Kodak DC215 Digital Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom

Kodak DC215 Digital Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Kodak
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Amazon.com Product Description
Kodak's 1-megapixel DC215 (Millenium Gold) digital camera is perfect for the casual photographer. Featuring an optical 2x zoom and a macro mode for close-ups, the DC215 is suited for a variety of situations. The included 8 MB CompactFlash card stores plenty of images, which can be downloaded quickly to your computer using the bonus USB CompactFlash card reader. A built-in flash with red-eye reduction will help ensure good photos of family functions or other casual situations.

The software included with the DC215 makes it easy to touch up any pictures taken, or to create a Web site on which to post them. The Kodak DC215 provides a lot of valuable extras that make the photo experience enjoyable for any beginner.

Kodak DC215 Digital Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom

Average customer rating:

Great Picture Quality
Still the best
Fantastic - but battery clip trouble
Terrific camera!
The D215 Millenium

Kodak DC215 Digital Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom

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Accessories:

SimpleTech STI-CF/128 128MB CompactFlash Card
SimpleTech STI-CF/256 256 MB CompactFlash Card
SanDisk 16 MB CompactFlash Card (SDSFB-16-455)
Viking 16 MB CompactFlash Card (CF16M)
Viking 32 MB CompactFlash Card

Product Features:

1,152 x 864 pixel maximum image resolution
Uses removable CompactFlash memory; includes 8 MB card
2x optical glass zoom lens
Built-in flash with red-eye reduction
Includes bonus USB CompactFlash reader

ASIN: B00004W1TM

Amazon.com Product Description

Kodak's 1-megapixel DC215 (Millenium Gold) digital camera is perfect for the casual photographer. Featuring an optical 2x zoom and a macro mode for close-ups, the DC215 is suited for a variety of situations. The included 8 MB CompactFlash card stores plenty of images, which can be downloaded quickly to your computer using the bonus USB CompactFlash card reader. A built-in flash with red-eye reduction will help ensure good photos of family functions or other casual situations.

Customer Reviews:

Great Picture Quality.......2005-12-29

There is something to say for the ease in usage of this camera. The user will not be bogged down with tons of choices, or a large users manual trying to figure out how to turn the camera on or how to get great photo's. When it comes down to it, you just need to point and shoot, or possibly zoom in. The zoom is easy, the flash is easy, and the settings are simple and straight forward. The only drawbacks I have found ..limitations on the zoom..would have been nice to have a longer zoom range, and the time it takes to load the picture to the flashcard...just about 10 to 15 seconds, but it cuts down on repetitive shooting of pictures. Sometimes you want to take photos one right after another, and this camera is a little slow on that. But otherwise, the photos are crisp and clear and are of better quality than alot of the higher Megapixel camera's out there. Sometimes oldies are goodies...

Still the best.......2004-05-01

I have tried newer cameras with higher megapixel capabilities, but have yet to find one that is as satisfactory as the DC215. Most importan to me is the field of view the 215 provides, without additonal lenses. It is simple, easy to use, and produces qulaity pictures.

Fantastic - but battery clip trouble.......2003-07-27

I have had my camera for a couple of years and generally find it very easy to use, portable, with good features.
But I have had trouble with a small clip breaking off inside the camera body that holds the battery holder in place. I have been told it is not worth repairing. So now I have to use heavy duty tape on the camera to have it function.
If anyone has any ideas about it could repaired at a reasonable cost please get in touch. I live in New Zealand

Terrific camera!.......2001-09-19

I purchased this camera as an entry to the digital camera arena about a year ago. Kodak was preferred over the others notably for the company's reputation. I am still delighted with the camera and use it often. To date I have taken well over 1000 pictures. This camera works beautifully, the images are crisp and clean and is an excellent value for the recreational user like myself. We are in the market to purchase a larger memory card. 8mb is sufficient for day trips but quite small for longer vacations or family events. For complaints about battery life, I strongly recommend purchasing rechargeables. Not only for this, but for all digital cameras.

The D215 Millenium.......2001-06-27

The Kodak DC215 is a great little camera. I have had mine now for over a year and I've got to say it was the best choice for an entry-level camera I could have made. I have taken over 2700 pictures since it's purchase and have learned a few things since I first snapped a shot in March 2000. First off, all the complaints that have been leveled on the battery usage are nonsense. The reason most people seem to have trouble running through lots of batteries is that they leave the LCD screen on. If you set the LCD to only review the shot you have just taken, you will find your battery life will extend dramatically. Secondly, I have found that any shots I have taken while the LCD is active loose some of their crisp quality. If you read reviews for any other digital camera on Amazon, you will find that most people complain about battery life So battery life is really a non-factor when choosing this camera. The quality of photos, especially indoor shots is fantastic. The outdoor shots, though, seem to be not quite as sharp as the indoor ones. I can't explain the reason for this, only that it happens. I use different online services for photo printing (Ofoto, Shutterfly) and my photo quality at 4x6 or 5x7 is great. 8x10's will be pixelated and not look that great, so stick to the smaller sizes. If 8x10's are a priority, go for a camera with a higher megapixel rating than this one. Overall, this camera is a great buy for someone who is looking for a little camera to take regular shots of friends and family for the internet or going to print smaller prints out.

Kodak DC215 1MP Digital Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom, Silver

Average customer rating:

Would never buy another Kodak
Kodak DC215
A Good Camera for the Beginners and Technology Illiterates
Decent if you like huge heavy clunky cameras
The battery life is horrible.

Kodak DC215 1MP Digital Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom, Silver

Manufacturer: Kodak
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

SimpleTech STI-CF/256 256 MB CompactFlash Card
SimpleTech STI-CF/128 128MB CompactFlash Card
Viking 64 MB CompactFlash Card
Viking 128 MB CompactFlash Card (CF128M)
SanDisk 48 MB CompactFlash (SDCFB-48-455)

Product Features:

1 megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 4 x 6 prints
2x optical zoom focus-free lens
Included 4MB CompactFlash card holds 32 images at default resolution
Connects to Macs and PCs via serial port
4 AA batteries included

ASIN: B00004TH2Y

Amazon.com Product Description

Kodak's DC215 zoom digital camera captures great moments with easy-to-use controls. It is sleek and compact with a silver metallic design. For close-up shots, it offers 2x optical zoom capabilities. One million pixels provide the necessary detail to generate crisp, photo-realistic pictures up to 5 by 7 inches. The controls allow you to choose the image quality setting you prefer so you don't waste precious memory on bad shots.

For better control of your camera, Kodak provides either automatic or manual exposure modes. The flash has several programmable modes so you can take pictures in any lighting condition. A full range of editing software is included, as well as a serial cable for image transfer. It is compatible with either PC or Macintosh systems.

Product Description

From moments to memories... with style. Capture great moments digitally with the great-looking, easy-to-use Kodak DC215 Zoom digital camera. It's a snap to use, thanks to the award-winning interface and controls. And all this functionality is packed into a silver metal-skinned design, among the most compact on the market. For those desiring faster download speed and greater storage capacity, there's DC215 Zoom Millennium 2000 Edition. This gold-skinned camera offers all the same great features, plus an USB CompactFlash card reader. Handy features - like a 2X optical zoom lens to get closer to the action - and fast downloading help you do more with your pictures on your PC.This sleek and fashionable digital camera slips easily into a pocket for spur-of-the-moment convenience. If you want great pictures from an easy-to-use digital camera, you want the Kodak DC215 Zoom.

Customer Reviews:

Would never buy another Kodak.......2004-04-15

I have this camera. It has been fine. However, knowing what I know now I would never buy another Kodak camera. Ever. I dropped this camera, and a little plastic piece broke off which keeps the battery pack in the camera. Not a big deal. But NOONE repairs Kodak cameras. Instead you HAVE to send it into their corporate repair center and they instead sell you on trading it in for a refurbished camera. So, I can send this one in and for $250 get a new refurbished camera. But it only sells for $50 more on amazon.com - and thats a new, non-refurbished one! Its a total crock. Just be forwarned. I'd never buy a camera which I cant get repaired locally.

Kodak DC215.......2003-12-02

I got this camera second hand from my boyfriend after he bought a new one, and though I like the easy to use laid back atmosphere of it, I wouldn't recommend this camera. It's big, kind of heavy. Even though this camera HAD been taken care of, the battery holder was broken too, it has to be held on with duct tape. Carry spare batteries too, it really drains the juice out of them. I've gotten around sixty five to seventy pictures. Turning off the LCD screen helps.
On the other hand, if you just want to play around and take some pictures here and there on the weekends or whenever, this would be a good starter/hobby camera, it's tough and can take a beating (it's been dropped numerous times on concrete floors and the like since it's been mine).

A Good Camera for the Beginners and Technology Illiterates.......2003-11-30

I received my Kodak DC215 Zoom as a gift for my birthday a few years back. It was my first digital anything (I still proudly carried my analog cam corder, kept my contacts in a paper address book, etc.), so I was very excited (being the technology buff that I am). While boxy and a little on the heavy size, the camera really doesn't look bad at all. Its nicely built as its survived a few perilous falls, however one of the rubber flaps has fallen off over a few years of use.

The camera takes nice pictures for what you're paying for, however the zoom leaves much to be desired-expect to be huddled real close to your subject as you snap away.

Another downside to this camera is its use of the serial port to transfer pictures. This is extremely slow and takes a few minutes to even list the pictures on the camera (and if you've got more than 20 or so to transfer, go grab a cup of coffee). There's no other options for transferring, so you're stuck in that aspect. Don't buy this camera if you need to take a lot of pictures in a short amount of time... I'd say it takes at least fifteen seconds to store the picture after you snap it.

A nice feature of the camera is its ability to be hooked up directly to a TV or VCR. You can even have it run through the pictures as a slideshow. The review feature and preferences menu on the camera is very nicely layed out, and you can easily view and delete pictures as you please.

Overall this camera definetly gives you your money's worth.. however, if you're looking to take more than vacation and family pictures to stash away in your [on-line] album, I'd strongly suggest looking at other cameras. While its good for beginners and the casual user, the Kodac DC215 Zoom leaves much to be desired.

Decent if you like huge heavy clunky cameras.......2003-11-24

This body design is so outdated, it is not worth the price at all. It is huge and heavy. The performance isn't bad, but one problem I had (I owned 2 - not because I liked it so much but my company uses them) and I had the same problem on both of them - the battery compartment won't stay closed and you have to hold it closed with tape. Also, sometimes it will have a brain fart and the screen will go all snowy, and you will be snapping pictures but they aren't taking, even though it appears that they are. But when you go back to review them, they aren't there. I also had this problem on both cameras but it wasn't as common - it only happened about 3-4 times over a year period (and I use the camera almost daily). The battery life is pretty good - I can usually get 75 or so pics out of it before I have to recharge the batteries. But I would not really recommend it since there are definitely other models out there that are much better for this price.

The battery life is horrible........2003-10-29

The camera is decent for the price. What I really don't like is the battery juice just gets sucked out. I constantly have to recharge my batteries and it's really a pain. Plus, the battery holder broke. Now I have to hold it together with tape.

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