user interface across all models. As I've migrated up, the learning curve has been minimal and I was able to use the camera's advanced features immediately.

My only disappointment with Kodak is that it purchased Ofoto instead of Shutterfly...Shutterfly is a far superior platform and I would have preferred the EasyShare integration with that platform instead of the other. Oh well...that's what Adobe Photoshop is for! Enjoy.

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The PERFECT CAMERA , October 4, 2005
Reviewer: Elizabeth V. Brennan
This camera is AWESOME!! I recently purchased the Kodak P850 and have been very pleased with the camera - it's really cute too. The camera takes excellent pictures and is a steal at $499. I've had numerous compact cameras (including Kodak) but they all seem to deliver the same picture quality .. great pictures under ideal conditions - but when the conditions are not perfect, Compact digital camera shots are unacceptable. This camera is just the right size and is easy to handle. The 12X zoom makes it difficult to ever pick up a 3X camera again !! The camera has little if no shutter lag making that impossible shot easy to take. It is one of the very few camera's on the market that allows you to zoom during video - this is a very desirable feature. The Auto setting "glams" all pictures, making them look their best. But sometimes you don't want to "glam" your pictures .. candlelight conditions, etc - that's when you use one of the many "scene" modes. You tell the camera your present "scene" and it takes the picture without over dramatizing it (like the previous Kodak's did). The 2.5" LCD screen is also the perfect size - the indoor/outdoor display enables you to view pictures under all lighting conditions. The battery life is also generous, I've been playing with it for 2 weeks and still have not had to charge the batteries. Oh and the best thing about this camera is something called "Image Stabilization", this basically means no more blurry pictures - even at High Zoom !! If you buy this camera - you won't regret it. In the future the Digital Camera's and Camcorder will merge and become one - this Camera may have achieved that since it takes excellent video.
PROS:
* High Optical Zoom - 12X
* High Quality Lens
* 2.5" LCD Display
* Zoom during Video
* Image Stabilization Technology - no blurry pictures
* No shutter lag.

CONS:
* Zoom Motor Noise heard during Video playback
* Camera comes with no case

Overal Rating: 5 STARS
RECOMMENDED BUY: YES
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 I am so happy with this camera, April 12, 2006
Reviewer: Ginny W
I thought my old digital camera was good. But, then it broke. After much research, I finally chose this one. I am so happy I did. The photos it takes are excellent! It even pops off the camera lens when I forget to take it off. It focuses and adjusts the light itself. This sometimes takes a second and the spontenaity of the shot is gone. But this is a choice you make, it doesn't have to do that. I use this camera professionally. It is perfect for shooting my studio models and for my product photography. I don't want a huge complicated camera, its just not me nor has my interest. I wanted something that did all the work for me yet took a great photo.
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Dissapointing, March 13, 2006
Reviewer: Kay Walsh
I researched for my digital camera and thought this would be the answer, but was VERY dissapointed. I chose this camera for the zoom for sporting events. The pictures at the zoom range are almost always out of focus because it is so hard to hold the camera still while trying to get an action shot. Then the down time between shots is so long, forget quick action shots in a row. Also the delay after pressing the shutter is so long the shot is missed most of the time. The good thing is the quality of a posed picture is very crisp but again because of the delay, many times eyes are closed due to the flash. I would never purchase this camera again.

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 Fabulous Camera. Fabulous., February 17, 2006
Reviewer: K. Pietras
The color saturation is wonderful and I'm very pleased with the sharpness of the pictures. The different settings are a breeze to switch to and from and make this camera ideal for anyone. The ability to shoot in RAW gives lots of new options to those a little more experienced as well as the manual focus option. I had wanted a DSLR but I couldn't afford it... I am really glad that I went with the P850. I look forward to experimenting with the different lenses!
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 mixed feelings., February 16, 2006
Reviewer: Krista -F "Krista-F"
This camera takes beautiful pictures. I liked just about everything to do with the camera except the time it takes the camera to set up for another picture. I looked in the book to see if I could shorten the delay time but didn't come across anything. I sent this camera back for that reason.
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