Kodak Equals Digital Satisfaction
Written: Jul 01 '09
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Pros: ease-of-use, number of features, quality of photographs, ability to take video clips, convenience and portability
Cons: not so good in low light situations, zoom isn't the best for distance shots
The Bottom Line: If you're looking to go digital, a Kodak EasyShare is the way to go. It's a good all-around camera with enough features to satisfy most photography enthusiasts
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| stereotomy's Full Review: Kodak EasyShare DX7630 Digital Camera |
I was not an easy sell on the digital photography revolution. A few years ago I would have told you that my trusty Minolta SLR was my camera of choice and would remain so for quite some time. Then one year my parents, knowing my love of photography, decided that they wanted to buy me a digital camera for my birthday.
Still skeptical, I did some research. In most categories, the Kodak EasyShare came out on time, so I decided to go for the Kodak EasyShare DX7630.
A 6.1 megapixel point-and-shoot camera, this digital camera is good for general use. Parties, nature shots, portraits -- it'll work for all.
For me, the joy I found in a digital camera came on several levels. One is the instant gratification. Take a picture, upload it to your computer, and you have it to enjoy without waiting for developing. The other charm I found in the world of digital photography is the freedom of taking as many pictures as I wanted without needing to worry about the cost of film and developing. The one-time purchase of a substantial memory card takes care of that.
The EasyShare is a great little camera. Though it isn't as tiny as some digital cameras out there today, it's still small in size, and convenient to toss into a handbag or small camera case. It has both optical and digital zoom features. It also has a number of convenient settings, from fully automatic, to a number of scene selections such as close-up, landscape, action and portraits (among others). With the Easyshare you can also work more manually, with features SLR users will be familiar with such as being able to set shutter priority or aperture priority, things that many point and shoots lack.
The EasyShare also gives you assorted artistic choices, such as being able to shoot in black and white or sepia in addition to full color. Another great feature is the ability to shoot small video clips.
What surprised me the most is the quality of the photographs that I achieve with this camera. Though you'll never duplicate the quality of SLR prints with a digital, the prints you'll get with the EasyShare are exceptional, even for enlargements.
To be fair, there are several things I would count as negatives with this item. It isn't optimal for low-light situations. The zoom isn't great for real distance shots, such as birds or other animals, and when you venture into the digital end of the zoom, be sure to do so only in fairly bright light. Also, in the battery compartment, the small plastic piece that holds the battery in place is delicate and something to be cautious with if you're someone who carries and uses spare camera batteries.
Those things aside, I would highly recommend the Kodak EasyShare to anyone looking to venture into the world of digital photography. I've had mine for several years now, have taken thousands of photographs with it, and it's still going strong. The EasyShare has sold me on digital photography, and though I still love and use my trusty Minolta SLR, I find that each camera is good for different situations.
Would I buy another Kodak EasyShare model? Yes, in a heartbeat.
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Amount Paid (US$): 350
This Camera is a Good Choice if You Want Something... Flexible Enough for Enthusiasts
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