Camera, V705, 7MP, 5 Opt, Black
By: Kodak Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 15
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 On: 2007-06-27
This camera was everything I hoped it would be and more. The panoramic shots are amazing and the pictures that turn out are amazing also. It has plenty of different modes that I love to use and they work wonderfully. The only complaint about the camera that I have is that the night mode is really crumby. It is best way to take night shots in the auto mode rather than the night shot mode. I have had no technical difficulties at all. I love this camera and am glad that I got it even if it was a bit on the high price side.
On: 2007-06-20
As a realtor wishing to put the highest quality pictures on our web site suburbanatlantahomes dot com. This camera has been surperior. We have been on a quest for the best way to capture rooms and this is it. I am amazed at the quality for the price. We will order a second in a few months.
On: 2007-06-08
I am a REALTOR in Lexington SC and this is a great camera for my work. The wide angle is great in taking picture of rooms. I have used stiching programs and the results sometimes come out distorted. It saves me time from editing my pics for my virtual tours. The movie mode is fantastic. Not the greatest resolution but good enough to create a dvd on the Mac. I have used it to take a video of my home listing for the wife of my client who wasnt able to come and see the home. Mailed her a dvd of the home and a day later we have an offer on the home! This camera just paid for itself. The wide angle is great for family reunion pictures. Now no one is left out.
On: 2007-05-26
Great camera with a reasonable price. The picture quality is very impressive and the zoom does its job.
 On: 2007-05-19
One came with a flaw. Since I live outside of USA, Its not easy to return the product. Sorry Kodak, but I am not happy.
On: 2007-05-13
It is a compact camera with many pre-configured capabulities. Ideal for taking pictures in every situation. The landscape option is a wonderfull "toy"
 On: 2007-05-12
I did some research and pondered for a few month before buying a camera. I just wanted a good point and shoot camera that kept track of memorable events; and this one, for the past two month, has done its job admirably.
Though I bought it for the price, 7.1 Mega pix rating, and the 5x zoom, I am very surprised by how much I have come to appreciate the wide angle lens. No longer do I need to step back just to squeeze that wayward person into my group photo. No longer do I look at a photo and wish I could have captured more of the atmospheric background. Now, Im even surprised by the things I inadvertently catch in the picture that accidentally gave it its memorable mark. So all in all, the more you see, the more youll enjoy.
So, the photo qualities. Under well lighted conditions sees near, if not better, than what you see. At night time, with flash and close range (6-15 ft), the quality is still near identical to that of daylight. However, the flash is not as wide as the field of vision (75-80% of view), and doesnt go much beyond 15 feet (approx), so objects beyond that range will have to be illuminated by external sources to be captured in the photo.
Somewhere I read that there is a gap between the zoom capabilities of the two lenses, so the 5x optical zoom is not a continuous range. In effect, when you first press zoom, theres a small range that is filled by digital zoom before the optical picks back up. Essentially, shots in that range tends to be soft and blurry, as expected. However, outside this small gap, picture quality is normal.
The camera stores all pictures in .jpg format, which is good for compression and storage (~1.1 mb/picture) and bad for quality. An option for raw/lossless compression would have been much better. Still, the 3072x2304 resolution suits my needs.
Some useful camera extras Ive found are (in camera) panoramic stitching (combine 3 consecutive shots into 1 ultra-wide image), 32 mb internal memory (~25 pix) without memory card, and USB interface with computer. It doubles as a decent video camera that also picks up sound recordings. Oh, Kodak EasyShare seems bloated and annoying, but if you are conscientious during software install, you can weed out all but the most essential of components; and I have so far found the software interface pleasant and effective.
Finally, battery life. If you use it to film as well as view the results without regard for power conservation (parents :P), I estimate about 80-90 pictures. If you are a bit more conscious of the fact that viewing and flipping photos continuous drains battery life and thus choose to turn the camera off when not in operation, then you can probably get 120+ photos without problems.
Overall, this camera is small; I almost mistaken it for a childs toy gimmick when it first arrived. But it has all the functionalities, quirks, and behavior that I have described. I am satisfied with the purchase and so far I havent found another comparable camera that makes me wonder "maybe I shouldve gotten that instead."
On: 2007-05-09
I havent even used this camera to its full potential im sure, but its great. This is my first digital and it does all kind of cool stuff. Easy to use, compact, and I love it..
On: 2007-05-08
I carry this V705 all the time. Its done a great job taking panoramas from roof tops and macros of flowers. Use the presets for these settings and youll get a great image. I dont get the great image quality I do from my high-end Canon but I get the shot and can usually clean up sharpness or exposure in Photoshop. One surprise was the quality of the video. Amplified music looks and sounds great. You really need a 2 GB SD card to do video though. I also had to find the small Case Logic $6.99 padded case to protect the camera against all the dings from my keys. The case is still small enough so Im not discouraged from taking the camera with me. Pulling the camera out for candid shots is silent and quick - kind of like the old range finder days. The Schneider lenses are really excellant even at the small size. Ill probably wait and see what the next generation looks like in this category and decide if I should buy another V705 as a backup or not.
On: 2007-05-08
This camera is great for vacations and very easy to use. Hardly had to use the book to set it up.
On: 2007-05-07
Very versatile. Dual lenses make it perfect for my real estate business. Wide angle lens is perfect to show best view of certain rooms and home exteriors and vistas. Telephoto lens is perfect to show off specific details and features like cabinetry, mouldings, fireplaces, etc.
Picture quality is excellent. Glossy black styling is very hip. All in all, a solid value.
On: 2007-05-07
This camera is the best looking camera on the market. I like the size, the wide angle ( I am an architect and take lots of interior rooms shots as well as exterior views of the building from tight spots). Its panoramic capabilities is the next step to try. Its clarity and color renditions are what I expected from a camera of this cost range. I recommend buying a 1G memory card and an extra battery, that way one can take 300 shots without stopping.
On: 2007-03-31
Takes excellent pictures and very easy to use. Very good camera and a good size.
On: 2007-03-09
Kodak V705 Black: Small, can carry in pocket. Wide Angle Lens,great for group photos. Fast start up time. Video mode is easy, built in mic picks up all the sounds.Camera can stitch 3 photos together-great for vistas. I am happy with this camera. Bought another V705 in silver for my friend and she loves it.Kodak makes easy to take photos.
Weak flash- try not to be more than 6-8 feet away-or use photoshop on photos.
On: 2007-03-05
simply put--take three pictures side by side and the camera stitches them together to make a wonderful panoramic shot...no computer is even needed. three snaps and the shot is done! the camera has excellent Kodak colors and 7MP of detail. the camera also has a nice zoom and can take super wide shots with its 23mm lens--no need to back up across the room to get everyone in the shot.
but it is the simple panoramic feature that make this camera unique. wonderful for scenery, etc. with the wide angle lens, it is no wonder real estate agents are snapping these up....
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