Compare Prices : Kodak EasyShare DX 7590

Review summary: The Kodak EasyShare DX7590 ($499) is the follow-up to the well-received DX6490 from last year. Some of the new features on the 7590 include:

Pros: Very good photo quality ; Large LCD, sharp EVF ; LCD and EVF usable in low light ; Many manual controls ; Flash sync port for external flash ; Supports conversion lenses ; Hybrid AF system for low light focusing ; EasyShare system makes it very easy ...

Cons: Details in photos can look muddy, overprocessed ; photos tend to be soft, as well ; No manual white balance or manual focus ; Image stabilization would be nice ; VGA movie mode, while nice, has a sluggish frame rate

Verdict: The usual warnings about proprietary batteries apply here. They're expensive ($30 each), and you can't just grab some AA alkalines off the shelf to get you through the rest of the day

Review summary: Getting down to the business of image captures, the Kodak was nothing short of impressive. At maximum quality, captured images were sharp and clear, while colours were clean and well pronounced. Capturing distant objects was also a piece of cake, ...

Pros: Sharp image captures, strong optical zoom, PictBridge support, well-priced, good LCD screen

Cons: A bit expensive, video capture could be better

Verdict: Kodak's EasyShare DX7590 is a top-drawer act that offers sharp still image captures and very strong optical zoom capabilities.

Pros: Sharp 5 megapixel image detail, 10X optical zoom

Cons: Shaky at maximum zoom, slow buffer times

Verdict: An easy-to-use camera that delivers versatile and adaptable functionality and performance.

Review summary: The Kodak Easyshare DX7590, is available for £252 / $448 (with printer dock) - the DX7590 is a SLR style 5 megapixel digital camera, with a 10x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 38-380mm on a 35mm camera), and a large 2.2" TFT screen. The camera is ...

Pros: Good colour Good macro mode Large 2.2" screen Very quick focusing Quick shutter response Slow zoom / quick zoom control Good video mode (MPEG4) Orientation sensor auto-rotates images Red-eye reduction can work well Easy to use Very low purple-fringing

Cons: Slightly soft / fuzzy images No Custom White Balance Delay zooming (in playback mode) Doesn't take AA batteries No way to access playback mode without the lens extending

Verdict: The Kodak Easyshare DX7590, has some appealing qualities, the 10x optical zoom lens, the large 2.2" screen, a 5 megapixel sensor, a good macro mode, and it's quick focusing and shot time, however due to the camera not having any form of image ...