Kodak EasyShare DX 7590 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Good metering and colour capture, the 38-380mm 10x zoom Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon lens, it's easy to use with good specification.

Cons: Noisy images in shadow areas or low light and image compression removes detail

Verdict: Kodak's range of EasyShare digital models gets a new flagship in the DX7590, which plays host to quality optics, it's easy to use yet question marks remain over the image quality particularly for larger prints.

Review summary: This is plenty of camera, but has it got it all?

Verdict: PROS: Large 10x zoom in a relatively compact body. Easy manual features. CONS: Slow. Some cheap components.

Review summary: Kodak, fresh from nearly tying Sony in overall digital camera market share, has released the DX7590, a digital SLR with 5 megapixels resolution, a fast 10x optical zoom, a 38-380mm Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon lens, and a 2.2-inch LCD screen around ...

Review summary: The 5-megapixel Kodak EasyShare DX7590 aims to satisfy with its SLR-like styling and Schneider-Kreuznach 10x optical zoom lens. The DX7590 boasts the highest number of megapixels in the $499.95 price range. The camera body is boxier than most digital ...

Pros: Large 2.2-inch LCD screen, Easy share button and simplistic controls, 10x optical zoom, 5 megapixels, Comfortable, stable grip for right hand

Cons: Boxy look, 12 fps movie mode, No custom white balance setting, Poor handling of noise

Verdict: The Kodak EasyShare DX7590 packs a load of features into a relatively compact 12.3 ounces. The 10x optical zoom lens, flash accessory connector, and 32MB of internal memory launch this camera into the ranks with higher end models.

Review summary: Almost a year after Kodak announced its first 10x zoom camera, the DX6490, in August this year it announced its new flagship digital camera and second 10x zoom model, the 5 megapixel EasyShare DX7590. The SLR-styled camera boasts a Schneider-Kreuznach ...

Pros: Nice color, generally very good exposure, Versatile 38-380mm zoom range, Very compact, Good handling, Good flash performance, Good white balance in most situations, Large, bright LCD screen, High resolution EVF, Both screen and EVF work well in low ...

Cons: Not very high resolution - lack of fine detail, Slightly soft images, Over-aggressive noise reduction at ISO 160+, Some problems with high contrast/wide dynamic range scenes, Occasional exposure problems, Lack of image stabilisation limits use of long ...

Verdict: The DX7590 is a camera that rewards those prepared to take the time to learn how to use all its functions and to work around its foibles - you start getting better and better pictures the more you use it.