Kodak Easyshare DX6340 3.1MP Digital Camera w/ 4x Optical Zoom

by Kodak

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 4.3 x 2.5 inches ; 7.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000087L9H
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (109 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,150 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 1, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Snap a picture with the Kodak EasyShare DX6340 and you'll be impressed at how easy it is to capture vivid imagery and memories that will last a lifetime. The EasyShare DX6340 features a 3.1-megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom, large 1.8-inch LCD monitor, and Kodak's exclusive on-camera Share button. Transferring photos to your PC and sharing them is even easier with the optional EasyShare Dock 6000 and Printer Dock 6000.

Optics and Resolution
The EasyShare DX6340 delivers a fast click-to-capture performance and focuses easily in low-light conditions. It features a professional-quality Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon lens that offers a 4x optical zoom and 3.5x digital zoom (for a 14x total). With its 3.1-megapixel resolution (2,032 x 1,524 pixels), you'll be able to make print enlargements up to 11 by 14 inches.

Optional Docks
The Kodak EasyShare Dock 6000 includes a USB port for fast and easy transfer of pictures from camera to computer, and offers a two-position tilt feature for improved viewing of images from the camera's LCD. It also comes with a rechargeable battery pack, and the Kodak DX6340 can be stored in the dock any time so that it will always be charged and ready to go.

In addition to the transfer and battery charge features of the Dock 6000, the Printer Dock 6000 adds the ability to print 4-by-6-inch photos directly from your camera. You can also hook it up to your TV for a slide-show presentation.

Storage and Transfer
Images can be stored on either the 16 MB internal memory or on optional Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory cards. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB connectivity, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.

Movie Mode
In addition to taking still photos, the EasyShare DX6340 is capable of recording continuous video with audio.

More Features
Preview your shots with more brightness and clarity with the EasyShare DX6340's 1.8-inch indoor-outdoor display, which is viewable even in direct sunlight. The Share button on the back of the EasyShare DX6340 enables you to tag pictures right on the camera for automatic printing or e-mailing, after transferring to your PC. You can even store up to 32 e-mail addresses in the camera.

Other features include:

• Selectable aperture priority, shutter priority, and exposure compensation as well as options for ISO, color, and white balance.
• On-camera auto rotation of images so you'll never have to look at a picture sideways.
• Built-in flash with red-eye reduction, auto, fill, and off modes.

Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by a CR-V3 lithium battery (included; rechargeable batteries are recommended). It measures 4.3 by 2.5 by 1.5 inches and weighs 7.8 ounces. This package includes the EasyShare DX6340 digital camera, battery and battery charger, USB and AV cables, wrist strap, and Kodak EasyShare CD-ROM and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.

Product Description

Kodak Easyshare Dx 6340 - Digital Camera - 3.1 Mpix

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

179 of 180 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Utterly Amazed!, September 28, 2003

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Krista - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kodak Easyshare DX6340 3.1MP Digital Camera w/ 4x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I did my homework and researched this camera before I bought it, and I am so glad I did! What I found is that this camera can work wonders! I took about 50 pictures today in varying light of the Atlanta scene. I printed one out on my printer just to see what it looks like, and I was just amazed at the quality of the pictures! There is absolutely no need to get anything higher than a 3.1 MP. I took a picture of my grandmother close up on the Portrait mode and I can see every little pore and hair! (Perhaps it's a bit too good?)

This camera is for my 63yo grandmother who has trouble operating a mouse. She already, after only one day, knows how to use this camera. It's extremely easy to use. Neither my grandmother nor I needed to touch the manual to work it.

The sole reason I remove a star from its rating is due to the software. Mine was corrupt, so I had to Download it from Kodak.com The software is also a very poor tool for editing your pictures. If you plan on editing them much, I suggest getting a program like Adobe photoshop or Microsoft Photo Editor. The software does make it slightly easier to Download pictures from the camera, but if you have a program like Adobe or Ulead Photo Explorer, the software is not necessary at all.

Ofoto, the website Kodak recommends to upload your pictures to, is great! I like the way they show the pictures online in not only clickable thumbs but also slide shows.

So far, the battery life of the camera is fine! I used it all day today, on and off constantly and there is still no flashing battery light.

Just a word of advise: I would definately invest in at least a 128MB memory card for this camera. 16 is simply not enough, especially once you realize how much you love this camera, and trust me, you will! I'd also recommend rechargeable batteries as Kodak gives you a pair that are not rechargeable.

Oh, and the Dock is a waste of money and a collector of dust. Don't bother with it. First of all it's useless, unless you got the one with the printer attatched, but even if you did get the dock with its own printer, you'd still be spending more on the dock than professional photo developing.

I hope this helps. Enjoy your camera, whichever one you choose.

99 of 103 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loaded with quality features at a great price, November 24, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Kodak Easyshare DX6340 3.1MP Digital Camera w/ 4x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I have been eyeing digital cameras for at least one year. Two things drew me to the Kodak DX6340: 1.) The 4X OPTICAL zoom, which for some reason breaks the 3X optical zoom standand, 2.) The review by Consumer Reports.

Regardless of the Consumer Reports rating I am extremely happy with the camera, but a few things CR pointed out confirmed my decision:

1.) Longest battery life. CR claims 900 photos, but that is without using the LCD. With heavy use of the LCD I get about 200 photos. Either way it is about 2-4 times comparable cameras.
2.) Shortest delay between shots at 2 sec. Next best was 3 sec according to CR which is a 50% increase in delay.
3.) LCD size. This camera has 1.8" and many comparables have 1.5". Translated, this camera has 20% more viewing area.
4.) Price. Of the top 4-5 comparible cameras reviewed in CR, this was the cheapest.

Also, software was very easy to install, and is better than all the software that came with either my printer or scanner.

48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome camera, easy to use, all the features you need, March 8, 2004

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Brian R. Stuart (Anchorage, AK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kodak Easyshare DX6340 3.1MP Digital Camera w/ 4x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I previously had an Epson 850Z digital camera, but was constantly missing those key photo moments on our 2 yr old daugter. I read the reviews and narrowed my selection to this Kodak and the Canon 300. I tested them at Best Buy and found this camera to be quicker--quicker from the time you pressed the buttom till the photo snapped--key with a 2 yr old that won't sit still. I have been 100% satisfied with this camera in all settings and environments. The movie function is a nice addition, thought beware, the file size gets large quickly. Highly recommend this camera for both beginners and intermediate users--can't beat the features for the price. I've had the camera for 3 months now and don't regret my decision one bit. Great camera.