Kodak EasyShare Z8612IS Digital Camera

I received this camera a couple of months ago, and I am so glad I purchased this model. First I love the size. The Z8612-IS has a large optical lens like a Digital SLR which produces the outstanding clarity I expect. Second, it is much lighter and easier to travel with than a digital SLR. You can still use threaded lens adapters and filters too. The camera has a lot of capability but it is not so complicated as some of the digital SLRs. I like a cameria that has manual settings and priority modes - although I think most digital camers have these features. Then there is the fact that it is am American company. Now I know it is made overseas - but at least it is an American company and that is better than buying a Japanese brand in terms of helping our economy. The value for the price is really outstanding as well.. I paid $209 in August and now they are about $40 less. It is one of the best photography buys of my life. I just returned from a hike in the forests al... Read more

12X optical zoom with stabilization is outstanding Easy to use Full manual control or P/S simplicity Color of pix are true and vibrant No issues to this point Well worth taking a look at. If you want accurate facial tones and clear crisp images, than this camera should be on your short list.

This camera arrived and immediately I was concerned. It felt extremely lightweight and cheap, as if it would be easily damaged by normal handling. I purchased this camera for a trip to Alaska. Overall, it did take clear images and featured reasonable image stabilization, but I did not think it would hold up well for my vacation. I returned it for a Nikon Coolpix P80, which is solid in the hand and takes GREAT photos.

This camera is truly simple to use. The photos that I have taken so far with it have been great! This was worth the money and I am really pleased that I made the choice to buy this.

My first digital Camera was a Nikon who was given to me by my son.I never have a camera before and i got hooked on it by the way of new technology of Cameras.When this one stopped operating, i knew i have to get another one.Don't get me wrong,this Nikon i had is a good Camera.So then i found this Kodak EasyShare 8612IS camera the best.After i have search and keep looking that i like, this one is 4.5 to 5 stars. The quality of pictures are superbs.After i read the instructions,i experiment to take pictures at work,inside and outside the house,the flowers and plants we have around are so beautiful.I made some mistakes of taking pictures because i forgot to change settings on the mode dial. But most of my shooting came out nice.Also,it takes about 3 sec.in-between takes.Second con,it takes about 8 to 10 secs. to light the 2.5" LCD. It has a cover for the lens,the lens itself look like an SLR professional camera.Yet it's true that it is not a pocket camera.I bought 4gb sd and wi... Read more