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| Date Reviewed: 09/09/2005 |
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Strengths: Very nice camera
Weaknesses: Have yet to discover any
Summary: I am very impressed with this camera. I bought it online, which was a little scary but when it came in the original Kodak box, all was well. I was trying to choose between the 7590 and the 6490. Read reviews about both and the 7590 won, hands down. The book recommends a tripod for a lot of photos but I do just as well without. The point and shoot technology is tremendous. Some reviews were negative about unclear, blurry, having to remove additional lenses before turning off, but I think those were the people that wanted a $3000 camera for $300. Perfect camera for beginner to intermediate.
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| Date Reviewed: 11/09/2005 |
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Strengths: The best thing i liked about this camera, Smoothness of ZOOM control, which you hardly find in any other camera.Zoom movement is slow and steady.
Weaknesses: Not yet revealed, but R&D is ongoing :-)
Summary: If you are using this camera for the very first time and if you are a beginer in photography then dont forget to increase the flash compensation duing the night time.Otherwise you would find dark pictures with flash in default "Auto" settings.
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| Date Reviewed: 06/26/2006 |
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Strengths: Ease of use, lens quality, speed, smooth telephoto transition, number of features and modes.
Weaknesses: after 18 months of use, I cannot complain about this camera at all!
Summary: After 60+ years of 35mm photography, the dx7590 is my third digital camera. It is an absolute pleasure to use. I do not have any problems getting 230 pictures on one battery charge. I use the electronic view finder exclusively outdoors in the bright light. The camera's turn around speed is as good as anything I have seen. I am amazed at the detail that I can get on my pictures. It is easily the best camera, not the most expensive, that I have ever used and the results make me feel like a pro. This is the best money that I have ever spent, and I bought the camera at its most expensive time. No regrets, 18 months of fun.Too bad that it is no longer be manufactured. Buy the refurbs. I have reccommended this to several friends. Everyone is happy!
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| Date Reviewed: 06/04/2006 |
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Strengths: Ease of use
Great Pictures
Weaknesses: None
Summary: I have used this camera for over a year now & find it to be everything I wanted in a digital camera. I purchased a 1GB card which gives me over 400 shots @ 5 MP. Picture quality is outstanding. Recommend this camera for anyone just starting out because of ease of use for first timers. Camera has a real good battery that holds up real good. You can't go wrong with this camera. The only bad thing about this camera is that it doesn't have any ISO which would be a BIG plus. Over all this is one great camera.
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| Date Reviewed: 07/09/2006 |
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Strengths: 10X optical zoom, realistic color, variety of tools to help you determine best light, focus, etc.
Weaknesses: A little bit of an awkward shape for some people, but I don't mind its size.
Summary: I researched what camera to buy for a few weeks before I settled on this Kodak DX7590. I've had conformation from serious and professional photographers that this is a very nice digital camera for anyone from a beginner to someone who uses much more specialize equipment but occasionally needs a point and click tool to get quick shots. I really appreciate the 10X optical zoom since I got used to this feature on my Panasonic digital camcorder. I have pretty good luck just staying very still when using the zoom. After several months of using the automatic controls, I'm now ready to explore the various manual controls. Virtually anyone who appreciates the zoom and 5 mp at a great price will like this camera. However, if having a smaller, pocket-sized camera is what you want, you may have to go to something else (and settle for about 3X optical zoom).
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| Date Reviewed: 10/26/2005 |
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 DFarley -- Maryland Strengths: Clear pics; good color rendition; like dock, so far; modes and settings are quite adequate for me, an advanced amateur. Except for the small button size it is very easy to use.
Weaknesses: Buttons so minute you have to use your fingernails to push. Manual is far too brief, (recycled paper to boot). Umpty languages not necessary...would rather have more info.
Summary: This was a definite inprovement to my original DC210 Zoom. The use of a monopod helps with the zoom focus. Am quite neutral on recommending this vs. other makes and models.
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| Date Reviewed: 09/22/2004 |
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Strengths: Great picture quality, easy to use, great zoom.
Weaknesses: Auto focus is a little slow
Summary: Went back and forth on what camera to purchase. Had decided on the 6490 but, the 7590 was released as we were making our decision. For the difference in cost, the 5 megapix was attractive. Purchased online along with Epson Picturemate printer and they even price matched other sites. Have used the camera for about a week now, mostly in auto mode. Nice feature is the portrait mode for more close ups. Very happy with quality and ease of use. Internal memory holds about 18 shots in fine mode. Camera picture review and menu are easy to navigate. Very easy to pick up and use without reading manual but, reccommend reading to realize full capacity.
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| Date Reviewed: 12/26/2004 |
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Strengths: 10x Optical zoom very useful and convenient.
Easy to use right out of the box.
Perfect pictures very time on auto mode.
Powerful flash w/ very good exposure.
Weaknesses: Software to save pictures into folders on your hard drive may take a while to learn.
Summary: I have been using 35mm SLR for 10 yrs+ and was ready for a digital camera but not yet ready to purchase a good/expensive Digital SLR. After several months of research, I decided on this model. I took it for a test run during my 1 week vacation in the Carribeans few months ago and at home since then.
Battery life is limited by how much zoom and flash you use.
Convenient off/on button will allow the rotating mode switch to last longer.
The toggle switch allows you to run through menu options quickly and easily.
Having a docking station (included) is convenient for charging battery and transferring pictures to your computer.
The large LCD screen was helpful but hard to see on sunny days at the beach (I think this is a typical problem of all LCD screens).
I wanted a camera w/ manual over-ride w/ speed and aperture priority. Opening the aperture wide open did not minimize the depth of view as much as I would have liked as compared to a SLR.
This camera has capabilities to add on wide angle lens (about 28mm) and adapter for use w/ filters such as graduated-ND and polarizer (however, I did not have a chance to purchase these add-ons prior to my vacation).
It would be nice to have manual control of the zoom lens.
After 3 months of use, I still have not used all the functions on this camera.
Overall this camera is excellent and offers so much capabilities for its price.
For the novice and average users, I don't think you will ever out grow this camera.
For the more seasoned photographers, I think this camera will allow you to push it to its maximum capabilities while saving up for the D-SLR.
Happy shooting.... :)
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| Date Reviewed: 12/19/2004 |
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Strengths: Ease of use, high quality shots, GREAT Easyshare software.
Weaknesses: Not for "basic" users - works best for those willing to learn the "gadgety" features that make it a great camera. I would like a hand strap.
Summary: I purchased the DX7590 as an upgrade from my previous Kokak DX6440 (that was only about 18 months old). My decision to upgrade was based mostly on the AWESOME 10x optical zoom on the 7590. Anyone who wants quality digital pictures (especially family/kid pictures where you can't always get to the front of the gym, etc) will find the 10x zoom the only way to succeed! While the zoom easily outruns the flash, I have found that using a flash in indoor sodium light venues results in dark pictures anyway - but using the auto or night setting without any flash allows the camera to make adjustments that result in exceptional quality photos.
The 7590 allows you to have much greater control over the camera. The separate on/off button allows the "photo selector" dial to be left in the most used position which will definitely result in the camera lasting longer. The separate button to switch between the viewfinder/LCD screen is also a plus. While separating these functions leads to "more buttons" to learn, once you find them you should agree that they make use more simple. Another example of this is the "open flash" button. While at first I thought this an inconvenience (it doesn't ever automatically pop up), I later found that it prevented those inadvertent flash fires I had with the 6440 when the only way to have the flash "off" was to press the flash button 4 times. With the 7590, if you intend to use the flash you just hit the button to open it and then have the same choices (auto, fill, red-eye) as usual.
While the 7590 is not designed to be the smallest digital out there, the increased size is very modest for the features you pick up and any weight gain is unnoticable. The camera is very well balanced. I will be looking for an after-market hand strap to replace the neck strap that comes with the camera.
The photos are very good in my estimation. The Kodak Easyshare software (with a little learning) makes transferring photos, separating them into folders/albums, and printing or e-mailing them (in addition to charging the camera) very simple. Take the time to learn how to organize your photos into folders before you use it too much to save the work or moving them later. Once you find the system you want to use - stick with it. The software will do all the work and you should always be able to find your shots. The time to "store" the image (while it is written to storage and you have to wait to take the next shot) is 1-3 seconds at the highest resolution - which seems to be normal for most 5+MP cameras. The 7590 does offer a "burst" setting which will take 5 shots in quick succession (2 per second) to get around this for situations like a wedding party running out or such that you want to get multiple shots quickly. The 7590 also offers another great spin on this idea where you can hold the button and continually take 2 shots per second for up to 15 seconds (30 shots), and when you release the button it only saves the last 4 shots.
The viewfinder information data is more detailed than I will ever use as is the manual settings available through use of an easy to use dial in front of the shutter button. This camera seems to offer as much opportunity for detail as you want to learn to use. It will however do a fine job of taking basic photos in very high quality while providing the 10x optical zoom that if you have ever had a 3x zoom camera, you always wished you had.
Be careful of some internet resellers who offer the "white box" version of this unit - always be sure you are buying an unopened "retail box" version. This is probably not an issue if you stick with the trusted Pricegrabber e-tailers but it is always important to make sure.
I would definitely choose the Koday DX7590 for a high quality digital camera with great ease of use and more features than I will ever need.
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| Date Reviewed: 10/19/2004 |
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Strengths: user friendly, more features than I imagined, big LCD display to view pictures,
Weaknesses: It is hard to grip it and hold it still, not many other complaints.
Summary: I love to take pictures, I am not a professional. I love how easy this camera is to use and how I can shoot the pictures and then look at the LCD and review my pictures and tell exactly what I did. What the shutter speed, aperture, iso is at. It also views for you when you take the picture or you can push that display off of your camera. I like the green light that tells you that you are already to take the picture. The red light when you have a problem. I love the lock feature on the pictures so that they don't actually get deleted. I have come to love this camera more and more everyday. There are still things I am learning about it that I just love. I would recommend this camera to anyone.
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| Date Reviewed: 09/23/2004 |
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Strengths: Great Zoom and quality of the images!!
Weaknesses: There is no image stablizer... The pictures are easy to get blurry especially while using the max zoom...
Summary: 2004-09-24 09:28:43 It is almost hassle-free to take a great picture with this camera. I brought it to my bird-watching and by using the 10X zoom and 5 MPs, I took a lot of great close-up pictures. The camera is very sensitive to the effects of the motion. I suggest using a tripod to avoid this problem. Overall, I enjoy it very much!
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| Date Reviewed: 09/24/2004 |
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Strengths: 2.2" display, 10x optical zoom, ease of use of camera and software
Weaknesses: No image stabilization, no manual focus, does not do 30 fps movies
Summary: I searched for the perfect digital camera for several weeks and finally decided on the DX7590 because the price was right. Look, feel, weight, and design of the camera also were factors in my decision. There are better 10-12x zoom cameras out there, but none that are as affordable and as easy to use as this one. Kodak should've called it "EasyUse". I've taken over 100 pictures thus far and have been very pleased with their quality.
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| Date Reviewed: 12/13/2004 |
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Strengths: Easy to operate, outstanding zoom, great general pictures, as well as lots of control of detailed functions, outstanding battery life, 3:2 Ratio in case you want to have pictures printed 4"x6"
Weaknesses: None
Summary: I upgraded from the 6490 to this model, and love it just as much as the 6490. I wanted a little more control over shutter speed, and those type of features, as well as the 5.0 Megapixal. I also do a lot of 3:2 ratio pictures, and those are a whopping 4.4 Megapixel. A great camera for anyone who wants 10X optical zoom.
This is my 4th digital camera, and I swear by Kodak. It takes great "everyday pictures" in low light, or bright light....it allows you to just point and shoot if you want, or if you are more familiar with a camera, give you lots of control.
I found the auto focus to be better than the 6490, and it even auto recommends flash if you don't have the flash turned on.
This isn't a tiny pocket sized camera, you simply can't get one that has this type of zoom that small, but it is still small for its size. The 5 Megapixel is more than enough for 8 x 10 picture or larger. A definate upgrade from the 6490 model, for someone who wants a little more control, or wants the extra megapixel!
Some have complained about the lack of internal memory, but get real. It has enough for some 30 pictures, but 99% of you will want at least a memory card (or two). I have a 512 M, as well as a back-up 256 M. I found that I can take around 200 pictures with the 256 meg card. The battery is the same as the 6490, and you can easily get 200+ pictures from a single charge.
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| Date Reviewed: 10/15/2004 |
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Strengths: 10x optical zoom; excellent quality photos; very easy to use software; comes with dock; lightweight for size; 2.2" display
Weaknesses: don't like using lens cap cover...that's all I can think of!
Summary: The Kodak DX7590 is an excellent camera. I was looking for a camera with a good zoom and lots of features. I was a little hesitant because of it's size compared to the other ones on the market, but I think the size is actually a good thing. It is really comfortable to hold and lightweight. I am so glad I made the decision to purchase this one!
I can't say enough good things about this camera. It is easy to use right out of the box. I was able to take excellent quality pictures using Auto mode. There are 21 scene/color modes and you can even customize your aperature and exposure/flash settings.
The dock and software it comes with are incredible! You can create albums, send photos via email, and upload photos to ofoto.com quickly and easily. With the software, you can also do cropping, zooming, red eye reduction, and special effects. This camera is well worth the money!
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| Date Reviewed: 11/03/2004 |
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Strengths: Awesome optical zoom, great LCD, all the extra manual and creative control features, great picture quality and resolution.
Weaknesses: Low light pictures can be grainy or unfocused, we get a lot of unfocused pictures, which is partly user error, but the focus is a little slow sometimes, not the fastest camera (frame to frame)
Summary: I previously owned the DX6490 which was also a great camera, but when i saw that they upgraded the pixels on the DX7590 and upgraded the controls and firmware i had to go out and get it. it's a great little camera, my wife and i love it. Batter life is great, manual/creative controls and access to them is great, and the pictures are great. i highly recommend this camera!
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