Kodak EasyShare P850 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Theano Nikitas

Reviewed on: 24 November 2005

Tags: Kodak, Kodak EasyShare P850, SLRs, image quality, white balance

We like:

Broad feature set for its class; image stabilisation; multiple custom functions; speedy burst mode

We don't like:

Pricey for a 5-megapixel camera; trouble handling highlights; various problems with photo quality

CNET UK judgement:

The Kodak EasyShare P850 has an amazing array of features, but mediocre photo quality mitigates its appeal

Full review:

Second from the top of Kodak's lineup, the 5.1-megapixel EasyShare P850 offers more features than you normally find in digital cameras on the company's roster. Those features include a 36mm-to-432mm lens (35mm equivalent), image stabilisation (for the 12x zoom), manual-exposure adjustments and controls for contrast, saturation, and even white-balance compensation. Even so, the Kodak EasyShare P850 is comparatively pricey -- the 8-megapixel, wide-angle EasyShare P880 costs only about £80 more. Still, the P850 offers enough sophistication and flexibility for enthusiasts while maintaining its EasyShare simplicity for those who may eventually want to graduate to manual adjustments. Continue Reading...