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Kodak Easy Share V570 - KODAK RETINA Dual Lens Technology
- Ultra wide-angle and 5X optical zoom range
- SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH C-VARIOGON Lenses
- 5.0 MP for prints up to 20 × 30 in. (50 × 75 cm)
- Advanced video options
- On-camera panorama stitch mode
- KODAK EASYSHARE Photo Frame Dock 2 included
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Kodak Easy Share Digital Cameras
Kodak Cameras are designed with simplicity in mind. Their three lines all offer easy to use interfaces and they all facilitate easy printing, emailing, and sharing pictures. From grandma to the little kids, every family will enjoy having an EasyShare camera. Some models come bundled with the EasyShare Dock, while others require an optional purchase. The dock itself happens to be very easy to set up and use. Basically you can choose the pictures you want to print, plug it in, and walk away. Thirty minutes later you will have up to 24 pictures printed from the comfort of your own home. One note on the quality versus price of Kodak digital cameras: they offer great, easy-to-use, yet feature-rich cameras that produce pretty nice quality pictures. Compared to other camera manufacturers, Kodak may seem slightly pricey, but if you have the money, you won't regret going for a Kodak.
If you would like to read more information on how to buy a digital camera, please see the buying guide. For some help with camera specification terminology before reading this article, please see this glossary. Note that the prices listed are estimates and are not always the lowest street price available
| Kodak EasyShare One |
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- $600.
- This is a 4 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom (10x total).
- Also features Wi-Fi connectivity that allows for emailing right from your camera.
- It is not only sleek and lightweight, but it also has 3" flip and twist touch-screen LCD preview screen. It happens to be the only camera on the market right now whose entire back is the screen and the button interface in one. While closed, the screen and the buttons are protected. Once you open it and twist it, it folds back down to start taking pictures.
- Features easy management of your pictures on board the camera itself without connecting to a computer.
- No optical viewfinder.
- It has 256 MB of internal memory.
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| Ultra Compacts |
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These are sleek little numbers. Perfect for throwing in a purse or pocket for the night out. They have good image quality, both for still images and for recording. These are great for giving as gifts. - V550,
and V530 
- $300 to $350.
- Both offer 5 megapixels, 3x optical zoom, and on-camera picture-enhancing features.
- Plus they come in different color options.
- The V530 has better video features but a smaller preview screen and the V550 comes with a printer dock so it saves money.
- These models are comparable to the Sony CyberShot DSC-N1,
the Casio Exilim EX-Z750, and the Canon PowerShot SD450 as far as shape and size.
- 753
and 743 
- $250 to $350.
- Both 5 and 4 megapixel models, with 2.8 optical zoom, and 1.8" LCD screens, which are slightly small compared to the new 2.5" screens. Plus, most digital cameras these days should have a minimum of 5 megapixels.
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Point and Shoot Compacts
| C Series |
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What can be said? These are compact, point-and shoot cameras. They all offer similar features, including scene modes, built-in flash, color modes, video recording, easy sharing, and more.
C643  - 6.1 megapixel resolution, a huge 2.5-inch LCD screen and a Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 3X optical zoom lens.
- On-camera picture-enhancing features include cropping, auto picture rotation, digital red-eye reduction, and blurry picture alert
- 3x optical zoom lens and 5x digital zoom, large 2.4’’ LCD color display, 30 fps TV-quality video (VGA) with audio capture
- Operatee with common AA alkaline batteries, or, for longer life, with optional Kodak Oxy-Alkaline, Ni-MH rechargeable, and high power lithium digital camera batteries
- The C-Series cameras include Kodak EasyShare software for Windows and Mac systems
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| High Zoom Compacts |
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- Talk about lovely little cameras that pack a big punch!
- Z-Series digital cameras combine fast-performing, point-and-shoot flexibility with the photographic control achieved through a higher optical zoom.
- They are perfect for the enthusiast and are very versatile.
- Range from $200 (Z700
) to $400 (DX6490 )
- Z Series
: 7590, 760, 740 (comes with printer dock), 730, 700
- 760 is the only model with a 6 megapixel resolution.
- All but the 700 have 32 MB of internal memory.
- 10x optical zoom on the 7590 and the 740.
Z612  - The 6-megapixel Kodak EasyShare Z612 Zoom Digital Camera is a compact camera boasting a 12X Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon optical zoom lens.
- Easy-to-use performance features include a 2.5” display, PASM modes, auto-image enhance, on-camera cropping, histogram and advanced video.
- Z612 camera records TV-quality video, up to 30 frames per second (fps) using advanced MPEG-4 compression.
- Built-in image stabilization technology reduces on-screen shaking from unintentional hand and camera movement.
- A large 2.5-inch, high-resolution indoor/outdoor LCD screen that allows previewing of shots or reviewing pictures stored in 27 MB internal memory or on an optional SD/MMC card.
- Automatic, aperture priority and shutter priority modes, full manual, plus 16 scene and 5 color modes
- First and last burst modes and flash compensation.
- On-camera editing features includes automatic red-eye reduction, cropping, and auto picture rotation.
DX Series : 7630, 7590, 7440, 6490 - 7630 is the only model with a 6 megapixel resolution.
- All but the 6490 have 32 MB of internal memory.
- 10x optical zoom on the 6490 and the 7590.
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High Performance
| P Series |
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- These are the most advanced of the Kodak EasyShare camera line.
- Adaptible enough for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
- Impressive zoom and resolution make these cameras stand out.
- Fairly affordable for entry-level SLR-style digitals.
- 880
and 850 
- $600 and $500, respectively.
- Both feature an indoor/outdoor 2.5" LCD preview screen.
- With optical viewfinders.
- Have RAW file compatibility.
- Can connect a hot shoe, and boast advanced video technology.
- 8 MP/5.8 optical zoom versus 5 MP/12x optical zoom respectively.
- Both have a 32MB internal memory SD/MMC compatible memory card slot.
- The 880 has a super-compact design for such a powerful camera.
- Great if you plan to do lots of enlargements.
- Only drawback is that it is a little tight for space between the grip and the lens.
- Manual override allows for focusing, exposure, bracketing, etc.
- Several scene modes to choose from.
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