NewMaster wrote:It's quite distasteful that you trot this out every time a camera comes up on Woot!

Ugh! What an annoying comment. I bought the book and have learned a lot. Additionally, I very much appreciate the helpful comments from the author of said book on this blog!

Looks like a great camera!

xantonin wrote:I decided to buy this camera.

If you're on the fence with this and another camera, I used this website for comparisons:

http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras

It has a lot of neat specs it compares. VERY handy!

That's a very helpful comparison tool.

Usually the DPREVIEW web site is good & accurate, but it's Kodak Z5120 specs are bad & wrong in lots of areas like ISO, video resolution quality, internal storage amount, uncompressed format, etc. Folks need to make sure to double-check Woot's good accurate product specs on this 1st before depending on DPREVIEW's mixed up info on this camera this time.

birderjules wrote:It's cheaper on Amazon and has free shipping!

http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-EasyShare-Z5010-Digital-Camera/dp/B005KG3NSK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335815940&sr=8-1

Thanks for trying to be helpful, but your web link post is for the wrong Kodak Z5010 model again (released in 2011 with 21x Opt. Zoom) like other people have incorrectly posted, when Woot is selling the Kodak Z5120 model (released in 2012 with 26x Opt. Zoom).

CharlesP2009 wrote:Years ago I had a Kodak Z710 camera and it took fantastic pictures. It was easy to use, fully featured, and looked great. I actually got complimented on the looks of the camera, which I thought was odd. Anyway, I liked that Z710 though I never bothered with the Kodak Easyshare software nonsense. My only complaint was the limited 640X480 15fps video.

This one has significantly better specs and the price is good but aesthetically I think the camera is rather ugly compared to my old Z710. Hmmm...do I want to purchase a potentially good ugly camera?

I just looked at some pics of your old Kodak. If I was you, I wouldn't be worried if you bought this camera. Actually, no offense, but they're both sort of ugly.

birderjules wrote:It's cheaper on Amazon and has free shipping!

http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-EasyShare-Z5010-Digital-Camera/dp/B005KG3NSK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335815940&sr=8-1

not the same...

Im looking and reading and short on time! Does this camera also do videos? Quality of the videos?

borntohunt wrote:Thanks for trying to be helpful, but your web link post is for the wrong Kodak Z5010 model again (released in 2011 with 21x Opt. Zoom) like other people have incorrectly posted, when Woot is selling the Kodak Z5120 model (released in 2012 with 26x Opt. Zoom).

Ya, I realized that. OOOPS! Long day!

alanbama wrote:Is this the model with the in-camera panoramic stitching? Anyone have experience with that and if so, how well does it work?

I don't know much else other than that this website (with a comparison VS the SX20) claims it has in-camera panoramic stitching:

http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon_PowerShot_SX20_IS-vs-Kodak-Z5120

alanbama wrote:Is this the model with the in-camera panoramic stitching? Anyone have experience with that and if so, how well does it work?

It actually works quite well if you give yourself clear marks for the "ends" of each shot. Can put two or three pics together. It will display the previous shot and give you the ability to "match" the end to the beginning of the next one. Does not require a tripod. I have done a few one the Z1015 and they turned out pretty well, can see the "ends" on a few hand held ones, others blend almost perfect.

mbk21 wrote:Heavens. With 26X optical zoom, I may just be able to see people's thoughts before they think them.

But can it see why kids love the taste of cinnamon toast crunch?

Recertified: Kodak EasyShare Z990 Max 12MP Digital Camera w/ 30x Zoom 28-840mm Lens, 3.0" LCD & 1080p HD Video Recording

This appears to be a better camera for the same price, if you don't mind chancing the recertified.

http://snapsort.com/compare/Kodak-Z5120-vs-Kodak-Z990-MAX


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0MC0930890&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL042712&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL042712-_-EMC-042712-Latest-_-Camcorders-_-9SIA0MC0930890-L015D

gak0090 wrote:Recertified: Kodak EasyShare Z990 Max 12MP Digital Camera w/ 30x Zoom 28-840mm Lens, 3.0" LCD & 1080p HD Video Recording

This appears to be a better camera for the same price, if you don't mind chancing the recertified.

http://snapsort.com/compare/Kodak-Z5120-vs-Kodak-Z990-MAX


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0MC0930890&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL042712&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL042712-_-EMC-042712-Latest-_-Camcorders-_-9SIA0MC0930890-L015D

really wish id seen this before I bought this camera

gak0090 wrote:Recertified: Kodak EasyShare Z990 Max 12MP Digital Camera w/ 30x Zoom 28-840mm Lens, 3.0" LCD & 1080p HD Video Recording

This appears to be a better camera for the same price, if you don't mind chancing the recertified.

http://snapsort.com/compare/Kodak-Z5120-vs-Kodak-Z990-MAX


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0MC0930890&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL042712&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL042712-_-EMC-042712-Latest-_-Camcorders-_-9SIA0MC0930890-L015D

thanks a bunch was looking here on amazon for same cam but $40 more

http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-EasyShare-Digital-Optical-3-0-Inch/dp/B004FLL53Q

gak0090 wrote:Recertified: Kodak EasyShare Z990 Max 12MP Digital Camera w/ 30x Zoom 28-840mm Lens, 3.0" LCD & 1080p HD Video Recording

This appears to be a better camera for the same price, if you don't mind chancing the recertified.

http://snapsort.com/compare/Kodak-Z5120-vs-Kodak-Z990-MAX


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0MC0930890&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL042712&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL042712-_-EMC-042712-Latest-_-Camcorders-_-9SIA0MC0930890-L015D

Uh... Gee... What a "coincidence" that this one day offering of the Z990 showed up here. However, I disagree that the Z990 is "better," because for "the same price" the Z5120 has a better wide angle, and is smaller, thinner and slightly faster, and -- hey guess what -- it's also NEW and under manufacturer warranty instead of recertified!

mdnorman wrote:Uh... Gee... What a "coincidence" that this one day offering of the Z990 showed up here. However, I disagree that the Z990 is "better," because for "the same price" the Z5120 has a better wide angle, and is smaller, thinner and slightly faster, and -- hey guess what -- it's also NEW and under manufacturer warranty instead of recertified!

for me i like having a viewfinder but i know thats just personal preference...besides im just looking for something to mess around with and post pics from ranger games and random other photos to facebook

chedisme wrote:really wish id seen this before I bought this camera

You might feel better if you note that 22% of the 567 reviewers on the Newegg site gave the "1SaleADay" seller that is offering the recertified camera "very poor" ratings.

The comments on this product talked me into getting this. The Kodak Easyshare z990

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FLL53Q/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00

It appears to be a much better camera for just a little bit more.

I use snapsort.com to compare/find cameras

http://snapsort.com/cameras/Kodak-Z5120-competitors

and an overview of pros/cons.

mdnorman wrote:You might feel better if you note that 22% of the 567 reviewers on the Newegg site gave the "1SaleADay" seller that is offering the recertified camera "very poor" ratings.

I have bought from 1saleaday.com before and they have never rubbed me the wrong way. I actually bought a 32GB SD card from them this morning, only to find it for the same price on Amazon Prime. I shot them an email and had my order canceled within 30 minutes.

mdnorman wrote:Uh... Gee... What a "coincidence" that this one day offering of the Z990 showed up here. However, I disagree that the Z990 is "better," because for "the same price" the Z5120 has a better wide angle, and is smaller, thinner and slightly faster, and -- hey guess what -- it's also NEW and under manufacturer warranty instead of recertified!

The big advantage that I see is that the CMOS sensor is a better sensor on the Z990, and I think the 1080p is nice for the video especially if you want to burn to bluray. A viewfinder is a great option on a bright sunny day when you are outside. The Z990 has great reviews. But the choice is yours- once you got to this form factor size isn't really an issue, it's not like you are going to put either camera in your pocket. I have had good experiences with 1saleaday- plus it's tracked through newegg.

mdnorman wrote:You might feel better if you note that 22% of the 567 reviewers on the Newegg site gave the "1SaleADay" seller that is offering the recertified camera "very poor" ratings.

I've bought from them a few times. The items all came in between a week to a week and a half. So far everything I've ordered from them works and in the condition described.

Just note that the shipment package isn't going to come in a box, so far I've gotten mines in large bubbled envelopes/bags.

But I usually don't buy anything from the site that is overly expensive (over $3).

joshobra wrote:I've bought from them a few times. The items all came in between a week to a week and a half. So far everything I've ordered from them works and in the condition described.

But I usually don't buy anything from the site that is overly expensive (over $3).

If over $3 is overly expensive, I can't imagine what you would consider cheap.

Really wish this camera had an optical view finder,I have real problems getting good shots without one.Very impressed with the featured Video Wootcast.The camera looks like a sweet deal for $150.

gak0090 wrote:If over $3 is overly expensive, I can't imagine what you would consider cheap.

Well, I bought 10x beanies, 3x HDMI cables, 2x iPod Cables and 1x optical cables from them. Each for a dollar a piece and free shipping. Working.

I got a Jawbone from them for around twenty bucks, was a little too risky/anxious for me after I hit the buy now button until I unboxed it.

But fine, I've raised the expensive level to $15. Happy?

radi0j0hn wrote:[quote postid="4981903" user="speedoo"]It seems to me that you are overstating your case by quite a bit.

1. She could use a camera like this with flash, which would improve the shutter speed to catch the action. But the shutter lag would still be an issue.

Sorry, that's wrong. The flash covers 13 feet, and she will be in the bleachers. Plus, the flash will probably set the shutter at a fixed speed. And she may get kicked out for using flash in the first place.

Trust me, I've dealt with this question for more than 7 years from students of all ages. Eventually, as ISOs increase, it will get better.

But now you need to spend a lot more money if you want to shoot sports action shots. Outdoors, perhaps,a cheapie will be OK some of the time. Indoors, there just isn't enough light going through the lens to support a high enough shutter speed. "Digital" does not mean "magic." Cameras of all kinds still are bound by the laws of physics.

People who go from decision free point and shoots and then want to shoot in very challenging situations need to learn a lot more about photography or they will waste money on gear that can't do the job.

I think you've lost track of the question that started this.

There's no mention of grandchildren or sports or games. It's just about taking picture of a child.

Someone else asked about photographing grandchildren, but that was after all this.

I've personally gotten bitten with "re-certified" junk off 1 sale a day. They've replaced defectives each time, but I've waited forever only to find the replacement bad as well. There is differences in resellers of re-certified and the quality control of the lots they are purchased from. I personally would not chance it with something this expensive.

Message from the Manufacturer: Kodak recently announced that it will be exiting the digital camera, video, and picture frame businesses. Service & support will continue within the terms of the manufacturer's warranty, which is 1 year from the purchase date. Additionally, the Kodak Share button software and Pulse network will continue to be supported as well.

This has been covered before (ad nauseum), but I will say it again: The one on Amazon for $140 is different. It is a different model with different specs.It is 12 megapixel and 21x zoom.


The cheapest I could find this model online for is $329.

bendsnow wrote:Looks like a sweet camera. On sale at amazon.com for $140 though

Not the same camera. For some reason when you search 'Kodak Easyshare z5120' on amazon, the z5010 with a 21X zoom comes up.

I think I understand what the grandparents and parents are saying. They want a decent, inexpensive camera to capture action shots without paying $500 or more for a dslr. I think this camera will be more than enough for someone taking photographs for a family album.

Capeto wrote:Digital cameras still use AA batteries? That may be a dealbreaker for some, including myself :/

I like AA batts. My camera is never charged when I need it because I don't use it regularly. I prefer using energizer lithium batts!!

Fought with myself all day if i wanted to spend the money on this or not. After reading all the comments (some multiple times) decided to take a bite.

In for 1 Cranberry one!

I bought one, my first digital camera, very exciting

radi0j0hn wrote:I've dealt with dozens of these nice folks and I think I now now very well what they are trying to do. They really are hoping for action shots of their kids/grandkids playing in the game indoors. Trust me on this. I'm trying to save them wasted money and frustration. Many of them have never spent more than $35 for a camera and naturally think something around $200 must be all they need. Some even hope to shoot weddings professionally with these cameras.

Here’s the problem in a nuthshell. In almost every type of product, there is “commercial grade” and “high grade.” For example, Mr. Coffee and others make acceptable espresso machines for $89. But a real barista will spend $3,000, especially if the gear is used as part of a coffee shop.

Even your nicest home washing machines are no match for the ones built for use in laundromats.

You would never think of buying a car off the showroom and entering it in the Daytona 500.

But because digital cameras have been so hyped-up, people think they can by some $150 camera and shoot just like the pros. While they may have as good an eye as a pro and while under nice conditions they can get good shots, it’s in the extremes that the difference is found.

Do you think that pro sports photographers would spend $3,000 for one lens if they could get by with a camera like this one?

Will you occasionally get lucky and get and good shot? Sure. But when you are zoomed out to 460mm inside with no tripod and an f/5.6 or even f/8 maximum aperture, you are NOT going to get the shots you want.

So it’s time to quit dreaming and get real about what you are buying. In a few years, this may all be a moot point as the technology improves. But right now folks need to quit trying to shoot near-impossible shots with gear not designed for the job.

That's all very nice that you think you know what people want, but again, you were not addressing the concern she raised. You were addressing a concern she never mentioned, specifically, shooting at distance.

mdnorman wrote:I saw a unicorn.

I don't know why I think that was so funny, LMAO.

Capeto wrote:Digital cameras still use AA batteries? That may be a dealbreaker for some, including myself :/

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I actually like the AA battery feature. All my power surges are filled & its 1 less thing I dont have to charge at night. Plus, I can always charge it via USB to my computer if Im out of AAs.

Capeto wrote:Digital cameras still use AA batteries? That may be a dealbreaker for some, including myself :/

I wish somebody would explain this attitude to me. I am tired of paying hugely-inflated prices for proprietary accessories for electronics of all kinds. AA batteries offer:

-- Many choices of rechargeable quality.
-- They are cheap, compared especially to proprietary batteries.
-- Readily accessible battery chargers for all circumstances: I have rechargers for the car, US and European plugs. All inexpensive.
-- In a pinch, when you run out of charge, you can pop into millions of retail stores, even vending machines, and get a set of Alkalines.

I seek out cameras that take AAs. I strongly prefer them. What is not to like? I really want to know! It cofounds me.

Ken

wambut wrote:I am tired of paying hugely-inflated prices for proprietary accessories for electronics of all kinds.

I usually just look for aftermarket batteries on eBay, and buy like 2-3 of them. Many aftermarket batteries are pretty cheap.

Woot wrote:Well, What Have You Got To Say For Yourself?

A message of love? A message of hope? A message about interminable shipping delays?

We talked about this camera late last night and I saw the Woot order confirmation email earlier today. So I am getting this camera as an early birthday present from the most special person in my life that I am not related to by blood. So this is probably a message of love, hope, and soon to be about interminable shipping delays!