Customer Reviews

Kodak Easyshare Camera Dock (Series 3)

5 star:		(33)
4 star:		(13)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(8)

 

 

For some reason, I did not receive cables either. At the "List" price, I thought it was too expensive (thinking cables were included). At Amazon's price with free shipping and no tax to my state (CA), I was able to justify the cost. I mainly use it to keep the batteries charged at all times. The transfer button (I had no problems with it) is handy. Even though the transfer is slow (compared to my DSLR), I don't have to keep popping my SD card in and out; which cuts the odds that I get something foreign in the works. Its' three segmented lights give you somewhat of an indication of the state of battery charge. When you press the transfer button, a single light blinks indicating that it's ready to transfer pictures. It's pretty nice looking (silver over black) and stable on my computer work area. Just remember where that little clear adapter that came with your camera is, you will need it to mount your camera to this unit.

Works as described...except it does NOT include the AV cable. When you get it it says on the box the AV cable is included in "select offers", whatever that means. The Amazon description says it includes it.

Of course my camera included it and I used that one...but now it's a pain to disconnect it from behind my TV to take on the road if I want to. So I'll probably have to spring for a second one. But that takes away from the value of this item. I was originally looking for an extra AV cable to keep connected behind my TV so the cable is always around. I saw this charging base (docking station) which said it came with the cable...for $20 more.

So figure on how you're going to use this docking station before you buy it. For me, I planned to use it by leaving it on top of my TV and cables connected to my TV...not to my computer. For my computer, I have a chip reader to view/transfer my pictures. I doubt many people have their computer near their TV, so it's likely you will only use this dock for either by your computer OR by your TV. If it's the latter, it only has half of what you need, the AV cable is missing. If it's the former, it's everything you are looking for.

It's nice and compact. I considering a printer/docking station, but as we all know, we can get cost effect perfect prints online...or at many retailers. A home printer would be nice for the occasional quick print (like to give right away to a guest), but for $150...it didn't seem versatile enough for me (limited to 4x6).

So there you have it. It's described well on the site except for the missing cable.

Not impressed at all with this product. You are better off just to plug in your camera in the USB port and let Windows process it. At least you will get a chance to indicate where you want your pictures saved. I suggest you don't use Easyshare software. Windows Pic and Fax Viewer is far superior to this software. If you decide you will use it you will find that all your pics on the hard drive will be set to use Easyshare. The solution to this is to uninstall Easyshare and all pics with revert to Windows.

This package is great. You get the rechargable battery, the dock, which charges the battery and allows for syncing to your computer. I have Kodak Z740 and I use a Mac, so I use iPhoto and as soon as I hit the transfer button on the dock, it launches iPhoto and begins the import process. Doesn't get any easier than that.

You don't need to turn your camera on to sync, which is great. However, the only problem I have with the unit is that the camera activates and will not deactivate unless I turn it on and off again.

Overall, a great addition to anyone with a series 3 Kodak Easy Share Digital Camera.

This is nothing more than an expensive battery charger. Before ordering, I sent a note to Kodak, asking what was needed to display photos from a C310 on a TV. Their response was to buy the Kodak Easyshare Camera Dock Series 3. I looked on the Amazon web site and with the description for this product, it said "In addition to a USB 1.1 cable, the Camera Dock Series 3 also comes with an AV cable, enabling you to display photo slideshows to friends and family via your TV." This is a lie. No AV cable is included. It's another order and another $20 to get the cable. No wonder that Kodak is a fraction of the company it once was.

Since I dont like to use the printer dock, this dock is great. By having the adapter when I purchased my Z740 from Kodak, the camrea fits perfectly. The rechargable battery that is supplied works great and doesnt drain down at all. Just by placing the camera back on the dock and allowing my pictures to transfer, within minutes my battery is back to full capacity. It is a great dock and I highly recommend it.

Having this dock is wonderful, just put the camera on it and it charges. Camera always ready to go. No more plugging in the charger and taking the battery out of the camera. No more resetting the dates and times. Very easy.

Kodak has taken the mystery out of digital cameras and getting the pictures out of the camera and into the computer where you can work with them. Everything about the system, from the camera to the software, worked well. Congratulations, Kodak!

Item performs exactly as expected. The Kodak docking system with software is a prime reason for sticking with Kodak Easy-Share digital cameras.

I bought this for my Dad who has a Kodak C330 Camera so he could look at the pictures on his TV. I got it because it says you can do this but in reality when you get it it says in small print a/v cable included on some models, this one was not. So another $20 to get the cable which is all he needed anyway as it plugs directly into his camera and into his TV. The Dock itself works fine but they should tell you which docks get a/v cables and which do not. Sounds like a bean counter trying to make Kodak more money. Not a wise move.