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Introduction
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01.Physical Tour
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02.Components
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03.Design / Layout
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04.Modes
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05.Control Options
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06.Conclusion
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07.Specs / Ratings
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08.Comments
Kodak Z1015 IS
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Design / LayoutViewfinder
The Kodak EasyShare Z1015 IS has an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 230,000 pixels that sits just above the LCD display. There's a small button to the left of the viewfinder that allows you to toggle between the two displays. With an electronic viewfinder you get to see the overlay for all the settings, just like you would on the LCD. This is a bonus over optical viewfinders that are just a glass eyepiece, though some photographers prefer the higher-resolution view that glass provides. The viewfinder is there for those who want to save battery life and turn the LCD off, of prefer the stability of holding the camera to your eye.
The electronic viewfinder helps you feel like a 'real' photographer.
The Kodak EasyShare Z1015 IS's 3-inch LCD display is plenty large, but we wish the resolution were better than 230,000 pixels, although perhaps that's asking too much from a midrange camera like this.
The large 3-inch LCD is nice, but we wish it offered higher resolution.
The flash is positioned above the lens. You cannot open it manually. Instead you'll have to adjust the flash settings using the dedicated flash button at the back of the hand grip. The flash sits reasonably high above the lens, so red-eye shouldn't be too bad. The Z1015 IS lacks a hot shoe for connecting your own flash.
The most prominent feature of the Kodak EasyShare Z1015 IS is the 28mm - 420mm f/3.5-5.4 lens with its powerful 15x optical zoom. This lens positions the Z1015 IS as an alternative to SLRs for those who don't want to learn how to use those more advanced cameras, don't want to spend what they cost, and/or don't want to lug a huge telephoto around. The fact that the Z1015 IS is half the price of an entry level SLR or higher-priced point-and-shoot alternatives like the Canon SX10 IS won't hurt either.
That lens is going to stick out quite a ways when you unleash the 15x zoom.
Connections
There are only two connection ports on the Kodak EasyShare Z1015 IS, both found on the left side of the camera. Remove the tethered plastic cover to reveal the DC IN and a the mini USB port, which handles connections to cameras and A/V-out duties.
mini USB and DC In on the left side.
The Kodak EasyShare Z1015 IS uses a proprietary battery located under a latched door on the bottom of the camera. Kodak does not provide any information about how many photos you can take with a full charge.
The Kodak EasyShare Z1015 IS supports SD and SDHC cards, which are currently available in capacities up to 32GB. The spring-loaded card slot is found under the door on the bottom of the camera, right next to the battery.
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