Kodak EasyShare CX6230 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom and Dock Bundle
By: Kodak Average Rating: 3.5 Total Reviews: 16
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 On: 2004-07-16
Since purchasing this camera as a Christmas present for my family, the Dock has never worked right. The camera doesnt sit right in it and doesnt charge. The power cord from the Dock to the wall only works on certain outlets. Id rate the camera better if I actually used it more than twice, but its rechargeable battery is always dead. I cant tell which features are good or not. Im disappointed and spent almost $200 for the bundled items.
 On: 2004-03-09
I received my camera today, apparently I got a used one, as the packages were taped shut. I made a 30 second video, worked fine, using the non-rechargeable batteries, then they discharged completely. I put in the Rechargeables and set it on the dock, the green light came on, within a few seconds, all the redlights came on. I checked all the possible issues listed in the manual and replaced the camera on the dock several times; with the SAME results. Camera seems to work fine when it has charged batteries, or while on the dock, but I cannot use it right now unless it is on the dock, as the rechargeables wont recharge and the other batteries are totally discharged. Seemed like a nice little camera and I thought it was a Kodak, but it does say MADE IN CHINA once you look it over GOOD. Im not sure yet if Im going to work something out with the seller on getting one of the NEW ones he advertised, or just return this USED one; and go with an Olympus maybe. Cannot comment on computer capatibility, software or prints as I didnt get that far. What a shame, things started out well for the first 15 min. or so!
by: Anonymous On: 2004-01-24
I bought this camera after returning an hp 3.2. This camera is so much more than I imagined. I am so happy with this camera. It takes better pics at 2.0 than the hp took at 3.2. The camera dock is wonderful and so easy to use. I love knowing that it is charging all the time and I dont have to wait til the rechargeables wear out before recharging them again. For the price, this is an awesome camera!!
On: 2004-01-21
I ordered this camera after much research and reading all the reviews. I am so happy that I did. It comes with everything you need to get started (except a memory card, which I recommend you purchase with it). I was able to plug in the dock, (the dock comes with a rechargable battery for the camera) put the camera on it and the battery was fully charged in just a couple of hours ~ I was ready to go. The software is very easy and explains everything you need to know ~ step by step. The very first day I had taken, shared & printed some really great pictures. The pictures that I printed are great quality ~ its hard to tell them from pictures that Ive taken with my regular film camera. Dont let the price fool you ~ this really is a great camera package ~ and it comes with a carrying case and Kodak 4 x 6 paper to start you off. This is my 2nd digital camera ~ Ive never written a review before but I had to for this ~ Ive only had it for a week now and so far I am very happy with this bundle.
On: 2004-01-10
I should have ordered this camera sooner. This camera is very simple and easy to use, my 7 and 12 year enjoy using it. The owners manual made it so quick to understand all the cameras pirks. This includes me setting the timer and my whole family being in a Christmas morning picture. With some cameras you end up giving up.
The transfering the pictures allow you to crop, lighten/darken, and zoom in on a paticular subject. I have family in TN and this even has an email option to transfer the pictures. They do the same. This camera really saves you wasted pictures and alot of trips to get bad pictures developed.
My boys got toys for Christmas and I did too.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-01-08
I purchased this camera a few days ago. The picture quality is very poor and the camera stoped working after 3 days. I figured out the camera is actually a Chinese brand relabeled with a Kodak name. Be careful. Stick with a Sony or OLympus.
On: 2004-01-02
I recently upgraded from my 1.1 megapixel camera to the Kodak CX6230, after carefully reading all that I could about it online. I had used my previous camera for 3 years without complaint, but wanted some of the newest features (optical zoom, USB transfer, etc) available on todays models, at an affordable price. The CX6230 has performed excellent. It took no time to learn the ins and outs of this camera, having switched from a different brand that I was using previously, and without needing to read the manual. The one thing that concerned me was the comments I read about battery life from another posters review. Of course, having experienced my other digital camera, I knew that they are somewhat hungry when it comes to battery consumption. Using the normal alkaline batteries supplied by Kodak I was able to get 62 best quality photos, not including those that were immediately deleted while still on the camera (about 10-15 shots), and with very liberal use of the LCD monitor and zoom. Compared to my previous model, which used 4 AA batteries (the Kodak CX6230 uses 2 AA), the performance was very good. Now, Ive put my own rechargable NiMH batteries in, and I expect to get about 1.5x more photos than I could from alkalines. So, all in all, Im expecting about 108 photos from a single charge. Not bad at all, and at least in line or better than any camera in this class or price range. Photos look excellent at 2 megapixel resolution printed on 4x6 (4R) size paper, pretty much the same as a normal 35mm point and click camera would deliver (printed on a Canon XNU i320 printer with both Kodak and Konica paper). Transfer is both speedy and very easy with the included USB cable and Kodaks own software, or directly from Microsoft Windows. Overall, I think this camera was a very good value with exceptional quality. Im very pleased with the CX6230, and the transition from my old to new camera was painless and pleasantly surprising.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-01-01
I bought this camera for myself for Christmas. I started working with it a couple of days before Christmas. Its easy, its fun, and it is not expensive (especially with the dock). The only thing I did not realize was it came with rechargeable batteries (in the dock), and I ordered the travel kit for the rechargeable batteries. My pictures are great using only the better setting. This is not a camera for professionals (I am clueless in that category) but it is really nice if you want to e-mail photos or occassionally print some. The photo paper that was included was impressive. I just really enjoy it. I would not use it as an everyday camera like the old film cameras. I have worked with photos from the expensive digital cameras my bosses use and I am just as pleased with this. I recommend to give it a try. For the price, I have not found a better deal on a digital camera and dock anywhere!
On: 2003-12-29
I had high hopes for this little camera but it just ate up the batteries. On a test to see how many photos I could take to use up the memory stick, I ran out of juice before I could find out. Not only did it eat up the regular batteries, it only lasted for 15 shots with the rechargables. I kept the "live" feature off but kept the reviewing feature on. It still ate up the batteries. Im sending it back. bummer....
 On: 2003-12-27
This is an excellent starter camera. IT has a decent megapixel count and will make very good 4x6 prints but do not expect it to produce clear 8x10 prints.This camera uses the 6000 series dock and you can find the printer dock easily. I have used this camera to do over 5000 artistic shots in my hometown and it has proven to be durable. It uses the compact MMC cards that are very common to find and reasonably affordable. THe dock is a big bonus that makes interfacing with your computer painless. The biggest plus is it will recharge the battery pack (included) and keep your camera ready for immediate use at all times. I have upgraded to a higher megapixel camera (still kodak) and was able to keep the dock for the new camera. The dock is worth $100 by itself. The easyshare buttons are an awesome feature. You can select which images to print and email (even who to email them to) as you take the pictures. This s a VERY neat feature. The camera would be five star if it included a memory card with it... you will want to order one immediately... do not get anything smaller than a 64 MB the smaller cards are not as useful.
On: 2003-12-17
I just got this camera as a Gift and I didnt expect with 2 mega-pixels the Pictures to be good. Boy was I wrong the pictures are awsome! It also takes videos like web cam quality(which is fine considering your not going to take a full length feature on it). Overall a very good deal and the SOFTWARE is EASY and SIMPLE to USE. (I have XP Home).
by: Anonymous On: 2003-12-06
I really love this camera. My sister bought a, Kodak EasyShare 3200 digital camera, 2 years ago and paid more than I did for this camera, plus I have more features than hers does for less money! My main caution is watch the dock you buy for this camera. I bought the EasyShare camera dock 6000 II for this camera and it does not work with this camera. On the Kodak web site said this EashShare dock 6000 II works with the DX and CX digital cameras and on the box for the dock II. The only dock that works with the CX6230 is the EasyShare camera dock 6000.
On: 2003-12-06
I bought the DX 6230 as a gift. Unlike other cameras, Kodak cameras are not recognised as a drive unless you install the driver. So you need to install the software on every PC that you connect the camera to. Imagine the inconvenience if you are on a trip and not carrying your laptop.As if this was not enough, the software shipped with the camera, Kodak Easyshare 3.1 would not install with Windows 2000 SP4. Now SP4 was released in June2003 and I bought the camera in December2003. Why is Kodak shipping older software? Kodak tech support gave me two options. Either roll-back to SP3 (yeah, as if it is a real option) or install the latest version of the Easyshare software over the web (18 MB). Note that the installer is not downloadable. It is a web-install. So any PC you need this software on, connect it to the internet and endure the pain. I wrote to Kodak asking what if my PC isnt connected to the internet (aka it has a 56Kbps modem). Kodaks solutions is that you must buy a $7.95 CD from them for the upgrade. If you are in a far-off place like me (Muscat, Oman) then add the cost of international shipping. And you think you paid for a working camera. The only viable option is to buy a SD/xD card reader. Still you will have to swap the SD/xD card between the camera and the reader and potentially damaging the card and card slot in the camera with frequent swapping. Why take all this trouble? Buy Canon, Olympus, Sony or any other good brand out there. I have a small BenQ 2.1MP camera and a Olympus C-750. And I am very happy with both.
by: chicoer2003 On: 2003-11-13
The camera is good if you want simple photos. You can shoot in color, b/w or reddish brown seperia. It has a time, you can view your pictures on your tv too.
The bad parts is that it eats batteries (the dock is good for this) You cant really take close up pictures because itll come out fuzzy. The video quality sucks. Its all grainy and the sound is awful. If you want a camera just to take pictures, and which is cheap. Go for this one.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-09-24
I bought the package with the $200 printer. The pictures are amazing and everyone I have shown the pictures cant believe I printed them myself at home. The photo paper that comes with this bundle is very good and works well on my HP printer, but cant come close to the great waterproof pictures that the 6000 printer dock does.You cant go wrong with this combo and the simple software which I must disagree with the prior reviewer.
On: 2003-09-14
I bought this camera for my 62 year old mother and I expected more from Kodak. The easyshare software is anything but, and the menu buttons and features are just not thought through. Usablity is such a problem these days. PROS:
1. The dock is such a huge benefit, no cables to connect, camera sits on top of dock perfectly and after the press of the only button on the dock it transfers the files over to the computer, EASY.
2. It recharges the battery while on the dock (*see below) so you dont have to spend money on batteries and dont have to fuss with a seperate battery charger.
3. Picture quality is pretty good for 2meg, slow shutter but great color tone in daylight.
4. zoom is nice and zoom displays in viewfinder as well as lcd. CONS:
1. Easyshare software is just awful. Ofotos own software or Shutterflys is signifigantly easier to use. Kodaks software trys to run ofotos website within the program for an awkward experience. Theres no button to delete a photo, you have to right click which isnt easy for the above 50 crowd. When you click the button to email photos the layout makes it look like a vote card in florida. Organizing photos was a nightmare and my mom continually got confused on where all her photos went. blah. Just use ofotos own software or shutterfly, theyre free and incredibly improved buttons and layout.
2. The cameras navigation controls are very bad. The thumb stick control makes it very easy to accidentaly choose a wrong option as the arrow keys are easy to press when you hit ok and vica versa. My mom while trying to delete a photo hit the right button which loaded a different photo then pressed delete and deleted the wrong photo. When you press delete kodak, it shouldnt be easy to accidentatly move to other photos, this is horrible. how about just press the delete button twice to delete a photo. Its nice to have the delete button there. Make it work!
3. The rechargable battery pack THAT SHIPPED with the dock doesnt seem to charge fully with my camera. The camera manual says the batteries should be used with the dock, and the dock says the batteries are not okay for the camera. Whats up with that?
4. Share button on camera is useless. So many menus after you press share, tiny lcd screen and bad thumb navigation just makes it a pain. Its a button she will never use. conclusion:
Better software, better buttons, and better navigation would have really helped. If I did it all over again Id buy a cheaper 2meg camera and a usb memory reader.
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