KODAK EasyShare Z650Rating: 8/10 GreatSENSOR 1/2.5"CCD (5.76x4.29mm) 6MP effective
LENS Schneider Kreuznach Variogon f2.8-3.7
(38-380mm 35mm equivalent)
SHUTTER SPEED 1/8-1/1700sec
EXP MODES Auto,PASM, 17 scene modes
ISO Auto 80-160,80,100,200,400,800
FLASH Auto plus four modes
VIEWFINDER EVF,201,000 pixels
MONITOR 2.0in, 110,000 pixels
OTHER SD,USB 2.0, PictBridge
POWER NIMH
DIMENSIONS 97.8 X 77.5 X 72.6mm/287g
PROS Kodak EasyShare Z650's solid lens is great. It's user-friendly too, with easy-to-access feature.
CONS Quality degrades during close-up and maximum zoom, plus clunky operation.
A new 10x entry to Kodak's superzoom Z series
The budget Z650 sits at the top of Kodak's Z series of superzoom cameras.
The Z650's headline feature is of course its10x optical zoom, providing f2.8-3.7 (38-380mm equivalent) optics.The lens is complemented by a two-inch LCD and electronic viewfinder, while a pop-up flash, 17 scene modes and PASM manual controls offer users the capacity to yield enhanced creative control when shooting. While it may not offer the pocket-sized convenience of a compact, a rubber handgrip and sturdy build offset the weight and size of the lens. Control layout is excellent.providing clear, on-body access to most commonly called for commands. Operation is clunky, extending to the far-from-simultaneous electronic viewfinder. Despite this, the Z650 offers a commendable imaging performance. Fine detail is sharp and well defined, and this clarity is enhanced further by bright, punchy exposures. Noise is well controlled, but some purple fringing is noticeable, along with a slight tendency to overexpose. A few jagged operational edges belie its budget heritage, but the fact that it can be found online for less than £200 means it can be easilyforgiven.
