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Kodak EasyShare V610 Dual Lens Digital Camera (6.36MP, 2832x2128, 10x Opt, 32MB Internal Memory, MMC/SD slot)

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Good
  • Pros
  • Fun to use
  • Long-range zoom
  • Cons
  • Short battery life Short battery life
  • Sensitive to camera movement

User Reviews for Kodak EasyShare V610 Dual Lens Digital Camera (6.36MP, 2832x2128, 10x Opt, 32MB Internal Memory, MMC/SD slot)

  • Reviewed by: azdan1

    Duration of ownership: 1 Year

    Strengths: Zoom relative to small size.

    Weaknesses: Two weeks after the warranty expired the camera stared to shut down whenever I started it up -- the kodak site lists this as a common problem but it requires a $150 fee to repair.

    Overall Evaluation: I now own a $450 useless black box called the kodak easyshare v610. I strongly advise you not to purchase this (or any other) camera from Kodak. I'd only owned canon's before this and had never had this sort of problem with the electronics. I took impeccable care of the camera --that it died after only 1 year is absurd.

  • Reviewed by: atrus5

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Small, sturdy, large LCD, well designed

    Weaknesses: No image stabilization, wide-angle is narrow.

    Overall Evaluation: My wife wanted a "purse compatible" camera and I wanted a decent zoom. This is the compromise we reached. But the camera is really not much of a compromise. We liked the image quality of the Canon S3 and were leaning toward it until we tried this one. All the other pocket cameras we tried could not match the image quality of the S3. But the Canon S3 was too large so we kept looking. Also, most pocket camera have a very limited zoom. We found an Olympus Stylus (740?) with good zoom and image stabilization but the images just weren't as nice as the Canon. I had been intrigued by this design and finally decided to give it a try. The images were as good as the Canon in our opinion. That is some looked better on the Kodak and some looked better on the Canon. The other pocket camera were not even close. Unfortunately this does not have image stabilization and for 10x zoom that would be nice. When switching between lenses there is a slight pause but not a problem. The Kodak starts at 38mm which is not great for some shots but eve the Canon starts at 36mm. Both could use being a little wider. But it depends on how you are going to use it. Overall the Kodak is very solid and since the lens never protrudes, I think it will hold up well. Finally, my wife loves how user-friendly it is. She claims she is technically-challenged so if she feels comfortable using it, then it must be.

  • Reviewed by: cbrun6

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Great Zoom and takes beautiful pictures!!!!!!!!!

    Weaknesses: The camera is alittle wide and the bluetooth doesn't work with my phone!!!!

    Overall Evaluation: The is camera is the coolest camera on the market. it was rated one of the best and slimest cameras that has 10X zoom and is awesome!!!!! other than the longness of the camera and the difficulty I am having withe the bluetooth, this camera was a great buy!!! the price could have been alittle lower, but in the end it was worth it!!!!!!!!

  • Reviewed by: awan2006

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: It has 10X optical zoom and many scene option. Compact camera with awesome features. battery and charger are included. Nice!

    Weaknesses: I don't know yet. This is my first time having digital camera.

    Overall Evaluation: I was looking for pocket camera which has greater optical zoom-recommended for travelling and taking long-distance scenery, I think. then I found this product. the only V-series that has 10xopt zoom and also the most expensive one of its type. It is unforgettable when your friend says he had never seen like your camera before.

  • Reviewed by: lshbeilat

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Small, Light weight, 10x zoom, big LCD

    Weaknesses: no Image stabilization, photo quality is not phenomenal, image looks very hazzy in LCD in weak light.

    Overall Evaluation: Over all I like the camera. It is great for small form factor. I have used it mostly indoors, photos turned out very good, no lighting problems!!I love the grip of the camera and its big LCD view. Although the image look hazzy on LCD in weak light conditions, the image looks very great when u take the shot with flash on.

  • Reviewed by: darbetello

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: perfect size. well-placed controls. easy to use. sliding lense cover. large view screen. lots of preset scenes. 10x optical zoom.

    Weaknesses: no external battery charging provided. felt bag provided is cheap and provides no protection.

    Overall Evaluation: I have been using this camera for 3 months and it has been great. It has good hand feel with easy-to-use controls. It is not too small to handle comfortably, yet small enough to fit inside my small purse, or even a shirt or pants pocket. The screen is a good size/brightness and the optical 10X optical zoom is a great value for the $$.I have had very good results taking photos at a baseball game using the optical zoom and action scene setting. It also has many preset scene modes that worked for indoor photos of waterfalls and flowers as well as night shots of Las Vegas lights. And when it was too dark to take photos on the aquarium, I was able to use the movie record and got some great shots of the fish, jelly fish, sea turtle and sharks. I was even able to capture unbelievable movie footage in a dark night club.The camera worked flawlessly with my Mac computer and iPhoto, and also come with lots of software.I highly recommend this camera for every-day use as well as special occasions and vacations. I would buy it again tomorrow. Be sure to check prices though. Some brick-and-mortar stores offer lower prices on their website and you can avoid shipping charges by picking it up at the store.

What You Should Know about the EasyShare V610 Dual Lens Digital Camera (6.36MP, 2832x2128, 10x Opt, 32MB Internal Memory, MMC/SD slot)

Larger-Than-Average Optical Zoom Range

The optical zoom range on this camera is sufficiently broad to give you considerable creative control. Your options extend from individual portraits to group shots to wide-angle landscapes. Most point-and-shoots offer a focal length range that’s roughly equivalent to 35mm to 105mm on a 35mm film camera. At the wide end (the 35mm, in this case), they shoot a bit wider than what you see with your eye. At the telephoto end (the 105mm, in this case), they can zoom in a good deal closer than you’d be able to with the naked eye.

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