Kodak P712 Review

kodak EasyShare P712 is a hybrid SLR digital-camera. Not as compact as a typical compact digital-camera, it is somewhat smaller than an SLR. It has an expansive optical zoom range - far more extended than any you’ll find on an SLR: 36-432 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/2.8-3.7 using the famous SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Lens.

That means it goes from wide-angle all the way to super telephoto focal lengths. With 7.1 megapixels, the P712 delivers incredibly sharp still pictures up to a print size of 18″x24″. It can also shoot movies at up to 640×480 VGA mode. A built-in Image-Stabilizer steadies the image for sharpness that might be impaired by normal hand movements. View images throught the large, bright 2.5″ LCD color screen.

camera uses SD memory storage cards. It’s a serious digital-camera that’s user-friendly for spontaneous fun and creativity. Make it yours. PictBridge and ImageLink compatible Works with optional EASYSHARE Printer Dock Series 3 and EASYSHARE Printer Dock Plus Series 3, EASYSHARE camera Dock Series 3, EASYSHARE Photo Printer 500 Unit Dimensions W H D - 4.3 3.3 2.8 in. / Weighs 14 ounces without battery installed kodak 1-Year Limited Warranty.

Advanced Features for Precise Control
The hot-shoe flash connector and optional kodak P20 zoom flash (flash not included–must be purchased separately) provide enhanced, more flexible lighting control, while the included rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivers long-lasting power for more picture taking opportunities.

Additional features include PASM, custom and extensive preset scene modes, multiple burst modes for action shooting, three-shot in-camera panorama stitching, a live histogram, 25 selectable AF points, custom white balance with selectable compensation, highlight/shadow clipping displays, and RAW/TIFF/JPEG support.

kodak P712 Features:

• 12X optical zoom lens featuring image stabilization
• 7.1 megapixels
• Best-in-class .07 second picture capture
• Hot shoe flash connector
• Optional kodak P20 Zoom Flash
• High capacity Li-Ion battery and charger included
• High resolution 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) indoor/outdoor color display
• Advanced video features
• Picture enhancing features
• Histogram feature
• Panorama stitch mode

kodak P712 Details:

Sensor type: 1/2.5-inch CCD

CCD total pixels: 7.4 megapixels (3164 x 2342)

Effective pixels: 7.1 megapixels (3088 x 2310)

Lens: 36-432mm (35mm equiv.) f2.8-3.7 Schneider-Kreuznach, Variogon lens

Zoom: 12x optical, 5x advanced digital zoom, total range 60x

Image stabilizer: Yes, optical

Shutter speed: 16 to 1/1000 seconds in 1/3 step increments

LCD: 6.35-centimeter (2.5-inch) indoor/outdoor color TFT display with adjustable brightness settings

Viewfinder: Electronic, 237K pixels with diopter adjustment

Storage: 32 MB internal memory, SD/MMC card expansion slot

Autofocus type: Hybrid AF system using TTL contrast detection method and external passive sensor

Focus modes: Normal AF, macro AF, infinity AF, manual focus

Focus range: Normal: wide: 50 centimeters (19.7 inches) to infinity; tele: 1.9 meters (6.3 feet) to infinity; macro: wide: 10 to 60 centimeters (3.9 to 23.6 inches): tele: 90 centimeters to 2 meters (35.4 inches to 6.6 feet)

Autofocus control: Single, continuous

Autofocus modes: Multi zone, center zone, selectable zone (25 zones selectable)

ISO sensitivity: Auto; 64, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, and 800

Metering: Multi-pattern, center-weighted, center spot, selectable zone (25 zones)

Compensation: +/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps

Bracketing: +/-2.0 EV, 1/3, 2/3 and 1.0 EV steps, 3 or 5 images

AE lock: AE / AF lock button, exposure lock when shutter is pressed halfway

White balance: Auto, daylight, cloudy, open shade, sunset, tungsten, fluorescent, click WB, custom

White balance compensation: Blue/red bias and magenta/green bias, +/-7 stops

Flash: Guide no. 11 (ISO 100)

Range: Wide: 0.9 to 4.7 meters (2.9 to 15.4 feet); tele: 2.0 to 3.6 meters (6.6 to 11.8 feet)

Modes auto, fill, red-eye, slow sync (front, front-red-eye, rear), off: Compensation +/-1.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps

External connector hot shoe: Shooting Specifications

Drive modes: Single shot, first burst (approximately 1.6 frames per second up to 14 frames at standard JPEG), last burst (approximately 1.6 frames per second last 5 frames at standard JPEG), self-time 10 seconds, shutter delay 2 seconds, 2 shots self-timer (10 seconds 18 seconds), exposure bracketing (3 and 5 shots), time lapse (10 seconds-24 hr. intervals, 2-99 images)

Shooting modes : Auto, SCN (scene mode), P (program mode), A (aperture priority mode), S (shutter priority mode), M (manual mode), C (custom mode), video

Scene modes: Portrait, self-portrait, sport, party, landscape, night portrait, night landscape, snow, beach, text/document, flower, sunset, candlelight, backlight, manner/museum, fireworks, panorama

Still capture: Format: JPEG/ExIF v 2.21, RAW, TIFF

Picture size: 7.1 megapixels: best (3072 x 2304), prints up to 30 x 40 inches; (recorded pixels) 6.3 megapixels: best 3:2 (3072 x 2048), optimized ratio for 4 x 6-inch prints; 5.0 megapixels: better (2592 x 1944), prints up to 20 x 30 inches; 3.1 megapixels: good (2048 x 1536), prints up to 8 x 10 inches; 1.2 megapixels: e-mail (1280 x 960), small prints

Picture quality: Fine JPEG, standard JPEG, basic JPEG, RAW, TIFF

Color modes: High color, natural color, low color, sepia, black and white

Contrast: High, normal, low

Sharpness: High, normal, low

Review options: Single, magnify (1x-10x, pan), with navigation box, multi-up, slide show, highlight/shadow clipping, histogram, image info

Editing: Red-eye reduction, cropping, resizing, create JPEG or TIFF from RAW file

File management: Protect, album, copy, delete

Video capture: Format: QuickTime video format, motion JPEG

Quality: VGA (640 x 480) at 30 frames per second, QVGA (320 x 240) at 30 frames per second

Length: Continuous up to 80 minutes based on memory capacity

Review options: Play, pause, fast forward and rewind, forward and rewind by frame, multi-up, slide show, video date display

Editing: Trim, cut, split, merge, make a picture from video, video action print (4, 9, or 16 up)

Custom settings: LCD brightness, capture frame grid, image storage, set album, image stabilizer, AE/AF button set, program button assignment, quick view, advanced digital zoom, orientation sensor, camera sounds, sound volume, date and time, external flash setting, EVF/LCD standby, auto power off, video out, mode description, language, reset camera, format, accessory lens

Favorites: Slide show, multi-up, remove Favorites, set-up menu

Physical specifications: I/O interface AV output (NTSC or PAL, user-selectable), exclusive kodak EasyShare camera dock/printer dock interface, digital (USB 2.0) connector

Power: kodak lithium-ion rechargeable digital camera battery-KLIC-5001 or KLIC-5000, optional kodak EasyShare docks, optional 5V AC adapter

Tripod mount: 1/4-inch standard

Dimensions (W x H x D): 108 x 84.2 x 72 millimeters (4.3 x 3.3 x 2.8 inches)

Weight without batteries: 403 grams (14.2 ounces)

Dock compatibility: Works with optional kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 and kodak EasyShare printer dock plus series 3, kodak EasyShare camera dock series 3, kodak EasyShare photo printer 500

Direct print: ImageLink print system compatible, PictBridge enabled

Software: Works with kodak EasyShare software

Service and support: Warranty one year

Minimum system requirements (Windows): Windows xP, 2000 SP4 or later, 600 MHz processor or greater; Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

Minimum system requirements (Macintosh): Macintosh OS x 10.3 or higher; Safari 1.1 or higher

Minimum hardware requirements: 128 MB RAM; 200 MB hard drive disk space available; CD-ROM drive, available USB port; color monitor, 800 x 600 display resolution, 16-bit minimum

What’s in the box: kodak EasyShare P712 zoom digital camera, USB and audio-video cables, kodak high-capacity Li-ion rechargeable digital camera battery-KLIC-5001, kodak Li-ion rapid battery charger-K5000, neck strap, lens cap with strap, kodak EasyShare software, getting started kit, custom camera insert for optional kodak EasyShare camera and printer docks.

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kodak EasyShare P712 is a hybrid SLR digital-camera. Not as compact as a typical compact digital-camera, it is somewhat smaller than an SLR. It has an expansive optical zoom range - far more extended than any you’ll find on an SLR: 36-432 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/2.8-3.7 using the famous SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Lens.

That means it goes from wide-angle all the way to super telephoto focal lengths. With 7.1 megapixels, the P712 delivers incredibly sharp still pictures up to a print size of 18″x24″. It can also shoot movies at up to 640×480 VGA mode. A built-in Image-Stabilizer steadies the image for sharpness that might be impaired by normal hand movements. View images throught the large, bright 2.5″ LCD color screen.

camera uses SD memory storage cards. It’s a serious digital-camera that’s user-friendly for spontaneous fun and creativity. Make it yours. PictBridge and ImageLink compatible Works with optional EASYSHARE Printer Dock Series 3 and EASYSHARE Printer Dock Plus Series 3, EASYSHARE camera Dock Series 3, EASYSHARE Photo Printer 500 Unit Dimensions W H D - 4.3 3.3 2.8 in. / Weighs 14 ounces without battery installed kodak 1-Year Limited Warranty.

Advanced Features for Precise Control
The hot-shoe flash connector and optional kodak P20 zoom flash (flash not included–must be purchased separately) provide enhanced, more flexible lighting control, while the included rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivers long-lasting power for more picture taking opportunities.

Additional features include PASM, custom and extensive preset scene modes, multiple burst modes for action shooting, three-shot in-camera panorama stitching, a live histogram, 25 selectable AF points, custom white balance with selectable compensation, highlight/shadow clipping displays, and RAW/TIFF/JPEG support.

kodak P712 Features:

• 12X optical zoom lens featuring image stabilization
• 7.1 megapixels
• Best-in-class .07 second picture capture
• Hot shoe flash connector
• Optional kodak P20 Zoom Flash
• High capacity Li-Ion battery and charger included
• High resolution 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) indoor/outdoor color display
• Advanced video features
• Picture enhancing features
• Histogram feature
• Panorama stitch mode

kodak P712 Details:

Sensor type: 1/2.5-inch CCD

CCD total pixels: 7.4 megapixels (3164 x 2342)

Effective pixels: 7.1 megapixels (3088 x 2310)

Lens: 36-432mm (35mm equiv.) f2.8-3.7 Schneider-Kreuznach, Variogon lens

Zoom: 12x optical, 5x advanced digital zoom, total range 60x

Image stabilizer: Yes, optical

Shutter speed: 16 to 1/1000 seconds in 1/3 step increments

LCD: 6.35-centimeter (2.5-inch) indoor/outdoor color TFT display with adjustable brightness settings

Viewfinder: Electronic, 237K pixels with diopter adjustment

Storage: 32 MB internal memory, SD/MMC card expansion slot

Autofocus type: Hybrid AF system using TTL contrast detection method and external passive sensor

Focus modes: Normal AF, macro AF, infinity AF, manual focus

Focus range: Normal: wide: 50 centimeters (19.7 inches) to infinity; tele: 1.9 meters (6.3 feet) to infinity; macro: wide: 10 to 60 centimeters (3.9 to 23.6 inches): tele: 90 centimeters to 2 meters (35.4 inches to 6.6 feet)

Autofocus control: Single, continuous

Autofocus modes: Multi zone, center zone, selectable zone (25 zones selectable)

ISO sensitivity: Auto; 64, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, and 800

Metering: Multi-pattern, center-weighted, center spot, selectable zone (25 zones)

Compensation: +/-2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps

Bracketing: +/-2.0 EV, 1/3, 2/3 and 1.0 EV steps, 3 or 5 images

AE lock: AE / AF lock button, exposure lock when shutter is pressed halfway

White balance: Auto, daylight, cloudy, open shade, sunset, tungsten, fluorescent, click WB, custom

White balance compensation: Blue/red bias and magenta/green bias, +/-7 stops

Flash: Guide no. 11 (ISO 100)

Range: Wide: 0.9 to 4.7 meters (2.9 to 15.4 feet); tele: 2.0 to 3.6 meters (6.6 to 11.8 feet)

Modes auto, fill, red-eye, slow sync (front, front-red-eye, rear), off: Compensation +/-1.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps

External connector hot shoe: Shooting Specifications

Drive modes: Single shot, first burst (approximately 1.6 frames per second up to 14 frames at standard JPEG), last burst (approximately 1.6 frames per second last 5 frames at standard JPEG), self-time 10 seconds, shutter delay 2 seconds, 2 shots self-timer (10 seconds 18 seconds), exposure bracketing (3 and 5 shots), time lapse (10 seconds-24 hr. intervals, 2-99 images)

Shooting modes : Auto, SCN (scene mode), P (program mode), A (aperture priority mode), S (shutter priority mode), M (manual mode), C (custom mode), video

Scene modes: Portrait, self-portrait, sport, party, landscape, night portrait, night landscape, snow, beach, text/document, flower, sunset, candlelight, backlight, manner/museum, fireworks, panorama

Still capture: Format: JPEG/ExIF v 2.21, RAW, TIFF

Picture size: 7.1 megapixels: best (3072 x 2304), prints up to 30 x 40 inches; (recorded pixels) 6.3 megapixels: best 3:2 (3072 x 2048), optimized ratio for 4 x 6-inch prints; 5.0 megapixels: better (2592 x 1944), prints up to 20 x 30 inches; 3.1 megapixels: good (2048 x 1536), prints up to 8 x 10 inches; 1.2 megapixels: e-mail (1280 x 960), small prints

Picture quality: Fine JPEG, standard JPEG, basic JPEG, RAW, TIFF

Color modes: High color, natural color, low color, sepia, black and white

Contrast: High, normal, low

Sharpness: High, normal, low

Review options: Single, magnify (1x-10x, pan), with navigation box, multi-up, slide show, highlight/shadow clipping, histogram, image info

Editing: Red-eye reduction, cropping, resizing, create JPEG or TIFF from RAW file

File management: Protect, album, copy, delete

Video capture: Format: QuickTime video format, motion JPEG

Quality: VGA (640 x 480) at 30 frames per second, QVGA (320 x 240) at 30 frames per second

Length: Continuous up to 80 minutes based on memory capacity

Review options: Play, pause, fast forward and rewind, forward and rewind by frame, multi-up, slide show, video date display

Editing: Trim, cut, split, merge, make a picture from video, video action print (4, 9, or 16 up)

Custom settings: LCD brightness, capture frame grid, image storage, set album, image stabilizer, AE/AF button set, program button assignment, quick view, advanced digital zoom, orientation sensor, camera sounds, sound volume, date and time, external flash setting, EVF/LCD standby, auto power off, video out, mode description, language, reset camera, format, accessory lens

Favorites: Slide show, multi-up, remove Favorites, set-up menu

Physical specifications: I/O interface AV output (NTSC or PAL, user-selectable), exclusive kodak EasyShare camera dock/printer dock interface, digital (USB 2.0) connector

Power: kodak lithium-ion rechargeable digital camera battery-KLIC-5001 or KLIC-5000, optional kodak EasyShare docks, optional 5V AC adapter

Tripod mount: 1/4-inch standard

Dimensions (W x H x D): 108 x 84.2 x 72 millimeters (4.3 x 3.3 x 2.8 inches)

Weight without batteries: 403 grams (14.2 ounces)

Dock compatibility: Works with optional kodak EasyShare printer dock series 3 and kodak EasyShare printer dock plus series 3, kodak EasyShare camera dock series 3, kodak EasyShare photo printer 500

Direct print: ImageLink print system compatible, PictBridge enabled

Software: Works with kodak EasyShare software

Service and support: Warranty one year

Minimum system requirements (Windows): Windows xP, 2000 SP4 or later, 600 MHz processor or greater; Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

Minimum system requirements (Macintosh): Macintosh OS x 10.3 or higher; Safari 1.1 or higher

Minimum hardware requirements: 128 MB RAM; 200 MB hard drive disk space available; CD-ROM drive, available USB port; color monitor, 800 x 600 display resolution, 16-bit minimum

What’s in the box: kodak EasyShare P712 zoom digital camera, USB and audio-video cables, kodak high-capacity Li-ion rechargeable digital camera battery-KLIC-5001, kodak Li-ion rapid battery charger-K5000, neck strap, lens cap with strap, kodak EasyShare software, getting started kit, custom camera insert for optional kodak EasyShare camera and printer docks.

Buy kodak P712  or Search other kodak digital camera series.

Tags: camera, canon, nikon, digital camera, digital camera review, buying guide, shopping, review

This entry was posted on Sunday, November 26th, 2006 at 9:30 pm and is filed under Review, Other Brands. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.