Kodak EasyShare Z7590 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: David D. Busch

Reviewed on: 26 October 2005

Tags: Eastman Kodak Co., Kodak EasyShare Z7590, resolution, dynamic range, photography

We like:

10x zoom; manual exposure controls; easy operation; versatile burst mode; solid battery life; connection for external flash

We don't like:

Image quality merely acceptable; LCD and EVF ghosting

You might also need:

High-capacity SD card

CNET UK judgement:

If you don't mind merely average photos, the Kodak EasyShare Z7590 will appeal to amateur photographers looking for more control

Full review:

The Kodak EasyShare Z7590 looks great on paper: it has a 10x optical zoom, a 5-megapixel resolution, an SLR-like electronic viewfinder and manual exposure controls. Unfortunately, its photos tell a different story. A variety of artefacts, including purple fringing around highlights and noise at higher ISO settings, drop this camera's desirability a few notches. Still, niceties such as an action-ready burst mode and a standard PC (Prontor-Compur, not personal computer) connection for an external flash will appeal to photographers who love to play with a full set of features. Continue Reading...