Kodak EasyShare DX 6490 - Expert Reviews

Pros: 10x optical zoom, EasyShare button

Cons: Focus hard to control

Verdict: This camera shows a lot of promise for the Kodak EasyShare range

Review summary: Kodak's EasyShare digital cameras have consistently proved to be among the easiest to use of any I've tested, and the DX6490 is no exception. The big news here though, is that the DX6490 also manages to be a very respectable "enthusiast" camera, with ...

Review summary: As you can see, the DX6490 fits right in the middle of the pack in terms of size and weight.

Pros: Good photo quality ; 10X optical zoom lens ; Large, high resolution LCD ; Electronic viewfinder actually useable in low light ; Many manual controls ; Flash sync port for external flash ; Hybrid AF system for low light focusing ; Very easy to use ; ...

Cons: Details in photos can look muddy, overprocessed ; photos tend to be soft, as well ; Some redeye, purple fringing ; Too easy to accidentally turn on camera ; No manual white balance or manual focus ; Limited image resolution/quality options

Verdict: The DX6490 uses the new KLIC-5001 battery, which has an impressive 6.3 Wh of power. Kodak estimates that you can take 125 - 210 photos per charge, which is about average. Like with all proprietary batteries, you can't just stuff in a couple of ...

Review summary: The Kodak DX6490 zoom digital camera is the most advanced EasyShare digital camera to date and provides stunning image quality thanks to a number of innovative features. It incorporates a high quality 10X optical zoom lens, an exclusive high-speed, ...

Verdict: With an MSRP of under $500 and a great deal of versatility, Kodak are offering a lot of value in the EasyShare DX6490. Usable by every member of your family, it will produce high-quality images of everything from family events, objects for sale at ...

Pros: 10X optical zoom ; manual exposure controls ; easy to use ; large LCD

Cons: No separate resolution and compression settings ; only three scene modes ; battery dies without sufficient warning ; image artifacts in red hues

Verdict: If you're willing to sacrifice image quality, this dSLR-style cam's good price, 10X zoom, and manual controls will probably appeal to you.