Kodak EasyShare V1073 10MP Digital Camera Review

This is THE BEST digital camera I have ever used/owned.In the time we have owned the camera, the pictures, video, and ease of use have been incredible.It is really easy to use, has many features which make it VERY simple to use - which is what a point and shoot camera should be.I've used an SLR, but needed a simple camera to just take great shots w/o effort.It only has three buttons - one of which is an info button - providing answers to questions about whatever is on the current screen.I didn't buy it for the touch screen, but it is great for flipping through photos for the one you want.

If your comparing with a Canon you should check the Kodak V1073 out first.I tried using one other Kodak model, and it seemed study, yet compared about the same as the other digital cameras around.The V1073 seems to be an (successful) experiment in breaking away from the typical Kodak camera, so I would limit my recommendation to only this camera.

CANON:The main reason I switched from Canon was the photo quality.I don't know if it's the technology or the internal software, but indoor pictures were inconsistent, and poor quality.The same picture taken seconds later at the same object, place, etc would look different.It would use the flash the first time, and not the second time??I read books, blogs, everything.Changed the ISO until the quality broke down, nothing.Overall, pictures mostly turn out very dark or too bright with a flash.I did discover that this seems to be a recurring issue with canon point and shoot cameras as I found on amazon comments.Tired of owners manuals, ISO settings, etc, I began searching for a new camera, and accidentally ran into this camera in a store.I finally gave a U.S. camera company a chance, and it was worth it.

Background:I've owned about 4/5 digital cameras, and have experimented with many more.For the most part, I have bought the Canon series because of the look, weight, fairly ease of use, and very sturdy construction.However, as with most digital cameras (and technology as a whole) they have way to many features and little clear explanation of proper use.

Comment on previous comments about this camera:
-"the Kodak camera lense periodically "clicks" as it tries to adjust for lighting changes"I have not had this issue during the video mode.The camera will allow you to lock the focus if is an issue.
-"The battery and memory card Door [poor quality]"I will admit, this is the one thing I dislike about the camera.However, my last $350 canon battery door was no better.I've had no problems, and really don't expect I will.
-"The battery only lasted for about 30 minutes" My wife took over 100 10mp photos and uploaded it to our MacBook Pro with another day or two of power left over.Holds a good charge.
"battery bay latch also very easily comes unhooked"Never happened once in the time I've owned it
-"horrible video HD playback on PC"HD playback is INCREDIBLE.However, you do need software (just like you need the right TV and DVD Player) to effectively play HD.If you have a Mac, you will love this camera and the HD video as the camera video is formated for quicktime.It also works flawlessly with iPhoto and iMovie.PC owners - you have an inferior machine which will continue to become more and more inferior as technology moves forward.That said, I've played the video on my old PC laptop (with a free pc version of quicktime) with equal quality (pc owner for 20 years - recently switched to Apple).However, I doubt you will have any problem with this camera and a PC.I bought this camera instead of an $800 video camera to take extended videos of our first 3 month old son - and it works great. Video and photos in one easy to use package.Not sure why people still buy a camera for photos and a video camera for video.So many people I talk to still don't realize you can take video on most of todays cameras.

Pros: Work right out of the box/great pictures - clear, well lit - Kodak's PerfectTouch does a surprisingly good job of instantly fixing the photo after taken/great functionality/HD video/Clear settings/Touchscreen/info button explains how to setup for 4x6 photos, or whatever you want/very good light adjustment/Apple compatible/delete button offered on the screen right after you take the photo (if it's just a bad shot you don't want)/switches from view photos to take pictures simply by pressing the snapshot button halfway down - so simple!/solid feeling gunmetal construction/many other well thought out features

Cons:Battery door not the best construction/Battery must be charged while in the camera - no separate charger/camera has locked up twice - just remove battery for a sec and replace it - no photos lost - no big deal/only 3x's zoom - i have found it works fine for overall use.

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