Kodak EasyShare DX6440 Digital Camera

Great 1st Digital Camera

By Eric  Mar 16, 2004 | 19 out of 19 found this Kodak EasyShare DX6440 review helpful

Pros: Easy to use, excellent picture quality, long battery life, automatic lens cover

Cons: Could be smaller, need a carrying case

The Kodak DX6440 is the first digital camera we have purchased, and so far we have nothing but good things to say about it. The megapixel debate was our first priority, and the 4.0MP resolution on this camera does an excellent job of producing clear ...pictures up to an 11 x 14" size. The auto mode is extremely easy to use; just point the camera and wait a second or two for the auto-focusing features to catch up. Pictures in all light conditions turn out great. Daytime picture taking produces awesome colors and resolution, and using the 4x zoom I was able to capture swirls in the water from the top of the Hoover Dam. I was very surprised the first time I used the night mode at the color and detail the camera was able to produce. Once caveat to night mode: you must hold the camera still, or pictures become blurry. The automatic lens cover was an important feature and helps to protect the camera lens when the unit is off. The camera comes with a rechargeable battery, however we have taken over 160 pictures and filmed about an hour's worth of videos on the original batteries! I have yet to install the rechargeable batteries. Suggest purchasing the camera base ($70 if sold separately) to transfer pictures and serve as a battery charger.We bought the camera at a local Best Buy and I opted for their extended warranty service, which costs around $60 and covers everything about the camera for 3 years. Read more Less