Kodak EasyShare DX4530 Digital Camera

Pros: 5MP, affordable, Kodak name, Movie mode, User friendly, 32MB internal, did I mention 5MP??
Cons: The lens cap isn't that bad...

Want more from your digital camera? How about 5.0MP for prints up to 20"x30"? Close-up details with 3X optical and 3.3X advanced digital zoom. One-touch-simple e-mailing, printing, and picture transfers thanks to the on-camera Share button. ...

Pros: Best value for the money, good pictures, ease of use
Cons: No major drawbacks that I can think of.

This camera is an excellent bargain. It is one of the cheapest quality 5 megapixel cameras you will find on the market. At the time of this writing the camera itself is probably over a year old which is ancient in today’s technology standards but its ...

Pros: Photo quality, internal memory, battery types
Cons: Silly lens cap, limited exposure controls, no uncompressed setting

The DX4530 fits into Kodak's upper end of digital cameras - it lacks some features of the higher end DX6 line, and has a better resolution (at 5 megapixels) than the CX line. This camera has a target market and if you fit into that market, this camera is ...

Pros: Resolution, Movie Mode
Cons: Only 3x optical zoom

This Kodak camera was one I picked out for my 21st birthday. I was looking for a camera with high resolution but at a very affordable price. I was intending to choose a 3.2 mp camera for about $299 but this exclusive kodak camera was the same price ...

Pros: great picture quality very dependable
Cons: slow, very slow processor, not great software, docking station issues

I bought this camera about 4 years ago while on vacation in Plymouth Mass. Having an older SLR at the time and being on vacation it was time for an upgrade. I knew next to nothing about digital cameras at the time. That's to say I'm not a whiz at this ...

Pros: AA betteries, threaded lens adapter, weight, simplicity
Cons: Poor image color, far too few user settings

I wondered why professional online reviewers such as steves-digicams and dpreview made no mention of this camera. I think I can tell you why. This is a 5 megapixel camera designed for low-end consumers. However, I will tell you that there are things to li ...

Pros: Easy to use (for the no-brainer market). Clear, well-placed controls.
Cons: Spyware in the EasyShare web-updater. Non-rechargeable batteries. Totally lacks fine-tuning controls.

Recently, there has been an explosion of personal digicam purchases in our office. I had the opportunity to compare the performance of my new DX4530 with a Sony DSC P8 belonging to a colleague. Excepting the megapixel max count (5 megapixel vs P8's 3 ...

Pros: Very easy to use and user friendly.
Cons: I wish it had a better display indicator for battery & photos remaining.

My Kodak Easy Share DX 4530 was a present from my fiancee to replace my HP Photosmart that I'd slowly grown to despise. This fun and functional camera came with a useless lens cover and a handy wrist strap. The internal memory was actually quite ...

Pros: Exposure time adjustments; 2580x1932 high-quality photos; photo modes; battery life
Cons: limited flash when using wide angle; bad software; card door can fall off easily

After about a year or so of use I have found this camera to be a great camera for any type of shot you may want to get. The 5.0 Megapixels creates huge images with stunning quality that easily compare to those taken with professional cameras. The ...

Pros: One-touch buttons, 32MB built-in memory, 5MP resolution, lengthy AV captivity.
Cons: Slower start up time, no image stabilizer, no burst mode.

Well, all I can say - DX4530 is a good entry-level 5.0MP digital camera indeed. Bundled with one-touch buttons make the sharing of photos for emailing, printing and downloading never been easier before. Image Resolution The powerful, ...

Pros: Price, essential features (zoom, macro, flash, movie, etc), AA batteries, SD memory.
Cons: External lens cap, slightly large size, not-so-great software.

My wife and I were in the market to replace our HP camera, which broke after one year (just after the warranty expired). On the advice of my sister, we got a Kodak easy-share that was on sale. It came with a free 256 MB secure digital chip. Good ...

Pros: Good photos from a small camera - and it automatically rotates portrait photos. Great price.
Cons: Lens cap

I'll admit that I've never been a fan of Kodak cameras. In my mind, their 35mms never seemed to match the Canons and Minoltas. I've always owned Olympus and my last digital camera was a 3 year old Olympus D490 that took fantastic photos. But it was ...

Pros: Cheapest 5.0mp camera on the market, generous amount of internal memory
Cons: Pictures aren't sharp, autofocus actually blurs images, flash is weak, no rechargeable batteries included

As is true with most things in life, you get what you pay for. This camera, although claiming to be 5mp in actuality has the quality of a 2-3mp camera. Kodak tried too hard to make this camera appeal to everybody, and the end result is horrendous. This ...

Pros: Perfect pictures, ease of use, long AA battery life, low price!
Cons: ??? silly lens cap, ...still thinking....

This camera is nearly perfect out of the box. Drop the included pair of AA batteries in and start clicking. The picture quality is the best I've seen in any digital camera. It takes better pictures than my moms $4000 Minolta 35mm! When printed on a ...

Pros: A lot for your $$
Cons: Low quality prints for a 5MP camera

It'll be hard to find a cheaper digital camera on the market that is a 5MP. But what are you giving up in order to have that 5MP at such a great price? It's hard to define the picture quality on this camera. Overall, 4x6's and 8x10's produce excellent ...

Pros: Terrific professional quality photos, many easy to use features, very durable.
Cons: Uses batteries quickly but this is not a major issue.

Could this be one of the best? I purchased my Kodak DX4530 Digital Camera about three years ago. I haven't had one single problem with it. It has the same quality as it did three years ago. When I made the purchase I paid about $300 for the camera and ...

Pros: SO EASY to use camera and software. Takes videos, too. Great resolution.
Cons: The kids wiggle out of position before the camera takes the shot.

Okay, I know so many of us are worried about getting a digital camera. You're thinking "Gee, I'd really like to do all those neat things, like e-mail pictures. But, I'm not going to understand how to use it.". Well, if you are currently USING e-mail, ...

Pros: picture quality, easy to understand, zoom, software, easy to upload pictures
Cons: weight/size, battery life, lens cap

The Kodak DX4530 digital camera met every expectation I had the minute I got the camera. I received the camera as a Christmas gift three years ago. After many weeks of research, this was the camera that made its way to the top of my list. My ...

Pros: A great camera for someone looking for point and shoot features. Great family camera!
Cons: The silly little lens cap is really a pain!

My experience with Kodak has not been very positive, so when my husband presented me with this camera for Christmas, I didn't quite know what to say. I told him that I would try it out and see what it could do. Keep in mind, all I really want was a ...

Pros: Excellent price!
Cons: Sometimes blurs the pictures if not steady enough. Did not come with printer dock.

I bought this camera at Wal-Mart the day after Thanksgiving. I couldn't pass up the great deal on a 5 megapixel camera! The camera is so easy to use! It has a dial on the top of the camera that lets you know which setting you are on (it has pictures ...

Pros: AA BATTERY,CAN TAKE 3 PICTURES IN A ROW, VERY NICE SHARP PICTURES OUTSIDE
Cons: VIDEO IN MOV. FORMAT, VIDEO JUMPY, NIGHT PICTURES MUST STAY VERY STILL

nice clear pictures in daylight, KODAK DX 4530 I have taken 100's of pictures with this camera , and some video. 1) 5 mp , pictures are 2 megs each, jpg format. 2) video is in ( mov ) format very large files . 3.video is jumpy , and the sound is ...

Pros: Great Digital Camera
Cons: Slow shutter speed

We purchased the Kodak 4530 in 2004 when we were expecting our first child. Since then we have taken over 8000 high quality photos. At 5 mega pixels it is now one of the lower mega-pixel cameras but we have always been happy with the quality. We have had ...

Pros: Look and feel is good for we Boomers. Easy transfer of pics to the PC.
Cons: Costly and short life batteries; only 32 MB internal memory. Kodak EZ-Share software is so-so.

Update: Still happy with this camera. I have no need to go out and buy a later model with more features. Flawless, easy operation. The Kodak EZ-Share software provided is adequate, but not easy to navigate around so that photo files are simply ...

Pros: Priced very competitively with other 5 meg cameras.
Cons: Needs just a few more menu options.

I just purchased this camera about a week ago and I'm happy with it so far. It is very light and uses standard AA batteries. The LCD screen is easy to read even outdoors. I like the 5 megapixel resolution, but I think Kodak compresses it a little too much ...

Pros: Great pictures, even at lower quality settings. Easy to use. Uncomplicated menus.
Cons: Iffy lens cap. No webcam capability

I bought this camera as a "point and shoot" small camera to take with me as I travel on business. I say "Instamatic" because this camera fulfills Kodak's tradition of bringing easy photography to the masses. The analogy ends with the quality of the ...

Pros: Easy to use. Lightweight.
Cons: None that I have found so far.

This is a great little camera. It is easy to use and takes clear and colorful pictures. It was my first digital camera and I couldn't have bought anything better.

Pros: Faultless
Cons: faultless for only 2 years

I've seen photos taken with several Canon SLR digital cameras, and my DX4530 photo's are better in every way, I was considering purchasing a Canon SLR D300 but when I compared the photo's I changed my mind and stuck to the Kodak DX4530, but it's breaking my heart now that mine has stopped working after 2 years, its switching on, recording sound in Video Mode but no pic and nothing showing on the screen when I want to take a pic, if I take a pic it's just completely black, I phoned Camera Mart about a possible repair but looking at least Ģ90.00 to repair, possibly Ģ120.00 depending on the fault. Any Ideas anyone?

Pros: Decent pictures. Easy to use.
Cons: NO warranty on camera. You are on your own.

I've had the camera for one year and it is easy to use and takes decent pictures. The interface within the camera to download pictures broke before the warranty expired. The customer support person stated it is either the USB cable or the camera itself. Replacing the USB cable did not fix the problem so the camera is defective. Basically there is no warranty as they sent me an email stating where to send the camera and the costs involved to get it fixed. Costs? Beware of bogus warranties from Kodak.

Pros: Simple to use.
Cons: I wish it had a low battery indicator.

I was given this camera as a gift & really love it. The 5MP is great. The camera can be used for sports shots, landscapes & video. It is very easy to use & does a great job for the money.

Pros: Kodak brand, clear screen, low price, many features for this price range
Cons: slow when taking picture - but that doesn't really bother me

I bought the Kodak EasyShare DX4530 for my mother this past Christmas and we all love it! The price was unheard of for a 5 megapixel camera (whereas a $299 Sony digital camera only had about 3 megapixels). This camera does everything the average buyer wants a camera to do and more. It's not as advanced as some other 5 megapixel cameras, but for the price it's considered a bargain. :-D

Pros: Easy to use, great picture quality, bright colors, easy to transfer pictures to pc
Cons: Lens cap is a seperate piece, some pictures come out blurry (may be my inexperience)

After doing a lot of shopping for cameras I finally made my decision for the Kodak dx4530. For the money and the options you can't find a better camera.

I am not a photographer, or electronics guy so I can't tell you all the specifics, but if you just want a camera that you can take out of the box, and start using to take very nice pictures than this is the one for you.

I bought the camera around Christmas time 03, and got the camera for $299. I got the camera at office max and it came with some software, a 64meg card, rechargable batteries, and a charger. I felt it was a great deal for a 5mp camera. Then when I took the camera out and saw the quality of pictures, I was even happier.

The camera comes with step by step instructions, and is very easy to connect to a PC with a USB cable (included). This camera is a great deal, and I recommend it for anyone. (Only con is the lens cap, but i can deal...why didnt they just make it like the rest and have it be internal?)

Pros: CRISP CLEAR PICTURE , Easy to use, fair price
Cons: Sorry, I can’t find any Ŧ cons ŧ

The best as finally arrived

I bough this Kodak digital camera over a month ago, and yet, it is the best digital camera that I had so far (it’s my 3rd one).

Easy to use, the entire features you need, CRISP CLEAR PICTURE and all that at a fair price! what else more do you want?

Some people will always complain …. To a certain point I’m one of them ! , but with this camera I am just extremely satisfied.

Regards,

from : Hudson,Q.C., Canada

Pros: Very nice case design, simple menus, excellent dock (optional I think).
Cons: Pictures are unusable.

We bought this camera to replace our five year old Kodak DC215 1 megapixel digital camera (which we were very happy with). Almost all of the pictures that we take with this camera turn out blurry and fuzzy. The sharpness is horrible, and the lighting and color are bad. I am not exaggerating, the best photos that this camera has taken are still bad. We have tried the different modes, indoors and outdoors. Now we are stuck with it because of the Wal-Mart 15 day return window for electronics. I don't understand how the other reviewers have rated this camera so high, because the pictures are clearly bad. Either something is wrong with our camera, or people don't have anything to compare to this camera. My wife has abandoned digital photography for film, so I guess I'm on the market for a new camera.

Pros: Price, quality pictures
Cons: Size, lens cap(not that big of a deal)

I have been using this camera for about one year now. It's hard to take a bad picture. I just don't understand some of bad reviews. It must be they have defective cameras. My only complaints might be a weak flash, but hey, all these small cameras have a weak flash. The camera size is a little bigger than some of the other ones with comparable features.
I have 3 digital cameras so I can compare one to the other. I have a hard time telling the difference in picture quality between this Kodak and my $900 Minolta Dimage A-2!!

Pros: It is easy! Great price for a 5 megapixel camera.
Cons: I have not found any cons with this product.

This Kodak camera is the first digital camera I have purchased. In all honesty, at first I was skeptical; since I usually purchase Sony products, and therefore believed that Sony had superior electronics. I also mistakenly believed that higher priced products equated to better products. However, since I had never used a digital camera before, I was told that the Kodak EasyShare camera would be my best bet. That fact could not be more accurate. Everything from the software installation, to the explanations of how to connect the equipment to the dock/computer, to the easy understanding of the options on the camera make this particular camera a pleasure to own. I love how at the press of one button, your pictures are transferred from your camera to an album on your computer. This makes emailing your photos to friends and family so easy. Everything about this camera is easy, and thus, the name EasyShare could not be more appropriate. I absolutely love this camera, and highly recommend this product to everyone.

Pros: 5 mp, good battery life, multiple picture quality setting
Cons: loose camera lens cap, light at view finder

I thoroughly enjoy using this camera. 5mp delivers amazing quality photos, and the price is definitely right! I was surprised at the price of this camera when other 5mp cameras went for several hundreds more, but after doing my homework, I went with this one, and have absolutely no regrets.

Pros:
- 5 mega pixels delivers great, crisp, and clear looking pictures
- settings that allows you to set the quality you want in pictures, be warned though, at the 3 star setting, pictures are quite large when downloaded onto your computer. You'll want to size them down before emailing them.
- not a battery hog at all!

Cons:
- The camera lens cap isn't very secure. It pops off every time I pull the camera out of my camera pouch.
- the "on" light is next to the view finder which makes it very distracting to your eyes if you use the view finder instead of the screen to take pictures

Pros: Very easy to use takes great pictures.
Cons: I agree lens cap could be better.

I've had this camera for almost a year and I love it. I had a 1 pixel kodak it did ok but I wanted to upgrade and this camera was a good buy and takes great pictures. I've not had one blurry picture or bad color I have printed from my printer and from a kodak printer at a store no differents in quality of prints they were all great. And I have a dock with mine and you can use rechageable batteries with this camera. If you are a pro. at picture taking it may not have all the features you need but for the everyday person it will do a good job. So I don't understand why people are having a bad time with this camera.

Pros: Battery Type, 5MP, cheap, 32MB inertial memory, easy to use, movie mode, SD memory and_much_more!!
Cons: Uses up batteries like an airplane, lens cap always falls off

This Camera is one you should buy unless you are a pro photographer. There are better cameras than this one but if you include the price this is the best one. Some of the negatives are that Battery life isn't that good and lens cap falls off. The picture resolution is one of the best parts. Another great aspect is that the camera takes AA Batteries. There are also many different modes to the camera. If you are looking to buy a digital camera this is definitely one that should be on your list.

Pros: 5MB from a reputed brand at an affordable price
Cons: Dark background photos.

I purchased this camera from Walmart over 6 months ago at the price of $299.It came bundled with Camera dock.
Like all Electronics product, if you wait long enough,the price keeps on dropping.On thanksgiving day ,the price of camera dropped almost a $100 and it is available at Walmart for $198 + tax.

Feature wise ,it is a very good camera, with 32Mb internal memory and various types of picture options like closeups,moving,landscape etc..

Also comes with Kodak Easy share photo software.

Has option for pencil (AA) and lithium battery type.
Drawbacks that i found are :
Size is similar to other normal cameras ;it could have been more compact.
Photos come a little dark background if flash is not turned on.

Pros: Price, picture quality
Cons: Lens cap

This camera was built for the novice, but performs like a pro. Tremendous value for the money. Great pics at a great price. Would strongly recommend.

Pros: Big pictures Quality pictures Good price Easy to use
Cons: Batteries have to be from kodak

I got my camera about two years ago. I've managed to drop it a few times since then. My battery lasted a good year before I had to buy another. I've yet to buy more memory. The pictures come out big.

My advice, if you buy this camera also buy the bag with the extra charger and batteries. It's worth it.

I realized after my batter went that I couldn't use just any batteries I had to buy the Kodak battery. Plus I lost my charger which is only sold in the bag and batteries package retailing for 39$ at every store.

Pros: Small and lightweight, 3x optical and 3x digital zoom, lowest price 5 mpix camera around.
Cons: The only con is the lens cap. Doesn't fit right and comes off easily

With a 5.0 Mpixel resolution and the lowest price I have seen on a digital camera with the same features, the Kodak DX4530 is hands down the best Digital Camera I have owned (and I have had 3) It is small and lightweight but produces excellent picture prints. It has an internal memory of 32mb and you can purchase additional SD cards with as much as 512mb. Easy set up....I was taking pictures within 15 minutes of opening the box. One of the few Digital Cameras I have seen with a date/time stamp that can be turned on or off.

Pros: price, size, shape ease of use.
Cons: low light usage, recovery speed.

This camera is a decent unit for a low priced 5 megapixel camera. It takes really nice outdoor pictures but in low light settings I reach for my 2.0 megapixel Fuji. I have used this camera for an impromptu portrait setting with the machine on a tripod and using floods and the images were better than I expected. The battery life is decent and the screen is nice and bright. So to summarize this is a decent 5 megapixel camera but definitely not a high end unit. I rated it 4 star because of the price and if you take the time you can get some real nice results with this camera.

Pros: Quality, cost basis, ease of use, long battery life ConsumerReports favor
Cons: LED next to viewfinder and this is NOT AMERICAN MADE.

Here in the Greater NYC Area , actually in the Garden State.
A saying is try it you'll like. Well BUY it you'll love it.

Wishing this was MADE in the USA though. Shopping for the right price was an obstacle but finding a good deal was best. This handheld machine is wonderful so far.


The cost basis may move down once more are sold thus production moves up. But I still wish it was AMERICAN MADE.

Reading the other e-reviews here is great and you shall learn a lot as I saw these ePinions prior to the purchases made.

At time of purchase I do suggest getting your memory cards SD and such that way you will bargain more and have things included.

This works well is low priced in comparison what you have too.

I think in the next one, maybe DX4531,it will not have that LED next to the viewfinder..

This in my Eopinion is great .

Pros: ok battery life 32 mb internal storage easy to share your pictures
Cons: flimsy lens cap big and bulky un clear pictures

i have this camera and it has a couple things i dont like about it it has too many modes wich is confusing and there no regular picture taking mode enless u put it on auto zoom and some times it cut off some of the picture becuz it auto zooms and the lens cap is horable and the pics are a little fuzzy and its a little big and bulky

Pros: great pics, easy to load onto the pc with the docking station
Cons: the lens cover isn't as "tight" as I would like it

The pictures come out clearer than any other camera I have ever seen. I also have the docking station and with one little click of a button all my pics go onto the pc. This is one camera that I won't be needing to replace for a long time. It also takes great action shots and wonderful for night pics which was completely shocking because most times there still isn't enough light from the camera to do them......this one is by far the best.

Pros: Ease of use, internal memory (32MB)
Cons: Lens cap?? It doesn't fit...like someone forgot to finish it in production.

I really like this camera. I'm a novice so this camera is ideal. Manual controls are minimal but that only makes it a better camera for a beginner. Image quality is fantastic. My final price was $287. A 5MP for $287! What more can I say?

Pros: very useful software, excellent picture quality, features, ease of use.
Cons: none !

This is the second Kodak Digital camera I have owned. (haven't owned any other brand but, haven't felt the need to switch to another brand) I love its ease of use, picture quality and features. I also own the Kodak printer dock 4000 for printing lab quality 4X6 photos at home anytime. I'll purchase Kodak until I'm convinced another brand is any better or a better value. Kodak is a very reputable brand that has been around a long time.

Pros: Pictures come out looking just like film ones, small and lightweight, easy to operate
Cons: The only problem is the lens cap, not really that bad though

I was very hesitant about switching from a film camera to a digital one. I researched and found a very good deal on this one. When I first got the camera I would take pictures with both cameras (my other one is a minolta) and looking at them side by side you couldn't tell which one was the digital one. It takes a very good picture, even in low light it does a pretty good job. I bought an extra memory card because I take so many pictures. I really recommend this camera especially if you are going to take the leap and switch to a digital one. It is very easy to run. It is small and lightweight! I do think that they could improve the lens cap on this one. I really don't care how that works, and sometimes it doesn't stay on but that is a minor inconvenience. So if you are looking for a good and reasonably priced camera check this one out!

Pros: Affordable, reliable, excellent quality, easy to carry
Cons: only 3x optical zoom. But overall it has the best performance

Very strong body. My camera fell many times but still this camera works like a new one. I even dropped it on the beach but kept it in dry place for days and guess what; it still works.

It has an excellent design and body and works perfect. Gets the best running mode pics than any other camera. I've taken pictures while driving, jet skiing, kayaking, running, day, light, long exposure mode, you name it and I've taken pics in that way and have given me the best results. I hardy have to delete any picture when I download them on to my PC.

Pros: it's a camera
Cons: it doesn't work with the Apple, and they don't tell you

The camera may be fine. But when I was unable to transfer pictures back from my Apple to the camera (so I could get prints at the store) I found out from Kodak's help center that the camera is not fully compatible with Apple. You can put pictures on the Apple, but not get them back out. It would have been nice if they told you that when you install the software on your Apple, or even better they might say it when you purchase the camera. Unfortunately, I found out too late. I guess this 'if you don't ask we won't tell' policy helps Kodak enhance its sales in the short term, but obviously I'm not planning on buying anything again from them in the future.

Pros: 5 Mega Pixels, Price, takes AA's, Simplicity.
Cons: Lens Cap needs to br tighter, The blinking green light next to the view finder

This is a pretty good camera for the price. I bought this during a Boxing Day Sale and paid $349 CDN.
So, not bad for a 5 Mega Pixels camera. This camera is very easy to use. I like that this camera takes AA's for battery. I made a small movie with it and works well also. The flash was bright. The only thing i don't like about this camera is 2 things. The lens cap which is very loose, it keeps poping out. Second the flash or on/off indicator light is right next to the view finder, which when i use the view finder the blinking green light is blinding my view. the light should be on top of the camera and not right next to the view finder. This camera worked well at night, I took a fwe photos during a dance and the pics came out really well and sharp. Just a note you do not need the docking station for this camera, i find it works extremely well just by USB cable, save the $100 and just buy a recharger for AA's

Pros: Great outdoor pics, easy to use.
Cons: LOUSY indoor and low light pics. Not enough manual control.

This camera took great outdoor pictures. Easy to use, lightweight and decent battery life. If you're going indoors, you'd better have a few 1000 watt halogens ready for a good picture. I'm very disappointed to have to return in for another brand.

Pros: Fabulous resolution, well priced, great features, good battery life.
Cons: Lens cap can be better.

This camera is great. It has high resolution pictures. I can see the wood grain in a door. Very impressive. The close up mode is neat. The tech support is great as well. I think the number is 1-800-235-6325 or 1-800-23KODAK

Pros: Easy to navigate, picture quality great. Great price for a 5.0 MP camera.
Cons: Lens cap, kinda bulky and does not come with a rechargeable battery.

I is one of the better cameras I have come across. I picture quality is great. It is also very easy to use. The navigation scheme is very well layed out. Took pictures during my wedding. Was very impressed

Pros: price, image quality, AA batteries
Cons: nothing i can see

i don't know what the other guy is talking about. he obviously has no clue. if you measure image quality by file size, which only a novice would do, there are multiple quality settings on the camera that result is images that are far larger than "typically 800 KB in size!"

the camera is a STEAL for this price, and the use of SD instead of the inferior compact flash and memory stick modules make it all the better. what i also like about this camera is that it uses AA batteries. as mentioned before, this saves a lot of money, and allows it to be more versatile.

highly recommended.

Pros: Excellent pictures, easy to use, very long battery life, price
Cons: The lens cap is not really that bad, quicktime video format :(

This is a very nice camera for the money. I have used it for a trip to Vegas and Christmas '03. The pictures are very sharp and nice looking. I think the people who are having a difficult time with blurry pictures and light are mis-using the camera. You have to the button half way down and give the camera a moment (about 1-2 seconds) to auto-set focus and shutter speed, then press the button.

The video and mic are very cool, but don't expect high quality video as the resolution is only 320X240. A 256Meg SD card in the camera does just over 16 minutes of video or 166 pictures and the highest resolution. Also the video taken is quicktime (.mov), which is not a very open format. I have had very good results and would recommend the camera to any of my friends. This is my second digital camera and I am very satisfied.

Pros: large internal memory
Cons: poor battery life, long delay for snapping button to actual picture taken, long start up.

When i first bought this camera I was so excited. The pictures were clear and sharp, and it was easy to use. After 2 years I am ready to trade it in for my 35mm. It's useless at catching candid shots, as the start up time to first picture seems to take forever. Not to mention the shutter lag. You snap a pic and by the time the camera actually takes it, the moment has passed. I also find it eats up my rechargeable batteries.

Pros: Great picture quality, great price, has video with sound capability, nice size, built-in memory
Cons: None for us; maybe not ideal for someone who is a professional.

My husband always wants the most expensive "toys," which causes problems. I got this for him for Christmas -- for just $269 -- and he's loved it! It lets you take video with sound and it takes great still shots. (Initially we weren't sure. If you're having trouble getting good quality, try developing them somewhere else. That was our problem.) Great camera!

Pros: Easy to use, software is easy to use, lots of fun...
Cons: Lens cap, shudder lags a bit, tad on the pricey side with all the attachments.

I've always been a film purist, and vowed I'd never buy a digital camera. But WOW the pictures this camera takes have blown me away. I've always used a Nikon slr with low speed either Fujichrome, or Kodachrome film. This camera takes sharper images than either film, and that's a pretty impressive feat. The movie mode is great, lots of fun. The only thing I don't really like is the lens cap, and the fact I had to buy the cradle, ni-cad battery, and memory card, but other than that extra expense it's a great little camera. Well worth the price.....

Pros: Sleek body Design, Simple Operation, Professional Quality digital photos.
Cons: Have not found any yet

This camera is not only simple and easy to use but captures quality photos, when attached with the Kodak printer dock, printed picture quality is outstanding. Tons of people ask me where I get my pictures developed and have a hard time believing I printed them right at home. This Kodak 5.0 MP camera has easy to follow and simplistic operating instructions. Making this camera a breeze and certainly a pleasure to use. I highly recommend this camera to the serious photo junkie.

Pros: Easy to use, superb pictures, convenient prints from home.
Cons: Night mode must be perfectly still

I got this for my birthday after having a 2.0 Mega Pixel for over a year. The pictures are fabulous! I took pictures of my kids one Sunday evening, uploaded the one I liked to the Ofoto website, picked out a Christmas card and had 40 cards in my mailbox Tuesday morning. The quality was awesome! I also had about 25 prints in my camera that I uploaded to the Ofoto site of various shots and had them sent to my home. Unbelievable! Easy, great pictures and all from the convenience of my home! The only drawback I have found is when shooting using the night mode, a slight movement will make your pictures blurry, so you really need to put it on a tripod to shoot in that mode. Great camera, easy to use!

Pros: Ease of Use
Cons: None

I purchased this camera about three months ago and took on family vacation. It was very simple to use and even easier to download pics. The pics are crystal clear and the options to choose how to take your pics, standard, landscape, objects in motion, night, etc. is very simple. I like the product and hope to get continued enjoyment out of it.

Pros: nice camera when worked
Cons: customer support does not work for you if warranty is expired

Had camera 14 months. warranty expired after 1 year(November 2004). Problems with camera started 12 months 3 weeks after purchase. problems included taking the picture and storage/download of pics. If available--get a replacement or an extended warranty on this as their service offers choice of repair $160-$260 or trade for a refurbished camera with less megapixels and $250 to boot. Basically you give Kodak your camera and they sell you an over priced refurbished camera with less options. then they fix your camera and resell as refurbished. good deal for them.

Pros: Thus far, very good camera, features and picture quality for the price. Less than $300.
Cons: Flimsy compartment door for storage of external flash card.

In response to quakeguy's remarks about Steve's Digicams not having a review on the Kodak DX4530 Digital Camera, please read the following which is quoted directly from Steve's review that was posted on 11/17/2003. Follow this link for a complete review: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/dx4530_pg2.html . For the most part the review contradicts some of what quakeguy says. You may also want to check out the www.dpreview.com site for additional reviews/responses.

"As of the writing of this conclusion (Nov 2003), the Kodak DX4530 is the lowest cost 5- megapixel digital camera available with a zoom lens. It proves that the old saying 'you only get what you pay for' may not always be true. The DX4530 is an entry-level yet high resolution camera with a quality 3x optical zoom lens. This is a perfect camera for anyone that wants to easily capture sharp and well saturated pictures, indoors or out, with little or no prior experience. And with an average street price of $350 or less you won't need a bank loan to purchase one."

Pros: Easy to carry, great picture quality, ease of use
Cons: none really, other than the lens cap

I bought this camera after many weeks of reading up on digital cameras and racking my brain sifting through reviews. We have three little boys and owning a regular camera was becoming too expensive with buying and developing film. Not to mention the fact that 1/2 the pictures that were developed ended up being tossed due to heads being cut off, etc...
I have to say I am loving this camera! The picture quality is great and I'm enjoying the fact that I can view the pictures I take, and delete them easily if I choose not to keep them. The battery life is good, and I like that I have 32MB internal memory. I've had one red-eye picture since buying and using this camera but I was able to easily fix it with the included software. The LCD screen is a little difficult to see on really sunny days, and the lens cap does seem to pop off on its own every now and then (which is why I attached it to the camera like you're supposed to), but for the price, quality of pictures, and the ease of use... I have to give this two thumbs up.

Pros: -cheap, good image quality
Cons: -warped horizon line at max wide shot

cons:
-horizon warped/curved on wide angle.
-lense cap pops off
-exposure compensation not seen through live screen
-slow to take next picture

pros:
-cheap 400 cdn
-4X6 prints on kodak printmaker machine quality excellent

Pros: Internal memory, good Video Mode
Cons: Poor flash, LONG relaod time, poor flash, not enough manual controls, short battery life.

My husband and I did months of research before purchasing this digital camera. We checked out consumer reports, epinions and other independant sources. I felt quite confident in our choice and I was....disappointed.

The good things about the camera were the internal memory, the video mode and the display screen. The disappointments were the amazingly long time it took the camera to reload between shots, the teeny-tiny battery life and my flash pictures were either overexposed or too dark. I found it quite a bother to enter a menu screen in order to set the auto-timer. I was initially impressed by the amount of megapixels in this camera's description, but found the pictures to be less than photo quality as soon as I tried to zoom or crop them at all.

I am very disappointed with this camera and wish I hadn't bought it.