Comments on: Kodak EasyShare DX7630 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom http://www.affordabledigitalcameras.net/kodak-digital-cameras/kodak-easyshare-dx7630-6mp-digital-camera-with-3x-optical-zoom/ Easy to use and Affordable Digital Cameras that enable you take professional-looking photos Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:38:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Susumu Inoue http://www.affordabledigitalcameras.net/kodak-digital-cameras/kodak-easyshare-dx7630-6mp-digital-camera-with-3x-optical-zoom/comment-page-1/#comment-285 Susumu Inoue Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:40:42 +0000 http://affordabledigitalcameras.net/kodak-digital-cameras/kodak-easyshare-dx7630-6mp-digital-camera-with-3x-optical-zoom/#comment-285 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. Rating: 5 / 5 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.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Srinivasa Cheemalapati http://www.affordabledigitalcameras.net/kodak-digital-cameras/kodak-easyshare-dx7630-6mp-digital-camera-with-3x-optical-zoom/comment-page-1/#comment-284 Srinivasa Cheemalapati Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:37:28 +0000 http://affordabledigitalcameras.net/kodak-digital-cameras/kodak-easyshare-dx7630-6mp-digital-camera-with-3x-optical-zoom/#comment-284 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. <br /> <br />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). <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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). <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />Finally, very good 6MP camera for the price. <br /> <br />Cons: <br /> <br />1. Cannot use regular batterries. Need to buy the special battery that is compatable. <br />2. The model is bulk and little heavy (but all kodak models are like that). <br />3. No automatic lens cap. You have to put a manual cap like most film SLR cameras. <br /> <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 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.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: S. Dave http://www.affordabledigitalcameras.net/kodak-digital-cameras/kodak-easyshare-dx7630-6mp-digital-camera-with-3x-optical-zoom/comment-page-1/#comment-283 S. Dave Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:47:06 +0000 http://affordabledigitalcameras.net/kodak-digital-cameras/kodak-easyshare-dx7630-6mp-digital-camera-with-3x-optical-zoom/#comment-283 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! <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />Check out the "bowl of apples" images (and others) I took with this camera. <br /> <br />Pros: <br />1. ultra sharp Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon lens <br />2. full manual control over shutter, aperature, and ISO <br />3. flash intensity compensation (you control the amount of light on the foreground subject!) <br />4. continuous focus mode "tracks" your subject without having to lock the focus <br />5. massive and clear 2.2" LCD <br />6. the rechargeable LiON battery lasts a long time (120 shots where 60 used the flash) <br />7. ISO 800 feature allows natural photos in ambient indoor light. <br />8. 2 JPEG compressions modes which helps if you travel a lot <br />9. 3 modes of metering exposure <br />10. 16 scene modes <br />11. placement of all controls allows single hand manipulation. <br />12. ability to disable digital zoom, choose sharpness, and choose saturation. <br />13. fast turn-on, fast shutter to shot, and fast shot to shot. <br />14. images get auto-rotated when taking a portrait <br />15. LCD goes blank after a while of no-use to conserve power <br />16. very quiet focus and zoom. <br />17. multi-point focus always renders sharp foreground images; i found few images out of focus <br />18. shadows and dark areas are not grainy or noisy; this is helpful when you're cropping pics and enlarging them <br />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 <br /> <br />Cons: <br />1. no dedicated self-timer button (only two steps to get to it, though) <br />2. can not use AA but the rechargeable battery lasted a long time and is smaller than a pair of AA's. <br />3. no PictureBridge support but I always manipulate my images before printing a hardcopy so it wasn't an issue <br />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. <br />5. smallest aperature is f8 but then again, this isn't a true SLR Rating: 5 / 5 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
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Allan Bach http://www.affordabledigitalcameras.net/kodak-digital-cameras/kodak-easyshare-dx7630-6mp-digital-camera-with-3x-optical-zoom/comment-page-1/#comment-282 Allan Bach Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:41:32 +0000 http://affordabledigitalcameras.net/kodak-digital-cameras/kodak-easyshare-dx7630-6mp-digital-camera-with-3x-optical-zoom/#comment-282 ** 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.<br>****<p>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.<p>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).<p>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. Rating: 4 / 5 ** Update – I just received my first 20×30 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 16×20 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.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: L. Starkand http://www.affordabledigitalcameras.net/kodak-digital-cameras/kodak-easyshare-dx7630-6mp-digital-camera-with-3x-optical-zoom/comment-page-1/#comment-281 L. Starkand Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:06:01 +0000 http://affordabledigitalcameras.net/kodak-digital-cameras/kodak-easyshare-dx7630-6mp-digital-camera-with-3x-optical-zoom/#comment-281 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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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. Rating: 4 / 5 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.
Rating: 4 / 5

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