Kodak EASYSHARE Z1012 IS 10.1 Megapixel

Kodak leads the field with this simple, but powerful, capable and economical entry...as the saying goes "try it, you'll like it". It cannot be topped for the cost - you get a wonderful optics and the HD video is EXCELLENT. It sincerely is the MOST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!

07-07-09 Update
Not really an update - just a quick note to say that this is still the BEST camera that I have ever had the pleasure of owning and using. There are many fine digital cameras on the market today and this one remains my first choice!

All in all, after looking at many, many different SLR type digital cameras, I ended up with the Kodak Z1012. I wanted the functionality of the new Ultra-Zooms, as found in the Canon Rebel and Olympus SP-560 / 570 UZ cameras, along with all of the available features for everything from auto-focus to manual settings, with the good IS (image stabilization)picture color and sharpness for the higher ISO settings, like an 'official' DSLR camera. After comparing prices and features of about eight to ten different makes / models, I stumbled across an outstanding review of this Z1012 and the Z1015 cameras, which is what ultimately defined my final choice. The fact that they happened to be considerably less expensive was a bonus, and the refurbished bundle kit came with a full one year warranty to boot. I also purchased all of the readily available lenses, adapter tubes, filters, spare caps, ac adapter and even a macro ring light separately, with the total for everything, including the shipping, still being less than $350.00. Not too shabby!

Aside from the item being sold as refurbished, I consider it as being better than new, personally, having been adjusted / repaired / reinspected to 'like new' condition, with whatever bugs worked out and rectified. The camera is very light, very versatile, and all of the functions and settings are easy to negotiate. The one item I have not purchased yet is the LCD screen protector, which I would highly recommend. The LCD screen is large and the image is sharp. Fingerprints and scratches are inevitable with a screen that size though, and it's in a somewhat unprotected location, so a glass type screen protector or flip up shade / hood should be one of the first things purchased as an accessory. As far as the functioning of the lens zoom motion, it does seem a bit less precise than the more expensive DSLR models. The autofocus motions and half button focus set are a little time consuming, but for the price, I'm certainly not going to complain at all. That, and a few sacrifices with shooting in burst mode, which will only net the first three or last three images, but I counted that as a small drawback, considering everything else it does, including a higher resolution movie mode than other models I looked at. The other flagship Kodak Z1015 (15x zoom with a bit more internal memory...) model was in the running too, so don't pass either of these two models by. They're both excellent deals, with all of the fun and functionality of an expensive heavy metal monster DSLR besides. How can you go wrong????

I have no worries concerning it's dependability and service life longevity either, being a Kodak with a full one year factory warranty. This is an incredible camera for the money, period. With all of the different lenses and whatnot, I'm looking forward to this one filling just about all of my photography needs for quite a while. Kudos to Kodak, and this one gets a 5 / 5 rating!

This camera is great! The menu and buttons are convenient and easy to learn. The LCD viewer is large and clear so you can truly see what you are shooting. The pictures are crisp and clear. I can't wait to explore even more of this cameras capabilities.

I love this camera! It is so easy and fun to use! I recently had a Kodak Z740 stolen, which I loved, so I was looking for a replacement. I bought a Kodak z1285 but was unhappy with the picture quality. So I returned it and I started researching digital cameras, but I have always preferred Kodak. Anyway, when I found this camera and read a lot of reviews, (which were almost all very positive) I thought this might be the camera for me. I found this camera with some accessories on eBay and I thought I should get it before the holidays. I have been taking pictures every day and I have yet to take a bad picture. They all look great. Even the ones of my 6 years old son, who by the way, can never stay in the same place for more than a millisecond, because he only has 2 speeds, fast and stop. It even allows you to remove red eye, and lets you crop photos on the 3 inch screen. This really was not a feature that I needed because I have a computer program that does that, but it does make it nice for the wireless printer feature on my photo printer. I don't have to upload the pictures to make changes on the computer before printing so that is mighty impressive. I make photo collages and scrapbook and make photo gifts all the time so I love taking pictures and the less work that I have to do to make those pictures awesome the better. If you are looking for a reasonably priced camera with stress free features that takes great pictures I would recommend this camera. It is very user friendly and fun to use as well. The video works well to but keep in mind it is not a camcorder. However I did video tape my daughter’s entire Christmas pageant on it which turned out well, and the batteries lasted all the way through the hour program, and I am still taking pictures on them, so it does not eat battery power. Just make sure you are using the right kind of battery. If you do not have a rechargeable brand, go for a lithium battery made for digital cameras, they are usually about $10.00 a pair. You will have to replace regular AA batteries very often. The lithium batteries will last a long time. In my old Kodak camera I only had to buy one about every four months, and I used my camera daily. All in all this is the best camera you will probably find for the money.

EXCELLENT CAMERA THAT PRODUCES VERY CLEAR PICTURES.VERY EASY TO USE AND UNDERSTAND . I LOVE THE 12X ZOOM FEATURE FOR THE CLOSE UP LOOK !

This is a VERY good camera. You are almost limited only by your imagination. There arealot of features from action shots to night time to tons more. I first used this at the Circus while it was in town. I have so many great shots, from performances to Digital Video. an 8gb sd card gets you over 2,000 pictures and you can record up to 29 min of Digital Video *and unlike other cameras....the audio isn't distorted at all during play back it sounds like you are really there* The Face Tracker that rexonises faces is far beyond others I have seen. If the face moves the tracker follows it so that once locked on you don't have to worry about loosing it.

Draw backs. there are only 2 lenses you can get for this camera. One is a Zoom that isn't a very strong zoom, the other is a wide angle lens that is worth having. you HAVE to use Lith-ion batteries.. other wise it just sucks the regular batt's dry. It takes the new SDHC up to 32 GB.....if you ccan find them in the stores *have searched can only find them on Ebay*

Other then those Draw Backs, this camera is worth having, I have several pictures that never would have turned out other wise, in fact up agianst my uncles Nikon taking the same picture my come out 10 times better.

SO good VS bad....this camera is worth it.

Many features. Nice looking. Beautiful pictures. The only negitive I can find is that it eats batteries quickly. Kodak has a winner if they can just cut down the current draw. They should either fix the power draw or lower the price of their specialty battery. All the money saved buy not using film developing is equaled by buying batteries. Yes, I use rechargeable NiH type

This is a great camera for a beginner [like me]. It is not tto complicated, yet offers all of the bells and whistles [except the lens is not removable hence the "Good" and not "Excellent" rating] of a much more expensive rig without the need to be a techno-geek.

It feels great in the hand, is easy to manipulate, and the zoom focus is fast, sharp, and crisp. In the sport mode one can snap pix fast, furious, and timely at any event.

Has the look of a much more expensive rig with the options to use it through the view finder or turn on the generous 2.5" view screen in the back.

Te only drawback [and it is not a slight one] is that it is a battery hog. I used two of the throw away types rated for 300 pix each in less than 250 pix. I may have it set to an energy consumng mode, but as is it will double the cost quickly. I solved it by goin back out to eBay and bought an aftermarket charger for $18US. Have not had the chance to see how these batteries do, but it has to be cheaper than disposable batteries.

All-in-all a great buy and a versatile camera. I highly recommend it for the beginner phtographer.

Happy Hunting!

i think that is the best camera that some one can be purchase for this price!.
have i just size. format. and lens for domestic use. and never forget the price. is the less down for cameras of this type.

If you DON'T read the ENTIRE ad, you will think that you are buying a NEW camera and kit. Not so. The camera is refurbished. It comes packed in a generic carton, with generic accessories. The "kit" is a mish-mash of cheap components that you could get at any Wal-Mart for less. The batteries and charger DO NOT work with the camera. The seller even told me that the talked to Kodak about it. The seller didn't do their homework before putting this package together.

The seller did refund my money. But, there was a lot of time wasted. I missed a very important photo session because of it.

Buyer Beware!

The camera came with a dock connection and a lens cap that didn't fit. It took only 2 pictures and quit working all together. It was reconditioned, I will never buy reconditioned again! Total waste of money.

I love this camera. It takes very clear and precise pictures close and far away. The price was very reasonable. As close to an SLR camera for the novice as you can get. The options are many and will take time to learn them all. Great camera for a beginner like me.

It's a bad buy. The battery doesn't last and what's the fun if you have to be always looking for batteries and missing the shots. If the camara has good quality pictures and video is all nonsense if you can't rely on the camara and is always turning off asking for more batteries.

Easy to use, great pictures, comfortable to hold.. love it! Also like the styling of the camera and all the different functions. Again, Kodak makes it user friendly.

This camera is a great overall camera for anyone looking for a cheap alternative for a DSLR. The zoom on this is excellent and it takes excellent photos. The night shots and dark inside shots do not come out the best, but if you use the flash or a tripod, it comes out just fine. I used a 4 GB SDHC card and it wrote to it with no problem. It was half filled before I put it in and it could take 800 or so pictures. The video it takes are huge files just to let everyone know, but it is excellent quality.

This camera is the shiznit!..Features galore and much much more. This camera is perfect for the beginner and advanced photographer. There are so many different modes for this camera, theres a mode for the modes. The only con for this item is the battery life is very short. Make sure you have exrta's available when going out for pictures of nature.

I love my new camera the pictures are great and the camera was very easy to set up. This is a refurbished item so I am still a little nervous but so far so good I would recomend this camera to anyone.

This camera is awsome saved way over $100 easily. This camera is great this is the reason I come to EBAY WOW WOW WOW!!!!

I recently purchased a digital camera and once I received it and got it all figured out, I love it. I think It is one of the best purchases I have ever made.

This camera is very light weight and sleek. The lens is powerful and at 10 mega pixels it does not seem possible to compete with this price for the picture quality. I am sure cameras 3-4 times more money might have a small edge for some things, but for the recreational photographer this is a lot of camera for a little dough. Nice going Kodak

This is a great camera. Kodak has sold me on their products. I have had other brands in the past and Kodak is the most user-friendly out of them all. This camera is easy to use and takes such beautiful pictures. I love the 12x zoom it has. I

The details in pictures are amazing! The red eye setting does away with all demon eyes! You don't have to have the manual to remember how to do things because everything is explained on the large screen.

Takes excellent pictures but uses up batteries quite rapily. My z812 uses the same battery but lasts much longer.