Kodak Easyshare Z612 6.1 MP Digital Camera with 12xOptical Zoom by Kodak
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Digital camera reviews of Kodak Easyshare Z612 6.1 MP Digital Camera with 12xOptical Zoom
Digital camera Review: I love my Z612!
Summary: 5 Stars
I upgraded to the Z612 from a Z740 and I am so glad I did. I wanted the Image Stabilizer and the use of the histogram feature. I am very impressed by the IS (very few blurry images). I have taken well over 500 photos in the 2 months that I have had it and the majority of them have amazing color and clarity. I love the manual control functions and the ability to control how strong the flash is. There were a couple of people that said it takes horrible indoor pictures, but I think it is the user, not the camera because I haven't had any problems with my indoor shots. I always adjust the flash compensation in the P mode before taking indoor pics with flash. I recently bought the a HD 10x macro lens for this camera and I am now able to take some pretty amazing macros. My only complaint with this camera is that there isn't a hotshoe or pc sync to allow for the use of a variety of external lighting. However, I did spend far less than I would have had I bought a camera with that option, so I am 100% happy with my purchase. I am not sure why people think Kodak is crappy considering they are one of the older camera manufacturers still around. Every Kodak I have ever had, took amazing pictures.Digital camera Review: I must like Kodak digital cameras
Summary: 4 Stars
This Z612 is the third Kodak I've bought in 5 years. They have all been reasonably priced and, especially, easy to use. My wife wanted a zoom camera she so could take snapshots of the heron at the far end of the local pond. The Z612 does the job.Digital camera Review: I think I just wasn't lucky enough
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this camera on April 2007, and I have to say that I was really excited with its performance. I took great pictures, considering my amateur level. Unfortunately, by November 2007 it got broken.
Without any notice, from one day to another, it showed a 'tick'. The image in the viewfinder or LCD goes up and down continuously, making a still pic or exposition almost impossible.
I wont give one star to this camera because during the time I used it (about 6 months) I thought it was great for its price. For the time being, I will fire my last shot to Kodak US, since the local repair center couldn't fix the problem... =( (I got the camera via Amazon, I live outside US).
Wasn't I just lucky enough?
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Digital camera Review: Imprested:
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had this camera for about 6 months. I'm overly impressed with the easy of use with the preset options dial on the top of the camera. I download two pictures (view in download area) one of water drops from downspout stop in mid air (just setting dial on auto sport mode free handed) and 12 X zoom of the radio tower in the background, approximately ¼ mile away. The video mode with room lighting is very good, and a nice option for those moments when you forget or don't have the video camera. As with any camera non flash shoots with low lighting require a tripod and still subject or you get motion blur. But then again if you don't like the picture delete and shoot again the cost advantage over film cameras. Also bought spare battery because of previous experiences with digital cameras, haven't had to use even during a shooting session Christmas of over 30 min video and 50 plus pictures.Digital camera Review: Just short of perfect for me
Summary: 3 Stars
I have had this camera for several months now, and being a mom, I have used this camera in dark gyms, recorded video, in bright sun light, and while chasing kids with the sports setting. I purchased this camera as an upgrade to my Minolta Dimage Z1. I wanted more mp because I do a lot of cropping and editing. For me, sometimes its not what you are intending to shoot, that makes the best picture.
Pros:
It has some really great features, not found on other cameras. This is what makes this camera hard to pass up. I love the 12x optical zoom. It even allows you to zoom while recording video (not a feature I can find in most other digi cameras).
I purchased the docking station, and now never have to worry if I have batteries. I just put my camera on the dock, and its charged and ready to go.
The battery life is the best of what I have had so far and this is my 4th digital camera.
The controls at the top allow you to make quicker decisions about zoom and what kind of setting to use .
Internal memory can come in handy for emergency back up.
Cons:
The features are great, but there is a down side. I am picky about picture quality. Pictures that look great to a novice will drive me insane in editing. With this camera, there is a lot of editing to do.
Red eye reduction doesn't reduce red eye that well. Pictures that have been zoomed into do not have enough light for the proper exposure.
What you see in the LCD isn't necessarily what you get.
Some pictures come out too vivid, almost fake or cartoonish in color rendition. I haven't figured out why this happens yet.
I want a point and shoot camera, not a new hobby doing photo touch-ups. I need to shoot in the moment, while the kids are running, when they are doing something cute (which doesn't last very long). The last thing I want to worry about is finding the proper settings for the environment I am in.
So, in summary, this camera is great for taking relaxed shots if you pose your family, sell on ebay, shoot landscapes, where you can control your enviroment and subject or play with the settings.
If you are picky like me and want a true point and shoot, great pictures, without having to make adjustments, or spend hours editing later, then this camera may be an issue for you.