Customer Reviews

Kodak Easyshare DX7630 6 MP Digital Camera with 3xOptical Zoom

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I have been looking to buy a Digital Camera for the last several years. The problem always seemed to be that the Cameras I could afford/justify were usually too weak in what they offered. Poor picture quality, difficult to use, etc.

Well, finally finances and timing came together and I went shopping. I tried all of the 4+ MP cameras. While many were wonderful, they all came with many features that I knew I would never use. Not for lack of interest, but more that I KNOW I am an amature and the most important thing to me was to take GOOD pictures that I can share with friends and family.

Then came the Kodak DX7630. Incredibly easy to use, acessible buttons, menus and features, a huge LCD screen in the back and a whopping 6.1 Megapixels.

I have had this camera a few days and like most guys with a new toy really gave it a workout. I took pics in all kinds of environments, all kinds of light conditions and I am AMAZED by the quality. Using the night portrait mode I took pictures of my Mother-in-law's outdoor garden with no ambient light beyond the moon. The pictures came out stunning, so much so that a friend of mine is using it as a background on his computer.

Other shots I took indoor and out were just as crisp, just as easy. One of my biggest problems is that I have what is called familial shaking, I simply can't keep a camera perfectly still. I can't tell you how many shots were ruined with my regular camera because of that. The Kodak seems to compensate just fine. More importantly, I get to see the pic immediately and if I have a problem, I delete it and shoot again.

The Easyshare does for Digital what the Instamatic did for film cameras. Puts a powerful, easy to use camera so simple that anybody can take good pictures from day 1. Now with 6.1 MP, the EasyShare is a bigger bargain than ever.

** Update - I just received my first 20x30 picture from Ophoto - It is very impressive. I took the picture hand held at 1/30 second, wide open aperture. Only slight abberation on the edges and, even at 1/30, the picture was sharp and colors true. I'm now trying pictures with a tripod to minimize any movement.
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I just received this Kodak camera and took some day and night pictures. I have no problem with the resolution - the prints are more than sharp. In cloudy situations where shade is caused by green trees, I get a magenta color in shadows. This does not always happen, snd I am still trying out different situations. The auto-focus is great, time between pictures is very quick (< 1.5 seconds) and the camera is light with most controls placed well. However, the dial for choosing the mode (Auto, Aperture or Shutter priority, etc.) gets a little difficult to turn at times. It could be improved.

The included instruction book is OK, but I found it lacking in some of the features for the camera. For instance, to change the aperture or shutter in aperture or shutter priorty mode, you need to press the wheel in, then turn to adjust the aperture or shutter. I did not see that in the manual (if it's there, it isn't apparent).

If you're looking for a more than adequate digital camera that can supply sharp enlargements ( up to 16x20 or greater ) then this is the one to buy. The lens is excellent. I especially like the ability to set the camera manually. Night time pictures were excellent. A great way to explore the world of digital photography.

I have used the Kodak cx7530 previously and found the dx7630 to a step up in class, performance, and features. The 7630 is an excellent, above average, point and shoot camera but the additional SLR-like features really makes this camera an excellent choice and outstanding value! I have taken better pictures with the 7630 than I have with my SLR!

I highly recommend the dx7630 to novice and intermediate photographers. Even expect SLR user will find the Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon lens, the full manual control over shutter, aperture and ISO speed to render outstanding sharp images.

Check out the "bowl of apples" images (and others) I took with this camera.

Pros:
1. ultra sharp Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon lens
2. full manual control over shutter, aperature, and ISO
3. flash intensity compensation (you control the amount of light on the foreground subject!)
4. continuous focus mode "tracks" your subject without having to lock the focus
5. massive and clear 2.2" LCD
6. the rechargeable LiON battery lasts a long time (120 shots where 60 used the flash)
7. ISO 800 feature allows natural photos in ambient indoor light.
8. 2 JPEG compressions modes which helps if you travel a lot
9. 3 modes of metering exposure
10. 16 scene modes
11. placement of all controls allows single hand manipulation.
12. ability to disable digital zoom, choose sharpness, and choose saturation.
13. fast turn-on, fast shutter to shot, and fast shot to shot.
14. images get auto-rotated when taking a portrait
15. LCD goes blank after a while of no-use to conserve power
16. very quiet focus and zoom.
17. multi-point focus always renders sharp foreground images; i found few images out of focus
18. shadows and dark areas are not grainy or noisy; this is helpful when you're cropping pics and enlarging them
19. very smooth transitions in bright area and never washed out; this helps you with contrast especially if you convert to black and white later

Cons:
1. no dedicated self-timer button (only two steps to get to it, though)
2. can not use AA but the rechargeable battery lasted a long time and is smaller than a pair of AA's.
3. no PictureBridge support but I always manipulate my images before printing a hardcopy so it wasn't an issue
4. no self closing cover but i tossed the lens cap and the lens is recessed enough so it doesn't scratch in my camera bag.
5. smallest aperature is f8 but then again, this isn't a true SLR

After using my 1 Mega pixel Fiji camera for more than 2 years I was shopping for an upgrade. I was looking for an offordable 3 MP camera when I came across Kodak DX7630 6MP camera for lesser price.

After reading a lot about digital cameras manufactures by the markets gaints like Canon,Nikon and Olympus, I thought do I have to really buy a kodak. Well I took a chance becuase I got the camera at a very good deal ($250 at Officemax). This deal only lasted for 2 hours (lucky me).

After using the camera for a month, I am very happy with the performance. Kodak integrated all the features as a software into this camera. Like different modes (Ladscape,night...) are provided by a touch of a button and the screen is displayed with all the modes.

The Quality at 6MP is very very good. The flash works really good unlike my previous camera where I can hardly see something in the picture at night. It comes with a a special battery with lasts very long (approx 90+ pics).

The size of the picture is about 2.3 Megabits, so a 256MB card and give you about 99 pics (at 6 MP,High res). Turn on the camera and shoot the first picture in 4.5 secs. Not bad when you don't want to miss any moment.

The camera has a bigger LCD to view the images, and the Menus are very pleasent. It also comes with cable to download the pictures and 32MB internal memory when you run out of space in your SD card.

Finally, very good 6MP camera for the price.

Cons:

1. Cannot use regular batterries. Need to buy the special battery that is compatable.
2. The model is bulk and little heavy (but all kodak models are like that).
3. No automatic lens cap. You have to put a manual cap like most film SLR cameras.

I used to use Canon Powershot S30. I liked it except that the autofocus has never been razor-sharp. This Kodak DX7630 solved this problem. Though in the beginning, various options indicated on a dial were a little bit confusing, once I became accustomed to it, the selection of any option became almost instinctive. The color it produces is brilliant, and one can take good pictures under almost any circumstances. I have not printed any pictures larger than 8X10, and therefore I can't tell the limit of resolution, but certainly it is good enough for 8X10 enlargement. The only disappointment is that one can not select ISO, shutter speed, or f-stop even in the manual, S-, or A-(aperture priority mode)mode. I don't think I missed these options in the instruction booklet. The instruction booklet, by the way, is not too detaild either. I bought optional macro lenses and an adaptor for the lenses. These lenses take extremely good pictures of a flower pedal, a bud etc. Overall, this is not a camera for professionals, but for everyday photography for recording your lives, it is one fine camera.

I thought I was the only one, seeing I only bought the camera a few months back it pains me to have such a small thing break. I looked up the warenty, which I still have the ability to use the one year one with the product. Only trouble is they charge you a large amount just to return the camera back to you and you must mail it to them in the first place to have it repaired! Cash out for postage to them and cash out to return!! What a great warenty, not! EDIT: I think I speak for all before me that its not the battery DOOR thats our issue, its the cheap and flmsy little PLASTIC orange lock that is breaking on everyone!! Ihave contacted a few local stores and asked if they have had many issues with this problem and the answer was a clear yes. OTHERWISE this camera is the best one out there, with ease of use at the top of my applaude list!! Clear HUGE pictures are great for large prints. BTW, the Video is 10 times better then the 4mp I had before it, also a kodak. Great sound and very clear video!

As an casual photographer, I had been using my old Ricoh, and unwilling to move into the land of digital. Along came this camera, and with 6 megapixels for $300, I couldn't resist trying it out. I haven't been disappointed yet. The pictures are AMAZING, both in color and clarity, the detail is sharp, crisp and true, and, with the huge screen, picture taking is a breeze. I've tried several of the various photo styles (night pictures, snow, active children, etc), and each time the pictures were beautiful. I haven't picked up my old favorite Ricoh in months. This camera even has features for more sophisticated photographers, none of which I am completely familiar with yet. However, for the everyday user, this camera is MORE than a bargain.

Love it. I am not by any means a really great photographer. I do love taking photos of family, pets, projects, etc. With the dock/printer...I take a photo...see if I like it...and print it out! Could not be easier.
Camera: Comfortable in my hand, fairly small for all the features it has. Fits right in my purse...
Lens cap: it's not automatic so I tossed that the first day anyway: not a biggie.
Shareware software: easy install on my machine (again..I am not a techno-geek so it has to be plug-play). all set.
Dock: easy to hook up to camera and computer. press the print key..and out come my beautiful pictures.

I am gifting one set (camera/dock) to grandma who does not believe in atm machines or cash cards. she tried my set up and PRINTED LIKE A CHAMP.

Come on Kodak fans!

I've found the DX7630 to be an easy to use camera very well suited to casual, handheld picture taking. There's not much of a learning curve, the body feels solid in the hands and the image quality is a good match for on-screen use and consumer level printouts. Shutter lag seems minimal, the AF is fast, battery life is long and the large LCD display is easy on the eyes.

On the downside, this camera would not be the best choice for more deliberate, tripod bound photography. Aside from the rudimentary self-timer, the DX7630 lacks any remote shutter release option and does not support any uncompressed file formats. Also, the JPEG compression is somewhat excessive and the camera provides no user controlled noise reduction.

These limitations shouldn't trouble most Kodak shoppers as this camera really shines in other areas.

I bought this kodak after I had purchased an HP 5.0 MP camera. I was dissapointed in the HP. The Kodak is so good at taking pictures & so easy to use that I am now selling my old 35mm Minolta SLR. The picture quality is so sharp it rivals 35mm sharpness. There are enough manual controls that you would find on a good SLR that any want to be photographer will love.
One thing I've been reading is that people have been having problems with the battery case cover breaking off. You have to be very careful opening & closing the cover. However all digital cameras have very similar flimsy covers. I work in a Photo Lab and tell all my customers they have to be very very careful with any digital camera battery slot. This seems to be common negative on any digital camera. I have had this camera for a month now, have used it every day taken the battery out every night to recharge and have not had the cover break off yet. If you are careful it wont break. These are not cheap cameras, you just have to treat them with care. Also some have complained about the software, & I have not had any problems with it, it's been real easy to use & print out from.
in conclusion this is a great camera that takes excellent photos.