Price range: £127.73 - £133.68
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, frames, compact, scene
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.co.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
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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