Kodak EasyShare ZD710 Digital Camera, 7.1 Megapixel, 10x Optical + 5x Digital Zoom

This is a great camera, the movies are nice too. Great focusing abilities. The lag time after capturing the shot is a little annoying, but I typically do not need 2 take pics right after each other too frequently.

The cameras design gives the subject a good feeling that your picture is going 2 turn out well.

I found that the best case 4 my needs 4 this camera is actually the lowepro telephoto lens case Lowepro Lens Case 1 (Black)The fit is very snug, but not too snug. It also eliminates the need 4 the lens cap. There is room at the top 2 hold an extra two re-chargable batteries. I attached a Nikon lanyard instead of the includeded neck strap in case I drop it while taking pics, as I am a klutz. The lanyard also makes the camera more transport friendly when it's in the case. Other cases did not fit into my roller laptop bag properly.

I added this camera 2 my christmas list after reading reviews online. This is our second Kodak Easy Share that we have owned & both have been great cameras.

Lots of options 4 you on this camera & the zoom is incredible!!

The only one holding me back from giving it 5 stars is the lag time between taking pictures. But I have found the lag time really only shows up when my battery is running low. I have also found that if you want 2 take another picture without waiting 4 it 2 show up on the screen 2 just push the zoom & it will move right 2 taking your next picture.

I got this camera because I wanted one that I thought would have good advanced features 4 me 2 use & yet be easy enough 4 my spouse 2 use & share the photos. There is a time lag between shots, unless you set it 4 'burst' mode -- there is a button 4 that on top. There can also be a lag between button-push & capture if you are not in action mode. For accessories, I recommend at least a 2 GB SD card & some high-capacity batteries that are 2200 or 2500 mAh rechargeable, otherwise it really runs through alkaline batteries. I also wanted a camera that would use regular batteries, because I hate having 2 get batteries that are customized. We got an Energizer AA rapid charger with car & wall plugs & a spare set & never had a problem with running out of power or memory. You can also use this camera 2 take video. The Kodak easyshare software is easy 2 set up & makes a new folder every time you download your photos.

The camera was a factory refurbish & came packaged as promised, The camera is great, shipping was on time.

I really like this camera. The settings are great mix of of buttons on the camera & through the menu. It takes GREAT pictures. I put them side by side with a friend's Canon Rebel XT & at the 7mp size, you couldn't tell them apart. The one huge, annoying issue is the lag time between pictures. It is 8 seconds between pictures. That is the worst of any camera I have owned. Even with quick view off, it doesn't make a difference. As much as I like the quality of the photos, I wouldn't buy this again.

Kodak ZD710 Easyshare 7 Megapixel Digital-Camera offers really unique features 4 its class. While most other cameras offer 3x 2 5x optical zoom, the ZD710 offers 10x optical zoom with a 35mm equivalent of 38mm 2 380mm, from wide-angle 2 extreme telephoto perspectives. It employs a hybrid SLR design, slightly thicker than standard point-&-shoot models. It doesn't have the ability 2 change lenses like an SLR. But why would you need to. The 10x zoom lens offers a vast focal range. Operation is simple - fully automatic. Feeling creative? There are manual & semi-automatic modes. The Kodak ZD710 can also capture stills & video. Get ready 2 smile! QUICKTIME, motion JPEG - Quality VGA (640 ? 480) at 30 fps, QVGA (320 ? 240) at 30 fps; Length continuous up 2 80 min. or 2GB file size Digital image stabilization High ISO (up 2 1600) KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology 2 LCD - View pictures with brilliance & clarity on the indoor/outdoor, high-resolution 2.0 in. (5.0 cm) color display Create panoramic shots by combining up 2 three shots together into one large picture with panorama stitch mode Auto focus?TTL imager AF system Exposure metering?multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot White balance?auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade Flash mode?auto, red-eye reduction, fill, off uses optional EasyShare accessories Shutter speed 1/2-1/2000 sec. in smart scene mode, 8-1/1000 in P/M modes Storage - 32 MB internal memory available, SDHC - SD - MMC card expansion slot (optional 2GB card suggested) A/V output (NTSC or PAL, user selectable), exclusive KODAK Camera Dock/Printer Dock interface, digital (USB 2.0) connector Tripod mount ¼ in. standard Unit Dimensions W ? H ? D - 3.8 ? 3.1 ? 2.9 in. (97.8 ? 77.5 ? 72.6 mm); Weight 9.9 oz (280 g)