| Kodak Easyshare Z812IS 8.2MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | 
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| Buy New: $249.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 115 reviews)
Sales Rank: 3092
Category: Photography
Publisher: Kodak
Studio: Kodak
Brand: Kodak
Label: Kodak
Media: Electronics
Autographed: 0
Memorabilia: 0
Batteries Included: 0
System Memory: 32
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 250
Optical Zoom: 12
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Resolution: 8
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
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Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 4.3 x 2.9 x 3
MPN: 1986264
Model: 1986264
UPC: 041771986261
EAN: 0041771986261
ASIN: B000VJWJW2
Release Date: September 27, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Includes - Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS Zoom Digital Camera, Kodak Lithium Digital Camera Battery CRV3, USB and audio/video cables, Lens cap with strap, Neck strap, Getting Started Guide with Kodak EasyShare Software, Custom camera insert for optional Kodak EasyShare Camera and Printer Docks | | • | 8 Megapixel Resolution - HD 720p at 30 fps videos, VGA video 640480 at 30 fps with sound | | • | Built-in 32MB - We recommend purchasing a 4GB SD or SDHC Memory Card for practical usage | | • | All glass 12x Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon Optical Zoom Lens (36-432 mm) | | • | Optical image stabilization captures sharp, steady shots when shooting at long zoom ranges |
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Product Description
The Z812-IS is part of the Kodak EasyShare System, so to share your pictures, just press Share. The elegant design of the Z812-IS provides a more enjoyable viewing experience of your picture, on a 2.5" color display. Turn your pictures into 46" (1015cm) announcements, invitations, holiday cards, and more with English, French, and German photo card templates. A high speed digital processor chip, advanced algorithms, and hardware acceleration features let the Z812 IS make simultaneous, split-second decisions to produce rich, vibrant, true-to-life colors in almost any lighting situation. Every time you click the shutter, the Kodak Color Science Chip performs an instantaneous and advanced analysis of collected scene data to identify and adjust multiple factors that influence picture quality. Scene light source is detected and adjustments are made to capture bright whites and true, vivid colors. High ISO mode - ISO 3200 available at 2.2 MP and less in PASM modes Exclusive Kodak Color Science Image Processing Chip View pictures with brilliance and clarity on the high resolution indoor/outdoor 2.5 (6.4 cm) color display or the high resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) Panorama stitch mode - Combine up to three shots together into one large picture Smart scene mode - Capture stunning shots with ease, automatically selects the best mode Manual Scene Modes - Portrait, Landscape, Bright, Action, Close-up, Text/Documents and Manner/Museum mode 5 color modes - High color, Low color, Natural color, Sepia, Black and white
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| Customer Reviews: Read 110 more reviews...
 Kodak Z812... FAST, FAST, FAST! May 16, 2008
Awesome camera! First a little background. I have owned several Kodak cameras over the years, although my first digital was a Sony, so I am a little biased to Kodak. I loved my Z730 that was a few years old, but my son broke it on me so I decided it was time for an upgrade on features anyway. Did I say how much I LOVED that z730?!? So I wanted something that was similiar in style and function.
I have 3 kids and another due shortly, so I take tons of indoor snapshots. I was seeking fast speed, short lag, a good zoom, easy to handle and program, excellent photos and good video (exactly the z730 features).
I bought 2 cameras that I felt fit my criteria and budget, the Canon SX100 and the Kodak Z812. Never owned a Canon before, but they seem to get great ratings everywhere I searched. Of course, I also checked out the Nikon D40 (super fast, but no video), the Sony DSC-H10 (over my budget and got so-so reviews on indoor shots, but is fast) and several others. But the first 2 I purchased and tried at home under my conditions. Tried these side by side with my husband and then we swaped cameras and gave our thoughts. We both liked the Kodak better.
The Canon SX100 is a perfect size, comfy to hold, takes various battery options, takes really nice photos, good response time without the flash...however, once the flash is used it takes FOREVER to recycle at about 4-8 secs (with 3 kids that won't work for me), the onboard program is not easy to use (hated it, Kodak is was easier), orientation does not keep pics face up if I snap at side angle (Kodak does), plus if you like a date stamp on the pics like I do, the Canon will only allow it on the "postcard" setting (Kodak has it on all settings). Overall nice megazoon camera, but too slow for indoor shots with flash and not a good menu set-up. I would rate this one about 3 1/2 stars.
The Kodak Z812 is a bit bigger, but only like a 1/2 oz heavier than the Canon. I like the super fast speed of the Kodak Z812 shot to shot time and lag time...even with the flash used I could immediately snap the next shot without a wait. It has a crisp 230k pixel LCD and EVF. The Canon is 172k pixels (still nice) and only has an LCD which makes not much a difference to me b/c I rarely use a VF anyway. Both cameras have a 2.5in LCD. I like to set my camera at auto mode mostly with some tweaking from time to time. This camera happens to capture great videos and the zoom can be used while in use. Takes awesome crisp, clear, true to color pictures even when used in full zoom and macro mode. The program menu is so simple to use and navigate. I like the auto pop-up flash (the Canon has a maual flash) not that this is an important feature for me, but could be for someone else. The downside to the Kodak is the batteries. I do not like that Kodak put a disposable battery instead of a rechargeable one with a charger. It cost about $70 for these 2 added items. Te other thing I don't care for is where the zoom button is located, on the back and I prefer it to be with the snap button. Overall this camera is superb and deserves 5 stars!
The Canon gets returned and the Kodak stays! You will love this camera too, I highly recommend it!
 Must have May 15, 2008
This is the best camera I have ever bought. Takes good pictures, has lots of settings to chose from. The price is very good compare to other camera from Canon, sony. My only disadvantage is the lens cover fall off very easily and the battery cover seem to be very delicate (Don't drop this camera).
 Some features good, some bad May 14, 2008
The zoom is so much better than our old camera, so I'm thrilled at how close this camera can bring distant images, but I am not as impressed with the image stabilization as we still get some blurry shots.
Terrific camera loaded with features. May 6, 2008
What I love best is the Image Stabilization which easily allows you to zoom in 12X (optical zoom) and shoot using no tripod or camera shake. It's also easy to bump up the ISO you are shooting at by selecting the "P" mode. It's a bit bulkier than some (more like a small SLR) but that makes it harder to accidently drop. The CRV3 batteries are expensive but W-Mart also sells a 4-pack of AA Energizer Lithiums for the same price. Use two at a time, cutting the cost in half. This is a great little camera and takes excellent pictures. It is 8.2mp. Use the fine compression setting and you should get fantastic pictures.
Awesome Camera May 2, 2008
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Very nice camera. Instructions are a little vague, but with a little searching and button pushing It can be figuered out. I have purchased a couple of lenses to go with it ( it does require the adaptor) and am looking forward to seeing how much more it will enhance my pictures. Will post a review on the lenses as soon as I put them to use.
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