Kodak EasyShare CX6330 3.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
By: Kodak Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 91
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 On: 2008-01-06
I have had this camera for several years. It is easy to use, holds a charge for a looong time and takes great pictures. I have dropped it, gotten it wet and let it bounce around in my backpack without a case and it has stood up to all of it without a glitch. I am just now upgrading to a ultra compact. My Mom recently got a bigger fancier digital camera with 12.1 mp and she often says she thinks the old Kodak Easyshare takes better pictures than her new one. I will keep this one around for awhile as I am sure to miss it if I dont!
On: 2007-12-29
I have had this camera for 4 years now along with the camera dock. I love this camera. I have had no problems at all. Even after it fell off the roof of the car it works like a champ.It is easy to use. compact,not overly complicated. A really nice camera fora very reasonable price.
On: 2007-12-28
I do not know how other reviewers use this camera, but am inclined to think that their problems are caused by user error. I have had this camera for 4 years now along with the camera dock. I love this camera. I have had no problems at all. Even after it fell off the roof of the car it works like a champ.It is easy to use. compact,not overly complicated. I use the view finder alot as the lcd on any digital camera will use up the battery really fast.I use the lcd only when taking close up shots of items for online selling or outside to capture insects, flowers etc. It charges quickly, holds a charge a long time .I use the KODAK rechargable battery pack and I replace it annually ( it cost me $12.00 a year for the battery ). I have taken hundreds of photos with this camera and it has never failed me. I love the video feature too, you can capture alot of fun times withit.The online Easyshare software is great too and it is free. You can crop, edit, enahnce,frame etc. do just about anything you want to your pics .A really nice camera for a very reasonable price.
 On: 2007-08-15
horrible camera!
doesnt even deserve one star!!
contains sand in inner lense!
the screen is so small i cant see it!
the battry life is horrible....DONT BUY THIS THERE ARE SO MANY OTHER BETTER CAMERS THAN THIS ONE!!!
please listen to my great advice or you will regret your purchasee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by: Anonymous On: 2007-05-24
Ive had this camera for a couple of years now. I cant wait to get a new one. The battery life on this camera is next to nothing. I go through about 4 batteries a day if Im taking a lot of pictures. The quality of the pictures isnt ver good either. The flash tends to drown people out after a while. Spend the extra money to get a better quality camera.
by: Anonymous On: 2006-12-24
This camera lasted me a couple years but I cant wait to get a new one. The picture quality is frustrating, especially when youre trying to use a flash. Plus, the battery runs out EXTREMELY fast no matter how long you charge. I wouldnt recommend it.
On: 2006-12-23
This camera lasted me a couple years but I cant wait to get a new one. The picture quality is frustrating, especially when youre trying to use a flash. Plus, the battery runs out EXTREMELY fast no matter how long you charge. I wouldnt recommend it.
by: Anonymous On: 2006-10-29
unless I bought a camera at twice the price and this one was high when I bought it 2 1/2 years ago. I have taken over 3400 photos and have had absplutely NO mechanical problems. However, I am cheap and take care of my stuff. I think I have dropped it twice since I had it but no damage.
I have heard many horrible reports about quality but who knows how it was treated. Overall, picture quality is amazing. The 10x zoom quality is not too good so I use the 3x optical mostly and it is excellent.
I have taken it to Disney World and an Alaskan cruise and it performed great. I did buy a Duracell fast charger with 4 2400mAh rechargable batteries so I would not have to lug the dock around to charge the batteries. Battery life is quite good for Duracell and the Kodak pack but I carried a spare with me in the Alaska wilderness.
My 10 year old grand-daughter uses the camera with ease and takes good photos. I am now looking for a good used one (cheap) for her as I want to keep mine. My 5 year old grandson can also take photos with it but some are blurry since he cant hold still.
The only thing I dont like about it is that the flash is not good at any distamce over about 10 feet. Like at a basketball game and I want to shoot my granddaughter. The flash actually makes the picture very dark and it is better to turn the flash off. Surprisingly, then it makes pretty good photos and of course they can be easily enhanced with the software.
I wouldnt want to buy another one if it was not good.
by: Anonymous On: 2006-05-23
This camera was my first digital camera. I was lured to it by the cheesy commercials about how easy the pictures were to print from the dock. God, was I naive.
Pros:
The dock does print pictures quite effectively (although at great cost)
Cons:
The dial at the top is nearly impossible to turn.
The battery is CRAP. I will charge this thing the whole day, then use it for twenty pictures and it will be showing low battery. This is with the rechargeable battery, which you need the bulky dock to charge.
Frequent problems with loading to computer.
Very slow to turn on.
Please, for gods sake, learn from my mistake.
by: sherryberrysharon On: 2006-04-10
So I got this camera like over two years ago and I feel like I can now make an accurate review of it. Dont let the negative reviews turn you away from this little gadget. Of course there are flaws to it and of course there are a few lemons in the batch... just like with any other electronic products.
I have not had any real problems with it. The only semi-problem is that sometimes the lens would not come out all the way and result in a semi-blurred picture. The remedy to that is just switching it off and back on again. No biggie.. and it rarely happens.
Its still working well and just a note... if you decide to get the printer dock that goes along with it, it can still print pictures from the computer so even if the camera dies on you, you can still use the printer dock so I also suggest getting the printer dock because it prints awesome pictures.
On: 2006-03-27
Camera works for about a year and 1/2 then bites the dust with a E 45 error. Kodak customer service is the worst they have consumer advocates who do not care about customers. They try to make $$$ monies over and above when camera has problems.
Stay away from Kodak products unless you only want a Digital camera that lasts a year or do.
Poor product.
On: 2006-03-27
While the camera took fine pictures when brand new, after two years, it technical glitches became more and more frequent, such as the picture files being corrupted or lost from both the internal memory or media card. Also, it would no longer sync to my desktop to get pictures off the internal memory.
However, the worst problem was not digital but the mechanical design. The zoom toggle switch falls off easily when the camera is jarred or when the camera was put in and out of my pocket. Eventually, I lost the tiny switch, and when I tried to locate the part on-line through eBay, I realized I was not alone. Many bidders were fighting for a broken KODAK CX6330 just for the zoom switch. Kodak itself is no help as they will not just sell the plastic switch but require either an expensive repair at their service department or a replacement of the entire back shell of the camera. Notice that the newer models dropped this defective design.
Furthermore, the docking station I bought for it (the 6000) is now obsolete and no new models are compatible unless I buy an expensive adapter.
Ill not buy another Kodak product, unless of course, its the last camera on earth.
On: 2006-03-26
Camera works for about a year and 1/2 then bites the dust with a E 45 error. Kodak customer service is the worst they have consumer advocates who do not care about customers. They try to make $$$ monies over and above when camera has problems.
Stay away from Kodak products unless you only want a Digital camera that lasts a year or do.
Poor product.
On: 2006-03-15
Well after nearly two years of use I just have to say this camera is my camera of choice for quick pick up shots. If youre looking for a camera that has
Easy to use features **********
Quick to Review format **********
User friendly Menu layout **********
Fast Delete Button (with double check features)**********
Speedy Share *********
Or Small but great viewing window **********
Automatic lens **********
Wide & Telephoto (zoom)**********
Then the Kodak EasyShare CX6330 is for you. I use it all the time because it
Fits in my pocket *****
Easy to carry along ***** You ask me where I carry it? It would probably be better if you asked me when I dont carry. Because Ive got it almost all the time. I like to carry this light weight camera on trips to Disney World, to speaking events and to major engagements where I will be mixing or mingling.
Its very special for the visual layout. This helps to strengthen my ease of use and inspires me to carry it almost everywhere.
THE ONE THING THAT I FOUND CHALLENGING
Even when you have a small little easy to use camera something can go wrong. Ive found that the camera begins to stick and sometimes makes it challenging when you want to start shooting pictures right away. It appears that the internal functioning of the lens does not always spring out forward when you turn it on. This can slow down your shooting time frame as you have to use the manual wide angle features to open it up. This was the only area of challenge I had and you might have. Thanks for your time and for reading. Is there anything else I can do for you?
Your Servant, Deremiah, *CPE (Customer Passion Evangelist)
On: 2005-12-27
worst.
camera.
EVER!
On: 2005-12-13
We had this camera just over a year when it quit working; of course, it happened on a big trip to Italy. This camera never did take particularly good photos; the auto focus was always hit or miss and you cant even think about using it in any situation even approaching low light. The lenses assembly finally locked for good when the camera was just weeks out of warranty. We had the same exact problem, twice, with a more expensive Kodak LS443. From reviews of these two Kodak products, I can only conclude that this is a known weakness with Kodak digital cameras that the company is either unwilling or unable to correct. My advice to potential buyers is to steer clear of Kodak products.
On: 2005-11-01
I cannot even begin to describe how disappointing this camera has been. It worked for me for about one hour before I had problems charging it on the accompanying dock. I ended up being sent new batteries, which didnt help. I sent in the camera, and they found no problem. I sent in the dock; Kodak decided this was the problem and sent me a new one. It worked for a few months before it stopped working again - I cant transfer pictures or charge my camera with it. The charger in the travel kit for the camera doesnt even work properly. While Kodaks service has been very pleasant about everything, the camera has been a lemon essentially from the get-go and very frustrating. I would never buy a similar camera again - although when its working, it does take nice pictures.
 On: 2005-10-27
We got our camera as a gift about two years ago. We LOVED it, while it worked. Its easy to use and takes great quality pictures. Lately it drains batteries, in less then two minutes. Were really bummed. So I guess we are in the market for a new camera. If you purchase this camera, get the extended warranty.
On: 2005-09-28
This camera I own for two years. The pictures of this camera were excellent. We took the pictures during night time at Niagra Waterfalls, pictures came so good.
Nice features of camera:
Excellent resoultion and quality; good at night shots; date imprint feature, NTSC/PAL TV output; able to print 8X10 size without loosing quality;
But after using two years it start giving the problems, its not holding the battery for not even two photos. I given the camera for repair at CompUSA. They replaced couple of parts and working fine for few days. Later it totally stop working even though you load full charged batteries. The camera power light blink and it stops. Anyhow, its not working now. I suggest to take extended warranty from store for this camera to overcome these kind of problems.
On: 2005-05-30
Ive had this camera well over a year. The zoom button broke within my first year, but it was still under warranty and it was serviced without problem. Overall, Ive been very pleased with this camera. The optional "easyshare dock" is not at all necessary, as I upload my pictures with a simple USB cable.
Ive been, for the most part, happy with the pictures Ive taken (over 1000). It usually focuses well, but on the pictures I took at the zoo, I could not make it focus on the animals instead of the fences I was looking through.
Low-light pictures frequently turn out badly. Also, the LCD review misrepresents the brightness of pictures. Pictures that look perfect on the review are often too dark on my computer. Sometimes I have to force the flash on, because it doesnt recognize that there isnt enough light.
I didnt have this problem when I first bought the camera, but now, it will not focus in extremely bright light (such as on the beach, with bright sunlight and reflections from the ocean and sand).
The quality of the pictures is perfect for 4x6 prints, but Ive never tried anything bigger. Overall, I usually do edit the pictures I take, but I dont think the originals are that bad. Just too dark, often.
If you are planning on using this camera for video, CHOOSE SOMETHING ELSE. Even on the highest quality setting, the videos are a tiny resolution. Also, the camera has a microphone for recording sound, but if you want to review your video, it has no speaker. Additionally, the zoom function is disabled during video.
In conclusion, this is a good camera for the family photographer, but there are better out there for the same price.
On: 2005-04-29
I have had this camera for over 2 years and love it to death. I take it everywhere and take lots of pictures and short video clips with it. It is so easy to use and takes awesome pictures. I didnt buy the printer dock to print the pictures. I went with a picture quality printer and let me tell you...you cant tell if I had the pictures printed at the photo shop or on my computer.
You cant go wrong with this camera!
On: 2005-02-19
bought this a little over a year ago JUNK> won;t buy kodak again
It stopped in the middle of a picture and will not power up.. looking everywhere online for information lots of problems out there with this camera but no help..300.00 when i bought it now 120. still not worth it....
On: 2005-02-02
Long story short: This easy-to-use camera packs in great features for the price. It has yet to disappoint me in any way.
Ive taken this camera with me on a couple of trips, including one to Antarctica, and Ive been delighted by the pictures Ive brought home. The video-capture, with sound, is a nice touch. The level of resolution has not been a problem for me. If youre looking for more zoom (and that will cost you), this might not be the right camera for you.
On: 2005-01-25
This is my first digital camera and I love it. The pictures are so clear and it is very easy to use. I also loved that Amazon had a guided tour so you can see how the menus work! The software is also easy to use and you can do some amazing editing. The memory card door is a bit chinzy so you do have to be careful when opening. Ive taken this on 2 vacations and have not been disappointed. Rechargeable batteries are recommended!
On: 2004-11-24
Bought the camera thinking my first digital camera would be great!... Proven wrong since it doesnt quite like close-ups nor like 50 ft away pics either. What a shame and what a waste of over 400+ considering my sister got the same thing (twin) and we got the dock.
On: 2004-11-02
I was looking for an inexpensive easy to use digital camera to take good quality family pictures to print and email and also for editing auction photos. I had read so many great reviews of this camera before I bought it and back then I ended up spending $600 w/ the dock and accessories and warranty. I absolutely HATE the software that comes with this camera. It is not user friendly at all, I lose my pictures, they dont show up in their folders when I go to retrieve them and every photo I download has to go in this software. It prints nice pictures after you finally get them ready. All mine have red eye, so the dock was a waste of $200 as it only gave me about 3 photos and is basically an expensive recharger which takes up space. I also want to use it for auction photos but cannot get good close ups or find my photos later and dislike waiting while each picture downloads again everytime I take a new picture. I have to sit and wait about 5 minutes or more to even get to my new pic for my auction as have yet to edit every pic. Most end up with red eye and need retouching. They also do not always turn out as I take them. Sometimes the flash is delayed and I dont get the shot i want. i have set the red eye and flash but it does not work properly. I cannot beleive i spent $600 on this piece of junk. If I want to go to the drugstore and print out a picture, the color is good but then what is the point. I want to have a good pic to begin with and/or be able to use the software to edit it and email or put it in an auction. They look terrible in my auctions as closeups are difficult even using the closeup viewer. The auto is better. I still have not figured out the software and wish I had the money to trash this camera and get another one or at least use another software with it. It does not go into another program but Kodak pictures and you can not find them by date when emailing or browsing. They are not in their folders or by date, they are random and I do not know which is my editd pic and which is the original b/c if i get rid of the original, it erases all of them. You have to save your edited pic in a folder or it is not actually there either. Anyone know of a better camera with good editing software. Maybe I can sell this one and get something else. The dock holds the charge all day for me so I dont even need any extra batteries but that was not worth $200 plus warranty.
On: 2004-10-28
I bought this digital camera as my first digital camera, and am blown away with it. Before I bought I studied all the different brands, read reviews and settled on this camera. The pictures are great and very easy to use. I use my camera juat about everywhere I go. Ive taken day shots, night shots, moving shots and so on. Havent had a single problem with it. Yes it does go through batteries quite quickly but its never been a problem with me.
On: 2004-10-03
I absolutely love this camera. I received it as a birthday gift and have used it a lot with friends. Im 15 and brought it to camp this summer, my pictures were the best Id taken in my 5 years of camp. My only setback is the fact that my battery door had a little piece break off so it doesnt stay shut all the way but my dcut tape matches it pretty well so its not a big deal.
Using the LCD all the time drains the battery pretty quickly but if its on quickview theres not a problem.
I suggest buying a memory card because it only holds 16 pictures at the best setting within the internal memory. My dad bought me a 512MB card and it will hold 570 some pictures.
On: 2004-09-14
Ive had this camera since May. The software installation was simple and painless, it connects reliably to my XP PC, data transfer is fast and easy. The supplied software is usable, though the image editing features are very limited. Camera operation is simple and intuitive. Works well in auto mode in a variety of lighting conditions. Tends to auto-flash when I dont want it to (but theres a button to turn off the flash, if you remember to do so).
Other reviewers have said that battery life is better with this camera than with others. I dont know about that, but it seems I have to replace / recharge pretty often.
The image quality is excellent, in my opinion. Kodak doesnt claim you can get decent results at larger than 4" x 6", but Ive blown up images to 5" x 7" with great results, and to 7" x 10" with acceptable results (if you dont look too closely).
The LCD is pretty hard to see in daylight - Ive found I often need to use the viewfinder for framing images.
At the same time I bought the camera I also bought the Kodak printer dock. I dont recommend it. Although it works fine, paper and cartridges are very expensive, and the device takes up a surprising amount of space on your desk. Get a good color printer capable of photo printing instead.
On: 2004-09-04
I dont know if I like this cameras picture quality because I havent been able to view my pictures. My computer will not recognize the USB device because the device has malfunctioned, and when I called Kodak support after an hour on the phone they could not help. They did tell me it was a "known problem," they just dont know how to fix it. They recommended I go to Microsoft, and if that didnt work, they wouldnt even guarantee that they would replace the cable. My computer and operating system are not the problem - their software and USB cable are the problem, which they admitted. Why are they selling incompatible hardware and software that they know will interfere with XP? And then to refuse to replace it outright? I had a Gateway digital camera that broke after 6 months, and now this, which happened immediately. My next camera will be a Canon or Nikon, but I cant afford one because the supplier might not accept the return on this one, and I dont have $1000 to spend on digital cameras throughout the course of six months. I have never been so incensed. I will NEVER work with Kodak again. I just hope they take this junk off my hands.
On: 2004-09-03
I dont know if I like this cameras picture quality because I havent been able to view my pictures. My computer will not recognize the USB device because the device has malfunctioned, and when I called Kodak support after an hour on the phone they could not help. They did tell me it was a "known problem," they just dont know how to fix it. They recommended I go to Microsoft, and if that didnt work, they wouldnt even guarantee that they would replace the cable. My computer and operating system are not the problem - their software and USB cable are the problem, which they admitted. Why are they selling incompatible hardware and software that they know will interfere with XP? And then to refuse to replace it outright? I had a Gateway digital camera that broke after 6 months, and now this, which happened immediately. My next camera will be a Canon or Nikon, but I cant afford one because the supplier might not accept the return on this one, and I dont have $1000 to spend on digital cameras throughout the course of six months. I have never been so incensed. I will NEVER work with Kodak again. I just hope they take this junk off my hands.
On: 2004-08-29
I bought this camera back in March and I returned the original one I bought because after taking about 4 pictures it wouldnt turn on anymore and it ended up being defective in the long run. Now I have one that works wonders. The only thing is that when your batteries get low or die altogether it doesnt always give you a low battery warning. Its wonderful for taking everyday pictures and the print quality is awesome. The video feature is great for little videos that are like 2 minutes in length. There is also a variety of picture taking modes that make digital photography with this camera idiot proof.
The USB cable that comes with it is smaller on the end that plugs into the camera but standard on the other end. The camera also comes with an AV cable that connects to your tv so you can view your pictures and your videos through your own tv. The software that comes with this camera is a JOKE! I would recommend buying a memory card reader and photo printing software so you can print your pictures. It can be VERY confusing and very difficult to use.
The camera itself is a wonderful deal and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a digital camera but doesnt want the high price tag. Our friend has a 5.0 mp Kodak digital camera and the prints from mine turn out much better than hers.
On: 2004-08-20
I bought this to replace my older digital camera and my crappier no-brand digital camera. (See reviews of those below, just in case you run across them.)
CX6330 is extremely easy to use. The photo quality is wonderful (yes, you are able to choose the photo quality from 1.1MP to 3.1), and there are many innovative features not present in any other cameras I have used or owned. It is also very small, compared with older cameras or to the HP or Fujifilm models. Another great feature is that you can buy rechargeable batteries to use with either a 3-volt AC Adapter (not included, unfortunately) or the optional camera dock or camera printer dock. Or, if you already have a recharger, the camera only takes two AA batteries.
Another great feature is the video mode. Not only does it capture video with sound, the quality is also very good. I suggest getting a larger memory card (at least 256MB, but 1GB for the longest shots) if you want to use it frequently for video.
I docked one star for reasons stated by other customers. One is the extremely flimsy USB/SD card door. I dont think itll break unless you put some pressure on it, but I recommend you be careful when you open it to insert/remove the memory card or insert the USB (which is mini - it uses a smaller head than the standard USB cable) cable. Another problem is the Kodak software included. It tries to be "too helpful" which just gets in the way. Kodak should release a simpler program for those of us who just want to load pictures and video to our computers!
If you can look over those two problems, I recommend this camera strongly. It isnt for the professional - it is for the family, the high school or college student. I think you will enjoy using it as much as I.
Kodak CX6330 is my third digital camera to date. My first is a Fujifilm MX-1200, which I received when I graduated high school, nearly five years ago now. It is a good camera, and it still continues to take great pictures at 1.3MP, but I needed a camera with a video capturing option. It is a shame Fujifilm doesnt make thin cameras any more...most of their cameras are so thick now. If you are looking for a used digital camera for your younger children or for very casual pictures, I recommend looking for this one.
My second digital camera is an Omisys 4.0MP 4-in-1 camera, which I bought for a measly $80. I was curious about this camera, because it came with so many options. It is a so-so camera - it takes still pictures, video with sound, records sound only, and also works as a webcam. The LCD quality is absolutely dreadful, the flash takes more than 15 seconds to load, and the white balance is practically non-existant. The flash is also too strong for any shot closer than six feet. I keep it to use as a webcam that I can take anywhere with ease. It takes great outdoor pictures and videos, however. But I dont recommend ANYONE purchasing this camera, unless you ONLY take outdoor pictures/videos that doesnt require flash.
On: 2004-08-19
I bought this to replace my older digital camera and my crappier no-brand digital camera. (See reviews of those below, just in case you run across them.)
CX6330 is extremely easy to use. The photo quality is wonderful (yes, you are able to choose the photo quality from 1.1MP to 3.1), and there are many innovative features not present in any other cameras I have used or owned. It is also very small, compared with older cameras or to the HP or Fujifilm models. Another great feature is that you can buy rechargeable batteries to use with either a 3-volt AC Adapter (not included, unfortunately) or the optional camera dock or camera printer dock. Or, if you already have a recharger, the camera only takes two AA batteries.
Another great feature is the video mode. Not only does it capture video with sound, the quality is also very good. I suggest getting a larger memory card (at least 256MB, but 1GB for the longest shots) if you want to use it frequently for video.
I docked one star for reasons stated by other customers. One is the extremely flimsy USB/SD card door. I dont think itll break unless you put some pressure on it, but I recommend you be careful when you open it to insert/remove the memory card or insert the USB (which is mini - it uses a smaller head than the standard USB cable) cable. Another problem is the Kodak software included. It tries to be "too helpful" which just gets in the way. Kodak should release a simpler program for those of us who just want to load pictures and video to our computers!
If you can look over those two problems, I recommend this camera strongly. It isnt for the professional - it is for the family, the high school or college student. I think you will enjoy using it as much as I.
Kodak CX6330 is my third digital camera to date. My first is a Fujifilm MX-1200, which I received when I graduated high school, nearly five years ago now. It is a good camera, and it still continues to take great pictures at 1.3MP, but I needed a camera with a video capturing option. It is a shame Fujifilm doesnt make thin cameras any more...most of their cameras are so thick now. If you are looking for a used digital camera for your younger children or for very casual pictures, I recommend looking for this one.
My second digital camera is an Omisys 4.0MP 4-in-1 camera, which I bought for a measly $80. I was curious about this camera, because it came with so many options. It is a so-so camera - it takes still pictures, video with sound, records sound only, and also works as a webcam. The LCD quality is absolutely dreadful, the flash takes more than 15 seconds to load, and the white balance is practically non-existant. The flash is also too strong for any shot closer than six feet. I keep it to use as a webcam that I can take anywhere with ease. It takes great outdoor pictures and videos, however. But I dont recommend ANYONE purchasing this camera, unless you ONLY take outdoor pictures/videos that doesnt require flash.
On: 2004-07-29
While a little too expensive to be a "throw away" camera, this is a basic digital camera that provides good pictures for home use. Pictures are of good quality and can be enlarged up to 5x7 and barely 8X10. This also means you can crop your pictures and magnify your pictures up to a point. Photos are sharp and generally more than adequate for home use, although the results are typical for an autofocus: decent overall, but occasionally it focuses on the wrong subject and flash photos can tend to look washed out. I have not found the other settings: landscape, closeup, action to be of much use yet. The video feature is handy, it is a bit choppy but decent enough to be shown in a small window on a computer monitor. The software is helpful for the novice user who doesnt want to manually organize his or her photos via Windows. The software makes it easy to upload pictures from the camera, but the default setting is for it to be constantly running in the background whenever you turn the computer on - this will slow your system down. ALso, managing your pictures can be a pain especially if you have a lot of previously taken photos already stored on the harddrive. If you use Windows XP, you probably dont need their software. The card uses Secure digital flash media which I think is good: it is stable, has a good price point, and is widely used by many items (such as my notebook computer and Pocket PC ). There is a plastic cover which flaps over the lens when the camera is off, but you really need a case for this if you want to protect it adequately. It uses 2 AA batteries, and seems to consume them pretty rapidly. Overall, if you are looking for an uncomplicated, inexpensive but well performing digital camera, I think this is a good value, and Im pleased with this purchase. However, if you can afford a little better, and are technically apt enough, I strongly recommend getting a camera with more megapixels and more control over your images.
On: 2004-07-22
I also at first thought I was locked into the Kodak software with my EasyShare 6330. But I discovered that when I transfer the photos onto my computer, they appear simultaneously on the Kodak program and in "My Documents." Open My Documents and find your "My Pictures" folder; then youll find one labed "Kodak," and there they are, sorted by date into folders, lovely jpegs to do with as you wish.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-07-10
It was my first camera it takes movies of me and my friends and takes pictures for those funny moments i say its great
On: 2004-06-23
This camera is not a bad little camera if you are looking to take simple candid shots. I call it my "glove compartment" camera. The one thing I do not like about it is that the flash does not do well from a distance inside. I used it to take pics at my daughters school functions and they came out dark unless I was with in a certain distance. Other than that it is very easy to use and the software is simple.
On: 2004-06-20
This camera is very easy to use, and the software is simple but the picture quality is poor. The picture are over exposed and you cant set the ISO. Everything is automatic. The color tend to be on the pink side therefore making the picture inaccurate. I now have a Pentax Optio 30 and am very happy about it......
by: Anonymous On: 2004-06-18
Had this camera for 4 months when it stopped working while taking a picture during a hike in the Caribbean. Kodak said there was corrosion throughout the camera, thus voiding the warranty. They refused to fix the camera even though we had never had the camera in contact with water or used it abnormally. We think theres a design flaw or manufacturing defect in the camera housing that allows humidity or moisture from human contact to penetrate camera. Beware! Kodak will not help you in any manner and now were out a camera and $200.
On: 2004-06-08
I received Kodaks cx6330 camera for Christmas 2003 and could not be more pleased with it. I have always been interested in photography as are many members of my family. Having this camera has turned my interest into a passion. The photos are sharp, clear, with wonderful color. The camera is easy to use but not so basic that you lose out on creativity. There are many innovative features such as the burst or action mode and the color modes: sepia, black and white, and color. This has allowed me to move past basic photography and get creative. The selftimer (10 seconds) is available for both photographs and videos. Video is available with audio, which is perfect for capturing moments that surpass a single shot. Cx6330 is a 3.1 MP camera, which is plenty for a novice photographer. Eventually, I would like a camera with 4-5 MP. The LCD is a nice size and makes it easy to include all necessary parts of a photograph. With 3X optical zoom and 3.3 advanced digital zoom, you can get even closer to your subject. That being said the more zoom, the poorer the resolution. However, for someone not taking professional photographs this is OK. I received a battery charger rather than the dock for this camera. I am glad because I later purchased the compatible printer dock 6000 (great buy) and another dock would be a waste. I reccomend the dock as a battery charger and an easy way to share photographs. However, I do not advise purchasing it if you will buy the printer dock 6000. I removed one star due to the flimsy door covering the memory card storage and USB port. Hasnt been too much of a problem but when one isnt gentle, it could be. Also, the Kodak EasyShare software could be imporved. Yes, it is easy to crop, reduce red eye, store, share, and explore other fun effects. However, it is very tempermental and slow on my computer. If I need to transfer more than 5 pictures, I pray it wont freeze. All and all this is a wonderful camera. I will be able to look back fondly on this camera as it inspired me to be an amateur photographer. I hope this review helps anyone find a wonderful digital camera. Good luck and enjoy!
On: 2004-06-02
I purchased this camera for pictures and video. After about 2 months of use, Ive found it to be easy, simple and most importantly very intuitive to use. Ive only referenced the manual only a few times. The picture quality is incredible, as well as lighting even on the darkest nights. The flash is very strong. I get tons of compliments on my pictures, and im by no means a professional photographer. Kodaks EasyShare software is nice for a beginner, but for professional picture editing Id suggest either Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro. I have a SanDisk 256Meg card as well, and it works great, i can either take about 306 highest quality pictures or about 16min of video. In fact, the card is about 3x as fast editing, taking and thumbing through video and pictures vs. using internal memory. Id recommend a small camera bag for this camera [doesnt come with any bag] and a 4-pack of rechargeable AA batteries. I got SONY batteries and they work very nice, although the camera does eat power very quickly, so make sure to have a pair of batteries always handy. Overall, this is an excellent camera for 4x6 pictures and video with sound, which looks very nice on a TV shown for friends/family with provided cable.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-06-02
I love the Kodak EasyShare cameras but Im very unhappy with the software that comes with it. Kodak forces you into using their software as its the only way to get the pictures out of the camera unless you use a drive for your SD card. Once inside the software, you cant rename picture files or save them to another folder. Neither can you select a group of pictures and copy or drag and drop them to another program. You cant even see the name of the picture file unless go to properties and then parse it out of an unfriendly name. The software was made to lock you into using ofoto to share/print your pictures. This software is extremely basic and suitable only for the beginning digital photo user or someone who only wants to print with the Kodak Camera dock. If you want to do anything more complex, buy another brand that doesnt lock you into their software.
On: 2004-06-02
The Kodak EasyShare CX6330 3.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom is a easy to use camera, with enough features to keep the novice interested, but not too many to make the camera overwhelming.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-05-31
Just saw this in this weeks Target ad for $169.97 on clearance.As my title says,if you believe Consumer Reports they gave it their Best Buy rating and combined with the price thats all I need to go get one. See the May,2004 issue for more because I dont want to violate the No Commercial Use policy.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-05-26
Knowing absolutely nothing about digital cameras I read all the reviews I could and trusted the Kodak name and took the leap of faith. I am so happy I did. This camera is so easy to use and the software is fabulous. I have taken quite a few 8 X 10 pictures and framed them and everyone cannot believe they were taken with this camera. I have to agree on a couple of points however, the door to the batteries and access door to the ISB connection is somewhat flimsy so be careful when you use it but other than that I have no problems at all. I highly recommend this camera to the "non-professional" like myself if you want an easy to use digital camera that takes great pictures.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-05-24
This camera is simple to use and produces fantastic results. It picks up a fantastic amount of detail, i would recommend it to anyone.
On: 2004-05-10
I got this camera for Mothers Day and the reason I bought this brand and model was after reading all the reviews here. I appreciate everyones time that they spent giving their opinions on this camera. I feel that I made an excellent choice on my purchase. I did not want to spend tons of dollars, but I wanted a camera that would deliver good prints. I bought mine at a warehouse club and the camera came with the docking station, which is something I love. It has made the camera so easy to use. My daughter and I spent the afternoon taking pictures, uploading them from the docking station. We sent some pictures email, and boy was that an easy thing to do. I have the HP photosmart #2175 printer I put my picture quality ink in the printer and we printed pictures and they turned out so good! We were impressed. So for having the camera for less than 24 hours I am up and running, taking pictures, printing and emailing, who could ask for more! I spent $229.00 for mine at the warehouse club and I bought a 128 SDcard. Thanks again for everyone helping others to choose a good camera for the dollar.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-05-09
I purchased my Kodak digital about a year ago. 90% of all shots taken were very good to excellent. In less than a year it has been in the shop twice now. Picture quality is much worse. Sometimes it wont focus. Some times the picture is severely underexposed (even with the flash firing automatically).Im very dissappointed. And Kodak has never returned a call. Best Buy, where I purchased, is an absolute pain. Never again. Maybe a canon. Ive also heard similar complaints about Sony digitals.
On: 2004-05-04
This is a great camera. Photo quality is excellent. Battery life is excellent. And I loved the onscreen stuff - it is as good as any Ive seen.The optical zoom is not as great as it could be, but that is a minor issue. Some of the other reviews have complained about that, but thats not reasonable. You dont buy a camera like this for its zoom. You buy it for photo quality, capacity, and battery life. This camera has all three in good measure. The price is a good one for this type of camera. If you are looking for a great 3.1 MP camera, you could do a lot worse.
On: 2004-04-28
I bought this digital camera not even a month ago, and have went through atleast 8 sets of batteries since then. This camera should not go through that many batteries in 3 months let alone less than 1. I think that the price of this camera is a rip off. No wonder it is so cheap, you make up the price in batteries!!! I am returning this and getting one that is better and not through Kodak!
by: Anonymous On: 2004-04-26
My son bought me this camera for my birthday, just before my wife and I took a 10 day cruise to Spain, Monte Carlo, Italy and Greece. I didnt want to take my more expensive digital camera because I was afraid it would get stolen. So I took this Kodak.I was very pleasantly surprised that the pictures came out really good. It was very easy to use, my rechargeable AA batteries lasted through a whole day of picture taking (hundreds of pics), and the different settings made it foolproof. For a point and shoot camera, this one is great. The menu is very intuitive. It feels good in your hands. The colors are perfect. Koday did a great job on this camera.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-04-13
We gave this camera as a gift to our son and we ended up borrowing it from him whenever possible. This is truly the easiest camera we have ever used. It takes great pictures, and is easy to use, adjust, and print, and in my opinion thats what taking digital pictures is all about! I would recommend this camera to anyone. If you dont get the printer dock, I would suggest some other charger for it. If you can afford it, the printer dock is a great accessory and small enough to pack if you are travelling and want instant photos, such as family pictures at the holidays.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-04-08
Upon receipt of this camera, I was highly satisfied, great pictures, easy use, etc.. One month later the lense would not retract unless I would turn it on and off. The next time I used it one month later, the lense would not retract at all. I called Kodak support, they were very nice, but said that the only thing I can do at this point is send it in for repair, at my expense, of course. I just sent it and wont know the outcome for a couple of weeks. I find it irritating that as much as todays electronics cost, and after using it for a total of eight days, they only repair it and not replace it with a new one. Alas, such is the world of customer service today.
On: 2004-04-07
I just purchased this digital camera and the easy share dock to recharge it and I love it. The set up is very easy and the software is simple to install. In just minutes i was taking pictures and transferring them to my computer. The Kodak Easy Share system makes sharing photos, printing, emailing and compiling an album simple. Transferring photos to the computer is accomplished in a touch of a button. Editing is also a breeze with the provided software. The quality of pictures is also first rate..i have taken indoor and outdoor pictures..even movies. The Easy Share dock is a great place to keep your camera and make sure it is charged and ready to go. I did not buy the easy share printer yet..but it probably will be my next purchase. All in all, this is a great camera for your money..even amateur photographers will find this easy to use, edit and share your pictures.
On: 2004-04-03
I got this baby for Christmas after some research and Ive loved it. It takes great photos without that downsides of a lot of digital cameras. For instance theres almost no delay as with some digital cameras.The variety of modes helps with taking photos and my particular favorite is the video mode. The videos export to quicktime and are kind of grainy but for a digital camera theyre some of the best Ive seen and its great to be able to take them (though if youre going to take videos or lots of photos Id reccomend a 256 card for the camera, gives you a lot more play time). One of the main things I like about this camera though is the fact that Ive dropped it (on accident) and had it in my pocket and accidentally hit it against stuff as I walk on several occasions (not that Id reccomend this) and it still works fine. I hate banging it around but its nice to know it can take it.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-04-01
After shopping around for digital cameras for weeks, I finally decided on this Kodak camera. I just love it. The pictures are fabulous, and its very user friendly. I started taking great pictures as soon as I took it out of the box. Some reviews I read said that an optical zoom isnt necassary, but I find it to be invaluable. I would recommend this camera to everyone.
On: 2004-03-29
I am very happy with this camera, which I received as a gift. I have own two digital cameras in the past and this is the best by far.The only minus is that the zoom is difficult to use and you must hold the camera very steady. Pluses...
Battery seems to last longer than most
Picture quality is fantastic. I have blown many up and they look great
You get nice short video with audio
Love the sepia and black and white choice
Works well indoors and outdoors
Very easy to use
Easy to download pictures Who ever designed this camera did an excellent job. It is so easy to use and the pictures are of excellent quality.
On: 2004-03-23
Now, I dont understand all the technical capabilities this camera can do, but the pictures that my wife and I have taken have been superb! They look incredible. On the PC and when we print them. Although, I still love the "old fashion" camera that uses film, this is a wonderful addition to our new and expanding world into the multimedia. And not too expanesive, either.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-03-22
Having purchased two digital cameras for myself - one a Sony 3.1MP and the other a Kodak 5MP; I returned them because I was unhappy with the picture quality. I took a vacation to the country of my birth and my brother asked me to take a digital camera for him so I purchased this camera blindly on Staples website. This is a very good camera at $199. My brother printed the pictures instantly on his computer and the enlargements are great on photo quality paper. He was very happy with the camera and it was very convenient to print hard copies of photo right away. The picture is unbelievably very good quality. I bought this camera for my brother and I think I can finally buy this camera for myself.
On: 2004-03-20
I decided to buy the Kodak camera after shopping around and because of the Kodak name says it best for pictures. But when I got the camera I started taking pictures of my children and was amazed. It is easy to work and it creates terrific pictures. This is a great camera for someone without a lot of time to mess with pictures. It takes me about 2 minutes max to tranfer pictures to my pc and edit(red eye, enhance, crop, etc.) and decide what size to print and how many and then Print! The name of the camera says it all! Easyshare, it is easy to share your pictures with family and friends!
On: 2004-03-17
Fantastic Quality pictures. The features are good for the type of camera. Software easy, and fun to use. Yes, it doesnt come with a recharge unit, but the camera kit doesnt come with rechargable batteries either; you would have to buy that seperate. It small, easy, and great fun to use. I love it, and will never regret it.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-03-16
I love this cameras features for the price. What I am not thrilled with is the Kodak Easy Share software. The cd bruner for my 2 month old computer is not compatible with the Kodak software that came with the camera, or the latest software available to download on Kodaks web site. I can still burn my pictures onto a cd but I cant do it using the Kodak software. I contacted Kodak and verifyed my info. Kodak has a good web site to find out if what cd burners are compatible with their software. But, being a new digital camera user, that did not occur to me to dig that deep into researching this product. This camera is simple to use, and the printer dock 6000 prints out great pictures. The manual is easy to follow and did not have to be studied indepth to run the camera.
On: 2004-03-12
I bought this camera after reading reviews, looking for something that I could produce decent 4 x 6 photos. Just like the other reviewers said, the camera is easy to learn to use, and the colors were bright. But when I had them printed as 4x6 photos, I noticed that there was sort of a thin dark line outlining the people in the pics. I know its not the developers either, because I can see that little line on the video screen of the camera, as well as when I viewed it on the computer. So, this camera is being returned soon.
On: 2004-02-28
I recently puchased the Kodak Easyshare 3.1 megapixel camera and Im very happy with in general as my first digital camera. The camera is very simple to use and easy to understand. All the controls are easily accessed and provide a good descripion of what each function does. The picture quality is good for the price. It does produce redeye, but with the redeye reducing feature and the easy to use photo editing software provided with the camera you should have no problems making great pictures. For the price I would say this is an excellent camera, its very user friendly.
On: 2004-02-27
Despues de ver en internet varios modelos de camaras de los cuales podia comprar uno, escogi la Kodak CX6330 por sus caracteristicas y por su precio de rango medio. Lo primero que tuve que descubrir es que es muy facil de usar, tanto que Kodak no incluye un manual impreso. Despues de mis primeras tomas estaba muy contento e impresionado por la calidad del color y por la resolución. Otro punto que descubri es que a los niños les divierte mucho que les tomen fotografÃas y verse inmediatamente en la pantalla LCD.El punto malo a considerar es que Kodak no suministra accesorios en la compra de sus modelos. Tuve que comprar separadamente un cargador con dos pilas NiMH de 1700 mAH y otro par de pilas Sony para tener dos pilas listas y otras dos en la camara. Tambien tuve que comprar una tarjeta SD de 128 MB, con la cual puedo irme de viaje y regresar con muchas fotos (130-150 fotos de 2032 x 1524 pixeles) o una combinacion de fotos y tomas de video con audio. Tambien es necesario comprar un lector de tarjeta para poder descargar las fotos sin instalar el software de la camara en otras computadoras y un estuche donde cargar camara, cables, cargador, pilas, lector de tarjeta, un minitripié y un kit de limpieza de lentes. Las impresiones en papel Kodak son magnÃficas, definitivamente al ver la calidad de estas impresiones puedo decir que he cambiado al formato digital y que ya no gastare dinero en rollos de pelicula ni en revelado, solo imprimire las fotos que quiero...
On: 2004-02-22
The Kodak EasyShare CX6330 is my first digital camera. I bought this camera so I would not have to haul my SLR supplies with me everywhere. What a great choice! It is small enough to fit in a loose pocket or purse but big enough to hold easily. It has enough features to please an experienced photographer but also makes a terrific point and shoot model for beginners. The pictures are clear and the colors are crisp. Even 11 x 14 photos have great clarity without appearing grainy. The only problem I foresee is the door to the memory card compartment is very cheap plastic and rather flimsy. Other than that one small problem, I am tremendously pleased with this camera! I may abandon my traditional SLR film camera after all.
On: 2004-02-18
The good:
Very happy with photo quality.
Menus, buttons well laid-out and easy to navigate.
16MB (17 pics at best quality) internal memory is handy when you fill your card.
SD storage is my favorite format.
AA battery - buy some 2000mah rechargables and youre set!The bad:
Red eye is pretty bad unless using red-eye flash setting.
Size is just a little too big to fit in a pocket.
SD card port door is cheap plastic - feels fragile, but no problems yet.
Not fond of Kodak EasyShare software - I use Canons Zoom Browser. Overall:
Good camera, cant beat the price in the 3MP range (I got mine for $199 new with free 64mb card - Staples).
On: 2004-02-17
I have had the camera for three months...works great.
I dropped it twice on tile, now after a picture is taken, the screen goes blank and my go ahead green light never comes back on. Maybe if I drop it again...it will fix itself. Anyway, treat this dainty camera will TLC and dont let kids touch it!
by: Anonymous On: 2004-02-10
I dont know why people seem to love Kodak. Their EasyShare software is the opposite of its name. It has no upload pictures menu choice, which is the fundamental purpose for digital cam software. Instead, their system requires a truly unreliable camera dock, or, if you dont buy that, youll find yourself repeatedly rebooting your computer until the software recognizes that youre trying to upload pictures. I got so furious that I returned the camera et al and wrote the CEO of Kodak. No wonder theyre laying off tens of thousands of employees. Their management lacks common sense.
On: 2004-02-05
Ive grown from an old Kodak digital camera, to a Canon G1, and finally to a Digital SLR. Along the way we still used compact 35mm and APS cameras for convenience while traveling and for quick snapshots. Once we saw the Kodak C6330 we trashed those small film cameras and are now 100% digital.First the camera. It has an excellent 3x optical zoom and more than enough bytes for 4x6 and 5x7 photos. It is very easy to use, and the program modes make it a simple process, no more complex than film point and shoots. We went with a 128mb memory card, and sometimes we wish we purchased a 256mb one. Its all a matter of how many photos you take before uploading them to your computer (remember, you can always delete photos while previewing them to create more room). When you are ready to upload, Kodaks docking system is fantastic, Just place the camera in the cradle and press the transfer button. It does not get any easier than this. Kodaks Easyshare software (included with the cradle) makes it simple to print, edit, mail, or send photos to an online printer service. If you want a decnt zoom lens in a quality point and shoot camera, this one is a great choice.
On: 2004-01-25
this is the first digital camera my wife and i have owned. we looked at a lot, from all the major brands. we chose this one for two reasons. the controls on this camera were very similar to a lot of film cameras, even my nikon slr. i love the dial on top of the camera that lets you quickly and easily switch from one shooting mode to another. no need to access the menu, clicking your way through the choices. just turn the dial and you are ready. all the other controls are also very intuitive, which is important to me, being a first time user of this type of camera. the second reason, no matter what store i looked in, when i asked the sales people for input, the kodak was always on a short list of recommendations, mostly for reliability. the only possible downside is that it is a little bit bigger than some other cameras. for me, the controls are much better designed and easier to use, and it just feels more like a real camera than most. for the money, i dont think it can be beat. as for reliability, we bought it about three months ago to take quick easy pictures of our baby boy. i would guess we have taken around 150 pictures in those three months. not one problem with the camera or the software.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-01-21
I LOVE THIS CAMERA, AND FOR THE PRICE $200.00, YOU SIMPLY CANT GO WRONG. I recently switched to digital camera after using the 35mm camera for a LONG time. My first digital camera I ordered online from Walmart was the HP-733 for the same price. The HP-733 was a crappy made camera. The pictures was always too dark when taken indoor, even with all the lights turned ON. Another bad thing about the HP-733 was it thru batteries almost every 10 picture takes...I couldnt believe it! It drains the battery so fast. I hated and returned the camera to Walmart. Then I thought ALL digital cameras are the same until I researched and purchased the KODAK CX-6330...and WOW!! What a difference!! The CX-6330 has changed my perception about digital camera. Like this camera for these reasons: [1] picture qualities was beautiful and bright even warm light. [2] battery seems to last at least 3 times longer than the HP-733. [3] The Kodak Easy-share software...they NOT kidding when they called it EASY SHARE. Its really fun to use their software. I was able to email directly from the camera or from the computer after loading the pictures. I can run the slide-shows continuously. The pictues editing/enhancement features allow easy editing your pictures before save. Overall, I am very satisfied with this camera. I have shot over 120 pictures so far and maybe replaced the batteries about the 4th times - which is not bad. I hightly recommend this camera at 3.2MP, unless you are planning to buy a camera in a 5MP which cost a heck of a lot more.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-01-17
This is my first taste of digital cameras so I did a lot of research. I didnt get too technical because I really just wanted to start taking pictures right away. So easy that without reading instructions I was able to take pictures. 16mb internal memory is plenty for email pics. Shutter lag was pretty fast. After briefly reading the instructions I was off to the races. While more expensive than the CX6230 it is a camera that will be around for a long while! Do yourself a favor get a Kodak easyto use digital camera! The only reason I rated this camera a 4 is that I believe while really hard to do, there might be an easier to use camera out there. I doubt it though.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-01-13
This is a great, simple-to-use camera except for the flash. The automatic flash seems unpredictable.
On: 2004-01-13
So far this camera is fantastic. I have only had it for about a month so I dont know how durable it is. As far as ease of use, I have to agree with everyone that this is SO simple to use. My camera came with the easyshare camera dock 6000 and all I have to do is push a button to take great pictures or videos and then set my camera on the dock and push a button and theyre on my computer. Im a beginner with digital cameras so this one is just amazing to me. I absolutely love it!
~*Update*~
Have had the camera now for over 2 years and its still in perfect shape! Very durable, highly recommended camera!!
by: Anonymous On: 2004-01-08
I did a TON of research before buying this camera, and it is simply the best camera in the $200 range. The Kodak 6330 is a great overall digital camera for the price! It is really easy to use, and the EasyShare software is very simple. It creates great pics, and Ive already used the print ordering function on the software to print photos to my local grocer. Great quality photos up to 11x14.The size of the camera is average, but if I had another $100 to spend, I would probably go with the Elph or Minoltas slim body camera (XT?). I dont know if they are as simple to use, but they are less than half the thickness and the Minolta doesnt have an external zoom, which cuts down on noise and there is nothing to bump around. The only problem with the smaller cameras is the proprietary batteries (you cant just throw some AAs in them, as you can with the 6330). All of that said, Im VERY HAPPY with my 6330. I got a 128 MB card. I would recommend watching the papers for deals on this one. I found one with a free 64 MB card on sale for 199 at one retailer, and got another retailer to do a price match and throw in a 128 MB card instead of the 64 for only $10 extra. Not too shabby. :-) so, for under $300, I got the camera, rechargable batteries and charger, a case, & a 128mB card. :-)
by: Anonymous On: 2004-01-06
I purchased this for my husband as a holiday gift and he loves it. Its so much easier than our HP digital camera, which is now shoved in a closet someplace. It takes great pictures, I do have one recommendation though. Purchased the printer dock with it, makes taking pictures much easier.
On: 2004-01-05
very good pics inside with low light.You cant go wrong with it.Im using a HP 7550 printer and the pics are perfect.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-01-03
This camera has everthing! It comes with everything for family needs. It has 6 camera modes including movie mode. This mode can make a movie as big as the memory card can hold. It is very popular, and is very effecient. I had an old sony maciva, and the quality was terrible, but this camera will take cyrstal clear photos. You can use a rechargable battery or simple AAs. The zoom is 3x optical and 10x digital. This is a awesome camera at an awesome price! And it comes with great software. Easyshare is so simple and fast. 5 Stars! (I would rate it 10 stars though.)
On: 2004-01-02
I looked all around for a camera that cost $200 or less and this camera beat out the competion. The 3.1 MegaPixels allow for higher resolution than the other $200 cameras. The camera is very easy to use in that all you have to do is turn the dial, point, (zoom if you want to [it has 3x optical, digital zoom is pointless]) and shoot. The multiple settings that are available make the camera that much better. Then to upload the pictures to a computer, you just need to plug the cable into the camera and computer and they are automatically downloaded(Windows XP) or use the included software to move the pictures from camera to computer. Printing the pictures is easy and they come out looking great. Some pictures taken with the CX6330 can be seen at http://www.oregonstate.edu/~sedlers/amazonOh yeah, the deals in the stores that advertise this camera in the Sunday newspapers are great!!! Be sure to check those out.
On: 2003-12-27
I received this as gift. Ive taken 50+ pics as well as two short videos with this camera so far, and have had astounding results. The camera is simple to use, and the software is very easy as well. This is a great camera for someone who just wants to take great pics and have fun. The pics are sharp, clear, and well focused. They print better than my regular film camera!Extras I suggest:
The Kodak rechargeable battery pack, or a CR-V3 battery (although Ive gotten surprisingly good results with the batteries that came with the camera)
A memory card (I purchased a 128 mb card which can hold over 115 pics at the best quality)
On: 2003-12-22
This is great. I had the Kodak CX 4230. It was terrible. The pictures were not very good. I have the Kodak Printer Dock 6000 and the Kodak 6330 they make an awesome duel. I love the video feature. It stinks if you dont have a good memory card. I have a 256 and you can take 16 minutes of video! I love all the modes it has. It has Video, Auto, Sport(Action Shots), Night, Landscape, and Close Up. They all rock. Trust me, if you are looking for a good digital camera this is the one to get. Also its a Kodak. Ready to use out of the box. Put in the batteries and you are ready to go. It even says what to do first. It would make a great Christmas Gift.
On: 2003-12-21
Alright, to give this gift to a teenager and not worry about how well they would do with it would be an example of an abnormal parent, right? With this camera, though, there are no worries, because it is
-easy to take pictures
-easy to transfer pictures
-and easy to print pictures
Sounds easy... It is! Pictures always turn out great, and the camera is within a reasonable price as far as quality goes... I give it FIVE STARS!
by: Anonymous On: 2003-12-17
I love this camera. It has almost every feature I could want. The only feature it doesnt have is a built-in speaker, so you cant hear your movies until you download them onto a computer or tv. This has not been a problem for me, though, since I rarely use that feature. It takes FANTASTIC pictures. I bought the Printer/Dock 6000 with it. It is the best combination ever made! I can take photos and "develop" them in seconds! I use it all the time! I am now known as the picture taker in our circle of friends, and they love that I can give them photos instantly.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-12-10
Ive taken indoor and outdoor shots with this camera and blown them up to 12x18 ($2.99 at the local Costco) with astounding results. The few artifacts there are (mostly in the shadows) arent viewable unless you are within a few inches of the 12x18 print. Of course I only printed the very best shots at this large size, but I havent seen any artifacts in any of the shots Ive taken (~1000) that would be visible on an 8x10 print from a distance of more than 3 inches. Also, the artifacts themselves are quite interesting. They arent the square blocks or jaggies you expect in JPEGs, but rather the kind of blobs that you get when you look at a grainy part of a 35mm print under magnification. Anyway they seem to blend in and enhance the picture instead of weaken it. For instance my cat has extremely fine fur that is gray with a very very small white tip in places, giving the cat a grizzled appearance. These tips show up in the pics making the image look razor sharp. A similar thing happens with the "peach fuzz" on my kids faces. These details dont show up in any of my 35mm point-and-shoot photos. Battery life is very good. Ive never ran the 2100mAh nimh batteries I bought (Walmart-- $16 for 4 batteries with a home and auto charger) completely dead but Ive taken over 100 shots (many of them flash) between charges several times. The thing I like most is about this camera is that I havent had to edit any of the shots (except for cosmetic purposes) before printing: the sharpness, brightness/contrast and color of the shots seem to be optimal. The size of the picture files is small, most of my pics come out at 700k - 1.3mb. The flash is strong. While experimenting, I took a picture of my (large) living room in the near dark with the flash. The picture came out perfectly sharp and exposed in such a way that it looks like the lights are on. Flash strength is adjusted appropriately most of the time and red-eye is not a problem (when I remember to turn on the red-eye setting). I dont miss most of the adjustments available on "higher end" cameras. For instance the auto white balance seems to work nearly perfectly in all situations as do the auto aperture size and shutter speed. There are settings on the dial for low light, high shutter speed, and close-up focus. However these settings are only selectable and not adjustable. This brings up the one thing I would add to the camera if I could and that is a setting that would allow me to get the raw data in either uncompressed or TIFF format. This hasnt been an issue really since the camera seems to do a better job of sharpening and color adjustment than I can with Photoshop (Im not an expert). However, when I did edit some pizza sauce out of one the pics with Photoshop I found myself in a quandary. The original picture was about 900k in size (about 10:1 JPEG compression). How should I save the file? I was afraid that I would lose some picture quality if I saved it at such a high compression. In the end, I saved the picture to a 1mb JPEG took it to Costco and had them print a 11x14 print which turned out flawless. Let me finish by saying that this camera is extremely easy to use. My six year-old picked up this camera and started taking shots (albeit using the view finder rather than the lcd display).
On: 2003-12-04
This is the best camera I have ever owned. I use my Epson 820 Photo printer to print the pictures and they are spectacular!
They are sharper than my wedding pictures.
The camera is very small and very easy to use. I recommend getting at least a 128 secure digital card after you get use to
taking picutes.
I have taken many short movies with sound and downloaded them to
my computer. They are surprisingly good.
I checked out all the competition for comparisons and this camera
for the price is the best. Normally I would look at a Nikon,Canon or Olympus. I compared this camera with the Canon A70 and the Nikon 3100. It absolutely takes better pictures and is much easier to use. It is also about 75 to 100 dollars cheaper. Try the night setting in a dark room, you will be surprised.
On: 2003-12-02
Looking for a quick point/shoot to go with my Olympus E/20, I bought the CX6330. I shot a few pics and was not disappointed at all by the image quality. However the light weight and cheap plastic feel really got to me. So I returned it for a Canon A60 and very glad I did. If you dont mind the disposable camera feel get the Kodak for the image quality.
On: 2003-11-25
i bought this camera for my moms birthday. after showing her how to use it, i wanted to keep it for myself. i bought a KODAK because its menu is easy to navigate, and even more easier to read. this camera has an automatic shut down mode if you leave the unit on by accident. swiching between modes is very quick. i was very supprised to see that the picture quality was better than i expected. i guess it really doesnt have to say NIKON on it to be good ? i was alittle disapointed with the D pad. its alittle hard to hit the center OK button. and the memory door seems very flimsy. im always affraid im goin to break it. i was most upset to find there is NO CHARGEING CABLE WITH THE PACKAGE! thats an extra 25 dollars. but at least it does accept rechargables!!! this unit has many other useful features. its light, compact, it takes SD cards, and every one who uses it that i know, always gives great commments about it. I STRONGLY SUGGEST AT LEAST GO TO THE LOCAL RETAIL OUTLET AND LOOK AT WHAT KODAK HAS BUILT. thanks to cnet, amazon, consumer reports and pricewatch for helping me make my choice.
On: 2003-11-24
I purchaed the CX 4230 camera, it was S L O W! Push the shutter and you would have to wait 5 seconds for it to take the picture. This is wicked fast. GREAT Camer
by: Anonymous On: 2003-10-23
This is my second digital camera and it is the best, the most fun, etc. that Ive had with a camera. I also have the printer dock and just love it!! I couldnt be more satisfied!
On: 2003-10-20
I have the camera for 3 weeks and I am satisfied with the results. The price is good for a 3 megapixels camera and it was really simple to use (I learned to use it without the manual). Picture quality is good (similar to other 3 Mpixel camera), colors are saturated, maybe too much in the reds. The images are a bit overprocessed, not terrible but can be seen in the details of a 8x10 pictures.I did not acquired the docking station and will not do it, it was very simple to transfer the pictures with the included USB cable. A must is a 1850 to 2200 mAh rechargeable battery set with a fast charger (as with other digicams). This camera was designed as a point-and-shot, so it have few manual controls (the most useful control is that exposure can be varied by +/- 2 EV). The white balance is automatic only (no manual options), but the camera can handle different light sources with very good results. The autofocus system is very good, specially considering that the camera has no focus-assist lamp. You can lock the focus and the exposure, partially pressing the "shutter" release. You can not select shutter speed or lens aperture (as with other point-and-shot cameras), but you can use the scene modes to vary it (I use speed mode more than the standard auto mode, and turn off the flash except when I really need it). The LCD is ok (average), considering the price, my only complain is that it was difficult to see in very dim light and is better to use the optical viewfinder in these cases. The startup time is slow if you compare it with a film camera, but equivalent to other digicams in this range. The same issue applies to the "shutter" delay after button pressure. The camera was well constructed and I consider it beautiful designed. The size was small if not diminutive, almost the same as my Rollei 35 (the smallest 35mm camera in the 60s), I am using the Easyshare with a hand made Rollei 35 bag. You can find a more rugged or a smaller digicams but at higher price.
On: 2003-10-14
This is the first digital camera I have purchased. So far I am quite satisfied. I like that the controls are easy to use and understand and find the software very useful. I also purchased the printer dock and have to say the prints are as good as anything youd get with a 35mm. My only dislikes are the slow time between photos (though all have this to my knowledge) and the general size of it. Its definitely not the smallest on the market, but at the same token, the size makes for comfortable picture taking.
All in all, I am very pleased with this camera.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-09-16
Bought this camera last month - and the whole family cant stop using it - even my 10yr old daughter. Purchased the camera while on holiday - started to panic because after opening the box realised the instructions are only in PC format - no booklet provided - but its so simple to use you didnt need it anyway. Easy to link up to PC/TV - and the camera screen for re-viewing is a nice size. Wish someone had told me that it practically eats batteries when youre playing about with it (invest in a recharger) - but they last well for just general useage. Video mode is brilliant and the picture quality is very good on both TV/PC.
Recommend.
On: 2003-09-07
I just bought this camera and its easy to use. For some of the tasks, I had to open the owners manual, but it wasnt that difficult to operate. The pictures are outstanding. Ive used both Optical and Digital Zoom with excellent results. Its a nice camera for a beginner like me. Its fully automatic. Uploading the pictures to a computer requires the Kodak Software.
On: 2003-08-22
After having this camera for more than a month, I must say I am quite pleased with the image quality. It is also cool to see the video mode, with sound, and the movie size depends on the size of the memory card. With a 32 mb card, i can take a 2 minute long movie. The camera is easy to use and figure out, granted I still find out new things every time I use it. I really enjoy having this camera, it is good for a beginner like me. My only complaint is the battery life, this thing drains batteries like mad. Overally, I would give this 4.5 stars, but since I cant, gave it 4 due to the battery life.
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