Kodak DC290 Problems and ? on Trade Up

I have a Kodak DC 290 dc and was wondering if anyone else is having this
problem.

The exposure control for this camera has gone bad. It will on the first few
shots or more, will over expose.
The picture is all white except for a few highlights that are barely
visible. The flash will not work in conditions that used to fire it.
Sometimes if I power off remove batteries and flash card and then reinsert
them and power up I will get maybe one firing ....maybe 3 or 4...when I
start shooting.

Sometimes if I am in display mode on LCD and aim the camera towards a bright
source such as the sky(not into the sun) it will catch itself and expose
correctly for a few shots after that.

I was also wondering if the trade up program is still in effect.

Thanks,
Dan

Greetings Dan,

Sorry to hear about your trouble. Sounds as though you need some help with
repair. The camera can still be serviced if you like. If not, it does
qualify for the tradein program.

Actually, the program has been setup as an alternative to having a product
repaired or if you simply decided to upgrade from a previous model. This
program allows you to trade your current camera in for one of the cameras or
bundles listed below. All camera models and bundles available in the
Trade-in Program are refurbished class B cameras. The cameras are fully
tested and warranted for 1 year from purchase. The refurbished models being
shipped are full retail pack-out class B's, included with manuals, cables,
and software.

KODAK EASYSHARE DX6340 Zoom Digital Camera
* 3.1 megapixel resolution, with 4X optical zoom, 3.5X Advanced Digital
Zoom.
* Modes include: auto, portrait, landscape, night, sport, macro, and movie.
* Internal memory storage: 16 MB, external storage: MMC/SD removable card
slot.

KODAK EASYSHARE printer dock 6000 / 4000
* Continuous tone thermal dye transfer. (Completely archival)
* 90 sec. printing.
* Direct printing from camera.
* Charges battery pack (included) in-camera in less than 3 hours.
* One-button picture transfer.

KODAK EASYSHARE DX4530 Zoom Digital Camera
* 5.0 megapixel resolution, with 3X optical zoom, 3.3X Advanced Digital
Zoom.
* Modes include: auto, portrait, landscape, night, sport, macro, and movie.
* Internal memory storage: 32 MB, external storage: MMC/SD removable card
slot.

Follow the link below for complete information on the camera model
specifications.

www.kodak.com/go/digitalcamera

KODAK EASYSHARE DX6340 Zoom Digital Camera with EASYSHARE Camera Dock 6000:
$199.00

KODAK EASYSHARE DX6340 Zoom Digital Camera with EASYSHARE printer dock 6000:
$279.00

KODAK EASYSHARE DX4530 Zoom Digital Camera: $219.00

KODAK EASYSHARE DX4530 Zoom Digital Camera with EASYSHARE printer dock 6000:
$299.00

Prices do not include tax or shipping and handling. Applicable sales tax,
plus shipping and handling cost of $10.95 will be added.

Note: Camera models, bundles and prices are subject to change at any time.
Please contact a representative for the most up-to-date information.

The process will take up to 5 to 7 business days, from the date the repair
center receives your camera.

If you have any further questions please contact us at 1-800-235-6325 and
ask for help, or just let me know and I will follow through for you.
Although the DC290 was the best model we offered in its time, there are a
great many new features in our cameras that are significant improvments.
Although not on the list of options, I would look at the newest DX7590 if
you need a camera that has the most and advanced features.

Talk to you soon, Dan,

Ron Baird
Eastman Kodak Company

"Huh" wrote in message
...
I have a Kodak DC 290 dc and was wondering if anyone else is having this
problem.

The exposure control for this camera has gone bad. It will on the first
few
shots or more, will over expose.
The picture is all white except for a few highlights that are barely
visible. The flash will not work in conditions that used to fire it.
Sometimes if I power off remove batteries and flash card and then reinsert
them and power up I will get maybe one firing ....maybe 3 or 4...when I
start shooting.

Sometimes if I am in display mode on LCD and aim the camera towards a
bright
source such as the sky(not into the sun) it will catch itself and expose
correctly for a few shots after that.

I was also wondering if the trade up program is still in effect.

Thanks,
Dan

Greetings Dan,

Sorry to hear about your trouble. Sounds as though you need some help with
repair. The camera can still be serviced if you like. If not, it does
qualify for the tradein program.

Actually, the program has been setup as an alternative to having a product
repaired or if you simply decided to upgrade from a previous model. This
program allows you to trade your current camera in for one of the cameras or
bundles listed below. All camera models and bundles available in the
Trade-in Program are refurbished class B cameras. The cameras are fully
tested and warranted for 1 year from purchase. The refurbished models being
shipped are full retail pack-out class B's, included with manuals, cables,
and software.

KODAK EASYSHARE DX6340 Zoom Digital Camera
* 3.1 megapixel resolution, with 4X optical zoom, 3.5X Advanced Digital
Zoom.
* Modes include: auto, portrait, landscape, night, sport, macro, and movie.
* Internal memory storage: 16 MB, external storage: MMC/SD removable card
slot.

KODAK EASYSHARE printer dock 6000 / 4000
* Continuous tone thermal dye transfer. (Completely archival)
* 90 sec. printing.
* Direct printing from camera.
* Charges battery pack (included) in-camera in less than 3 hours.
* One-button picture transfer.

KODAK EASYSHARE DX4530 Zoom Digital Camera
* 5.0 megapixel resolution, with 3X optical zoom, 3.3X Advanced Digital
Zoom.
* Modes include: auto, portrait, landscape, night, sport, macro, and movie.
* Internal memory storage: 32 MB, external storage: MMC/SD removable card
slot.

Follow the link below for complete information on the camera model
specifications.

www.kodak.com/go/digitalcamera

KODAK EASYSHARE DX6340 Zoom Digital Camera with EASYSHARE Camera Dock 6000:
$199.00

KODAK EASYSHARE DX6340 Zoom Digital Camera with EASYSHARE printer dock 6000:
$279.00

KODAK EASYSHARE DX4530 Zoom Digital Camera: $219.00

KODAK EASYSHARE DX4530 Zoom Digital Camera with EASYSHARE printer dock 6000:
$299.00

Prices do not include tax or shipping and handling. Applicable sales tax,
plus shipping and handling cost of $10.95 will be added.

Note: Camera models, bundles and prices are subject to change at any time.
Please contact a representative for the most up-to-date information.

The process will take up to 5 to 7 business days, from the date the repair
center receives your camera.

If you have any further questions please contact us at 1-800-235-6325 and
ask for help, or just let me know and I will follow through for you.
Although the DC290 was the best model we offered in its time, there are a
great many new features in our cameras that are significant improvments.
Although not on the list of options, I would look at the newest DX7590 if
you need a camera that has the most and advanced features.

Talk to you soon, Dan,

Ron Baird
Eastman Kodak Company

"Huh" wrote in message
...
I have a Kodak DC 290 dc and was wondering if anyone else is having this
problem.

The exposure control for this camera has gone bad. It will on the first
few
shots or more, will over expose.
The picture is all white except for a few highlights that are barely
visible. The flash will not work in conditions that used to fire it.
Sometimes if I power off remove batteries and flash card and then reinsert
them and power up I will get maybe one firing ....maybe 3 or 4...when I
start shooting.

Sometimes if I am in display mode on LCD and aim the camera towards a
bright
source such as the sky(not into the sun) it will catch itself and expose
correctly for a few shots after that.

I was also wondering if the trade up program is still in effect.

Thanks,
Dan