1. 12-megapixel resolution for stunning prints up to 30 x 40 inches
2. 5x Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon optical image-stabilized zoom lens; HD still capture and HD video
3. 2.5-inch indoor/outdoor color LCD; advanced settings include program and full manual mode (P/M)
4. Digital image stabilization reduces blur; High ISO (up to 3200) capture details in low-light conditions and fast-action situations
5. Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Great moments deserve great pictures. The Kodak EasyShare Z1285 zoom digital camera lets you relive your favorite memories in brilliant HD quality. Take crisp pictures and videos and share them with your friends and family. And best of all, it is affordable, making picture-taking easier than ever on you, and your wallet.

Customer Review :

DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!!!!!!

I have purchased two of these cameras, in hopes of the second one working better than the first. They both had the exact same problem! They will not even stay on, the screen is constantly black! Sometimes I can take about 5 pictures & then it goes black & I have to replace the batteries. I have tried every kind of battery (including lithium & the actual Kodak brand) Nothing works! Kodak is well aware of the problem, yet they will not do anything to rectify the situation. Please do NOT buy this camera. It will only cause you hassle & heartache (constantly losing beautiful pictures of my 7 children - including Christmas morning!!) And by the way, for the couple times the camera actually did take pictures, the red-eye reduction is terrible - does NOT work at all! I sincerely hope I can save you $180 with this review. I wouldn't pay even $5 for this defective model from Kodak!

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Great Camera!

Excellent camera, great photos, I ended up taking my canon back and I purchased this one in it's place, i don't have a regret yet. Excellent photos and video. You can't go wrong, it is easy to use.

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Average Camera

I purchased this camera with high expectations on the 12MP. The quality of the pictures is not much better than the 7.1 MP I was using. The camera also seems to eat batteries. Picture quality at night is less than impressive. I will keep using it and maybe this is as good as it gets, I don't know.

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I LOVE this camera!!!

This camera is AMAZING!! It takes amazing pictures and video, and the battery life isn't too bad. All of the different features are spectacular!! This camera is worth every penny!!!

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Camera Has It All EXCEPT?

This camera was a Christmas present for my wife and she was so excited. Even had good results for first 50 pics. Then it started. Batteries, batteries and more batteries to finish up Christmas Eve. What a disappointment. Have to send back to Amazon (I THINK AMAZON IS THE ONLY PLACE FOR ONLINE SHOPPING. CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GODOD THINGS.) PS We used 12 batteries on Christmas Eve and even bought a charger and rechargeable batteries. These did not last any longer.

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1. 10-megapixel resolution for stunning prints up to 30 x 40 inches
2. 15x optical zoom with 28mm Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon wide-angle lens; HD still capture and HD video
3. 3.0-inch indoor/outdoor color LCD; advanced settings include program, aperture and shutter priority, as well as full manual mode (PASM)
4. Innovative smart capture feature automatically adjusts settings for a great picture in just about any environment
5. Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Versatility is at your fingertips when using the Kodak EasyShare Z1015 IS 10-Megapixel Digital Camera, featuring a powerful zoom, wide-angle lens, and precision optics. The all glass 15x Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon Optical Zoom Lens (420mm) zooms in fast to deliver extraordinary creative performance. Capture dramatic shots in tight quarters or in front of spectacular landscapes with a fast (f/3.5) 28 mm wide-angle lens. Image stabilization automatically minimizes camera shake to deliver sharper pictures. Get sharp, steady shots when shooting at long zoom ranges. A less than 0.20-second picture-capture speed means you can capture that challenging action shot without delay. White Balance - Auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, and open shade ISO Sensitivity - Up to 1600 ISO in Smart Capture Mode, Up to 6400 in PASM Mode Shooting Modes - Smart Capture, high ISO, sport, P (program mode), A (aperture priority mode), S (shutter priority mode), M (manual mode), panorama (left-right, right-left), video, SCN (scene modes - portrait, night portrait, landscape, night landscape, flower, sunset, backlight, candlelight, manner/museum, text, beach, snow, fireworks, children, self-portrait, stage) Dimensions - Width 4.65 x Height 3.28 x Depth 3.06 (118.2x83.2x77.6mm) Weight - 13.79 ounces without SD card and battery

Customer Review :

Good stuff

So far so good, i really like this camera. researched it long and hard before buying and it does seem to be best buy for the money.

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Excellent camera

I have been the proud owner of a Kodak Z710 for 2 years. It is a great camera especially for outdoors shots. I was able to stand on the sideline of my son's high school football games, snap random shots (not really focusing on anything in particular) and then zoom/crop the shots for some spectacular images. I've uploaded some of those under the Z710 review.

But, I was ready to upgrade since the trusty old Z710 wasn't great indoors at the basketball courts. I could never figure out the PASM settings so that I captured the fast action in dreadful gym lighting. I actually broke down and ordered a digital SLR from another retailer and gave it a try for a good month. I was surprised that the results weren't that much better than the Z710 so I have returned it.

Today, I headed off to try the Z1015 and I was very happy. The firmware upgrade on Kodak eliminates the wait time between shoots and if you turn off the automatic preview after each shot, you cut down on more time. I have just a 2MP memory card in it and I think that is slowing it down a bit, too.

However, tonight I played around with the camera. While sitting on my couch, I used the 15X optical zoom to zoom in on ornaments on the Christmas tree. Then, I cropped them further. Was I shocked! I only have the Christmas tree lights on and the images are stunning. You can see the detail as if I were standing right next to the tree (the couch is about 12 feet away from the tree).

For the regular photographer, this is a great camera. If you are considered a digital SLR, you might want to give this camera a try first. I would never have bought it but my older version Kodak just couldn't achieve good pictures in poor lighting conditions. This camera's higher ISO capability just might solve my dilemma. We'll find out...between 3 sons, we have 6 games in the next week. I'll post an update after I test my new Z1015 at the courts!

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Poor LCD, problems with auto-focus, returned disappointed

Spent about a month researching this model and last year's (the Kodak EasyShare Z1012 10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom) online. Reviews for the old one were more glowing than for the Z1015IS, but it seemed like once users upgraded the firmware to 1.03, all their problems with the Z1015IS vanished. The clincher for me was the longer zoom lens (15x vs 12x), and the 28mm wide angle - so I bought one. I was excited to find that it came preloaded with 1.03 (along with a separate sheet describing the changes in the firmware update).

BUT, I was disappointed in these aspects:
Viewing angle of 3" LCD - The LCD washes out above the horizontal, making it difficult to take pictures from below eye level, like when you're taking a picture of your kids, but don't want to look "down" on them.
Low resolution of 3" LCD - The specs answer this question, since the 3" LCD has the same resolution as the previous 2.5" LCD, so the pixels themselves are just bigger, yielding a blockier image.
Poor auto-focus, even at wide angle - couldn't get a clear picture of my family in front of the Christmas tree, something my old Kodak EASYSHARE Z730 - Digital camera - 5.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 4 x - supported memory: MMC, SD and my father's Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom did with ease.

Now I'm not a pro photographer, so maybe the PASM settings would have solved my problems in certain situations, but I feel that's too much work for a camera that presents itself as "Smart". And if the Perfect Touch processing is required to get a good picture, the time it takes to process (an option with the new firmware) is simply too long to know if you "got the shot".

I realize I may get flamed in the Comments for not taking the time to "get to know" the camera, but that's not what I want in a superzoom digital. My mistake for not researching more thoroughly. Returned the Z1015, and will look more closely at the Z1012, since it seems to be merely a slight upgrade from the older Z712, rather than the (poorly) redesigned Z1015.

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Kodak Z1015IS Camera

Everything about this camera purchase was far superior to many other internet purchases I have made.

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Best Camera I've had

Absolutely love this camera! At first I was a little unsure if I wanted this Kodak or the Kodak Z1012IS. I went in to a local retailer and played around with the Z1012. After that I was sold on the Z1015. For just a few dollars more I was you get a larger LCD screen which is really nice, and a few other features. I had read reviews prior to my purchase of the Z1015 that talked about the processing time after taking the pictures. I noticed it with the Z1012 when I was in the store, and felt that I could deal with the issue. However when I got my Z1015 from Amazon and started to use it, it was really annoying. Although many reviews said that the free update that Kodak offers for the camera didn't do much I decided it was worth the try. It was more than worth it. No more processing time issues. I was able to shot over 20 pics back to back with no problem. The update also revised a portion of the smart capture mode. All and all this is an amazing camera that takes wonderful pictures honestly. I would highly recommended. It's light weight and easy to use, and I didn't even mention the zoom. If you are considering buying a Z1012, don't get this one. The extra money is worth it!

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1. 8.2-megapixel resolution for stunning prints up to 30 x 40 inches
2. 3x optical zoom lens, 5x digital zoom; HD still capture and VGA video
3. 2.7-inch indoor/outdoor color LCD; in-camera charging using the included Li-Ion rechargeable battery
4. Digital image stabilization reduces blur; Face Detection locates faces and automatically adjusts settings
5. Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Small meets powerful meets cool. That's the Kodak EasyShare M863 Digital Camera. So compact, it fits in just about any purse or pocket. So advanced, you can take pictures everyone will be talking about. HD still capture lets you view your pictures in high definition on an HDTV with an optional dock. For great shots of friends and family, face detection locates faces and automatically adjusts the camera settings. Reduce blur caused by camera or subject movement, with digital image stabilization. Don't miss a shot with in-camera charging of the included Li-Ion rechargeable battery. Capture the details in low-light conditions and fast-action situations with high ISO (up to 1600). Advanced video features include audio capture, editing and prints from video (1, 4, 9, 16-up). 2.7 LCD (6.9 cm) high-resolution (230k pixels) indoor/outdoor color display White balance - Auto and semi-auto (daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade) Burst Modes - Single shot, self-timer (2 or 10 seconds), two-shots self-timer, and burst 3 shot Scene modes - Portrait, sports, landscape, close up, children, night portrait, beach, snow, fireworks, self portrait, backlight, night landscape, text/document, manner/museum, flower, sunset, panorama, candlelight, digital image stabilization, and high ISO Flash Range - Wide 2.0-11.5 feet (0.6-3.5 m) ISO 320 and tele 2.0-6.6 feet (0.6-2.0 m) ISO 320 Tripod mount - 1/4 standard Dimensions - Width 3.6 ? Height 2.2 ? Depth 0.8 (91?57?21mm) Weight - 4.1 ounces (115 grams)

Customer Review :

Kodak digital camera

Arrived on time. Very easy to use. Holds a charge well and takes good point and shoot pictures with ease. Highly recommended.

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Great Entry-Level Camera

Prior to purchasing this unit, I did a fairly exhaustive internet search of user-reviews of entry-level digital cameras. Since this is my first digital camera, the most important factors for me were ease-of-use and overall user-friendliness. On both those counts, I can say the unit performs remarkably well. My wife, who is very much a non-techie, has had no trouble using the camera for taking pictures of her eBay merchandise. Clarity and resolution are very good. And the camera interfaces fairly seamlessly with the included Kodak software and Kodak Gallery. Battery life also seems remarkably good. It would have been nice, though, if Kodak had included even a simple cloth carrying case. The only reason I didn't give the camera five stars was because of the difficulty viewing subject matter outdoors with the LCD viewfinder, especially in bright sunlight. The glare makes it almost impossible to see your subject. In fairness, though, this seems to be a problem with LCD viewfinders in general, not just Kodak's. But overall, it's a great little camera.

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Very disappointed with this camera

I'm not sure if I received a bad camera or not but about 1 month into using this camera, the flash didn't seem to be working properly. All of my photos were either very dark or overexposed even though I had it on Auto Flash mode and the flash appeared to be going off. I sent it in for repair once (it was under warranty but I had to pay the shipping charges). It was returned to me stating it was fixed but I still had the same problem. This was so frustrating as this was my only camera and I was missing key moments in my kids' lives. I sent it in again and this time they seemed to fix the flash problem but I spent far too much time talking to customer service about this. Even with the flash fixed, I still feel that pictures were blurry and not crisp. Also, it is impossible to take a picture outdoors in bright sunlight- you cannot see anything in the LCD screen (there is no viewfinder) so you have to guess if you are taking a good picture. I ended up getting a Canon Powershot A590IS and I am so much happier. I would not recommend this Kodak camera.

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Not The Greatest.

I got this camera to take to China with me so I could remember everything I did and saw there. It worked fine the first 4 weeks, then on the 5th week the lens part wouldnt come out right or go back in at all. I was frustrated, especially since I was on a trip and couldnt have it fixed right away. I sent it back in when I got home and had it fixed. After that it worked fine, then started up with the lens thing AGAIN so I sent it back again asking if they could replace it ( I thought it was just a dud) and they did. This camera worked fine until a week ago when the screen started shaking crazily when I turned it on and now its completely blank and wont let me see the pictures I take. Although when this camera worked, it took great pics and was really clear, its just not one that I would recommend.

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Great little camera! Ordering 2nd one today!

Love this camera. I have one that I bought about 6 mos. ago and I am getting ready to buy a 2nd one. My husband uses the 1st one all the time and he likes it because its compact. I like it cause I can carry it around in my purse and use it whenever I want. It takes awesome pictures....I haven't had but a few pictures that didn't turn out...but that was me taking a crappy picture. This will be my 4th Kodak camera. I don't know what people keep talking about the LCD screen being hard to see...In certain lighting conditions ALL camera lcd's are hard to see. I have Canon Rebel XSI and it's the same problem. If the light is really bright and/or really dim they are all hard to see at times. This doesn't bug me. Its just a known fact that this is problem. It really disturbs me that people give it a bad rap for just that problem. The bottom line...It takes really good pictures and its easy to use. Thats all that really matters to me...

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1. 10.3-megapixel resolution for stunning prints up to 30 x 40 inches
2. 3x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization, 5x digital zoom, HD still picture capture - view them on your HDTV with the optional Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock.
3. Large 2.7-inch indoor/outdoor color LCD; in-camera charging using the included Li-Ion rechargeable battery
4. Blur reduction technology; High ISO (up to 1600) captures the details in low-light conditions and fast-action situations
5. Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The M1063 is packed with features to give you great looking pictures. It's simple-to-use and is designed to fit your pocket as well as your budget. The M1063 is part of the Kodak EasyShare system so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple, just press share.

Customer Review :

A Great Buy!

Twice as good as the Olympus (errrrr) it replaced for half the price!!
If you are looking for a thin small camera like this, this is the one to buy! If your pix are dark, retake them with the ISO setting. You can take pix in b&w, sepia also.
Love it!

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its ok but not great

This camera for me is not worth 5 stars.
its ok nice colors but not great. the M-1033 is much better quality then this camera. i have owned both i preffer the 1033 also the videos are great from the 1033
the videos here are really bad. do not recommend.

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not for everyone

This is a nice camera that I would have enjoyed except that it's not compatible with the Picasa software that I've been using for a few years. I don't want to have my photos on two separate editing/email sites.
So nice camera, but doesn't play well with others.

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1. 10.0 MP means you can make stunning prints up to 30 × 40 in.
2. 3X optical zoom (35 mm equivalent: 35¿105 mm) gets you closer to your subjects without reducing image quality
3. Whether you shoot your pictures vertically or horizontally, view them right side up with auto picture rotation
4. View your pictures in high definition on an HDTV or other HD devices
5. Intelligent capture control¿automatically sets camera settings including exposure, focus and ISO for clear, sharp pictures even in low light and challenging situations

Editorial Review :

The Kodak EasyShare M1033 Digital Camera blends the latest picture-taking technology with the ultimate in style. With innovative smart capture, it's the take-anywhere camera that does it all. Innovative smart capture adjusts camera settings for great pictures in just about any environment. However you choose to print, trust Kodak for picture quality that's truly exceptional, and for memories that will last. Blur reduction technology reduces blur caused by subject movement or fast action situations. Get a good look at your pictures on the large 3.0" (7.6 cm) wide-angle view color LCD. Whether you shoot your pictures vertically or horizontally, view them right side up with automatic picture rotation. For great shots of friends and family, face detection technology locates faces and automatically adjusts camera settings. The M1033 is part of the Kodak EasyShare System so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Tag it using the exclusive on-camera Share button and it will be ready to print or e-mail later. Use the Favorites feature to keep your special pictures close without filling up your internal memory. Capture great shots time after time with multiple scene and color modes such as portrait, children, snow, beach, and backlight. Combine up to three shots into one large picture with on-camera panorama stitch mode. View your pictures in high definition on an HDTV - Requires optional Easyshare HD Dock Whether you shoot your pictures vertically or horizontally, view them right side up with automatic picture rotation High ISO - Capture the details in low light conditions and fast action situations with high ISO (up to 3200) Set the mood when you choose from pre-loaded sound themes to accompany your slideshow

Customer Review :

Pretty good

We have been pleased with this camera so far, no problems and it seems to do everything we need it too. Definitly not a professional camera but it more than meets our needs.

It is a little slow on start up and takes its time between pictures but the features and ease of use make up for this. we especially like the video feature and how easy it is to switch between video and picture.

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Wonderful simplicity

I have learned over time that when shopping for my father for tech, it is not enough for a product to simply be easy to use. Since we're talking about cameras here, if a device has say, easy steps to change flash settings, that is no good. The steps themselves are easy, yes, but it is the necessity of steps which faults it.

Thus, I may declare that the Kodak M1033 is wonderfully step free. Powering up the camera is a one button affair, no jog wheels to confuse. One button brings up the camera modes and the same one button confirms the selection. Plus, if you do bring up the menu, the camera helpfully hides all of the options that are not used by the active mode. When my father first opened the box on Christmas day, it was completey intuitive for him I use. I'm making a note here, huge success. (Of course, I did cheat a little by opeining the box the day before and changing all of the initial settings.)

The camera does still hold some surprises for power users as well however. Manual picture taking has some fine options and features to be found, including a large ISO range for a camera of this range, useful color options, and for once a surprisingly accurate auto-white balancer.

I do however knock the camera down one star for a few complaints I had as a power user. If you are shopping for yourself and consider yourself to be a casual user, then just consider this a five star review and move on.

The digital zoomis completely horiffic and will destroy a d picture it is used in, even at low levels. The menu has an option to permanantly turn the digital zoom off. Use it. Although the camera claims to shoot HD video, video in any resolution looks completely unwatchable. And finally there is no option to disable JPEG compression, or change the compression ammount, and as a result, there is a fair bit more artifacts and muddiness as the pixel level than I would care for.

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EXCEPTIONAL LITTLE CAMMERA

I'm loving my new compact camera that fits so easily into my purse. The battery life is great, the 3" LCD screen is fabulous and with Smart Capture I just have to point and shoot !! My friends have all seen it and want one now too !!! I am definitely glad I chose to buy another Kodak !

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Great Compact Camera

The M1033 is a compact camera that takes excellent photos.I especially like the 3" LCD screen and the layout of the controls.The included rechargable battery will save you money in the long run and can be charged with the included AC adapter or USB cable.I do have a few minor gripes though:the battery life is short,the buffer takes a long time on large MP shots and the joystick is touchy.The included Easyshare software is buggy so I use Google Picasa instead.When making DVD's I use DVDFlick(free) or Sonic MyDVD,either one will convert MPEG-4 as long as you have Quicktime installed.
Having said that I have a few recommendations:turn off digital zoom,do not use an ISO setting higher than 800 in P mode,I recommend buying an extra battery(KLIC-7004),I also recommend using a high speed SD card because it takes faster shots and uploads to your PC faster.

Pros:
Ergonomic
Compact
High quality photos and video
Smart Capture
Large screen
16:9 mode
Supports SDHC cards up to 32GB

Cons:
Buttons can be touchy
Doesn't remember mode when powered off
Battery life
Easyshare software

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Nice Camera

We bought this camera for our son and he loves it. It takes great pictures and is user friendly.

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