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Julie Administrator Posts: 2752 From: Columbus, IN USA Registered: Feb 1999	posted 04-11-2001 11:49 PM Post your comments here on the Kodak PalmPix Digital Cameras Review. http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/palmpix-review.html Just click the POST REPLY button on this page.
Michael Kizer Junior Member Posts: 4 From: San Diego, CA Registered: Mar 99	posted 04-12-2001 11:30 AM In the review you state that you have to manually delete the pictures, but actually you can change the Hotsync properties to do this automatically. Right-click on the Hotsync icon in the task bar, choose Custom. Select the Palm Pix conduit and choose Change. Click the Advanced button for the option to automatically remove the pictures from the Palm after a Hotsync. From here you can also choose whether you want JPEG or BMP pictures. ------------------ ~Mike Kizer ( mike@ivorygate.com ) http://www.ivorygate.com
Julie Administrator Posts: 2752 From: Columbus, IN USA Registered: Feb 1999	posted 04-12-2001 02:48 PM Micheal, Thanks for the info! Julie
spring unregistered	posted 04-13-2001 08:52 AM I recently bought a palmpix for my 3xe. and I agree with the reviews. Aside from the geek factor, I got it for capturing parts and their installation for inclusion in engineering docs. and memos. Being able to keep a photo series and the memos associated with them in one place is a great idea! In trying out the camera, I found that as with any camera, keeping it steady really improves the image. I expect that is particularly true with available light situations, where the exposure may get long. I also noticed that even though I have no problem with viewing my Palm's screen when I hold it normally (horizontal), I have terrific glare when viewing it vertically. I agree that a separate view finder would be a plus (like a spotting scope for a telescope). The combination of pixelated viewfinder image and the screen glare complicates organizing the picture on the monochrome palm. On the other hand, the utility is great.
arjnoro Junior Member Posts: 3 From: Registered: Apr 2001	posted 04-17-2001 02:40 AM I love my kodak palmpix camera. I own a palm IIIxe , IIIe , Pilot Pro and M100. I use my camera with both my III series palm. I´m an architect and use it constantly at work at the construction site. I save so much on film developing. I have all my photos organized in my hard drive. Please kodak keep the palmpix camera simple don´t overload it with complicated stuff. I just wish there were more software for the palmpix aplication. For example a longer timer would be nice and multiple shot timer too.
arjnoro Junior Member Posts: 3 From: Registered: Apr 2001	posted 04-17-2001 02:45 AM Oh , one more thing , here´s a tip. If you´re not using the camera, separate it from the palm. I´ve noticed that batteries run down faster if you don´t.
moritzhaas Junior Member Posts: 1 From: Registered: Apr 2001	posted 04-17-2001 06:16 AM Hi Julie, Your review on the PalmPix is well done. You mention the FlashPlug as storage device for the images. But this is rather a complicated process: Since you cannot save single images in a specific file you must copy the entire archive-file, rename and so on. That is definitely a drawback of the current capture-software. Sincerely,
kir1ick5 unregistered	posted 04-17-2001 06:59 AM One feature I don't like is that the palmpix only transforms the pics while hotsyncing. I would like to have jpegs on my palm to sync them to another pc by any third party program (by means of an terminal program e.g. so that I don't have to install the hotsync/palm desktop software on some foreign computer)
Judie Clark unregistered	posted 04-17-2001 08:11 AM moritzhaas, Hi, I am the one that suggested using the FlashPlug, because that's what I did while in Hawaii to ensure that I had enough space for all the pictures I took on my m100. You are right, it is a bit inconvenient to have to do a full backup - however, after the backup is done, it becomes possible to delete all the pictures that are on your Palm and allows you to start over. It is better than nothing, when you are away from your computer and can't hot-sync. Judie :0)
Smythe Junior Member Posts: 4 From: Cary, NC 27511 Registered: Jan 2000	posted 04-17-2001 10:50 AM I was a bit disappointed in not having a case, too, so went to Target and found a Kodak Gear case that's actually for their tiniest digital camera for about $5. It is a bit larger than the PalmPix, but there's a belt loop (velcro'd, even! I like that!) The inside is smooth nylon, and there's a mesh pocket on the front for CF cards, but an extra set of AAA's fits there nicely. Smythe
Dondi M unregistered	posted 04-18-2001 07:59 AM This camera is really handy! I love its portability and ease-of-use! I also have the Memory Safe like Judie .. I bought it at the same time as the camera for just that purpose! Once I got the knack of taking good pictures (e.g. keeping still, natural sunlight conditions, etc.), I went about making sure I got maximum enjoyment of the pix I took... Here are a few tips I can offer: 1. Set your HotSynch conduit to save your images as .BMP files. These do take up more space, but this also means you have more 'raw data' to play around with if you are going to do any editing or enhancements. Explanation: A Palmpix 640x480 image will be saved in a 72 dpi format if saved as a JPG file. This translates to approx 200k. If saved as a BMP file, it will be saved in 150 dpi (dots-per-inch) format, which will be approx 900k of disk space. This gives you DOUBLE the resolution, which is useful is you want to play around with your photo. 2. Use a desktop-based photo album/editor to store your photos, and to convert from .BMP format to e-mail or web-ready JPG files. Many are available via downloads, with prices from FREE to $100-and-over. (I use a freeware editor by Adobe, downloaded from www.activeshare.com) Explanation: This is indispendable for organizing and retrieving your photos! Be sure to delete the original photos from your PalmPix directory on the PC so as not to store duplicate files. 3. Get a handy Palm viewer for your photos. Again, many are available via download, with prices from FREE to $20-and-over. (I use a $20 Palm OS album which I downloaded from www.splashdata.com -- it gave me the best viewing quality on my Palm IIIC) Explanation: what use is a portable camera if you can't view pictures too? Personally, I've deleted many of my AvantGo channels to make way for my collection of photos 8-) 4. Try to get a small travel pouch for your Palm Pix, and be sure to throw in a small bag of dessicant (i.e. silicon gel) to keep the lens of your Palm Pix nice and dry. Explanation: if you live in a humid environment as I do, there is a risk that molds will form on the lens. The dessicant reduces the risk. Hope that helps! Note: I do not work for any of the companies whose products are mentioned here, I'm just a satisfied user of their products!
djeaux unregistered	posted 04-19-2001 02:16 PM I've been using a PalmPix with my IIIc now for several weeks. The comments about lack of a case, need for a viewfinder due to glare on Palm screen, etc. are all spot on. But the convenience of being able to snap "visual notes" with my Palm far outweighs these cons. This is the digital equivalent of the old Instamatic cameras. If you understand that to being with, you won't be disappointed with the results.
djhomepc unregistered	posted 12-08-2001 08:40 PM The review for the palmpix is right on and I loved mine and how handy it was. But after about 2 months of excellent service and results it suddenly started showing the low battery icon, even with a brand new alkiline battery in place and wouldn't take pictures. I've tried new batteries, reloading the software, and it still won't work. I emailed Kodak from whom I bought it on line, describing the problem, but they only gave me a phone no. in the UK to call and didn't address the problem. Has this happened to anyone else. Does anyone know of a place in the US I can contact for repairs? Thanks in advance. Dan djhomepc@aol.com
Jimmy Stewart unregistered	posted 01-17-2002 10:47 AM What about a model for the M125?? Does Kodak have a model?? Is it the same as the one for the M500??
Julie Administrator Posts: 2752 From: Columbus, IN USA Registered: Feb 1999	posted 01-17-2002 11:18 AM Jimmy Stewart: Kodak doesn't have an m125 camera yet. No, the camera for the m500 will not work with the m125. Although they use the same universial serial connector, the m500 camera is molded in such a way that it would not fit the m125. Julie
klaus-peter unregistered	posted 01-17-2002 09:16 PM I'm using the PalmPix with my TRGPro. I allways wanted to have some of the photos as jpeg files on the CompactFlash card. I found www.ninelocks.co.uk who make a prog called PixeMail which stores the files on the CF card, so I can send them using a mobile phone or can access the jpegs with another program called cfx.prc and a hotsync cable from any computer which has a terminal program. It's a very fine combination.
Jimmy Stewart unregistered	posted 01-19-2002 11:19 AM Thanks Julie...that's what I thought. Any thing in the "rumor" mill about a model coming out to support the 125?? It would be a shame not to....
Julie Administrator Posts: 2752 From: Columbus, IN USA Registered: Feb 1999	posted 01-19-2002 04:21 PM Jimmy Stewart: I've not heard or seen anything about an m125 version, but I wouldn't think Kodak would skip over that version. Julie
Dondi M unregistered	posted 01-21-2002 07:21 AM I've posted some of my good (and bad) pix here: http://discussion.brighthand.com/palmhandhelds/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2723 examples of low light shots, candle light, etc. Perhaps you could post your "lessons to share" also?
soulis unregistered	posted 11-11-2002 05:57 PM Hi friends I have a KODAK palmpix with the Palm IIIc. I try to find a software to convert from palmpix data to JPG,BMP or GIF . because i delete by mistake the Palmpix file. thanks for your help.

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