Kodak Easyshare P850 5.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Zoom
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: KodakAudio: English (Original Language)
Release Date: 2009-11-30
Model: 1720614
Product features:
- 5.1 megapixel digital camera captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
- Amazing image-stabilized 12x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
- On-camera video editing, including trim, cut, split, merge, rewind, and fast forward
- Includes high-resolution electronic viewfinder and hot shoe flash connector (built-in flash also included)
- Powered by Lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included)
- Serif PhotoPlus X3
- Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade [OLD VERSION]
- Aperture 3
- Pixelmator [Old Version]
- AmazonBasics SDHC Class 4 32GB Secure Digital Card
Digital camera reviews of Kodak Easyshare P850 5.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Zoom
Digital camera Review: A pretty, decent camera
Summary: 4 Stars
I received my P850 as a Christmas gift from my husband in 2005, who took my Canon Ixus 40 (4 MP) camera with him to Iraq (and I was reluctant to give it up...that is a GREAT little point and shoot camera!!!) I started out in the digital world with a Nikon 950 (2 MP) and I used that one for years and years...it finally got sand in the swivel mechanisism and has never been the same since :( I decided that this is the camera I wanted because I didn't know if I would use an SLR because I was still an ameteur. I research many cameras, if not daily, close to it. I still can't seem to find a better camera. The thing I liked about this camera was that it had plenty of mode scenes to choose from because I was still pretty intimdated by the Priorty, Aperature and shutter sequences. Well, I'm not any more...esp since I've had this camera. I can adjust just about anything to suit the lighting and I rarely, if ever use the flash anymore! The menu features are easily assesible and intuitive to use as well ( A good feature to have!) As a matter of fact, I've looked into a full-blown SLR cameras and can't seem to find one that really compares to this! The fact that this camera can be upgraded with an external flash and wide-angle and telescopic lenses makes this a nice fit.
My husband and I travel a lot, esp since he is in the military. This camera was affordable which is more than I can say about most of the digital SLRs. 5 MP is more than enough for your average Joe, printing out 4x6 prints, and it does so, quite nicely. It does make pretty 5x7s, and I haven't yet decided on the perfect 8x10 yet...just to see how it looks. Most people aren't making those kinds of prints and having a 10 MP camera doesn't really matter unless you are taking pictures of the bug's warts on the tree on the mountain 2 miles in front of you, which is the only reason I didn't decide to go with the P880. They are basically the same camera, with less scene modes and more MP.
The battery life is great on this camera, too. I took it with me to Hawaii on vacation and I charged the battery 3 times in 14 days. I used the camera every day, showed my pictures off, reviewed them several times and left the dang thing on in my bag on the flight by mistake. I still have full charge on the battery after nearly 10 days of not using it. This camera has taken some quite nice pictures and it sure beats having a digital point and shoot. I can actually look into the eye piece as if I am using an actual film camera. I love that it has an anti-shake in the camera as well, since I love to use the macro functions to make pictures of bugs and plants and that just wouldn't be possible to do unless you had a tripod...but that's impractical if you are pressed for time when you are with a tour group. I'll bet I can make better pictures of lightenin' bugs with this camera than my aunt did using a tripod with her old film SLR (but alas, there are no lightenin' bugs in Germany that I have seen :(
I never give 5 stars to products because there will always be something else that is better. I simply can not in good conscience give this camera 5 stars! There are some limitations to this camera. The recycle time on the camera tends to be slow and when using the movie feature the recycle time is nearly triple! If you have patience, then you're a better person than I am!! HAHA, it was more of an annoyance than anything, but you will get over it. I found that setting the review mode off while taking pictures does make the camera recycle a bit faster and that is permanently off on my camera at the moment. I have used a friend's Canon Digital Rebel camera and the recycle time is much faster (I actually considered trading my Kodak because of that very reason!) I don't know about you, but I would rather not miss that one perfect shot because the camera is too slow!!! There are features on the Kodak that Canon just doesn't offer and it is a bit more complicated to learn than this was.
No matter what kind of camera you decide to get, I seriously recommend that you go to a brick and mortar store and take a few test shots and feel the camera in your hand. I don't recommend buying one in the store though, you're probably going to end up paying way too much for it. You should definately have a few cameras in mind before you go. Don't let the salesperson intimidate you. This is a huge purchase and one you're likely to be stuck with it for a few years. Definately check other websites to see other reviews, too.
Ok, I'll step off my soapbox now...
IN SUMMARY: pretty good camera, anti-shake, macro modes, zoom feature, scene features, 5 MP, upgradable lenses and external flash, exceptional battery life, slow recycle times, research before buying
RECOMMEND: Yes, especially if you want to upgrade to a full-blown digital SLR sometime later in the future.
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Summary of Kodak Easyshare P850 5.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Zoom
The Kodak EasyShare P850 is a digital-camera that combines point-&-shoot simplicity with pro quality. Capture images with clarity and detail at 5.1 MegaPixels of resolution. Share your creations with one-touch simplicity. The P850 offers a 12X (36 mm-432 mm - 35mm equivalent) Optical Zoom Lens providing an very long focal length, from wide-angle to telephoto for versatile creative performance and sharp images. Blurred images are a thing of the past since the P850 includes Image stabilization for improved image quality at longer zoom ranges and slower shutter speeds. Still image quality is up to 2608 x 1952 pixels and movie resolution up to 640 480 pixels at 30 fps with QuickTime compatibility. Contrast & Sharpness - high, normal, low Burst mode - Approx. 2 fps, maximum 12 images in standard JPEG mode at full resolution Time lapse burst mode - User-selectable time lapse (10 sec-24 intervals, 2-99 images) Exposure - Program mode (P) - Camera sets optimal shutter speed and aperture combination / Aperture priority mode (A) - Choose aperture, the camera sets shutter speed / Shutter priority mode (S) - Choose shutter speed, the camera sets aperture / Custom mode (C) - Allows you to create your own capture mode Auto and Manual Focus 2.5 inch LCD with adjustable brightness settings Shutter speed - Automatic at 1/2-1/4000 seconds, Manual at 16-1/4000 seconds Self-timer - 10 seconds, 2 seconds On-camera video editing 32MB Internal Memory / Slot accepts optional SD Memory Card PictBridge Compatible Dimensions - Width 4.3 Height 3.3 Depth 2.8 inches / Weight - 14.2 ounces Data transfer is Windows and Macintosh compatible EasyShare Dock is optional (not included)Digital Cameras
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