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He complains about image quality outdoors. (Soft, and the noise... not so much the noise, but, the corner softness and just the softness.) Not a very positive review. He reccomends the Z612 for less money, and better image quality. (I think.)
I was thinking about this camera... It loks real great. MPEG-4 movie, excellent image quality, good reviews, etc. If dpreview.com gives a bad review... I don't know if I'll get it... the Z612 is also cheaper.. But, lacks RAW and TIFF. Err... the P712 seems so noisy in the skies... and shadows. I might not be able to stand that. But yes, a negative review from dpreview, and, I'll have to look into a different camera. o.o |
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Steve also mentioned that TIFF files aren't that much better than fine JPEGs... -.- So, that's another mark. They're also much much larger. He also mentioned that the difference between standard JPEGs and fine JPEGs wasn't that much. Despite the bigger file size.
So yes, the Z612 looks like a winner. ![]() ![]() 4mp more than our current camera, nice big zoom, great image quality, and a nice burst... but, very long buffer flush. XD But yes, it has a nice big LCD, EVF, and the features I need. And the MPEG-4 video is a big plus for me. For the price, (probably around 350$ by christmas...) I don't think I can justify the image quality off the P712, softness, noise, etc. Hey, I'll still get a Kodak, just maybe a different one... Does anyone actually care which I get? XD |
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Heh, the Z612 has control over JPEG compression.... I'm not gonna use a hotshoe... and, I don't think I'll need raw most of the time. Even if it could be fun. This is gonna be my own digital camera, my first one. I want the image quality. :3
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Sounds like the Z612 is your baby.
I however have zero complaints thus far using the new P712. I am a long way from being a photographer but the image quailty I am getting in my eye is sensational. The colors are good, seem to be very natural, the images are clear and sharp corner to corner, The burst mode is marvelous and the features it offers are perfect for me. I love the 12x tele and the "noise" issues I have heard about have not materialized. I no nothing about RAW or TIFF and will probably never use those features but they are there if I want to experiment. No regrets. |
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Always remember that most of these reviewers are DSLR users and have a different standard they go by. I also agree that DP review has a bias against Kodak and never gives a good review! I have seen some very nasty reviews of some models of Kodak cameras that in the real world deliver consistantly good photos! Don't believe everything you read. Kinda like the evening news...They slant everything to the position they wish every one else would take. A camera is a very personal choice and until you get YOUR hands on one and use it you'll not know if it is the one for YOU!!!
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Quite right Atindra. My wife is very familiar with most things on a digi cam but would just as soon have it take all shots in auto! And again you really don't need to purchase a camera with every bell and whistle out there if you;v no wish to ever use them. Sometimes I think folks buy the most expensive camera just to say they have one. Not ever intending to use all it's features!
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Z612 also seems to be a great camera and you wont be disappointed for sure. Atindra |
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