Kodak intros EasyShare Z1012 IS: 10-megapixels, 12x zoomer

Yeah, Kodak's being a little slow with its pre-PMA goods, but barely early is better than nothin', right? Here we have the firm's newest megazoom, the EasyShare Z1012 IS, which steps it up over the CES-announced Z1085 IS by housing a 10-megapixel sensor and a full 12x optical zoom. Reportedly, this shooter sports a chassis small enough to "fit in the palm of your hand (all hands?)," and in case the "IS" didn't give it away, you can also expect optical image stabilization. Moreover, you'll find ISO up to 3,200, program, aperture and shutter priority (as well as "full manual mode") and face detection technology for good measure. What's clear is the $299.95 price tag, what's not so clear is the release date -- look for it sometime during "the first half of 2008."

[Via LetsGoDigital, thanks David]

[mlucas2006 @ Jan 30th 2008 8:48PM]

Looks like Canon is seeing plenty of other companies copying the SX100...

[Michael LaFramboise @ Jan 30th 2008 9:28PM]

Holy shit! It's also black and with a lens! RIPOFF!!!! gtfo :/

[Nathiel Clark @ Jan 31st 2008 6:44AM]

It's not a copy of the SX100 this line of Kodak cameras (going back to at least the Z712, same camera 7MP) is, if anything, what the SX100 is a copy of (the SX100 just happens to be a better camera). Also they're different cameras, the SX100 is 8MB w/ 10x zoom whereas this is 10MP w/ 12x zoom.

[iphoney @ Jan 30th 2008 9:48PM]

^ROFL

I've been considering the Z812 which is $200 at buy.com, but i think i'll wait for this.

[chainofcommand02 @ Jan 30th 2008 10:16PM]

Don't knock the size. The z612 CAN fit in your hand just fine, and fits in a large coat pocket. It's a nice line of cameras. A friend has the 712.

[KING K @ Jan 30th 2008 10:23PM]

don't buy a Kodak digital camera.

[Darren Tilley @ Jan 31st 2008 1:13AM]

Got my wife a Z812 IS last week and it's a pretty nice camera. Perfect match for the EasyShare Printer Dock.

One thing that's not mentioned in this article is the fact that these cameras can actually record 720p video, which is a pretty nice feature.

The other thing to note is that all Kodaks are pretty much bad in low light. Pictures come out pretty "smeary", but when you are talking about 10 megapixels a lot of this isn't seen when resizing down to a web size, or small print.

They certainly aren't anywhere near prosumer quality, but for $200 street price, I can't imagine that's their intention. They are super easy to use, and my wife loves that she can just dock the thing and print off very cost effective photos.

[Wodheila @ Feb 1st 2008 8:03AM]

I've followed several links and checked DPreview which doesn't show this yet. Any body spot yet if it has a RAW mode. Some Kodaks did.