Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS
Latest - Review and Sample Photos by TrustedReviews (added 29 August’08)
Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS features:
- 10.1 megapixels
- 12x zoom
- Optical image stabilized
- ISO 64 - 3200
- HD Capture
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Reviewers Conclusions & Verdicts - (updated 29 August’08)
TrustedReviews“Although only a year old, the Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS has not aged well, and looks very weak by comparison to rival models, especially more recent ones. One can forgive the utilitarian design and slightly limited range of features, but the extremely slow performance and shoddy image quality are damning faults.”
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StevesDigicams
“The performance is good, however, it would be nice to see the camera able to capture more than 3 images at a time both in burst and single shot modes. The image quality both indoors and out is excellent with vivid, natural colors.”
Overall, Review was Favorable: 
About.com
“The size is a trade-off for the impressive zoom, and high image quality as well as a wide variety of features. The best way to describe the size is to consider it in the middle between a typical compact point-and-shoot and a typical low-priced digital SLR camera.”
Rating:
DigitalCameraReview
“Overall, the Kodak Z1012 IS usually succeeds in producing nice pictures, but some parts of the camera just get in the way. At the end of the day for me, judging a camera comes down to its ability to produce a good image. On this score, this camera is generally a success.”
Overall, Review was Favorable:
CNET.co.uk
“It’s easy to sneer at clumsy, sluggish superzooms, especially when compared with today’s ever nimble, budget digital SLRs. However, this Kodak delivers in some key areas: it’s light, fairly quick and easy to use, and has a long, well stabilized lens.”
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Actual Owner Feedback
“I love this new camera because of the lens quality, 12x zoom optical image stabilization feature, and price. I have tried other 8x and 10x zoom cameras the past few years in stores but always had trouble getting sharp point and shoot pictures even with image stabilization.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“Like others here have said, I ding it on battery life. You absolutely must get the charger and at least three rechargeable lithium batteries. Don’t be confused when it says there’s a lithium battery included in the kit: that’s a one-use lithium, not a rechargeable.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“This is my third Kodak. It did not disappoint me. It takes excellent pictures and is easy to use. Love the image stabilization, so I get great pics even when using the zoom without a tripod.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“This is a great camera with lots of neat features built in. It’s nice that picture taking can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. It’s light-weight and small, but not too small.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“Bought this camera a few weeks ago to upgrade from my last easy share. The pictures are great, and you can capture shots real fast and clear.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“I enjoy photography as a hobby. When I went on a trip to the Caribbean Islands, this camera did an awesome job of capturing that picture that I wanted it to capture; whether I was being transported on a bumpy road or on water. It also did an amazing job with video!”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
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Specifications & Camera Profile
Owners Manual
Press Excerpt
LAS VEGAS, NV, January 31, 2008 - At the Photo Marketing Association Show (PMA), Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) today announced the latest addition to its award-winning line of KODAK EASYSHARE Consumer Digital Cameras. The KODAK EASYSHARE Z1012 IS Digital Camera — with 10-megapixel resolution and 12X optical zoom with optical image stabilization — brings an advanced, high performance feature set to a compact size that is ready to go anywhere your life takes you.
“With the newest addition to the EasyShare family, Kodak is making it even easier for consumers to capture life’s high performance memories,” said John Blake, general manager, Digital Capture & Imaging Devices and Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. “The smart technology found on the KODAK EASYSHARE Z1012 IS enables consumers to capture life’s most important moments and seamlessly bring their pictures to life on vivid prints, HD displays and wireless picture frames.”
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