Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS Digital Camera Review

Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS

Digital Camera Review

2.2 The Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS is the top camera in the manufacturer's line of mid- and ultra-zooms. The 8.1-megapixel ultra-zoom can capture high definition stills and video, a digital camera feature that is still in its infancy, and not offered in many models. In addition to HD output, the EasyShare Z812 IS is equipped with a 12x optically stabilized lens and face detection. The Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS had an original price of $299.95 that has dropped to $279.95.
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Specs Table
Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS Specs
Type Ultra-Zoom  
Price 299.95  
Length 4.30  
Width 2.90  
Height 3.00  
Weight 10.60  
Pixels 8.30 Megapixels 
Effective Pixels 8.20  
Sensor Type 1/2.5 inch CCD  
Image Size 3298 × 2472  
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9, 3:2  
IR Cut Low Pass Filter Yes  
Media SD, SDHC  
Image Format JPEG (stills), MPEG 4 (video), audio  
File Size 8.2 MP (highest res), 1.2 MP (lowest res)  
Compression JPEG (stills), MPEG 4 (video), audio  
Lens 12x optical zoom  
Lens Mount no  
Compatible Lenses n/a  
Viewfinder yes  
Diopter Adjustment no  
LCD 2.5-inch TFT LCD  
Auto Focus Type TTL AF  
Focusing Modes normal AF, macro AF, infinity AF, manual  
Detecting Range Wide: 1.6 ft. - infinity; Tele: 3.9 ft. - infinity; Macro Wide: 4.7 in. - 2 ft.; Macro Tele: 2 - 4.3 ft.  
AF Assist Illuminator yes  
Metering Modes multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot  
Shutter Speed 0.50  
Self Timer 10 or 18 sec  
Modes Scene, Program Manual, Movie  
Speed No  
Burst Yes  
Automatic Modes High ISO, Panorama, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night portrait, Flower, Sunset, Backlight, Candlelight, Manner and museum, Self-portrait, Text, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Children  
Exposure Compensation ± 2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps  
Built in Flash Auto, Off, Fill, Red-eye Reduction  
Flash Range Wide: 1.6 - 25.6 ft.: Tele: 3.9 - 14.4 ft.  
Flash Exposure Compensation ± 1.0 EV in 1/3 steps  
Resolution 3298 × 2472  
ISO Sensitivity auto, 64-3200  
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open shade  
Playback Options LCD brightness setting (5 levels), image storage setting, album setting, capture frame grid, image stabilizer control, quick view, advanced digital zoom setting, orientation sensor setting, sound setting, volume setting, date & time setting, auto power of  
Direct Printing Yes  
Video Output Yes  
Software KODAK EASYSHARE Software  
Battery Power Source KODAK Lithium Digital Camera Battery CRV3; KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-8000; 2 AA lithium batteries; 3V AC adapter  
Zoom Wide 36  
Zoom Tele 432  
Intro Date 2007-08-30  
fstop Max 2.80  
fstop Min 4.80  
Zoom Digi 4.20  
Movie Mode 1024 × 720 at 30fps, 640 x 480 at 30fps, 320 x 240 at 30fps  
Storage Type 32 MB internal memory, SD, MMC compatible  
LCD Pixels 230000  
Resolution Maximum 3298 × 2472  
Resolution Minimum 1280 × 960  
External Flash 0  
Ratings Raw Weight 
Color 6.19   2.75 
Resolution 7.48   2.5 
Noise Auto ISO 3.75  
Noise Manual ISO 5.85  
Model Design Appearance 7.25   1.25 
Low Light 8.09   2.25 
Size Portability 6.50   1.1 
Handling 7.00   1.5 
Control Button Positioning Size 6.00   0.85 
Front 7.50   0.6 
Back 7.50   0.6 
Left 7.00   0.5 
Right 7.00   0.5 
Top 6.00   0.6 
Menu 7.50   0.95 
Bottom 7.00   0.5 
Auto Mode 7.00   1.5 
Auto Focus 7.50   1.5 
Focus 5.00   1.25 
ISO 8.00   1.25 
White Balance 6.50   1.25 
Exposure 7.75   0.5 
Metering 7.50   1.1 
Shutter Speed 6.00   0.9 
Aperture 7.00   0.9 
Custom Image Presets 7.75   0.75 
Drive Mode 6.00  
Picture Qualit Options 8.75   0.5 
Picture Effects Mode 7.25   0.5 
Playback Mode 7.00   0.9 
Movie Mode 8.00  
Viewfinder 6.25   0.8 
LCD Screen 7.50   1.25 
Flash 6.75   1.25 
Zoom Lens 7.25   1.5 
Memory 3.50   0.5 
Startup 1st Shot 8.60   1.75 
Shot Shot 9.40   1.75 
Shutter Shot 9.00   1.75 
Software 7.00   0.5 
Jacks / Ports / Plugs 6.50   0.4 
Direct Print 6.50   0.65 
Ease of Use 6.50   0.95 
Battery 5.00   0.75 
Other Features 4.50   0.55 
Value 8.00   1.85 
Dynamic Range 6.78   2.5 
Video Performance 4.71   1.75 
Processing Speed 0.00   1.75 
White Balance Performance 6.20   1.8 
Total (weighted)   401.64
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