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Based on 6 expert reviews, the average rating for Kodak EasyShare Z1085 IS Black is 3.8/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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Review summary of Kodak Z1085 IS

(11/22/08)
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Verdict: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 76/100. Comparing these reviews to 330301 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
Country: US
89.0 / 100.0
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Kodak EasyShare Z1085 IS Black

(7/23/08)
Summary: 3 experts have reviewed the Kodak EasyShare Z1085 IS Black, giving it an average score of 65 out of 100... Read the full review
Country: UK
65.0 / 100.0
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Kodak EasyShare Z1085 IS

(5/21/08)
Summary: Kodak is rebuilding its empire by delivering dead-simple products, and the Z1085 IS is no exception: It¿s one of three point-and-shoots pioneering Kodak¿s Smart Capture Mode, which selects the scene mode and edits the picture before processing it (the other models are the $199 M1033 and the $279 V1273). Although aimed at somewhat... Read the full review
Pros: ; Optical image stabilization Simple interface Gorgeous colors Records 720p video
Cons: ; Low-light shooting not always reliable Small LCD isn¿t bright enough outdoors
Country: US
3.5 / 5.0
digitalcamerareview.com Title:

Kodak EasyShare Z1085 IS Review

(4/23/08)
Summary: As a concept, the Z1085 is interesting. Smart Capture and Perfect Touch aside, the camera isn't loaded down with the scores of soft features that have become commonplace in this class of devices, making the Kodak look a little underspeced on paper. As a photographic tool, however, this streamlining is a welcomed change, making the Z1085... Read the full review
Pros: ; Polished, high-function interface Solid speed and performance all around Avoids bloated, useless soft features Vivid Kodak color reproduction
Cons: ; Macro mode isn't much AF requires some finessing for consistent results Too much intrusive noise reduction No way to dial back sharpness without losing detail
Country: US
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Kodak Z1085 IS: Review


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Country: UK
8.0 / 10.0
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Digital Camera Resource Page Review: Kodak EasyShare Z1085 IS


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Pros: ; Smart Capture mode works as advertised; HD (720p) movie mode, with optical zoom and image stabilization available; Photo quality is good enough for the 4 x 6 crowd; Easy to use, with help screens for menu items; Very good software bundle; 5X zoom in a relatively compact body; Good value for the money; Optical image stabilization; Handy
Cons: ; Video cable not included; USB + A/V out port is poorly located; Zoom cannot be precisely adjusted; just seven steps for a 5X lens; No optical viewfinder; Redeye a big problem; countermeasures did not work in my tests; Buffer memory fills quickly when several shots in a row are taken; Noise reduction smudges fine details, mottles the
Country: US
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