In for one. Needed something to replace my six year old camera, and it'll be nice to have a new camera to use on our honeymoon.

I bought a Kodak EasyShare CD82 from Woot last summer to be a "car" camera. I have taken it out of the car lately and used it to take pictures out in the park and it takes really good pictures. I do occasionally get shaky hands and have to retake a picture but I am pleased with the quality of the camera and the pictures.

My only real quibble is that it is slow to reset itself. I am not sure how that is measured but it may make a difference depending on what you are using it for.

bglaszcz wrote:14 Megapixels is plenty. Most DSLRs are 12-15 range. This will allow you to crop down and it won't be blurry, it'll still look sharp. The 5x's optical zoom is about average of what you'll find in a point and shoot these days. 3x used to be the norm, but now it is generally 5x. Optical zoom is better than digital because optical is actually the lens doing the zooming. Digital zoom is the computer in the camera blowing up the photo, thus making it blurry.

A good summary, but I'd replace the word "blurry" with another word. A LOT of folks try to take impossible indoor shots of little Johnny on the basketball court, and the subject motion is interpreted as blurry or unsharp.

Low resolution, out of focus and subject motions are three separate quality factors.

what's the difference between this and the M552?
Thanks!

Loki22 wrote:DO NOT get this. You're wasting your money. If you like crisp, clear pictures, Kodak is NOT for you.

My wife was given a Kodak Easyshare a few years ago for Christmas. I replaced it with a real brand within a year because if found that we'd leave the camera at home because the quality was so bad.

Consumer Reports confirmed my thoughts on Kodak cameras when I replaced mine. The margin between Kodak (at the bottom) and the rest of the cameras was astounding. Not just the best cameras, all of them!

Kodak has ALWAYS made different qualities of cameras at different price points. They once sold low quality Instamatics and ,at the same time, German-made Retinas.

And all lower end cameras from any brand are made overseas, often China, even if the company is American or Japanese. Even your so-called "real" brands fill in their lower end lines with cameras they simply slap their name on. While it is wise to check individual models, to condemn an entire brand based on one experience is not useful or accurate.

These are $150 at Target: http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/177-9013725-9313942?asin=B004WQ1E44&AFID=Froogle_df&LNM=%7CB004WQ1E44&CPNG=electronics&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B004WQ1E44&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001

thaitied wrote:Is the AC Adapter 110V/220V? I need a camera for use in the Philippines.

AC to DC adapter blocks are usually 100 to 240 VAC, and 50-60 hz which means they will work almost anywhere in the world, provided you can plug them in; in addition to voltages and frequencies, wall sockets vary worldwide.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_power_around_the_world#Wall_sockets for more information.

OK, brilliant background story accompanying today's sale!

I bought a refurb Kodak Easyshare C190 a year ago and it has been simply inadequate, despite 12MP and other jazzy stuff. Cannot rely on it to start up. Replaced it under warranty once, but still unreliable. Screen is useless outdoors (no viewfinder, of course) and battery life is very short. I'd add my voice to the stay-away-from-Kodak group.

Just picked up a Easyshare C180 at Big Lots for $40.00. Works nice and for $40. I don't have to worry to much about how long it works ;)

Hate to be Debbie Downer, as I used to LOVE Kodak, but I have to agree with some of the negative comments. My V603 took the most amazing shots. It was quick, great in low light, outdoors, practically every setting. I teach preschool and never missed a shot with that camera. When that started to go, I got another 603. Was great again. After a couple thousand pics, well, that was it. I have tried 5 different Kodaks since then (including 550 and 580)and the ONLY one that has been decent was my Z915. (A bit more than this but worth it.) The others had odd colors in indoor shots, slow shutter, slow to focus and all around frustrating. I've also tried the Sony HX5 (sold it), Canon SD790 (sold it)and a Nikon along the way.

I am keeping the Z915 although it's bigger,ugly and takes AA batteries which I don't like but have to say is convenient if you REMEMBER to bring them or are somewhere you can buy them. I have ordered a Panasonic ZS8 which I hope lives up to half the reviews. Otherwise, I give. I would never buy another lower end Kodak again. Sorry

radi0j0hn wrote:Kodak has ALWAYS made different qualities of cameras at different price points. They once sold low quality Instamatics and ,at the same time, German-made Retinas.

And all lower end cameras from any brand are made overseas, often China, even if the company is American or Japanese. Even your so-called "real" brands fill in their lower end lines with cameras they simply slap their name on. While it is wise to check individual models, to condemn an entire brand based on one experience is not useful or accurate.

You're right that I shouldn't condemn an entire brand based on one experience, however the Kodak we had was a "nicer" model and it wasn't good. I personally shoot with a high-end DSLR so I understand a bit about photography and.cameras. I've had a few point and shoot cameras. I found that the Kodak I had wasn't in the ballpark with the others, including the recent Panasonic DMC-ZS6 I got from Woot (which I highly recommend).

Kodak shouldn't put their name on a sub-par product and charge so much for it if they don't want people condemning the brand. I think it's a big risk to buy this, and I would advise against it.

In the end, it's up to each individual. I cringed when I read the post about someone using this on their honeymoon.

I've purchased so many Kodak cameras from Woot and have been so pleased with them. I give them to my kids and use them myself. Easy to use, take great picture and video and no complaints!

Has had several EasyShares.....they are nothing short of slow. We just went with a Canon powershot.Kodak just isn't what it was..

You guys just make my day!. ha ha Love the write up. I'm at work so thanks for the laugh. Happy fourth of July! Now I'm gonna go look for some Golden Girls on one of those video streaming sites.

thaitied wrote:Is the AC Adapter 110V/220V? I need a camera for use in the Philippines.

It will be 110V. But you can get an adapter for international use.

I bought a kodak z1275 on woot years back and have been very satisfied with it. It fits in the pocket well and takes fabulous photos, if you use the focus before taking the shot. I also have basically replaced my video camera with it, because the HD video is very nice and again, it fits in your pocket nicely.

I liked it so much, that I bought another z1275 on ebay, but that particular camera has a problem with the focus, which makes the photos not so great.

I'm in for this woot, in hopes of it being a perfect replacement my z1275 from woot!

Loki22 wrote:DO NOT get this. You're wasting your money. If you like crisp, clear pictures, Kodak is NOT for you.

My wife was given a Kodak Easyshare a few years ago for Christmas. I replaced it with a real brand within a year because if found that we'd leave the camera at home because the quality was so bad.

Consumer Reports confirmed my thoughts on Kodak cameras when I replaced mine. The margin between Kodak (at the bottom) and the rest of the cameras was astounding. Not just the best cameras, all of them!

Like I said... 2010 and forward, Kodak remembered that "consumer end" cameras were an important market. (and changed division managers, I believe)

This Kodak charges its proprietary battery in the camera via usb cord, either to your computer or supplied wall brick - see package contents http://sale.images.woot.com/VC00715A_Specs02.jpg If you're going to want to use your camera while your battery is charging, you may want to consider getting another battery and/or a stand-alone charger.

The compatible Wasabi Power Battery and Charger Kit for Kodak comes with 2 extra batteries, an AC plug-in rapid charger with a car charger and European plug adapter. I got the similar Wasabi package for the Panasonic camera I got from woot a while back and I'm glad I did.

Does it have to come in that color or can I get a different color?

My new theory of digital photography is more is better. As in more pictures. You can find a 4 GB SD card on sale for $10 these days, and with a 12 MP camera, that's 1600 photos. Just start clicking all over the place, IMO.

Sure, 90% of the pics won't be keepers, but if you take 300, you still have 30 good ones. And you get real life pics:
http://i.imgur.com/JDRSh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/qQRVc.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/siYDz.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7VLKc.jpg

Instead of staged ones:
http://i.imgur.com/nJMHT.jpg

Along with hundreds of snaps, however, is frequent battery death. Which is why I'm commenting with this advice: I wouldn't buy a digital camera with a rechargeable battery. If your camera uses AA or AAA batteries, you can get new ones most anywhere in the Western world.

If you've a rechargeable and you forget to charge it, or forget to bring the charged replacement, you're hosed.

Bought a Kodak 12 meg simple point and shoot with IS for my mom for Christmas and she loves it. Has about the same zoom range, movie mode in non HD with zoom that works, all the usual stuff.
No it wont take as nice pictures as my Rebel XT with all the extra lenses and things but she's 71 and knows nothing about using technical gear at all.
She takes photos that make her happy and come out nice, plus she also got a simple all in one printer that does great for her as well and she's always taking pics now on her own and printing them to keep and show us now.
Yes you can get much better cameras but the simplicity and ease of use combined with the price is great for regular folks that just want to take a nice shot and not have to do anything to get it done.

um... 28mm is hardly WIDE angle with THIRTY FIVE mm film. It's barely NORMAL with a typical CCD. With the tiny chip (Image Sensor Size: 1/2.3″ - We, the Hitchhikers is 1/2.3?? somewhere between 1/2 and 1/3? humans!) inside this Kodak I'm guessing 28mm is normal to telephoto. I guess the "crew" mentioned is two people, and the photographer is standing across the room!

i 'd like a siver camera. is this the only color?

lalaclassic wrote:I like it cause it's red.

me,too i love red one

Just got my camera today.

My camera freezes whenever I want to display the photos

/is very sad and disappointed.

holleeze wrote:Just got my camera today.

My camera freezes whenever I want to display the photos

/is very sad and disappointed.

Your camera does come with a 1 year warranty through Kodak. They should be able to handle your item and get it squared away for you.

Purchased this item as a gift for my uncle. The box was empty!! Has anyone had this happen with a woot item before?? I have already sent an email out to service, but would like to know what woot has done in the past for others.