Kodak EasyShare Z612

Résumé : The 6.1-megapixel Kodak EasyShare Z612 is a 12x superzoom compact with optical image stabilisation and the full range of PASM shooting modes.

Points forts : User-friendly and straightforward operation, versatile lens, good range of Scene and Manual modes

Points faibles : Clunky and mechanical operation, poor shutter button design, a few image quality quirks

Conclusion : A pleasing camera that lives up to its ?superzoom? tag. Some image quality and operational quirks detract, but it gives an all-round performance that will ably suit the needs of everyday enthusiasts looking for that little bit extra from a compact.

Conclusion : viewfinder, so if you don't like looking at tiny LCD screens, this isn't for you. On the plus side, it's fairly high-res at 202,000 pixels and doesn't blank out as much as some EVFs when in burst mode, though the image is still a bit herky-jerky ...

Résumé : Featuring a monster 12X optical zoom and image stabilisation, the 6MP Kodak z612 offers a lot in a small package ? but how does it perform?

Points forts : Eyepiece viewfinder, image stabilisation, h-u-g-e zoom, great image quality and full manual controls as well as a sensible set of scene modes.

Points faibles : Body is rather cramped, some controls are illogical, focussing can take some getting used to, defocused areas of pictures can look smeared.

Conclusion : I really thought I was going to hate this camera. It is small and plasticky and a lot of the controls can be quite fiddly. I forgave it a lot of this when I saw the pictures. The camera delivers some really nice images and the zoom has a fantastic ...

Résumé : 12X optical zoom lens featuring image stabilization 6.1 megapixels High resolution 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) color display Digital