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Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS
Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS
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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.
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"Great pics"
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Answered Questions for the Kodak Z712

Q: how about using rechargeable nimh AA batteries sold by kodak. Some people say that this camera doesn't accept them?
A: I recently chatted with a kodak specialist about this issue and he recommends changing your... read more
Q: How do I charge the battery that came with the camera
A: Actually, and unusually, this camera shipped out without a charger! This is according to dcresource.com... read more
Q: My Lithium-Ion Kodak battery all of a sudden stopped working.
A: interesting. LiOn batteries do lose capacity over time, but if you're having similar issues with... read more
Q: is there a charger that can be plugged in an outlet to charge up this camera
A: Hello Carol , Kodak sells a battery charger kit K7500-C . It is a universal... read more
Q: battery life
A: Hi Irene, yikes...with this question you could chase your tail all day and never catch... read more
Q: Takes Ni-MH batteries or not??
A: The Kodak Z712 will eat NI-MH batteries. They drain quickly. I was using 3000 Ni-MH... read more
Q: Can you recharge a rechargable battery in 712 IS by plugging in USB cable?
A: Valerie,I've gone through the manual, and it does not specifically call out that this feature... read more
Q: Discuraged from buying Z712
A: Hi Sonnie,I find the only way to buy a camera these days is to read... read more
Q: battery for z712: crv3 or klic8000?
A: Well, the multizone is helpful if you have a lot of non-moving objects in your... read more
Q: Tokina, Opteka, or digital concepts?
A: The are differences in the quality of lenses made by different companies and among the... read more
Q: I am looking at wide angle/tele lenses...
A: kodak Z712 already has a very decent 12 x zoom giving you a maximum of... read more
Q: What size are the lens accessory threads? Kodak Z712 IS camera.
A: The camera itself doesn't accept any lens accessory attachement.However, you can buy an adapter to... read more
Q: I'm concerned about quality of the audio - but also the quality of the video - my Kodak dig camera now has AWFUL video indoors - so dark! It's useles
A: Frankly, with point and shoot digital cameras, you're getting what you pay for with adding... read more
Q: I am interested in purchasing a telephoto and wide angle lens...I can't find the telephoto that is recommended...any advise?
A: If you're using z712, I don't think there is a need to attach these lenses... read more
Q: Off-brand Li-ion klic 8000 battery isn't working!
A: In this case, I would suspect the off brand KLIC 800 is faulty somewhere.If you... read more
Q: imitation battery for kodak z712, are they ok?
A: If they have the same power levels (mAh), and are NOT counterfeit, then it should... read more
Q: i am planning to buy kodak z712. How about its manual controls? Do they work well?
A: To quote C'Net's review:In manual shooting modes (aperture priority, shutter priority, and full manual), you... read more
Q: Kodak Z712 IS - Flash Modes available in the "Smart Scene" capture mode
A: Hi Bill,I can't find any definitive information on this, even in the camera's manual, but... read more
Q: very weak recording. can hardly hear it when played back,
A: Lathan,Many digital cameras developed mainly for still photos will not pick up the best sound... read more
Q: Return to Language selection screen?
A: Christine,You're going to want to change the language by hitting the menu button first. Scroll... read more

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Open Questions for the Kodak Z712

Q: How do your get the video to play on windows vista?
10 points for best answer - 4 replies
Q: does any one know the true max voltage the Z712 IS electrics can actualy take ?
10 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: my flash will not work and I have changed the battary
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: I want to get a UV lens for this camera; any brands that are good?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Kodak 712 is sucks batteries. Is this normal?
10 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Additional Lenses?
10 points for best answer - 5 replies
Q: substitute AA batteries for z712
10 points for best answer - 3 replies
Q: How do I charge the battery in Z712. I bought the USB charger and pluged it in over night and it didn't charge.
1 point for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Kodak Z712is vs Z812is
2 points for best answer - 6 replies
Q: Is anyone else out there having problems with the batteries running out super fast, no matter what kind you have?
20 points for best answer - 22 replies
Q: Camera says can not perform while docked...what does this mean??
15 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: does the Z712 come with a docking station
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: I have a Kodak Z712 IS and I need to get a Chargeable battery and charger what is my best route to go?
10 points for best answer - 13 replies
Q: Can the z712 use the same dock that the z700 uses
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: I'm looking for a camera for Kayaking. I have 2 questions.....
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: My friends & I enjoy photography. Is this camera right for me?
10 points for best answer - 4 replies

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