Customer Reviews

Kodak EasyShare DX3215 1.3MP Digital Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom Bundle with Dock

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The Kodak DX3215 is an excellent buy. The 1.3 megapixels are perfect for a novice. I can get great quality prints up to a 5x7. I think if you are needing 8x10s, you may want to move up to a 2.2 megapixel. This bundle is great. It has everything you need to get started. The camera is very user friendly, and has a lot of neat options for the price. The dock is a must for anyone who doesn't want to deal with batteries and the normal USB upload. Kodak has done an excellent job making digital photolgraphy easy for those who don't have time to deal with some of the more complicated technology out there. Another nice thing about this bundle is the free memory card. The DX3215 has an internal memory card that will hold 20 pictures on best quality. The removable card will hold about 100 on best. So with the memory card and the dock which is also a recharger, using the camera for a weekend or other extended time is great. The Kodak software is very simple to use, and has a lot of neat options. I would recommend this camera to anyone wanting to get into digital photography, or just replace that old 35mm. You will be very pleased with the usefullness of this package.

This is a pretty decent camera, especially at the price. I get very sharp pictures with good color. I found three problems which I found annoying. The on/off button is very tiny and you almost need to use a fingernail to push it (and hold for a few seconds). The second gripe I have is the LCD view finder cuts off after about 3 or 4 flash pictures, and then you need to start using the "see-through" view finder which brings me to my third and last gripe. This "see-through" view finder seems to be aimed too high and cuts off the top of the picture. I just aim higher and get it right, but wish it was aligned correctly. All in all, not bad for the $$ paid. I expected worse.
The base for picture transfers is fantastic. I had a Samsung (cheap and broken) camera which took around 20 to 30 minutes to transfer fifteen to twenty low quality pictures. The Kodac w/base only takes a few seconds to maybe a minute to transfer 20 high quality pics of around 1mb each pic. I was excited to see how quickly it was done. The short lifespan of 2AA batteries power is more than made up for by the charger cradle. I hope the Kodac lasts longer than my Samsung.

I purchased the Kodak DX3215 Digital Camera with the USB dock and I have been very impressed with it so far. This is a starter camera and doesn't have a lot of frills. The construction of the camera, the buttons, etc. tells you that this is a relatively cheap camera but there are no functional issues with it. This is a great camera that's capable of 1.3 megapixel and has a 2X digital zoom lens. The camera comes with 8MB of internal RAM which will store about 20 pictures at 1024x768. There is an expansion slot of additional memory and I picked up the SanDisk 32 MB card for that slot which stores about 100 pictures at 1024x768.

In a nutshell, this is a really good starter Digital camera without a lot of frills. Great for someone who wants a good Digital camera but doesn't want to pay $500 for it. If you want a really good Digital camera, my choice would be the Canon Powershot G2 Digital Camera. Very nice..

I think that this digital camera is great. It comes w/ everything needed, including a free memory card. It's really easy to transfer photos to my computer with the dock. You can even zoom into pictures, to make excellent pictures. I would reccomend this camera to anybody and everybody.

I work as a legal investigator. Often my clients are far away from the scene that I am investigating. I normally use a high-end 35mm camera (as digital images in legal settings is still somewhat of a gray area) but when I need to send pictures right away, getting the film developed and scanning in the prints just takes too long.

I had originally purchased for my wife, who also takes alot of pictures at famaily gatherings, etc. Soon after it arrived, however, I started taking it with me on cases. I started taking a few photographs at every scene with the digital camera so that I could show my clients what I was seeing right away. My clients loved it and soon required this service on all of the cases. Needless to say, I had to buy a second camera so that my wife could use hers.

The camera is very easy to set up. It comes with a docking station that allows you to transfer pictures to your computer with the touch of a button. It also charges the battery while it sits on the dock. I haven't had a problem with the battery life, but if the rechargeable battery ever dies you can simply put in two AA batteries to finish out the day.

I would say that anyone who has not used a digital camera before should start here. Its easy to use yet has enough advanced features that you won't outgrow it too quickly.

I bought this camera for my mother as a christmas present. The reason I bought it was everyone said it was easy to operate, and
they were correct. If your looking for your first digital camera
and are not very computer savy, this camera is for you. Once you
get the docking station installed to the computer(through a usb connection) all you do is put the camera in the dock, press the
button on the dock, and it downloads your pictures. The software that comes with the camera makes it easy to save, print, or even e-mail your pictures like a pro. As far taking pictures it works just like your basic 35mm camera's except you can see what your shooting with the video display on the back of the camera(no more thumbs or headless relatives). For the money this camera
provides great pictures for the average joe photographer

This camera has enough good features to make it quite useful. The 2:1 optical zoom is fine & the 1 megapixel resolution is adequate for all internet applications as well as for printing 4" x 6" photos. The docking station included in this package makes this a very simple camera to recharge and it also makes the transferring of images to a PC almost foolproof. That means a great deal, as the 3215, left in its cradle, is always charged and ready to go, and once returned to its cradle, archiving or emailing becomes an easy task even for a novice. The overall quality is okay but not spectacular, with a cheap plastic feel to it. The weight and balance are also just fair. Lastly, the included memory card is too small but larger cards are readily available. Overall this is a very nice package for the casual user or new digital photographer.

I got my DX3215, bundled with dock and free 32MB memory card a week ago. The rechargeable battery would not hold the charge. After performing simple tasks such as setting time/date, etc. the camera dies, in seconds (not even minutes). I tried recharging it several times with the same result. This camera looks and feels like a toy camera. If you're an impatient person, take a chill pill, because the on/off button of this camera will drive you crazy. It's real tiny, and you have to hold it for a few seconds for the light to come on/off, you almost have to use the point of a pen to push the button. I'm returning it for a refund. Hope you have better luck.

I really am enjoying this camera. I specifically wanted one that made connecting to the computer easy and also wanted software that I could easily manage. The camera has provided me with good results for both of these concerns. Also, the dock keeps the batteries recharged and the included AC adaptor saves batteries. I was pleased and surprised to get a lithium battery with the kit in addition to the rechargable one. I can use this in the camera when away from the dock. Initally I found turning the camera on and off a bit difficult because of the small size of the button. Then a grandson showed me that I should just hold the fleshy part of my finger on the button and doing so eliminated the problem. I like the ability given by the software to correct and enhance photos. I had three indoor shots taken by my lighted Christmas tree which were dark. The brightness enhancement feature restored them. I plan to use it primarily for emailing pictures to friends and relatives. I had another digital camera last year which "ate" batteries at an alarming rate and which had terribly complicated software. Not so with this little gem.

I received this as a Christmas gift at my request... after receiving it I tried to charge the battery to find that it wouldn't take a charge for more than 20-30 minutes at a time. Although the insturctions suggest leaving it on the dock for 2.5 hours. Also leaving it there when not in use...
The power button is so small that it is difficult to turn on and off. I was able to use it successfully for one day, returned it to the dock for 28 hours and was not able to use it the following day. Very disappointed.
I had received the package that included the printer which arrived with no instructions. I also received updated software for the first 3 days of ownership... making me wonder what could possibly have become out dated in such a short amount of time.
Needless to say, I've sent it back for a full refund.