Kodak Easyshare Z8612 Reviews: Digital Hybrid Camera

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Score 8.2/10 Read 16
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+ This digital camera has no outstanding positive points. - It scores very poorly on compatibility.

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Kodak Easyshare Z8612: See full product description

Ease of use	7.6
Image quality	8.9
Features	8.4
Build Quality	8.0
Compatibility	7.0
Performance	8.5
Value for money	8.4
Overall rating	8.2

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Vic, Forfar, Angus Experienced amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Clear images and brilliant colour photographs.
Bad points:: None

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 26 Mar 2010

Graeme, Galston Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: amazing zoom great quality photos works while driving in the car great battery life with a kodak battery
Bad points:: you cannot change zoom once recording has started in video mode

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 25 Mar 2009

Anne, York Artist.

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: A great camera that takes excellent SLR quality pics at the price of a compact digital. The 12 x optical zoom is a brilliant feature. Really easy to learn how to use and the IS means no camera shake!
Bad points:: The lens cap could be better and there is a fair amount of shutter lag in some settings.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

Was this review helpful? 6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 23 Jan 2009

paul, doncaster Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: easy to use and good size screen
Bad points:: cant think of any

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 19 Mar 2009

Dave, Darwen I'm an amateur

Score 6.0/10

Good points:: Everything except the point below
Bad points:: Has no optical view, almost impossible to locate without tripod on high zoom. Had I realised this at the time of purchase - I wouldn't have!

Ease of use	2.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	6.0

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Confirmed purchase: 13 Feb 2009

alan, newport iow Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: very easy to use,light weight.
Bad points:: the battery that came with it was flat and the replacement was also flat,not many shops do replacement batteries

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 12 Apr 2010

Confirmed purchaser

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: clear images, easy to use. Compact but full of features like 'fireworks' etc.
Bad points:: can't think of any.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

Was this review helpful? 3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 11 Dec 2008

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Product Features

Camera Type	Hybrid
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	8.1

Optical zoom ratio	12
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	5
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Media format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	290
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/3200
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/16
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	LCD Monitor
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	104x65.6x70.5
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	3298x2472
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f2.8-4.8
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	21

Release date	2008-05-12
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	6.6

Width in mm	104

Depth in mm	7.1

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	432

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	36

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Manufacturer's Description

Powerful zoom, remarkable clarity

Whether you’re zooming in on fast action shots or taking a picture of your grand surroundings, the Z8612 IS is the camera that can handle it. And it’s surprisingly simple to use.

12X optical zoom with optical image stabilization
8.1 MP for prints up to 30 × 40 in. (76 × 102 cm)
HD pictures and optional KODAK EASYSHARE HDTV Dock
High ISO (up to 3200*)
Advanced settings and manual controls (PASM)
Smart scene mode

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