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Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Co. Part number: 8451676
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- The equivalent of a fixed-focal-length 23mm super-wide-angle lens coupled with a second, narrower 3X zoom gives the dual-lens ultracompact Kodak EasyShare V570 extra versatility, whether shooting indoors or creating three-shot panoramas.
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CNET editors' review
Kodak EasyShare V570
price range: $649.99
- Reviewed by: David D. Busch
- Edited by: Aimee Baldridge
- Reviewed on: 01/18/2006
- Released on: 01/03/2006
The good: Ultrawide lens for an ultracompact camera; abundant scene modes; in-camera panorama stitching and distortion correction; versatile video capture; included dock.
The bad: Average image quality; some controls clumsy to use; few manual controls.
The bottom line: The equivalent of a fixed-focal-length 23mm super-wide-angle lens coupled with a second, narrower 3X zoom gives the dual-lens ultracompact Kodak EasyShare V570 extra versatility, whether shooting indoors or creating three-shot panoramas.
Unfortunately, only average picture quality, a lack of manual controls, and a few ergonomic glitches take some of the shine off the V570's innovation luster. And the camera doesn't really offer the 5X optical zoom capability that Kodak claims; in our book, this is a 3X zoom camera with a supplemental wide-angle lens. But those who fall in love with this ultracompact's wide view, high-quality 2.5-inch LCD, 22 automatic scene modes, and included USB dock will probably be happy to overlook its shortcomings.
User reviews
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Sleak, Quick and Timely (Delivered Free Overnight by Kodak)
by vkcnet on February 9, 2006
Pros: Small, Great Video, Compact, oh...and LENS does not come out - WHAT A PLUS (ie. no moving parts), some great features - check kodaks site on demo of camera
Cons: slight noise on zoom during video, KodakEasyShare needs to allow video upload.
Summary: I purchased the V550 and at 29 days, the screen gave in - I was traveling and contacted Kodak (I bought directly from their online store) and let them know. ...
Summary: I purchased the V550 and at 29 days, the screen gave in - I was traveling and contacted Kodak (I bought directly from their online store) and let them know. On my return after 43 days, they still went ahead and upheld the policy of return. I was so happy with this service, that I decided to try the V570 that has just been released. Oh man, what a beautiful camera - it is even smaller than the v550 but with the wide lens AND the fact that there is no moving parts on the lens (ie. it does not extend, and that it has an automatic lens cover is just awesome. How this got only a 7.2 review by CNET beats me. If you zoom back it automatically switches to the wide angle lens. With great video (as good as the V550 video (which was awesome). I bought the Kodak offered bundle which included the 512 mb card AND A HARD MAGENTIC SNAP CASE - A MUST - especially given the problem i had with the screen on the v550. the case is sleak as well. A few things they need to improve: 1. stop using Quicktime proprietary video and go to Mpeg or other supported ones. 2. allow videos to be uploaded to the Kodak Gallery (they have placed a restriction on the size of files that can be uploaded) which is a real nuisance since the camera supports pics and videos and why not allow both to be uploaded - espc. having family on the other coast - and frankly videos are so good I just want to share them. 3. the video does pick up slight noise when zooming (much quieter though than the V550) - but frankly if you want just expert video, then go out and buy a video camera not a combo.
16 out of 17 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nothing But A Gimmick
by mashada on February 7, 2006
Pros: Compact size, Wide Angle shots
Cons: Grainy LCD, Weak Flash, Hard to use zoom
Summary: The dual lens is nothing but a bait and switch. I was pretty excited about the camera at first, until I went home with one and took it through the ...
Summary: The dual lens is nothing but a bait and switch. I was pretty excited about the camera at first, until I went home with one and took it through the paces.
First, here's what I liked:
- Size
- Close proximity wide angle shots (definite plus)
And here's what I didn't like:
- The LCD is grainy... something that seems to be quite common with Kodak cameras
- If you use the zoom while recording a movie, you'll be able to distinctly hear it, regardless of the noise in the movie.
- The skip from the wide angle lens to the regular one while zooming is strange - catches you off guard at first, but there's a setting for this
- The door that secures the SD Card is so flimsy, and I cannot for the life of me understand how that was left like that in the final design
- The flash is a little on the weak end
- The zoom button is soo hard to use, leading to my next point
- It is so easy to mistakenly put your finger in front of the lens while taking a photo
- The battery life is very questionable at this point and only further testing can yield different results
- The photos are not so great, especially with the 23mm where the distortion is a little more on the higher end, even if this is common with such small lenses.
I feel bad coming down so hard on this camera considering the new innovation, but it is what it is. I say wait for version 2 (if any) of this type of camera.13 out of 18 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great looking Camera
by InTheCity on January 24, 2006
Pros: Easy to use, Good image quality, Fast response,
Cons: Sometimes noisy image, only 32mb memory built in.
Summary: The price tag is a little high on this camera, but it's sleek and original design caught my eye immediately. It takes a great picture and the many modes ...
Summary: The price tag is a little high on this camera, but it's sleek and original design caught my eye immediately. It takes a great picture and the many modes provide enough versatility for the average snapshot taker. Quick to turn on, really simple to use and great for impressing your friends.
The only disadvantages for me were the built in memory SD card at 32mb and the none existant
standard USB port. The docking tray provided makes it easy enough to tranfer images, but you must always use it and install the software that comes with. Options would be to buy a new memory card and use a card reader, or simply put up with the docking tray.6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Point and Shoot Wide Angle Camera
by Buzz_Bomb on February 19, 2006
Pros: Super Wide Angle Lens, Easy to use, loads of useful scene functions, in camera stitching
Cons: proprietary batteries, camera does not remember settings
Summary: I originally bought this camera because of the super wide angle lens, the panoramic feature, and the size. My Z740 is simply too big to carry around with me. I ...
Summary: I originally bought this camera because of the super wide angle lens, the panoramic feature, and the size. My Z740 is simply too big to carry around with me. I can drop this camera into my pocket and carry it with me. I also like the fact that the lenses don't protrude from the camera body. This makes it very easy to pull the camera out, turn it on, take a picture, turn it off, and repocket it.
There have been some knocks against the camera for its lack of manual controls, but that is simply not it focus. It is a point and shoot camera and it works very well when used that way.
I do like the blur warning when reviewing pictures, but wish it would tell me the shutter speed or warn me that a picture is likely to blur before I take the picture.
I have also noticed that when using the panorama feature, you need to find definite objects to line up on or you can loose track of where the pictures are suppose to meet. I've wound up with some very interesting pictures because of that. All in all, the panorama feature is very nice given that it is all done in camera, and it is a little tricky to master, but produces spectacular images when done right.
The only thing I don't like about the camera is its proprietary batteries, you can't just buy rechargables and go, you have to order special batteries. I will add that the battery will take a good number of pictures on one charge, enough that the average user will probably not find it a problem. But given the camera's size, I don't really see how they could have fit standard batteries in it.
So overall, for casual point and shoot picture taker it might be the perfect camera, but it will not, nor was designed to, satisfy all the needs of more advanced photographers. It is definitely a great camera in its own right, certainly something more than a gimick.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great panoramic pictures, easy to use, really like the feel
by dmathelin on January 24, 2006
Pros: size, panoramic views
Cons: battery charging
Summary: I was one of the lucky winners of this product at CES. Fell in love with it straight away. Took lots of super photos at the show (seemed difficult to ...
Summary: I was one of the lucky winners of this product at CES. Fell in love with it straight away. Took lots of super photos at the show (seemed difficult to take a bad one) and on the Las Vegas strip. It didn't seem as good however at the night shots. The camera itself had a really nice feel to it and looks good. It was very easy to use. I liked the fact that it didn't have too many buttons! The menu was easy to follow. When the camera was charged, I was up and running taking great photos within 20 mins.
My only really complaint would be the battery charging. I put the battery in the wrong way (easy to do) and was not able to determine from the LEDs as to whether it was charging or not. It seemed the only way to know was to wait an hour to see if the second LED went on (which it didn't .... frustration!).
But easy come, easy go. I left this down in a restaurant and returned 20 minutes later to find it had disappeared. Was devasted as this camera felt good. Waiting anxiously for it to arrive in Europe!3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A Fair Camera
by casualaspect on August 6, 2006
Pros: dual lens, nice menu, ease of use
Cons: grainy lcd, less than perfect picture quality, disgusting software
Summary: The camera has some nice features including the dual lens and has some very nice easy navigation and usage, but as far as viewing the picture on the camera and ...
Summary: The camera has some nice features including the dual lens and has some very nice easy navigation and usage, but as far as viewing the picture on the camera and the picture quality, this simply doesn't make the cut. The lcd is very grainy, but even still when you upload the pictures into the disgusting kodak easyshare software, which by the way has very limited functionality and compatiblity, the picture quality is not very impressing at all.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best of the ultracompacts
by FingerToTheMoon on February 26, 2006
Pros: Great picture quality, tiny, stylish, panoramas, FAST
Cons: Zoom button is kind of small
Summary: This camera is perfect if you're looking for a take-anywhere camera that gives you flexibility in your photo taking and produces great images. The camera is fast, responsive and ...
Summary: This camera is perfect if you're looking for a take-anywhere camera that gives you flexibility in your photo taking and produces great images. The camera is fast, responsive and adjusts very well. Also, while I have read that some find the flash to be weak in dark places (like at clubs and such), I never had this problem. By quickly setting the camera to party mode (an action which takes no time at all) every photo I've taken in a club has been bright and clear with absolutely no focus/blurryness problems.
The panorama feature on the camera is simply amazing. It gives you the ability to create beautiful 180 degree shots (that with image stabilization, also built in, come out well even if you don't have a tripod). It's a beautiful feature that is found in no other ultracompact to date.
That last thing I want to mention is style. For the style conscious this camera will generate a plethora of complements and jealous looks. It's great.
I would suggest this camera to anyone, especially college students, who just wants a point and shoot camera that they can carry everywhere to capture (in high quality) all those small moments that make life pleasurable.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nothing great, not worth it, look for another camera.
by voidbutterflyx on September 27, 2008
Pros: Not a bad design, sleek, neat. Dual lens spiked interest.
Cons: A lot wasn't right nor great about the camera. Image quality was very average. Blurry. Never takes what I really see nor want to see.
Summary: Don't bother buying this camera if you're interested. If you had, change it if you can. If you can't, tough luck like me. Dual lens may sound ...
Summary: Don't bother buying this camera if you're interested. If you had, change it if you can. If you can't, tough luck like me. Dual lens may sound nice, but it doesn't serve any much use. Other than wider area of image, image quality is not good. Blurry even if there's no shaking. A lot of noise and colour doesn't pop.
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Best real estate camera yet.
by jmark1949 on July 21, 2007
Pros: Super wide angle. Exposure compensation easy to use.
Cons: Only pretty good picture quality.
Summary: I'm a real estate appraiser and so a super wide angle is a must. I like this one because it is very small and neither lense moves out beyond ...
Summary: I'm a real estate appraiser and so a super wide angle is a must. I like this one because it is very small and neither lense moves out beyond the camera's body, making it easy to put in my pocket at all times. Picture quality is actually pretty good, but I'm comparing it to my Canon digital slr which is quite a bit better.
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Great wide angle camera
by jraabe on June 2, 2007
Pros: len range is great, burst speed very good, scene modes useful and sharpness very good
Cons: no shutter or apature controls
Summary: For interior and architectural shots this little wonder can't be beat. The fixed focus 23mm equivalent lens is worth the purchase price alone. Then a second lens covers the ...
Summary: For interior and architectural shots this little wonder can't be beat. The fixed focus 23mm equivalent lens is worth the purchase price alone. Then a second lens covers the more traditional 3x zoom out to a moderate telephoto.
With shooting without a flash at low light levels you can set the very quick burst mode to take 3 or 4 quick shots while you hold down the shutter button. This almost always results in one that will be sharper than the others. This is functionally as good as image stabilization (which this camera does not have).
While it is not quite as well made as the best Nikons and Canons, this little camera has been riding in my backpack for several months and has never let me down. It produces very nice photos - almost as good as my big expensive semi-pro Panasonic digital (which now spends most of the time sitting on a shelf).
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Co.
- Part number: 8451676
- Description: The V570 features KODAK RETINA Dual Lens Technology, delivering both ultra wide-angle (23 mm equivalent) and zoom capability (3X optical zoom range) from two professional quality SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH C-VARIOGON Lenses. A lot goes into this little camera. That's because a lot goes into getting a great shot. But no matter what you're shooting, from broad vistas to life in motion, the V570 is simple to use. The V570 is part of the KODAK EASYSHARE System, so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Just press Share. Get shooting right away - the V570 is ready to go.
General
- Product Type Digital camera
- Point-and-shoot highlights With a slim profile of 0.8 in., this camera fits easily into a pocket or purse. A panoramic assist function is provided in this camera, making it ideal for vacation pictures. Having video capture capability adds convenience for the user.
- Weight 0.2 lbs
- Width 4 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 1.9 in
Main Features
- Resolution 5 megapixels
- Sensor resolution 5 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Effective Sensor Resolution 5,000,000 pixels
- Total Pixels 5,360,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
- Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO auto (64-160), ISO 100, ISO 64
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Panning, Back light, Candle, Landscape, Flower, Text, Night portrait, Self-portrait, Sports mode, Snow, Close-up, Fireworks, Panorama assist, Party/indoor, Sunset, Beach, Portrait mode, Museum, Children, Night landscape
- Special effects Black & White, Low color, Sepia, High color, Neutral
- Max Shutter Speed 1/1448 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 8 sec
- Exposure Metering Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
- Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
- Exposure Compensation ?2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- White Balance Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent, Daylight
- Digital video format MPEG-4
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Continuous Shooting Speed 2.3 frames per second
- Color support Color
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG-4 - 640 x 480 - 61 sec - With 32MB card, MPEG-4 - 320 x 208 - 156 sec - With 32MB card
Memory / Storage
- Integrated Memory 32 MB
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 2576 x 1716 : 22 - With 32MB card, JPEG 2576 x 1932 : 19 - With 32MB card, JPEG 2304 x 1728 : 24 dBi - With 32MB card, JPEG 1552 x 1164 : 48 - With 32MB card, JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 30 - With 32MB card
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - F/3.9-4.4
- Lens Manufacturer Schneider-Kreuznach
Lens System (2nd)
- Type Lens - F/2.8
- Special Functions Wide angle
- Focal Lenght Equivalent to 35mm Camera 23mm
- Min Focus Range 31.5 in
- Lens Aperture F/2.8
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec
- Additional Features Cropping an image, USB 2.0 compatibility, DPOF support, Audio recording, MOTION PRINT, PictBridge support, In-camera red-eye removal, Digital noise reduction, Built-in speaker, Blur warning, Direct print, ImageLink support, Digital image rotation, Camera orientation detection, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Histogram display
Camera Flash
- Effective Flash Range 2 ft - 10 ft
- Type Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Auto mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective flash range 2 ft - 10 ft
- Features AF illuminator
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Mounting Built-in
- Resolution 230,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Docking station, 1 x DC power input, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Lens Systems
- Type Zoom lens
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 39 - 117 mm
- Focus adjustment Automatic
- Min Focus Range 23.6 in
- Macro Focus Range 5-70cm
- Lens Aperture F/3.9-4.4
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Features Built-in lens shield
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case Case
- Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
- Included Accessories Carrying strap, Docking station insert, Photo frame dock
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
System Requirements for PC Connection
- System Requirements Details Windows XP - 128 MB - 200 MB, MacOS X 10.2.3 or later - 128 MB - 200 MB, Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME - 64 MB - 200 MB
- Hardware Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME - 64 MB, Windows XP - 128 MB, MacOS X 10.2.3 or later - 128 MB
- Min hard drive 200 MB
- Operating system MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98, MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X 10.2.3 - 10.2.8, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later, MS Windows 98 SE
- Peripherals USB port, SVGA monitor, CD-ROM drive
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 720 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
- Type 1 year warranty, - Limited warranty
- Full contract period 1 year
Software
- Type Kodak EasyShare, Drivers & Utilities
Product series
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Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Co.
Specs: Ultracompact, 5 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display