A good camera for people looking for more than a point and shoot camera
Written: Dec 08 '04
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Pros: 10x optical zoom, large display, many scene modes and user adjustable settings, good image quality.
Cons: Power button is very small and in a recessed spot.
The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a digital camera that is easy to use but has more options than just a basic point and shoot, this camera is recommended.
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| diamondgirl5's Full Review: Kodak EasyShare DX7590 Digital Camera |
I owned a Kodak DX3900 for 3 years and enjoyed the ease of use of the Kodak software and dock for downloading pictures. I enjoyed 35mm photography for several years prior to beginning digital photography and now was looking for a digital camera with a longer optical zoom, a larger display and the ability to be more creative than just to point and shoot. I purchased the DX7590 in mid November 2004 and have enjoyed the ease of use and the improved quality of pictures as well as the many improved features of the DX7590. The 10x optical zoom is very good for most picture taking situations. The large 2.2" display is bright and easy to see and the ability to adjust the diopter settings for the viewfinder also enables me to use the camera without my reading glasses. The 16 scene modes cover most picture taking situations and the aperture, manual and shutter priority programs cover the rest and enable creativity. The included software covers the basic photo editing functions that the average user would encounter. If you are into advanced photoediting you would probably use a more advanced program for editing beyond the basics. The included dock is easy to set up and downloading your pictures to your computer is easy and fast. The camera has a plug in for an additional flash, which is good for wedding or special occasion group pictures, etc. There are many manual controls for intermediate photographers to adjust to adapt to any picture taking situation. The only downside is the power button, which is very small and recessed in a rather awkward spot-it takes getting used to. It would be nice to have the ability to have a manual focus, but this is usually only available in much more expensive cameras. The focus is Through The Lens and is adjustable for multipattern, center, center spot and left or right. The camera is also easy enough for beginning photographers to use; running the camera on auto produces adequate pictures. The camera has enough options that would enable a beginner to grow and not grow out of the camera's abilities.
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Amount Paid (US$): 449.99
This Camera is a Good Choice if You Want Something... Flexible Enough for Enthusiasts
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