Kodak 5800 MRX Zoom

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $200.00 from Sams Club

Summary:
I was not ready for a SLR and wanted an APS camera a large zoom feature. I have been nothing but pleased with the camera over the past two years that I have used it. The camera is really easy to use, it is clear when looking through the view finder what size of photo you will be taking, and the remote is wonderful. I have used it soo many times to take family pictures. After having a remote I can never go back to setting the timer on a camera and running to get back into the picture. I like the APS format, drop in loading is a plus as it mid roll rewind. While it seemed for a little while that my pictures were grainy I soon discovered that where you get your film developed does matter!! It is really a shame that Kodak discontinued this camera.

Strengths:
APS format - mid roll rewind, drop in loading Remote controll for taking pictures Ease of use

Weaknesses:
None

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Price Paid:  $161.00 from Costco

Summary:
It is good camera I love the zoom it 5.x and it does a good job.
The price was ok since it is hard to find'm every retail store

Strengths:
Excellent zoom lens and good for outdoor

Weaknesses:
Size a little bigger than other APs but it is ok for the price .Not good for indoor

Similar Products Used:
Not yet

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Price Paid:  $300.00 from local store

Summary:
Overall, this camera provides lots of great functions and options. It's great for family pictures when you want to include everyone. It also allow user to organize pictures with the roll and print title. But if you aren't going to use the zoom capability and all other flash functions, I think this is a bit expensive especially for beginner. It's also considered larger than many other small APS.

Strengths:
The feature that I like a lot is the remote control for taking picture. So, user don't have to run quickly in 10 seconds to be in the picture. It is great to do family pictures. Zoom capability is great too (up to 5x). It also allows user to create customized roll titles or print title. There are also several different flash functions.

Weaknesses:
film and developing costs are not cheap
Picture quality isn't as sharp as my old 35 mm camera, especially on enlargement.
Not many retailers carry this model.

Similar Products Used:
Canon 35mm camera

Customer Service:
Have not tried it.

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Price Paid:  $400.00 from Kodak web site

Summary:
Easy to use, load, focus. Has time and date on the BACK of you pictures and can even add a title to the pictures.

Strengths:
Great camera even for a beginner. Easy to load, automatic focus, use black and white film, color film and can change film in mid roll.

Weaknesses:
Film and developing is more than 35mm.

Similar Products Used:
None

Customer Service:
Has a toll free number and a newletter that is sent to your email addy.