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Kodak EasyShare Z1285
Kodak EasyShare Z1285
B-
HQ Grade: B-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"amazing for the money!!! but all compacts are annoying"
  • 4 out of 5
"Worth it"
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Anne Marie (annie13) 0 pts

Cannot see through LCD viewfinder..Any suggestions?

I just bought his camera. I turned it on and see nothing but black. The camera turned on without any problem I changed the settings, set up the date, and time without any problems. I just cant see through the LCD screen. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58448 pts
June 23, 2008 6:19 PM
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First thing I would do is reset the camera. This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either going into your setup menu and choosing "reset" (or intialize), holding down the menu key for 5 seconds, or, removing the batteries for a few minutes. It may be that the firmware loading got corrupted and the camera just needs to be "rebooted," which is something that turning it on/off won't accomplish. But after which, you should have the camera reset to factory default settings.

Another tip is to go to Kodak's website and look for firmware updates. Download and install them. Also, make sure you have fresh high capacity (mAh) batteries in it. Often undercharged or depleted batteries can easily affect camera performance.

Chances are, when you were changing the settings, you probably turned off the LCD. Resetting it should fix the problem.
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Anne Marie (annie13) 0 pts
June 25, 2008 7:06 PM
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Thank you so much for your answer! It was very informative. I am going to try and reset it now.
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Betty Gamble 2 pts
July 26, 2009 9:33 PM
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I go to take a picture outside and all I see is my reflection and what is behind me in the camera screen. What am I doing wrong?
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