Photoradar.com Updated: 2011-07-31 04:54:55
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Kodak has gone to great lengths to hone the P850's handling and performance. Indeed the "P" in the title indicates that this compact has membership of Kodak's exclusive performance range.So how does the P850 measure up against its stable mates and cont...

Kodak has gone to great lengths to hone the P850's handling and performance. Indeed the "P" in the title indicates that this compact has membership of Kodak's exclusive performance range.So how does the P850 measure up against its stable mates and cont...
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T3.com Updated: 2011-07-31 04:55:04
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Kodak is breaking out of its lifestyle ghetto with this optically stabilised, five-megapixel super-zoom.Its compact and sports features such as RAW image capture (the closest youll get to a digital negative) and a hot-shoe for a flash-gun. It als...

The 2.5-inch screen looks fantastic, Rich in features...

Dodgy interface plagued by awkward controls, Average images...

Not bad, but with average pics and complex features, there are better cameras out there for the money.
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated: 2011-07-31 04:55:04
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The Kodak EasyShare P850 is aimed at photography enthusiasts who cant stretch to the expense of a digital SLR, or who value a 12x optical zoom more than a through-the-lens optical viewfinder. Big zooms are more susceptible to blur from camera shake...
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At last, a manufacturer who realises that its not all about megapixels. Kodak has gone to great lengths to hone the P850s handling and performance. Indeed the "P" in the title indicates that this compact has membership of Kodaks exclusive performanc...

Images are strong and sharp...

Intolerably high noise levels...

Ultimately while the P850 represents a good camera from the Kodak stable, it doesnt warrant consideration...
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As a digital camera manufacturer, Kodak has enjoyed mixed results. The picture quality of their units is almost always outstanding, but problems in other areas have left many of their models flailing in the middle of the pack. But the P850 brings a ful...

Sharp pictures, 12X zoom...

Colour reproduction can get quite oversaturated The Final Word A pretty solid advanced camera. It is functional, comfortable, has all the features one could expect, and above average sharpness. It is only let down by overly saturated pictures. Notes #...

A pretty solid advanced camera. It is functional, comfortable, has all the features one could expect, and above average sharpness. It is only let down by overly saturated pictures. Notes # This product is no longer available directly from the manufactu...
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Neocamera.com Updated: 2011-07-31 04:54:55
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The Kodak Easyshare P850 is an easy to use ultra-zoom digital camera with image stabilization which is packed with advanced features such as RAW output, TIFF output, movable metering and white-balance fine-tuning. This camera is also one of the smalle...
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As Geeks.com had indicated, the camera was a refurbished one, and (as weve experienced several times in the past) the only hints that it had been refurbished were the generic box and a "refurbished" sticker on the camera; without a doubt Kodak is seri...
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digitalcamerainfo.com Updated: 2011-07-31 04:54:59
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Kodak has been in the business of simple digital cameras for several years. As its customers grow out of the starter models and technology continues to get better and better, Kodak is expanding its offerings to include higher end features and SLR-like...

Great viewfinder resolution Optical image stabilization Great price Lots of movie editing features Hot shoe Cool time lapse mode Nice software package...

Marginal image quality Poor color reproduction Rubber surfaces attract dust and hair Poor LCD resolution Built-in flash casts uneven light Limited ISO range for enthusiasts...

On the spec sheet, this digital camera looks great. It has a 12x optically stabilized Schneider-Kreuznach zoom lens, full manual controls and custom modes, a built-in flash unit and a hot shoe, and a 2.5-inch LCD screen. Granted, many of its components...
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Kodak’s newest 5 mega-pixel P850 digital camera is feature packed. Straight out of the box, it resembles an SLR only smaller and lighter while still maintaining balance and stability in the photographer’s hands.The outer case is a hard plastic...
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Megapixel.net Updated: 2011-07-31 04:55:05
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The body of the P850 is mostly composed of a black plastic with the exception of the chromed ring around the base of the metal-clad lens barrel, and of the trim around and below the shutter release. In addition, the body is equipped with rubberized are...

Excellent image quality, particularly zoom photos, Powerful 12X optical zoom, Excellent image stabilizer, High definition EVF, 25inch LCD screen, Complete set of capture modes, Flash shoe, Available RAW and TIFF formats...

Some noise at 200 ISO and beyond, Wide angle images a bit soft, Fairly slow to record images...

Although smaller, at a glance the Kodak P850 appears similar to the P880. However, the resemblance is only superficial; in fact, the cameras have very different characteristics. The P850 is a 5.1 megapixel camera equipped with a 12X stabilized optical...
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In August 2005 Kodak announced a new class of advanced digital cameras with the introduction of the P series, which it hopes will provide an alternative to entry-level DSLRs. The EasyShare P850, which has an image-stabilized 12x zoom Schneider-Kreuz...

Excellent color, generally very good exposure, Versatile 36-432mm 12x zoom range, Effective image stabilization, Lens thread for optional filters and lenses, Very compact, Lots of customization options, Comprehensive manual white balance options, Good han...

Soft images and lower than average resolution, Smearing of fine low-contrast detail, Focus slow in low light and at long end of zoom, Flash wont fire when battery is low, but picture still taken, Focus errors at long end of zoom, Camera has to refocus wit...

Like the models that preceded it in the DX and Z ranges, the EasyShare P850 offers a lightweight, easy-to-use alternative to users wanting a big zoom camera without the bulk or weight of something like the Panasonic FZ20. It has a truly sophisticated...
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The EasyShare P850 ($499) is one of two cameras in Kodaks new Performance series of digital cameras. The P850 (reviewed here) features a 12X stabilized zoom lens, while its sibling the P880 (review to come) features a 24 mm wide-angle lens. The P85...
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There are a lot of 5 megapixel EVF (electronic viewfinder) cameras but few of them have the 12x zoom of the EasyShare P850, which gives it the equivalent of a 36-432mm lens. Thats particularly impressive given that this is a relatively small and light...
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