Typical price: £135
What is it: 8-megapixel superzoom with 12x zoom lens
What we think: Its classy compact style is let down by subpar images
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 24 June 2008
Tags: Kodak, Kodak EasyShare Z8612 IS, wide angle, AA batteries, optical zoom
We like:
Clever video options; classy styling; simple controls
We don't like:
Flat buttons; couple of design quirks; traces of barrel distortion
You might also need:
AA batteries
CNET UK judgement:
The Kodak EasyShare Z8612 IS has trimmed off every ounce of fat, but the 12x zoom lens overbalances the camera. It oozes understated élan and even has some clever features, but the performance isn't quite there
Full review:
Superzooms: the best of both worlds or neither fish nor fowl? The 8.1-megapixel Kodak EasyShare Z8612 IS aims for the style of a compact, but has a giant zoom lens on the front. It's available online now for a compact-like price of £125. Continue Reading...
Kodak EasyShare Z8612 IS History
18 Jun 2008 in Crave
Photos: Hands-on with the 12x zoom Kodak Easyshare Z8612 IS
The 8-megapixel Kodak Easyshare Z8612 IS is a 12x superzoom, a type of camera that's versatile but rarely pretty. Can this model match Kodak's recent stunning snappers?
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March 7, 2009
Posted by: sigamhsoupw
"Almost, but not quite"
October 20, 2008
Posted by: The Digiman
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