There's a world of inspiring beauty out there, and the Kodak EasyShare DX7590 zoom digital camera is designed to capture it all. A professional-quality 10X optical zoom Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon lens for amazingly crisp pictures. Five megapixels for prints up to 20"x 30". And powerful, high-performance features offer exceptional control. The DX7590. Engineered to perform. Certain to impress. Like its predecessor, the EASYSHARE DX7590 camera unites a professional quality SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON 10X optical zoom lens (38-380 mm equivalent; f/2.8 f/3.7 maximum aperture); the KODAK Color Science image processing chip for rich, accurate colors; dual-sensor, low-light precision auto focusing; and multiple shooting modes for optimal creative control. The new model then goes a step further, adding new features such as five megapixel resolution for prints up to 20 x 30 inches, an extra high-resolution (311,000 pixels) electronic viewfinder, JPEG fine and standard compression options, flash compensation, and rapid click-to-capture (just 0.2 seconds). The DX7590 camera has been designed with some of the world's highest quality components working in concert to provide outstanding quality, even in challenging photographic situations. With Kodak's integration of the SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON 10X optical zoom lens, the KODAK Color Science image processing chip, and intelligent matrix metering, photographers can achieve portraits with edge-to-edge sharpn
1 Very good camera.
I've owned this camera for several months now, and overall, I am quite happy with it. It is very simple to use. It has plenty of features and enough options to satisfy just about anyone, but is easy enough for a beginner to master. The video mode is convenient, as well, and I use it in addition to my iBook to make wonderful DVDs.
This camera really shines in outdoor settings, especially in bright sunlight. The colors are vivid and crisp. The closeup mode is especially nice, and you will get well-focused images just about every time. My one complaint is that the camera dos not perform as well as it could in low light settings. I often photograph bands in venues that are not especially well lit, and I sometimes have trouble getting decent shots without resorting to using the flash. Other cameras I have used have handled these low light situations more effectively.
However, this camera is a very good value and I would recommend it to anyone wanting a high performance, versatile camera without shelling out the cash for a digital SLR. It will serve you well.
2 great features-sharp lens-priced right
This is an easy to use, full featured 5.0 Mpxl digital camera with a super sharp 10X optical zoom lens(plus 3X digital zoom=30X total). It will be difficult to find a larger LCD screen on any other camera. This screen is 2.2 inches and is huge compared to most cameras. Take my advice and buy a DX7590! I have been a longtime "high quality" 35mm SLR film camera user and was reluctant to "go digital". I thought I'd lose the quality and versitility of my 35mm SLR...NOT SO! The sharpness of this lense and the brillance of the color of the images is certainly equal to (and in most instances better than) anything I got from my 35mm SLR film camera. The "close up" mode yeilds some incredibly sharp photos. This camera has a long list of great features, tricks and neat things it will do for you (like being able to zoom up to 8X when reviewing images on that huge LCD screen). When buying DX7590 with the EasyShare 6000 Docking Bundle, the docking station, which also serves as a battery charger is included in the "Bundle" price. This "Bundle" is the best value(docking station sells for $60.00-$100.00 if bought seperately). Also, consider buying an extra battery and at least one 128mb (or higher) SD card, both will come in very handy.
3 This is a great all around camera
If you are a professional of course you are not going to be purchasing a camera in this price range, but if you are a beginner to a amateur you cannot do much better for the price. This camera has so many options it is almost impossible to take a bad picture if used correctly. It does lack a Manual Focus, but the options make up for it, so much that it really doesn't need a manual focus. It does all the work for you if you let it. I do wish it came with a carring case, but that is a minor issue. You will not be disappointed with this purchase unless you are a professional and have over expectations of it.
4 Great Zoom makes this one a winner
I have long resisted buying a digital camera because all the ones that compared to my trusty film SLR camera were far too expensive. I chose this one because I was impressed with the amount of lens for the price. The 10x optical zoom on this camera has allowed me to take some wonderful pictures. I didn't realize how much I enjoyed using this camera until I got ready to develop some film photos and realized that I only had 5 rolls. (I usually had 15-20 in the same amount of time.) The digital photos I have been printing look every bit as good as the ones taken with my film camera. Most of the people I have shared them with don't believe that they are digital. The video feature also does a surprisingly good job. It won't replace a regular video camera for important events, but it has allowed me to catch some fun times that I would have missed because I don't drag a video camera everywhere I go. The features on the camera are easy to figure out without studying the manual. Transferring the photos to my computer is simple and quick. The photo software isn't the best, but its managable. I love this camera and would recommend it very highly.
5 Definitely a great buy!
The Kodak EasyShare DX7590 is truly a very nice camera. This is my first digital camera and I was somewhat hesitant about what kind of digital camera to purchase. However, after a lot of research and reviews, I decided on the DX7590, because for me, it is a middle of the road type of digital camera. It is has enough pixels (5MP) to take great pictures, as well as a zoom (10x) that will allow me to capture moments from a distance. Basically, the DX7590 allows me to take quality photos, even when I am not trying. I purchased the extra memory, the 512 MG card, and I am able to take up to 315 shots.
The camera dock is very nice and although I purchased the printer dock plus, I usually leave the camera sitting on the camera dock to charge. It's small and convenient, that I have it sitting on my dresser corner...it's definitely a space saver. I would also recommend purchasing the Kodak Printer Dock Plus. So far, with the pictures I have printed, I have been very satisfied. No jams, no lines, no bends...just good quality photos. I wouldn't recommend however if a person has a lot of pictures to print to use the photo printer, it would probably be more beneficial to print them through an online retailer or take it to store as CVS or Target to print them out. But for a few prints here and there, it's a great in home system.
The two together, with me...makes a great team for photography....you can be the same!
6 Great Camera + Great Zoom = Great Photos
This is my second Kodak digital camera and I still Love taking those Kodak Moments!! I'm not a professional, I just love capturing those fun moments to share with a photo, email or CD to play on our dvd!! This camera has so many features, but what I like best is the way it makes my photos look so good!! The Auto feature is my buddie and we take great photos together. As I learn more about this camera I will be trying all the features. I had a 2x zoom before and this 10x zoom is the greatest thing since sliced bread!! It needs a steady hand and I was impressed at how well the photos were without a tripod!! I Love this Camera and am very happy with my photos... I'm not a pro just a very happy shutterbug!! I've taken two 512mg cards of photos and mini movies and not a problem!! Great Camera!!
7 My New Camera
Perhaps I shouldn't even be writing a review yet. I bought the camera in December '04 and we just got around to installing the dock. A new USB hub for my elderly puter - plus a better surge protector to guard all the add-ons had to be attended to first. So. We installed it just 4 days ago and I have been taking comparison shots with my old digital camera and experimental shots to get the feel of it. I am impressed. (I have to take into account the fact that this camera -including dock here at Amazon - cost about $100 more than my old Olympus).
One of the things I was most interested in was the more powerful optical zoom - 10X optical zoom vs. the old 3X. It's truly amazing.
Another difference I noted is that when shooting through a window screen using the zoom at max - the old camera focussed on the screen - so its texture was the most prominent thing. The Kodak focussed on the distant scene with no suggestion of the screen.
The lens is far superior to that of the older camera. There appears to be more depth of field. The images need less sharpening and the colors need less adjusting. The latter - I believe - is not a lens function but I'm discussing image quality.
I'm finding the dock - which I was uncertain about - to be a very valuable accessory. It makes downloading much easier and faster. It fits neatly in a corner of the desk and does not take up much room. The camera lives there, happily keeping itself charged.
I'm glad I bought this camera and I'm glad Kodak, headquartered in nearby Rochester NY, has come up with a winner in its line of digital cameras.
8 Focus Is Not the Focus of This Camera
This camera is great, wonderful, one of the best on the market...if not for that pesky auto focus feature. I was surprised at how well the video feature works; it's not the same quality you're going to get with a stand alone video camera, but it's not bad either. My may beef with this camera is the auto focus...sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't; I noticed that it's usually out of focus in indoor/night shots when optical zoom is being used. For the most part, this can be fixed by putting it on a tripod.
9 AWESOME!!!! Great pictures!!!
My husband bought me this camera for Christmas, and I though to myself I will never figure out how to use this!! Was I wrong!! It is SO easy to use! It is lightweight and compact enough to take anywhere. And not to mention, the quality of the pictures is awesome!! It takes much better pictures than my old 35mm camera. I definetly recommend this camera, it is well worth every penny.
10 Useless camera!
Before I tell you about the problem I had with this camera, let me explain something about myself (this is important because if I was reading the review I'm about to write without knowing about the author, I'd think the author must be some kind of a nut case; this camera has been reviewed so positively that I can't believe what I'm about to tell you myself).
First, before getting involved in digital photography, I was a successful amateur photographer with an old Pentax manual SLR camera. I understand what terms like shutter-priority and aperture-priority mean. Also, after the old Pentax, I've been successfully using an Olympus C-3030 digital camera for 4 years now. This is the camera I'm trying to replace because I want a more powerful zoom. So I do have experience with digital cameras. And finally, I work in a technical field, so I'm good with computers and other technical products. OK, enough about myself. Let's discuss the camera.
I can't believe how unreliably the DX7590 achieves proper focus! The camera gives me the green bracket indicator letting me know that it thinks it has focused on the subject, but at least 50% of the time, it's wrong! Sometimes it's so far out of focus that I can see it on the display before I take the picture. Sometimes it looks in focus on the display so I'll take the picture, only to discover that the shot is out of focus when I review the picture later.
I get the same result regardless of how zoomed in/out I am; what PASM mode I use; what focus mode I use (there are three focus modes, none of which is manual focus); or what shutter speed is used.
Believing that I must have received a lemon, I returned the first DX7590 to Amazon for an exchange. After all, a camera that has received such positive reviews CAN'T have a problem with a fundamental function like focus, right?
Wrong! The second DX7590 behaved exactly the same way! So now I'm sending the camera back to Amazon for a refund, and am starting my research over again to see what I should buy instead.
Good luck to you if you buy the DX7590. No, you don't need new glasses. It's the camera that's out of focus!
NOTE on 1/19/2005: I ended up buying a Panasonic Lumix FZ20. This camera rocks! 12X optical zoom, optical image stabilization, hot shoe, and more. AND THIS CAMERA KNOWS HOW TO FOCUS!!! Check it out--much better camera for only a little more money.
11 Really a great camera, even for beginners
This is my first modern digital camera. Years ago, I had one of the early Apple-branded digital cameras that was more of a novelty than a true camera. I was waiting for both some specific features, a good price for those features, and quality printing at a good price. I feel like with that camera and with digital printing services at places like Costco and Walgreen's, this was the time.
The camera functions great. I'm a basic user, so I'm still exploring some of the awesome features. A biggie for me is the optical zoom. A 10X optical zoom is not very common but really important to get quality prints when you zoom. This camera won't let you down there.
Of course, you'll want to get a memory card for your camera. The camera has 32MB built-in (great for spill-over), but I bought a 512MB card that lets me store over 150 high-quality pictures. Well worth the investment, trust me.
The battery life so far has been really great. Kodak says I can leave the camera in the dock (but I hate leaving things on a trickle charger - I'm old school and have wrecked too many batteries by overcharging), so I only charge as needed. I've gone days (like over the holidays) taking pictures with no need to recharge.
The transfer via the dock is pretty slick - just dock the camera, hit the transfer button, and let it go. I'm using USB 1.1 and it works great. I did buy a memory card reader too (in case I needed pictures off the camera but the camera wasn't available), but so far it's been easier to just use the dock.
The software that comes with the camera is good - but very basic. It allows for basic corrections - red eye, cropping, rotating, brightness, contrast, that sort of thing. I highly recommend getting something else to do heavy-duty editing - like a nice Adobe product. I use Photoshop Elements 3.0 myself.
One cool feature in the Kodak software is the ability to easily upload your pictures to Ofoto.com. I don't use their printing services (Costco & Walgreen's is generally cheaper), but it is a great way to share photos with others (who can then order them if they want) and it's also a great way to archive those photos. Best of all, it's free.
Overall, I've been very pleased with this camera. I've got plenty to learn, but this camera let me get started with taking great pictures immediately.
12 Unbelievable Close-Ups!
This camera was an early Christmas present for my husband and myself. We absolutely love it and cannot wait for our next grandbaby to be born in April because the close-ups are unbelievable! The convenience of printing our own chosen prints at home is also a great bonus! We recommend this Kodak camera to everyone!
13 Kodak DX 7590
I purchased this camera through Amazon.com and have been using it for about two weeks now. The camera is easy to operate and the pictures are excellent. The 10X zoom is one of the few zooms that remain clear and focused when at 10X. Would recommend for the new as well as the experienced photographer.
14 super easy / low price, and 5 megapixels with 10x zoom
this camera really outdoes most of the competition, and when you include the low price and other features, there are no real competitors. kodak offers a 10x zoom and has 5 megapixels for super sharpness, even if you decide to enlarge the picture. also, the camera can grow with you as there are wide angle, telephoto and close-up lenses available through amazon. for quick prints, there is also a nifty printer that prints a 4x6 picture in under 2 minutes (also available through amazon). the quality of the print is like a local shop, and the printing method, which uses a protective coating, makes sure the colors last forever (ink-jet printers can run/fade). as an option, local photo shops can print your pictures from the camera.
in sum:
--the price is great, especially for 5 megapixels.
--kodak is the number one brand for digital cameras. they will be around to supply the camera/your photographic needs. kodak is a trusted u.s. company while some others may not be around in ten years.
--it's easy to use (no computer necessary). but if you have a computer, the camera/printing dock can e-mail photos.
--the camera has a 10x optical zoom -- super sharp pictures with great color of the kids/nature from far away.
some others offer similar features, but nobody has the whole package at this price. a home run!
15 2004 regrets
sorry - delete this review. was supposed to be for a different model!
16 Try Kodak...You Probably Won't be Sorry
I'm having to edit this review, since the "Spotlight Review" that led me to orignally post it, seems to have disappeared, and Amazon edited my original review. My concern about the reviews of digital cameras is that some reviewers are so obviously trying to scare consumers away from a specific brand, I guess, in hopes they will then go buy another brand. I think this is unfair, and it's particularly bad when such a review ends up a "Spotlight" one, even though most of the readers found it to be unhelpful.
Here's a few facts about Kodak digital cameras, like this fabulous DX7590: 1) According to J.D. Powers and Associates, Kodak rates highest in customer satisfaction in the $200-$399 & $400-$599 price ranges. 2) Kodak is now just a little behind Sony in digital camera sales. No other digital camera company has gotten so close to Sony! Canon--a favorite of Amazon--is third. 3) Years ago, before Kodak turned all its attention to digital cameras, it's cameras were not the best. Those days are long gone, but some choose to ignore this.
The DX7590 is a combination of two other fabulous Kodak cameras--the DX7630 and the wildly popular DX6490. All three of these cameras are very "complex" cameras, as "point and shoot" ones go, but yet they are so simple to use. In my opinion, it takes high intelligence to make a complex thing, that is totally foreign to many people, easy to understand and easy to use. Kodak has done this with its digital cameras. And these cameras make beautiful prints! The EasyShare software, too, is very simple, and allows you to easily put photos in albums, print at home, or burn your pictures to CDs. You can even download your album names and e-mail addresses into the camera, and then they will automatically go into albums or be set up for e-mailing, as soon as you put the camera back on the dock.
Everyone I know with a Kodak digital camera loves it. But some people will not,of course. No one camera, or one brand of camera, will appeal to everyone. I strongly suspect, however, Kodak cameras have become so popular due to word of mouth. Just don't allow any reviews at Amazon, or any other place, scare you away from getting a Kodak camera, or any other brand of camera, as it's obvious some really want to do. While some reviewers sincerely and seriously don't like the Kodak camera they bought, other reviewers have other agendas. Talk to people you know who have a camera, or brand of camera, that you're thinking of buying, and see how they like it. Try out the cameras you're thinking of buying, and see how easy or hard they are for you to use.
I personally find the Kodak cameras, particularly the more complex ones, to be terrific.
17 a step down from the DX6490
Summary: A nice camera for the price but a frustrating tease in how close it comes to being so much more.
Battery: Battery life is this camera's biggest asset. On a single charge I've taken well over a hundred pictures at highest quality (largest file size) and flash, over a period of several hours, and still had juice to spare. I bought a spare battery because of the terrible experiences I've had with previous cameras and over the course of the month I've owned the camera have not had to resort to using it once.
Features: Chock full of features. More than most will ever use. Considering some are useless (auto mode does the same or they flat out don't produce desired results) I'd suspect more than anyone would ever want to use. More detail below on some of them.
LCD Display: Very nice large LCD display and a miniature version of it when you switch to the mode that lets you use the viewfinder instead. That is to say, the viewfinder is also LCD based. Unfortunately this is definitely NOT a WYSIWYG scenario for either the large display or the viewfinder. Don't believe me? Go take a picture of the full moon at night. You'll have to set the f stop to a large number, the shutter speed to a small number, and make sure the ISO isn't set to high (or you'll get too much light). Zoom in to at least 10x. Next, focus by pressing the shutter button halfway down (use landscape or not - for this test it won't matter). You'll notice the moon appears as a bright white blur. Snap the picture and you'll see a much sharper (disatisfactorily sharp, but sharpER nonetheless) image that looks nothing like the LCD or viewfinder did when you took the shot. Many other ways to test this but this was one I just tried so it's fresh on my mind. So if you're wanting to see what you'll get - this isn't the camera for you.
Landscape/Macro modes: The landscape mode is helpful, and in many cases necessary as you can't always focus on semi-distant to distant objects of interest. I wouldn't call it great but without it the camera would be worthless for anything but closeups and objects that are bright enough (or have distinct enough outlines). Macro mode I give a plus and equate it in terms of desirability to my praise of the battery life. You can get within a inches of an object and snap some incredibly sharp images. If you're selling coins on eBay as your living and are currently using a scanner then this camera would not only replace it but it does ten times the job with ten times less cleanup. You'll also end up with images at angles that show off the height and wear features better. It's equally good with flowers and the likes. Many (if not most) such images may require some post adjustments but they're minor and easy and worth the effort.
Flash: Again this would be another plus. Works like a charm.
Focus: Here's my biggest gripe. In low light (as others have mentioned) and also at times when outlines aren't very distinct (clouds, for example) it can be enough to make you want to pull out your hair trying to get a proper focal lock on the object of interest. Sometimes you'll the focus pass right by the sharp point before the focus locks a hair off from it yielding a less sharp image. Obnoxious as the dickens. The DX6490 I have as well works in a similar fashion yet I have very little trouble locking right on for crystal clear images. Why is this so important? Two reasons: i.) An image that's even slightly out of focus completely destroys the point of the extra megapixal the DX7590 has over the DX6490. ii.) Because the camera won't save in raw mode and even it's finest JPEG compression is still overly lossy you won't have much luck using post processing software to sharpen such things up without a lot of artifacts left behind by the lossy JPEG compression. This is just bad and renders, in my opinion, upgrading from a DX6490 a waste of money.
As some have mentioned, this camera (and all like IMO) should come with manual focus in addition to the auto. This would have made a major difference to me. I could list reasons for days but I'll give you one that's stark: You're taking pictures of birds that are all flying overhead at roughly the same height. When zoomed in (one of the highlights of this camera is it's awsome 10x optical zoom don't forget) you can get a fairly decent shot (not perfect - I'll gripe forever about that I suppose). Trouble is, most birds don't fly in a circle above you long enough for you to get a focal lock on them because the camera's auto focus just isn't fast enough. Can't penalize for that in this price range. However, if you were able to manually focus you'd require little or no adjust once you got yourself in the right zone with the birds you're shooting, and consequently you'd get much sharper images of them. Finally, try as you might, sometimes this camera will focus on an object that's within the field of observance but nowhere near the distance as the object of interest. This happens in split to pinpoint focal mode and is another hairpuller. You can trick the camera by getting a lock on an object of similar distance that has nothing obtrusive in the field, keeping your finger on the focal lock (shutter button halfway) then moving back to your object of interest but that's a kludge and shouldn't be necessary. My DX6490 does a FAR better job at discerning things such as this and requires far less trickery.
Movie Mode: You're stuck with one option here and that's Apple Quicktime format. This should plainly be MPEG, an open platform, and not a proprietary format. Additionally, you cannot adjust the zoom once you start recording.
On/Off Button: Definitely an improvement over the DX6490's rotary on/off mechanism, but not so much so as to justify the price difference.
Zoom: Like the DX6490 the 10x optical zoom is impressive. All digital cameras that don't fall into the 'just for party photos' category should do at least a 10x optical zoom. The additional digital zoom is helpful - I have to disagree with those who think otherwise. I'll tell you why: If you use the digital zoom you're doing basically the same thing as you could do with photoshop after the image is taken (blowing up an image via software), however, being able to do so prior to the lossy JPEG compression will get you some very far off shots (I can make out the lettering on airplanes, for example) that are at least useful. If you don't use the digital zoom and then decide to zoom in later with your computer based software you'll be amplifying those nasty JPEG artifacts along with the object of interest.
Review Mode: Excellent. No complains here and I especially like the fact that you can do as much as an 8x zoom while in review mode. Very handy.
Nothing else about the camera struck me as above or below average so I'll leave it at this. The one star I give this camera is strictly based on the fact that I don't find it a total piece of junk, but it is going back to the store for a refund as my DX6490 (apparently the predecessor to the DX7590) does a better job with one less megapixal.
Good luck all.
18 Answering 2 questions from reviewers
Hi...I own the previous model (DX 6490) which I purchased in May 2004. I'm very happy with it..pity I can't replace it now with the latest model..but that's the price of 'obsolescence.' As to the two questions from recent buyers of the 7590 -
#1 - I have had no problem with the rubber covers coming off. They are well-secured and I don't see that as an issue. Thus far, I have had no need for any repairs.
#2 - on the battery charger set with the various voltages: I bought that kit and took it with me to the UK/Wales last summer. It charged my battery w/o problem. I think it was a worthwhile purchase.
19 Many pluses. Few minuses.
I've taken a lot of pictures with this camera as well as with many other digital cameras. I rank this camera near the top for cameras in this price range.
Rather than going through all of the features, I'm going to comment on what I think makes this camera stand out and what I think this camera lacks.
Two of the things that make this camera really stand out are:
1. It has a huge lens, and
2. The lens is made out of glass, not plastic.
I believe that these two factors make more of a difference in photo quality than other things, such as a high mega pixel count. You can really see the quality in the photos that this camera takes. The colors are accurate. The images are sharp. And there is no noise when you take a low light, flash photo.
Other nice things about this camera:
The flash is more than adequate. The 2.2" LCD is really nice. The movies it takes are decent and you have unlimited movie time. It has a ton of user options and features. And of course, the zoom on this camera is incredible for the size and price. This camera has many, many nice things about it, too numerous to go into here.
The down sides are few. One of them is that the camera is big. I really can't consider it a "pocket" camera because it simply won't fit in your pocket. But that's the trade off for the big lens and the huge zoom.
This camera also has some difficulty focusing in low light. This is the reason I didn't give it 5 stars. Kodak did improve on this from the previous version of this camera (the DX6490) but every camera manufacturer should add that little red light that shines on the subject so that the camera can achieve a proper focus in low light. This is the one feature that I think this, and all cameras that don't have a manual focus, should absolutely have.
If you're looking for a pocket camera, this probably won't suit your needs. Just remember that most, if not all pocket cameras in this price range have really small, plastic lenses. Usually this means a very noticeable sacrifice in image quality (the Sony-T1 is an example of this).
Before you buy this camera, I would recommend you look into the Fugifilm Finepix S5000 and S5100. These are also excellent cameras, but I prefer the Kodak.
20 Questions rather than a review
I'd like to purchase the DX7590. However, I'll be moving abroad (am writing from the US) to a country that uses 220 volts. Since I've never owned any Kodak digital cameras, I'd like to know if the EasyShare Dock 6000 will work abroad. If it's just a matter of plugging it in to a USB port for it to work instead of plugging it in to an electrical outlet, I think I'll be okay purchasing it.
I would also like to purchase the Kodak Li-Ion Rapid Battery Charger Kit. I'm assuming that since it comes with different country adapters, I will be able to recharge the battery wherever country I may be. Is it supposed to automatically sense whether it's 110 or 220 volts?
Thanks in advance for any replies.
21 Kodak Delivers
After looking for 2 years, reading countless reviews, I purchased the DX7590 with dock and paired it with the Canon IP4000 printer. I am a novice in photography and this was my first digital camera. With little more than intuition and occasional referencing of the manual I was shooting great shots within an hour of opening the box. The 10X zoom is great alowing me to fill the picture with the subject of the shot. Download from the dock is simply a press of one button and wham the computer receives all the images. The pictures print out looking like they just came from the photo lab. Don't forget to get a SD card because the camera won't hold many shots. I mostly shoot and print 4x6 shots and even when cropping shots there was no loss of picture quality. I would highly recommend this camera to all beginner and intermediate users.
22 The DX6490 Upgrade. Is it worth it?
To me, yes it is. The DX7590 is all the DX6490 should've been in the first place. This camera is packed with features. There are 14 scene modes. Scene modes are pre-programmed settings by Kodak for different situations like "party" (for indoor photos of people), "backlight" (use when the light is behind the subject of the photo instead of behind the photographer), "children" (for photos of kids in bright light),"self-portrait", "manner /museum", "flower", "fireworks", "text, "beach", "snow", "night landscape", "night portrait", "close up", and "landscape". On these modes the camera does all the work, sets aperature, shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash compensation and film speed. If the camera shows that you need the flash, use it with these scene modes. I really don't use those for I am trying to become a better photographer and I have been using the "PASMC" modes (more on those later). There are also five more modes to choose from and they are auto, sport, portrait, video and the aforementioned PASMC (manual) modes. For auto you control whether or not to use the flash and the exposure compenstion. For portrait and sport, you control just the flash. The "PASMC" modes you control just about every thing. the "P" mode you control the flash and exposure compensation and the camera adjust the aperature (how wide the lens opens to let light in the camera) and the shutter speed (how long the shutter stays open to let the light in), the "A" mode you control flash and exposure along with the aperature the camera control the shutter speed. The "S" mode you control the shutter speed, exposure amd flash, the camera control the aperature. The "M" mode is where it gets interesting. You control everything. The aperature, shutter, flash, film speed(iso) and the exposure meter acts as a light meter to tell you if the shot will be underexposed or overexposed but does not prevent you from taking the picture. Finally the "C" mode is where you can saved your favorite camera settings and they will remain even after you shut the camera down or switch modes.
The Dx7590 is faster at start-up and resetting between shots. There is what Kodak calls "Exposure Bracketing". That is when you take a series of shots (3) at different exp levels when you're not sure if the lighting is right. You have 2 different burst modes, a macro and a landscape mode (to use outside of the scene modes), 10X optical zoom and 3X digital zoom for a total of 30X zoom, a choice between fine and standard file compression, 5 megapixels instead of 4, and so much more.
I'm so getting tired of typing so I'm going to wind this review up. To me the DX7590 is a wonderful upgrade from the DX6490. Well worth the purchase in my opinion. Or, if you're in the market and wondering which one to buy...I'd recommend the DX7590. I have both and I'm gonna keep them.
23 New Kodak DX7590
I purchased this camera about a month ago and I am very pleased with it. It is very simple to use and takes great pictures. The picture quality of this camera is on par with a Nikon 5.0 megapixel camera. I compared photos taken on both and although the Nikon quality was slightly better, this Kodak cost $1,000 less. If you are in the market for a digital camera and want the capabilty to expand, then this is a good choice. I especially liked the 10x optical zoom and the fact that the lens will accept filters and wide-angle adapters. Although the camera has 32 megabytes of internal memory, you will want to buy a memory card, they are very inexpensive and can provide the capability of up to 150 pictures. Hope this review helps.
24 Wonderful camera with some drawbacks
The Kodak DX 7590 at $499.99 is a damn good deal! Kodak states that you can print 20"x30" poster shots, but if you want photo quality you're better off sticking with 16"x20" at most.
Pros:
1. 10x Zoom - Fabulous! Quick responsive zoom, Schneider
Kreuznach lens.
2. 5 MP resolution - Can still maintain high quality prints
with some cropping of the photo.
3. 2.2 Inch LCD - Easy to view from most angles, sunlight OK,
In Low light it adjusts itself for easier viewing.
4. Dock Included - No worries about buying new batteries or
connecting cords from the camera to the computer.
Cons -
1. Though they added a new jpg compression setting, the images
still seem a bit too compressed...however, for
everyday purposes and prints, the quality is fine.
But for any major editing and/or cropping...
2. No manual focus - This would have been really nice for $500
3. Slightly small frame for those of us with medium to large
hands. My wife can use it fine...but she won't.
4. Digital Zoom - Just remove this "feature" altogether Kodak.
Overall - the camera is a good buy. From the pews, I was able to get some amazing shots at a recent wedding. The potential for this camera to rival the quality of film is there...it's in your hands.
25 Top Notch Camera - More features and added benefits
This camera is loaded with many special features such as an easy to use dial that allows specific selections to a much larger screen that allows you clear viewing of all your pictures even in bright light.
It fits nicely in your hand and the toggle switch for telephoto/zoom makes getting that close up shot a breeze! The camera dock is easy to use and charges the battery as stated within three hours. I've also purchased a 512 mg card and at the 5 mega pixels setting the DX7590 can store 315 pictures.
When you turn on the camera it helps you with each setting, allowing you to pick the right one for the job and even going as far as telling you to turn on the flash or hold the camera steady.
The pictures from the camera are bright, colorful and crisp and ready to be printed out. The camera allows you easy transfer of the pcitures between camera and printer or computer and the colors come alive with the right color printer. Even on draft mode the pics are decent quality. The internal settings allow for easy saving and documentation of special events in folders as well as individual pictures.
The only minor issue with the camera is that a proper hand hold on the left side might give the users better stability. The right side offers an easy hand hold with flip up access to the memory card.
Over all this camera is one excellent camera and one excellent buy for under $500.00. The entire package, including zoom, 32 mg internal memory, charging dock and 5mg pixel capabilities make this a great buy!
Highly recommended!
