EXPECTED MORE...

I had been using a KODAK C340 prior to buying my KODAK Z612 two weeks ago. That was a great point and shoot camera. Was small and portable...took decent pics. Then I had to have a 12X Zoom camera. I did extensive research online. I am just your everyday average user. Holidays..kids programs etc. Love to take pics of scenery etc. The KODAK Z612 seemed to be everything I wanted for a decent price.

First impression right out of the box is how 'cheap' it actually looked. I think KODAK would have been better off using heavier metal and adding some 'black' contrating material such as on the grip. Pure asthetics though. The 12X Zoom is great and there are so many different options for pics that I haven't had the chance to work with it all yet. The lithium ion battery is great! Seems to last a long time and I've been able to take quite a few pics on a single charge (and counting).

I wanted to get a 'back-up battery' just in case so I'm always porepared. Was a bit miffed that I couldn't find one at several stores one would assume would carry them. So, I ended up making a purchase straight from KODAK at a pretty steep price. So far, I'd give the camera a 4 out of 10. I think I was more thrilled about getting it, until I actually got it. I'm already eyeballing the 'Olympus SP 550UZ' that comes out at the end of March 2007!