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Review summary: The EasyShare P850 ($499) is one of two cameras in Kodak's new Performance series of digital cameras. The P850 (reviewed here) features a 12X stabilized zoom lens, while its sibling the P880 (review to come) features a 24 mm wide-angle lens.

Pros: Very good photo quality (though see issues below) ; 12X optical zoom lens with image stabilization ; Large 2.5" LCD display (though see issues below) ; Full manual controls ; Fancy white balance options: Rebel XT-like WB fine-tuning ; can store three ...

Cons: Images can be fuzzy at times ; details lost in overexposed areas ; Poor high ISO performance ; Below average battery life ; Mac version of EasyShare software can't edit RAW images (use Photoshop CS2 if you have it) ; Low LCD resolution ; low light ...

Verdict: As you can see, the P850's battery life is on the low end in this category. With that in mind, buying an extra battery probably isn't a bad idea. Thankfully Kodak doesn't stiff you on extra batteries like some other manufacturers do -- they're only ...

Review summary: Kodak plays catch-up with its feature-rich but ultimately disappointing digital camera.

Pros: The 2.5-inch screen looks fantastic; Rich in features

Cons: Dodgy interface plagued by awkward controls; Average images

Verdict: Not bad, but with average pics and complex features, there are better cameras out there for the money.

Review summary: Kodak has been in the business of simple digital cameras for several years.

Pros: colored Share button, a large 2.5-inch LCD screen, 16 scene modes, and even a $299 price tag." />, pub-3630565122970861") ; GS_googleEnableAllServices() ; pub-3630565122970861", "DCI-Home-Digital_Camera_Reviews-Kodak_interstitial") ; GA_googleAddSlot( ...

Cons: Marginal image quality, Poor color reproduction, Rubber surfaces attract dust and hair, Poor LCD resolution, Built-in flash casts uneven light, Limited ISO range for enthusiasts

Verdict: On the spec sheet, this digital camera looks great. It has a 12x optically stabilized Schneider-Kreuznach zoom lens, full manual controls and custom modes, a built-in flash unit and a hot shoe, and a 2.5-inch LCD screen.

Pros: Sharp pictures, 12X zoom

Cons: Colour reproduction can get quite oversaturated

Verdict: A pretty solid advanced camera. It is functional, comfortable, has all the features one could expect, and above average sharpness. It is only let down by overly saturated pictures.