Kodak DX3700 EasyShare 3MP Digital Camera
By: Kodak Average Rating: 2.5 Total Reviews: 52
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 On: 2006-12-23
If you expect to get a camera and never read instructions on how to use it then rate this camera poorly. Most customers out there now days want everything to work with little effort. They are lazy and illiterate. Read the instructions that come with this product and it will not give you problems.
The issue with the camera and SD cards and all that compatibility stuff is a crock. The only issue with the camera is the user. SD cards can be found on AMAZON for around $20 for a 1gb card. This is good.
The dock that you can buy for this camera (not required!! can recharge battery without it) is great. Download your pictures fast and easy. If you have problems with the battery, try not leaving the camera on the dock FOR A DAY. If you would have read the instructions it says not to leave it on there for more than FIVE HOURS. Leaving anything with a battery charging for that long will decrease the battery life. This is true with most electronics.
To wrap things up... read instructions, dont be lazy. Things dont work right if they are not used correctly. What do you expect.
BUY THIS CAMERA ITS GREAT!!!
On: 2006-01-31
For those who want good pictures but dont want a large learning curve or alot of buttons to have to push...The KODAK CX7300 is the Winning Ticket! Super Ease Of Use without sacrificing quality! What more could you possibly ask for out of a digital camera. And this amazing camera also takes video! You get the Kodak Name and their Imaging Science Technology that many rave about. Dont waste your money with sophisticated features or a Non-Name Brand...get this camera instead. I HIGHLY RECOMEND!
 On: 2005-04-29
Maybe you can take two or three pictures before the battery is dead. The Camera Dock for this camera shows full charge but it still only takes two to three pictures. I use Kodak Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack that came with camera. I replaced it, and it still doesnt work. I sent the camera back to Kodak and they "fixed it". Nothing has changed. I have tried other batteries, to no avail. The pictures arent really that great, either. The camera and dock are dusty.
On: 2005-01-11
This product is junk. There is no useful purpose to this hunk o crap. The pictures suck unless you are in BROAD daylight. The flash dosent work, and even more pitiful, it makes the pictures DARKER when you have it on. The dock sucks- if it breaks (like it did for me) then you are screwed and cannot charge the camera. Additionally, the battery lasts for about 2 pictures and then it dies. If you turn on the LCD screen, you can probably only count on .5 pictures before it dies. This is the worst electronic product I have ever owned and I am sorry I ever bought a Kodak camera. I will never buy one again, nor will I buy another Kodak product, as I am severely disappointed with this one.
On: 2004-09-04
This camera is terrible. I cant begin to count the number of precious moments Ive LOST because of it. And you cant know how bad it is until AFTER you buy it (unless you read a couple reviews like this one).
See the other reviews for the long list of bad attributes.
The camera has only two advantages:
(1) Its cheap for 3 mega-pixels (but youd better use it within an hour of removing it from the cradle, and only take about a dozen pictures! Then its back to the cradle for another day of charging).
(2) There are SO MANY unhappy people with it, you can get it cheap on Ebay, including dock and accessories. (But I wouldnt.)
DONT BUY IT! Kodak should have recalled it... they make some other good cameras, but this one is an embarrassment.
On: 2004-08-18
If you already bought it, congratulations, you have been fooled by Kodak to be included into their Beta testing on Digital products.
Bad pictures, except for in good light, Bad battery, Zoom is useless, Memory too small. Pictures have a dark lines when taken in the dark.
This product has the worst of All the features I have seen in Digital cameras. I sets an standard for other manufacturers on how low they can get in quality. Kodak should recall this product to keep thier reputation. If they dont somebody should force a recall.
On: 2004-07-31
First let me start by saying: "DONT BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK"
Our first digital camera was a Kodak easyshare, I dont recall the model. However, it was a great little point and shoot camera that took at least 20 - 30 photos without any problems. We filled up the memory before we used up the battery life. Because we were comfortable with the Kodak we had, we went ahead and bought the Kodak 3700 camera for my daughters 16th birthday only to be completely disappointed months later. The camera has almost never worked correctly. After a few months we started experiencing the charging problems just like many others who have posted their reviews here. The camera takes 1 or 2 pics and then the battery is dead. We thought perhaps our daughter never charged the battery correctly when it was brand new, so we replaced the lithium battery, but the problems did not resolve. We tried rechargeable batteries, but the problems did not resolve. We thought it might be the camera dock and tried at a friends house, but the problem still did not resolve. This product is junk and should have been recalled as there is an obvious manufacturers defect. Kodak has offered no resolve or replacement. Too little information too late for us, but heed the warning for those looking to buy this camera today. DONT DO IT!!!!!
On: 2004-07-30
First let me start by saying: "DONT BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK"
Our first digital camera was a Kodak easyshare, I dont recall the model. However, it was a great little point and shoot camera that took at least 20 - 30 photos without any problems. We filled up the memory before we used up the battery life. Because we were comfortable with the Kodak we had, we went ahead and bought the Kodak 3700 camera for my daughters 16th birthday only to be completely disappointed months later. The camera has almost never worked correctly. After a few months we started experiencing the charging problems just like many others who have posted their reviews here. The camera takes 1 or 2 pics and then the battery is dead. We thought perhaps our daughter never charged the battery correctly when it was brand new, so we replaced the lithium battery, but the problems did not resolve. We tried rechargeable batteries, but the problems did not resolve. We thought it might be the camera dock and tried at a friends house, but the problem still did not resolve. This product is junk and should have been recalled as there is an obvious manufacturers defect. Kodak has offered no resolve or replacement. Too little information too late for us, but heed the warning for those looking to buy this camera today. DONT DO IT!!!!!
On: 2004-05-10
Buying this camera was one of the worst purchases I ever made, but my failure to do my homework beforehand only makes this my fault. Some people will tell you that this is a moderately good beginners camera, but I must state the contrary: This camera will leave even beginners frustrated.The DX3700 is slow in every sense of the word. Youre forced to wait after every action on this camera-turning it on, switiching the mode, after taking a picture-if you plan on taking more than 1 picture every 15-20 seconds this camera isnt going to deliver. This slowness also directly influences... ...battery life. There is none. Of any device Ive used, this one is the most power-hungry. Even rechargeable NiMH batteries last for only brief periods after which youre rudely interrupted with a blinking red light-and no forewarning of the impending power failure. Make sure youre ready to take the same picture twice. Every single picture taken on this camera is laced with a grain/noise/fuzz that will never go away no matter what you do. While snapshots and just everyday pictures may not yield too much noticeable noise, any kind of detailed shots-macros, notably-will look terrible. Almost none of the cameras settings can be changed. Focus, exposure, focal length, white balance, and anything else short of the flash type and macro mode (on or off) are automatic. Meaning? Make sure youre ready to take the same picture twice (or more, for that matter.) In short, dont buy this camera unless you want headaches and frustration. Its just not worth it.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-01-04
The battery life is extremely short. The first time around you might not notice it, but it gets progressively shorter until you can only take 3-7 pictures on batteries that read fully charge, the camera dock only seemed to make it worse. I sent it into Kodak, did everything they said and that didnt help either. It does take good enough pictures if you only want to take 3-7 pictures at a time. The Canon Powershot A60 is a much better camera. It takes great pictures and actually has as much battery life as you would need. (with rechargeable NiMh)
by: Anonymous On: 2003-12-27
Ive owned my DX3700 3.1 megapixel for about a year and a half. I used the camera for the first six months or so and now I rarely do. As other reviewers have emphasized, the charged battery life, even with the Kodak rechargeable unit, is briefer than the attention span of a fly, especially if you use the flash. I cannot believe a company as prominent as Kodak could have brought this energy-anemic camera to market and apparently still dares to. If only I had checked reviews like these I could have saved myself much frustration. One stopgap suggestion: if you take pictures indoors, always have the recharging cradle nearby so you can recharge each time it runs down. Another criticism I have is the small size of the camera (which might be common among low end digitals) and the correspondingly small operating buttons, which would be perfect for tots or elves but for grownups, even for someone with small hands like mine, its a challenge. Finally, if you load the software for Easyshare cradle on your computer, it slows down the loading time for your computer considerably. This is a lesson I have never learned: pay for quality the first time; its more economical in the long run.
 On: 2003-12-13
First Kodak makes you buy a Dock. extra 80 bucks.
Although this camera does take good pictures when daylight is sufficient, this camera lacks features and with problems. No zoom. No timer. of course no video (which is ok) Here are some real problems:
1. this camera makes DARK pictures when there is not ample light. Yes, flash is on. Regular 35mm (even those made by Kodak) cameras can do much better than that. 2. Battery life is short. Do not trust the computer when it says battery life is good. You will run out after taking a few shots. If you gone to a day trip you must remember to turn it off everytime after you take a pic in order to last a few hours 3.Upload from the dock sometimes give mysterious I/O errors. Frustrating. You may have to try a couple times.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-11-22
A terrible product for several reasons:- As others have said, the battery does not hold a charge.
- It cannot be used outdoors; it over exposes every shot. Even when used indoors on a sunny day, the photos are a huge white glare.
- Close-up photos are completely out of focus. This was one of the worst purchases Ive ever made!
On: 2003-11-04
We received this camera as a gift and like many other reviewers have had horrible experiences trying to get the batteries to charge. Customer service replaced and recharged the battery, but to no avail. It is sitting and gathering dust... Dont waste your money.
 On: 2003-08-21
This is a great little camera that gives quality photos. The only dislike I have is that there is a slight delay once you take the picture before it actually takes the shot. So, sometimes I have to shoot and reshoot to get the shot I want.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-07-24
Like other reviewers, I too had trouble with battery life. Since we purchased the camera we have rarely been able to take more than 5 pictures at a time before the battery dies. My experiences with the docking station seem to indicate that the camera charging is a joke. I constantly have problems with the station and it does not seem to charge the battery at all. My parents purchased three separate cameras for my own family and my siblings families. They never use the camera because of the battery life. I try to take two or three pictures of my newborn before the camera dies. In sum, this is an awful product. I am very happy with the few pictures it does take but the battery issue makes this product useless on long drives and is incredibly frustrating.
On: 2003-07-14
My wife and I bought this camera about a year ago. Right from the get go it had problems. We bought it on line so there was no recourse from the dealer,(if you buy a camera, go to an actual store, there are real people in case you have a problem!!!). Kodak customer support is a joke, if not down right rude, and offers no help. The problem withthe camera is that the batteries last for only 3 or 4 shots. If you buy the Kodak lithium cell($20.00!) it lasts for about 20 shots. If you do a little research you find that the camera requires 3.3 volts at up to 2.5 amps. No combination of AA cells deliver 3.3 volts (rechargables deliver 1.2 volts per cell and even lithium cells only deliver 1.6 volts) and anything south of a "D" cell wont deliver its rated voltage at 2.5 amps for very long. The long and short of it is that the DX3700 was a defective product from the start and short of fabricating an external battery pack with "D" cells, you better look for another camera.
On: 2003-07-02
This camera is great for everyday use. The 3.1 megapixels effective make it a worthwhile buy. Definitely a graet camera.
On: 2003-04-18
I have a different model Kodak camera, however they all use the same EasyShare software. Running Windows XP, I could not get the software to work properly. After several hours on the phone with Kodak tech support, they couldnt get it working either.
They said they are aware of the problem on some computers running Windows XP. It is now several months later and they still dont have a fix. They dont really seem to care either.It might not be a bad idea to consider other brands, instead of Kodak. Since, if the software wont work properly, then what good is the camera?
 On: 2003-03-25
Extraordinarily basic camera. No optical zoom. No manual settings. No movie mode. In other words, the camera is literally a point-and-shoot camera...much like a typical entry-level 35mm film camera is.The DX3700 prints surprisingly good-looking images up to 5x7s, but 8x10s look a tad grainy...a shortcoming of Kodaks 3 megapixel CCD and lens quality (or lack thereof), I think. Ive seen Olympus and Nikon 3 megapixel cameras produce noticeably sharper images. But if you dont need a zoom lens and only want to make 4" prints, this camera is a very affordable and simple solution. Its also great to give to kids who want or need a simple digital camera.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-01-05
This camera was purchased for me for a gift. Unfortunately, it has performed poorly in terms of power from day one. Even after a fresh kodak rechargable and fresh charge, I get 2-4 pictures before the camera dies. I am trying to get the problem fixed, but I suggest staying away from this nearly featureless dog.
On: 2002-09-14
After doing much research on which camera was right for me, I chose this Kodak DX3700 based on the amount of megapixels and the great price. A friend of mine has a Kodak DC3400 2 megapixel camera that takes great pics, so I thought this one would be even better. What a mistake!This is my second digital camera. My first was a Canon A5 (quite a dinosaur now!). I was considering another Canon, but I was lured into the price of this one.... At first I was pretty pleased with it. The menu is very simple. All of the settings, pretty much, only require a "yes or no" answer. This was much more simple than some of the settings on my Canon. Im not very pleased with the pictures themselves, though. The redeye reduction is HORRIBLE. Both of my sons look posessed in most of the pictures I take. Their eyes glow this BRIGHT, VIBRANT RED. To the point that they cant even be corrected with software. The pictures arent always clear. The color, if the lighting isnt ideal, sometimes tends to look a bit "blah". Even on my old 1mp Canon, I could still get these bright, lucious colors! With this one, the colors almost look like they bleed together sometimes. The batteries are another issue. I was pretty pleased with the battery that came with the camera. It lasted for a very signifigant amount of time (maybe 2 or 3 months with fairly frequent use). But once those died, I tried some regular alkalines. These were/are a joke. I maybe got 2 weeks use out of them. And Im not much of an LCD viewer myself, so I know that wasnt sucking the life out of them. The 8 meg Compact Flash card the ship with the camera is an absolute JOKE. If you get this camera, be prepared to spend [more money] on a new compact flash card. Just go ahead and thow it in your amazon.com cart and add it to the total price of the camera! And while youre at it, you might also consider throwing in the rechargable batteries and the charger, because youll spend a small fortune if you want to use regular AAs. As I said in the beginning of this review, I am very disappointed in this camera. Unfortunately, it took me almost 2 months to come to the realization that I had made a mistake when I purchased it. Now I am stuck with it. I do not recommend it. I feel that I wouldve been better off getting a high rated 2 megapixel camera. Unless youre willing to spend the extra cash for a good 4 MP, the 3 MP isnt worth the extra cash. A 4 MP camera is almost the equivilant (sp?) of a 35mm anyways. So a 3.1 mp is still shy of that goal. Good luck in choosing! I think mine might end up finding its way to an auction site. Its a perfectly functioning camera, it just doesnt live up to my own personal expectations.
On: 2002-08-22
Kodak dx3700 camera sometimes results wonderful pictures but it is hard to understand whether the picture is as you want or not by viewing at LCD. Sometimes LCD display pictures clear, but as you transfer to PC, you become confused, they can be seen as blurred.
Its battery state viewer works wrong, dont trust it, your battery can run out suddenly.
Kodak Chargeable Batteries are not durable, with Duracell CRV3 battery you can take app. 250 pics, but with chargeable ones, only 50. In my country(Turkey), CRV3 type battery is not sold(an uncommon type of battery).
It is very fast to transfer pics to PC. aS soon as I connect my camera to PC, it begins transferring. Also picture software is useful, but I dont recommend you to use it because it reduces the image quality.
Another lacking property of DX3700 is that it does not provide high quality low resolution pictures. You have to change the sizes of pics by software. You are obliged to have only two choices, two resolutions.
Finally, I prefer dx3900 or dx4900 which have optical zoom and a lot of extra features.
On: 2002-08-09
Please dont waste your money on this camera.It uses a set of batteries about every 5-10 pictures. The docking station is a joke as it only works part of the time and has never charged the camera. It has been back to Kodak but they didnt do anything but put in new batteries and send it back. The few pictures that it does take are good ones but it is not worth the hassle and PLEASE dont depend on this camera to record an important event because I can bet you will be disappointed.
by: Anonymous On: 2002-07-22
I was looking for a digital camera, that had good resolution and was an affordable price. Well after looking at many digital cameras, i decided to buy the Kodak Easyshare DX3700. The resolution is great, and it is easy to use. I like the TV hook up that it comes with, so you can view your pictures. The software is great. The only problem that I have had so far with the camera, is that the LCD screen shows doesnt show the picture at the complete clarity, however the picture is perfect when you look at it on the computer or TV. Overall, the Kodak DX3700 is a great digital camera.
On: 2002-06-16
Not much good to say about this camera. Complained to customer service with no resolution.
Awkward styling.
Eats batteries
Camera dock dosent charge batteries.
Software lacking in features.
Dont buy it!
On: 2002-06-01
Things started out alright but the LED screen burnt out and then the camera stoped transferring pictures to the docking station. So far the camera has had more down time then up time.
by: Anonymous On: 2002-05-22
After I bought this camera, I searched all over for the a/c adapter to save on batteries. Well they dont make one. I bought this to sell stuff on ebay, wanting to take alot of pictures at once. But the batteries soon die and I have to wait till they recharge. I had to go out and buy a battery recharger to have another set ready when one dies. The batteries last only a short time even being lithium. I wish I had taken it back. It also doesnt sit right on the dock and I have to keep fixing it and checking to be sure it is charging. It was easy to install and it does take very nice pictures, but all the other inconviences is not worth it.
On: 2002-05-20
This is a nice camera for the price. 3.1MP and takes good pictures with some practice. Be sure you have a lot of light when taking indoor pics though. Also, there is no need at all for the docking station. The camera plugs right into any USB port and shows up as a drive on the computer. You can then just pull your images off without having to use Kodaks software. As far as recharging the batteries, I picked up some Ni-MH batteries and a portable charger ..., and Im good to go. Id also recommend getting an additional memory card.
On: 2002-04-29
I bought the Kodak DX 3700 a few days ago for vacation. A few KMarts in our area are closing their doors, and all of their digital cameras, docks, and supplies were 40% off! I snapped up the camera and dock as quickly as I could. This being my first digital camera, I have to say Im satisfied overall. The only thing Ill be using the camera for is basic point and shoot photography and maybe a little bit of photo manipulation and maybe a little emailing. The 3700 meets all of my needs, so Im happy.I was dissapointed though with a few things... first the memory card. KMart was out of cards so I went to circuit city instead to buy one. I told the salesperson what model camera I had and he sold me the Compact Flash card instead of the MMC card. I arrived home excited to play with my new toy, and I had to drive 25 minutes back to the store to get a new memory card that was $25.00 more expensive! Annoying to say the least. Also, the dock I purchased was missing the rechargable batteries. That kind of [angered] me... But I figured since I got the dock for 40% off that I could spend the $$ I saved on batteries anyway. I called Kodak to inform them of the missing product and there was nothing they could do to help me. Some customer service they have! Also, the dock was the last one KMart had in stock and it was being sold as is simply because they were going out of buisness. So, I was kind of up a creek with this battery situation. In defense of the dock, however, I have to say that the one touch downloading is GREAT! I love the convenience. The software is decent... after working with programs like Photoshop, the Kodak software pales in comparison as far as options go. But for basic manipulation, its not bad. Overall, Im liking my new digital camera. At 40% off, it wasnt a bad deal at all considering I purchased the dock and camera for the total of the regularly priced camera itself. If I were to buy again, I might consider the 3900 to have the convenience of more options.
by: Anonymous On: 2002-04-22
I purchased this camera and within one week I returned it. The craftsmanship and quality of this camera is awful! Most people probably see the name "Kodak" and assume it is a good camera. The only think Kodak is good for is film. First of all, the batteries that came with the camera died after 45 minutes of use. I thought it was a fluke and purchased and fully charged the rechargeable batteries. In around the same 45 minutes the batteries died. The screen on the back of the camera displays an awful picture and the power button is so small you almost need a sharp fingernail to turn it on. The software that comes with it takes forever to download photos onto your PC and the quality is terrible. ...Man this camera gives meaning to "You get what you pay for". It is pure Junk!!
On: 2002-04-19
I am new to digital photography and was wary of spending much for my first camara. Once I had a reasonably [inexpensive] digital camara for a while, I would know what features were useful for my next camara (and hopefully the future camara prices would fall to a reasonable level). The DX3700 seemed to fit my requirements for a first digital camara. It had a 3 Megapixal resolution, was relatively inexpensive, had received reasonable reviews for its picture quality, and was designed for a novice digital photographer. After playing with it for a while, I am somewhat disappointed. First, the features are more limited than I expected. In particular, there is no self timer feature. Second, the picture quality is what I consider mediocre. Third, the picture storage uses MMC/SD cards. These cards are not all that popular yet and much more difficult to find. This of course means the price is much higher for than for the more popular Compact Flash and SmartMedia cards. As a matter of fact the price is roughly 50% higher. After some research at the Kodak web site, only two of their camaras use MMC/SD. Most use compact flash. In summary:PROS:
1. Easy camara for the novice.
2. Relatively inexpensive.
CONS:
1. Very limited features.
2. Mediocre picture quality.
3. Uses expensive MMC/SD which are more difficult to find.
CONCLUSION:
If I had known about the cons up front, I would have looked for
a different camara.
by: Anonymous On: 2002-02-28
What I liked in this camera most, is the user-friendly functions, its very easy to change settings and to Review your Albums while on the road, and the picture Quality is Super.
As for the memory I got me the 64 Mb MMC card which is more than enough if you are thinking of Sending emails " thats 200+ pic" and 92 pictures for the highest resolution " Equals 2* 36 films on the old cameras" as for the Cons: dont Repeat my mistake by not buying the Optional Easyshare Dock, because this Extra item will Help you Recharge the batteries that comes with the camera Box and they will live alot longer than the Standard AA Batteries " which Bring us to the Last part of the Cons": this baby Eats Batteries Like Popcorn, so make sure you got the Dock or atleast A Recharger For this Digital Camera...
by: Anonymous On: 2002-02-18
I think this camera if fun and easy for those of us who have kids and is not available to use the computer often enough to do the downloading and figuring out the software. My kids love me to use it, the 4 year old likes to see the pictures i take immediatly after. He is camera shy but allows me to use this so he can see,then he can just slip it on the camera dock and it is ready for the computer.
On: 2002-02-09
Docking station: You dont need a docking station for this camera. We dont have one, and we still enjoy this camera. We use a regular wall-plug battery recharger that works just as well for the batteries. Save yourself the extra money, and just keep the USB cable on your desk--plugs right into the camera, and you can upload your pictures quickly.Picture quality: First rate. We print the photos out on photo-quality paper, and they look about as good as with a "regular" camera. Ease of operation: The camera is easy to use. There are a few downsides, though:
(1) On/Off and flash buttons are tiny for grownup fingers;
(2) Regardless of light, there is a 1 or 2 second delay from shutter release to actual picture being taken--if you are taking action pictures, this will be a hinderance;
(3) There is a short delay for every button you press (you never know if you need to press it again, or if the camera is just processing the request--you may need to press the On/Off button several times, for example, before it does what you want). Convenience: Uploading is easy. Taking pictures is easy. The included Kodak software also makes saving & sending the photos easy. Battery life: This is the weakest aspect of the camera. Instructions say you should get 300 pictures from the batteries. We dont, we get maybe half that. The quirky thing is, when you upload your pictures from the camera to your PC, a little message comes on the screen that says "Battery level is good," but the camera batteries die next time you take pictures. Overall: We got this camera to photograph our newborn and save/send relatives the photos as easily as possible. It has met that need, and exceeded our expectations of photo quality. Kodak just needs to make the buttons bigger and more responsive. Have extra batteries on hand or get a recharger, then you wont be disappointed.
On: 2002-02-08
I took the camera to the North Shore of Minnesota and got some spectacular sunrise shots over Lake Superior. I was able to plug the video out from the camera to the VCR and watch a slide show of all my pics on TV. When I got home, I loaded the software on my PC and it uploaded 35 pictures in a matter of minutes. I didnt purchase the docking station. I just used the USB port from the camera to my PC. I was able to email my pics directly from the Kodak software - neat!One thing I wish it had was a self timer. The next Kodak model, the 3900, has a self timer, but was $120 more. I will also purchase another set of batteries and a charger which runs about $35 bucks. Another concern is the delay from the time you snap the shot until the flash goes off and takes the picture - theres about a 2 second delay. I was trying to get one of the otters at the Duluth aquarium, but he was way too quick for me to capture. Landscape and portraits are good - action shots would require a different kind of camera. Im using an online print service so I havent printed off any pictures yet (Im looking for a good printer if anyone has a suggestion). For the digital novice, I would recommend this camera. If you dont like the shot, delete it. The camera gives you 3 times to change your mind if you hit delete by accident.
On: 2002-02-04
... I have upgraded to XP. However, the software doesnt work with XP. I tried to download new software but I had problems doing so. I wrote an email to Kodak but they wouldnt send me new software and didnt really care seeing that insead of fixing the problem they tried to sell me a newer camera. In addition the battery life keeps getting shorter as the camera gets older. It is also very diffucult to get a shot of something in action since the camera takes about 2 seconds to autofocus. I would reccomend a different for people serious about their photography. ...
by: Anonymous On: 2002-01-13
The camera and software are easy to use but the quality of the camera is disappointing. It also doesnt include features that similarly priced cameras offer (e.g., self timer, optical zoom, etc.)The camera doumentation states that the docking station is "optional". However, if you want to recharge the lithium batteries, it definitely is required. The cost of the docking station makes the price higher than some other better quality cameras. Another annoyance is the LCD viewer. Once you press the button to take the photo, the LCD blacks out so you cant see what youre trying to shoot. Since there isnt an optical zoom, you have to use the viewfinder and cant tell if the "zoomed" shot is centered or not. I returned this camera and chose another product (Nikon CoolPix 775) for the same price that includes the docking station, several other helpful features and an MP3 feature as well.
On: 2002-01-12
This was not my first experience with a digital camera. After receiving the Kodak 3700 I thought it was defective due to the difficulty in turning it on. The main objection was the poor results with the flash in not too bright areas. Unless very close the picture was very dark. Just about all pictures had to be adjusted through a photo editing program. The delay in the focus and shutter operation left much to be desired. The final reason for returning the camera was the incompatibility with the latest Mac technology just released.
When all returns are cleared I am going to opt for a Canon 110 or A20 or Nikon coolpix. Family members and friends have these and are very satisfied.
On: 2002-01-09
Warning -- dont order a Kodak DX-3700 unless youre prepared for shoddy workmanship and non-existent customer service from Kodak.After considerable research, including reviewing some favorable reviews of the DX-3700 posted on this site, on December 24 2001 I ordered a DX-3700 digital camera as a Christmas gift for my wife. Unfortunately, the camera had the following defects: (1) It did not display the status of its settings, battery charge, etc., when it is turned on in the "capture" mode, as it should according to page 4 of the operators manual. (2)
It did not display its settings when the "select" button is pressed in the "capture" mode, as it should according to page 7 of the operators manual. In other words, you could not tell what settings the camera was on, how much charge was left in the battery, etc. (3) When placed
on Kodaks recharging dock and with Kodaks rechargeable battery, the dock
displayed a flashing red light and the camera would not charge. Thinking Id just had the bad luck to get a defective unit, I got permission to return the camera was shipped another DX-3700 as a replacement. Most disappointingly, the replacement
camera ALSO has defects no. 1 and 2 as described above. In addition, the replacement camera, while producing a green light on the Kodak docking/charging station, did not really charge properly, so that even after days of charging, it
failed after taking only THREE photos. In addition, there were various time-consuming problems with the Kodak computer software that I wont go into here, except to say that when I went to the Kodak website for help I found a mess. Supposed links to fixes for defects in the Windows "firmware" for the DX-3700 instead led to MacIntosh files, and so forth. During this entire time-consuming struggle with these two defective Kodak cameras, despite numerous attempts, NEVER ONCE was I able to get through to anybody on the Kodak 1-800 hotline, 800-235-6325, listed in the owners manual. From morning to night, calls to this "hotline" receive a recording greeting, followed by a BUSY SIGNAL. I am giving up on Kodak products for good. Douglas Johnson
On: 2002-01-07
I purchased the DX3700 somewhat out of desperation (many models sold out) but was intrigued by the high resolution. I also purchased a dock. The SD card was sold right alongside the camera and wasnt a price or availability issue.
I took the camera on a trip and had 56 high res photos on the 64MB card with room to spare. I thought the camera was a bit bulky and wasnt thrilled with the battery life, but decided to wait until I saw the picture quality.
When I downloaded the pictures to my laptop, I was pleasantly shocked by the beautiful color and detail of the photos. And the macro close-up shots were excellent!
Pros:
Low price for 3.1 megapixel camera, ease of use, quick battery recharging (less than 1 hour), great picture quality, excellent macro shots, decent (if slow) software
Cons:
Dock more or less required, so-so battery life, somewhat bulky.
On: 2002-01-02
I am extremely pleased with my purchase of the DX3700...even those it uses the MMC cards...I dont care really. Im sure a higher MB cards will be coming out soon. Reading the other reviews, I realized how much people are upset about that aspect. But you must remember, every time something new comes out, its this way. They will constantly improve the product, and the price WILL go down. Right now the highest MB card is the 64MB...which only allows about 75 pictures for a 3.1 MP camera...but hey. Who needs to take more than that? *unless you are on vacation and dont have access to a computer* (which I dont worry about).I didnt care about the optical zoom (which this model doesnt have) the model that did have it was [amt] more. Now with technology constantly changing...its better to be on the edge. And in a few years, when Im ready to upgrade...I wont feel like Im losing so much money in an expensive piece of equipment. THis camera only cost me [amt]
On: 2001-12-30
I bought a dx3700 camera for my girlfriend for Chrismas. She took about 30 pictures with and the battery died. I looked in the manual to see how to charge the batteries and it said to put it on the camera dock. The camera dock is sold seperately for [amt]. I was not happy. Also the batteries that came with were supposed to last an average of 350 pictures. It takes great pictures and I love the camera but to have to start looking around for a charger and new batteries a day after I use itis down right chincey. A camera that costs [amt] should include this stuff,and if they have to charge a little more for the camera to pay for the ch
arger, fine. Not happy, thumbs down.
On: 2001-12-29
this is my first Digital Camera, I purchased this Camera
so my wife, and I could take Picture of our Grandson, this was a
Christmas Present for both of us.I have had trouble finding Memory card for this Model.but plan to put it to good use, I picked this Camera because it is user friendly.
thanks
Charles Mclendon
On: 2001-12-27
The DX 3700 is very easy to use and works well with Windows XP. Qualtity is best for the money. It compares to expensive... digitals with qualtity that matches if not exceeds. The only negative comment is that a ... Docking Station is a must, (that sales people do not tell you about), to keep batteries charged and transfer images to your computer.
On: 2001-12-27
I purchased a Kodak dx3700 camera for Xmas for my extremely non-technical wife (no docking station). After reading countless reviews and visiting manufacturer websites, I decided on a Kodak Easyshare Camera. I originally wanted the dx3600 because it had an optical zoom lens. Unfortunately, due to lack of supply and time frame, I had to get to the dx3700 in order to have a gift under the tree. This was my 1st digital purchase. Ease of use and picture quality were my main concerns because we will primarily print the photos.
To my surprise, the ease of taking photos and downloading photos was EXCEPTIONAL!!! I was even surprised that the photos had a date/time stamp and downloaded pictures were automatically categorized into new folders by date (GREAT FEATURE!). In regards to ease of use, THERE IS NOTHING BETTER! Literally, after 10 minutes, we were taking photos and making prints. We were all impressed. However, we had nothing to compare the picture quality to. My wife was also hesitant to let me know that she would have liked a zoom lens.
I began to research "comparable" cameras with zoom lenses. After thinking about upgrading to a dx3900, I decided to try another brand. I already knew Kodaks picture quality because the dx3900 is basically a dx3700 with 2x zoom.
After reading many more reviews and evaluating pros & cons, I decided to try the Canon A20. It was "only" 2.1 Megapixels, but it had a 3x zoom and looked like a Point & Shoot. Unfortunately, it did not have a date/time stamp. I purchased one from a retail store knowing that I would return it and buy it much cheaper online. I unpacked it. I immediately noticed that it required 4 AA batteries. The Kodak required only 1 Lithium or 2 AA Ni-MH. The Canon was MUCH more difficult to set up. Kodak had spoiled me. Canons camera interface and software installation were MUCH more complex. I became nervous because I thought it would be to complicated for my wife to enjoy. I completed all setups. I had her hold the Canon and Kodak, then take some identical pictures with both cameras using the zoom and different settings indoors (where most of her pictures would be taken anyway). I printed them, then gave her a "Pepsi Challenge".
All of the pictures that she preferred were from the 2.1MP Canon, not the 3.1MP Kodak. The Kodaks were not bad. The Canons were just better. Contrary to what I would have thought (being a digital novice), she was right. Although Canons "ease of use" was definitely inferior to Kodaks, it had superior picture quality and a 3x optical zoom (remember: the dx3900 only had a 2x zoom). Although we LOVED Kodaks simplicity, we had to opt for picture quality. Although there will be a greater learning curve, picture quality lasts forever (If I can only get her to truly believe that).
I returned the Kodak, and ordered the Canon A20 online. I was even able to get the Canon for less than a dx3900. Although I will really miss Kodaks simplicity, every time I look at a printed photo, I will know that I made the right decision. I only hope that battery drain will not be too much of a nuisance.
On: 2001-12-11
Bravo for the clean images of the 3.3 megapixel setup, but take one star away for the lack of a true (optical) zoom and another for making the camera compatible with MultiMediaCard memory format (harder to find, costlier, smaller max memory size than CF) and there you have it, a 3 star pkg.
On: 2001-11-29
I have been putting off buying a digital camera for months. I was debating on the Sony Mavica, but the pixel quality just wasnt there. 3.1 pixels for such a low price! True, it doesnt have all the bangs and whistles that other digital cameras have, but it has the most imortant feature. Oustanding pictures. It doesnt have an optical zoom, but I seldom use that anyway. The camera dock (sold separatly) is a must. A simple push of the button on the docking station, and the pictures are in your computer ready for emailing or printing. What more could you want for so little money?
On: 2001-11-27
Honggang Ma is exactly right. I saw this product in a store. Loved its simplicity, 3.1 Mpixels for an incredible price. I thought: "Whats the catch?" Then I asked about the type of memory. The store clerk had no idea. He climbed a ladder to find the box, and still we couldnt make heads or tails of the info. I used the web to find all sorts of reviews. Nothing specifically mentioned the memory. Then I found the previous review here at Amazon (GREAT reviews). This settles the issue for me. What do you do when on vacation and you simply MUST buy another mem card? With this camera, NOTHING! If you are not concerned about this issue, then definitely buy this camera. You will not find a higher resolution for the price. Be aware though, this is a "point & click" snapshot camera only.
On: 2001-11-26
Despite complaints that this camera is a trap because it uses a storage medium that is unavailable(MMC cards), I specifically bought this camera because it uses MMC cards. While MMC cards are not the primary medium of storage in this country, they are the primary source of storage for these devices in Europe. In fact, most high end European devices using digital storage mediums use MMC cards. Yes, they are currently more expensive byte per byte than some other storage mediums but they are also significantly smaller.
They are also the fastest growing storage medium in this market.
I currently have a mp3 player, a digital camera and a motion activated security device that all use the same MMC storage technology. Figure about a buck per megabyte.
Kodak made a savvy move using the MMC storage medium. They are hoping to challenge current European/Japanese offerings by using a storage medium currently popular in Europe combined with a camera that takes superb pictures.
The "kicker" is the Kodak docking station. No matter how inept the computerphobe, once installed to a USB port, photo manipulation becomes as simple as dropping off 35mm film to a one hour developer. The docking station charges the battery while a single push of the button downloads the photos to the computer for manipulation, printing, emailing or whatever.
Kodak offers some truly impressive printing technology whether or not you use their cameras.
Controls are easy to use but like most digital technology, the number of control decisions offered are overwhelming unless one has a week or two to spend learning all of the potential permutations.
Unlike film formats, bad pictures from digital cameras can be erased by the push of a button with no more expense than the cost of the electricity to record. Why digital cameras (Including this Kodak) offer so many different photo modes when it is just as easy to take a ton of pictures that can be later manipulated on a computer still confuses me
Bottom line, the camera fits nicely into most hands- neither too big or too small, the controls are easy to understand and use, the camera takes great pictures and computer manipultation using the docking station is a breeze.
Downsides are the Kodak name which is typically connected with low end(read quality) camera products (unless one is in the medical industry where their products have no peers), the use of MMC cards which are more expensive than than comparable storage mediums, and the ever present debate that compares digital to 35mm film cameras.
If you get past these issues, you still might find that this is not a great but a pretty good camera for the money. The docking station pushes it over the edge for the computer challenged.
On: 2001-11-25
The main reason I bought this camera is because it has a SD/MMC Card. I looked at the more expensive DX-3900 and counted it out. It did have 2x optical zoon but used the wrong memory for me. I own a Palm M505 and want to have compatibility with that and my MP3 player. Even though the other chips may be superior in maximum memory capacity and probably speed, I think companies should standardise or we end up wasting our money as they change their minds. I purchased a 64MB MMC chip at Amazon quite cheap and it will work in my palm, the MP3 player and the Kodak camera... Go Figure. At least Kodak gave us the option in the DX3700. Others should but the DX3900.
On: 2001-11-25
I did a lot of comparison shopping before eventually deciding on the DX3700. The price of this camera is awesome considering it is in the 3.1 MP range. I was a little worried about the new multi media cards being used compared to the most widely used compact flash cards. My fears were quickly subdued when I did a little reseach and noticed that alot of your highend cameras coming out now are switching to the new MMC cards. As for pricing on the new cards they are right in line with the compact flash cards. These prices came directly from Kodaks web site. A 16MB Compact Flash cost 25.99 compared to the new MMC at 26.99, also comparable were the 32MB cards with about a two dollar difference in price. Im sure as more cameras begin using the new cards higher memory capacity will come out also. This camera was extremely easy to use, I was taking pictures about five minutes after I unpacked it. And the picture quality is unbelievable.
On: 2001-11-19
The pictures are excellent. In fact, they are among the best for 3-mega digicams. This is where the virtues of this camera end. The 3700 uses an SD or MMC card that is hard to find. Once you find them in some retail stores, they cost 3 times more than their CF counterparts. SD or MMC are smaller in size and are intended for miniaturization, yet this camera is bigger than Kodak 3900, an excellent camera that uses CF card. Therefore, this card format doesnt make any sense. Another disadvantage of this format is the maximum size for the SD card is 64 MB as compared with 512 MB for CF card. Since the internal memory allows me only about 7 pictures at the highest resolution, I tried to order a 64 MB SD card... The price in retail stores costs up to 5 times more. Now I have to use the pitiful internal memory and always carry a notebook computer wherever I go. The purchase turned out to be a disaster.
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