DigitalCameraInfo - 4/2/2007 - reviews the 7.1 megapixel Kodak EasyShare P712 and writes - “In the increasingly crowded high-zoom, SLR-like digital camera market, consumers are faced with many options. These cameras offer the feel of an SLR in a smaller size with many automatic options. Some manufacturers are offering solid examples and are also constantly improving the category. While the Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS offers some new technologies, like Perfect Touch and their new Color Science Image Processing Chip, its major selling point is the price. If you want a high-zoom camera with a lightweight design at an affordable price, this camera will suffice. However, if you are drawn to this camera because of its “Easy†designation, don’t be fooled, most cameras in this category have a full auto mode and will function as a direct point and shoot. For those interested in the Z712 IS, it will likely serve your needs, it just may not provide as much control or the image quality of its competitors.”
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LetsGoDigital - 3/25/2007 - reviews the 7.1 megapixel Kodak EasyShare P712 and writes - “As such I have mixed feelings about the Kodak P712 test. On one hand there is the ease of a compact design, great optical range and handy image stabilization, and it provides much user-friendliness. On the other hand there is the disappointing quality of the ISO and the limited ISO range, as well as the, sometimes slow, reaction speed of the camera. It makes me feel as if Kodak eased their way out at these points. Had it been so that the competition showed the same images I would have been milder in my judgment. But with the current technology and hardware/software quality a lot more is possible, and that is where Kodak fails. The Kodak EasyShare P712 is an attractive camera for the every day shots of the beginning photographer. The Kodak EasyShare P712 may certainly not be seen as the alternative to a digital SLR camera. The difference between them is just too big.”
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PhotographyReview - 1/18/2007 - reviews the 7.1 megapixel Kodak EasyShare P712 and writes - “The Kodak EasyShare P712 was a fun camera for me to test because it’s like a miniature version of the digital SLR I use when I’m on the job. However, it’s still a compact digital camera and it has the image quality issues typical of all point-and-shoot digital cameras. Personally, I’m not sure if I like the size of the camera - I like point-and-shoots to fit in my pocket. But I do like the super-zoom digital camera format. The serious photographer who’s willing to trade pocket-sized convenience for a lot more power and control will find the Kodak EasyShare P712 is a great camera to own.”
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DPExpert - 10/19/2006 - reviews the 7.1 megapixel Kodak EasyShare P712 and writes - “We understand the attraction of these super-zoom cameras. They seem to offer so much — a pseudo SLR through-the-lens viewfinder; a lens which is the equivalent of at least three interchangeables; a compact body and, so people hope, simplicity. In our experience it takes much more effort to produce a good picture with these gimmicky cameras than with any digital SLR. The super-zooms are light and cheap and that is the end of their advantage. Kodak’s lovely little V550 is a better camera even with only 5 million pixels and a 3x zoom and optical viewfinder.”
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Megapixel - 9/25/2006 - reviews the 7.1 megapixel Kodak EasyShare P712 and writes - “Negatives - Chromatic aberration when the image contains strong contrasts - Lack of sharpness at the widest angle - Sensitive to noise as of 125 ISO and when the flash is used.”
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Imaging Resources - 9/18/2006 - reviews the 7.1 megapixel Kodak EasyShare P712 and writes - “Having said all that, the Kodak P712 warrants a Dave’s Pick based simply on its great 12x optical zoom, optical image stabilizer, and combination of ease of use in Auto mode with its broad feature set for more sophisticated shooters. The Kodak P712 takes great pictures even when zoomed all the way out to an extraordinary 432mm equivalent which is what being a superzoom camera is really all about.”
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Steve’s Digicams - 9/6/2006 - has reviewed the 7.1 megapixel Kodak EasyShare P712 and they write - “While it offers loads of appealing features, the outdoor mediocre image quality really turned us away from this model. However, it does capture nice portrait images and is a speedy performer. None the less, with an MSRP of US$499 it’s a bit too expensive.”
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Photography Blog - 8/31/2006 - has reviewed the 7.1 megapixel Kodak EasyShare P712 and they write - “The Kodak Easyshare P712 is one of a handful of compact digital cameras with a 12x zoom lens, offering a versatile focal range of 36-432mm that will satisfy most photographers. The ability to zoom from 36mm up to 432mm and still get sharp results thanks to the image stabilization system is a revelation if you’re used to a camera with a smaller zoom. Everything from mild wide-angle scenics to distant close-ups is possible, all from a camera that you can fit into a small camera bag, and there isn’t too much distortion at either end of the zoom range. The Kodak P712 will feel instantly familiar to anyone who has used an SLR before, with a full range of automatic and manual exposure controls available, although its “distinctive” looks may put some people off. It’s also a very customisable camera which you can configure to meet your own specific needs, and has a wealth of still and video shooting options.”
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