Kodak EasyShare Z885
Kodak EasyShare Z885
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Kodak EasyShare Z885
Editor's Review
The Kodak EasyShare Z885 keeps things interesting with a piano black body and an above-average 5x optical zoom. For point-and-shoot photographers who'd like a little extra boost in their shooting, that's a nice step above the typical 3x.
Editor's Review
The Kodak EasyShare Z885 keeps things interesting with a piano black body and an above-average 5x optical zoom. For point-and-shoot photographers who'd like a little extra boost in their shooting, that's a nice step above the typical 3x.
Specifications
- 8.1 megapixels
- 5x optical zoom / 5x digital zoom
- Auto focus
- Auto and manual exposure
- ISO 80-3200
- JPEG file format
- 2.5-inch LCD display
- Movie mode with sound
- Secure Digital memory (32MB internal)
- 2 AA batteries
- Part Number: EasyShare Z885
- UPC: 041771685553
- Release Date: May 01, 2007
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Kodak EasyShare Z885 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
how do you fix the lense if its popped out (FATALDISASTER — 10/29/2008)
well one day my friend dropped it.
an now the lense wont retract or anything.
any help?.
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an now the lense wont retract or anything.
any help?.
by James DeRuvo (10/31/2008)
Essentially, it may have gone out of alignment off the rails slightly. This happens when the lens gets stuck while trying to extend. If your camera is still under warranty, the best thing you can do have Kodak fix it. You don't want to try forcing the lens in as it could easily strip the rails.
you could try cycling the camera on/off many times and let the camera work it back into alignment, but if it doesn't, send it in to repair.
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you could try cycling the camera on/off many times and let the camera work it back into alignment, but if it doesn't, send it in to repair.
NP0839 (11/05/2008)
I agree James.Mine does some quirky things from time to time.But I purchased a plan that covers dropping it.I hope you did.If mine contiues
I am taking it to Office Max.
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I am taking it to Office Max.
by James DeRuvo (11/07/2008)
I think that's your best bet at this point.
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THIS CAMERA IS ON SALE FOR $99 AT OFFICE MAX. (NP0839 — 04/22/2008)
I WANT A SMALL CAMERA FOR HIKING AND THE Z885 AT 99 DOLLARS MAY BE THE TICKET.I HAVE CONSIDERED CANNONS A720IS OR FUJI S700.BOTH OF THESE COST 179 ON AVERAGE.
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Larry (04/22/2008)
There is an old saying, "You get what you pay for".
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NP0839 (04/22/2008)
I GET THAT .I JUST WONDERD WHY A TOP PHOTO MAG GAVE IT AN AWARD?
MAYBE BECAUSE IT WAS THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK WITH KODAKS Z SERIES.
MY HEART SAYS CANNON.I ALSO THE FEEL OF THE FUJI IN MY HAND(EVEN THOUGH IT WOULD HAVE TO STAY OUTSIDE MY PACK DUE TO ITS SIZE)
THANKYOU FOR YOUR HELP.
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MAYBE BECAUSE IT WAS THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK WITH KODAKS Z SERIES.
MY HEART SAYS CANNON.I ALSO THE FEEL OF THE FUJI IN MY HAND(EVEN THOUGH IT WOULD HAVE TO STAY OUTSIDE MY PACK DUE TO ITS SIZE)
THANKYOU FOR YOUR HELP.
dimka448 (04/23/2008)
This is an excellent camera. Just read reviews on amazon.com or dpreview.com and you will see that it is a bargain at this price.
I always liked kodak camera. I think they have one of the best color reproduction (for my taste) I like kodak better then canon or fuji.
Also they are much easier to use then other brand, and a lot of them (at least the latest kodak cameras) use bigger sensor (1/1.65 and not 1/2.5) then others. Bigger sensor means less noise (clearer pictures) in low light situation since higher ISO is used.
There are alot of "experts" on this site do not advise to use Kodak and will tell you to buy Canon, but I'm pretty sure that they never tried Kodak before. it is like ipod thing... the most popular? yes, the best? hardly.
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I always liked kodak camera. I think they have one of the best color reproduction (for my taste) I like kodak better then canon or fuji.
Also they are much easier to use then other brand, and a lot of them (at least the latest kodak cameras) use bigger sensor (1/1.65 and not 1/2.5) then others. Bigger sensor means less noise (clearer pictures) in low light situation since higher ISO is used.
There are alot of "experts" on this site do not advise to use Kodak and will tell you to buy Canon, but I'm pretty sure that they never tried Kodak before. it is like ipod thing... the most popular? yes, the best? hardly.
NP0839 (04/23/2008)
Thankyou for your input.I purchased the $99 Kodak.So far the inside shots look good as well as the video.I know Kodak has alot of funny designs but I just like their color reproduction.The last time I hiked on the AT I used a plain Kodak
CX4300 and was satisfied(it just had terrible shutter lag).
Wish me well on my next hike----I JUST NOW WANT TO PURCHASE A MEMORY
CARD BIG ENOUGH FOR ALOT OF PICS AND VIDEO.
Thanks again,
Nicholas
ps:HERE IS WHAT SOMEONE ELSE THOUGHT OF THIS CAMERA
popphoto.com/cameras/4590/c...
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CX4300 and was satisfied(it just had terrible shutter lag).
Wish me well on my next hike----I JUST NOW WANT TO PURCHASE A MEMORY
CARD BIG ENOUGH FOR ALOT OF PICS AND VIDEO.
Thanks again,
Nicholas
ps:HERE IS WHAT SOMEONE ELSE THOUGHT OF THIS CAMERA
popphoto.com/cameras/4590/c...
Larry (04/25/2008)
I do hope that Kodak's Z models turn out to be winners. We ALL win when a better camera comes out and proves itself because then a new standard is set and the other manufacturers have to meet it. I've just watched so many Kodak's perform poorly over the past 3 years that I am hesitant to try them again. Please let us know how this camera turns out for you after you have had a chance to use it and compare it to others you have used. Thanks.
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Larry (04/29/2008)
Those who were disappointed in the "C" and "M" series Kodak's are hesitant to jump back in too quickly. Hopefully, the "Z" series from Kodak will provide the needed reassurance that Kodak is determined to regain/maintain its prior reputation. We all win when a manufacturer does a great job and supplies us with cameras we like and enjoy.
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NP0839 (04/29/2008)
Larry,
I will advise.So far I gotten OK results.I havent quite figured out
the manual mode yet.I will get back to you and advise.
Video clips are as good as i expected.I haven't had enough daytime to shoot
this week to really see what I have got.
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I will advise.So far I gotten OK results.I havent quite figured out
the manual mode yet.I will get back to you and advise.
Video clips are as good as i expected.I haven't had enough daytime to shoot
this week to really see what I have got.
Larry (04/29/2008)
Thanks Nicholas. Sounds like you at least have received your money's worth and a bargain too.
One thing that has been of interest on Kodak's is the batteries. What are you using? What does the manual list as OK to use?
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One thing that has been of interest on Kodak's is the batteries. What are you using? What does the manual list as OK to use?
NP0839 (04/29/2008)
Larry,
I am using energizer 2500 NiMI AA.The getting started guide says
battery options are Ni-MH rechargeable,CRV3 lithium or 2AA rechargable
or non-rechargable.The ability to use any batterey and be semi pocketable
was important to me.I have a DLSR but I don't want to Hike
with it.I am looking to lighten my load everywhere.
So far the main weakness is macro.I knew this prior to my purchase.
I have read that if I flip to manual focus I can get closer.
The battery issue is what kept me from chosing other smaller point and
shoots.
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I am using energizer 2500 NiMI AA.The getting started guide says
battery options are Ni-MH rechargeable,CRV3 lithium or 2AA rechargable
or non-rechargable.The ability to use any batterey and be semi pocketable
was important to me.I have a DLSR but I don't want to Hike
with it.I am looking to lighten my load everywhere.
So far the main weakness is macro.I knew this prior to my purchase.
I have read that if I flip to manual focus I can get closer.
The battery issue is what kept me from chosing other smaller point and
shoots.
Delay after you press the button before picture is taken (ryanjantz — 01/30/2008)
When I take a picture the screen freezes on the image but then the image that was actually taken pops up and it's different. It's like there is a half second delay after you press the button. I don't get why it freezes on the image you want and then shows you what you actually took which seems to always be a bad picture since it's delayed. Is this how this camera works, or is there a way to change this.
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by James DeRuvo (02/05/2008)
It's called shutter lag ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shutt... ). It's the delay which happens between triggering the shutter and when the photograph is actually recorded. It's a common problem with point and shoot cameras. But there are ways to combat it.
1. Prefocus. Hold down the shutter half way to get a prefocus of the image you're shooting. When it changes, prefocus again. This will speed up your camera's performance during picture taking since it won't have to autofocus before it shoots the shot.
2. Use faster SD cards. Yes, there are faster cards and it does make a difference in writing the image file to the card. This is especially key if you're taking multiple or burst images.
3. Fresher batteries. Use alkalines at least. But I recommend using high energy batteries designed for digital photography. Varta is a good brand. They are usually sold in camera shops, are long lasting (because they are sold in small quantities) put out alot of energy.
4. Pan with the action. You can create some pretty cool shots by panning with your shot, focusing on your subject. This will create the effect of your subject in sharp contrast to the blurry background.
6. Stick with 100-400 ISO. Going higher will cause more noise/grain in your shots, particularly in darker settings.
Doing these, particularly prefocusing and panning with the action will cut your shutter lag by as much as 80%.
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1. Prefocus. Hold down the shutter half way to get a prefocus of the image you're shooting. When it changes, prefocus again. This will speed up your camera's performance during picture taking since it won't have to autofocus before it shoots the shot.
2. Use faster SD cards. Yes, there are faster cards and it does make a difference in writing the image file to the card. This is especially key if you're taking multiple or burst images.
3. Fresher batteries. Use alkalines at least. But I recommend using high energy batteries designed for digital photography. Varta is a good brand. They are usually sold in camera shops, are long lasting (because they are sold in small quantities) put out alot of energy.
4. Pan with the action. You can create some pretty cool shots by panning with your shot, focusing on your subject. This will create the effect of your subject in sharp contrast to the blurry background.
6. Stick with 100-400 ISO. Going higher will cause more noise/grain in your shots, particularly in darker settings.
Doing these, particularly prefocusing and panning with the action will cut your shutter lag by as much as 80%.
processing time after the picture is taken (kuper1313 — 12/17/2007)
is the 5 second delay after taking a picture common in this camera?
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by James DeRuvo (12/17/2007)
Not according to the benchmarks. Although not much better, the rated shot to shot time is about 2.2 seconds. you can cut that down by using a faster sd card.
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Larry (12/26/2007)
I couldn't find exact numbers, but this URL does note really slow write times which were frustrating to the camera testers.
imaging-resource.com/PRODS/...
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imaging-resource.com/PRODS/...
NP0839 (09/27/2008)
Only in P/M mode have I seen a long delay.Otherwise,I can shoot a quick as the next camer.
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how does this camera compare to the older Z650 for quickness and quality? (bsmill01 — 12/13/2007)
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Aditya D (12/17/2007)
Well, this camera will be both quicker and have more quality, but I would recommend staying away from Kodak. The picture quality is not very good, and neither are the in-camera features. If you're looking for a quicker camera with better quality look to either the Canon's for picture quality, or the Panasonic for speed. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.
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NP0839 (09/27/2008)
I have used both and the z885 is faster except in low light since there is no focus assist lamp.Many times
I have used a small flashlight to set the focus in lowlight.
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I have used a small flashlight to set the focus in lowlight.
Kodak EasyShare Z885 Reviews
Kodak EasyShare Z885 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 5.0 out of 5
This camera Rocks!!!!
(Judy — 07/01/2009)
I have had this camera over a year now and have never had any problems. Great in low light situations even when you use the video part of it. The video we have taken is awesome. We use it all the time and my husband puts all his videos of our poms on you tube. It's been knocked on the floor a few times and didn't see where the screen was so fragile. It never even got a scratch on it. If you want an easy to use camera this is it. We about another Kodak model and it wasn't near as good as this one so we gave it to my mom to use and she likes it. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone.
- 5.0 out of 5
Love It
(Alice Margins — 12/16/2007)
I got this for my birthday. I wanted more than just a typical point and shoot, and something that would give me phenomenal pictures with good color quality, and I got it. It works beautifully, and it can be as complicated or easy as you want it to be. Whats great is that you can take a pic in a dark room and it can look like all the lights are on. I'm still figuring it out, but so far its great. One downside, the screen is very fragile. I mustve dropped my old kodak a million times and it never broke, this is pretty delicate. Id def. recomend getting a store warranty if they offer one.
