Editorial Review:Product Description:Kodak EasyShare DX3900 is the high-performance camera for the ultimate in creative freedom with the performance you want, the quality you demand and the simplicity of EasyShare. Being behind the camera is second nature. You love the creativity, the chance to capture the shot you'll be proud to print and share. The EasyShare DX3900 is for you. Thanks to 3.1-megapixel resolution, you'll get excellent picture quality for prints up to 11' x 14' (28cm x 36cm). Its 6x zoom (2x optical and 3x digital) lets you get closer to your subject for crisp detail. Set your own color mode, ISO, and lighting exposure settings to get your perfect picture. The DX3900 comes with a CompactFlash memory card to keep you shooting longer. And with the DX3900's optional telephoto, wide-angle, and close-up lens attachments, you can extend your creativity.If you use the Kodak EasyShare Camera Dock, sharing is just as easy. Simply place your DX3900 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 Review:The 3.1-megapixel Kodak DX3900 offers excellent images, the ease of use of a point-and-click digital camera, and a number of interesting features that help it stand out from the crowd.
The camera's 3.1-megapixel resolution captures images at 2,160 x 1,440 pixels, while lower-resolution modes are offered at 1,800 x 1,200; 1,536 x 1,024; and 1,008 x 720. Picture quality is excellent as the camera picks out the most detail possible, while color reproduction is spot on. The automatic white balance is also very good, helping correct picture color no matter what the lighting conditions.
The camera will happily work automatically; however, a range of manual controls lets you specify exposure, white balance, focusing, ISO speed, and shutter speed. The LCD menu system is well designed, clear, and very easy to use, even though the display itself is a bit on the small side. A 2x optical zoom--with additional 3x digital zoom--is provided and works quickly with a snappy auto focus.
Part of the EasyShare lineup, the camera is compatible with the separately available docking station, which not only provides a permanent USB connection with your PC, but also charges the camera's batteries that are supplied with the pack. The software ties in with the docking tray, letting you transfer images with the press of a button. When connected, the camera also appears in the My Computer window as a new drive, giving you direct access to the memory card. The dock isn't an essential purchase, as you can sync the camera with your PC without it, but it does come in handy and is well worth considering.
The only annoyance with the camera is the tiny 8 MB memory card supplied, which simply isn't big enough for this camera's megapixel capacity. This size of card only allows you to store 7 images at top quality or 15 with a higher compression mode. Fortunately, buying additional memory is not going to set you back too much more. Otherwise, the only missing feature is video-capture, which is offered by many competing cameras. However, there's no doubt about the excellent image quality and the DX3900's ease of use.
--Nick Baxter
Amazon.com Product Description:The sharp-looking Kodak DX3900 is the first 3-megapixel digital camera to be introduced into the EasyShare System lineup. It is compatible with the Kodak EasyShare dock (sold separately), which allows for fast and simple image downloading, in addition to recharging your camera's batteries. The standout features of the DX3900 are its 3.1-megapixel CCD sensor, all-glass lens with 2x optical zoom, 3x digital zoom, autofocus, USB connectivity, and a 1.5-inch LCD screen.
It also includes a built-in flash, real-image optical viewfinder, four image resolution settings, maximum image resolution of 2,160 x 1,440 pixels, and a weight of only 7.9 ounces without batteries. The DX3900 even has white balancing with four settings: automatic, daylight, tungsten, and fluorescent. Included in the box are the following: camera, wrist strap, lithium battery, CompactFlash card, USB cable, video cable, dock insert, user's guide, Quick Start Guide, and software CD.
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great camera for a low price
I love my camera it was definitely a good buy. I had some troubles with the battery though. It didn't seem to me that the battery would stay charged very long. I bought an extra battery for backup and it works out great now!
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Great camera
My first digital camera was a DX3900--great camera. Intuitive and ergonimically sound, worked great--I liked the dock because the NiMH battery would automatically charge and one button transferred pictures. Worked well as a point and shoot and there are stops and adjustments that can be used.
When it was stolen, I replaced it with a DX4530, which was also a good camera and easy to use with the same dock and the same software.
The DX series can't be beat for the price, in my opinion, and i'm about to purchase another--the DX4530 was also stolen.
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Dx3900 - Love it!
Had this camera for a few years now and I ABSOLUTELY love it.
I've never had problems with it and the quality of the photos I take are awesome. I use my camera to take photos that I upload to my blog (on line journal).
The only down side in my opinion I see, the batteries go fast, but I assume thats any camera. The plus side is the fact you can use your double AA batteries or rechargeable ones. So if your recharageables are not charged you can just go to the store and buy regular batteries.
If you're looking to take professional photos I suggest going with a Canon rebel or any of the more expensive professional cameras out there. For a beginner this camera is awesome. This digital camera is very easy to use, even my husband who is not technically savvy finds it easy to use. You can switch within the camera to take color, black and white, or sephia tone. You can internally mess with the F stops, shutter speed, etc...it gives a lot of good options to be creative. Its an easy point and shoot.
I absolutely love this camera. Too bad some folks here seen to have had some bad experience with it. :( On the same note there are a lot of good reviews here for this camera. With anything shop around and see what's out there. :)
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Don�t buy this camera
I have had this camera for little more then a year now, and suddenly the camera at times freezes up when you try to turn it off. I tried emailing and calling Kodak for help. After many attempts I was told it will cost $250 to exchange the camera and to forget about servicing it. I did not spend the money on a camera that I can't trust to work after only one year. I will be buying another camera-most likely a Sony I will definitely never buy a Kodak camera again.
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Don�t buy this camera
I have had this camera for little more then a year now, and suddenly the camera at times freezes up when I try to turn it off. I tried emailing and calling Kodak for help. After many attempts I was told it will cost $250 to exchange the camera and to forget about servicing it. I did not spend the money on a camera that I can't trust to work after only one year. I will be buying another camera-most likely a Sony I will definitely never buy a Kodak camera again.
