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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 88
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 196 reviews of Kodak EasyShare Z1285 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 75/100. Comparing these reviews to 540866 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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thinkcomputers.org
Editors' rating: 90
Summary: Overall the Kodak EasyShare Z1285 12.1MP Camera is an all around great camera. While it, of course, doesn't compete up to DSLR cameras, I think the high MP does put out a decent quality for the price. A nice benefit to this camera is certainly the HD ...
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ephotozine.com
Editors' rating: 70
Summary: Thankfully, Kodak have got rid of that horrible ISO8000 setting that plagued the Z885 and have kept with a more modest ISO1600 maximum, although the performance of that is bad enough
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital cameras. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camera.
Snapshooter
The casual photographer needs a camera that is easy to carry and easy to use, so compact and ultracompact cameras make the best choice. These digital cameras are the most useful for taking snapshots anywhere, and can produce nice photos for email, web, or prints smaller than 8x10 inches.
The specs that matter
| Resolution | It doesn't matter. Most digital cameras on the market today have sufficient resolution for your needs. |
| Price | $150 to $300 |
| Lens type | Zoom (range encompassing at least 38mm to 114mm, 35mm equivalent) |
| Storage media | Internal memory, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card, or Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard |
| Photo file format | JPEG |
| Interfaces | USB, NTSC/PAL television connection |
| Exposure controls | Automatic, programmed scene modes, exposure compensation (for tweaking the automatic exposure) |
| Focus controls | Automatic |
| Flash modes | Automatic, fill, red-eye reduction |
| Software | Photo stitching, photo album, slide show |
| Multimedia | VGA (640x480), 30fps video-clip recording with sound |
| Cool features to look for | Direct-to-printer (PictBridge) output compatibility, in-camera red-eye removal, automatic exposure fix, optical or mechanical image stabilization, face detection |
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CNET product brief
Description: The Kodak EasyShare Z1285 is a 12, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $170.
Pros: Has a 12 resolution, which is somewhat higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 5x optical zoom, which is more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.In fact, the average cost of a product with this high an optical zoom is $240.Weighing only 5.8 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.
Cons: Has a 1.3 in thickness, which is somewhat thicker than some similarly priced digital cameras.
Suitability: A compact digital camera, suited for vacation and snapshot photography.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.
Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this digital camera has good features for the money.
Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
