I love this little camera........fits in my pocket and works very well for the pictures i take.....i like the software.............and i ordered some blow ups,they came out great...........

Camera has all of the features I wanted. It's easy to crop pictures, and their Easy Share program is great at downloading, enhancing, grouping pictures for printing on a PC, etc.

Two years ago I got the Kodak Z760. A few months ago it was stolen, so I bought the Z885 to replace it. According to Kodak's specs, the Z885 was better than the old Z760 in every way: it offered more built-in settings, more video options, higher megapixels, and more zoom.

Unfortunately, this camera has been a MAJOR disappointment. Kodak's built-in settings (SCN options) are a great way to get the right flash, shutter speed, focus, etc. for your subject by scrolling through the different options very quickly. On the Z760, these worked great (i.e. you'd choose "action" setting for action shots, "close up" setting for close up, etc.) On the Z885, these could not possibly be worse. The action shots are always blurry, the close up shots are out of focus, the portrait setting gives everyone redeye, arrrgh!! The flash on this camera is too bright (I eventually figured out how to lower the brightness of the flash in the manual settings), and pictures taken without the flash are, of course, blurry. Sometimes the pictures even look grainy, a problem I have never seen on a digital camera.

Everything I've photographed indoors usually has to be photographed 3 or 4 times (each time changing the settings) to get the right conditions, and for the most part, I'm trying to photograph my baby; I don't get 3 or 4 chances at those quick smiles! Also, this camera has a delay that you wouldn't believe, I know what Kodak says it is supposed to be, but it feels like a full second before it takes the picture (again, photographing babies is especially difficult with this problem.)

The lack of viewfinder makes photographing in bright outdoor conditions very difficult, sometimes impossible. I tried to photograph someone waterskiing, but several times ended up with pictures of just waves because I couldn't see that the person wasn't even in the frame!

Based on the specs of this camera, you think it'd be pretty sweet, especially for the price. But who cares if you have 8.1MP and 5x Zoom if you can't get a decent picture in the first place?!

The only reason I give this 2 stars instead of 1 is the panoramic stitch feature, something Kodak recently added to most of its cameras. It works great and is really awesome for taking panoramic shots. I give the panoramic stitch 5 stars, but I'm disappointed in everything else. I can't figure out why Kodak's new product isn't as good as the one they made 2 years ago.

This is the second Kodak i have purchased. This is very easy to use and takes great pictures.

The quality of the pics wasnt impressive at all....but downloading them to the computer was worse....it wasnt as friendly as with the previous cameras I used to have, Canon and Fuji. I would need to buy the dock to make d/l to pc easy, they at least should have sold it as an enissial accessory with the camera, included in the price.

If you choose this camera go ahead and shell out the bucks for an SD card and the dock.
I've never been crazy about the easy share software but it works best to get the pictures from the camera to the computer.
In the fully automatic mode taking great pictures is a no brainer, as for the more advanced stuff , it will do a time exposure of up to 8 seconds which makes it usable for some astronomy photos. I photographed the last lunar eclipse and just for kicks, the Orion constellation.

as for the video mode, at 640x480 you can get some pretty good stills from your videos.

I would prefer videos that were in Windows media format, but the quality is great.

This is the best digital camera before you move up to the next price range

It is a great camera for choice if money is the problem.It has many great features.There is a problem with taking a high ISO image between the shutter and the flash.The camera image will look jarred from the shutter opening and closing.The higher the ISO the Grainer the picture will become.Then again there is a bonus.35mm film cameras never had a ISO that high where the problem occurs,only cameras for fast motion were built for that.Took picture at 1600 ISO no problem.I have no problems with the camera myself.If i wanted a 1200.00 camera for that task i would have brought another one instead.

A lot of function, easy to use, good quality of picturs, AA battery.

Due to the low resolution of LCD, it cannot be a excellent one.
Whenever checking the pictures in the LCD, You might always thought why you bought this one.
But Pictures in your monitor and prints, there might be no more complains.

The main problem I find is with an owner/operating manual. You download the CD rom Easy Share; some instructions are very clear, others are vague.
If you are new to this type of camera and often refer to the operating manual it is incomplete and one must go to the Easy Share CD which presents a problem if away from your computer. So far, as I experiment with the Z885 I'm pleased.

Over the years I've owned many digital cameras; at last count I've owned about 8 cameras in a little over 7 years. With digital camera technology changing so much I've always liked to keep up with the new features, but have always been hesitant about spending a lot of money on a camera because I knew that in a few months the technology would change again, or (worse yet) I'd end up breaking it and have to buy a new one!

I picked up the Kodak Z885 after my prior digital camera bit the dust after spending a little too long in a hot car. I initially picked up the camera because I had previous Kodak cameras that were high quality and because it was the only affordable digital camera in the 8.1MP range that offered the features I was looking for. I'm happy to say, 4 months later, I made a great choice in chosing this camera.

How many megapixels is enough? When it comes to detail, the more megapixels the better. That's why the 8.1MP of the Z885 caught my eye. When taking pictures with the high quality mode you can expect to get images that are very crisp and bring out a lot of the smaller details of the subject you are focusing on. And speaking of focus, a feature of this camera that I have put to use a lot is the ability to pre-focus the lens on your subject and have the camera actually show you what it is focusing on. By using the LCD and pushing halfway down on the trigger button the camera will focus in on area (or areas) and bring up green rectangles to show you what it is focusing in on -- I've found this invaluable for close-up shots with busy backgrounds when I wanted to make sure the camera was focusing in on the foreground and not the background.

Another impressive feature of this camera is how well it takes pictures in low-light. The camera does have a built-in flash, but I have found that it takes exceptionally good pictures without using the flash well until dusk. Most cameras cannot handle low-light well, but the Z885 certainly excels in that area.

If you are looking into this Kodak camera, or any Kodak camera, I highly recommend that you also invest in the Kodak EasyShare Camera Dock Kit. For one, it makes recharging this camera a snap when using rechargeable batteries, but even more importantly it provides one-touch easy access to the internal and memory cards for pulling the pictures off to your PC without having to worry about attaching cables. Trust me, even if you only take a moderate amount of pictures, the dock will pay for itself in no time flat.

Overall, the Z885 packs a lot of punch for a relatively low price. It's a great camera not only for everyday use, but is also perfect for those close-up shots you might want to grab. With its 5X optical zoom, it also delivers good, crisp results for objects in the distance. The only drawback to this camera is the lack of a viewfinder, but after you use the auto-focus features on the LCD you'll be left wondering how you ever got by with a viewfinder on your previous cameras!

I bought this camera along with the Kodak Z612 b/c I also wanted a smaller one to fit in my purse or diaperbag. This camera is great, there is only one negative, that it does not have a viewfinder. However that ONLY affects me when I am in super super bright sunlight that is reflecting on the screen which is not that often. It is great in auto mode, movie mode, sports, etc. The 5x zoom is more powerful than I thought it would be. For the money you can't go wrong with this one at all, it is quick and super easy to operate, you don't even need to read the manual to operate it. The functions and icons are self explanatory. Once you buy this kodak and register you have access to Kodaks website and galleries where they have tons of hints and the extended user manual if you ever needed to look anything up. The camera is sharp looking too. Has great Fireworks mode. I took it to an outdoor baseball game, it took great pics in ALL light even at dusk. I was truly amazed. The stabilization is pretty good too for this camera. It also has vivid/high color mode and makes the colors bounce off of the page. Try it you will love it. Beats all the other cameras out there in this option range, the canon elph, panasonic, sony, and hp etc. can not compare with the feature's and ease of use of this one. I have two kids and I need to turn it on asap and operate it, that is one feature that will always be the best with Kodak.
I only wish that this came with a lithium ion battery instead of AA's, however, you can add rechargable's, I strongly advise them.

I LOVE the camera. Took it to Vegas. It took really GREAT pictures, even in low light and the dark.

I purchased this camera after my Sony of 4 years blew up. It does not compare in quality to my previous camera. The pictures taken inside were blurry and red-eyed. The colors in the NC mountains last week-end were vibrant! Too bad the camera didn't come close to capturing them. And-- WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH NO CARRYING STRAP!?? There's a place for one- but it is not provided- maybe it's considered an accessory along with the view finder-also not included. We'll probably end up buying another Sony and giving this to our teenager.

This is not a high end professional equipment, however I can't find any cons to bring up. Works good and a great value for the money. High quality images made in dark room.

I had to replace another Kodak EasyShare camera before my trip. With several positive reviews, I was excited about the 8.1MP, which worked with my docking station/printer. So I discounted P. Stevenson's review. But oh, did P. Stevenson's review hit EVERY PROBLEM this camera had! I have never written a review but had to with this product.

The display looked blurry from the start. I tried 3 times to get a decent shot of our Christmas tree using 3 different settings. And the close-up pictures focused before the lens went out of focus to take the shot. Using TEXT was the only way to get a decent close up shot after trying SEVERAL other setting attempts. Don't attempt moving shots. The moving subject had 5 "ghosts".

At first I thought the blurriness was just in the display. Yet when I saved the pics to the SD and transferred them to a PC, the blurred pictures were horrible! I do miss having the viewfinder which was available in my other EasyShare.

I do have to admit that the 5x Zoom was nice. However, not enough for me to keep the camera and deal with the unexpected problems.

I have used the Z885 for a month. It is versatile and gives you a lot for the money. It has one glaring deficiency and that is the absence of a view-finder. I tried to take some beach and pool pictures in Florida. I could not make out an adequate image on the lcd and could not get good pictures. I would really like to see this camera at a slightly higher price and a view-finder.

I was looking for a small camera with a decent zoom and good resolution. To replace my older Kodak that was only 2mp. This Camera met all my needs. It takes very clear pictures even in low light 8.1mp. In low light the view through the view finder is an orangy glow but once the flash takes the picture they come out great. Also the delay to take a picture is very minimal so unlike other camera your subject hasn't moved from the time your press the shutter button to actual picture. Has some great features too, and the ability to do all manual settings of the exposure, flash, picture editing, panaromic, distance etc. But I usually just use the automatic settings. I almost purchased the M and V lines from Kodak but although those cameras may have better styling and are a bit small they sacrifice picture quality and features. I do believe this is onw of the best, easy to use cameras on the market. And have been using the easyshare software for atleast 5 years now, and it works very well. You will have the camera out of the box sofware loaded and in use in an hour. No problems with software, and the camera even has a tutorial built in so if your not sure of the functions the camera tells you what they are. You don't even need the manual. Very inovative camera.

Yep, I stick with Kodak. I bought one of their first digital cameras and it still works, so I was confident in buying this one for my daughter for Christmas. She loves the ease of Kodak and the quality of the pictures. You'll be happy with any Kodak you buy, but do not buy them refurbished. We made that mistake. But new? You bet!

author of: Bad Girls Club

I purchased this camera after comparing brands and models in the $100 - $200, 6MP+, point and shoot range.

This camera offers a lot for the relatively low price. There are a ton of features for adjusting your image. From MP selection to full P/M mode to multiple preset scene settings. Multiple Auto-focus settings. Menus options vary based on selector position. It is definitely versatile.

The image stabilization and ISO settings produce exceptionally noisy shots. In good or standard lighting you will generally get great shots. In low lighting, no flash or full zoom you tend to get a slight blur unless you've got a super steady hand. Still, there are enough ways to adjust your image when needed.

Pros for me. Uses AA's and SD card. The camera and controls have a nice solid feel to them and operate smoothly. That includes the battery and memory doors. Fast on. The camera defaults to about a 3 second picture review after each shot but you can interrupt that by taking your next shot. Shot to shot time is very good. Even switching between modes allowed for fairly speedy shots. The on screen information is all very useful. In P/M mode you can display a real time histogram. They also display in review mode. You can choose to display a framing grid and have multi-zone auto focus. Or you can turn those features off. I've have this for two days and I'm still working through all the options.

Some downsides, in no particular order. The lens remains extended while in review mode. No view-finder. The previously mentioned photo noise issues. The battery level indicator doesn't come on until it's getting low. Can't disable picture review or on screen help (it displays a short description of the camera mode when you switch to it). If you zoom in movie mode the zoom noise is quite loud on replay.

Another consideration is that this is an Easy Share product and so the camera is just another cog in the Easy Share machine. The camera incorporates Easy Share features like creating galleries, favorites, keeping address books in camera and using USB or the optional dock to do one touch transfer and synchronization. Then you have the option to use the Easy Share software to share prints on line or order photos or merchandise. (For photo review/correction the software does an ok job). If none of these interest you then they are just useless features. However the Easy Share experience is not intrusive or insistent
and you can either use or not use the features and I like that Kodak has taken this approach.

This is a good solid middle-of-the-road camera that should perform well in a variety of situations.

Brand new camera, cheaper on amazon than at kodak. received the package the week before christmas, less than 6 days promised. no complaints.

I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my aunt and uncle to replace their aging and slow DX4530 kodak this unit is a million times better as far as focus and shutter speed. Also the 5x optical zoom is a great benefit not usually found in cameras of this price range and works great. All in all I highly recommend this for the basic user as it is easy to use and creates beautiful photo's.

Bought the Kodak Z885 for my daughter. She has been interested in digital photography since using my Kodak D7630 camera. The camera is a birthday gift that was recieved with great enthusiasm. We both like the 5x optical zoom and easy operational steps. We were able to go through the features on the camera without a problem and are pleasantly impressed with the clearity of captured images.

Camera works very well, pictures are of very good quality at 8 megapixels. One drawback is that when you remove the batteries for charging, it loses the date and has to be reset. Supposededly, a docking station (extra charge) eliminates the need to remove batteries. Also, there is no "Easy Share" if you are running older operating systems, like my Millenium Edition. Guess I now need a new computer to print or email my pictures. I suppose Walmart could at least do printing.

Well, I loved the camera itself, but the battery was not good. It always said low battery. I tried evrey battery, even the ones recomended online and in the instructions. When I tested my batterys in my battery charger, the charger said they were ok, and my second one said that, too.

It had good pictures, and all the features were useful.

Pros: Good quality pictures, lots of camera modes, videos. Lots of MPs and alot of optical zoom.

Cons: Bad battery rating, hard to hold the camera, doesn't come in lots of colors, has more noise when using the image stabilization.

I DO NOT recomend it, your going to find yourself buying A LOT of batterys if you buy it.

I got this camera for my Mother's Birthday. Her old 35 mm film camera died on Christmas day. Between the batteries and the film she was putting a lot of money into making memories. My mom isn't real good with the new generation of tecnology but she is willing to try. This camera has been so easy for her to use and she is loving it. The second day she had the camera it snowed, real snow not ice, in Georgia. She got some really good pictures and isn't as afraid to try new things because she can "see" what she is capturing. As most of us remember the film cameras was a wait and see kind of thing. The rechargable batteries really hold up and she is please with that as well. Great camera for beginners.

This camera is very easy to use. It is the first digital camera I have own. I like the features where you can edit your pictures if they are not exactly what you want. Also the different settings for taking pictures in snow, with candles etc. very nice features.

I like this camera better than our old Kodak DX. It's smaller and faster. I like that the on/off is a separate button. With the DX, I have to go from auto mode to off to video mode. What I don't like about the Z885 is that it eats up batteries like crazy. I like taking pictures and videos of my kids. Many times, I miss the precious moments because the battery had drained.

I went back and forth on three different Kodak cameras and this one by far was the best choice. The other two were the Z710 and the Z1285(12 MP). This camera is compact - which is what I was looking for - and it has all the features of the other two. The clarity of the pictures is incredible, and the menus are very easy to follow. The only drawback I find with the camera is that I seem to go through batteries fairly quickly, although not as fast as the 12MP model. Overall, I would highly recommend this camera.

This is a very easy and great camera. It takes awesome pictures. Very user friendly. I like the small size. It easily fits in a pocket. Take it every where. I love it !!

Kodak EasyShare Z885 8.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical ZoomThis is a very easy camera to use and functions well for digital photos as well as video. It transfers seamlessly to the computer and has stunning pixel display. I've only had this camera a few weeks but I really like it! When you transfer photos from camera to pc the software asks if you would like to delete all photos currently residing in your camera. The photo button trips quickly, which comes in handy when trying to capture those fast-moving kids!

This camera was bought as an upgrade replacement for my older EasyShare camera. Do not regret this purchase. What a great camera. Easy to use. Beautiful photos and it can take movies with sound as well (which can be downloaded to your Kodak Gallery to be saved). Only warning is that the dock adapter offered on Amazon (as well as other sites) is NOT compatible. You must purchase a new dock specifically made for this model. I purchased the adapter thinking I could save by using my old dock, only to have to return the adapter and buy a new dock. Guess I did not save any $$. Very happy with this camera. Amazon delivered quickly as usual and refunded my dock adapter purchase quickly. Thanks Amazon!

I love this camera so must that this is the second one I bought for my dad for father's day. It is very easy to use and take wonderful pictures right out of the box. The price makes it affortable for anyone and the soft wear is wonderful. You can do so much with your pictures for free with most of the soft wear and easy to use. You can upload and share big picture files that they can use for free to see and down load. I tell everyone about this camera and that Amazon has the cheapest price.

I have had this camera for six months and have been very disappointed. Almost every picture has red eye, some are grainy and the flash is useless. I have missed many important pictures because this camera does not work well inside. If you are taking pictures outside in bright sunlight it is excellent. If you are taking pictures of your children moving outside it is great. Sadly any picture taken indoor is not good.

I love this camera. The picture quality is great, the video is amazing, I attempted to make a video of this review but after reviewing it, I decided that typing is what I am better at.

I went to Sea World San Diego this past Saturday and tokk 97 pictures and even some video. I am still finding out the amazing things this camera can do.

BEST INVESTMENT I HAVE EVER MADE!!!!!!!

I gave this as a birthday gift to my husband and he really liked it a lot. It wqorks the way he wants to and is small and portable.

Camera takes a GREAT picture, but it broke the first time it was used! I have sent it back to Kodak for repair, but that adds delay and additional cost! Hope the next one is repaired instead of just repackaged!!!!

I bought this Camera a few days ago and I have taken excellent photos with it. It is compact and has several interesting functions. It is cheaper than others but it is a Kodak. I like this one.

When I bought this camera, I was very Excited. It captures with a professional style any photo, but it has serious problems with Motion Performances and specially with ISO-taken pictures. It looks a lot grainy and with extremely high noise. I tried everything to fix this, but is not possible. The video capturing is very good, and also the Smart Scene and Scenes Options are amazing. The Manual option is also great. The problem is Motion and ISO pictures.

The Zoom its outstanding...

For Semi-Prefessionals, I give it 3.8/5

This is simple easy to use camera. The telephoto lens is amazing, and the 8.1 mega pixel pictures are superb. I love this camera. Batteries seem to last and last.
Threw my wifes old one away and brought her one of these. Super value for a low, low price.

I bought this camera for my husband. I thought since I already had a Kodak easyshare, that I would stick with what I know. He took it with him on his fishing trip and he loved using it. It makes great pictures! The price was right and I feel like I should replace my old camera very soon!