Connectivity
Software (6.5)
Those users who wish to edit their images prior to printing can utilize the Kodak EasyShare Software 4.0.4 for windows and version 4.0.5 for Mac OSX. The software took about six minutes to install when using Windows and running no other programs. Once installed, a series of tutorials appears to guide the user though the process. Upon completion of the tutorials (or after closing the dialogue box) the user is able to begin importing images from the EasyShare C360 via the USB cable. When viewing images in the thumbnail mode, the user can enlarge any image by doubleclicking the desired thumbnail. A new screen opens which displays a full size image, though the user can still scan through thumbnails via the left/right arrows located at the bottom of the screen. When viewing the image at full scale, the user can select favorite, edit, or delete, and once they are ready to return to the thumbnail screen, can select the “done” button at the bottom of a black framed screen. When the edit option is selected, the software opens a new window and a variety of setting options emerge. Users can select from the following: crop, red/eye, enhance, brightness/contrast, exposure, fun effects, rotate, zoom, or help options.

There seems to be a lot of various windows that remain open which may become confusing to those unfamiliar or annoyed by typical graphic and window-based editing applications. The extra clicks (to close the various windows) are not a terrible inconvenience, although to exit the “fun effects” category you must first click cancel, then click the close button, then click done in the full size screen, all to return to the thumbnail menu and find a different image. Speaking of fun effects, the user can pick from black and white, sepia, cartoon, fish eye, and coloring book. The effects take a few moments to initialize and the user can elect to accept or reject any effect.

Brightness/contrast or exposure settings provide a split screen representation of the image, with one half affected by the new image alterations, and the other maintaining the appearance of the original. The user can choose to accept or reject the alterations made. Other than the abundance of windows, the setup for image editing, viewing, albums and other controls and operations are both simple and easily navigated with or without the help of the available onscreen Help menus. This editing program isn’t terribly in-depth and lacks the opportunity to alter specific tonal levels, but it is not intended for that type of depth. It is EasyShare software and it lives up to the name.

Jacks, ports, plugs (7.0)
The right side of the Kodak EasyShare C360 contains the SD/MMC memory card slot. Along side the memory card slot, the user will also find the USB / A/V out port. On the left side of the camera is the DC in port. The bottom of the camera features a dock connection port, a seemingly metal tripod socket, and the cover for the battery compartment.

Direct Print Options (8.0)
The direct print capabilities of all EasyShare models is a major draw for many potential consumers. The EasyShare system is designed to allow users to shoot the picture, place the camera on the printing dock, and make a print with the press of a single button. It’s simple and devoid of cables or aggravating editing interfaces. Printing for novice users couldn’t be easier. Additionally, the EasyShare Printer Dock Series 3 is ImageLink compliant and thus compatible with some cameras produced by Konica Minolta, Ricoh, Olympus, Nikon, and Sanyo.

Battery (5.5)
The Kodak EasyShare C360 comes with a CRV3 Lithium battery that has a shooting life of approximately 350 to 500 shots, depending on usage. The lithium battery which comes with this camera is not rechargeable. This is unfortunate and requires the user to purchase either a rechargeable NiMH battery or 2 AA lithium batteries once its power supply has elapsed. Note that many digital cameras have recharging units available for extending the life of batteries beyond the life of a disposable CRV3 lithium battery.

Memory (6.0)
The Kodak EasyShare C360 comes with a generous 32MB of internal memory, which should be either a good starting point for users or a nice buffer to have when shooting for longer durations of time with higher resolution settings. The 32MB of memory is consumed fairly quickly though when shooting in the highest resolution, granting the user just 17 potential images before reaching its capacity or 43 images at the camera’s lowest quality setting. The C360 accepts SD/MMC memory cards up to 256MB. The memory card slot is located on the right side of the camera body underneath a door which is constructed out of the same plastic as the surface of the camera. This door has a slightly raised scallop to allow for easy access.

Other Features (3.0)
ImageLink Printing System - The ImageLink printing system was introduced earlier this year and gives Kodak and other manufacturers the opportunity to use the extremely straightforward EasyShare one-touch printing system. The Printer Dock Series 3 is available in a bundle when purchasing the EasyShare C360 and will be compatible with cameras being manufactured by Ricoh, Olympus, Sanyo, Nikon, and Konica Minolta.

Self-Timer - The user of the Kodak EasyShare C360 is able to set the self-timer without entering a menu, which is a welcome setup. The self-timer button is positioned on the top of the camera body to the left of the flash button, and when pressed, user’s can set the camera to 2 second or 10 second delay times. Note that this control also doubles as the burst mode setting, and it will be necessary to scan through the burst mode settings to return to the self-timer options.

Box Contents - The Kodak EasyShare C360 is being sold either autonomously or in a bundle that includes an EasyShare Printer Dock Series 3. Along with the camera and printer, the user is given a CRV3 lithium battery, USB Cable, audio/video cable, Wrist strap, Kodak EasyShare software, a “getting started” kit, and a camera docking system.

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