While compact in size, the EasyShare Z1275 offers advanced features such as exposure compensation, manual control over shutter, aperture, ISO, focus, flash, white balance, and metering. The EasyShare Z1275 also features Kodak’s On-Camera share button for easy tagging of photographs you wish to share.
Kodak EasyShare Z1275 Features Include:
- 12 megapixels
- 5X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens
- Fast f/2.8 - f/5.1 Aperture
- High-resolution 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) color display
- High ISO mode (ISO 100 to 3200)
- Digital image stabilization
- KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology
- Smart scene mode
- Panorama stitch mode
- 64MB Internal Memory
- SD/SDHC/MMC Card Expansion Slot
- HD Video at 30fps with sound and Zoom
- 5 Color Modes (High, Low, Natural, B&W, Sepia)
- Program (P) and Manual (M) Modes
- Multiple Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Bright, Action, Party, Close-up, Text/Document,Manner/Museum)
- Exposure Compensation (+/- 2 EV in +/- 0.3 EV step increments
- Shutter Speed: 8 - 1/1000 second in 1/3 step increments
- Exposure Metering: Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, and Spot
- Flash Mode: Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill, Off
What’s in the box
KODAK EASYSHARE Z1275 Zoom Digital Camera, KODAK Oxy-Alkaline Digital Camera Batteries AA, USB cable, Wrist strap, Getting Started Guide with KODAK EASYSHARE Software, Custom camera insert for optional KODAK EASYSHARE Camera and Printer Docks
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Brian Gerrard 09.07.07 at 3:36 pm
Bought one of these cameras and did a number of test shots under varoius conditions. Have to say it was absolute crap. Even using the ‘image stabilization’ mode the images were horrible. They ended up looking more like impressionist paintings. 12MP doesn’t do you a whole lot of good when a camera cannot produce a sharp image
SG 09.11.07 at 3:09 pm
I bought a z1275 last month, and so far, it’s served me pretty well. I have not had any problems with photos looking like “absolute crap”, in fact, most of mine came out exceptionally sharp, although some look a little overexposed. There are plenty of manual features in the P/M setting, but the auto setting works well for most conditions. High ISO mode is a plus, although the photos get pretty grainy towards higher ISO settings. My only complaints are the slightly shaky video and the lack of a normal viewfinder.
ML 10.05.07 at 9:56 pm
I have had this camera for about a week now and so far I am very pleased with it. I wanted it because it offered 12 megapixels in a compact size for a digital camera and at a reasonable price. If someone wants the features that a higher priced SLR camera offers then they should not buy this camera. This camera is more for the casual user who wants to take quick clean pictures for the quick enjoyment of it, not for the serious camera enthusiast or for a proffesional photographer. For my needs, this camera is great and I also say, it does not take “absolute crap” pictures. As a matter of fact, I have been very impressed with the pictures this camera has taken and I would reccomend this camera to anyone who likes to take digital pictures.
Luis Perez 03.29.08 at 12:30 am
Someone at Kodak needs to update their resume, fast.
1GB = Pics: 1.2MP/1604, 12MP/273
4GB = Pics: 1.2MP/6426, 12MP/1096
That’s seems normal, about 4x the 1GB module.
1GB = Vids: 320×240/78min, 1280×720/14min
4GB = Vids: 320×240/80min, 1280×720/29min
What? I add 4x the RAM and I get only 2 minutes more? Look at HD. 4x 14 should be at least 56min. This signifies a serious problem with the calculations.
On occasions, you will get photos that post to the card, but upon review show a blue screen with an error. You will not have a choice but to format the card. Use Windows, then the camera to format it.
Battery life is questionable. Expect heavy drainage if you leave batteries in this unit for a “rainy day” or that “magic moment” due to the drain when off, you may not have enough power to take the photo. Best to take the batteries out and just take the default settings for time etc. or keeps lots of spare batteries. NiMH 2300mAh batteries work great if you intend on taking lots of pictures. However, extended (more than a few days) non-use significantly reduces NiMH capacity. No camera should be eating batteries this fast when it is off.
On the bright side, photo quality is decent in good light. The manual options of this camera are significant enough for professionals and amateurs. Speed is OK and it can capture images in about 1/4 second of clicking the shutter. When using the sequence shooting, ensure you use SDHC. Also, you may need to wait as much as 30 seconds before you shoot your next series of sequence shooting, or the camera will lock up for even longer and display a “Processing” message on the screen.
Video is nice, but I was surprised at the pixilation (grainy) in the video.
When you playback a video, you can hear the sound. You may find no sound on your computer. This is the format the video is in. You will need to either convert it to WMV/AVI/MPG (etc.) or install QuickTime.
This would have been a fabulous camera if the issues above were looked into. I think the QA team was given test cases that did not look at the camera is it would be used in the real world, leaving lots of “oops” for us to find, at our cost.
I am sure a newer version will replace this model with some fixes, but be sure to TEST the heck out of your camera before you decide on keeping it. Some stores give you as little as 7 days to return it - don’t get stuck with something that doesn’t work for you.
litesong 04.02.08 at 5:46 pm
The Z1275 takes excellent pix, despite the despicable manual. The panoramic mode gives superlative seamless pix. The viewing screen is often difficult to see tho, especially the edges in the panoramic mode. The panoramic mode gives 6500+ pixels across the long dimension & 1850+ pixels across the short dimension…solidly packed with detail. Should give excellent 24 by 8 inch pix. The video mode is excellently sharp with fine sound. You will capture people & scenery with nuance & detail. Camera may be delicate. I don’t remember pressing anything hard against my shirt pocket where my camera was, but later I tried to take pix & the viewscreen was broken. Still, I wish to get another Kodak Z1275 camera.
Stefanie 06.07.08 at 10:38 am
I just bought this camera yesterday. It was on clearance for about $140 at Office Depot. I really like this the features on this camera but mostly the fact that it goes way beyond a 3x zoom.I also like tcan change the setting for anytime and anywhere you go.The memory isn’t that great even with an SD card & the quality of the images is fair…pretty bright for a camera,perhaps a little bit too much with the flash on.. My HP Photoshop camera performs way better than this image quality-wise. (My HP camera is 8.0)
The only thing that REALLY annoys me about this camera is that when you zoom into photos, it takes forever to load. Other than that’s kind of bulky for my taste and it really is unappealable, Kodak has yet again failed to leave me satisfied. I’m considering returning this camera.
Maybe I should’ve settled for a $200+ Cannon camera, eh?
Patrice Rivard 10.17.08 at 10:30 am
My 1275 gray body have one little problem when you use video on a quiet
or silent area just try and playback my camera record a sound like a helicopter aproaching it is the only problem i see from my camera