Kodak EasyShare Z1485 14MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 inch LCD (Black)

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November 2, 2009

Kodak EasyShare Z1485 14MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 inch LCD (Black)

Customer Rating: Rating 4.0 out of 5

(104 Reviews)

List Price: ~~$179.00~~
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Product information Brand: Kodak
Publisher: Kodak
Category: Photography
Format: Cd
Optical zoom: 5
Model: Z1485 Black

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Features

14-megapixel resolution for stunning prints up to 30 x 40 inches
All-glass 5x optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 35-175mm); optical image stabilization
Capture beautiful HD pictures in 16:9 format; capture HD-quality video
2.5-inch LCD screen; Smart Capture feature
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

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Editorial Review

Product Description: Your life in high resolution.Capture stunning pictures with the 14.0-megapixel Kodak EasyShare Z1485 digital camera. With 5x optical image stabilized zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD screen and innovative features like Smart Capture, the Z1485 automatically adjusts camera settings to deliver beautiful pictures, more often - automatically. And with easy upload to YouTube and Kodak Gallery, you can share your beautiful shots with friends and family.

Powerful zoom, precision optics, crisp, clear shots

14 megapixels for stunning prints up to 30 x 40 inches
However you choose to print--at home, at retail, or online--trust Kodak for picture quality that's truly exceptional and for memories that will last

5x optical zoom
The all glass 5x optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 35-175mm) captures crisp and steady shots

Optical image stabilization

Capture sharp, steady shots when shooting at long zoom ranges
Optical image stabilization automatically minimizes camera shake to deliver sharper pictures

High ISO mode

Capture the details in low light conditions and fast action situations with a powerful, high ISO (up to 6400)
The camera automatically selects from ISO 100 to ISO 1600 based on lighting conditions
ISO 3200 and 6400 available at 3.1 megapixels and lower in P/M modes

Beautiful pictures—automatically
Who says you can't have it all? The Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS digital camera brings the latest picture-taking technology right to your fingertips. With Kodak's innovative Smart Capture feature, it's the take-anywhere camera that does it all--automatically.

Smart Capture feature
Take better pictures than ever before. Kodak's innovative Smart Capture feature adjusts camera settings for great pictures in just about any environment--automatically.

Intelligent scene detection--detects and analyzes scene conditions
Intelligent capture contr

Customer Reviews

With the CORRECT Battery, a Fantastic Little Camera...

by Mercedes L. Johnmeyer 2009-01-18, 158 people found this review helpful

I've been using the Kodak Z712 for the past couple years and LOVE it. However for vacations, it was a bit bulkier then I liked. I didn't want to downsize from a 12X zoom to a 3X, so I just continued using it till something else caught my attention. Enter the Z1485. An AWESOME little camera.

I received the camera in mid-December. I used the battery that came with it, a non-rechargeable KLIC-8000 Li-Ion. It lasted about a month, all through Christmas (during which I took MANY pictures) and regular daily pics (I have an 11 month old, so I take a lot!). I just changed the battery a few days ago to a rechargeable KLIC-8000 Li-Ion. If you purchase this camera, MAKE SURE you buy the correct battery for it. Of course it's going to suck up regular AA batteries, it's a powerful little point and shoot.

The picture clarity is fantastic (keep in mind, I'm just a casual picture taker. Day-to-day pics of my son, and family trips). All the pics I've downloaded to my Kodak program and printed out have come out beautifully. I normally use the smart-scene, but sometimes (like during Christmas) I use other settings, like the candle light setting for pics of the Christmas tree. They came out perfect, all nice and soft. The size of the camera itself is perfect...I actually bought an ipod jogging case for it so I can wear it around my wrist or arm during vacations (nice to always have the camera handy), and it fit just fine.

I've always used Kodak for their simple no-brainer approach to picture taking, and this camera fits that to a tee. I'm so glad I upgraded. I'll always love my Z712, but this little guy has everything I need. PLEASE do not be dissuaded by the mediocre reviews here. Most people know NOT to put regular AA batteries in a digital camera. It sucks the life out of them in no time. With the proper batteries, this camera is light, clear, and does an all around GREAT job!

AN EXCELLENT CAMERA FOR THE PRICE

by Edward Murdoch 2009-03-21, 41 people found this review helpful

Kodak calls this camera 14 mega pixels but it is actually 14.2+ mega pixels. Some less scrupulous manufacturers would call it 14.75 mega pixels because of the CCD used, not the actual image area. I bought this camera to replace my Kodak Z1285 12 mega pixel camera, mainly because Kodak eliminated just about every complaint that I had about the Z1285 with the Z1485. These two cameras look similar and seem to use the same 5x optical "zoom" lens, although the lens has different names on the two cameras. 5x "zoom" is about as far as you want to go on a camera that doesn't have a true zoom lens and still have a lens of acceptable overall quality (a true zoom lens maintains the same aperature throughout the zoom range instead of increasing the aperature number as the lens "zooms" {in general, the higher the maximum [smallest number] aperature is the less desireable the lens is}). I have bought wide angle/"macro" and teleconverter magnetic mount lens through Amazon.com for the Z1485 but they do not work well. I don't at all understand why the Kodak Z1485 is selling for so much less than Nikon, Pentax, Canon, Olympus, Sony Camera Division (formerly Minolta) and other cameras that seem to be either no better than it or inferior to it. The Z1485 does need a much better tripod socket, though. Advanced users will want to download the Z1485 Extended Users Manual from Kodak.com - other users don't need it. Kodak EasyShare Z1485 14MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 inch LCD (Black) Kodak EasyShare Z1485 14MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 inch LCD (Blue)

Very Nice Camera

by E. Arnold 2009-02-26, 23 people found this review helpful

The past year, I have been searching for the perfect camera and I can finally say that I am done buying and returning cameras. I have purchased so many digital cameras and gave them to my daughter if I wasn't able to return or sell them. I love all the features on this high tech camera and it meets all my needs. I don't have to be an expert on taking pictures, because the camera does everything for you with the smart capture features and it automatically detects the right lighting mode for you. I also love all the extra features that come on this camera. I won't be buying another camera for a long time. The pictures are very nice. The only complaint that I have about this camera is that it is very bulky and I wish that it was one of the slimmer models, because I like to carry my camera every where I go and it's always in my purse, but other than that, I am very satisfied.

OK camera, not what I was hoping for.

by starsirius 2009-01-05, 55 people found this review helpful

I found this camera for a price that made it worthwhile to try. And I tried it. I wouldn't say it was disappointing, but definitely not what I wanted. I am very much a point & shoot type of photographer--as you'll see in my limited lingo below.
My findings:
Pros:
Smart capture is a nice feature that automatically determines the best settings for whatever you're trying to take a picture of. (Great for point & shoot types).
Button placement is pretty intuitive.

Cons:
There is no viewfinder. This is of course a preference thing, but I found it hard for taking pictures in direct sunlight and in night shots (high amount of pixelation and streaking on screen).
The USB cord was very flimsy and easily damaged.
In many reviews I've read, there are a lot of complaints about the battery life. My only issue about the batteries is that after about 40 shots, the start-up and lag time between shots increased significantly--many missed opportunities.
Most of my night shots came out blurry, even though the camera was on a steady surface. Close-up night shots came out highly pixelated.
Face capture never worked (although this might be user error).

Exactly what I expected from my Kodak

by kdea473 2009-08-02, 12 people found this review helpful

I bought this camera to replace a Kodak 6 MP camera that bit the dust on a recent vacation (user error, no fault of the camera!). I spent several weeks researching cameras, going to every store to hold them in my hands, and ended up buying this gem from Amazon.

I have been very pleased with the picture quality both indoors and out. I am especially impressed with the photo quality in low light (considerably less noise than I have ever experienced in a digital camera). The focus is great, and moves right along with my subjects.

The video is nice, though definitely not why I bought the camera. It is very smooth and works well even in low light. I have had no problems with the battery holding a charge.

My biggest complaint (which I knew when I was buying the camera) is the lack of optical viewfinder. It was nearly impossible for me to find a camera with one, and I would have had to give up other features to get it.

All in all, I am very pleased with this Kodak camera. It is my third Kodak digital camera (a 4 MP, a 6 MP, and now this one) and definitely the best. The price was also fabulous, especially compared with what features rival camera manufacturers offer at this price point.

Exceptional Clarity

by K. Kersten 2009-08-02, 10 people found this review helpful

Having been an adrenalin filled amateur photographer I have used Kodak camera C330, C813 and Z1275 for the last several years taking pictures deep within caves; while rock climbing or white-water rafting. I am really impressed by the pictures that the Kodak Z1485IS is producing. The pictures are stunning; sharp, and contain an amazing amount of detail. The first day I took a sample pictures of flowers and found an insect on them; it looked like a nature magazine picture! Every picture seems to look fantastic when I use the auto select snap and shoot mode.

The HD video is fantastic; although many computers have a hard time playing it because of the huge file size. This video is not shaky like the first generation Kodak Z1275 which was just not ready for prime time. You can even zoom in while shooting video.

Getting this camera and seeing the great photos may make you feel like a professional. Buttons and settings are very natural and easy to use for a point and shoot. You will be tempted to shoot a lot of pictures and video. Unfortunately; do to the huge file size of video do not expect to be able to share it. A 64 second 720 HD video of horses was 107 megabytes. Sharing large picture files (14mp=2-8megs) can be difficult too. I upgraded my subscription smugmug photosharing site to be able to share the HD video.
Sample pics... [...]

Running on Lithium AA batteries was essential for me as I frequently am in extreme environments -like caves- where I cannot put the camera on a charger. If you use alkaline batteries in a pinch only expect 30 minutes of operation. Energizer Ultimate Lithium gives about 2-4 hours on a $5 a set.

I am preparing to depart on an overseas trip and am really excited to be taking the Kodak 1485IS camera with me. It is easy to use; takes great pictures and mind blowing video. I think Kodak nailed the right combination of features with this one.

Good camera-bad battery options

by James E. Shawhan 2009-09-13, 16 people found this review helpful

I was very happy with the performance of the camera. The optics, functions, and controls were very good, but for a camera of this price you would think that Kodak would include a rechargable battery system as a standard part of the package. In order to have a decent rechargable battery which supplies a decent number of pictures per charge, you must pay at least another $30 and order a charger and a Kodak rechargable lithium ion battery. By that time I would have paid $205 so I returned the camera and bought a nice Cannon 1200 IS. There are many good quality cameras in the same class which come standard with all of this included and will not cost over $170 delivered. Kodak is too interested in making extra profit on optional batteries at an increased cost. To accept anything less than a rechargable battery will cost a fortune for regular alkaline batteries. Rechargable batteries will cost nothing and produce hundred of photos per charge.

Most bang for your buck.

by Kenneth M. Fagan 2009-06-29, 8 people found this review helpful

I was a little weary at first about buying a camera that claims 14.2 megapixels for this price. But let me tell you, this is an amazing little camera that takes phenomenol pictures and video. Recently my house took on about 4 inches of water due to a freak storm. I was able to take a picture through a whole in the ceiling of a 1/2" water pipe that was leaking. The picture came out flawless. No ordinary camera could do that.
This camera has a multitude of features for any lighting conditions. With my misfortune at the house I have used pretty much every one of them. The panoramic feature is very cool also. I do believe that is my favorite setting. At the Kemah waterfront (Kemah Texas), all my photos came out very sharp. The color was amazing and crisp.
I will warn against what type of memory chip you purchase for this camera. I wanted to stay with Kodak but they did not seem to offer what I wanted. I ultimatley went with a Sandisk product. 16 gig HD Video. I can put almost 4000 14.2 megapixel pictures on it. I can also take 2 hours of 760p video. This memory card was a good price for what you get. All in all, Amazon gets 5 stars, Beach Camera gets 5 stars, and Sandisk gets 5 stars. I am very pleased with my purchase and would not change anything.

side note, the Sandisk card will hold over 9000 pictures set at 5 megapixels. Not bad.

this camera is amazing

by C. Bican 2009-06-11, 8 people found this review helpful

I actually bought my first kodak 14 mega pixel at hsn but it must have gotten hit against something hard and the screen became broken,however i loved that camera and since i had all the extras i decided to buy it from amazon. Excellent service by the way, the pictures from this camera are "THE MOST" beautiful they are clear and gorgeous. My daughter just had her prom and wanted pictures by a pond in the park and since it was soo sunny i used the option for by the beach and light behind the subject they are the most beautiful pics everyone that saw them on my daughters facebook page commented on how good they turned out. Now i just need to find a printer to print them out as wonderful as they look on my computer!

EXCELLENT PURCHASE~especially for the price!

by Chainbrakr 2009-06-07, 8 people found this review helpful

I bought this camera to upgrade my own. My intention, as President of our Homeowners Association, was to reduce the cost for the association by purchasing a camera on my own dime that would work well with taking photos of the problem and neglected houses in our neighborhood.

With the Megapixals, and the scene shots that enable us to take full photos of homes and yards (usually what I need it for; to prove neglect, high grass, etc. The camera is wonderful; I am very fortunate to have chosen such a decent camera.
The photos are great, very detailed, and easy to transfer. They turn out great in print and on the pc.

The one negative comment I would say is that it only takes about 8 or 10 photos (if that many)without having an extra storage, which I forgot to order at the time of purchase, and wasn't included in the package deal I ordered. So I would recommend you remember to include the accessories in your purchase as you will most definitely need it for storage space.

I've also used it on photos of my daugher and they are all very nice; both close-up face shots as well as full body shots.

PLUS you can take quick repeat shots, which was a major improvement from my older digital.

It's not the super deluxe camera I wish I could afford, but it is definitely well worth the money and is, in my opinion, underpriced and is a steal. At 14 megapixals, it's probably the best camera anyone could ever hope to find for probably under 4 or 500.00. But of course, this is all just my humble opinion! But I would highly recommend it as a safe purchase. Shipping wasn't that fast though; it took a few weeks to arrive. The accessories arrived almost immediately, they must have shipped the next morning. But I had to wait forever for the camera itself.

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