Kodak Z1015 IS Digital Camera Review

Kodak Z1015 IS

Digital Camera Review

The Kodak EasyShare Z1015 IS is an affordable ultra-zoom point-and-shoot retailing for $299.95. A 15x optical zoom for that price is certainly a deal, and we're sure that many will be attracted by that feature alone, even if the resolution is an unremarkable 10 megapixels. The user interface of the Z1015 IS is simple and easy to learn, and more advanced users will appreciate the full complement of manual controls available along with RAW support.
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Conclusion

Relatively inexpensive, packing a 15x optical zoom, with RAW file support and a full array of manual controls, the Kodak EasyShare Z1015 IS is going to attract some serious attention from bargain shoppers at $299.95. The 10-megapixel camera isn't the most sophisticated piece of kit we've ever seen, but it isn't meant to be. Instead it offers an easy-to-use interface that novice users will like as they go out on vacation. The 15x optical zoom will allow adventurous but not entirely insane shooters to get close to that grizzly bear without getting too close. The big, unanswered question at this stage is the image quality the camera's can turn out. We won't be able to answer that question until we get the Z1015 IS into our labs in the near future.

Likes 

- 15x optical zoom
- Low price
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Simple user interface
- Full complement of manual controls
- RAW support.

Dislikes

- Control for manual features a bit dodgy
- Slick plastic construction
- Camera body a bit on the big side


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