Customer Reviews
This is a terrific camera 
2006-11-25
I happened to see this while I was browsing for accessories. I can't believe it is still available. I bought mine back in, I think Spring '04. I'd had an older digital and it was time to upgrade. After much searching and reading, I settled on this camera. I have not been disappointed. Even though it is 4 megapixels and I have it set down to about 3.2, I get beautiful, clear, sharp pictures-still. The difference I have found is in the lens. The German made Schneider, Kreuznach lens (not sure of the sp here)makes a world of difference in the picture quality. I've looked at newer camera's (more megapixels) and of course noted the lens type, but to tell you the truth, this little 6440 gets such great quality I can't quite justify getting a new one.
Even on it's normal auto setting I am able to catch action shots of my granddaughter sliding and swinging, even water mid-air. I haven't even bothered with the action setting.
The only complaint I have, and it really doesn't qualify as one, is the telephoto shots are blurred- I get around that when editing in zooming and cropping, and when I take several shots in a row (not needing burst) the shutter speed slows down. A good choice still for a point and shooter and for great vacation pics.
2008--I still have this camera although I have looked at newer models with higher megapixels. I worked out the telephoto thing, I have to hold still, and then it usually turns out clear and sharp. In comparing it with the newer models this camera is still outstanding. Just on auto it takes crystal clear, sharp and detailed action shots. I recently went to a Pow Wow and caught beautiful action shots of the dancing, everyone commented on how professional they looked, like a postcard. And I'm no photographer. And the color it captures is wonderful. I friends and relatives who have picked up I think the Z1012, and mine is better. So other than he low pixels not making good enlargements, I'm not giving it up.
Great Price For Advanced Options 2005-09-17
The camera was just what I was looking for. My daughter had to have the option to change F Stop on a digital camera for a class she is taking at school. This camera for under $400 was the only one we could find at a decent price with this option. Thanks Guaranteedtech (seller on Amazon), Kodak, and Amazon. I am very pleased with the camera.
Poor Quality 
2005-06-15
We have had this camera for one year and it worked great for the first few months, but even then the shutter would not open all the way and we would get part of the shutter in the pictures. We have had to replace the battery door which broke at about 4 months and now the camera will not charge in the docking station. In order to fix the problem Kodak says it will cost over $100. Regular AA batteries do not last long enough. I would recommend you purchase another brand.
Very disappointed with customer service 
2005-03-24
I own this camera since June 04. Some time ago it suddenly
started to do following strange thing: When I review
the taken pictures on the display of the camera, each picture
appears very blurred. Then, from the top to the bottom it starts
to `clear' itself. There is like a horizontal line, which runs
from the top to the bottom of the display, and after the line is through, the picture is ok.
The fist time I called the Kodak's technical service, the person told that there is something wrong with the camera and instructed me how to send it to the repair shop. I did - they sent it back, not repaired. After the second time sending it to the repair shop, - again - they didn't fix anything. The Kodak and the repair shop people told me, that this is normal by this particular Kodak model and they cannot do anything. They simply brushed me off.
But I know, it wasn't there from the beginning, i.e. it cannot be normal, and I never saw anything like that on any other cameras. The Kodak customer service is a disaster!
Excellent Camera, Great Pictures come easy! 2005-01-22
I was really supprise by the quality of the picture, the reaction speed, and the easy operation of this camera. First, It is solidly built, doesn't look cheap at all. Second, it is very easy to operate, I didn't even bother to read manual. Third, it has very quick response, not only swift in startup, but also quick in focus and fire. Most important, after I shot around, the pictures came out all very good, sharply focused with vivid colors. Very very few bad shot. It sometimes give me more good shots than my $1500 canon 10D, especially in low light. At its price range, this one is definitely a better overall choice than Canon, and Fuji models (I have no experience with Sony and others).
Some minor problem, like all Kodak camera, the image is a bit over processed. it make picture looks better, and also losing some fine details. sometime, the grey over white background is not very well separated. Still I highly recommend it, I think it is a better choice than equivalent model from Canon and others.
Solid performer, but too bulky for casual use. 2005-01-03
Snap a picture with the DX6440 and you'll be impressed by your photographic genius. Something else sure to impress is its professional-quality Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon lens. The DX6440 also features programmed scene modes for a quick, simple solution for common situations - so you get the shot you want, just the way you want it.
Nice camera - poor quality 
2004-12-27
Purchased the camera for my wife Oct 2003 and the camera worked well for almost 1 year. Just short of 1 year the camera stopped working completely. I contacted Kodak support and was instructed to return the camera for repairs which I did and it was returned to me and it worked for about 3 days at which time it stopped again. I re-contacted Kodak support and was told to re-send the camera back for reparis again (2nd time in less than a month) but this time include the dock station and cables. Camera arrived back from repair and again it worked for a few days and stopped completely again. I am now sending the camera back to Kodak repair for the third time. At this point I have become very upset with Kodak's repair policy, but will continue to send the unit back until it comes back working.
I would NOT suggest purchasing any Kodak equipment based upon the way that they handle warranty. Instead of just replacing the camera outright they are forcing the consumer to jump through hoops by repeatedly sending the unit back to try to repair a faulty unit. This is no way to treat a customer and has turned me off on ALL Kodak products.
Great Purchase 2004-12-24
I bought this camera for the reviews on ease of use since my wife wanted something to point and shoot but she doesn't often get to use it because I have enjoyed it so much. It is as simple to use as people say but it also has a LOT of additional and more advanced features as well. Also, the docking station and accompanying software make it a snap to download pictures so I'm never even temped to just leave them on the camera "for later". Love it and would recommend it to others.
My photos look like they were taken by a professional! 2004-11-17
This camera and the printing dock are fantastic! A friend received a Kodak camera (different model) and dock recently for her birthday and couldn't stop telling me how wonderul it was. I bought this pair earlier this year and hoped I'd be happy and that they would be easy to use. Boy, am I and are they!
This camera is goof-proof! Every setting turns out great photos (provided I hold up my end and frame the subject properly) and even videos! I love reviewing my videos of the ocean and hearing the waves crashing on the shore. I didn't buy it for the video feature but it has come in handy a number of times since I don't own a video camera. It's fun and easy to make little videos of my kittens as they bounce and bump around the room and then to share them with my friends and family.
I can use four or five different brands of photo software on my computer and the software that comes with this bundle is adequate for basic storing and editing. For more advanced projects I prefer to use one of the others. At times I wish there were fewer steps required to retrieve the photos from the camera, edit them and get them into the proper albums but that's a minor concern compared to the major convenience and pleasure I get using the dock for instant printing.
I chose this camera after researching just about every digital camera available at the time in the 4.0 mp and under $300.00 range. I was especially attracted to the camera's multiple options -- night, landscape, portrait, closeup, sport and auto as well as PAS for manual settings. I found few inexpensive digital cameras that allow both automatic and manual picture-taking.
I especially like the camera's ability to focus on subjects just a few inches away from the lens and these photos print out sharp. I couldn't find another digital camera in this price range that could get closer than 18" where this one lets me get within 3 or 4 inches of my subject. Oh why did I wait so long to get a digital!!
Another feature I like is the fast shutter speed. I often take pictures of cats and if you know cats, they pose one second and are gone the next! With this little camera I get great shots I never could get before. Another great feature is that I can change the setting to not display what the lens sees on the screen in real time saving battery power.
The DX6440 is simple to figure out even if you don't read the manual or if you've lost it. The on-screen instructions make it really easy to operate the camera. However, without the instructions the little buttons on the dock can be confusing, especially when they start flashing on and off all by themselves! What are those little guys trying to tell me?
The dock really works great and it's super-easy to download the photos to my computer. With the push of one button -- woosh, the photos are transferred and the memory card is empty (you can choose to set it this way or keep the photos on the memory card). The printer dock is very compact and about the same size as the charging dock alone. It takes up about the same amount of space a phone does so my desk stays clutter-free. I'd recommend getting the camera with the printing dock together and skip the other dock altogether.
The Kodak film/paper is more expensive than having the photos developed at the drugstore, but the convenience is terrific. Fourty 4 x 6 pictures from one package for about $25.00.
About a month before getting this bundle I bought a pretty basic multi-function inkjet printer mostly for faxing and B/W printing that's not suitable for printing quality photos. By purchasing the reasonably-priced Kodak dock I didn't have to spend a bundle to replace my printer or invest in a much larger (and much more expensive) photo printer.
Not only do my photos look professionally-taken and developed, the Kodak developing/printing process makes the photos last way longer than anything printed with inkjet -- even on photo paper. The pictures don't fade and when wet, the colors don't run or smear. They look just like the ones developed at the drugstore!
Another great thing about this bundle is now I always know where my camera is -- on the dock, ready to go!I love the convenience of the dock being able to recharge my batteries and print photos. I never have to remove the memory card so there's no chance of losing it. Also I never have to wonder if the battery is charged and ready to go. It always is!
The camera is compact and easily slips into my purse or jacket pocket. The travel bag and electric plug adapters (sold separately) come in handy as I often travel outside of the U.S. They make it easy to recharge my batteries where ever I am.
Unless you already have a superb photo printer, buying this bundle is a great idea. It's one of the best investments I ever made!
I love this camera! 2004-08-30
For years I have resisted going digital due to price of a new camera and what I preceived as a difference in quality. I am now a convert! I love this camera! I kind of bought it by accident because of where I live I only had a few models to choose from and this was one of them. It takes awesome pictures! It is so fun to use and easy too, I didn't even read the instructions until I had used it for a couple days, and then only to see if I had missed anything.
I have uploaded my photos (highest resolution) to several different websites such as ofoto, shutterfly and photoworks and they have all come back looking as good or better than regular print film. I never realized how much fun it would be to take tons of pictures and then quickly delete the ones you don't want. The battery seems to be lasting quite well also, I bought it in June and haven't changed it yet. As with most of these cameras you need to buy a memory card so you can take lots of pics at once.
The only drawback it has is that it doesn't have much of a "grip" so I always make sure I have the cord wrapped around my wrist in case I drop it. It does feel a bit "plasticy" on the controls but that is normal for most things these days.
The dock works great and if you don't have the extra power outlet to plug it in you can plug the camera directly into your computer and it downloads just as easily.
This has been an incredibly positive experience for my first digital camera and I highly recommend this one to anyone who is looking for one in this price/performance range.
