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Gadgets of the
Week
Kodak
EasyShare v803
What is it:
The latest consumer digital camera from Kodak.
Who is it for:
People upgrading from their old digicam.
Wallet magnet:
8-megapixel for prints up to 30 x 40 in. (76 x 102 cm); 3X optical
and 4X digital, total zoom range 12X; Kodak Perfect Touch
Technology; 32 MB internal memory with SD/MMC card expansion slot;
Digital IS using antiblur mode; available in white, silver and
black.
On second
thought: With a large 8MP resolution, the camera comes only with
32MB internal memory.
What’s in
the box: Kodak EasyShare V803 Zoom digital camera; Kodak Li-ion
battery KLIC-7003; USB cable; 5V AC adapter with power cord; Kodak
EasyShare Software, custom camera insert for optional Kodak
EasyShare Camera and Printer Docks, carry strap.
Tech Times
verdict: Easy and fun to use, the v803 is simply living-up to
Kodak’s familiar trademark.
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Kodak
EasyShare P712
What is it:
A prosumer digicam from Kodak.
Who is it for:
People who want to try out digicams targeting the mid-range market.
Wallet magnet:
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; 32 MB internal memory available, SD/MMC card
expansion slot; advanced video features; picture enhancing features;
histogram feature; panorama stitch mode.
On second
thought: There are a number of contenders in the prosumer digicam
space that could provide a better alternative.
What’s in
the box: Kodak EasyShare P712 zoom digital camera; USB and
audio-video cables; Kodak high-capacity Li-ion rechargeable battery;
Kodak Li-ion rapid battery charger-K5000; neck strap, lens cap with
strap; Kodak EasyShare software; custom camera insert for optional
Kodak EasyShare camera and printer docks.
Tech Times
verdict: If you’re not ready yet to enter the realm of digital-SLR,
the Kodak P712 will fill your prosumer digicam needs.
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