12/12/2012

Where To Find the Best Kodak Digital Camera for a Holiday Gift

By Douglas Hayward


It's always difficult to stay on top of new technology because new products are always being released. It's the same in the digital camera market, meaning that picking out a digital camera as a gift to somebody special can be difficult. Every year, different manufacturers add a wealth of new models with new features and it's hard to see clearly what the best choice will be. Canon is a digital camera company that continues to be popular.

Kodak arrived late to the digital camera party despite the fact that they had created one of the first models in 1975, but by 2005 Kodak digital cameras had attained the number one spot in US digital camera sales. Kodak conducted intensive consumer research and came to the conclusion that many potential customers, women in particular, enjoyed taking digital photos but did not like the process of moving them to a computer. In response to this need, Kodak began to develop a collection of cameras that were simple to operate at prices that were reasonable and to introduce a printer dock for instant printing of photos from a Kodak digital camera. Kodak's most recent models continue to be offered by major retailers with key functions for reasonable prices, despite the fact that they recently announced that they wouldn't be developing digital cameras any longer and would focus on printers instead.

According to many reviews of Kodak digital cameras, the three cameras below are generally considered the best currently available:

1) Kodak EasyShare M583 Digital Camera- One of the smaller quality digital cameras available, the EasyShare M583 measures 2.2" high by 3.8" wide and 1" deep, making it an easy camera to carry around in a pocket or a purse. Even though it has such a small size, the M583 boasts a significantly sized 3" LCD screen and up to 5x digital zoom and 8x optical zoom. The 14.2 megapixel resolution is beyond adequate for taking high-quality pictures and printing 8x10's, and users laud its long lasting battery and significantly cheap price tag. It is easily one of the best deals that can be found for digital cameras as it costs less than $100.

2) Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Digital Camera - The Z5120 isn't quite as inexpensive as the M583 but offers a 26x optical zoom with a fast f2.8 lens at wide angle. More interesting is the inclusion of features like RAW, manual modes and image stabilization, making this the cheapest camera on the market that has such cutting edge features. The camera takes AA batteries as opposed to a lithium-ion, meaning that you'll have power anywhere you go but the camera is a bit more heavy than others.

3) Kodak EasyShare C123 - The C123 is the cheapest waterproof camera money can buy, waterproof to 10 feet and exceptionally easy to use. While it lacks the picture quality of many other cameras and has no optical zoom, if waterproof is all you need and don't want to spend very much money, this is the way to go.

It's understandable to be overwhelmed by all the available choices. A great way to begin your search is to find a website that offers recommendations and reviews that are informative and unbiased. Since the website won't actually be selling you the cameras, you will find it easier to know that the camera ratings they provide will be unbiased and it will be easier for you to find a digital camera which is right for you. By doing this you will be able to find the right digital camera for the right price.




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