digital camera Kodak DX7440 ????

[debdot]

just bought this saturday and am trying to get the basics before i leave on 4/21 - so far i think it will be a good investment

please help with these questions - about how long does the battery last - is it necessary to buy another and about how much does it cost

also, it came with the Series 3 camera dock for free - although i got it to work and transfer pix to my computer the camera does not sit snugly on the dock - is it supposed to click/snap into place or just kind of lay there

if anyone has this Kodak DX7440 i would love to hear anything good/bad you have to say about this camera - all tips will be greatly appreciated

thanks

 

[manticore]

just bought this saturday and am trying to get the basics before i leave on 4/21 - so far i think it will be a good investment

please help with these questions - about how long does the battery last - is it necessary to buy another and about how much does it cost

also, it came with the Series 3 camera dock for free - although i got it to work and transfer pix to my computer the camera does not sit snugly on the dock - is it supposed to click/snap into place or just kind of lay there

if anyone has this Kodak DX7440 i would love to hear anything good/bad you have to say about this camera - all tips will be greatly appreciated

thanks

I can help you on a few questions.
I am not sure on battery life with that particular camera. I would however recommend a second battery. Get either the KLIC-5001 @ $29.99 retail or KLIC-5000 @ $19.99 retail. The KLIC-5001 has about 60% more battery life 1700mAh vs 1050 mAh. It is always a good idea to have an extra battery. Especially when you can not just go and get a set of AAs or some other off the rack battery in a pinch.

As far as the camera dock, are you using the camera insert with the dock? It is a clear plastic overlay that came in the camera box and fits over the dock to provide a more secure fit with any of the Camera or Printer docks. Most of the ones I have seen with the inserts fit pretty snugly with the insert in place.

Again I don't have any experience with that particular camera, but my DW has a Dx6490 and she loves it. It is very easy to use and takes great pictures. Enjoy you camera and your trip!!

 

[debdot]

thanks so much for the info

i do have the plastic piece in place but still feel it should fit alittle more snug - i'll have DH look at it later

thanks again

 

[Rpsemont]

I think that's the model I have, but I'll have to check at home to be sure.
Anyway, if it is, I took it for our trip in feb. Had no issues with battery life - usually lasted at least 2 days, but I didn't use the video option at all - just took stills. I would charge it up at night when it got low. I brought along my laptop and downloaded 3 times. I had a 32?M memory card and would avererage about 144 pictures. I got some pretty good shots of fireworks using the fireworks setting, but did not master taking pictures of the nighttime parades or getting the castle and the fireworks.

 

[manticore]

thanks so much for the info

i do have the plastic piece in place but still feel it should fit alittle more snug - i'll have DH look at it later

thanks again

You're welcome. If you are using the insert then I guess that is as snug you are going to get. My wife rarely uses her dock, we use a card reader most of the time and just use the wall charger for the batteries. That way you always have one charging while you use the other.