Kodak EasyShare Camera Dock Kit | 
| Brand: Kodak
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $36.06
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Rating:  70 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Battery: 1 Ni-MH Rechargeable
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 7 x 4.3 x 6.9
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 1065556
UPC: 041771065553
EAN: 0041771065553
ASIN: B000H859RE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Includes EasyShare Camera Dock Series 3&cleaning kit, Cleaning kit includes camera lens, LCD panel cleaning solutions&soft microfiber cleaning cloth | | • | Rapid battery charger in approximately 4 hours when docked | | • | Nylon camera case compatible with all C Series Cameras, has adjustable interior compartment |
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Product Description
1-touch picture transfer / 2100 mAh, 1.2V NiMH rechargable battery / Ability to move pictures to PC / Compatible with all C-series cameras
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| Customer Reviews: Read 65 more reviews...
 Works, But Only with Supplied Battery Pack October 6, 2007
Donald M. Weinstein (Northern Virginia)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
This is the second Kodak docking station I've purchased. The first one, for my previous camera, always worked like a charm. I initially had problems with this second one, because it wouldn't recharge the two Kodak rechargeable batteries I had in the camera. I found the problem--the charger will only work with the rechargeable battery pack that comes with the docking station. Once I pulled out the separate batteries and installed the battery pack, it worked fine. I suspect that Kodak installed some sort of mechanical sensor in the docking station that feels for the battery pack before enabling the recharger. Seems silly, particularly since this is not mentioned in the brief instruction manual. Still, now that I have the "official" battery pack installed, the docking station is fine. I also connected the data cable to my PC, and that works fine too when transferring photos.
Better to Buy Separately? May 16, 2007
D. J. Raymond (Upstate NY)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
The dock kit seemed like a good deal because it was an easy way to get everything we'd need, at a good price. But the camera case doesn't have a shoulder strap (or any other way to carry it hands-free)! That made the case almost useless to me.
 Dock won't recharge AA batteries - no Kodak support manual. August 27, 2007
John Reed (Yucaipa, CA USA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Got this dock for a friend and discovered that it will recharge the battery pack that came with it, but not standard rechargeable AA NiMH camera batteries - this should certainly be mentioned in the product description. And the online manuals at Kodak do not cover this model. There is no mention of two different Series 3 Camera Dock models, but there's another one with 3 charging lights (yes, that's the more expensive one at this site - but, again, the description doesn't tell you what the difference is!). I feel sucked in by a product description that doesn't address the actual operation and features (or lack of features). >>Sept 7, 2007 update >> I've exchanged numerous frustrating emails with Kodak support.
On Aug 28 they told me "The green flashing light indicates that your camera and the Kodak EasyShare camera dock series 3 is ready for transfering pictures to your computer or is set on transfer mode." Actually it turned out that a quickly flashing green light meant the battery was very low and a slowly flashing green light meant the battery was partially charged.
On Aug 30 they told me "It is not true that the Kodak EasyShare camera dock series 3 will not charge a standard Ni-MH rechargeable battery." Then, on Sept 5, they said, "Regular AA Ni-Mh batteries will not charge using a camera dock." I believe that last statement is true.
Four times I have asked if they have an on-line manual for this 1 light model and they have referred me to on line manuals for the 3 light camera dock. If you buy this one do NOT expect any support from Kodak -- their support section apparently does not know, or refuses to acknowledge that they even make a Series 3 camera dock with one light.
>>As far as the difference between this and the 3 light model: Neither of them will charge standard AA rechargeable batteries, but apparently the 3 light version has a built in battery discharge and restore feature for the Kodak battery pack that this one does not have. Since my friend misplaced the manual and I can't get any info on this 1 light model from Kodak, I do not know what other differences there might be.
[update 09/10/2007] Found the printed manual (no help from Kodak support). This model says it will also discharge and restore the Kodak battery pack and indicates it when the light changes to a flashing yellow. >>>12/10/2007 Final update: My friend has the dock set up too far away for the cable to reach her pc so she doesn't use the picture xfer feature; but she REALLY LIKES THE ABILITY TO RECHARGE (the Kodak battery pack) BY SIMPLY SETTING THE CAMERA IN THE DOCK. -- I still would give it 1 star or less because of the lack of Kodak support and their design that purposely cripples the charger so it will not work with standard rechargeable batteries that the camera can use. Kodak support apparently does not know their own products and doesn't appear to read or understand your problem either - in response to my last request for a manual for this dock, their final email told me to phone customer support and be sure I had the camera's serial number ready so I could return the camera! ??
 great addition July 26, 2007
Christina Davis
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
this is a great addition for my new kodak 800 series camera. the rechargeable batteries by themselves is well worth it! regular alkaline batteries do not last long at all. one important thing...in order to use this you must have held onto the plastic docking station that is included with the camera.
Kodak Camera Dock January 10, 2007
Edward M. Wright (Portland Orygun)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
It works as advertised.
It will (for me anyway) only charge the Kodak battery pack !
I shoved some nice high end LithIons and it would not charge them.
Oddly the camera dock for my old DX4900 will charge almost anything.
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