Kodak DX7590+Z7590+EasyShareOne

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GoSox wrote:
> This is my first post here. I had the same question with regards to the
> comparison of the DX7590 and Z7590 as well as the Z740. I was even more
> confused when I shopped a retail store and found the Z740 cheaper than
> the DX7590 even though the DX7590 is a much older camera. The clerk at
> the store told me the main difference was that the DX7590 made a louder
> sound like Star Trek than the newer model. She then recanted when she
> discovered you could set the sound/modes on the camera. Where do they
> get these kids. This website has been a god-send. Ok - on to my
> question...
>
> The 3 items that Ron Baird pointed out as differences between the Z7590
> and DX7590 are not all that important to me. I love to take photos but
> am not serious enough to want/need a separate flash etc. The USB/a/v
> port 8 vs. 4 - dont know how that impacts me. However, I am interested
> in the wireless technology and ability to print from the camera
> wirelessly. I understand that the new EasyShareOne will be able to
> print from the camera and you will be able to email from the camera. I
> also understand that the DX7590 and Z7590 use different printer and
> camera docks.
>
> 1. Will I ever be able to print wirelessly with the Z7590?
> 2. What are the main differences between the 6000 series dock and the
> printer dock series 3?
> 3. The DX7590 received "average picture" reviews by cnet. Is there any
> differences with the Z7590 that improved the overall quality of the
> picture?
> 4. How does the DX7590 or the Z7590 compare to the Panasonic DMC-FZ20?
> I saw a comparison somewhere where the photos at close range were a lot
> better with the Panasonic. That being said, I love the ease of use with
> the Kodak that I experienced at a retail store. I felt like it is very
> easy to learn.
>
>
Go to one of the online review sites, such as dcresource, and check out
the sample pictures for yourself. What Cnet thinks, and what YOU think,
may be quite different, and THEY aren't buying the camera! Frankly, I
suspect that Kodak has forgotten more about picture taking and camera
making than Panasonic will ever know.


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Ron Hunter rphunter@charter.net