Kodak DC290 Zoom Digital Camera

Pros: Great specs, great value, CompactFlash, USB, extras, software, support
Cons: hmmmm- still thinkin'

Kodak knows digital cameras. They also understand a thing or two about software, support, and customer satisfaction. The DC290 is a perfect example of their dedication to staying on top of the digital camera market.

First off, the image...

Pros: every feature in the book, super clear photos
Cons: battery monster, must have win98

This has been my first experience with a digital camera. I think that I am really spoiled now. The Kodak has so many features and functions that it can be a daunting task to figure out. One of the greatest things about the Kodak 290 is that you can...

Pros: Easy to use, USB capable
Cons: So-so software bundle, unimpressive LCD screen

I chose the Kodak DC-290 because I was looking for a Megapixel camera that offered zoom features and the CompactFlash (tm) storage option. The DC-290 was advertised with a 20 megabyte CompactFlash card, but I was pleasantly surprised when it was...

Pros: Superb Image Capture
Cons: Price could be better

There are already 45 other great opinions posted about this camera, so I won't rehash a lot of what has been said here, but will address some negative comments that have been made about the camera.

In regards to battery life, the camera does...

Pros: Outstanding features and photos
Cons: Eats batteries like an aardvark eats ants

My camera needs are simple. They always have been, even when I fancied myself a serious amateur photographer. A Nikon FM2 has been a loyal companion. My Yashica T4 is a great point-and-shoot scout camera which has never ceased to pleasantly surprise...

Pros: Images, features, price, design
Cons: Purchase of external AC power,

I have come to learn that high tech toys are a vice just like any other non-life sustaining material object. I've never needed to drink, smoke or take non prescription drugs in order to enjoy myself. But I do suffer from "the one who dies with the...

Pros: Color accuracy; consistent program modes
Cons: Exposed LCD screen (as with all cameras); slow on/off

After shopping for all available cameras in my local area for my father's business, this camera exhibited the best features versus the price ($600).

The main reason is accuracy of color. I've reviewed all of the online shoot-outs and...

Pros: Great photos, can add lenses and filters, large dynamic range in photos.
Cons: A little on the pricey side.

I recently received the Kodak DC290 Digital Camera as a gift. Was I in heaven!
I have wanted to upgrade to a digital camera with zoom and megapixel capabilities, and this camera has all that and more. It will go to a 3X optical zoom, and has lens...

Pros: Easy to use, 2" LCD screen, use of Digita scripts, professional image quality, 3x zoom
Cons: Batterys dead after 40 pictures, MAJOR lag time

After reading many reviews, I found that this product was for me. Although it fit well for my uses, I think that the majority of people would find it not to be for them. The major offset is the unpredictable lag time between when you press the shutter...

Pros: Great pictures, Audio, 2 megapixel, 3x zoom, USB
Cons: Dark LCD, pricey, lack of documentation, flimsy battery door

WOW! This is one solid camera. Great pictures - A step above the the DC280, but I wish the LCD was brighter. My name is Steve, and I sell digicams. (not the steve from www.steves-digicams.com) This camera is a great camera, and I would highly...

Pros: Big CCD, great quality pictures, lots of features.
Cons: Big frame, sometimes really slow between pictures.

In early 1999, we got a Kodak DC260 at work to replace our
old DC50. It worked so well that I decided to get a DC290
for myself when I saw a good price on one in April of 2000.
Since that time, I've taken about 3000 pictures with my ...

Pros: easy to use, wonderful quality pictures
Cons: hard on the batteries, have to recharge often or have a 2nd set on hand

We wanted a digital camera that had good resolution, was easy to use and the Kodak DC290 is it. Yes, it's rather expensive at $999 but well worth it. We bought it at Best Buy so the rebates make the cost a little easier to take. Yes, it eats batteries...

Pros: Great picture quality and depth, produces great printed copies
Cons: Uses up batteries, disconnecting from computer produces errors.

This camera was purchased for my use by the company where I work. We were replacing the DC50 I had for almost three years. I work in Marketing and a camera goes with me wherever I go, so I need something reliable. I was also looking for something I...

Pros: incredible image quality, big (32mb!) compactflash card
Cons: odd, boxy shape that isn't all that ergonomic. takes awhile for pictures to load into the camera's memory after taking them. cruddy battery life. get NIMH rechargeables with a fast recharger (nimhbattery.com) and always carry a spare set if you buy this c

The dc290 camera is certainly a power punch- it has a multitude of features and can perform in the image quality area like the best of them. However, do its problems conceal the superior image quality and features of this camera?



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Pros: 2.3 megapixels, 2240X1500(max resolution), 24 bit color, JPEG or TIFF formatting, audio capabilities, 20 MB memory card
Cons: AC power and camera bag need to be purchased separately, too much camera for the casual user

I recently purchased the Kodak DC 290 Zoom for my company. We are a commercial real estate firm and we are constantly putting out flyers and specifications sheets with pictures of buildings. Until we purchased this camera we had to hassle other brokers...