Take the compact Kodak EasyShare DX6440 with you wherever you roam and snap beautiful, high-resolution 4-megapixel images. The DX6440 also features professional-quality optics, a 4x optical zoom, and continuous video with sound. And with the included Kodak Easyshare Camera Dock 6000, recharging your camera and transferring photos is done with the touch of a button.
Optics and Resolution
The DX6490 features a 4-megapixel resolution for 2304 x 1728 pixel images for photo-quality 11 x 14 enlargements. Other resolution modes include 1656 x 1242, 1200 x 900, and 640 x 480. It also offers a Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 4x optical zoom and 3.8x advanced digital zoom for a 15x total zoom.
The DX6440 introduces the new Kodak Color Science Image Processing Chip, which instantly analyzes your image each time you press the shutter. The result is sharp, consistent, lifelike colors that jump off the page.
Movie Mode
In addition to capturing still images, the EasyShare DX6440 can also shoot 320 x 240 pixel video with sound at 15 frames per second. Your video length is limited only by the size of your memory card. Note that the optical zoom cannot be used while shooting video.
More Features
Review your photos using the 1.8-inch high-resolution indoor/outdoor LCD screen on the back of the DX6440, which enables you to see your images even in direct sunlight.
The Share button on the back of the EasyShare DX6440 enables you to tag pictures right on the camera for automatic printing or e-mailing, after transferring to your PC. You can even store up to 32 e-mail addresses in the camera.
- Built-in flash with auto, fill, red-eye reduction, and off modes.
- White balance modes: auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent
- High-speed, low-light autofocus with selectable modes (multi-zone, center-zone)
- Scene modes: automatic, sport, portrait, night, landscape, close-up, program (aperture priority, shutter priority)
- Shutter speed: 4 seconds to 1/2200 second
- 10-second self timer
Included: Kodak Easyshare Camera Dock 6000 The Kodak EasyShare Dock 6000 includes a USB port for fast and easy transfer of pictures from camera to computer, and offers a two-position tilt feature for improved viewing of images from the camera's LCD. It also comes with a rechargeable battery pack, and the Kodak DX6440 can be stored in the dock any time so that it will always be charged and ready to go.
Optional: Kodak Easyshare Printer Dock 6000
In addition to the transfer and battery charge features of the Dock 6000, the Printer Dock 6000 adds the ability to print 4-by-6-inch photos directly from your camera. You can also hook it up to your TV for a slide-show presentation.
Storage and Transfer
Images can be stored using the internal 16 MB memory or on optional Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) memory cards. The internal 16 MB memory will store approximately 10 images at the DX6440's highest setting (2304 x 1728), or 18 2-megapixel images. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via ultrafast USB 2.0, which means it can be connected to any USB-compatible Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software. When used with USB 1.1 connection, transfer will slow to USB 1.1 rate.
Power and Size
The camera is powered by a CRV3 lithium battery (included) or 2 AA batteries (either alkaline or rechargeable). Rechargeable NiMH batteries are recommended for digital cameras, and the optional camera dock 6000 includes a NiMH battery pack. It measures 4.3 by 2.5 by 1.5 inches and weighs 7.8 ounces (excluding batteries and media).
What's In The Box
This package includes the Kodak EasyShare DX6440 digital camera, Kodak EasyShare Camera Dock 6000, CRV3 lithium battery, USB and A/V cables, wrist strap, and custom camera insert for Kodak EasyShare 6000 series camera and printer docks. The included CD-ROM features Kodak EasyShare software CD with interactive software tutorial and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.
1 Very disappointed with customer service
I own this camera since June 04. Some time ago it suddenly
started to do following strange thing: When I review
the taken pictures on the display of the camera, each picture
appears very blurred. Then, from the top to the bottom it starts
to `clear' itself. There is like a horizontal line, which runs
from the top to the bottom of the display, and after the line is through, the picture is ok.
The fist time I called the Kodak's technical service, the person told that there is something wrong with the camera and instructed me how to send it to the repair shop. I did - they sent it back, not repaired. After the second time sending it to the repair shop, - again - they didn't fix anything. The Kodak and the repair shop people told me, that this is normal by this particular Kodak model and they cannot do anything. They simply brushed me off.
But I know, it wasn't there from the beginning, i.e. it cannot be normal, and I never saw anything like that on any other cameras. The Kodak customer service is a disaster!
2 Excellent Camera, Great Pictures come easy!
I was really supprise by the quality of the picture, the reaction speed, and the easy operation of this camera. First, It is solidly built, doesn't look cheap at all. Second, it is very easy to operate, I didn't even bother to read manual. Third, it has very quick response, not only swift in startup, but also quick in focus and fire. Most important, after I shot around, the pictures came out all very good, sharply focused with vivid colors. Very very few bad shot. It sometimes give me more good shots than my $1500 canon 10D, especially in low light. At its price range, this one is definitely a better overall choice than Canon, and Fuji models (I have no experience with Sony and others).
Some minor problem, like all Kodak camera, the image is a bit over processed. it make picture looks better, and also losing some fine details. sometime, the grey over white background is not very well separated. Still I highly recommend it, I think it is a better choice than equivalent model from Canon and others.
3 Solid performer, but too bulky for casual use.
This is my 4th Kodak digital camera. I have been pleased with the previous versions and bought this because I knew the interface world be familiar. While it has been a good camera, it seems Kodak has eliminated a couple advanced features. Additionally, there are cameras out there that do the same things with similar features, & resolution but are half the size. The lens is commendable & the use of two AA batteries is advantageous. the SD card appears to be the leading media for digital cameras, Kodak is wise to stick with this technology. Originally, It thought the dock was a great perk, but it became more "clutter" around my computer, however, when I thought I could put it in a closet, I found I could no longer charge the batteries without it. As I write this, I am awaiting a new digital camera - a Canon Digital Elph.
4 Nice camera - poor quality
Purchased the camera for my wife Oct 2003 and the camera worked well for almost 1 year. Just short of 1 year the camera stopped working completely. I contacted Kodak support and was instructed to return the camera for repairs which I did and it was returned to me and it worked for about 3 days at which time it stopped again. I re-contacted Kodak support and was told to re-send the camera back for reparis again (2nd time in less than a month) but this time include the dock station and cables. Camera arrived back from repair and again it worked for a few days and stopped completely again. I am now sending the camera back to Kodak repair for the third time. At this point I have become very upset with Kodak's repair policy, but will continue to send the unit back until it comes back working.
I would NOT suggest purchasing any Kodak equipment based upon the way that they handle warranty. Instead of just replacing the camera outright they are forcing the consumer to jump through hoops by repeatedly sending the unit back to try to repair a faulty unit. This is no way to treat a customer and has turned me off on ALL Kodak products.
5 Great Purchase
I bought this camera for the reviews on ease of use since my wife wanted something to point and shoot but she doesn't often get to use it because I have enjoyed it so much. It is as simple to use as people say but it also has a LOT of additional and more advanced features as well. Also, the docking station and accompanying software make it a snap to download pictures so I'm never even temped to just leave them on the camera "for later". Love it and would recommend it to others.
6 My photos look like they were taken by a professional!
This camera and the printing dock are fantastic! A friend received a Kodak camera (different model) and dock recently for her birthday and couldn't stop telling me how wonderul it was. I bought this pair earlier this year and hoped I'd be happy and that they would be easy to use. Boy, am I and are they!
This camera is goof-proof! Every setting turns out great photos (provided I hold up my end and frame the subject properly) and even videos! I love reviewing my videos of the ocean and hearing the waves crashing on the shore. I didn't buy it for the video feature but it has come in handy a number of times since I don't own a video camera. It's fun and easy to make little videos of my kittens as they bounce and bump around the room and then to share them with my friends and family.
I can use four or five different brands of photo software on my computer and the software that comes with this bundle is adequate for basic storing and editing. For more advanced projects I prefer to use one of the others. At times I wish there were fewer steps required to retrieve the photos from the camera, edit them and get them into the proper albums but that's a minor concern compared to the major convenience and pleasure I get using the dock for instant printing.
I chose this camera after researching just about every digital camera available at the time in the 4.0 mp and under $300.00 range. I was especially attracted to the camera's multiple options -- night, landscape, portrait, closeup, sport and auto as well as PAS for manual settings. I found few inexpensive digital cameras that allow both automatic and manual picture-taking.
I especially like the camera's ability to focus on subjects just a few inches away from the lens and these photos print out sharp. I couldn't find another digital camera in this price range that could get closer than 18" where this one lets me get within 3 or 4 inches of my subject. Oh why did I wait so long to get a digital!!
Another feature I like is the fast shutter speed. I often take pictures of cats and if you know cats, they pose one second and are gone the next! With this little camera I get great shots I never could get before. Another great feature is that I can change the setting to not display what the lens sees on the screen in real time saving battery power.
The DX6440 is simple to figure out even if you don't read the manual or if you've lost it. The on-screen instructions make it really easy to operate the camera. However, without the instructions the little buttons on the dock can be confusing, especially when they start flashing on and off all by themselves! What are those little guys trying to tell me?
The dock really works great and it's super-easy to download the photos to my computer. With the push of one button -- woosh, the photos are transferred and the memory card is empty (you can choose to set it this way or keep the photos on the memory card). The printer dock is very compact and about the same size as the charging dock alone. It takes up about the same amount of space a phone does so my desk stays clutter-free. I'd recommend getting the camera with the printing dock together and skip the other dock altogether.
The Kodak film/paper is more expensive than having the photos developed at the drugstore, but the convenience is terrific. Fourty 4 x 6 pictures from one package for about $25.00.
About a month before getting this bundle I bought a pretty basic multi-function inkjet printer mostly for faxing and B/W printing that's not suitable for printing quality photos. By purchasing the reasonably-priced Kodak dock I didn't have to spend a bundle to replace my printer or invest in a much larger (and much more expensive) photo printer.
Not only do my photos look professionally-taken and developed, the Kodak developing/printing process makes the photos last way longer than anything printed with inkjet -- even on photo paper. The pictures don't fade and when wet, the colors don't run or smear. They look just like the ones developed at the drugstore!
Another great thing about this bundle is now I always know where my camera is -- on the dock, ready to go!I love the convenience of the dock being able to recharge my batteries and print photos. I never have to remove the memory card so there's no chance of losing it. Also I never have to wonder if the battery is charged and ready to go. It always is!
The camera is compact and easily slips into my purse or jacket pocket. The travel bag and electric plug adapters (sold separately) come in handy as I often travel outside of the U.S. They make it easy to recharge my batteries where ever I am.
Unless you already have a superb photo printer, buying this bundle is a great idea. It's one of the best investments I ever made!
7 I love this camera!
For years I have resisted going digital due to price of a new camera and what I preceived as a difference in quality. I am now a convert! I love this camera! I kind of bought it by accident because of where I live I only had a few models to choose from and this was one of them. It takes awesome pictures! It is so fun to use and easy too, I didn't even read the instructions until I had used it for a couple days, and then only to see if I had missed anything.
I have uploaded my photos (highest resolution) to several different websites such as ofoto, shutterfly and photoworks and they have all come back looking as good or better than regular print film. I never realized how much fun it would be to take tons of pictures and then quickly delete the ones you don't want. The battery seems to be lasting quite well also, I bought it in June and haven't changed it yet. As with most of these cameras you need to buy a memory card so you can take lots of pics at once.
The only drawback it has is that it doesn't have much of a "grip" so I always make sure I have the cord wrapped around my wrist in case I drop it. It does feel a bit "plasticy" on the controls but that is normal for most things these days.
The dock works great and if you don't have the extra power outlet to plug it in you can plug the camera directly into your computer and it downloads just as easily.
This has been an incredibly positive experience for my first digital camera and I highly recommend this one to anyone who is looking for one in this price/performance range.
8 Very Nice Camera! Get the printer dock too.
I love this camera. I was reluctant to get this because I am used to my Nikon 35mm SLR which takes super sharp photos. But I was not disappointed with my Kodak digital 6440 at all. It came bundled with the printer dock for a great price. It is so easy to use and the purchase price for the cartridge refill and 4x6 paper on Amazon is cheap so I could not go wrong. I have a pretty good all-in-one printer, but opted to get the printer dock 6000 since the price was so good (after much debate!). My photos are so nice - actually professional. My deal also included the large Kodak camera bag for free which has a detachable smaller bag just for the camera. Overall, no buyers remorse here from the "buyers remorse queen". haha
9 Good point-n-shoot with 4x zoom, but pic quality falls short
At first I liked this camera and was wowed by its ease of use and 1.8" LCD viewfinder. But after about two weeks of heavy use, I've come to regret my purchase, because the picture quality is just not as good as I first thought.
While the pictures have good color balance, they are overly sharpened. In everyday language this means you'll see jagged lines in your pictures, and main subjects (such as people) look as if they stand out from the background in a faux 3D effect. Pictures taken with the DX6440 also tend to be very noisy, even on a sunny day, resulting in lots of video-capture-like artifacts. This is especially true when you look at people's faces on screen. This is quite disappointing.
Please note that I'm not saying the pictures taken with this camera are bad. If you get an offbrand product like Argus or Samsung you'll get truly bad pictures. Compared to those the Kodak gives good results. The pictures are acceptable and make nice prints here, but when compared to cameras in teh same price and megapixel class from Canon, Casio, Fuji, Konica Minolta, Nikon, and Sony, the DX6400 cannot hold a candle in terms of picture quality, period.
Ultimately this is a point-and-shoot digital camera. You turn the dial to Auto mode and just snap away. There is a semi-manual mode called PAS ("program, aperture priority, shutter priority") that offers limited manual controls. You cannot, for example, set both aperture and shutter, so pro photographers shouldn't buy this camera. Also, you'll have to turn the (flimsy) mode dial all the way around to get to the PAS mode, thus discouraging even a semi-serious photographer like myself who enjoys setting manual settings.
The best feature on this camera is probably its 4x optical zoom, and zooming in and out is pretty fast. The lens is supposedly designed by a top German optical company, so it's too bad that the digital signal processing circuitry inside the camera does not retain images in top-notch quality.
Some annoying cons/quirks are:
- No case is included. This is the most disappointing aspect of the package. They give you a dock and two special batteries (one chargable included with the dock, the other non-chargeable included with the camera itself), but no case. Not even a cheap one. Kodak, why???
- No independent playback mode. By this I mean you have to turn on the entire camera in order to play back pictures. It's plain silly to let the lens mechanism go to work if the user just wants to review a picture or two. This is part of what I meant earlier by the smart engineer/dumb interface designer thing. Kodak: take a look at Canon's products.
- As mentioned before, the mode dial is just a stupid interface idea.
- You operate the camera with your right hand, but the interface controller (a joystick) is operated with your left hand. Kinda awkward. Make that very awkward.
- You cannot set compression level. You can only set the resolution (4, 3.5, 2 and 1). It would have been nice to be able to set compression level. (Of course, I'd have set it to the lowest compression anyway.)
- Internal memory (16MB) and flash memory card are not treated as one integrated unit. Get this: when you are using the memory card, you cannot even review pictures in internal memory, unless you manually set storage mode to internal memory. But then, you won't be able to review pictures on the memory card. Again, very dumb.
Ok, summary time. The quirks I listed above mean I cannot wholeheartedly recommend this camera. This comes as an ultimate disappointment to me because I always wanted to buy (and keep) an American-brand digicam. (HP digital cameras suck, period.) The Kodak's picture quality is disappointing with video-capture-like artifacts. The camera is very easy to use, but in the end, you'll be better served by excellent offerings from Canon, Casio, Fujifilm, Nikon, and Sony. Take a look at Canon S410 (4MP) or the Casio QV-R51 (5MP); both have top-notch picture quality.
10 WOW!
Well, like a lot of people I did a bunch of research on digital cameras before I got one.
After looking at many cameras I had it narrowed down to the 4mp Samsung or the Kodak DX6440 (I had considered Cannon cameras but after all the problems I had heard about them I stayed as far away as I could).
I bought my DX6440 from www.compuplus.com and what a deal after getting it home it was very easy to install and is very easy to use. Just turn it on auto mode and that's it, read eye is not bad at all, excellent picture quality excellent Video mode.
The dock it another of the biggest features, knowing your camera is always ready and fully charged, plus a one touch picture transfer is awesome!
Trust me if you get this camera you will not be disappointed, if you want to know more or have more questions please send me and email: haines203@yahoo.com
11 Love this camera!
After 11 years of owning our Konica 35 mm camera, it finally died and I had a great excuse to go buy a digital camera. I spent hours reviewing and researching online for a good camera, and decided on the Kodak DX6440.
I'm the type of person who needs instant gratification and the printer dock that comes with this camera satisfies that need! Although I won't print out all my pictures on there (for 40 pics it costs $25 for the paper and ink) pretty expensive. But just having the option of printing out now is great!
So far I have no disappointments with the picture quality, from the dock. I still have yet to get prints made. This camera is easy to use and love the fact I can use AA batteries if need be.
Some people complained that the camera wasn't small enough -
doesn't bother me.
Love the video feature of this camera!
Great camera - go buy it!
12 not usb 2.0
I bought and immediately returned this camera. I have no doubts that it's one of the better cameras out there - which is why I'm still giving it four stars. But the Amazon.com review is wrong! Amazon's review states: "Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via ultrafast USB 2.0, which means it can be connected to any USB-compatible Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software. When used with USB 1.1 connection, transfer will slow to USB 1.1 rate."
That's not true - direct from Kodak's tech support: "Kodak digital cameras do not operate at USB 2.0's Hi-speed
(also called High-speed) rate of 480Mb/s. Kodak digital cameras will continue to operate at the USB Full speed rate of 12Mb/s."
Just a word of caution. You can certainly buy a $25 (or so) card reader and get true usb 2.0 connectivity, but if you're going to do that, why pay for a camera with a dock (that by itself sells for somewhere around $60)? Consider alternatives like the Canon A75/80.
13 Great camera for the non-picky. Easiest camera to use.
I purchased this camera for $299.90 + tax and had it for 2 weeks before I returned it. I originally owned a Sony DSC-85, 4.1MP digicam, but sold it because it was too complex for point-and-shoot purposes and too bulky to carry around easily. The Kodak DX6440 addressed all the issues I had with the Sony, except it could not match the photo quality. But then again, the Sony was $600 when I purchased it, twice as much as the Kodak.
SIZE: Not a subcompact like the Canon S410, but a good small size nonetheless. Would be very easy to carry with you on trips, but too big to put in your pant pocket.
BATTERY LIFE: Fantastic. Easily shoot around 200 photos with a good pair of NiMH AA rechargeables. The framing of the optical viewfinder does not capture what you think you are, so LCD use is recommended except in a pinch and your batteries are running low. AA alkalines are NOT recommended by Kodak. Also, the docking cradle can only charge the battery pack that came with the unit. I contacted Kodak and they would not recommend that any other battery, even it's own higher capacity battery packs/AA's be charged in the camera, using the cradle.
EASE OF USE: This was a monster factor in choosing this camera and it did not disappoint. All the buttons are well laid out and clearly labled and the LCD a pleasure to use. The menu layout is easy to understand and the "joystick" makes navigating a breeze. Connect it to the cradle and hit the transfer button and the images get copied over to your computer automatically, without having to futz with the memory card/readers or USB cables. When you select any of the shooting modes, the LCD shows which mode you are in so in case you are unable to remember what the icons were for, the LCD tells you in plain English.
ZOOM: 4x optical zoom with 3.8x digital zoom(can be turned off). Works fine, except it works in stages so framing came be difficult and therefore, you need to shuffle the feet a little to get the framing just right.
LENS CAP: NONE! Lens caps are an annoyance.
IMAGE QUALITY: So here is one of two reasons why I decided to return the camera. Though very good, I expected it to be even better, especially with all the positive technical reviews I read before purchasing, including a good review on Consumer Reports. My pictures just did not seem that sharp, especially when compared to my older Sony DSC-85. I'm not a camera expert and did not run any type of special tests other than comparisons with my previous cameras and other comparable cameras on the market. I think for those who want to print 4x6 or 5x7 prints, the Kodak DX6440 will be more than adequate. Even 8x10's should turn out well.
SOFTWARE: Kodak's EasyShare software is easy to use and does a pretty good job of organizing your photo collection and does very simple edits like red-eye removal. You'll probably want a commercial-grade application though, if you plan to do much more than view your photos and make basic edits with it, like Microsoft's PictureIt or Adobe's Photoshop Elements.
ANNOYANCES: The second major reason for returning the unit was the mode dial is very difficult to turn and feels terribly flimsy. To go from the OFF position all the way to Macro mode takes quite a few clicks and you need to hold onto the camera firmly with your right hand as you turn the mode dial with your left. I was concerned that I might break this flimsy mode dial at some point. Since the DX6400 doesn't have a dedicated power button, you'll be using this mode dial constantly.
CONCLUSION:
This is a really nice camera for those who want an easy to use camera, that is easy to carry around and has very good picture quality. It's a great value. But for those who might be like me, a little more picky about the quality of the photos and concerned about the flimsy mode dial, move on to the next camera on your short list.
14 Great camera!
This is my first digital camera, and I couldn't be happier! It is so easy to use and takes some of the best pictures I have seen from a digital camera. The dock makes it so easy to transfer pics. I would recommend this camera to anyone! Great buy!
15 Great Camera for a first timer
I bought this camera about 3 weeks ago and I love it. It is so easy to use. I was taking pictures 5 minutes after I took the camera out of the box. This is my first digital camera and I could not be happier. I am not going to repeat what all the other positive reviews have said. My only complaint I have is with the included Easyshare software. It makes transferring of pictures very easy, but your restricted to the Kodak picture format. Also this software will override any default .jpg or .tiff viewers you may use. The picture editing software is ok, but there are better programs out there. My biggest complaint is the e-mail feature. You can e-mail, but you can not use Outlook. You must e-mail via the Kodak program which goes through a Kodak mail server. It takes a long time for the pictures to be sent. I e-mailed some pictures and it took over an hour for my friend to get them. So I would recommend not installing this program.
Finally as other have mentioned, you do need to buy a memory card. I recommend 256MB,which on the second best picture setting 3:2 MP, I can get over 300 pictures. The best picture setting 4MP gives you about 270 pictures. I used and printed on both settings and I could not tell a difference between the two settings. As for battery life- it is very good provided you do not use the quick view feature ( see the picture after you take it). Without the feature I could take over 200 pictures on the rechargable battery. With the feature on around 150.
16 I'm so glad I found this camera!
I had 2 digital cameras before this and I must say I didn't use them much. When I did, my husband the techie in the house had to hook it up, download and it took forever. Therefore, they sat unused for a long time.
This camera is WONDERFUL for even a first time digital user. The dock is a one-touch wonder. I took the pic, put the camera in and touched ONE button! It took me to the site where I can keep them in albums, share online and order prints. I really recommend this if you've never used a digital or are looking for something that is so easy, you won't have to think about it at all.
Affordable as well!
17 Great Camera , Great Price !
Ok, first off I owned a kodak dx 6340 , the camera was great , most off the photos I took were action shots of skateboarding , and were all clear. All the features and everything about this camera were great ( except for the flemsy battery and memory card doors ).I had the camera for about 3 months , untill I plugged it into my vcr to watch some short videos I made on my tv . While my camera was plugged into the vcr I , went to turn down the volume on my tv and then some how the static shock from my tv got to the camera , then bam , my camera was ruined . So I brought it back to the store I got it from and they gave me my money back ,so I payed some extra money and got my kodak dx 6440.
I have had my Dx6440 for about a week ,and so far I have shot already about 30 photos , mostly all action shots . All I can say is WOW ! This camera is great , I thought my DX6340 was good but this cameras pictures are excellent. I also enjoy slowing down the shutter speed for great abstract photos . The price of the camera is great , for such an awesome camera . The loading dock for it is great , all I have to do is pop the camera on it and then it charges super fast , so I am ready to take it with me whereever I go . If you are looking for a new camera with around 4MP look no further , because this camera is awesome !
18 Awesome Camera
I purchased my Dx6440 after a lot of research. The reviews are right-on. The camera is very easy to use. One of the features I like is; the screen will display the Mode setting.You do not have to remember what the symbols on the dial mean.The Dx6440 normally comes with the basic camera Dock, which makes transferring pictures to your PC simple. The Dock also charges the included Nimh rechargeable battery pack. The flimsy battery compartment door rarely comes into play with rechargeable batteries. In a few years, when you replace the battery pack you just need to use normal care. If you use the included lithium battery - press the battery down as you close the battery compartment door. I would save the lithium battery for emergency backup. I took about 140 pictures on a 256 SD card and didn't run out of room or rechargeable battery power. I had the preview screen on and most were flash pictures. The pictures were excellent. I relied on my high resolution PC monitor to determine the picture quality. I also reviewed the pictures, and a couple of video clips on my 36" TV with the AV out cord (included). Overall,this is an awesome camera.
19 OK camera, sorry software
Buy the camera, good lens, nice interface, but skip any docking station or software that says "Kodak". Mine quit "recognizing" the camera after a month and nothing; reloading software or upgrading from Kodak's site, has made any improvement. Now I am left with laborious manual processes of mining pix out of the camera. Hey, if you hate Bill Gates, just buy this software... you'll wind up kissing his Microsoft feet.
20 much more than expected
I am using Kodak dx6440 only for one week now. It's my first digital camera, and I enjoy very much the new tech. It?s a very good camera with a lot of features that you usually needed much more money to spend, eg 6 continues photos with one click.
What I found very good features:
Instant view of every photo taken, very good lens even with very close themes, 6 continues photos , pretty good flash and lens coordination (women does not appear deadly white) and no redeye needed, very good 4x zoom, more than acceptable video output with audio, handy joystick for browsing and simple-clear interface.
Where I found problems:
Jpeg format of taken pictures (tiff would be better), only 16MB (aprox. 20, 4Mpixel photos) internal memory, unhandy mode selection ring (you need to many clicks to go to PASS-manual mode, and twice as much to return to auto), no rechargeable batteries, included software has problems with win2k SP4 (you need to update on line).
You don't need software for getting your pictures, usb will do the job finely. Connection software (useful right click functions in win explorer) and quicktime installation is very useful, which you will find into software cd.
21 I will not regret this purchase... great camera
This is a great camera. I upgraded from a 2.0 megapixel and was amazed at the picture quality. I've mainly used it as an auto point and shoot camera, but there are 7 other shooting modes as well as manual mode. This camera has mostly everything someone should want in a digital camera.
Most cameras in this price range come with a 3x optical zoom, the DX 6440 comes with 4x optical zoom. This may not seem like a big difference, but it is when you are trying to get just the right shot.
The only drawback, which does not lower its ranking, is its not that small. Many of the cameras in this price range are considered pocketable. Although this camera will certainly fit in many pockets, it is by no means mini.
22 Love, Love, Love my Kodak DX6440 Digital Camera
I enjoy simple things. This camera is awesome. Point, click, and download. The color printer that came with my camera produces the most wonderful pictures. I purchased the Kodak 6490 at the same time I bought this one. I figured I'd better get familiar with the basic camera before I attempted using the higher priced, more bells and whistles camera.
I have been so pleased, I returned the 6490, without even opening the box. Whether taking a pic of my new grandson or taking pictures of a house being demolished, inside or outdoors, I couldn't be happier.
Buy it try it, if you don't like it...take it back.
23 great camera
i purchased this camera because of the price and features. the pictures are exceptionally clear. the camera is very easy to use. it's an all around great product for beginners or more advanced users.
24 All-Around Excellent Digital Camera For Everyone
I've been using this camera for over a month now and am completely satisfied with every aspect of it.
I shopped around for quite some time, finally narrowing my decision down to the Kodak DX6440 and the Canon PowerShot S400.
Both are 4MP, which is more than enough for home-use.
What gave the Kodak the edge in my mind are the following:
The Kodak takes regular AA batteries, while the Canon does not. This is important if you find yourself in the middle of some National Park and the rechargeable battery dies. AA batteries are easily found at even the smallest souvenir stand.
The other thing that won me over is the dock. The dock is always plugged into your computer. No retrieving USB cords from a drawer or closet. Simply place the camera on the dock, push a button, and your pictures transfer quickly and easily. Plus, the camera batteries will commence recharging! And, most importantly for our household, WE ALWAYS KNOW WHERE THE CAMERA IS. I can't tell you how many times we'd forget where we put our previous digital camera. Now there's no excuse for putting it anywhere other than on the dock next to the computer.
Those are the two main differences between the DX6440 and the Canon. They both produce stunningly clear photos. The close-up mode on the Kodak is amazing... I've taken pictures one foot away from my subject, with flash, and they turn out as realistic and sharp as can be.
Last, the Kodak EasyShare software is easy to use for organization and simple photo effects (like cropping and red eye elimination), as well as emailing photos to others.
For home and family use, you will not be disappointed with this camera!
25 Great pictures and oh so easy to use!
When I decided to get a digital camera, I knew exactly what I wanted--clear pictures and EASY, EASY, EASY! I read the reviews and Kodak kept popping up as a great choice. This surprised me as I really hadn't started out thinking about Kodak cameras--I figured I would probably wind up with a Fuji or Canon, etc. But the more I read, the more impressed I was with the capabilities of this camera: 4 MP, great zoom, easy to make choices, easy to download the pics.
When the camera arrived, I unpacked it quickly and was taking pictures within minutes. It was only later that I opened the manual! This camera just makes sense in the way it does things. Want to shoot in black and white? Press menu, move to Color, select B & W. Shoot your pics. Want to shoot pics in sepia tones for an old-fashioned look? Repeat the process, choose Sepia and you are off and running. Takes no time at all to speak of and the picture quality is great. You can have black and white, color and sepia from frame to frame--love the flexibility and creative muscle of this camera!
Now, you have to understand that I am not a professional photographer--just a grandmother who wants to have fun taking pictures to send to her kids and grandkids!
The battery choices, the easy to use dock that recharges the batteries and download the pictures to the computer with ONE TOUCH, the clear pictures that it takes--this camera is a GREAT VALUE! The camera does the work and YOU can take the credit!
26 Junk dont buy
After spending three hours trying to download pictures from the camera to my PC, I have decided to return the camera. In addition the batteries that came with the camera would not charge. I meet a woman at the store where I bought it, she had the same problem.
Don't buy the Kodak camera product. Save yourself the bad experience and get a Cannon. DON'T BUY THIS CAMERA!!!!
27 Great Value
I researched digital cameras exhaustively before i chose this one. It has been an absolute dream to use in every way. It took minutes to learn how to use and the controls were very user-friendly. Picture quality has been superb. The only negative aspect of the camera is that there is not a dust cover for the camera aperture like most cameras have. I purchased a 128meg generic memory card for it and i could take pictures for years and not fill it up. Battery power has not yet been an issue, even with heavy use of the LCD screen.
28 Incredible Value
This camera packs a LOT of features into a small footprint! One of my biggest fears (before I bought it) was whether or not indoor photos would come out ok. Some reviewers complained of dark photos; no way - not unless you're taking long-range photos inside a dimly lit large area. This camera does a fantastic job taking pictures - indoors or outside.
I also recommend these two items (just search on these product numbers): Samsonite camera bag B00004U4MT and SimpleTech memory chip B00006JI6U. The camera bag fits the Kodak 6440 so well, it's almost as though it was made for it.
29 Kodak Dx6440
Great digital camera. I've used it many times since receiving it. I like the ease of use. Transferring pictures is a snap. Love the zoom. Can use rechargeable AA batteries, unlike some cameras where you must have a specific use battery
30 Disappointment
Having been a Kodak customer for decades, I thought I would try their digital line. I had been using a 2.1 meg camera and wanted to move up. Unfortunately, all I got was "bells and whistles" not performance. The shutter release lag time impedes anything but still life shots! The 3vdc input will NOT accept an external power pack- per KODAK. If you are interested in 4x6 photos or store them on CD, cheaper cameras will be fine. The software is nothing special or new. The DX 6440 is small and fits in a pocket, but others do as well. I hope to part with it soon.
31 Research paid off - great camera
I did a lot of research for a small-ish (but not necessarily mini) digicam, easy to carry around in a small pouch on trips, good quality photos, easy to use, with some expandability options, in the $250-400 range. I looked at 3mp and 4mp cameras, mostly with 3x zoom, and my finalists included the Canon S400 Elph, Minolta Dimage F300, F100, and G400 after looking at dozens of cameras, consumer reviews, expert reviews.
The Kodak 6440 met the basic requiremetns as did the others. What put the 6440 at the top was extras like extra 4x (vs. 3x)zoom, wider angle at the wide end of zoom, good low-light autofocus, stronger flash, larger 1.8" LCD, availability of manual options, and the best expandability including access to telephoto and wide angle extra lenses.
So far the camera shines for our Christmas photos. Easy to use and learn, including my wife. Looks nice, feels good in the hands. Performed perfectly, including the camera dock, EasyShare software, and printing to my Epson RX500 printer.
At night, in low light, i'm still experimenting with various options to get the clearest, best lit pics. The Auto setting does well, as does the Night setting. Flash is excellent up to 15' at least. Beyond that, or with use of zoom, i've noticed the shots do come out poorly focused...not sure yet what to do with that but will try manual focus option (think, hope it's there).
Tom
32 I'm returning it today
I purchased this camera as a Christmas gift to myself after reading reviews for all the 4mp and 5mp cameras I could find. I used it yesterday for the first time, and was terribly disappointed. This is not my first digital, and my old Olympus Camedia 2.1mp took better pictures. ALL the photos I took at a family gathering were very dark. Yes, they were all taken indoors, however my Olympus turned out great photos under the same conditions. Of course I can edit and lighten them, however the software packaged with the camera is very imprecise, so adjusting for printing is sheer guesswork. I'll be packing this one up and returning it today. Now I need to start my research all over again!
33 Made in the USA?
The camera is impressive and easy to use. The images have been crisp and vibrant. The dock and software work well, but sometimes it takes a few seconds for the software to begin the one-touch transfer. Once I needed to exit the Kodak Easy Share software and re-start the process to succesfully transfer the files.
But my big complaint is with Target. Their website clearly states that the camera is "Made in the USA". The box and camera say "Designed in Japan" and "Made in China".
Where products are manufactured is an important buying decision for me. But I require accurate information at the time of purchase from the retailer. I am forwarding this information on to the FTC and Target customer support.
34 Terrific digital camera!!
The Kodak DX6440 is a terrific digital camera with true-to-life color and excellent clarity. Indoor shots are beautiful due in part to the powerful flash and excellent autofocusing capability. Using the 4X magnification LCD 'review' option is very handy for helping you to decide whether you have just taken the 'perfect' shot or whether another shot is required. Pair this camera with the Kodak portable printer dock 6000 for instant photo printing and you will be able to create your own 4" X 6" photographs that rival those coming from a professional photo lab in terms of color and sharpness with the default printer settings.
35 Great Choice in this Range
I went around and around and around on digital cameras until my friends and relatives couldn't stand it any more. I bought the 6440, and am very well pleased. It is not only a good value, but it's a really great camera for its size, as well. This would be an excellent camera for the techno-timid (or for people like me who just want to take pictures with a minimum of fuss).
I was focusing on an affordable 4 MP camera with better-than 3x optical zoom and a comfortable grip, plus it had to be small enough to fit in an average-sized purse along with my PDA, wallet, tissues, coupons, etc. If I were carrying a briefcase, rather than a purse, the camera had to fit in there, as well, and contribute as little as possible to the "lug factor." Anything much larger than the 6440 went off the list for this reason alone.
The 6440 not only competes well in its price range--it competes well in its size, with an excellent range of features. Friends have commented that the colors really "pop," and the clarity of these photos has sold me on digital photography. I have taken a variety of pictures at night, in interesting conditions, etc., and I have been ecstatically emailing and blogging these photos left and right--they all look fabulous.
What really amazed me is how well Kodak thought out the ease-of-use features. Somebody in the Usability department over there deserves a bonus this year. When you switch a mode (such as from "sports" to "night"), the name of the new mode flashes on the screen. The mode-setting dial is clearly labeled, and the order of modes is very logical. Review, share, delete, and menu all make sense and have idiot-proof features integrated so you don't blow away your collection with a fumble. The "joystick" is comfortable, and intuitive in its various states. The dock is very well thought out; transferring photos and recharging pictures is painlessly easy.
Finally, the software that comes with this camera does an absolutely admirable job of organizing photos with very little pain, and the editing capabilities, while rudimentary, are more than I need and fabulously easy to use. Sizing down, saving Web versions, e-mailing, and cropping are all a snap (pun intended).
I almost returned this camera, though, because of its battery door. It's a flimsy piece of plastic that screams "break me." On the other hand, based on my photography habits, I may never have to open that door again. Fully juiced, the camera would easily last me a two-week vacation (though as one reader noted, the ability to use over-the-counter cheap batteries in a pinch is not to be underestimated). Hopefully "Son of 6440" will have a better door. (I don't see the 6490 as the successor, as it's too large for a purse.)
(As for storage, I just ignored the 16mb "feature" and bought a 256 SD card.)
Finally, this may be a feature found on a number of cameras--I wasn't looking for it when I shopped--but I was very impressed with the adjustment tool on the viewfinder that allowed me to tweak the focus. If you wear glasses or have aging eyes, this feature is really nice.
36 NEver thought I would buy a Digital Kodak.
Quick background on my purchase/purchase decision process:My price range was around $299, give or take $30 plus tax.
I am going to EU soon, so I wanted the flexibility of being able to use disposable batteries, so that ruled out several brands. Both the Sony & Kodak cameras in this review can take Lithium, NICAD, Nimh, or the disposable "digital alkaline AA" style hybrid batteries that have been coming out.Both cameras were within my budget. I also should mention until doing some heavy research I would have never considered Kodak as an option. Sony or Canon were the sure finalists in my mind. Then I read several reviews on the 6000 series Kodak cameras, decided to see what the deal was with Kodak and was amazed at the quality I saw.
So I had my final two contenders: Sony Cybershot P72 and the Kodak 6340. I know this is a 6440 review so please read on.After comparing the pros and cons of both cameras for over a week, and not being able to make a decision based on the pros and cons list I had compiled, I decided to drive down the the store and look at each one on final time. AFter a few hours, I finally decided on the Kodak. Here is the key factor why. The main difference in taking pictures with both units was that most of the Sony picture modes and cool ISO tricks were all software driven. That meant if I wanted to snap a picture quickly, it couldn't be done as easily with the Sony unlerss I left everything on auto, and as good as auto is, sometimes it isn't good enough. I had to dig into the Cybershot menus, set up for the shot by selecting several submenus and then take the picture, hoping that what ever I wanted to take the picture of was still there. With the Kodak, 90% of all the mode settings (night, portrait, landscape, action, manual ISO override) were all on the outside wheel. The flip of the mechanical wheel on the outside and I was ready to snap pictures be it night or day (or twilight).So there. All things considered, that was the deciding factor for me. I want to take a picture nearly as fast as I can think "Damn, I wish I had a camera right now", and the Kodak lets me do that.
Once I decided on the 6340, I actually upgraded to the 6440 for two reasons. One, I was going to buy the Kodak dock for my 6340 which was going another $80, bringing my total to $380. I thought, "Why not just buy the 6440, it comes with 1) a dock 2) a rechargeable battery 3)it is 4 mega pixels instead of 3 on the 6340.So that's what I did. I went the way of the 6440 and have been super impressed.Hope that helps out some.Other mentionable features while doing drive by shootings (with a camera, not a gun):Pictures file names are different depending on what mode your in. For example, regular pics are labeled 100_01 while pictures taken in picture quick bursts (like 3 in a row) are named 100B_01. So you can tell just by looking at the file names if the file is a regular picture or a a burst of pictures. Very handy when all your pics start to fillup your computer.Kodak uses SD cards. This is handy cause they are not proprietary Sony mem sticks. I also have a Pocket PC with an SD slot, so if I forget my cameras USB cable, I can put my SD card in my Pocket PC and move them to my desktop that way as well.Get the family into the living room, not the computer room.
The video out slide show lets me not only look at my pictures on a TV, but I can watch the videos I took with the camera as well. Very cool. Oh, as a side note, video format is Quicktime, which I prefer instead of low quality avi files.Menu system seemed to simplistic at first, and it is. It's easy. However, it is way customizable then I first thought. That means I can keep it simple or get complicated if i have the time.I can send pics I take to specific folders on the SD card instead of having everything in one folder. I can also import my email address book into the camera, letting me tag pictures to send via email when i get home and connect it to the dock.Outside screen is the best I have seen for this price range. Ask anyone, they will tell you the same.Flash quality is very respectable.
Negatives? Of course there always a bad side, but it's not to bad. It would be nice (in order to save battery power) if the lens would not engage or turn on when you just want to review pictures instead of take them. The Sony does this, and I bet in the future Kodak does as well. Battery? If you use the realtime view, flash etc., the battery life isn't great. a few weeks of poking around will yeild the best practices to get the most life from usage. Again, disposables can be used with this camera, so getting caught without a charger doesn't mean you have to stop taking pictures. Also, switching between modes takes a few seconds, which seems like eternity when I want to take a picture.
Hope this helps.
Kevin
Amazon since 98
37 Fantastic camera!
I am not a computer expert. I have very little patience and a high frustration level with things that require a great deal of technical knowledge or expertise. After 3 years of frustration with our Nikon 3 megapixel camera, my husband and I bought this camera a week ago (camera and docking station packed together) and immediately fell in love with it! It is unbelievably easy to use, the software is excellent, and the docking station is a must! We sent photos to Kodak's EasyShare center for developing and the quality was as good as those from our Canon 35 millimeter SLR. Perhaps it is not as sophisticated as some other cameras, but for what I want to do, it has more than enough capabilities, the picture quality is outstanding, even the fonts on the screen are easy to read and user friendly. In short, the camera is fun to use.
38 Great camera
My previous digital camera (also a Kodak) fell in the lake this summer. So I went searching on the internet to find a replacement. I wanted to upgrade to a 4 mp anyway. After all my research, I decided on this one. I was not disappointed. It is very simple to use and takes great pictures. My friends cannot believe they are looking at digital camera prints. The different modes are great. I used the sport mode with kids in the middle of three-legged races and sack races. There was no blurring. The night mode works nicely, but you have to hold the camera very still. The flash is stronger than my last camera and does a good job for indoor pictures. The Kodak Easyshare software it came with is great too... very easy to use. The OneStep printing is great because it adjusts your printer settings automatically.
If you are looking for an easy to use digital camera with lots of features that takes great pictures, this is the one for you.
39 Very friendly!
Own an SLR but this is a dream! Uploading is as simple as snap, dock and push a button. Edit software is great. Send an email is a dream. Even takes mpgs! Be sure to buy a 256MB SD card at Costco (lowest price anywhere) and erase your pictures from your camera memory after uploading shots to your computer.
I am VERY pleased with this small price camera!
40 Excellent Camera - 007 Shaken not stirred
Its a camera which is not hyped very much and most of the sites that you visit will NOT have user reviews or the camera itself.
After a great deal of research on the leading brands, this turned out to be a pragmatic choice.
Following are the points which make it excellent:
1. Awesome Image quality.
2. Optical Zoom 4X (35 mm equiv: 33mm-134mm) 33mm gives a good wide angle capability for interior shots.
3. The Flash is quite powerful and the indoor / low light pictures come very well.
4. Various scene modes (night/portrait/landscape etc..)
5. A price tag of $400.
6. Uses AA batteries available anywhere/everywhere.
7. Camera comes with a set of re-chargable batteries and you can buy one set too.
41 Great camera/great buy
A 4 megapixel camera with high quality 4x optical zoom and included 'docker' (to ease downloading pics to a pc) make this an exceptionally good deal.
Picture quality is excellent. Colors are vibrant and very true to life. Sharpness and resolution are very good.
Ease of use is excellent. There are preset modes like 'portrait', 'sport', 'closeup' and 'night', and a fully manual mode in which you can individualize a wide array of settings. These optional settings can also be introduced into many of the preset modes very easily.
The controls are very intuitive and very easy to use. It uses a small joystick like device, which is centered inside a rotary dial that selects the main modes, to move through and select the options.
The LCD screen is very bright and allows review or framing of the pictures clearly and easily even under outside lighting.
The flash is very good and is strong. My previous digital camera had a weak flash which limited how far out pictures can be taken in low light conditions.
Autofocus is excellent, and consistently gets the pictures in good focus.
Battery life seems excellent, (but I use the optical view finder to frame and take the pictures rather than the LCD which will decrease battery life in any digital camera). It uses 2 rechargeable AA batteries. A set of these comes with the camera and can be recharged when the camera is placed in the docking device.
Overall, an excellent camera at an excellent price. Very easy to use for "point and shoot" pictures, but has a wide array of options and settings for those who want more control. Picure quality is excellent.
42 Kodak does not reimburse
I bought the Kodak EastShare in May. It didn't work. I sent it to Kodak for repair as they would not reimburse me. Their response was that it was unrepairable so they sent me another one. I had the same problem after a few uses - lens opens when it wants - pictures sometimes are good, sometimes not good. It's not my printer as I tried two other cameras and their pics came out perfect. Kodak still would not give me a refund. I was advised that they would continue to fix or replace it while it was in warranty. My question to them was "what about after the warranty is over?" - then it's my problem - Don't buy this camera - you may be lucky and get a good one, but you may end up like me.
