Kodak Easyshare V1253 12MP Digital Camera with 3 x Optical Zoom
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| Product Description| General | | Product Type | Digital camera - point and shoot | | Width | 4 in | | Depth | 0.9 in | | Height | 2.2 in | | Weight | 5.5 oz | | Enclosure Color | Black | | Main Features | | Resolution | 12.0 Megapixel | | Color Support | Color | | Optical Sensor Type | CCD | | Total Pixels | 12,400,000 pixels | | Effective Sensor Resolution | 12,100,000 pixels | | Optical Sensor Size | 1/1.72" | | Light Sensitivity | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 64, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto (64-400) | | Digital Zoom | 5 x | | Shooting Modes | Frame movie mode | | Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, text, close-up, museum, back light, night portrait, self-portrait, children, fireworks, night landscape, panorama assist, flower, panning, sports mode, sunset, candle, beach, snow, anti shake, high sensitivity | | Special Effects | Black & White, Sepia | | Max Shutter Speed | 1/1200 sec | | Min Shutter Speed | 8 sec | | Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, center-weighted, spot | | Exposure Modes | Program, automatic | | Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | | White Balance | Automatic, presets | | White Balance Presets | Fluorescent, tungsten light, daylight, shade | | Digital Video Format | QuickTime (MPEG-4) | | Still Image Format | JPEG | | Continuous Shooting Speed | 1.7 frames per second | | Video Capture | QuickTime (MPEG-4) - 720 x 576 - 30 fps
QuickTime (MPEG-4) - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
QuickTime (MPEG-4) - 320 x 240 - 30 fps | | Memory / Storage | | Supported Flash Memory | MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | | Integrated Memory | 32 MB | | Image Storage | JPEG 4000 x 3000
JPEG 4000 x 2664
JPEG 4000 x 2256
JPEG 2832 x 2128
JPEG 2048 x 1536
JPEG 1800 x 1200
JPEG 1920 x 1080
JPEG 1280 x 960 | | Camera Flash | | Camera Flash | Built-in flash | | Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | | Red Eye Reduction | Yes | | Effective Flash Range | 2 ft - 15 ft | | Features | AF illuminator | | Lens System | | Type | Zoom lens - f/3.4-5.3 | | Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 37 - 111mm | | Focus Adjustment | Automatic | | Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | | Auto Focus Points (Zones) | 5 | | Min Focus Range | 23.6 in | | Macro Focus Range | 5-70cm | | Lens Aperture | F/3.4-5.3 | | Optical Zoom | 3 x | | Zoom Adjustment | Motorized drive | | Lens Manufacturer | Schneider-Kreuznach | | Features | Built-in lens shield | | Additional Features | | Self Timer | Yes | | Self Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2 sec | | Additional Features | Auto power save, display brightness control, sharpness control, camera orientation detection, histogram display, digital image stabilization, cropping an image, saturation control, 16:9 widescreen mode, face detection | | Display | | Type | LCD display - 3.1" - color | | Display Form Factor | Built-in | | Connections | | Connector Type | 1 x USB
1 x composite video/audio output
1 x docking station | | Expansion Slot(s) | 1 x SD Memory Card | | Software | | Software | Drivers & Utilities, Kodak EasyShare | | System Requirements for PC Connection | | Operating System Support | MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later, MS Windows Vista | | Peripheral Devices | USB port, CD-ROM drive | | System Requirements Details | Windows XP or later - 600 MHz - 128 MB - 200 MB | | Miscellaneous | | Included Accessories | Carrying strap, carrying pouch, docking station insert | | Cables Included | 1 x USB cable | | Battery | | Supported Battery | Kodak KLIC 7004 | | Supported Battery Details | 1 x Kodak KLIC 7004 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included ) | | Manufacturer Warranty | | Service & Support | 1 year warranty | | Service & Support Details | Limited warranty - 1 year |
Customer ReviewsReviewed on 2008-05-08  
Nice Digital Camera
Excellent pictures. The lens makes the difference! Would love an optical viewfinder, but it is sacrificed to the thin form factor. A bit clumsy to connect for charging/downloading, but still a great camera. |  | Reviewed on 2008-05-07
Good Camera
I upgrade my camera about every 2 years. I love this camera but it does seem to have a few things that I would like to see improved.
Pros:
-Great pictures. (auto focusing works great, even in low light)
-Good pictures in low light (indoors, without flash)
-Fantastic movies (excellent resolution and frame-rate in HD setting)
-Low cost given the HD movie capability and performance.
Cons:
-Takes a long time to write data to the memory card.
-Interrupting the data save to memory card by hitting the pic review button, can cause a corrupted pic.
-Movies are huge.
-After the auto-focus is locked, it takes at least 1 second for the camera to capture the image. This might be why some people have trouble with bluring, they begin moving the camera before the image capture process has completed.
-Lens makes a slight grinding noise as it deploys.
Conclusion:
Great camera for all-around pictures and HD movies. Its small size and low cost doesn't inhibit you from taking it almost anywhere. I love this camera. | | Reviewed on 2008-04-19
Excellent Color and Resolution
If you want to have a camera that will take great pictures and video and fit in your vest pocket this is the camera. The video is full 30fps 720p HD (compressed mpeg4) I have a mac and can easily import the video through a card reader and burn DVD's. The video is nothing like the tiny low frame rate video on other cameras and it's perfectly acceptable for catching those unexpected family moments. Having the ability to catch photographs and video in the one device was the selling point for me. No need to drag big bags of video and camera equipment around all the time. Switching from video to stills takes just a few seconds and the LCD screen is huge. Oh - and the camera has panorama stitching software in camera thats incredibly simple to use. Great for wide vistas etc. This camera is for sale at around $200. A no brainer. | | Reviewed on 2008-04-17
We Love it!
For the price it really can't be beat. I 'm able to take wide ratio 9 MP and standard ratio 12 MP, plus with a $35 4 gig memory card, I can shoot up to 26 mins of HD video. This was only a dream a few years ago.
The drawback is your stuck with Kodaks software for importing the pictures, but it's not a big deal. Save as to another folder and import it to your favorite picture editing program. Battery life is relatively short, but really for the cost of this camera purchasing another battery is no big deal. From someone who has spent hundreds in digital cameras, for the money it's a contender to be recognized.
Recording movies is very intuitive, hard drive space 7 minutes is about 1 gig of memory in HD 720p mode. I use Magix editing software it imports and edits easily Kodaks format.
My wife and I will be visiting Prague in a couple months and I'm looking forward to the high resolution memories. :) | | Reviewed on 2008-04-11
Mixed Bag
The camera has its appeal and takes good photos - it's strength lies in the HD video which can run until the card gets full. The recorded sound quality is also good. However, there are several reasons why I ended up returning the camera:
1) The mini-USB adapter to recharge and connect the camera is a major design fault - it falls out easily and can get lost easily. I wish to understand why Kodak chose such cumbersome design.
2) The camera glows blue like a lighthouse in the dark. Taking discreet photos in the dark is not an option.
3) Startup and shutdown time are slow - there is also delay in taking photos.
4) Battery life is nothing to call home about - extra batteries are needed even on a short trip.
5) Despite a metal casing the camera feels fragile.
I hope Kodak will take user feedback to heart and adjust these design flaws. With their HD capabilities Kodak has otherwise been a trailblazer in the Point-and-shoot market.
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