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Jun 2010
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Ergonomically, the 12MP Kodak EasyShare Z950 is reminiscent of compact digital cameras of a generation or two ago. This shouldn't be taken as a criticism though - it is nice to see a camera with a bit of meat on it these days, and to some photographers, a heavier camera is a nicer one to hold. It is always good to see 'true' manual control on a camera of this type, and the Z950's full complement of PASM exposure modes represents an unusual amount of versatility which will no doubt appeal to experienced photographers and ambitious beginners. Pixel-level detail is impressively high throughout the zoom range, and although image quality drops off higher up the ISO sensitivity scale, the Z950 still holds it own against more expensive competitors. Our biggest problems with the Z950 are its relatively restrictive zoom range, of 35-350mm (equivalent) and its sub-par LCD screen.
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| Announced: | Jul 29, 2009 |
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Opinion: I have a nice Sony with 15x optical zoom, but it is large enough that I rarely pick it up for quick pictures. This camera is pocket size and works well with both quick pictures as well as more controlled ones. The viewing screen is visible under most lighting conditions, it is large and clear. The auto focus is much better than on the Sony.
Problems: It is far too slow between pictures, something like 3 seconds per shot without flash. The "mountain" setting for distance shots takes the time to auto focus which should not be necessary. I have had about half a dozen digital cameras over the past 10 years and this is the slowest of the bunch. Three shot auto stitching works well, but is unnecessary because a better job can be done with software. It has no optical view finder. Auto focus at a zoo is difficult since it picks up the cage not the animal.
Opinion: The camera is very solid, easy to use and flexible. Easy to find, easy to manipulate controls. Picture quality is very good--well-balanced Kodak color, not oversaturated at default, as some of the recent Kodaks are. The 10x zoom is quite handy. Although it is still difficult to see in bright sunlight, the LCD is better than most in bright light; it even gains up when you press the shutter button. Very good battery life. The picture quality is one of the best Kodaks in recent memory. People who complain about its image have either a defective unit or have not learned how to use it properly or are here trolling. For real examples of the image quality I invite you to view my pictures at http://www.pbase.com/tgaf/kodak_easyshare_z950. The price is quite reasonable and the camera is available on sale frequently.
Problems: Write time is mediocre. The picture is somewhat soft, even with the sharpness control set at high. The Auto mode smooths out the picture too much. However, the camera takes kindly to further sharpening in post processing without producing nasty effects due to the sharpening.
Opinion: Lovely colours, quick results, nice design. I have it with me all the time, more than Canon SX110 or Pany TZ5. Battery surprizingly good also.
Opinion: this is the wrost kodak i ever owned ! also its expensive.
dont recommend to nobody
Problems: pictures are crap.
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