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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 89
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 256 reviews of Kodak EasyShare Z8612 IS from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 65/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 573831 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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news.com.au
Editors' rating: 70
Summary: Kodak's EasyShare Z8612 IS has a few things going for it, including a large zoom that is backed up by optical image stabilisation. However, its images exhibit a fair bit of fringing and it can at times be quite slow.
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ephotozine.com
Summary: The Kodak Easyshare Z8612 IS does have some good points, but these are outweighed by the problems I encountered with picture quality. Even though this camera has a lower price tag compared with other super zoom cameras I don't feel it offers great ...
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cameras.co.uk
Editors' rating: 71
Summary: The Kodak Easyshare Z8612 IS does have some good points, but these are outweighed by the problems I encountered with picture quality. Even though this camera has a lower price tag compared with other super zoom cameras I don't feel it offers great ...
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goodgearguide.com.au
Editors' rating: 65
Summary: Kodak's EasyShare Z8612 IS has a few things going for it, including a large zoom that is backed up by optical image stabilisation. However, its images exhibit a fair bit of fringing and it can at times be quite slow.
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.
Aperture-priority
Aperture-priority is an automated exposure mode that will allow the photographer to set the aperture, and the camera will then set the appropriate shutter speed based on the light meter reading. In this way, a photographer can control depth of field easily and create images with selective focus. This works well when you have a distracting or unattractive background that you want to keep out of focus, or just want to have more creative options in your images.
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Shutter-priority
Shutter-priority is an automated exposure mode that will allow the photographer to set the shutter speed, and the camera will then set the appropriate aperture based on the light meter reading. Fast shutter speeds are ideal for capturing sharp images of high speed events, such as sports and other high action occasions. Slow shutter speeds can be set to get artistic blur in images, such as moving water or car taillights at night. Using shutter-priority will allow such flexibility while providing good exposure for your photos.
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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 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 Z8612 is an 8.1-megapixel, enthusiast's camera.Compared to other enthusiast's digital cameras on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $160.
Pros: Has a 12x optical zoom, which is considerably more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this high an optical zoom is $350.This camera also offers control of several exposure modes including shutter-priority, aperture-priority, program, and manual mode.
Cons: Has a 2.8 in thickness, which is thicker than some similarly priced digital cameras.
Suitability: An enthusiast's digital camera, suited for advanced amateur photographers.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 are in line with its price.
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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Kodak EASYSHARE Z8612 IS - digital camera:
$299.99
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