Digital Cameras : Kodak Easyshare Z712 IS Zoom

I bought this camera for my wife and she loves it. I end up using it too. We decided to keep the Kodak Z712 and sell my old one (Minolta G500). The zoom is unbeliveable but I wish they include a charger and a battery. This camera is not compatible with NI-MH batteries you have to buy Lithium Batteries (AA or CRV-3). It's a very good buy. The video quality is perfect. Hide Full Review

I bought this camera to augment my stable which includes a Pentax K-1000 film camera and a little HPE317 point & shoot digital. Each one has its uses and the Z712 fills in the gaps beautifully.
You DO have to use Lithium batteries and it hogs through those because of the motorized zoom and focus so I am in the market for a charger (they are readily available and reasonably priced). NiMh batteries work for a short time but I don't recommend them in this camera. I also asked Kodak customer service about the battery meter. They're "sorry" but It only shows up in the view finder when its time to change the batteries! To me, that's too late! Carry charged spares for sure!
All-in-all, I recommend the camera. I got mine for $225 and it is worth every penny of that!
Includes a professional quality neck strap and lens cap. You can shoot all automatic or make it just about as manual as you wish. Hide Full Review

I had been looking for a new camera for a few months to upgrade my old Kodak. I was always pleased with my old Kodak, it was just very limited in what it could do. I had been looking at the Z712IS for a bit, read reviews, and thought about it for quite some time. I'm so glad I decided on it. It took me some time to get to know all the settings that it offers. But I am having so much fun and the photos are outstanding. I love the zoom, low light settings, large LCD screen, manual settings, etc. It's a great little compact camera. About as close to a DSLR you could get I think. I did go through the included batteries pretty quick, but used the LCD screen, zoom, and features a LOT. I took a lot of photos playing around with it. But I have the Kodak Klic8000 batteries and a charger ordered. Hide Full Review

From ISO 64 to 200 in auto or manual mode, I haven't a single complaint about this camera. It takes great pictures, the glass is great, the zoom is powerful.

ISO 400 is noisy and blotchy. If you know a bit about photography and a bit more about Photoshop, you can use ISO 400

ISO 800 or higher is pure desperation to get the shot for you memories. I find the images largely unusable. The camera seems to try to apply noise reduction to the high ISOs and does a pretty lousy job. With a tripod and some realistic expectations, you can avoid using the higher ISOs.

Still, I can't tell you the amazing photos I have taken and the even more amazing photos I have seen taken with this camera. And for the 170 dollars I paid, the value is beyond belief. I'd buy it all over again. Coupled with my Kodak 5300 printer, my output rivals anything I've had processed at an in-store lab. Hide Full Review

I was looking for an upgrade for my DX6490, and this fit the bill and had more to give.

Shorter lag time, 12x Optical zoom, burst options and higher ISO lets me take great indoor sports pics. The camera body is not as beefy as the DX6490, but the added features make up for that.

Yes, you must the KLIC-8000 battery and charger. I purchased two batteries, the AC charger, Car charger, and updated my older docking station to accept the Z712. So as far as power, I am good to GO! Hide Full Review