Kodak DC280 2MP Digital Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Kodak DC280 2MP Digital Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom
Customer Review: Amazing Camera, 8+ years and still working great
Summary: 5 Stars
I own the DC 280 and I had bought it in August 2000. This camera is special. I have tried many other cameras & though this is not a high resolution camera, the photos come out great, at times even better than high megapixel cameras. Though it does eat the battery power quickly, I do not have any complaints as I use the Kodak rechargeable batteries, which have lasted me for a long time. I'm currently using the third installment (you need 4 batteries) of the Kodak rechargeable batteries. Plus since they are AA size, those batteries can be used with other cameras or light devices.
I know that this camera is not available for sale. But if you are looking for a cheap camera on any auction website (Amazon, Ebay), then I say go for it.
Customer Review: Great technology!
Summary: 5 Stars
I actually bought one of these at a yard sale for 80 bucks, since previously I owned and used a Kodak dc 240. I don't quite know why this series of cameras take such amazingly sharp pictures (my 240 (1.2 MP) takes sharper photos than my 3.2 MP sony!!!)but they just do. The 280 has a more limited zoom (2x as opposed to a 3x), but the picture quality is amazing. You cannot buy a 2MP camera that takes sharper and more realistic pictures than the 280. The new Kodak series with the docking ports are made differently and they are not as good about focusing or sharpness of image. The 280 is a great investment!! I've seen prints from the 280 looking better than some 4MP cameras!! And that's all I have to say about that :)Customer Review: Great Camera
Summary: 4 Stars
my dad had baught this camera 3years ago and then recently he gave it to me. its a good camera, the only thing is, the lense cap keeps comming off. great camera, cheap lense cap. picture quality is good, indoor and outdoor. the only other thing is that when the batteries get low it'll stop using the flash, which gets really annoying sometimes but normally isn't a problem. it can also stand SOME banging around, but not much. oh, and that little plastic covering at the bottom of the right hand corner of the camera peeled off recently but that doens't affect the camera's performance!Customer Review: This WORKHORSE takes STUNNING pictures!
Summary: 5 Stars
After much research, I recommended the DC280 for my friend's company almost three years ago, and since then it has taken THOUSANDS of pics, most of them STUNNING good color and clarity. Whether taken inside or outside, of products, people or nature shots, the DC280 seemed to handle everything we threw at it - including getting DROPPED several times and getting WET and DIRTY on numerous occasions (not that I recommend it). Recently my friend bought a Canon G2 and GAVE me his "old" Kodak DC280 - and it STILL takes stunning pictures as if it was brand new! Therefore, if you can find a good used DC280 or DC290 for a decent price, I can GUARANTEE you won't be disappointed with the durability of the camera or the quality of the pictures!Customer Review: Easy to use, even for a beginner
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my first digital camera, and I love it! I did some research before I bought, but I'm not an expert on any of the technical stuff.I can say that as a beginner, I have found that all of the basic functions are intuitive. I played around with the camera before getting out the instructions, and realized I had figured out most of the most necessary functions.
No software package works on everyone's machine, but the software installed very simply and easily on mine and I haven't had a single problem with it (I run Windows XP Home edition).
The part that I had the most reservations about was the actual connection and upload to the computer. Most people have used a camera; but obviously I had never hooked one up to my machine before!
It couldn't have been easier. I simply read in the instructions which slot the USB plug went into on the camera -- I had already plugged it into my computer -- turned the camera mode to "connect" and flipped it on. Windows recognized the camera, and the photo wizard in XP allows very easy transfer into a folder of your choosing. You can also get the photos directly from the camera and bypass the wizard, but I haven't felt the need to do that.
The photos themselves have pretty good color -- I do have to up the contrast more often than not in Paint Shop Pro, but that's not a big deal. The colors, if the light isn't that great, tend to be a little washed out, just like a regular camera.
Overall, I love my new camera and have found nothing to complain about. It has performed beautifully and it's easy to use. I recommend this camera to any newbie who wants a middle-of-the-line machine.