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Kodak EasyShare V1253 Digital Zoom Camera


(2.5 out of 5)

MSRP: $299


This camera delivers detailed 720p video--a first for Kodak--but it falls flat when it comes to photos.

Review date: Nov 9, 2007

Many of today's point-and-shoots share the same specs: 3X optical zoom, image stabilization, and more megapixels than you'll ever need. Kodak has taken the next step by adding high-definition video recording to its EasyShare V1253 camera, which will never replace a standalone camcorder but managed to impress us. We just wish this camera captured better-looking stills.   The V1253 is slim, but at 6.4 ounces (with the battery), it's heavier than it looks. Its silver accents are elegant, though, and its scratch-proof black shell makes it a low-maintenance choice. On top, the camera has buttons for video, still shots, flash, and tagging favorites, all of which glow an attractive blue when in use. The zoom control is attached to the shutter button in the form of a rotating toggle. The 3.1-inch widescreen LCD takes up most of the back, and though it's bright, it looked pixelated and washed out.

ProsCons
  • Impressive 720p video quality
  • Built-in face recognition and various scene modes
  • Intuitive interface
  • Grainy images in Digital Image Stabilization mode
  • Doesn’t reproduce warm tones well
  • Lackluster LCD
  • Slow performance

Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by Dana Wollman