A trademark of the line is the EasyShare camera dock, which makes downloading images a snap. You just drop the camera in the dock, press a button, and Kodak's EasyShare Software transfers the files for you. I've been impressed with the performance of Kodak's EasyShare models from the beginning. The latest EasyShare model is the LS, which allows a bit more user control than lower-end models, while still retaining the ease of use that's the hallmark of the EasyShare line as a whole.
The LS also sports a larger, 4. The LS also boasts a sleeker physique than most of its EasyShare siblings, and comes with the latest generation EasyShare dock. Camera Overview Boasting a handful of manual controls and a 4. Quite compact, the LS measures only 4. The metal and plastic body is durable and rugged, ready for travel. A wrist strap keeps it securely in-hand while shooting, but I'd recommend a soft case for longer trips and better protection. The LS slips into larger shirt and coat pockets with ease, and should fit most average-size purses as well.
A retractable lens keeps the front panel relatively flat, and is protected by a shutter-like lens cover that automatically protects the lens when the camera is turned off. The 4. By default, the camera's autofocus mechanism uses a Multi-Zone system to "find" the primary subject closest to the lens, but a Center Zone mode is also available. In Multi-Zone mode, brackets highlight the AF area in the LCD display, and the AF point is chosen based on the proximity of the subject to the lens, while Center-Zone simply focuses on the center of the frame.
Focus ranges from two feet 0. A Landscape shooting mode fixes focus at infinity, for distant subjects and scenery. In addition to the 3x optical zoom, the LS also offers 3. Keep in mind though, that digital zoom decreases the overall image quality, since it just "stretches" the central area of the CCD image digitally, rather than actually magnifying the image the CCD is seeing.
For composing images, the LS offers a real-image optical viewfinder, as well as a 1. Framing with the optical viewfinder was a little tight, but the LCD monitor was about 99 percent accurate, which well meets my expectations.
Exposure control is fully automatic on the LS, although the camera does offer a Long Shutter mode for exposures as long as four seconds. A Mode dial on the camera's rear panel controls the main operating mode, offering Auto, Sports, Night, Landscape, Macro, and Movie settings.
While Auto mode is best for general photography conditions, the remaining preset modes match specific shooting situations from city night shots to track meets. In Sports mode, the camera uses faster shutter speeds to "freeze" action. Night mode optimizes the camera for darker portraits and scenes, automatically combining the flash with a slower shutter speed to let more ambient light into the image you can also cancel the flash, if desired. Landscape mode fixes focus at infinity, for capturing subjects more than The LS employs a matrix metering system by default, which bases the exposure on several light readings taken from points throughout the frame.
Center-Weighted metering bases the exposure on a large area in the center of the frame, while Center Spot reads the exposure only from the dead center of the frame. Although you can't adjust the aperture or shutter speed apart from Long Shutter mode , you can increase or decrease the overall exposure through the Exposure Compensation setting under the Record menu.
White balance options include an Auto setting, as well as Daylight, Tungsten, and Fluorescent presets. Using Kodak's proprietary Color Science technology, the LS manages a pretty accurate color balance under an amazing range of conditions with the Auto setting, although I found a very slight reddish cast with several of my test subjects.
See my comments in the Test Results section and on the Sample Images page. For creative effects, the LS offers special color modes to produce Black and White and Sepia-toned images. The LS also offers a sensitivity adjustment, with options for , , and ISO equivalents, but this option unfortunately can't be combined with the longer exposure times of the Long Shutter mode. The built-in flash is rated as effective from 1.
Self-Timer mode provides a second delay between a full press of the Shutter button and the time that the shutter actually opens, perfect for self-portraits. In addition to its still photography modes, the LS offers Burst and Movie recording modes. Burst mode captures a maximum of three consecutive images at short intervals 0. Actual frame rates will vary somewhat depending on the image resolution.
Movie mode captures moving images with sound for as long as the internal memory or SD card has available space. Recording begins and ends with a full press of the Shutter button you can also just hold it down , and the full length of available recording time appears in the LCD monitor.
Movie lengths depend on the amount of memory space available. The dock offers hassle-free image downloading, simply by placing the camera into the cradle and pressing the Connect button.
Assuming of course, that you've loaded the Kodak EasyShare Software onto your computer. The dock also serves as an AC adapter and in-camera battery charger. Built into the LS is 16 megabytes of internal memory, but the camera also supports SD memory cards for additional storage capacity.
I highly recommend picking up at least a 32 or 64 megabyte card right away, given the camera's 2, x 1,pixel maximum resolution, and the resulting large file sizes.
For power, the LS uses a single, rechargeable, lithium-ion battery pack, provided with the camera. As always though, I strongly recommend picking up an additional battery and keeping it on-hand and freshly charged. Recommendation Small, compact, and easy to operate, the LS is a great option for novice users who want just a taste of exposure control, and more advanced amateurs looking for a good point-and-shoot digicam that's relatively hassle-free.
It manages to deliver excellent image color and image quality under a surprising range of conditions, without the need for manual adjustment. The included LS camera dock and very user-friendly software make it easy to actually use your photos after you've shot them, more than can be said for many cameras on the market. Overall, a very capable digicam that's also very easy to use. Design Compact and reasonably small in size, the LS measures 4.
The LS is light weight as well, at just 7. A wrist strap comes with the camera, but I'd recommend a soft carrying case for safekeeping while traveling. The telescoping lens is the dominant feature on the LS's front panel, surrounded by a notched, plastic lip that unscrews to reveal threads for accessory lenses. The lens extends outward about another inch when the camera is powered on. A shutter-like cover protects the lens, automatically sliding open when the camera is activated and closing again when the camera is turned off.
There's thus no need for an easily-lost lens cap. Also on the front panel are the optical viewfinder window, flash, AF assist lamp, light sensor, and a tiny microphone. View Comments 1. Comments All 1. You may also like. Just posted! Kodak Easyshare Z review.
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Chapter 1 Turn on the camera, then press the Menu button. For flash icons, see For Share icons, see Self Timer Turn the lens thread ring counterclockwise In Video mode, the camera captures video. Before you take a picture, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it see page The flash illuminates close subjects. A longer exposure captures more detail of background subjects.
NOTE: To avoid blurry pictures caused by slow shutter speed, place the camera on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod. Use the LCD to frame your subject. While the picture is displayed, you can: Delete Share To save battery power, you can turn off the Quickview feature. See Chapter 2 Review it: If you take no action, the picture is saved. Framing marks do not appear in Landscape mode. When you turn on the camera, the lens extends to the Wide Angle position.
Wide angle Telephoto Press the Shutter button half-way to set the exposure and focus, then continue pressing completely down to take the picture. Page Using The Flash Using the Flash Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows. The flash setting can be changed in any Still mode; the default flash setting is restored when you exit the mode or turn off the camera.
Flash Range Wide angle: 1. Burst is ideal for taking pictures of sporting events or moving objects. When you use the Burst feature, the Flash and the Self Timer are disabled. This setting is useful for taking pictures in very large rooms, under low light, without a flash. Use White Balance to correct the color shifts that result from shooting pictures under different light sources.
In any Still mode, press the Menu button. Move the joystick OK button. Press the OK button. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. This setting remains until you change it.
Chapter 2 Move the joystick Quality , then press the OK button. Move the joystick button. Move the joystick the OK button. Multi-zone default — Settings are: Off, 0. If ISO speed has been changed, it is reset to Auto. Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date In any Still mode, press the Menu button. Chapter 2 to highlight Date Stamp Move the joystick Page Setting The Orientation Sensor Setting the Orientation Sensor If you rotate the camera to take a picture for example, a portrait shot , the Orientation Sensor reorients the picture so that it is displayed correct side up.
The Orientation Sensor is turned on as the default. You can turn it off so that pictures are displayed in their original orientation. Page Taking Videos Taking Videos Use the Video setting Before you take a video, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you want it see page You can change Optical Zoom before but not during video recording. While the frame is displayed, you can: Delete Share To save battery power, you can turn off the Quickview feature.
When you turn on the camera, the lens is set to the Wide Angle position. Wide angle Telephoto Video Menus The Self Timer setting remains active.
If the current storage location does not have adequate space, some video length options are not displayed. Remember, press the Shutter button to take a picture anytime, even in Review.
Picture and Video Icons Press the Review button. The LCD displays the last picture or video taken. Move the joystick and videos. For fast scrolling, press and hold a Viewing Multiple Pictures and Videos Chapter 4 to scroll backward or forward through pictures Press the Review button. Either move the joystick Press the Menu button. Move the joystick multiple view , then press the Delete button. After deleting, move the joystick different pictures and videos. To exit Delete, press the Delete button.
Chapter 4 To play a video, press the OK button. To pause, press the OK button during playback. Press the Review button, then locate a picture. Move the joystick Press the OK button to redisplay the picture at the 1X original size.
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