Originally posted by: andylawcc
Kodaks? doesn't all of Kodak's DC has propietary docks for transferring data back to the PC? You can't even use USB cable to do that.
He's being sarcastic. It is a well known fact that RossMAN is a big Canon fan and dislikes Kodak and HP a great deal.
But no, you don't have to use the dock. It is optional. You can use USB just like any other camera. The dock is convenient for some people because all you have to do is put the camera in, press one button, and it will transfer all the pictures and recharge the camera batteries. It's really an ease of use feature, which is Kodak's main selling point. I have to say though that the latest generation of Kodak cameras have been getting some pretty good reviews. They are using higher quality Kreuznach lenses on many of them, including 4x optical zoom, and seem to have made improvements in many areas. They are also some of the most affordable digicams and definitely some of the easiest to use.
I have a Canon S45 and I've been very happy with it. Although now I kind of wish I had bought an A80 instead. The flip out LCD and the ability to add lenses would have been nice.
EDIT: Kodaks tend to oversaturate the colors. This is a common complaint from some people. But it is also something the average point and shoot consumer likes. Some people like the richer than life colors while others complain that it is not accurate to the actual colors of the subject. Kodak also does this kind of color enhancement when developing photographic film. (It may be optional).