Kodak EasyShare Z650

Review Date
December 21, 2006

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by
SeanR , Professional

Price Paid
$270.00 at Costco

Photography Experience
2-5 years , Outdoor

Summary
Although I have only had the camera since June, it has served me well in my purposes. Although it is not a very rugged camera, it has served its purpose as my business camera, and has only proven itself over and over. The one lacking quaility is the ISO. Higher ISOs, no matter the lighting, generate a LOT of noise. ISO 200 or less seems to fair well though.

Strengths
Good picture clarity, contrast, and an all around good P.A.S, or entry level camera. Has a good set of Manual options. It is very reliable IF you take care of it properly.

Weaknesses
The camera lacks a good ISO, and sometimes generates noise in SOME darker pictures.

Similar Products Used
Cannon Powershot A620

Customer Service
No problems at all. Although the Kodak EasyShare program is a waste of time, and a big processor-user.

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Review Date
October 27, 2006

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.83 of 5, 6 votes

Reviewed by
Leona Kline , Intermediate

Price Paid
$399.00 at Best Company

Photography Experience
21+ years , Outdoor

Summary
According to a recent internet article, I read Kodak sold it's digital camera making rights to a foreign company in August 06. This may explain why just after my 1 year warranty my camera broke due to an electronic malfunction, and Kodak doesn't seem to want to do anything but replace my camera with a downgraded model for $200 or hold my camera to fix and sell to someone else. The other option is to pay $48, have no work done, and the broken camera returned. So buyer be beware, this camera does not offer a warranty over 1 year, so you will be SOL if it breaks and you don't want to shell out more money.
Beside this downfall, the camera did take clear pictures for 1 year and was simple to use.

Strengths
Camera was easy to operate. It came with all equipment necessary for downloading.

Weaknesses
Poor electronical parts in the camera with insufficient warranty. If possible, buy a 3 year store warranty. Also, determine if Kodak is still manufacturing camera in USA before you buy one as this will determine Kodak's response to your problems. I used this camera several times a month before it broke.

Similar Products Used
Canon cameras.

Customer Service
Poor. Be prepared to write emails to a generic online site and be placed on hold for indefinite time periods. The company does not give warranties over 1 year for a reason.

They say customer service is #1; however, it's actions and words aren't congruent.

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