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Consumer News-Panoramic camera

March 29th, 2006

Consumer News-Panoramic camera
ABC12.com, MI

UNDATED (WJRT) – (03/28/06)– If you’re sick of taking big group shots that cut off the people on the ends, or landscape photos that don’t get the whole mountain range, Kodak has a new wide-angle camera that might solve your problems.

Consumer Reports just checked out the new five-megapixel Kodak EasyShare V570–it’s the first subcompact digital camera that can take super-wide photos.

This camera actually contains two lenses. It has a regular zoom lens like most subcompact digital cameras, but in addition it has a fixed wide-angle lens that allows you to take those wide-angle shots. When it comes to print quality, the Kodak EasyShare did a very good job

Another feature Consumer Reports likes–the new Kodak can automatically stitch together two or three images to form a panoramic photo. You’ll lose a little resolution, but what that means is you’ll be able to print that photo directly from the camera.

But Consumer Reports says that the wide-angle Kodak EasyShare has some drawbacks. Testers are not impressed with its flash capabilities. And the camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery instead of AAs, which can be more convenient. And unlike other digital cameras, you need a docking station to recharge the battery.

The main drawback, however, is the price. You’ll pay about $400 for the new Kodak EasyShare. But if you love the wide angle and the convenience of built-in panoramic capability, it may be worth the extra dollars.

If you don’t need an extra-wide-angle lens on your digital camera, Consumer Reports recommends a less-expensive alternative. The subcompact Canon Powershot S60 offers higher resolution and a much better flash range. And at $260, it’s a relative bargain!

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