Product Description

The KODAK EASYSHARE Z712 IS Zoom Digital Camera combines an impressive 12X optical zoom lens (36-432 mm equivalent SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON) with optical image stabilization, delivering superior performance to aspiring photographers. The 7.1 megapixel camera boasts best-in-class click-to-capture performance (0.26 sec.) with superb picture quality at an affordable price, making it a solid alternative to digital SLRs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2294 in Camera & Photo
• Color: GRAY
• Brand: Kodak
• Model: 1699511
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 2.50" w x 4.00" l, .45 pounds
• Memory: 32MB
• Display size: 2.5

Features

• 7.1-megapixel CCD for prints up to poster-size
• All-glass Schneider-Kreuger Varigon lens; 2.5-inch LCD
• 12x optical zoom; optical image stabilization; power: rechargeable lithium batteries
• Record VGA video (640 × 480) at 30 fps with sound
• 32 MB internal memory; capture images to SD/MMC cards (card not included)

Customer Reviews

Easy To Use, Great Pictures...
I've had this camera for over two years now, and I STILL love it. I was recently looking to replace it with a newer model(Z1012 or Z1485), but after playing with them in the store, I just can't let go of my Z712. I've always used Kodak, mainly because their software is so user friendly, and I upgraded to this camera from the C-class. I was wanting something more then a pocket camera, but not as fancy as an SLR...this is the PERFECT in-between!

The main reason I love this camera so much is the click-to-capture speed. When I hit the button, I expect the camera to take the picture that second, not 2 seconds later (the C-class did this, which was VERY annoying at Nascar races or football games). Also, the 12 zoom has been very convenient to have on family vacations. I have a young son, and this camera has been awesome at capturing his day-to-day activities. I use the Energizer CRV3 Lithium Photo batteries for it, and they last a LONG time, usually a few months per battery!

It's a nice size, but some may find it a bit cumbersome at first, especially if your used to little pocket size cameras. The first time we took this to Disney, I wasn't sure if I'd made the right choice in getting it due to it's bulkiness, but as soon as I saw my pictures, I was in love! I bough a generic camera case for it, and my husband wears it on his belt during trips, so we've adjusted!

Overall, I DEFINITELY recommend this camera. I'm always on the hunt for the latest and greatest, but it's gonna take A LOT for me to replace this one. If you're just an average, takes pictures of the family kinda person, then you'll LOVE this camera!

Surprised at all the positive reviews
I am not a digital camera aficionado, so you may want to read some more reviews, but I based my purchase on several positive reviews here. I wish I had done some more personal testing of other cameras before my purchase. Yes, it takes a good picture, but there are several things not to like about this camera.

1. It uses AA batteries (may be a plus to some people) but if you take a lot of pictures, the batteries will constantly be dying. And if you buy rechargable batteries, the batteries start to die by the 3rd picture.

2. It takes several seconds to resume the ability to shoot after each picture, not good if you have kids sitting in poses.

3. It is gigantic - bigger is definitely not better in this instance. For a professional camera that might be acceptable, but when one half its size is just as good, there is no reason to buy such a monster of a camera.

4. Every time you change the batteries, you need to reprogram the date and time. Again, if you are trying to catch your kids doing something cute, this is sooooo annoying.

5. The "on/off" button malfunctioned after about 2 months and I had to send it in to be fixed. Not such a big deal, but it is worth mentioning.

I'm sure there are other things not to like about it, but I am pretty easy to please and I really really dislike this camera. Hope this helps.

Very Pleased
I've owned this camera about a year now and have been very pleased. I like the zoom capabilities and the colors the camera produces. Some people complained about the battery life, but I bought two rechargeable batteries for it and haven't had any problems.