Kodak EasyShare DX4530 (with Camera Dock II)

Object/Artifact

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The TRP Camera Obscura Collection

Name/Title

Kodak EasyShare DX4530 (with Camera Dock II)

Entry/Object ID

496

Tags

Iconic

Description

The DX4530 was a flagship for Kodak's "EasyShare" initiative, which aimed to make digital photography accessible to non-technical users. Its standout feature was the included Camera Dock II (seen in image DSC_0000-1641). By placing the camera on the dock, users could recharge the battery and transfer photos to a PC with a single button press—a revolutionary concept before wireless syncing existed. This model used "Kodak Color Science" for punchy, consumer-friendly colors. This specific unit shows significant signs of use, including clear tape around the battery/grip area (image DSC_0000-1645), which suggests a common failure of the plastic battery door latch.

Category

Camera, Digital, Point & Shoot, 5.0MP
Megapixels

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Kodak

Date made

2003

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Model

Other Name

DX4530

Other Numbers

Number Type

Serial Number

Other Number

KCKCM35008376

General Notes

Note Type

Power

Note

Kodak Ni-MH Rechargeable Pack or 2x AA Batteries