I just purchased a Kodak EasyShare Z1275 (Refurbished) off Woot.com for $79.95 plus shipping and tax. It retails for $199.95 new.
I mostly like it. Close-ups and low light photos are a bit grainy. I am going to use all three of my cameras hopefully today to do some test shots - all 3 taking pictures of the same thing with the same lighting. I have a Nikon (which was giving me some issues which we think may be battery related), a Canon (that is definitely going back as I don't like the way the controls are on it) and the Kodak.
Here are a few pics that I really liked from the other day:
Their eyes are supposed to be pink...
The purple shirt is just as vivid as it is in real life...
The colors for Miss Bea are true.....which amazes me
In these last two - I'm standing inside - taking photos of this bush about 20 or more feet away...I love how green it is - cause that is the way it looks here..
I know in my heart of hearts that Canon is the "best" brand if you read Consumer Reports (the one I bought was one of their top choices)....and that true camera geeks go for Canon and maybe Nikon over Kodak.
Now here's a tip - as a former reviewer. If you want to know what a reviewer thinks - pay special attention to the lead in paragraph and the final paragraph....especially the final one. The closing remarks tell you a lot.
I went to the website for Steve's Digicams reviews...and here is his final paragraph about my camera.....written back on Dec. 7th of last year.
[font="arial,helvetica"][font="arial,helvetica"]Bottom line - Featuring a 5x optical Schneider - Kreuznach Variogon zoom lens, a 12-megapixel imaging sensor, and user friendly design, this is a great camera for home or the office. It is easy enough for anyone to use with the fully automatic "Smart Scene" and pre-programmed scene modes, but also features a fully functional manual shooting mode for more experienced users. With a street price of US$229 or less, the Kodak Easyshare Z1275 Zoom offers a great combination of quality, performance and versatility, all without making a huge dent in your wallet this holiday season.[/font][/font]
[font="arial,helvetica"][font="arial,helvetica"]http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/kodak_z1275_pg5.html[/font][/font]
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I'm not saying "get my camera". If you like low-light pictures or pictures that are really zoomed in - I think you won't be happy with it. I do hope to take more photos today and play with the camera a bit more.
But I just thought I'd share some about my Kodak EasyShare...
Oh - and I really do hope to find out how to keep the dog from getting green eyes.....
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