Kodak EasyShare DX6340 Digital Camera (Kodak-1559103)

Kodak EasyShare DX6340

EasyShare DX6340 Digital Camera (Kodak-1559103) Review, by Tracey Capen June 30, 2003

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• Reviewed by: CS64

  Strengths: Nice pictures when camera worked.

  Weaknesses: Poor camera quality and no customer service.

  Overall: Camera was less than two years old therefore the one year warranty had expired. Paid $250 for camera alone and want $105 to repair which will then come with a 30 day warranty. The camera will not power up, worked one day and not the next day. Customer service put me through hoops purchasing several different types of batteries. Company offered to provide a remanufactured camera for $199, this camera retails for $235 new. Do not buy a Kodak camera!!! They are meant as disposable cameras not built to last.

• Reviewed by: AenHere

  Strengths: Simple to use. Takes great pictures. Battery lasted a long time. I love this camera!! It was exactly what I was looking for! Simple and it works great and great pics!!

  Weaknesses: Weaknesses were actually mine, when I forgot to bring extra battery with me on vacation. Does not come with bag and other accessories

  Overall: I love this digital camera!! It is so simple.Just point and click and you are able to take lots and lots of pictures, which is what I wanted . . . till you bump into the rare (for me) beautiful picture! and then later buy and keep only pics you love!! I just got back from Puerto Rico and I took picture after picture and got nearly all that I wanted. MY one problem was that because the battery lasted so long, I neglected to bring one with me. . . oops, so I did miss a few Kodak moments till we could get to the store to get a new battery (missed the iguana pic and a pic of the gecko :( ). To wrap up if you want a camera that is simple and wonder ful . . . Buy this camera!

• Reviewed by: davel094

  Strengths: The Lens. This is the reason that I bought this camera after researching numerous others in this price range. The ease of use is great. The menu is very simple to follow. Great camera

  Weaknesses: Although the battery door does feel flimsy, I have a two year old Kodak 1.3 meg and that door has never broken. I think the plastic is stronger than it feels.Software is poor.

  Overall: I love this camera. The zoom works flawlessly and the pix, manual or auto are great. Best in price range. I have used Kodak service on prior camera w/o any problem. One year guarantee was a selling point. The display is clear and bright even outdoors. Flash is strong but throttles down for fill. I dont use the software. Had too many problems. Use a card reader and several other viewers.

• Reviewed by: Zotherredhead

  Strengths: First, the fact that most of the modes aren't hidden in menus. Kodak included a diopter with this model. Lots of features for the price. Placement of dials, etc. Lenses are available, great optics.

  Weaknesses: No hot shoe for an external flash, although one can get lenses. I don't think this camera saves one's settings after powering off. No light for movie mode.

  Overall: First, the batteries are easy to find. In a pinch you could use an akaline AA, but it would not last long. I have a different model and the batteries lasted a long time. Secondly, the camera is great in low light!Bought a NimH charger with batteries (about $17), and a package of non-rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries at Sam's Club. The camera includes a non-rechargeable and a rechargeable battery. Next, the LCD is a nice viewable size, and seems to be clear in all types of lighting. I chose this camera for a friend of mine. He is not photo-savy at all. Simplicity was foremost, and of course, he wants a camera that will produce quality pictures.The 4X optical zoom is excellent for this price point. I believe the camera has a power-saving mode. I already own the DX4530 and this camera actually has more creative modes! The camera was purchased at Sam's Club with the printer dock (my friend does not own a pc), for $250! I explained to him that he could also take the digital "film" to a local store for processing. I shopped around for quite some time before purchasing both cameras. Kodak has answered my e-mails immediately, and they also have a toll-free number. In my opinion and experience with Kodak, this company seems to appreciate their customer's inputs for new features and other ideas. For example, my 4530 included a dock, but no printer. A printer was on sale at Walmart; however, I was advised by one of Kodak's customer service reps not to buy a printer dock yet because they will be manufacturing a universal printer for all of their camera lines. (I already own a HP all-in-one, and an old HP 895.)Great camera, I think I'll buy the new DX7440! Easy to use, decent prints, great customer service (register warranty on-line and get an additional month free), and fun to use!

• Reviewed by: dhelton824

  Strengths: easey to use,no problem with software and xp , easy to install , good battery life , great pictures

  Weaknesses: battery door

  Overall: what can i say , this is a great camera so far.i have installed and viewed pictures on 4 computers with no problems.i have big hands but have no problem with controls. we have taken lots of pictures of grand kids. this is my second digital camera. my first was an hp that was stolen.i use an hp 5150 printer and photos are good. i bought a pny 128 mb usb card and reader to load pictures to my computer.it works great. i realy like this camera MY SECOND REVIEW AFTER ABOUT TWO MONTHS USE - GREAT CAMERA , I WOULD BUY AGAIN , GREAT BATTERY LIFE WITH KODAK BATTERY - OVER 300 PICTURES AND MOVIES AND STILL GOING , NO PROBLEMS EXCEPT WITH MINOR POOBLEM I CAUSED WITH SOFT WARE. KODAK ERROR TROUBLE SHOOTING FIXED PROBLEM EASY - GREAT PIGTURES - GOOD CAMERA