 With the Right Battery, a Fantastic Small Camera... |
| Review Date: January 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mercedes L. Johnmeyer, Kingsland, GA |
I've been using the Kodak Z712 for the past couple years and Like it. But for vacations, it was a bit bulkier then I liked. I didn't want to downsize from a 12X zoom to a 3X, so I just continued using it till something else caught my attention. Enter the Z1485. An AWESOME small camera.
I received the camera in mid-December. I used the battery that came with it, a non-rechargeable KLIC-8000 Li-Ion. It lasted about a month, all through Christmas (during which I took MANY pictures) and regular daily pics (I have an 11 month ancient, so I take a lot!). I just changed the battery a few days ago to a rechargeable KLIC-8000 Li-Ion. If you buy this camera, MAKE SURE you buy the right battery for it. Of course it's going to suck up regular AA batteries, it's a powerful small point and shoot.
The picture clarity is fantastic (keep in mind, I'm just a casual picture taker. Day-to-day pics of my son, and family trips). All the pics I've downloaded to my Kodak program and printed out have come out perfectly. I normally use the smart-scene, but sometimes (like during Christmas) I use other settings, like the candle light setting for pics of the Christmas tree. They came out perfect, all nice and soft. The size of the camera itself is perfect...I really bought an ipod jogging case for it so I can wear it around my wrist or arm during vacations (nice to always have the camera handy), and it fit just fine.
I've always used Kodak for their simple no-brainer approach to picture taking, and this camera fits that to a tee. I'm so glad I upgraded. I'll always like my Z712, but this small guy has everything I need. PLEASE do not be dissuaded by the mediocre reviews here. Most people know NOT to place regular AA batteries in a digital camera. It sucks the life out of them in no time. With the proper batteries, this camera is light, clear, and does an all around Fantastic job!
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Exactly what I expected from my Kodak
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| Review Date: August 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer: kdea473, |
I bought this camera to replace a Kodak 6 MP camera that bit the dust on a recent vacation (user error, no fault of the camera!). I spent several weeks researching cameras, going to every store to hold them in my hands, and finished up buying this gem from Amazon.
I have been very pleased with the picture quality both indoors and out. I am especially impressed with the photo quality in low light (considerably less noise than I have ever experienced in a digital camera). The focus is fantastic, and moves right along with my subjects.
The video is nice, though certainly not why I bought the camera. It is very smooth and works well even in low light. I have had no problems with the battery holding a charge.
My largest complaint (which I knew when I was buying the camera) is the lack of optical viewfinder. It was nearly impossible for me to find a camera with one, and I would have had to give up other features to get it.
All in all, I am very pleased with this Kodak camera. It is my third Kodak digital camera (a 4 MP, a 6 MP, and now this one) and certainly the best. The price was also fabulous, especially compared with what features rival camera manufacturers offer at this price point. |
Exceptional Clarity
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| Review Date: August 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer: K. Kersten, |
Having been an adrenalin filled amateur photographer I have used Kodak camera C330, C813 and Z1275 for the last several years taking pictures deep within caves; while rock climbing or white-water rafting. I am really impressed by the pictures that the Kodak Z1485IS is producing. The pictures are stunning; sharp, and contain an incredible amount of detail. The first day I took a sample pictures of flowers and found an insect on them; it looked like a nature magazine picture! Every picture seems to look fantastic when I use the auto select snap and shoot mode.
The HD video is fantastic; although many computers have a hard time playing it because of the huge file size. This video is not shaky like the first generation Kodak Z1275 which was just not ready for prime time. You can even zoom in while shooting video.
Getting this camera and seeing the fantastic photos may make you feel like a professional. Buttons and settings are very natural and simple to use for a point and shoot. You will be tempted to shoot a lot of pictures and video. Unfortunately; do to the huge file size of video do not expect to be able to share it. A 64 second 720 HD video of horses was 107 megabytes. Sharing large picture files (14mp=2-8megs) can be hard too. I upgraded my subscription smugmug photosharing site to be able to share the HD video.
Sample pics... [...]
Running on Lithium AA batteries was essential for me as I frequently am in extreme environments -like caves- where I cannot place the camera on a charger. If you use alkaline batteries in a pinch only expect 30 minutes of operation. Energizer Ultimate Lithium gives about 2-4 hours on a $5 a set.
I am preparing to depart on an overseas trip and am really excited to be taking the Kodak 1485IS camera with me. It is simple to use; takes fantastic pictures and mind blowing video. I reckon Kodak nailed the right combination of features with this one.
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Most bang for your buck.
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| Review Date: June 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Kenneth M. Fagan, League City, TX |
I was a small weary at first about buying a camera that claims 14.2 megapixels for this price. But let me tell you, this is an incredible small camera that takes phenomenol pictures and video. Recently my house took on about 4 inches of water due to a freak storm. I was able to take a picture through a whole in the ceiling of a 1/2" water pipe that was leaking. The picture came out flawless. No ordinary camera could do that.
This camera has a multitude of features for any lighting conditions. With my misfortune at the house I have used pretty much every one of them. The panoramic feature is very cool also. I do believe that is my favorite setting. At the Kemah waterfront (Kemah Texas), all my photos came out very sharp. The color was incredible and crisp.
I will warn against what type of memory chip you buy for this camera. I wanted to stay with Kodak but they did not seem to offer what I wanted. I ultimatley went with a Sandisk product. 16 gig HD Video. I can place nearly 4000 14.2 megapixel pictures on it. I can also take 2 hours of 760p video. This memory card was a excellent price for what you get. All in all, Amazon gets 5 stars, Beach Camera gets 5 stars, and Sandisk gets 5 stars. I am very pleased with my buy and would not change anything.
side note, the Sandisk card will hold over 9000 pictures set at 5 megapixels. Not terrible. |
Brilliant Buy~especially for the price!
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| Review Date: June 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Chainbrakr, Military post |
I bought this camera to upgrade my own. My intention, as President of our Homeowners Association, was to reduce the cost for the association by purchasing a camera on my own dime that would work well with taking photos of the problem and neglected houses in our neighborhood.
With the Megapixals, and the scene shots that enable us to take full photos of homes and yards (usually what I need it for; to prove neglect, high grass, etc. The camera is wonderful; I am very fortunate to have chosen such a decent camera.
The photos are fantastic, very detailed, and simple to transfer. They turn out fantastic in print and on the pc.
The one negative comment I would say is that it only takes about 8 or 10 photos (if that many)without having an extra storage, which I forgot to order at the time of buy, and wasn't included in the package deal I ordered. So I would recommend you remember to include the accessories in your buy as you will most certainly need it for storage space.
I've also used it on photos of my daugher and they are all very nice; both close-up face shots as well as full body shots.
PLUS you can take quick repeat shots, which was a major improvement from my older digital.
It's not the super deluxe camera I wish I could afford, but it is certainly well worth the money and is, in my opinion, underpriced and is a steal. At 14 megapixals, it's probably the best camera anyone could ever hope to find for probably under 4 or 500.00. But of course, this is all just my humble opinion! But I would highly recommend it as a safe buy. Shipping wasn't that quick though; it took a few weeks to arrive. The accessories arrived nearly immediately, they must have shipped the next morning. But I had to wait forever for the camera itself.
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this camera is incredible
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| Review Date: June 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: C. Bican, Sagamore Hills Ohio |
| I really bought my first kodak 14 mega pixel at hsn but it must have gotten hit against something hard and the screen became broken,but i loved that camera and since i had all the extras i chose to buy it from amazon. Brilliant service by the way, the pictures from this camera are "THE MOST" gorgeous they are clear and gorgeous. My daughter just had her prom and wanted pictures by a pond in the park and since it was soo sunny i used the option for by the beach and light behind the subject they are the most gorgeous pics everyone that saw them on my daughters facebook page commented on how excellent they turned out. Now i just need to find a printer to print them out as wonderful as they look on my computer! |
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