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Zoom in 12X to get crisp shots with the professional quality Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon optical zoom lens. 7.1 megapixels, ideal for prints up to 13" x 19" 12x optical/4.2x advanced digital zoom Optical image stabilization - capture sharp, steady shots when shooting at long zoom ranges Accepts Secure Digital (SD™) memory cards (32MB internal memory included) 2.5" color LCD PASM modes put you as in charge as you want to be - experiment with various exposure controls to get the look you are after PictBridge direct printing Picture enhancing and editing features Print, email, and organize your pictures with a simple touch of the on-camera Share button KODAK Color Science Chip delivers rich, vibrant color under a variety of lighting conditions Power to get close, control to get it right.
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Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.9 stars
(based on 35 reviews)
80% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Bright LCD(7), Comfortable controls(8), Easy to use(21), Excellent in low light(14), Fast shutter speed(12)
Cons:
Poor battery life(6), Slow sensor(4)
Best Uses:
Documentary(3), Fun(8), Home(16), Office(3), Outdoors(17)
Describe Yourself:
Casual user(20), Photo enthusiast(14)
 
A good camera for the price
By MegzVerified Reviewer from NY on 2/4/2008
Pros:
Big LCD Screen, Flash is not that bright, Great Pictures
Cons:
Hard to learn
Best Uses:
Animal Photography, Fun
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This camera is a good camera for the price.

The picture come out really great it really brings out the detals on some thing.

To take a picture in the house you do have to have the flash on or they come out to dark!.

I love takening picture of my dog and with this camera the hair is shine and you can tell that it looks reall life b/c you can tell the nose is wet!.

When i first got this i will be honest i didn't like it and i was going to bring it back but then i got used to it and figer out how to take the picture the right way and they came out great so it is some what hard to learn!

The manual on how the camera works was not good it only had like 5 page to read and that was it so you do have to figer out a lot of stuff on your own.

The software that came with it will not work with my computer i am not sure if b/c i have aother Kodak easyshare camera and i had download the soft ware i am thinking that the reason why it would not work with my computer!

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delay
By JaelchenVerified Reviewer from PA on 1/14/2008
Pros:
Quiet
Cons:
Slow Sensor
Best Uses:
Art, Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Unfortunately, I am totally dissatisfied with the camera: z712. With the delay of taking a picture the camera is useless for me.

This camera does NOT take any Snapshot I tired to capture. With all settings I capture a picture that is after the fact.
For example:
When taking the picture of a child eating an ice cream cone, the snap shot I want to have is that of the child having the cone in his mouth. The picture that the camera produces is that of the child having the ice cream cone already away from his.
When taking a picture of a child sliding downhill with a sled, the picture the camera produces is that of the child already off the sled.

I have taken out and replaced the batteries, changed settings, taken pictures with different settings, each time there is a delay.

With the delay the camera is useless for me.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
I wouldn't buy another kodak again
By nancy11500Verified Reviewer from Oregon on 11/29/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls
Cons:
Battery life, Dark Pictures, Not well made, Slow Sensor
Best Uses:
Fun, Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I bought this camera and when I got it, the rubber lense cover was a little lose, but I didn't think much of it because I was just getting ready to go to Brazil. I went to Brazil and while there, the rubber piece fell off. I thought I could easily put it back on, and left the camera on my dresser in my room. NO thanks to Brazil and the 100% humidity there, moisture got in my camera and wouldn't work. I guess somewhere in the manaul it says to not use this camera in a humid place...but who would know by looking at the models in the store that you couldn't use it in a humid place? I read the manual 3 times now and I am still trying to find out where it says to not use it in humidty...anyways....

SOOO..after a long time on the phone with Kodak, they refused to give me a new camera...because it was "exposed to water" and therefore makes the warranty become invalid. Also, the repairman says that water cannot get in the lense area where the rubber part fell of...so please SOMEONE explain how it got wet inside. So, since the one I got in the first place was a reject...Kodak was so nice and offered me a 15% discount for a new Kodak camera or pay to have my old one shipped back to me. WHY WOULD I WANT A BROKEN CAMERA BACK and the 15% coupon..like a slap in the face...come on...AND WHY WOULD I WANT ANOTHER KODAK CAMERA THAT I CAN'T USE ON MY VACATIONS??

DON'T BUY THIS CAMERA. THEY WILL RIP YOU OFF AND THEN TREAT YOU LIKE BAD OVER THE PHONE.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Kodah easyshare z712 camera
By CherylVerified Purchaser from Indiana on 11/2/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Quiet, Small Lag Time, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

the best digital camera I've ever operated and owned!

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[2 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Kodak dropped the ball on this one!
By DannyVerified Purchaser from Easley, SC on 10/24/2007
Pros:
Quiet
Cons:
Dark Pictures, High Battery Consumption, Problem with SD Card, Shaky Operation, Slow Sensor
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I have used several different Kodak Easy Share models. This one has to be the worst one yet! Apart from poor picture and video quality (even for a camera), it constantly depleted batteries and even corrupted an SD card that had pictures on it. I lost all the pictures on the card! I would not recommend this camera to anyone.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Z712
By KenBearVerified Purchaser from Upstate NY on 10/17/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Quiet, Small Lag Time
Cons:
Owners Manual inadequate
Best Uses:
Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The camera is relatively easy to use and the picture quality compares very well with our high quality 35mm cameras.

The owners manual is terribly insufficient for the camera.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great camera for the price
By Shoots lots outsideVerified Purchaser from Southeastern USA on 10/14/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Great zoom, Panorama feature, Small Lag Time
Cons:
Loud
Best Uses:
Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
High level amateur, Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is an absolutely great camera, especially for the price. This is the second Kodak camera I have had with the Schneider lens, and it makes a huge difference in picture quality. I stepped up to this camera to get the 7+ MP quality and the much higher optical zoom.

The first Kodak I had took 12,000+ pictures in a little over 3 years and has been passed down to my parents. It's still going strong. I expect this Z712 to last me a long time and give me a much better option when I need high quality and zoom without having to take my bulky SLR. This camera is great for families, as well as enthusiasts. The panorama in-camera stitching feature has been an unexpected bonus that I wasn't expecting to use, but I love it. My friend is already convinced he has to get one after using mine and seeing the pictures.

The only knock I have so far is the noise on startup and when zooming.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Pretty good lens, good electronics
By MaxAirflowVerified Purchaser from Orange County, Ca. on 10/12/2007
Pros:
Comfortable Controls
Cons:
Slow Sensor
Best Uses:
Art, Documentary, Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I chose not to step up to a "Real" digital camera with removable lenses, so this 12x optical zoom was a compromise, and I have to say I'm pretty happy. When the exposure is right, picture quality is excellent. The highest shutter speeds are too slow for high speed subjects, but this may improve somewhat as I gain more experience with manual settings.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
battery system is terrible.
By martynVerified Purchaser from new hyde park, ny on 10/12/2007
Pros:
Comfortable Controls, Quiet, Strong Construction
Cons:
Battery life, Exposed LCD
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

The color is good
but the battery life is bad.I think the problem is due to the system of Z712. When went on tour , all thing I had to do is switching regular aabaterries every hour....

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good camera
By S GVerified Purchaser from Chambersburg, PA on 10/12/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls
Cons:
Access to memory card
Best Uses:
Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Overall the camera works great and is very user friendly. I wish the cover to access the memory card was a little more sturdy. Since it is flexible plastic, it seems as though it would be likely to tear with repeated use.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Nice camera
By jwmuffVerified Purchaser from Pa on 10/12/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Quiet, Small Lag Time
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

easy to use

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Hurray....No Film!!!
By LeenieVerified Purchaser from Fassett PA on 10/12/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Quiet, Small Lag Time, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Fun, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user, Getting started
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Never used a digital camera before, but it is so nice not to have to deal with film. Just wish there was some way to go thru the pictures by selection instead of having to go thru the whole. Is that possible?

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Get a big bang camera for a small price!
By Archie the Focus MasterVerified Purchaser from Westbury, NY on 10/10/2007
Pros:
Camera weight, Comfortable Controls, Easy to use, Experienced hobbyists fan, My kid handles it well, Name, Practical scene choices, Price, Quiet, Strong Construction
Cons:
Battery with LCD
Best Uses:
Architectural scenic, Fun, Nature, Scenic people, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I'm very happy with the photos taken with my Kodak Z712 EasyShare camera. I've received VERY positive feedback about photos taken with this camera. This camera is the BOSS! I've a Minolta Maxxum 3000i, which I very seldom use. I'm also a prior owner of an Olympus UZ510 and was very, very UNHAPPY with it before getting the Z712, which I take everywhere I go. My Z712 is my true sidekick. This is a Best Buy for me.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
The Kodak V712IS met my expectations
By George in Palm CoastVerified Purchaser from Pakm Coast, Florida on 10/1/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Cons:
Couldd use stronger flash
Best Uses:
Home, Outdoors, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I primarily bought this Camera because it has an optical viewfinder.

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Zoom Capability
By stgVerified Purchaser from Walnut Creek, CA on 10/1/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings
Cons:
Bad Battery Life
Best Uses:
Outdoors, Sports/Action, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I loved taking this new camera to Scotland on vacation. The zoom worked easily and the pictures I took were wonderful. The only negative was that I didn't realize it required lithium AA batteries which are more expensive than regular heavy duty ones. However, I have been able to use rechargeable batteries in this camera, though they don't last very long.

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Camera - Great zoom
By Hummingbird Photographer!Verified Purchaser from South Carolina on 10/1/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Fast Shutter Speed, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings
Cons:
Bad Battery Life, Non rechargable battery
Best Uses:
Home, Office, Outdoors, Sports/Action, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great camera - just wish it came with a rechargable battery. It's an extra expense that I did not expect. Other than that, the camera is perfect and I've already recommended it to my friends !!!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
CAMERA WAS GREAT BUT NO RESOURCES
By DottieVerified Purchaser from Ellington, CT on 10/1/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Fits nicely in hand, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Great Zoom, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Cons:
Bad Battery Life, Blurry close-ups, Chargers not available, Expensive batteries, ManAA-NA
Best Uses:
Animalnature, Outdoors, Travel, Weddings/Events
Describe Yourself:
Creative photographer, Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Ad sticker said rechargeable CRV-3 was included. My sister-in-law got one PLUS a charger with her camera.Not true in my case.Many emails with Kodak resulted in nothing. The CRV-3 batteries cannot be recharged....[$] for 2-pak.They don't last very long. No local store had a recharger for the KLIC-8000 for this camera. [...] had no rechargeable batteries for this camera. Why? You would expect the store selling the camera to have the other supplies that would accompany it. The clerk pointed out that on page 1 of the manual it showed AA rechargeable batteries were acceptable. The camera wouldn't even stay turned on with those.Thank goodness I had all these problems. I returned the camera to [...] with no problem (everyone was sympathetic to my cause). I bought a Fuji digital camera. I had to give up 2x of optical zoom but the closeups are fantastic....never blurry. The trade-off was well worth it. I didn't want a camera that took special batteries that were so expensive and hard to find. I already have 2 AA rechargers and a ton of AA batteries so the Fuji works out just fine. In a pinch, AA regular batteries are much easier to find almost anywhere! A rechargeable KLIC-8000 was [$] but no one had a recharger to go with it.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great camera!
By AMYVerified Purchaser from Bossier City, LA on 10/1/2007
Pros:
Beatiful crisp close ups, Easy to Use, Fast Shutter Speed, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Best Uses:
Home, Outdoors, Sports/Action, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great camera, especially for the price.[...]

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butterfly at zoo

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[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
What more could you want
By JohnVerified Purchaser from Red Bank, NJ on 9/30/2007
Pros:
Clear crisp photos, Comfortable to hold, Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Battery Life, Large screen, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Best Uses:
Does great wherever
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Latest and best of the 3 digital's I've had. You cannot beat the quality and features for the price!

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Kodak Easyshare Z712 IS
By JenVerified Purchaser from Plains, PA on 9/29/2007
Pros:
Amazing detail, Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Outstanding color
Best Uses:
Home, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have recommended this to everyone I see, so far My sister and Daughter have bought one or planning to get one within 30days

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Morning Glory's

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[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Terrific Camera
By tiggrmomVerified Purchaser from Westfield, MA on 9/29/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Best Uses:
Home, Outdoors, Sports/Action, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This was recommended by a friend, glad I took his advice!!! Absolutely love this camera , image stability is fantastic.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great camera
By sldettyVerified Purchaser from Indiana on 9/29/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Fast Shutter Speed, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings
Cons:
Not Good In Low Light
Best Uses:
Home, Travel, Weddings/Events
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I just need to find a charger for my rechargeable battery.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Kodak EasyShare Z712Digital Camera
By joyce8539Verified Purchaser from Summerville,SC on 9/29/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings
Best Uses:
Home, Outdoors, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I always buy Kodak products. This is my 2nd digital camera,but was a bit disapointed that I couldn't buy the charger dock for it in the store and had to send to Kodak for it.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
An awesome camera
By SwishVerified Purchaser from Cooperstown, Pa on 9/29/2007
Pros:
Good sized screen, Nice Features and Settings
Describe Yourself:
Casual user, Getting started
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Love the pics it takes. The zoom is just incredible.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Worth buying for the home photographer
By MousepotatoVerified Purchaser from Central Massachusetts on 9/29/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Best Uses:
Home, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I'd be happier with it if I could easily find rechargeable batteries for it. The price is a little higher than I planned to spend, but the pictures are well worth the cost, even from an amateur like myself. Being able to easily resize the photos and delete the poorer ones right in the camera is a wonderful advantage.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Kodak Camera
By Rosemary "Volunteer"Verified Purchaser from Bradenton, Florida on 9/29/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Cons:
Inaccurate Colors
Best Uses:
Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Using camera on a tripod in Alaska I was able to get some great pictures of the glaciers and the beauty of the colors.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Well worth the investment
By Cruise planner ToniVerified Purchaser from Hastings NY on 9/28/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings
Cons:
Bad Battery Life, Shutter Lag
Best Uses:
Home, Weddings/Events
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am glad I spent the money to purchase this camera. I am a cruise planner agent and I take alot of photos on board cruise ships to show my clients and they come out very nice.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Kodak EasyShare Z712 Digital Camera
By mikster1070Verified Purchaser from Pacoima, CA on 9/28/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Cons:
Tends to be too bulky
Best Uses:
Any occasion at all, Home, Office, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Describe Yourself:
Casual user, Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love this camera! My pictures come out like a professional took them!! I am very impressed with Kodak brands.

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wedding cake

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[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Kodak EasyShare Z712 rates a 10!
By Nervous new convert to digital camerasVerified Purchaser from Lena, Illinois on 9/28/2007
Pros:
Battery variety, Cost vs others, Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Good intro to digital, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Zoom capability, Zoom quality
Best Uses:
Disposing unwanteds, Home, Office, Outdoors, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Describe Yourself:
Casual user, Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I was determined to avoid digital cameras...until I was told at a one-hour processing place that it would take three days to develop the six rolls of film I needed to complete a writing project and make the deadline. The photo lab technician changed her mind, and did do the processing, but while I was waiting I went to an office supply store and bought this Kodak Z712. I like it.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
nice camera, ???downloading program
By katVerified Purchaser from PA on 9/28/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Cons:
Inaccurate Colors
Best Uses:
Home, Outdoors, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Overall I enjoy this model Kodak. It is my 3rd digital Kodak. Pics are great but I am having a problem with the downloading of pics to my computer. For this reason I can't recommend it. I have lost over 1000 photos from the previous 2 kodak cameras. Same model just updated versions. My computer insists that the files are there but "may be damaged" They show up to the eye with a zig zag cut through the center and can no longer be accessed for any kind of viewing or use. For this reason I would be hesitant to recommend this camera. Also I had a fair deal of trouble locating the appropriate battery that fits this camera even though it was supposed to have come with a rechargable battery. The enclosed battery very plainly states do not recharge.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
A really nice Camera, well worth having
By NAVerified Purchaser from Milton-Freewater, OR on 9/28/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings
Cons:
Bad Battery Life
Best Uses:
Home, Outdoors, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Really enjoy the ease of using this camera.

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Iris'

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
This is an awesome camera!
By fuzzyfuhrerVerified Purchaser from Strasburg, Ohio on 9/28/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Fast Shutter Speed, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged
Cons:
Bad Battery Life
Best Uses:
Home, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This camera takes wonderful photos. We took it to an outdoor concert and were far enough away and the pics were like we were right there. Photos taken from the top of the bleachers at a football game look like your not more than 5 feet away.

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good but not a z612 or P712
By Oklahoma Camera BuffVerified Purchaser from OKC on 9/28/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Good sized screen, Great Resolution
Cons:
Lack recharge battery, Lacks recharger, Limited settings, Shutter Lag
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought the z712 because I thought it would be better than my z612 which I love and faster than my p712.It is neither. The shutter is slower than the other models with fewer settings, no recharagable battery and fewer settings.It is not an improvement on the z612 which I think is an awesome camera. the z712 does shoot good shots and great zoom but is slow on the shutter.The z612 is faster, more of a quality feel and shoots amazing photos with more settings.In comparison to the P712 the z712 is half the price and is slower. Retail is currently[$].Good Home camera/family camera if you don't want to shoot action, running etc....The placement of the SD CARD cover IS flimsy and will break. On the p712 and z612 it is in the same compartment as the battery area.

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[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Kodak Easy Share Z712
By AdlerbachVerified Purchaser from Warsaw, IN on 9/28/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings
Best Uses:
Outdoors, Sports/Action
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I really love this little camera and the price, on sale, was great. It does everything I need and people who much more photography skill like it too.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good pictures, bad design
By MikeVerified Purchaser from San Francisco on 9/28/2007
Pros:
Excellent in Low Light, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Great Resolution
Cons:
the lens cover
Best Uses:
Home, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

This camera was a huge dilemma for us. The camera has a great price, and takes fantastic pictures. But Kodak tried to sae money in the oddest places, such as the lens cover. Almost all cameras that we have seen have a built in lens cover. If the camera is not turned on, the lens is protected. This camera has an old fashioned plastic cap. This became a huge issue over time. Also, this camera does not come with any case whatsoever. Nothing. Small thing, but also, how many cameras these days come without any case?

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