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Kodak DX6490

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User ratings:
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3.3 out of 5
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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7 editorial reviews
If you don't mind just average photos, the DX7590 will appeal to snapshooters looking for more control.Read more
Kodak has today announced the 10x optical zoom, 4 megapixel DX6490. This camera is Kodak's first foray into the big zoom SLR-like prosumer category, priced at $499 it's certainly competitive. The 'Schneider-Kreuznach' lens provides an equivelant focal length range of 38 to 380 mm with a maximum aperture of F2.8 to F3.7, interestingly it also has a dual speed zoom mechanism which should be useful for quickly zooming and then applying subtle adjustment.Read more
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Pros

  • Image transfer and printing are easy
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • prints are instantly dry

Cons

  • Recycle time was mediocre
  • Limited QuickTime video capabilities
  • no manual focus capability

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 4 Mpx
  • 2304, 1728 px
  • 3.7
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 2.2 in
  • no

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Kodak DX6490 - Pros & Cons

Kodak DX6490

Pros

  • Image transfer and printing are easy
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • prints are instantly dry
  • durable
  • and even waterproof
  • solid and well-built
  • Colors were bright and saturated and exposures generally
  • Customer Service Great customer service response
  • It is fast enough for candid shots
  • great color rendition and is dead easy to use
  • excellent and the program is easy and flawless in use

Cons

  • Recycle time was mediocre
  • Limited QuickTime video capabilities
  • no manual focus capability
  • Image quality merely acceptable
  • Noise was a problem at higher ISO settings
  • toward the middle--photos lack detail in dark areas and
  • purple fringing around highlights and noise at higher ISO settings
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  • the lens barrel only extends one inch after powering up the camera
  • Kodak docking system and Easyshare software
  • compression rate is not an issue with me

Kodak DX6490 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.2 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
4 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2304 x 1728 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Kodak DX6490 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors4.0 Mpx
Effective pixels4.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution2304 x 1728 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom10.0 x
Digital zoom3.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture3.7
Focal length equiv38 - 380
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range23.62 in
Macro focus range4.72 in
Image stabiliserNo
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed16.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay10.0 s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4.9
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Fill-in Flash
External flashyes
Continuous drive3.0 fps
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options10
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage16.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version1.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes
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Image
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum800
White balance presets4
Custom white balanceno
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.2 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots153000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
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Videography features
Maximum resolution320 x 240 px
Video recordingyes
Max frame rate (highest resolution)20.0 fps
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Dimensions
Weight11.89 oz
Width3.92 in
Height3.2 in
Depth3.15 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensoryes

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Kodak DX6490 Kodak - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Based on 7 reviews
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Kodak DX6490 Kodak EasyShare DX
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CNET
Published: 28.10.2004
Kodak EasyShare DX

If you don't mind just average photos, the DX7590 will appeal to snapshooters looking for more control.

Kodak DX6490 Kodak DX6490 - 10x zoom
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DPReview
Published: 19.08.2003
Kodak DX6490 - 10x zoom

Kodak has today announced the 10x optical zoom, 4 megapixel DX6490. This camera is Kodak's first foray into the big zoom SLR-like prosumer category, priced at $499 it's certainly competitive. The 'Schneider-Kreuznach' lens provides an equivelant focal length range of 38 to 380 mm with a maximum aperture of F2.8 to F3.7, interestingly it also has a dual speed zoom mechanism which should be useful for quickly zooming and then applying subtle adjustment.

Kodak DX6490 digitalphotouser.co.uk
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digitalphotouser.co.uk
Kodak DX6490 Kodak EasyShare DX6490
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ProductReview.com.au
Kodak EasyShare DX6490

Kodak EasyShare DX6490 (Compact Camera): 5 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Kodak DX6490 Kodak EasyShare DX6490 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 3.8 out of 5 - 16 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Camera News and Reviews
Kodak EasyShare DX6490 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 3.8 out of 5 - 16 reviews - photographyreview.com

Kodak EasyShare DX6490 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 3.8 out of 5 - 16 reviews - photographyreview.com

Kodak DX6490 Kodak DX6490 Review - Steve's Digicams
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steves-digicams.com
Kodak DX6490 Review - Steve's Digicams

Features & Controls The DX6490 is equipped with a high-quality Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 10X optical zoom lens with a focal range of 6.3-63.2mm (38 - 380 mm equivalent in 35mm format). The aperture range is f/2.8 - 8.0 in wide angle and from f/3.7 - 8.0 in telephoto. The autofocus range

Kodak DX6490 Kodak EasyShare DX6490
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PCMag UK
Published: 18.08.2011
Kodak EasyShare DX6490
4.0

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