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Sunday 05 Sep 2010
Kodak EasyShare Z915
Last update (05 September’10):
- Review by TigerDirect
Kodak EasyShare Z915 is a 10 megapixel camera features 10x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 35–350 mm) with optical image stabilization, ntelligent scene detection, HD picture capture, ISO 64-1600, Text and sound tags, On-camera picture-enhancing features and a 2.5 type high resolution (230K dots) LCD Screen. The camera measures W [...]
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Monday 30 Aug 2010
Kodak EasyShare M580
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Thursday 15 Jul 2010
Kodak EasyShare Z981
Last Updated (15 July’10):
- Video Review by TigerDirect
Kodak EasyShare Z981 is a 14MP digital camera features 26x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 26-676 mm), ISO 64-6400, 26mm wide angle, Smart Capture, image stabilization with blur reduction, HD video, manual exposure control and 3 inch LCD with face recognition technology. The camera measures W × H × [...]
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Sunday 18 Apr 2010
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info
Kodak Easyshare Z950
Last update (18 April’10):
- Review by HardwareSecrets
Kodak EasyShare Z950 is a 12 Megapixels point-and-shoot digital camera features 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (35mm equivalent: 35–350 mm), Smart Capture feature automatically identifies the scene and adjusts camera settings, and a 3″ high resolution (230K dots) LCD Screen. The camera measures 4.3 × 2.6 × 1.4 in. and weighs approx. 8.2 oz (223 g).
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info
Expert Reviews
Kodak Easyshare Z950 Reviews
HardwareSecrets reviews the Kodak Easyshare Z950 and writes;
“This Kodak takes very good pictures and it has a few unique features. The Smart Capture mode is excellent so it can make a beginner look like an expert. In addition to the good automatic mode, the user can manually set more of the functions than most cameras of this level allow. So it is a good camera for a beginner who wants to test the waters of manual functionality.”
Rating: N/A
PhotographyBay reviews the Kodak Easyshare Z950 and writes;
“While the overall performance is very average, the controls and image quality is somewhat redeeming, which makes the Z950 an attractive camera for anyone shopping for a capable point and shoot camera on a budget..”
Rating: N/A
TechTree reviews the Kodak Easyshare Z950 and writes;
“t this price you get a camera with good picture quality with a nice high zoom lens and HD video recording capability. The design of the camera is quite decent too and so is the overall build quality. The features are also decent and overall the Z950 is a well rounded product. The startup time could have been better though and the video recording quality indoors is quite poor. but for the price the Z950 is definitely worth a look.
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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
CNET reviews the Kodak Easyshare Z950 and writes;
“The good: Nice features, photo quality for the money. The bad: Shooting performance can be frustrating; comparatively narrow lens. The bottom line: As long as you’re a patient snapshooter, the Kodak EasyShare Z950 is a respectable compact megazoom camera.”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
TrustedReviews reviews the Kodak Easyshare Z950 and writes;
“The Z950 could have been a really good camera. It has decent build quality, looks good and handles well, with accessible controls. It has optional manual exposure features that others in its class lack, and the HD video with optical zoom is a nice extra. It’s a real shame that it’s let down so badly by extremely slow performance.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
DCI reviews the Kodak Easyshare Z950 and writes;
“The Z950 is a decent camera, with decent performance and a decent set of features. And decent is not a bad thing: it takes good pictures and has a zoom long enough to get close to the action. But it doesn’t really shine in any area, and some of the features don’t live up to the hype.”
Rating: N/A
PhotographyBlog reviews the Kodak Easyshare Z950 and writes;
“Though noise is kicking into shadow areas as low as ISO 200, even by ISO 800 it’s not at ruinous levels, and, if you can steer clear of ISO 1600, the results won’t disappoint too harshly…. Therefore we’re happy to flag up the Kodak EasyShare Z950 as a best buy.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Steve’sDigicams reviews the Kodak Easyshare Z950 and writes;
“When viewing the images at 100%, you start to notice noise at ISO 400, but from there all the way to ISO 1600, the camera produces images that are printable and very low noise for each setting. “
Rating: N/A
ComputerActive reviews the Kodak Easyshare Z950 and writes;
“Good points Good build quality; small dimensions; large zoom range; Bad points Disappointing in low light; slow to respond on some settings; slightly bulkier than competitors”
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
DCR reviews the Kodak Easyshare Z950 and writes;
“Overall, I was pleased with the Kodak EasyShare Z950. It has many automatic features that make it easy for beginners along with manual exposure controls for more ambitious users. Its ergonomics are very good, with a couple of minor exceptions. While it’s not the fastest camera on the block in starting up and shutting down, it is relatively quick in performing other functions.”
Rating: N/A
User Opinions
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Kodak Easyshare Z950 User Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars – Love this camera
“I love Kodak Easy Share Cameras. This is my 5th one. I gave two of them to my children who also love them. I love getting the newest models. I have not found a point and shoot that I like better and I have tried several other brand name cameras.” - by Nancy
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars – Smaller than I expected
“I love Kodak Easy Share Cameras. This is my 5th one. I gave two of them to my children who also love them. I love getting the newest models. I have not found a point and shoot that I like better and I have tried several other brand name cameras.” - by Nancy
Samples
Kodak Easyshare Z950 Sample Photos
- Kodak Easyshare Z950 Sample Photos @ CNET
- Kodak Easyshare Z950 Sample Photos @ TrustedReviews
- Kodak Easyshare Z950 Sample Photos @ PhotographyBlog
- Kodak Easyshare Z950 Sample Photos @ DCI
- Kodak Easyshare Z950 Sample Photos @ Steve’sDigicams
- Kodak Easyshare Z950 Sample Photos @ DCR
Specs
Standard features
Sensor type
1 / 2.33 type
Effective pixels
12 MP (4024 × 3012)
Lens
35–350 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/3.5–f/4.8 SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens
Zoom
10X optical, 5X advanced digital, total zoom range 50X
Image stabilizer
optical
Shutter speed
* 1/8–1/1250 sec. (auto)
Monitor
3 in. high resolution (230K dots), 5 level brightness adjustments
Storage
32 MB internal memory[1]available, SDHC/SD card expansion slot
Auto focus
Focus Type
TTL imager AF system
Modes
normal, macro, infinity, manual
Focus range
* wide standard: 0.5 m–infinity
* tele standard: 1.2 m–infinity
* wide macro: 0.12–0.6 m
* tele macro: 0.6–1.3 m
Auto focus control
single, continuous
Auto focus zones
TTL multi-zone, center zone AF
AF (Auto Focus) assist light
yes
Exposure control
ISO sensitivity
auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200[2]
Metering modes
multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Compensation
±2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps
Bracketing
±1.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps, 3 images
White balance
auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade
Flash
Range
* 5.4 m (@ wide, ISO 400)
* 3.9 m (@ tele, ISO 400)
Modes
auto, off, fill, red-eye reduction
Compensation
±1.0 EV in 1/3 steps
Shooting specifications
Drive modes
single shot, first and last burst (up to 3 images), self-timer (10 sec.), delay shutter (2 sec.), 2-shot self-timer
Shooting modes
Smart Capture, high ISO, sport, P (program), A (aperture priority), S (shutter priority), M (manual), panorama (left–right, right–left), video, SCN (scene modes)
Scene modes
portrait, night portrait, landscape, night landscape, flower, sunset, backlight, candlelight, manner/museum, text, beach, snow, fireworks, children, self-portrait, stage
Click to capture
< 0.3 sec.
Shot to shot
< 1.5 sec
Still capture
Still format
JPEG/EXIF v2.21
Picture size
* 12.0 MP (4000 × 3000)—4:3
* 10.7 MP (4000 × 2264)—3:2
* 9.0 MP (4000 × 2256)—16:9
* 6.0 MP (2832 × 2128)—4:3
* 3.1 MP (2048 × 1536)—4:3
* 2.2 MP (1800 × 1200)—3:2
* 2.1 MP (1920 × 1080)—16:9
* 1.2 MP (1280 × 960)—4:3
Color modes
high color, natural color, low color, sepia, black and white
Sharpness
high, normal, low
Review options
single, magnification with navigation box, multi-up, multi-field search, slideshow, multimedia slideshow, histogram
Editing
on-camera crop, KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, voice annotation
File management
delete, undo delete, copy, protect, text tagging, one-button upload
Video capture
Format
QUICKTIME MPEG-4
Quality
* HDV (1280 × 720) at 30 fps
* VGA (640 × 480) at 30 fps
* QVGA (320 × 240) at 30 fps
Length
* HDV: continuous up to 29 min. based on memory card capacity
* VGA/QVGA: continuous up to 80 min. based on memory card capacity
Review options
play, rewind, pause, fast-forward and rewind, forward and rewind by frame, multi-up, multimedia slideshow, multi-field search bookmarks
Editing
make a picture from video, action print (4, 9, 16-up), trim
File management
delete, undo delete, copy, protect, text tagging, one-button upload
Customization
Custom settings
LCD brightness (5 levels), date stamp (on/off), image storage, capture frame grid (on/off), image stabilizer control, red-eye, quick view (on/off), advanced digital zoom, orientation sensor, sound, volume, date & time, auto power off, video out, language, reset camera
Sharing
Share button
yes
Physical specifications
I/O interface
digital (USB 2.0 high speed) connector for data and video
Power
Kodak Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7003; optional AC adapter
Dedicated buttons
* Top: power, shutter with zoom ring, mode dial, drive, flash
* Back: joystick, info, menu, review, delete, Share
Tripod mount
¼ in. standard
Dimensions
W × H × D: 4.3 × 2.6 × 1.4 in.
Weight
8.2 oz (223 g) (without SD card and battery)
Compatibility
Direct printing
PictBridge-enabled
Software
works with KODAK EASYSHARE Software
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Monday 01 Mar 2010
Kodak Z980
Last update (01 March’10):
- Review & Sample Photos @ ePhotozine
Kodak Z980 is a 12 megapixel SLR-like ultrazoom digital camera features 24X optical zoom lens (26–624 mm in 35mm photography) with Image stabilization, Fast (f/2.8-f/8.0) 26mm wide-angle lens, Vertical shutter release, True HD photo & video quality, Enhanced lighting control, Manual controls, ISO 64-6400, Face detection, Flash hot-shoe and a 3 in. type high resolution (201K dots) LCD screen. The camera measures 3.5 × 4.9 × 4.1 in. (90.5 × 123.7 ×105 mm) and weighs 14.6 oz (415 g).
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Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info
Expert Reviews
Kodak Z980 Reviews
ePhotozine reviews the Kodak Z980 and writes;
“In time and with some work, a descendent of the Z980 could well be a viable alternative but for now, it’s relegated to newcomers to photography who simply want a high resolution, big zoom camera with some funky features.”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
PhotographyReview reviews the Kodak Z980 and writes;
“I truly like its amazing lens, good design, speedy shutter and the accurate Smart Capture shooting mode… But the Z980’s image quality is unacceptable to me. If I only wanted to share photos online and make small prints, I might be able to live with it. However, I do try to make a few dollars selling my images, and the Z980’s excessive noise is noticeable at 8×10 and larger.”
Rating: N/A
GoodGearGuide reviews the Kodak Z980 and writes;
“If you don’t mind the additional weight and size, and you can overlook the slight shortcomings in imaging, the Kodak EasyShare Z980 is a solid buy. Its speed makes it a winner of a camera, even if Kodak isn’t as sexy as other brands.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
PCWorld reviews the Kodak Z980 and writes;
“In overall image quality, the Z980 scored a bit below average when measured up against 50 other point-and-shoots in the PC World Test Center’s jury evaluations. Its overall image score was Good, and it received above-average marks in sharpness, but it took its knocks in the color and overall exposure categories.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
DigicamReview reviews the Kodak Z980 and writes;
” I actually found the camera quite enjoyable to use, it’s responded quite quickly, had a screen (and EVF) that updated very quickly, which meant that you were able to capture the moment when photographing moving subjects. The huge optical zoom was also useful and managed to take some nice shots. Images are quite good, and very colourful, but not perfect when using the full zoom. It’s a strange but enjoyable camera that I would probably recommend it if you can live with it’s many quirks. “
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
PhotographyBlog reviews the Kodak Z980 and writes;
“Noise is evident even at the slowest ISO speed of 64, and it will become apparent even in prints at ISO 400 and faster, limiting the Z980 to hand-held use in good lighting conditions only. It also has a tendency to over-saturate the colours, even in the default Natural Light mode – some people may like this effect, but it certainly isn’t accurate.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
DCR reviews the Kodak Z980 and writes;
“Noise performance doesn’t quite keep up with the competition starting at ISO 200, somewhat limiting the camera’s “sweet spot” with regard to the best quality ISO range. Battery life is relatively short, particularly with pronounced flash and/or monitor use, and flash recycle times with near or full discharges can approach ten seconds.”
Rating: N/A
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User Opinions
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Kodak Z980 User Reviews
Very nice camera for the money | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Could use a little improvement. I have had this camera for about 2 months now. I find when trying to turn camera on without looking I keep switching the high/low shutter button switch instead of the on/off switch. Perhaps these 2 switches should be reversed. Also, it could use a famale shutter jack. The biggest improvement I suggest would be a remote control, this would help with time lapse photography and being included in family photos instead of constantly running back to reset the timer. It is an upgrade from my Z712 which I rate at a five star. I am more a point and shoot photographer in all settings. This camera does a nice job with filling my needs. I will update this review in about a year.
Great value, great features | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I bought the Kodak Z980 because my previous Kodak digital had only 5.1 MP and I could see a little pixelization in 12 x 18 enlargements. Kodak offers amazing value on their digitals, plus excellent documentation/instructions, plus easy-to-reach unlimited phone tech support. I initiated my new Z980 yesterday at a Hollywood Bowl event, and the full 24X optical zoom used without tripod was impressive, helped by the excellent image stabilization. Also great low-light sensitivity with the correct settings. I took over 300 photos (using eyepiece) and still have about half a battery charge left. E-Z in-camera panoramic stitching is fun. In short, I think it’s a wonderful value. Ignore any friends or store employees who doubt this can be true.
Samples
Kodak Z980 Samples
- Kodak Z980 Sample Photos: ISO 100 | ISO 400 @ PhotographyReview
- Kodak Z980 Sample Photos @ DigicamReview
- Kodak Z980 Sample Photos @ PhotographyBlog
Manual
Kodak Z980 User Manual (PDF)
Click to view or right click and select Save Target As..(Firefox) or Save link as.. (IE) to download
- Download Kodak Z980 User Manual (PDF – 2.5 MB)
Press
Kodak Z980 Press Release
London, January 5, 2009 — Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) today announced new additions to its digital camera line, led by the high-zoom KODAK Z980 Digital Camera, featuring outstanding control and Kodak’s innovative Smart Capture feature that consistently delivers high quality images.
Featuring a wealth of power and versatility, the KODAK Z980 Digital Camera offers a 26 mm wide angle, professional quality, 24X image stabilised optical zoom lens, a vertical shutter release and a hot shoe, all at an affordable price.
The Z980 enables serious photographers to easily handle both long-distance and wide-angle shots, and boasts Kodak’s innovative Smart Capture feature, which adjusts the camera’s settings to deliver brilliant images automatically.
“The Z980 is an ideal camera for photographers looking to do more and get more from their digital camera,” said Matthew Yarrow, Country Business Manager, for the Consumer Digital Imaging Group (CDG) and the Film & Photofinishing Systems Group (FPG), UK and Ireland, Eastman Kodak Company. “The versatile lens, combined with our exclusive Smart Capture feature, lets consumers shoot great pictures in any setting – from daylight to night or from close-ups to landscapes, the camera makes adjustments automatically.”
The new KODAK Z980 Digital Camera offers:
* Kodak’s exclusive Smart Capture feature, which analyses scenes and adjusts camera settings to deliver beautiful pictures more often;
* 26 mm wide angle/24X Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon Image Stabilised Optical Zoom Lens;
* HD picture and video capture;
* Vertical shutter release and detachable vertical grip, for greater comfort and control when shooting scenes vertically;
* Hot shoe for the optional KODAK P20 flash;
* 12 MP for prints up to 30”x40”;
* Bright and detail-rich 3-inch indoor/outdoor colour display;
* Compatible with new KODAK WI-FI Memory Cards and KODAK SDHC/SD Memory Cards;
* Pricing and availability for the KODAK Z980 TBC
Kodak also introduced new models to its M-Series Digital Camera line, led by the KODAK EASYSHARE M380 Digital Camera. A sleek but powerful digital camera for style-savvy consumers, the M380 delivers an innovative feature package led by Kodak’s Smart Capture feature, and also boasts a 10MP sensor, 5x optical zoom, and 2.7” LCD. The M380 will be available in black, red and teal, with pricing and availability TBC
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