Kodak EasyShare Z980 Review

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Conclusion
I wanted to love this camera. Having previously purchased two Kodak digital cameras that I loved, I was predisposed to love the Z980. But the best I can say is that I like it. I truly like its amazing lens, good design, speedy shutter and the accurate Smart Capture shooting mode. These are all great features that made the camera a pleasure to use. And I did get many pictures with it that I like.

But the Z980′s image quality is unacceptable to me. If I only wanted to share photos online and make small prints, I might be able to live with it. However, I do try to make a few dollars selling my images, and the Z980′s excessive noise is noticeable at 8×10 and larger.

Also, why spend money on a camera that has two major features I don’t need or can’t use – vertical shooting and RAW images? As sad as I will be to give up that 624mm zoom, I’d rather save my cash for a camera that better fits my needs.

I don’t want to discourage everyone, though. The Z980 will be a great fit for some.

Who Should Buy It
The Kodak EasyShare Z980 is a good camera for:

  • Beginning and intermediate photographers who want a full-featured camera they can learn with.
  • Amateur wildlife photographers or others who shoot at a great distance.
  • Those who shoot a lot of portraits or other vertical photos.

The Kodak EasyShare Z980 is not a good choice for:

  • Professionals whose reputation depends on great image quality.
  • Other advanced photographers who want to make fine-grained enlargements.

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Kodak EasyShare Z980 box contents

Contents of the Kodak EasyShare Z980 Box

  • Kodak EasyShare Z980 Body
  • Eyecup
  • Wide Neck Strap
  • Stereo Video Cable
  • USB Interface Cable
  • Battery Charger
  • Battery Pack
  • EOS Digital Solution Disk
  • Software Instruction Manual


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  • Photo-John says:

    Thanks for the great review, Patia. I think this is your best review yet. I agree that the image quality from this camera leaves something to be desired. Image quality has been improving so much that the studio samples for this camera really show how far behind this camera is. I also think the images look terribly oversaturated. This may be a conscious decision by Kodak as they probably look great on the LCD and to the untrained eye. But that kind of oversaturation means the images are already pushed pretty hard when they come out of the camera, leaving little room for clean post-processing. If this were my camera I’d turn down the in-camera saturation.

  • Patia says:

    Thanks, John. As always, there’s a real trade-off between features, image quality and price. The Z980 is no exception. It will be a great camera for those who want a full-featured camera and a super-long lens at a good price. Average consumers won’t notice the difference in image quality.

  • Thanks for the useful information. Kodak is always known for its high quality products. I am impressed by the design. 12 mp camera is really good. Image quality is very nice. Its a nice performer.

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  • DC says:

    This looks like a great camera, can’t wait to try it out.

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