Editorial Review:Product Description:Want to get into digital with ease? You've found your camera. The Kodak EasyShare DX3215 camera gets you started with 1.3MP CCD resolution (1280 x 960 picture resolution) for great prints up to 5' x 7'. A 4X zoom (2X optical and 2X digital) lets you get closer to the fun. It's the perfect camera to get you into digital picture-taking.It's true, all you have to do is press a button. That's how easy it is. And what's even easier is how quickly you'll be able to capture your favorite moments. With 8MB of internal memory, you'll never miss a shot. And with the DX3215's MultiMedia Card/Secure Digital memory card (MMC/SD) expansion slot, you'll have plenty of memory to keep on shooting with optional MMC/SD memory cards.ards.If you use the Kodak EasyShare Camera Dock, sharing is just as easy. Simply place your DX3215 in the dock, touch the button, and pictures are automatically sent to your computer ready for e-mailing and printing. The Camera Dock will also recharge your camera's battery pack, so you'll always be ready to take more pictures.
Amazon.com Product Description:Kodak's DX3215 sets new standards for simplicity and picture quality in an entry-level digital camera. The 1.3-megapixel resolution captures plenty of detail for most needs, producing sharp prints at sizes up to 5 by 7 inches. A lower-resolution 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixel) mode is perfect for pictures you're sharing online, and lets you store four times as many images in the camera's memory.
The DX3215 is clearly designed for people who prefer a camera that's easy to use to one that's packed with manual controls--it's a true point-and-shoot. Turn it on, aim, and press the button, and the camera does the rest, selecting exposure and activating the flash when necessary. The photographer does have a few options, including a 2x optical zoom lens to aid in image composition, plus manual control of the flash (if desired).
Numerous battery options make it easy to keep the camera ready for action. For the longest life between changes, use a disposable CRV3 lithium battery (included). A more environmentally friendly solution is to use a pair of rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) AA batteries, or the rechargeable battery pack that comes with the optional dock. If you're on vacation and you've run out of power, you can throw in any pair of ordinary AA batteries. Though this is a very handy option, it's also an expensive one, as alkalines have a relatively short lifespan in a digital camera.
Transferring images to your computer is also a snap with the included Kodak software and USB cable. Simply connect the cable between the camera and your Mac or PC, launch the software, and start moving your pictures.
For even simpler operation, pick up the optional docking station. Drop the camera into the dock, press the button, and images are transferred automatically. In addition, an included battery pack recharges automatically when the camera is in the dock.
Images are stored in the camera's 8 MB of internal RAM--enough memory for 20 high-resolution photos or 80 low-resolution snapshots. Memory capacity can be increased with the use of MMC MultiMedia memory cards, which is a smaller (and less common, though still readily available) format than either SmartMedia or CompactFlash.
To keep the price low, Kodak has omitted a few options often found on more expensive cameras. The lens is focus-free instead of autofocus, and the included memory is internal instead of removable. In addition, the 1.6-inch LCD viewscreen on the back of the camera is a touch smaller than the screens found on some competing models. For most people, these shortcomings are unlikely to have a major impact on image quality or overall enjoyment of the camera.
If you're currently using a basic point-and-shoot film camera, the DX3215 is a great way to get into digital photography. It's simple to operate, is a fraction of the price of more advanced models, and the pictures look great, both on your computer screen and at print sizes up to 5 by 7 inches.
Pros: - Simple to use, with sharp prints at sizes up to 5 by 7 inches
- Versatile battery options
- Optional dock makes camera even easier to use
Cons: - Focus-free lens instead of autofocus
- Internal memory less versatile than removable memory
- Optional removable memory is in a less-common format
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Customer Reviews
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overpriced!
this camera is very big and has a tiny screen. it loads things very slow and the pictures never really turn out that good. im surprised that people are still selling it when there are newer, nicer cameras for half the price.
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Still clicking after 2 years
I have used the Kodak DX3215 for more than 2 years without having any problems. I have the docking device and keep the camera there to recharge batteries when I am home. Away from home I use the lithium batteries. I take many snapshots, and use the Kodak software to edit, store, and print them. I am not a professional photographer, but knowledgeable about point and shoot basics. I found this camera as easy to use as my Ricoh 135mm camera, but now prefer this one because I can edit and print the photos myself.
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Nice quality Megapixel camera
I think this camera would rate higher if the price were more in line with the cheap 1.3 Megapixel competition. I bought this item for half the listed price, or my rating might be somewhat different. This camera takes excellent photos that will print at near-photo quality up to 5x7 inches. It's not a truly high-resolution camera, but for snapshots, photos for Web use, and even spot photos for press it will do the job nicely. The overall photo quality and color balance is excellent, although images are little grainy indoors by artificial light w/o flash. The impressive thing is that it actaully takes photos indoors by artificial light w/o flash. So far the auto focus has resulted in perfectly focused images every time, with fast exposures that help prevent blurriness from unsteady hands. The macro-focus also results in excellent, sharp images from less than a foot away. The interface is easy to grasp, and not too difficult to set up. I've been very impressed so far with the quality of the images.
Its major drawback, in my opinion, is the lack of features which far cheaper digital cameras include. I own a Concord Eye Q Duo 1300, which takes acceptable photos at the same resolution, but also has a self-timer and video clip capability ... at 1/3 the list price for the Kodak. For the price, I would expect the Kodak to include a few more more bells and whistles.
Like all digital cameras I've had to deal with, the Kodak eats batteries like candy. Be sure to buy lots of batteries, or have a couple of sets of rechargeable batteries to rotate through.
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Don't bother with this one!
I've owned a Kodak DC280 for a few years and was always happy with it. When it was time to purchase a new digital camera for work, I thought this would be the perfect one. I'm a real estate appraiser, and I don't really need a high megapixel camera, just one that gives good, clear images, and can hold alot in the memory. When the DX3215 arrived the first thing I couldn't get used to was how light it was. It just felt kind of cheap. Well I didn't have any problems with it the first couple of days, but then a couple of things happened and have continued to consistently happen. You have to make sure that the picture you take actually gets saved to the memory card. The image shows up in the LCD screen, but then it doesn't get saved. The green status light just keeps blinking and the only way to reset the camera is to open the battery cover. I thought maybe it was just this camera and I'd return it, until my partner told me she has the same problem with hers. This is really a big problem in my line of work, because I'm driving all over, taking pictures of houses. I don't have time to just jump back in the car and reshoot photos. The other day the camera acted like it had saved the images, but when I returned to the office, I was missing two critical pictures. Then it will sometimes tell you that there is a problem with the memory card and it has to be formatted. This has never been the case, and all you have to do is turn off the camera and turn it back on. Good thing too when you've already taken 20 pictures.
Whatever you do, don't get this camera.
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frustrating!!
Simply put this camera is the most annoying camera I have ever used. I expected so much more from Kodak. The buttons are too tiny to press, it is extremely slow and 95% of the time it does not do what you want to do. The preview feature rarely works even after you press the "select" button. Try deleting photos from the memory takes about five mintues because it will not respond and you have to turn it off, wait to reset and turn it back on again. The worst part is the camera will take one photo and then shut off. I have used several batteries and charged the PROPERLY, but the camera drains them all after one or two photos. I contacted Kodak Customer Service and they would not even help me. I was shocked. You would think a big company like Kodak would have great customer service. Well, you would be wrong. They basically told me that I don't know how to use the camera. Trust me, this is the most frustrating camera.
If you have a great deal of patience then maybe this would be good for you because it is extremely easy to use -- when it actually works -- and the price is reasonable. Just be prepared for a lot of headaches.
