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Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS

Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS

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  • alaTest.com

    Editors' rating: 89

    Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 353 reviews of Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 555170 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.

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  • computershopper.com

    Editors' rating: 72

    Summary: For those who want a point-and-shoot digital camera with advanced features, the affordable Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS super-zoom has much to like—if you can overlook slow write times and noisy images at higher ISOs.

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  • digitalcamerainfo.com

    Editors' rating: 44

    Summary: Video lovers may be strongly attracted to the Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS for its high definition video capabilities. There are also some other motivations, including its compact size, 12x optically stabilized zoom lens, and affordable price. Consumers ...

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  • thinkcamera.com

    Editors' rating: 70

    Summary: This new camera aims to change that. The Z812 IS is, we suppose, a bridge camera, coming in at the larger end of the compact market, with an impressive zoom and some of the looks of a 'proper' Digital SLR camera. It's therefore quite chunky compared ...

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  • goodgearguide.com.au

    Editors' rating: 70

    Summary: While it isn't the best ultra zoom on the market, Kodak's EasyShare Z812IS is a good all around package combining a ton of features with solid image quality and a big zoom. The high-definition video recording in particular will appeal to some users.

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Full body camera

Zoom lens reflex cameras (sometimes referred to as ZLRs, megazooms, ultrazooms, or bridge cameras) are designed to be an intermediate step between compact digital cameras and dSLRs. They are larger than compacts but offer more versatile manual controls and lens systems, including greater zoom capability. Unlike the typical digital SLR, they do not have interchangeable lenses, but filters and adapters can be used on many megazoom cameras. The sensor size in this type of digital camera is smaller than in a dSLR, which limits the range of ISO settings.

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Image stabilization (Anti-shake)

When using handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds, or with high optical zoom, image stabilization (aka anti-shake) will help with capturing sharper images. There are two types of image stabilization, optical and electronic. Electronic, or digital, stabilization works by shifting pixels within the image frame to interpolate sharpness. Optical sharpness is attained by physical movement within either the camera body or the lens element, which compensates for handheld shaking. Of the two, optical is generally considered more favorable by most photographers.

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Serious amateur

Photographers who want to go beyond basic point-and-shoot digital cameras should look for more robust features, such as manual exposure modes, several different metering mode choices, and the ability to use accessories such as adapters, lenses or extra flashes. Higher resolutions will provide the ability for larger print sizes.

The specs that matter

Resolution 8 megapixels or greater.
Price$400 and up
Lens typeSupports lens converters or interchangeable lenses or zoom with widest focal range possible
Storage mediaHigh-capacity CompactFlash, Hitachi Microdrive, or SD/HC
Photo file formatJPEG, RAW
InterfacesUSB 2.0
Exposure controlsAutomatic, aperture- and shutter-priority, manual, choice of metering modes, bracketing
Focus controlsAutomatic with selectable focus points, manual
Flash modesAutomatic, fill, slow sync, hot shoe or contact for external flash
SoftwareFull-featured photo editor, software for PC-controlled capture
Multimedia Voice annotation
Cool features to look forCompatibility with existing 35mm-camera lenses and accessories, customizable user modes, dynamic histogram display, optical or mechanical image stabilization

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CNET product brief

Description: The Kodak EasyShare Z812 is an 8.1-megapixel, enthusiast's camera.Compared to other enthusiast's digital cameras on the market, it is midpriced at around $350.

Pros: Has a 12x optical zoom, which is somewhat more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.This camera also offers control of several exposure modes including manual, program, shutter-priority, and aperture-priority mode.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Built for those who consider image quality and performance more important than ease of use.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: Overall, this digital camera's features seem a bit weak for its price, compared to most other digital cameras.

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.

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