Kodak EasyShare Z1085 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: This easy-to-use 5X zoom camera can select the scene mode for you.

Pros: Optical image stabilization, Simple interface, Gorgeous colors, Records 720p video

Cons: Low-light shooting not always reliable, Small LCD isn't bright enough outdoors

Verdict: Our resulting shots showed vibrant, frame-worthy color. And more often than not, they emphasized the appropriate subjects: flowers in a Macro shot and faces in portraits. This feature works especially well in harshly lit situations: Our backlit shot looke

Review summary: The Kodak EasyShare Z1085 IS is a nice surprise. The camera produces quality images, use is simple and it can shoot high definition (720p) video. However, the lack of a wide angle limits it from obtaining a fourth star.

Review summary: While its specs don't exactly jump off the page, the new Kodak EasyShare Z1085 IS looks and feels like a step forward in Kodak's apparent efforts to become a serious player again among serious amateur photographers. With a 10 megapixel sensor, 5x zoom, an

Pros: Polished, high-function interface, Solid speed and performance all around, Avoids bloated, useless soft features, Vivid Kodak color reproduction

Cons: Macro mode isn't much, AF requires some finessing for consistent results, Too much intrusive noise reduction, No way to dial back sharpness without losing detail

Review summary: With 10 megapixels and optical image stabilisation, is the Z1085 IS a bargain?

Verdict: With its relatively low price and 10-megapixel resolution the EasyShare Z1085 may look like a bargain, but as usual you get what you pay for. Build quality and design are reasonably good, the image stabilisation system works well and the camera is certain