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Camera Test: Kodak EasyShare V610

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Certified Test Results


Distortion: 38–114mm lens: Visible barrel (0.44%) at 38mm; Slight pincushion (0.20%) at 114mm.

  • 130–380mm lens: Slight barrel (0.19%) at 130mm; Imperceptible pincushion (0.10%) at 380mm.
  • Noise: 38-114mm lens: Low at ISO 64 (1.7), Moderately Low at ISO 100 (2.0) and 200 (2.0), Low at ISO 400 (1.9), and Moderate at ISO 800.
  • 130-380mm lens: Low at ISO 64 (1.7) Moderately Low at ISO 100 (2.1), Low at ISO 200 (1.6), Moderate at ISO 400 (2.5) and ISO 800 (2.9)
  • Color Accuracy: 38-114mm: Extremely High (Average Delta E: 9.15, ISO 64 AWB), 130-380mm: Extremely High (Average Delta E: 8.21, ISO 64 AWB)
  • Resolution: 38-114: Very High at ISO 64 (1393), ISO 100 (1390), and ISO 200 (1328), Acceptable at ISO 400 (1173), Unacceptable at ISO 800 (1093)
  • 130-380: Very High at ISO 64 (1416), ISO 100 (1398), ISO 200 (1420), and ISO 400 (1333), High at ISO 800 (1228).
  • AF speed: Exceptionally fast for a compact under very bright conditions at wide angle. AF slows noticeably, even with AF assist beam, under indoor and dim conditions, especially at telephoto.
  • Video: 640x480 with mono sound at 30 fps to capacity of the card.
  • CIPA battery life rating: 135 shots, 50 percent with flash.
  • Imaging: 6.1MP (2832x2128). Lens: 38–114mm (equiv.) f/3.9–4.4, 130–380mm (equiv.) f/4.8 for combined 10X zoom range, 4X digital zoom. LCD: 2.8-in.
  • Storage: 32MB internal memory, SD/MMC card slot. JPEG format, PictBridge enabled, proprietary Li-ion rechargeable battery. Size/weight: 4.4x2.2x0.9 in., 6 oz with card and battery.
  • Street price: $410.
  • In the box: Battery, charger cord, strap, case, A/V and USB cables, insert for camera and printer docks, software (Kodak EasyShare browser and editing).
  • For info: www.kodak.com; 800-235-6325.

    WHAT'S HOT:
    • Incredibly slim and stylish package.
    • In-camera panorama stitch.
    • Built-in BlueTooth

    WHAT'S NOT:
    • Lenses prone to flare.
    • No image stabilization for stills.
    • Subpar resolution at higher ISOs.

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