Typical price: £200
What is it: Widescreen compact with 720p HD movie capture
What we think: While it's an excellent performer in speed and quality, it's not the best option in its class
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 22 January 2008
Tags: Kodak, Kodak EasyShare V1253, movie capture, continuous shooting, stabilisation
We like:
Generally speedy performance; attractive, compact package; widescreen 79mm LCD; easy to use
We don't like:
Barrel distortion and vignetting at wide angle; uses small, easily lost USB adapter
CNET UK judgement:
Fast shooting and pleasing images in an easy-to-use design make the Kodak EasyShare V1253 an attractive -- though not best-in-class -- option. Still, if the real attraction for you is the large LCD and HD movie capture, you should find the V1253 satisfying
Full review:
There's no shortage of 12-megapixel cameras on the market today. One of the slimmer and simpler competitors, the Kodak EasyShare V1253, not only maxes out the megapixels but stretches its LCD to a widescreen 79mm (3.1 inches) as well. Continue Reading...
Kodak EasyShare V1253 History
11 Oct 2007 in Crave
Kodak EasyShare V1253: Widescreen HD compact
We're in beautiful Barcelona to get our hands on Kodak's EasyShare V1253 camera that not only takes pictures but also shoots HD video
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