Typical price: £140
What is it: 10-megapixel touchscreen camera with designer aspirations
What we think: Don't be fooled by its contemporary metal design: the heart of this disappointing camera is pure plastic
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 June 2008
Tags: Kodak, Kodak EasyShare V1073, optical image stabilisation, white balance, cutting edge
We like:
Movie star looks; colourful snaps and movies; price
We don't like:
Terrible LCD; finger-twisting touch menus; slow performance
CNET UK judgement:
The Kodak EasyShare V1073 is the best example we've seen for trying a camera before buying it online. Smouldering urban looks and rock-solid build quality aside, this Kodak is pain to use and delivers only average images. HD-style movies are better, but watch out for a sting in the tail -- that £70 HDTV dock
Full review:
From the iPhone 3G to Sony camcorders, the touchscreen is about the hottest technology around at the moment. Kodak jumps on the bandwagon with the EasyShare V1073, an elegant touchscreen compact with a metal body and respectable 10-megapixel resolution. It's available now for £170, or around £140 online. Continue Reading...
Kodak EasyShare V1073 History
5 Dec 2008 in Reviews
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25 Feb 2008 in Crave
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