The Kodak CX4230 EasyShare digital camera was designed for people who love to share great-looking pictures simply. With superb color and exposure capabilities and a premium-quality lens, you'll always have crisp, sharp, colorful pictures. The on-camera Share button, and software with one-touch photo printing and organizing, means that prints and e-mails are only one step away.
The 2-megapixel CX4230 is rich with features that deliver quality pictures you'll want to share. The Kodak Retinar all-glass lens with 6x zoom gives crisp, clean close-ups. Auto white balance and exposure with matrix metering means even poorly lit pictures look great. And Kodak color science provides impeccable color prints up to 8 by 10 inches.
The Share button enables you to tag pictures right on the camera so when you dock the CX4230, they're automatically ready to print or e-mail. Select the camera's Print button and you're just one step from easy photo prints. And for e-mailing your pictures, you can store up to 32 addresses in the camera.
When it's time to transfer your pictures to your computer, connect the included USB cable to your computer, or do it with just one touch using the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock.
The CX4230 features an internal 16 MB memory, as well as a slot for optional MultiMedia (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD) cards. It's powered by a CR-V3 lithium battery (included) or optional NiMH rechargeable batteries that are charged by the optional EasyShare dock. It comes with EasyShare software for both Windows (98, 2000, Me, or XP) and Mac (OS 8.6 or higher), USB and video-out cables, and wrist strap.
1 Not worth buying
cons:
Takes forerver to take the photo after you press the shutter.
power guzzler. Nothing eats batteries like this.
Doesn't save some of the settings after you turn off the device.
Expensive when you consider the features it offers.
pros:
Good picture quality.
One final note : It died after an years usage. Avoid this camera at all costs!. Too bad that I couldnt give it a zero star.
2 Great camera for the price, don't bother with the dock
I bought this camera on sale a couple years ago and the worst problem I have had with it is the silly KODAK policy of forcing you to use their imaging software when installing the driver.
This is aggravating since I have to re-install the driver every so often. WHy can't they offer JUST the driver?
I now use WindowsXP's much better image retrieval system. On my Windows2000 system the driver keeps getting lost and I end up having to reinstall it about every third use.
I too bought an extra memory stick (128mb) and use the camera for personal documentation and for taking gallery photos for church events to be used on their website. I have never had any serious problem with the image quality as I always leave the camera set to best image setting. It doesn't handle dark rooms very well, but then for $150, ... what camera would
I bought the docking device for an additional $50, but since the rechargable battery got to the point it wouldn't work longer than a couple of hours (the reason for my having the dockin station was the fact that it was supposed to recharge the battery) and the camera actually works faster just hooked up to the USB direct.
3 DO NOT BUY THIS THING!!
I bought this camera quite a while ago, based on the assumption that it was a good entry level digital camera for a beginner.
Here are the major problems I encountered with it:
- It sucks batteries like you cannot even imagine
- The colors are aweful (it looks like there is some magenta shift on the whole spectrum)
- The software is a real piece of junk!!
On the last point (software):
- The CD provided in the box just plain cannot be installed on a standard Windows PC.
- I tried to download an update for my Windows XP laptop and Kodak would like me to install their "easyshare" software on top of the driver. They give the option of not installing it (which is perfect for people who want to use another digital imaging software instead of theirs). However, when I select the "driver" only, it just doesn't work. I rebooted my PC, because we all know Windows is always moody when you install a new driver, but it still cannot see my camera.
Conclusion:
- I cannot connect my camera to my PC.
- Kodak cameras just suck. You cannot install their driver (it looks like their installer program is downloading mountains of data, just to install a small driver).
- The image quality is ridiculous.
- It costs a lot of money to replace batteries so often.
- Don't buy a Kodak camera. Go with the Japanese (Canon and the likes). The other guys know what they are doing.
4 horrible quality images- eats batteries like crazy!!!!!
All of these Kodak Easyshare cameras seem to have the same problem with horrible image processing. Colors look good but the compression is atrocious. If I use the "2-megapixel" image as my computer wallpaper (~1megapixel) there is a great deal of JPEG artifacting evident. These images are OKAY to print as 3.5" x 5" prints but not much larger. Even 4"x6" prints start to show artifacting and noise. As if it isn't bad enough to have poor images, the camera also eats 2 AA batteries for every 35 images captured!!! I have to bring a pack with extra batteries everywhere I take my camera!
5 DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA
I bought this camera during 2002 Black Friday Sale. After one year of regular use (no more than 20 times of use), it stopped to power on. I tried different rechargable battery (including Kodak recommended) and even recharges, but still no good. It has one year warranty, but it stopped working right after one year.
6 Great pictures, but slow shutter and poor batteries
This is a really tough little camera and is great for vacation pictures. I just throw it in my bag and go--I've even dropped it a few times with no loss of function. I have blown up many of my photos to 8x10 and they still look great--even with some of the images cropped.
However, there are some down sides. It sucks up batteries like they're going out of style. I had no luck with the lithium batteries that came with it and now use (ick) lots of disposables. Also, the shutter speed is slow. This problem can be lessened somewhat by holding down the button halfway while framing the shot, then pushing down all the way to take a picture.
7 THE CAMERA IS STILL A GOOD DEAL..PASS ON THE DOCKING STATION
I am writing this review mainly to counter some rather sour reviews about the Kodak CX4230, the Easyshare software, and the camera docking station.
First of all, the camera will take good quality images, and I would expect no less from a Kodak. Unless you are a making posters or shooting in the dark, you will not be disappointed. But then again, you shouldn't have bought a 2 mp, $98 camera if that's what you intended on doing. Anyway, I always use the "best" setting, and the files produced are like 780kb. There is good warmth of color and clarity in the pictures. It has a 3x optical zoom, which is fun to play with. The camera is very easy to use, the controls quite simple. I was taking pictures in just a few minutes. You will immediately notice the shutter lag, which can take a while to get used to, but it certainly isn't unacceptable compared to other similiar cameras.
The camera comes with a CRV3 battery, and you can take a lot of pictures with it. I would recommend using a CRV3 if you're going on a trip or as a back-up. The directions say that Kodak doesn't recommend the use of alkaline batteries, but in fact the camera won't work with alkaline batteries. It will work with Ni-Mh rechargeables which are a good way to go if you decide against the docking station. I haven't encountered any problems with the docking station or the kodak rechargeable battery pack, but i haven't had the dock for too long. The kodak batteries must be used with the dock charger and yes, they are uncharged when you get them. As with all rechargeables they will require a few cycles to accept a full charge. I have been pleased with the dock because it is just easier to set the camera in and go. For $49 you get the dock and a kodak battery set which goes for $9-$11, so it's not a bad deal. However, it is by no means a necessity. SEE FOLLOWING UPDATE REGARDING DOCKING STATION!
The Kodak Easyshare software loaded effortlessly on our XP OS and I can't really see anything wrong with it. My daughter prefers to use Easyshare to edit photos rather than Picture It, but that's probably just because that's what she's used to using. Btw, the red eye edit feature works well on our images.
To sum up: the Easyshare software is easy enough for children to use, the docking station simplifies the task of hooking up and transferring images from the camera to the computer and recharges your batteries at the same time, and even I can take good pictures with this camera. So what more were you expecting for $98 ?
DOCKING STATION PROBLEM:
To update a past review, it appears that there is indeed a problem with the Kodak docking station for this camera. After a few uses, the charging lights on the docking station quit working. I thought the batteries had gone bad, but when I took the Kodak wrapper holding them together off and recharged them in a standard nimh charger, they recharged fine. The docking station charger must be defective.
The kodak batteries are just black coated 1850 nimhs, with a metal band holding them together. Why even bother buying them when you can get a 4-pack of 2200 and 2300 nimhs cheaper?
I still recommend the camera if you're looking for a low cost good quality image. ($74 now!) But pass on the docking station.
8 Shutter Lag is Very Annoying
Like an earlier reviewer, I feel that the shutter lag on the 4230 is very slow. I have an earlier model Kodak digital camera (3400) and couldn't be happier with it. It is very responsive and the prints are incredible. When I saw the 4230 used two fewer batteries and had a smaller form factor, I thought it would make the perfect present for my wife. Unfortunately when trying to take pictures of our kids, the delay between pushing the button and the actual capture often leave us with less than optimal results. The camera is a nice camera and the other functions work well. Perhaps I was just spoiled by their earlier model.
9 Queston
Does anyone know if you can buy a wide angle lense or lense adapter for this camera?
10 First digital camera
This is my first digital camera, I love it! It is very simple to use and takes better than average pictures. The price is reasonable and you really don't need to buy any anything else to take pictures or use it with your computer. It comes with easy to install software,battries, internal memory and attachment cord to download to your computer. I could not believe how easy the software was to use, to touch up pictures, email, create albums and other interesting things. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone that is new to the digital camera world.
11 I am sure there are better cameras out in this $$ range
I use this camera for work taking picture of damaged vehicles. For outside use in good light it works fine. However if you are in a parking garage taking a picture (poor lighting) you are out of luck unless you are ultra-close to your intended target. The flash is weak, I have not been able to take a good picture inside without good lighting. Also I can't stand the horrible delay in start up and shutter lag, this thing takes for ever to take a picture. I do have the docking station which is great for transfering pictures to your computer; however, it is unreliable for charging. You have to go through a ritual of turning the camera on and off (or opening the battery door) to get the docking station to make the proper connection and actually charge? My prior DC50 (early model digital) worked much better.
12 Decent, but with quite a few problems
I got this camera for Christmas in 2002. At first I thought it was great. The colors were wonderful and the camera was easy to use. But after nearly a year of use, I'm beginning to change my mind.
I have the camera dock, but have it hooked up to only one of my computers. I've tried interfacing the camera with my laptop just through the USB cable and can never get it to work. The software simply says it cannot detect the camera. I've had similar issues using the dock, but eventually get it to work (I have Win 98).
The dock also seems to have problems charging the battery. It says the battery is fully charged, yet when I go to use the camera, it flashes the low battery symbol and shuts off. I've resorted to using regular alkaline batteries, but of course that's a more expensive option.
And the most annoying issue so far is that when I shut the camera off, the lens cover does not close. The lens retracts and the camera shuts off, but the cover stays open. Today I had to turn the camera on and off about 15 times before the lens cover closed. Now I'm afraid to turn the camera back on.
Also, under flourescent lights, this camera gets colors all wrong.
13 do not buy this camera
I received this camera as a gift and it is probably the worst digital camera I have ever used. Spend the money and get a decent camera instead of wasting it with this one. Photo quality is VERY bad--I many webcams take better quality pictures than this. Charging batteries is a complete nightmare. The first time I took my batteries out, the top to the battery compartment wouldn't close correctly and it still doesn't to this day--it often pops open while I'm trying to take pictures. The wall charger I received doesn't work, and the dock will only occasionally charge the batteries for me.
14 Great Camera
I bought my camera in Iraq and it has been nothing but great. The small lightweight body means I can throw it in my cargo pocket or flak vest and go. I have taken it to dusty conditions, dark conditions and everything in between and it has performed. The one drawback is the slow shutter speed and the delay between the time you press down on the button and the time it takes the photo. This is something that you have to get used to on the camera. I dont have a memory card but I set my quality to good to allow the internal memory card to take 68 photos and they have been really good. The software is easy to use and for users of XP unnecessary cause XP will read direct from the camera without the software being loaded. We found this out when one of my teammates wanted to mail a photo home. A good camera, for a good price.
15 Great camera, but the picture speed!
My parents bought my wife and I this camera as a gift when they found out their first grandchild was on the way. We love the camera and use it often. The software that comes with it is slick and easy to use and makes picture organization a snap.
Just for fun I timed how long it took for us to take pictures of our daughter, load them in the computer from the camera, reduce the size of the image (I take my pictures at the highest quality and reduce the image size in MS Paint by 50%. File size goes from more than 600KB to usually around 60KB to 80KB) and send them in an email. Less than 5 minutes. Talk about happy grandparents! We are separated by over 800 miles so to get near real time baby updates can't be beat
The one any major draw back to the camera is the slow picture speed. When you are trying to take a picture of a wiggling baby it can be frustrating to miss that cute pose you were shooting for. This can be VERY frustrating.
16 Big bang for the buck!
You really can't do much better than this little camera for the money. Great quality of shots, easy to use, self-explanatory software ... and did I mention cheap?? You can pay hundreds of dollars more, but why? Since the medium is changing so quickly in pricing and quality, you can buy this now and not feel guilty if you want to buy a higher quality camera a year or two from now ... which will probably be as inexpensive as this Kodak is now. So get this little gem and have fun now without having to shell out big bucks!
17 Even worked on a Linux computer
I got this camera as a gift. Within 5 minutes of opening the box, I was taking photos. It is that easy to use. There is a delay when pressing the button, as the other reviewers have mentioned, which is fairly frustrating and makes spontaneous shots difficult. "Rapid-fire" picture taking is impossible with this camera. However, it's very easy to use and it does produce good looking photos. It even worked on my Linux Mandrake 9.1 workstation with the included USB cable straight away without any fuss. But I was a little dismayed at all the expensive options like the docking station. It didn't come with an AC adapter either. That seemed like an item that should have been included with the camera. Kodak could've done a better job with the accessories, in my opinion. Other than that, it's a decent low-end digital camera that is easy to use.
18 Luvin' It!!!
Unbelievable Difference Between This 2.0 MP Camera And My Previous 1.0 MP Camera.
I Could Not Believe The Clarity When Enlariging Photos Taken With The 4230.
Because Of Its 3.5 Optical Zoom Coupled With The 2x Digital Zoom, And The 2.0 MP, I Believe That This Camera Is Absolutely The Best Deal For The Money.
Money Well Spent!!
19 so easy
this camera is a little pricey including all the things you need to buy for it but it is well worth it. It is so easy and simple to use. It is worth the extra cash to go for the 3x optical zoom. So go ahead and treat yourself. All you have to do is point, click and its done!
20 Awsome Camera!!!
This camera is awsome! We got a brand new computer and got this camera. I think it is great. We got the dock with it. I like the LCD on the back. After you put the camera on the dock you just push a button. Then you click Tranfer. Then you pictures are on the screen. I like the special effects of the software. Easy to use. Pictures turn out great!!! This is a great camera!!!!
21 What a camera!!
This is my most fav camera. With it I can take all the wildlife pics I want. Easy to use, great pics. What more can you ask of this product?
22 What a camera!!
This is my most fav camera. With it I can take all the wildlife pics I want. Easy to use, great pics. What more can you ask of this product?
23 Awesome camera
This is a nifty little camera that is pretty easy to use. Pretty much just point and shoot.
24 Great Camera!
This is my first digital camera - I've always been a technofan, but a thrifty one, so I waited a few years to get a little more for my money on a digital camera. Man, was it worth the wait!
This camera is very easy to use, and takes great pictures. The menu system is easy to navigate, and pretty intuitive. My only complaint about the menu system is that some of my settings (such as 'close up mode') aren't saved when I turn off the camera, so I have to remember to re-enable the mode when I want to use it (thus far, most of my pictures have been for auction listings, so I've needed to take lots of closeups).
This camera takes VERY high quality pictures. With the 'good, better, and best' modes, I've found that 'good' works well for things like pictures embedded in online auctions, and 'best' gives me pictures that are at least as good as anything my 35mm camera produces.
I also purchased a 256MB SD memory card, so I basically never have to worry about running out of film or memory.
An unanticipated benefit of buying this camera is that I no longer have to worry when my young son begs to let him take pictures (worrying about the cost of 'wasted' film, development costs, etc). If he takes a good picture, we keep it - if not, we delete it!
If you're a professional photographer needing some new equipment for your next big photo shoot, this probably isn't the camera for you. If you want a camera with a decent zoom that will let you take hassle-free vacation shots, family shots, and other general-purpose photography, this is a great camera.
I would NOT invest in the optional camera dock. Even without it, all you need to do is plug your camera into a USB port and then turn the camera on - the software automatically starts, and with only one or two clicks you can download all of your pics from the camera to the PC, and delete them from the camera.
25 Great Camera
This is a great camera. It is very easy to use and includes great firmware and software. It is # 1 in my book, for the ease of use and great picture quality
26 Great First Digital Camera
If your criteria is: Ease of use, good quality pictures and optical zoom for less ... then this is the camera for you. We bought it for a family vacation and used it everyday. Surpised the original batteries are still going strong even after 75+ pics (added 32MB card), many LCD reviews, and several uploads. (I bought the Kodak charger and 4 battery pack and still haven't used it) We are waiting for the end results from Ofoto so I hope I haven't jinxed myself, but all the pictures look great on screen. Speaking of uploads, the software is very easy to install (WIN2000) and use. No need to spend the money on the docking cradle because you still do it with a push of the button within the software. Best feature: video out for slide shows on TV. Feature not avail: movie mode, but that's what video cameras are for. Summary, very happy we didn't blow our budget on a more expensive camera for features and settings we would rarely use.
27 slow shutter!
This is a camera with many nice features and one very poor feature: it won't take the picture when you push the shutter button. Instead it can hang fire a second or more, which means that if you're trying to catch a fleeting moment, that moment will have passed. There's no excuse for this, and I haven't been able to figure out any way to speed it up. Autofocus cameras always have a little delay, but this is ridiculous, and it suggests that Kodak is aiming for a pure "snapshot" photographer with low expectations. I'm keeping the camera for my kids to use but will be going to a Nikon or something similar for better performance.
28 The camera is Da Bomb
I don't know what these people are talking about but I have three comp running windows xphome and xppro. I loaded the software and it worked beautifully. As far as the camera goes, it's great but i would recommend extra batteries. I mean u can't go wrong with a Kodak camera :).
29 Camera software problems on some computers running WindowsXP
I have a different model Kodak camera, however they all use the same EasyShare software. Running Windows XP, I could not get the software to work properly. After several hours on the phone with Kodak tech support, they couldn't get it working either.
They said they are aware of the problem on some computers running Windows XP. It is now several months later and they still don't have a fix. They don't really seem to care either.
It might not be a bad idea to consider other brands, instead of Kodak. Since, if the software won't work properly, then what good is the camera?
30 A great camera for the price
.... I've never used the Kodak software, I use a memory card reader, it's faster and doesn't use the camera batteries or rely on an expensive camera dock to transfer images to the PC. I certainly wouldn't have bought it without reading what type of memory card is uses, which ARE, ...., available from many 3rd party manufacturers and they're only moderately more expensive than other types of cards. All non-SLR digital cameras have a delay in between pressing the shutter button and the taking of the picture, the delay of this camera is no better or worse (around 1 second) than any other.
The few drawbacks/complaints I have about the camera are;
Flimsy doors, especially the door over the memory card slot, it
feels as if it could be easily broken if special care is not taken
when removing or reinserting the memory card.
Plastic camera body, while my AE-1 has been flung off cliffs
and sunk in rapids I fear that a drop from almost any height
would cause significant damage to this camera.
Poor placement of the 'camera ready/camera status' light. It's
right next to the optical viewfinder and can interfere with taking
pictures in low light situations because of it's brightness.
Slow shutter speed of 1/8th sec. isn't very slow. A full second
would have been a nice addition.
All in all this is a great camera for the price, it takes good
pictures, comes with decent features and is almost completely
idiot proof. It's not a professional camera but great for someone
who's interest in getting started with digital photography and
small enough to take with you anytime (I don't leave the house
without mine.)
31 Great Camera - Fun, Fun, Fun
I received this camera as a gift and I have not been dissapointed since. You can print large pictures (up to 15" x 22"), I didn't realize this at first but when I found out, I was very happy. I figure I could make wonderful posters someday. I usually print up to 8" x 10" with excellent results. With the right paper and injets the colors are so vibrant and beautiful and the picture quality is superb. It's very easy to use and I love the "EasyShare" software that comes with it. This camera allows you to view your photographs on your computer or on your televison. How cool is that? That's a great feature you'll want to use in case you go on a trip. That way, you can have fun, create your own slide show and share your photos with your friends and family. I also like the weight of the camera. It fits comfortably in your hands. So, if you want a fairly inexpensive digital camera with great results, this is the camera for you.
32 Great Camera, but several negatives
I bought this camera based on its price, it dependability, and the features. I will make this bold statement but this camera has the most features for its price range.
I will point out the good features:
1) decent optical zoom
2) good internal memory
3) easy to use (as soon as your open the box, it's ready to go)
4) decent price
Here are the negatives
1) long delay of the shutter button depress to the actualy picture being taken
2) slow auto focus (causes you to have to re-focus several times)
3) no battery charger made me buy the docking station...
4) poor battery life (but don't all digital cameras have that?
5) Too simple (creates less accuracy to environment concering pictures)
33 Docking Station Blues
I received this camera for Christmas. The software loaded easily to both my Win2000 and WinXP computers so I have no idea why prior reviewers had problems. It takes decent pictures and is very easy to use. There is a delay when you click the button until the picture is taken... I miss a lot of spontaneous shots that way. My biggest beef is the battery charger. Mine did not come with a docking station and I was given a traveling battery charger. Much to my dismay, the lithium batteries that came with the camera do not fit the charger and the NiCad batteries that came with the charger last only a fraction of the time as the lithium. I found that the only way you can charge the lithium batteries is to buy the docking station ...! This inexpensive camera suddenly becomes very expensive.
34 kodak 4320 digital camera
excellent camera all around, takes great pictures. only problem was with the green ready light next to viewing window. there's too much glare when trying to frame picture especially at night. it obsures your vision. also the kodak editing program has a lot of useful features such as removing red eye, cropping etc. but when you want to print photo's its set up to use kodak photo paper.
35 Easy to use camera
I bought this camera with the easy share dock. It is so easy to use and good quality pictures. With the software any poor pictures can be corrected. I had a Sony digital camera which was much harder to use. This camera with the dock is made for the novice user. I have windows ME and I ran the CD software and was downloading pictures within 5 minutes with one button to push. Love it and will use the heck out of it. Would advise anyone to get this and the dock. For the money, the camera takes good pictures and with extra memory can hold lots of pictures. I have 64 memory which holds 72 pictures plus the internal memory can hold 23 I believe.
36 Windows XP Problem
I have a different model Kodak camera, however they all use the same EasyShare software. Running Windows XP, I could not get the software to work properly. After several hours on the phone with Kodak tech support, they couldn't get it working either. They said they are aware of the problem. It is now several weeks later and they still don't have a fix. They don't really seem to care either.
It might not be a bad idea to consider other brands, instead of Kodak. Since, if the software won't work properly, then what good is the camera?
37 A little slow on the uptake
This is a very nice camera, I thought the pictures were very clear. Of course the main convenience is deleting pictures that you don't want. A major problem I found with this camera is that it's not very fast, and therefore it makes catching spontaneous moments very difficult. For example, it is impossible to photograph my baby's cute but fleeting expressions because by the time the camera gets around to taking the shot, my son has moved on. Lacking experience with other digital cameras, I don't know if this long lag time between hitting the button and the shutter releasing is typical of all digital cameras or just this one.... Because of this flaw, I will be returning the camera hopefully to find a faster one!
38 Beautiful Pictures
I recently bought a Kodak EasyShare CX4230 Camera and want all to know that it produces great pictures with beautiful colors and clarity. But the best part is the EasyShare Docking Station which lets you put your pictures onto the computer so easily and fast. My wife and I are so glad we purchased this product and recommend it hightly.
39 Great but it broke the 3rd day I had it.
This camera is excellent in my opinion. The picture quality is more than sufficient for what I am using it for. Very easy to use, software is good, but not necessary for the more savvy person. The thing is, the on switch stopped functioning properly after 3 days of having it. It was not dropped, or roughed up or anything. It doesn't prevent operation but it is a pain in the behind.
40 Great Camera
in response to the review from the person who had toubles loading the software with Win XP O/S. I had no problems installing and using the software on my Win XP Pro operating system. In fact, I installed it on my desktop and laptop and it works flawlessly. If you are running Win XP, dont let that review prevent you from purchasing this GREAT camera.
41 Great buy for the $
Great little camera. I like all the features. Lots of life in the lithium battery. Takes great color photos and out performs cameras that cost lots more. I recommend this product to anyone wanting a quality camera w/o spending lots of money.
42 BAD SOFTWARE
I just recently left a fine review of this little Kodak camera, which is a good beginner camera with good pictures. However, after using the Kodak software for maybe the 12th time, it decides to stop working. I had to uninstall it because it would not load my albums or pictures, and when I uninstalled it, it told me that I could not use it anymore, that my connections failed. After 7 frustrating trys, I boxed the camera back up to take it back. AFter all, what good is the camera, if you can't use the software? Very Very frustrating.......
43 BEST DIGITAL CAMERA EVER
SORRY THEY DICONTIUED THIS CAMERA I HAVE BEEN BRAGING ABOUT IT SINCE I GOT IT MAY 2002 I WAS GOING TO BUY 2 AS CHRISTMASS GIFTS
I AM GLAD I GOT MINE. SO EASY TO USE AND OUTSTANDING PRINTS
SOFTWARE IS EASY TO USE ALSO WE MAKE OUR FAMLY ALBUM PIC'S ON IT
IT'S THE BEST.!!!
THANKS
ELOISE THOMAS
44 Great Pictures
This is a great little 2 megapixel camera..... I was shocked when I got my film back (I ordered online) and the pictures really looked good. The software included with this camera is sooo easy and emailing the pictures could not be more self explanatory. I would highly reccomend this camera, especially if you just want to take casual pictures (pics for fun, etc.). I also have the Canon Powershot G2 and highly recomend it for higher quality (EXCELLENT) pictures. Overall, this is a great beginner camera and it's a lot of fun!
45 Not happy with Kodak
I have a different model Kodak camera, however they all use the same EasyShare software. Running Windows XP, I could not get the software to work properly. After several hours on the phone with Kodak tech support, they couldn't get it working either. They said they are aware of the problem. It is now several weeks later and they still don't have a fix. They don't really seem to care either.
It might not be a bad idea to consider other brands, instead of Kodak. Since, if the software won't work properly, then what good is the camera?
46 Not happy with Kodak
I have a different model Kodak camera, however they all use the same EasyShare software. Running Windows XP, I could not get the software to work properly. After several hours on the phone with Kodak tech support, they couldn't get it working either. They said they are aware of the problem. It is now several weeks later and they still don't have a fix. They don't really seem to care either.
It might not be a bad idea to consider other brands, instead of Kodak. Since, if the software won't work properly, then what good is the camera?
47 EXCELLENT & EASY
I just received the camera and after three other cameras returned, I just love this one. Picture quality is excellent and software is by far the best I have ever used. Email could not be easer. Just click to send. Highly recommended.
48 Best bang for the Bucks!!!
An extremely user friendly unit with all needed features for quality pictures from closeup to infinity. Kodak website support is excellent and picture management S/W is good. Have seen better S/W but still very good.
49 easy to use
Absolutely, under no circumstances, purchase this item from PC Nation. Their customer service is not their priority. The camera itself is easy to use and of good quality and found it to be worth the money.
50 Super
Good value- nice options I especially like the lithium vs rechargable battery option. This camera is cheaper than comparable models w/ simular features- IF you have a Mac and don't have to buy the useless docking station :o)
51 Much more than I expected!
This is an excellent camera - and you can get the MMC cards from a third party, you don't have to get the Kodak brand. I love the features that this camera has, the zoom, slide show capability, thumbnail review, marking favorites - it's so customizable - and the editing software is great too.
52 Good replacement for a point and shoot
I purchased this camera to replace a broken point and shoot Camera. I have been pleasantly surprised at the quality of the pictures I am able to print from my HP Inkjet printer.
53 great little camera
great camera, little price. CX4230 uses very affordable, widely available multimedia cards for storage and also has 16mb of internal memory! excellent quality photos, easy software, good battery life. Share idea is brilliant! (you take a picture, and immediately can tag it for emailing your friends...holds 32 email addresses in camera!)
54 Uses SD/MMC
It should be noted that this Kodak camera, while not using CompactFlash or SmartMedia, the "usual" memory cards used in digicams, uses the smaller SD/MMC format. Those of you using the newer Palms will recognize this memory format, as it is the same memory used in the newer Palms (including the m5xx, m125, m130, and m700s)
BTW, I'm not a kid, I just didn't want to register.
55 Boo hiss. Kodak should know better
I bought this camera and returned it almost immediately when I found out that it uses a new format of memory chip. I have invested in lots of "compact flash" cards which work with older Kodak digital cameras and are available cheap online at Amazon. But now Kodak's new format is an overpriced, only slightly smaller chip that - what a surprise - isn't available from third parties. Kodak should not take advantage of loyal customers this way. - signed, Robertson Adams, Miami, Fla.
