Kodak EasyShare Z8612IS 8.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

I received this camera a couple of months ago, & I am so glad I purchased this model. First I love the size. The Z8612-IS has a large optical lens like a Digital SLR which produces the outstanding clarity I expect. Second, it is much lighter & easier 2 travel with than a digital SLR. You can still use threaded lens adapters & filters too.

The camera has a lot of capability but it is not so complicated as some of the digital SLRs. I like a cameria that has manual settings & priority modes - although I think most digital camers have these features.

Then there is the fact that it is am American company. Now I know it is made overseas - but at least it is an American company & that is better than buying a Japanese brand in terms of helping our economy.

The value 4 the price is really outstanding as well.. I paid $209 in August & now they are about $40 less. It is one of the best photography buys of my life. I just returned from a hike in the forests along the Hudson river & now have a hundred wonderful photos of the beautiful autmun trees. The photos ar exceptional crisp & sharp & I used the close up setting 2 take artist pics of numerous textures.

Good Job Kodak!!

12X optical zoom with stabilization is outstanding
Easy 2 use
Full manual control or P/S simplicity
Color of pix are true & vibrant
No issues 2 this point
Well worth taking a look at.
If you want accurate facial tones & clear crisp images, than this camera should be on your short list.

This camera arrived & immediately I was concerned. It felt extremely lightweight & cheap, as if it would be easily damaged by normal handling. I purchased this camera 4 a trip 2 Alaska. Overall, it did take clear images & featured reasonable image stabilization, but I did not think it would hold up well 4 my vacation. I returned it 4 a Nikon Coolpix P80, which is solid in the hand & takes GREAT photos.

This camera is truly simple 2 use. The photos that I have taken so far with it have been great! This was worth the money & I am really pleased that I made the choice 2 buy this.

My first digital Camera was a Nikon who was given 2 me by my son.I never have a camera before & i got hooked on it by the way of new technology
of Cameras.When this one stopped operating, i knew i have 2 get another one.Don't get me wrong,this Nikon i had is a good Camera.So then i found
this Kodak EasyShare 8612IS camera the best.After i have search & keep looking that i like, this one is 4.5 2 5 stars.
The quality of pictures are superbs.After i read the instructions,i experiment 2 take pictures at work,inside & outside the house,the flowers & plants we have around are so beautiful.I made some mistakes of taking pictures because i forgot 2 change settings on the mode dial.
But most of my shooting came out nice.Also,it takes about 3 sec.in-between takes.Second con,it takes about 8 2 10 secs. 2 light the 2.5" LCD.
It has a cover 4 the lens,the lens itself look like an SLR professional camera.Yet it's true that it is not a pocket camera.I bought 4gb sd & will take over one thousands pictures, one hour of video, which i haven't try it yet.It comes with the strap & a battery,you have 2 buy your own charger. Oh, the battery last longer than expected, over a week. Well, that's when your not taking pictures too much, i guess.
I still have 2 get familiarized with the features,after all i just have this last 17th,aug08. I love the color a black surface.As other recommended 4 potential buyers,check it personally,try 2 feel in your hand if it is comfortable or too big 4 your fingers 2 press tiny bottons of each dial.Like i said if you want a pocket camera this one is not 4 you.By the way the lens is not retractable, permanently protrude.
Gosh!! i did not realized that.But i keep it.

Whether you're zooming in on fast action shots or taking a picture of your grand surroundings, the Z8612 IS is the camera that can handle it. And it's surprisingly simple 2 use.Capture the details in low light & fast action situations. The Z8612 IS features a powerful, high ISO.The Z8612 IS is part of the Kodak EasyShare System, so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Just press Share.Unpack the Z8612 IS & you're ready 2 shoot. It's that simple.