Kodak Z710 - Opinions?

[KRW101]

We are headed to WDW the first week in June. We are looking to upgrade a very old digital camera, a 2 mp Sony. It has served us well, however it's time for an upgrade and WDW is a perfect excuse. We are on a budget and it appears that the Kodak Z710 would be a good buy. Does anyone have any opinions or suggestions for a different camera in the $200.00 price range? Thanks!!

 

[wkrider]

All I can say is that my borther-in-law has a Kodak similar to this one and he likes it...takes nice pics.

 

[robinc71]

I have the Z740 and absouletly love it. I think that the pics are clear and could not be happier with it. I've had it for over 1 year now and it was a little more than you wanted to spend ($299) but feel that it was well worth it. Taking this to POP in 53 days. YEH! on't forget to get the memory card. I have a 1 GB card and currently has 406 pics on it (5 MP pics). My daughter (6) and my sister both have a different Kodak cameras and both take exceptional pics as well.

 

[Dznefreek]

I use a Z740 also and I love it. . . .

 

[valandemmy]

and I Really like it. Still trying to learn all about it, I bought a 2g sandisk for 40 bucks and it holds 908 pics or 80 minutes of video. pics are crisp, the two things I am unhappy about are the pop up flash comes up when ever the camera is turned on and there is no I.S.

Very Good camera, IMO for the money

 

[ukcatfan]

and there is no I.S.

That is the biggest problem with the low price super zoom cameras. For that price, none have it, so invest in a decent tripod for the telephoto shots. Without one, the telephoto shots are impossible without good sunlight.

Kevin

 

[Art&Kim]

The kodak z612 is basically the same camera, with 6.0 mp resolution, but with image stabilization. It can be had for about $229.00 at amazon.com with free shipping and no sales tax. Should service be needed any kodak dealer will do it. I have used this one, and it takes awesome pics with hardly any learning curve.