camera) put the camera on it and the battery was fully charged in just a couple of hours ~ I was ready to go. The software is very easy and explains everything you need to know ~ step by step. The very first day I had taken, shared & printed some really great pictures. The pictures that I printed are great quality ~ it's hard to tell them from pictures that I've taken with my regular film camera. Don't let the price fool you ~ this really is a great camera package ~ and it comes with a carrying case and Kodak 4 x 6 paper to start you off. This is my 2nd digital camera ~ I've never written a review before but I had to for this ~ I've only had it for a week now and so far I am very happy with this bundle.

WHAT A WONDERFUL BUY!.......2004-01-10

I should have ordered this camera sooner. This camera is very simple and easy to use, my 7 and 12 year enjoy using it. The owners manual made it so quick to understand all the camera's pirks. This includes me setting the timer and my whole family being in a Christmas morning picture. With some cameras you end up giving up.
The transfering the pictures allow you to crop, lighten/darken, and zoom in on a paticular subject. I have family in TN and this even has an email option to transfer the pictures. They do the same. This camera really saves you wasted pictures and alot of trips to get bad pictures developed.
My boys got toys for Christmas and I did too.

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