Kodak Z612
The EasyShare Kodak z612, at 6.1 megapixels, looks like a smaller version of an SLR camera. The Kodak z612 camera case is silver-colored and well designed, from the sculpture to the SLR-like hand grip. The camera is also relatively small, measuring 4 by 2.9 by 2.7 inches and weighing 10.6 ounches. Because of the complexities of the design and the location of buttons, it is recommended that you handle the camera with two hands.

Why To Buy The Z612 Kodak Camera
The Kodak z612 like many superzoom cameras uses an electronic viewfinder, not an optical one. Some people are accustomed to looking at LCD screens, but others still find it difficult. However, at 202,000 pixels the resolution is very good, even in burst mode. You also have the Kodak z612's 230,000 pixel LCD screen which is clear and viewable even in bright light. The zoom lens is powerful with a 12X optical range, and a 35 millimeter to 420 millimeter equivalent. Along with this, the Kodak z612 also has an image stabilization feature.

One of the popular features on the Kodak z612 digital camera is the click wheel, a small wheel located at the top right of the camera's back. You can use this wheel to scroll through options such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO or exposure settings. To select, you simply click the wheel in like you would handle a computer mouse button. Wheels aside, the real discovery here is the full manual control you are given. You can adjust aperture and shutter priority, along with program and auto exposure modes. There are also ways to tweak the exposure without having to fully set it manually.

Kodak Z612 Camera Review—Not Cheap But Not Half Bad
The Kodak z612 camera for sale tests well in most areas, with a few drawbacks. In performance, the Kodak z612 digital camera was fast, taking 1.8 seconds to power up and snap a picture, and then 1.5 seconds afterward. Even in difficult lighting situations, the camera tested fast—0.4 seconds in shutter lag with high-contrast and only 0.6 seconds in low-contrast lighting. One negative though is that the camera, while having a burst mode, doesn't offer continuous shooting in burst mode.

Colors looked natural, and exposures were accurate for the most part. However, reviewers noticed the Kodak z612 picture and video camera seemed to lose detail in brighter highlights. Purple fringing is an issue as well as hard edges on some curved with JPEGs. As with most cameras this type, noise was a problem at high ISO speeds, but reasonably controlled.

The Kodak z612 camera and accessories is part of Kodak's EasyShare line. If you are looking for an SLR type of camera that's slightly less expensive than the z612 could be your ideal camera.