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Kodak DX7630 or HP 945 ?
I'm confused between buying either one of those two...
What is better about the Kodak DX7630 is - 6.1 megapixels (HP is 5.3mp - is there much difference, really?) - full manual control over exposure (can set both shutter and aperture - I like this a lot, has anyone experimented with it?) - up to 64 seconds shutter speed - newer model, more so than the HP 945 - smaller and lighter than the HP 945 - reportedly metal (HP plastic?) What is better with the HP 945 - highly praised image quality, won a DIMA 2004 for this (does anyone know how the Kodak compares in image quality? - yes i have seen reviews but i would like to hear from you too) - uses AA batteries (good point, though not sure how much it should matter - Kodak says its battery should last more than 300 hi-res shots) - x8 optical zoom (Kodak only x3) - built-in lens cap (Kodak uses a lens cap) What do you guys think? did i miss anything? which one would you buy? why? (p.s. they are priced about the same to me) thanks |
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Kodak DX7630 or HP 945 ?
Okay it seems PC magazine is critical of the Kodak DX7630 where it counts (pun intended) "Resolution more in line with a 4-megapixel camera, not the 6MP that it is." "We would have liked the DX7630 a lot more if it had done better in our PC Labs tests, however. The photos we made were certainly acceptable, but the camera performed more like a 4MP model, although you pay a premium in price and file size for its higher pixel count." I guess this settles it. It's the widely-praised-for-image-quality HP 945 that'll be the one. |
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The Kodak 6490 It uses proprietary batteries. |
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Kodak DX7630 or HP 945 ?
Hi Mike,
Sorry I did not have the chance to reply till today, on vacation for a couple of days. Personally, when I want to buy something like a digital camera I always weigh the features that I want now and what I might in the future. I also consider what is offered by the manufacturer, but do not base my choice on those claims alone. I do consider: Reliability - it is important to me that the camera I do choose is going to be reliable Support - when I need support I want quality support With those satisfied, I then move on to the features of the camera I want or believe I may want in the future, i.e. imager size, zoom, optics, flash, and manual controls. If it has what I want, then I move on to special features like external flash options (I do like that feature). It seems you have done the same as noted in your list. Finally, I always try to get a feel for the camera by visiting a store location that has the cameras on hand and that I can review directly. Or, possibly, if I have a friend or acquaintance that has the camera or one that is very similar, I try to review it and use it if possible so I can get a feel for its operation. Of course, I also consider the money, i.e. is it inside my budget. Considering the cameras you have noted, I would likely choose the Kodak DX7630, not because I work for them, but because it has more features and options, i.e. manual controls. Of course, I know the support is terrific. :-) Talk to you soon, Mike, good luck with your choice. Ron Baird Eastman Kodak Company "Mike Henley" wrote in message om... I'm confused between buying either one of those two... What is better about the Kodak DX7630 is - 6.1 megapixels (HP is 5.3mp - is there much difference, really?) - full manual control over exposure (can set both shutter and aperture - I like this a lot, has anyone experimented with it?) - up to 64 seconds shutter speed - newer model, more so than the HP 945 - smaller and lighter than the HP 945 - reportedly metal (HP plastic?) What is better with the HP 945 - highly praised image quality, won a DIMA 2004 for this (does anyone know how the Kodak compares in image quality? - yes i have seen reviews but i would like to hear from you too) - uses AA batteries (good point, though not sure how much it should matter - Kodak says its battery should last more than 300 hi-res shots) - x8 optical zoom (Kodak only x3) - built-in lens cap (Kodak uses a lens cap) What do you guys think? did i miss anything? which one would you buy? why? (p.s. they are priced about the same to me) thanks |
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Kodak DX7630 or HP 945 ?
Hi Mike,
Sorry I did not have the chance to reply till today, on vacation for a couple of days. Personally, when I want to buy something like a digital camera I always weigh the features that I want now and what I might in the future. I also consider what is offered by the manufacturer, but do not base my choice on those claims alone. I do consider: Reliability - it is important to me that the camera I do choose is going to be reliable Support - when I need support I want quality support With those satisfied, I then move on to the features of the camera I want or believe I may want in the future, i.e. imager size, zoom, optics, flash, and manual controls. If it has what I want, then I move on to special features like external flash options (I do like that feature). It seems you have done the same as noted in your list. Finally, I always try to get a feel for the camera by visiting a store location that has the cameras on hand and that I can review directly. Or, possibly, if I have a friend or acquaintance that has the camera or one that is very similar, I try to review it and use it if possible so I can get a feel for its operation. Of course, I also consider the money, i.e. is it inside my budget. Considering the cameras you have noted, I would likely choose the Kodak DX7630, not because I work for them, but because it has more features and options, i.e. manual controls. Of course, I know the support is terrific. :-) Talk to you soon, Mike, good luck with your choice. Ron Baird Eastman Kodak Company "Mike Henley" wrote in message om... I'm confused between buying either one of those two... What is better about the Kodak DX7630 is - 6.1 megapixels (HP is 5.3mp - is there much difference, really?) - full manual control over exposure (can set both shutter and aperture - I like this a lot, has anyone experimented with it?) - up to 64 seconds shutter speed - newer model, more so than the HP 945 - smaller and lighter than the HP 945 - reportedly metal (HP plastic?) What is better with the HP 945 - highly praised image quality, won a DIMA 2004 for this (does anyone know how the Kodak compares in image quality? - yes i have seen reviews but i would like to hear from you too) - uses AA batteries (good point, though not sure how much it should matter - Kodak says its battery should last more than 300 hi-res shots) - x8 optical zoom (Kodak only x3) - built-in lens cap (Kodak uses a lens cap) What do you guys think? did i miss anything? which one would you buy? why? (p.s. they are priced about the same to me) thanks |
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Kodak DX7630 or HP 945 ?
:-) Talk to you soon, Mike, good luck with your choice. Ron Baird Eastman Kodak Company Hi Ron, Thanks for declaring your "conflict of interests" in your signature :-) I have already gone with the HP. The use of proprietary battereis in the Kodak camera was a strong factor against it; I have ordered 3 sets of 4-AA 2300mAh rechargeable NIMH batteries that should give me ample operating and shooting time. |
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Kodak DX7630 or HP 945 ?
The DX7630 is a great camera, but it would be even greater without that
stupid proprietary battery. It is a real pain, compared to throwing a few AA's in the camera. "Sabineellen" wrote in message ... :-) Talk to you soon, Mike, good luck with your choice. Ron Baird Eastman Kodak Company Hi Ron, Thanks for declaring your "conflict of interests" in your signature :-) I have already gone with the HP. The use of proprietary battereis in the Kodak camera was a strong factor against it; I have ordered 3 sets of 4-AA 2300mAh rechargeable NIMH batteries that should give me ample operating and shooting time. |
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Kodak DX7630 or HP 945 ?
Hi Sabine Ellen,
Good luck with your new camera, digital is lots of fun and very rewarding. You have made a good decision on rechargeable batteries, and the new 2300 mAh batteries should provide lots of power. Talk to you soon, Ron Baird Eastman Kodak Company "Sabineellen" wrote in message ... :-) Talk to you soon, Mike, good luck with your choice. Ron Baird Eastman Kodak Company Hi Ron, Thanks for declaring your "conflict of interests" in your signature :-) I have already gone with the HP. The use of proprietary battereis in the Kodak camera was a strong factor against it; I have ordered 3 sets of 4-AA 2300mAh rechargeable NIMH batteries that should give me ample operating and shooting time. |
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