Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS - Expert Reviews

Pros: Solid build quality; excellent, easy-to-use interface; manual exposure controls included

Cons: Very slow write-to-card times; no rechargeable battery included; noisy images above ISO 200

Verdict: For those who want a point-and-shoot digital camera with advanced features, the affordable Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS super-zoom has much to like—if you can overlook slow write times and noisy images at higher ISOs.

Review summary: The Kodak Z812 IS has all the advantages of this series (zoom and stabilization) but doesn't correct any of the defects of its predecessor (Z712 IS) in addition to an HD video mode that isn't too impressive in the end.

Review summary: Kodak's new Easyshare Z812 IS ZOOM gets the ThinkCamera treatment...

Pros: The 12x optical zoom The solid design The easy-to-use interface The high-definition video

Cons: Too much noise at higher ISO White balance options are limited Colour reproduction not the best Price Comparison: Kodak Easyshare Z812 IS

Verdict: This new camera aims to change that. The Z812 IS is, we suppose, a bridge camera, coming in at the larger end of the compact market, with an impressive zoom and some of the looks of a 'proper' Digital SLR camera. It's therefore quite chunky compared to mo

Pros: Big zoom, tons of features, 1280x720 video recording, sharp pictures

Cons: Some chromatic aberration issues, colour could be more accurate, no custom white balance option, no battery charger in package

Verdict: While it isn't the best ultra zoom on the market, Kodak's EasyShare Z812IS is a good all around package combining a ton of features with solid image quality and a big zoom. The high-definition video recording in particular will appeal to some users.