Kodak EasyShare Z712 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Overall, as one of the smallest cameras with a 12X optical zoom, the Kodak Easyshare Z712 IS does not perform so badly. Image quality is decent for small prints or web-use and the camera shows good handling. On the other hand, most cameras in its class pe

Pros: Good corner-to-corner lens sharpness, Good exposure accuracy, Generally fast, Powerful flash, Relatively compact

Cons: High image noise starting at ISO 400, Noticeable vignetting, Overly saturated colors, Visible LCD artifacts, Poor battery life

Review summary: Designed like a mini-SLR, the compact, 7Mp Kodak Z712 IS almost falls into a category of its own.

Verdict: Paul Monckton

Pros: Very good photo quality in most situations 12X optical zoom lens & optical image stabilization Considerably cheaper than the competition, without skimping on features Well built (for a plastic camera), easy to hold Large 2.5" LCD display is easy to se

Cons: Images on the soft side, with detail loss from heavy noise reduction; some vignetting Low resolution LCD Could really use manual white balance control (as illustrated by the test photos) Manual focus difficult to use (lousy focus distance guide; not very

Verdict: Kodak's EasyShare Z712 IS offers a big lens, image stabilization, a nearly complete set of manual controls, and a ton of scene modes, all for less than $250. Competing models from the likes of Canon, Panasonic, and Sony, cost anywhere from $100 - $200 mor

Review summary: A professional-looking camera that will turn heads

Pros: Good form factor,

Cons: Low detailing,