Kodak EasyShare Z1015IS 10MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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Manufacturer: KodakAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: Z1015IS
Product features:
- 10-megapixel resolution for stunning prints up to 30 x 40 inches
- 15x optical zoom with 28mm Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon wide-angle lens; HD still capture and HD video
- 3.0-inch indoor/outdoor color LCD; advanced settings include program, aperture and shutter priority, as well as full manual mode (PASM)
- Innovative smart capture feature automatically adjusts settings for a great picture in just about any environment
- Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Kodak EasyShare Z1015IS 10MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Customer Review: Poor LCD, problems with auto-focus, returned disappointed
Summary: 2 Stars
Spent about a month researching this model and last year's (the Kodak EasyShare Z1012 10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom) online. Reviews for the old one were more glowing than for the Z1015IS, but it seemed like once users upgraded the firmware to 1.03, all their problems with the Z1015IS vanished. The clincher for me was the longer zoom lens (15x vs 12x), and the 28mm wide angle - so I bought one. I was excited to find that it came preloaded with 1.03 (along with a separate sheet describing the changes in the firmware update).
BUT, I was disappointed in these aspects:
Viewing angle of 3" LCD - The LCD washes out above the horizontal, making it difficult to take pictures from below eye level, like when you're taking a picture of your kids, but don't want to look "down" on them.
Low resolution of 3" LCD - The specs answer this question, since the 3" LCD has the same resolution as the previous 2.5" LCD, so the pixels themselves are just bigger, yielding a blockier image.
Poor auto-focus, even at wide angle - couldn't get a clear picture of my family in front of the Christmas tree, something my old Kodak EASYSHARE Z730 - Digital camera - 5.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 4 x - supported memory: MMC, SD and my father's Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom did with ease.
Now I'm not a pro photographer, so maybe the PASM settings would have solved my problems in certain situations, but I feel that's too much work for a camera that presents itself as "Smart". And if the Perfect Touch processing is required to get a good picture, the time it takes to process (an option with the new firmware) is simply too long to know if you "got the shot".
I realize I may get flamed in the Comments for not taking the time to "get to know" the camera, but that's not what I want in a superzoom digital. My mistake for not researching more thoroughly. Returned the Z1015, and will look more closely at the Z1012, since it seems to be merely a slight upgrade from the older Z712, rather than the (poorly) redesigned Z1015.
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Description of Kodak EasyShare Z1015IS 10MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Who says you can't have it all? The Kodak EASYSHARE Z1015 IS Digital Camera brings the picture-taking technology right to your fingertips. With Kodak's innovative smart capture feature, it's the take-anywhere camera that does it all - automatically.Capture the details in low light and fast action situations. The Z1015 IS features a powerful, high ISO.The Z1015 IS is part of the Kodak EASYSHARE System, so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Just press share.Digital Cameras
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