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More…Kodak clearly understands the new breed of photographers who want to show off their handiwork on the big screen in their living rooms, and its EasyShare V1253 is a great digital camera for shooting photos and video to display on your HDTV.
Kodak Kodak EasyShare V1253
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- Digital Format
- Display
- Exposure
- Image Processor
- Lens
- Shutter
- Storage
- LCD Screen
- Exposure Controls
- Dimensions
- Power
- Flash
- Lens Features
- Connectivity
- Other Features
Image Processor
| Number of image sensor pixels | 12.1 megapixels |
| Image sensor | CCD |
| Maximum horizontal image resolution | 4011 |
| Maximum vertical image resolution | 3011 |
| Image sensor quantity | 1 |
| Image format | JPEG |
| White balance | 0 |
Exposure Controls
| Maximum shutter speed | 1200 |
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 |
| Bulb setting | 0 |
| ISO equivalencies |
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| Exposure settings | 0 |
| Exposure compensation range | 0 |
| Number of scene modes | 22 |
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Pros
Very large LCD (3.1 inches)
Can capture 16-by-9 stills and video
Cons
Battery life a tad low
Can be lethargic when storing images
Bottom Line
You can shoot HD video on the V1253 and, with an optional HDTV docking station, display it on your television.
Kodak EasyShare V1253 Compact Camera
Kodak EasyShare V1253 Review, by Paul Jasper November 14, 2007
You get the benefit of the camera's full 12-megapixel resolution when you take 4:3-aspect-ratio photos. However, I found myself more likely to shoot in its 16:9 wide-screen mode, which records at a still ample 9 megapixels, because I could display those shots full-screen, without cropping, on an HDTV. The gorgeous 3.1-inch LCD accommodates a full 16:9 image for composing and reviewing your shots. The tiny joystick to the right of the screen is a little fiddly, but the other controls are clearly labeled and easy to use. The menus are attractive and intuitive. You can get a brief help message on any menu item by flicking the zoom button.
The plastic case seems tough enough to survive most knocks and looks attractive in either the black or white version. You get a host of easily accessible scene modes--I counted 22, including two panoramic stitch modes. The antishake mode works electronically by raising the sensitivity for a shorter exposure, which can make shots susceptible to noise. It has no shutter- or aperture-priority mode, but adjusting the exposure compensation is easy.
The V1253's automatic face detection is especially important for taking wide-screen portraits, which usually look better when you place the subject off-center and reveal more of the background. In my informal testing, the camera did a good job setting the focus and exposure correctly for a single face, but I found locking in on more than one person at a time harder. The camera is also somewhat slow to focus.
The camera shoots HDTV video too. It can capture 1280-by-720-pixel footage at 30 frames per second and record stereo sound from two small microphones on the front.
At $300, the V1253 is already a little pricey, but if you buy it, you should seriously consider doling out an additional $100 on the optional EasyShare HDTV Dock. It comes with audio and component video cables to connect to your television, which will then display photos and video from the camera at 720p resolution. (Unfortunately, it doesn't support an HDMI connection.) Also present are an SD Card slot and two USB ports, which let you display images directly from a media card or USB drive and upload shots to your PC. And since the dock includes a remote control, you can browse your images on screen from the comfort of the couch.
The V1253's image quality impressed our panel of judges. We saw excellent daylight exposure accuracy, bright color fidelity, and razor-sharp details. Only a flash exposure left significant room for improvement.
Out of the box, the camera's lithium ion battery is rechargable only via the included USB cable (yet another reason to buy the HDTV Dock). In our tests, we were able to take 240 shots on a single charge, which was about 17 percent below the average in our latest digital camera roundup.
Anyone who has been itching for an easy way to shoot photos for display on their HDTV will love the Kodak EasyShare V1253. It looks smart, is a breeze to use, and takes top-notch photos.
--Paul Jasper
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Performance
| Battery Life (minutes) | 130.5 |
| Battery Life Score | Good |
| Image Quality Score | Very Good |
| Image Quality, Color | 67.8 |
| Image Quality, Distortion | 59 |
| Image Quality, Exposure | 59.7 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Flash | 46.7 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Normal | 65.3 |
| Image Quality, Overall | 60 |
| Image Quality, Sharpness | 57 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Number of Shots | 240 |
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Strengths: it was very easy to use and is working great. i bought it mainly to use on our trip to Canada, and i have to say it was splendid. it has a bright flash, 12MP, and the zoom never faltered.
Weaknesses: nothing. the camera was great
Overall: i really think this camera is great, the LCD screen was big enough so that even my little old grandma that is basically blind could use it. we have dropped it 5 times and it still works just great. i would highly recommend this camera for anyone. i
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Reviewed by: jgranato
Strengths: Resolution, LCD viewer
Weaknesses: Image consistency, user interface, flash distance
Overall: I purchased this camera for my wife to keep in her car for unplanned occasions. The LCD is huge which helps when taking and viewing your photos. Since I use iPhoto, I can not comment on the included Kodak S/W. After three weeks of use, we observed that the camera photo quality was all over the board. Some images looked wonderful, but others looked pixelized. A memory card is a must, since the 32MB is consumed very quickly when shooting 12MP images. The 3x Zoom is a little long in the tooth compared to other cameras currently available near this cameras price point. I found the user interface to be a little awkward to use. With the noted limitations, we decided to return the camera.
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