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1.0 Inches | Home » » » Kodak Easyshare Z712 IS 7.1 MP Digital Camera with 12xOptical Image Stabilized Zoom | | | | | | | Description: | | Kodak 1699511 7.1 Megapixel Easyshare Z712 Is Zoom Digital Camera 7.1 Megapixels ; 12x Optical Zoom; 2.5" Indoor/Outdoor Color Display; 32 Mb Internal Memory & Secure Digital Card/Multimediacard Expansion Slot; Features Hi-Iso Scene Mode & Cropping ; Perfect Touch Technology; Kodak Color Science; Video Print Options Including 4, 9 Or 16 Up Prints; Features Optical Image Stabilization & Quick Click-To-Capture Speed (0.26 Sec) ; 16 Scene & 5 Color Modes; Features Tv-Quality Video At 30 Fps ; Includes Digital Camera, Li-Ion Digital Camera Battery, Usb & A/V Cables, Neck Strap, Kodak Easyshare Software & Custom Camera Insert | | | Features: | |
• 7.1-megapixel CCD for prints up to poster-size
• All-glass Schneider-Kreuger Varigon lens; 2.5-inch LCD
• 12x optical zoom; optical image stabilization; power: rechargeable lithium batteries
• Record VGA video (640 × 480) at 30 fps with sound
• 32 MB internal memory; capture images to SD/MMC cards (card not included)
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 2.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.45 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.15 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 189 reviews |
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177 of 178 found the following review helpful:
 Top-Notch Pictures, Easy to UseJun 22, 2007
By T. Fonte
I got my Z712 a week ago and have taken over 600 pictures with it. It is pretty small (though not pocketable) and lightweight. It is a fast, accurate-focusing camera. The 12x zoom is fabulous. It has an Auto mode that evaluates the shooting conditions and subject and chooses the correct scene mode automatically; in my experience it is quite accurate. You can use it as a point and shoot or make your own aperture, shutter or completely manual settings. The high ISO on the camera does a nice job--even my worst shots at 1600 are usable (with a little help from Neat Image). There are almost no ruined shots due to camera fault (photographer fault, yes). The colors are definitely Kodak, but not as saturated as some of their cameras have been. There is plenty of detail in the photographs. The CRV3 battery lasted over 500 shots with frequent flash and LCD use. It is a camera with a great combination of qualities and few faults. A picture is worth a thousand words, so in case you want to see some actual production from the camera, feel free to visit my Kodak Z712 IS gallery at pbase. Just search for the camera and tgaf. I have posted over 80 photos of various types there.
105 of 108 found the following review helpful:
Great camera for the money!Sep 19, 2007
By Narut Ujnat
"Exchanger1"
I bought this camera to upgrade my little Olympus point and shoot from 2002. A great product as I detail below.
This Kodak is a great camera, and for the money delivers unbelievable features. This camera is not just a simple point and shoot, but rather it is an advanced amateur camera with lots of features to go from simple point and shoot to more manual features such as choosing exposure time, settings for certain types of light and even video with sound. You can easily choose - with one button being pressed - between the digital viewfinder or the larger LCD screen for taking the picture.
By using the wheel on top of the camera, you can easily access all features. The camera comes with a proprietary battery, but you can use standard AA batteries in a pinch, although standard AA batteries probably won't last long.
The lens has 12 times zoom with digital zoom taking it to 18x normal. The camera is certainly larger than a point and shoot, but it is fairly small - about the size of your hands if you cup them together to make a bowl.
Pictures
The camera takes some outstanding pictures that make you seem like a better photographer than you probably are. Colors are vibrant and come out beautifully. 7.1 MP gives you sufficient range to zoom into a picture of you want without too much grain.
Download
The camera uses a standard SD memory card. I bought a 2 GB and 1 GB card for use with the camera and on the highest settings a 1GB card should give you about 300 pictures, quite a lot for almost any situation.
Downloading the pictures onto your computer is fairly easy - using a included USB cord. However, I must say that the instructions are not as clear as they could be and I had to figure out some features by trial and error. This included how to look at the pictures on the camera without having the lens pop out (go to features and press on and you will be fine) and downloading the pictures to the camera the first few times (you have to put the cord in order before the computer will probably recognize the camera for download - frankly my Olympus was easier to accomplish this task)
Shortcomings
Of the few shortcomings this camera has, I mentioned the confusing download which is not intuitive at first (I admit I actually had to look at the directions). Second, sometimes the auto-focus will take a few moments to capture the subject you want - again not a real huge issue but it is noticeable. And I suppose that is really the only issues I have with the camera. It is a good product.
Conclusion
Give the price, if your looking for a camera which can serve as an all-around platform for simple picture taking to more advanced features giving you manual control, and in a pinch a decent video camera to take video with sound limited only by memory - than look no further because this is a great camera. For the money it is a very good deal! I am very satisfied with this camera.
95 of 98 found the following review helpful:
You will not be disappointed.Jun 15, 2007
By Mrs. Melton
"Mrs. Melton"
After seeing that this camera was not immediately available on Amazon, I went to Staples and bought it. It was one of only two available, and I am lucky to have found it. So far, I have been extremely impressed. It takes excellent pictures in a variety of scenarios, but I have been most impressed with its ability in low light situations. Standing in a completely dark room, it makes photos look like it is daylight. The zoom is fantastic. Although the camera is completely automatic and adjusts to the appropriate settings, it allows the flexibility of a manual camera, which is perfect for the amateur photographer who wants a little more out of his or her camera. If you are looking for a simple point and shoot, it might be a little big and complicated, but if you want more, this camera is perfect for you. I don't think you will be disappointed; I know I love it.
41 of 42 found the following review helpful:
Kodak Fan!Aug 05, 2007
By P. Dyer
""truth teller""
The Kodak 712Zis is a great camera. It's lightweight and easy to use. As an owner of the Kodak DX7590 (still working great!) I upgraded to the 712Z for a few reasons:
1. the video is wonderful, although you cannot zoom during the video - you can make still pictures from the video, edit the video, and with the Kodak 2GB High Performance SD card I purchased the quality is wonderful.
2. In automatic mode this camera takes phenominal pictures in low lighting.
3. The LCD screen is large and easy to see. I can see it outdoors (if I am not wearing sunglasses). I wish I had not taken off the LCD protector because the screen DOES need constant wiping from fingerprint smudges.
There are two not so great features - one is the cap IS cheap and does not stay well on the camera. The other is the zoom - Although you have a 12x zoom, which is nice, while zooming you do not have a clear picture like you do with the DX7590, and it takes quite some time to get used to that feature.
Overall, it's a great camera that takes great pictures. With the price drop it's an incredible buy.
Tip - The camera does NOT come with a recharable battery, so purchase the Kodak KLIC-8000 battery, and the Series 3 dock (which transfers pictures AND recharges your battery).
39 of 40 found the following review helpful:
Kodakz712 - The Good and BadOct 01, 2007
By Jane Brandenburg
"Dorsey"
I have been using a Kodak z712 for about two months now and have shot about 2,000 pics. The camera is capable of excellent pictures, great zoom range, exceptional video, and all at an excellent price in a very small package, but I do notice some problems.
Worst is batteries-The camera can deplete NiMH rechargables just sitting for a few days. The unit comes with a nice lithium ion battery but it is NOT RECHARGABLE. Nor is a recharger included. If you use lithium ion 's you will get good battery life , but they are expensive! If you use rechargables other than Li-ION you will get very poor battery life (40-50 images). AND I found it hard and expensive to get Li-Ion rechargable batteries and especially a working charger. On that note avoid shopextreme.com - they rip off alot of customers.
The camera does very well in good light but has problems focusing in lower light. (It helps to select macro or distance settings to aid focusiing) Sometimes it just won't focus (then go to manual). Sometimes it won't snap the picture, and that's frustrating.
The LCD is very bright, the menu system is very good, The image stabilization is very good. There are a lot of features and manual controls.
The zoom is amazing for so inexpensive a camera. At full zoom I recommend a tripod. I could actually get clearer long distance pictures from the z712 that I could from my Canon 350d with a 300mm lens. (Don't get me wrong - overall $1,200 of DSLR and lenses are a much better platform)
Concluding: for the price -amazing possibilities, but spotty performance in lower light - worst are the battery issues
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