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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.
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.
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 type | Supports lens converters or interchangeable lenses or zoom with widest focal range possible |
| Storage media | High-capacity CompactFlash, Hitachi Microdrive, or SD/HC |
| Photo file format | JPEG, RAW |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 |
| Exposure controls | Automatic, aperture- and shutter-priority, manual, choice of metering modes, bracketing |
| Focus controls | Automatic with selectable focus points, manual |
| Flash modes | Automatic, fill, slow sync, hot shoe or contact for external flash |
| Software | Full-featured photo editor, software for PC-controlled capture |
| Multimedia | Voice annotation |
| Cool features to look for | Compatibility 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.
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Where to buy
Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS:
$399.99
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