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Kodak EasyShare V550 Review
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Review Summary
Reader Score: 9.17 (out of 10)
The EasyShare V550 ($400) and it's sibling, the V530 ($350), mark Kodak's entry into the "stylish and compact" category. I suppose you could throw the EasyShare ONE into the mix, but it still not shipped as of this writing, and it's going to be on the expensive side. Both of the V-series cameras have a 5 Megapixel CCD, 3X zoom lens, AF-assist lamp, and a VGA movie mode. The V530 has a 2.0" LCD display and no optical viewfinder while the V550 has a 2.5" screen and an optical viewfinder. The V530 comes in your choice of four colors - pink, red, black, and silver - while the V550 comes in only two: silver and black. The V530 is a little smaller, as well.
There's a ton of competition in this category, so the V550 has its work cut out for it. Find out how it performed in our review!
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Other Reviews For This Model
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| Photoxels |
9.75 |
08-15-05 |
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| The Kodak EasyShare V550 Zoom is basically a P&S digital camera that gives well exposed, vivid and sharpened images straight out of the camera. Though it allows some manual adjustments, I wouldn't count on them too much because they are limited. Add the optional Printer Dock Series 3 printer and you have One-Touch facility in printing 4x6 in. prints in the convenience of your home. |
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| LetsGoDigital |
9.67 |
09-18-05 |
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| The Kodak EasyShare V550 is a good camera offering true value for its money. Excellent image quality, simple operation and easy to carry around with you. The EasyShare V550 is not yet perfect, but which camera is? It's mainly details where the EasyShare V550 drops a stitch. In general it's an attractive digital camera, not only because of its appearance. The users of the EasyShare V550 benefit to the fullest from the EasyShare concept. It's a strong concept, but still leaving room for improvement. We're not overwhelmed and uncritical but the Kodak EasyShare V 550 is definitely an excellent choice for the starting photographer, or it will serve greatly as a second camera added to the rest of your photographic equipment. |
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| DCViews |
9.20 |
10-22-05 |
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| As one of the tiniest cameras Kodak have ever produced, the 5-megapixel EasyShare V550 is the top of the line in their Pocket Series cameras. Slimmer than a deck of cards with the jacks and queens taken out, this extremely pocketable camera sports an all-glass Schneider Kreuznach 36-108mm (equiv.) 3x optical zoom lens with aspheric elements, a huge 2.5-inch LCD screen, VGA movie mode and 17 (!) scene modes. All this in a stylish package that is extremely user-friendly and versatile and could prove to be a strong competitor for other compact manufacturers. |
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| Megapixel |
8.60 |
08-05-05 |
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| The Kodak EasyShare V550 camera is one of a new series of camera, which like the LS series before it, offers high quality finishing and construction. The V550 is currently the top model of two V-series cameras, providing a 5 megapixel image resolution, a 3X optical zoom and a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor. |
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| Trusted Reviews |
8.20 |
09-29-05 |
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| "The Kodak EasyShare V550 is a stylish, well made and technically impressive camera, with excellent performance and exceptionally good image quality. Both the camera and the supplied software are very easy to use, making this a good choice for a demanding first-time buyer, or as a second camera for an experienced user. It is a little more expensive than some of its competition, but hopefully the price will drop over the next few weeks. This could be the camera that gives Kodak the market share it's been waiting for." |
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| Digital Camera Review |
7.22 |
08-10-05 |
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| "The Kodak EasyShare V550 is a very well-designed, stylish, ultra-compact,
and surprisingly capable five-megapixel digicam. The nifty looking (flat,
thin, retro black and chrome) V550 makes it easy for anyone and everyone to
take great pictures and it's small enough to be slipped into the back pocket
of a pair of designer jeans or dropped into a chic little clutch. Ergonomics
are amazingly good for such a tiny camera with logically placed controls and
one of the best user interfaces of any ultra-compact digital camera
currently available. The V550 not only looks good, it is a genuinely capable
digital camera that produces consistently super images by providing users
with a well thought out array of easy to access picture perfecting tweaks
and adjustments." |
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| Pocket-Lint |
7.00 |
10-28-05 |
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| Overall the Kodak V550 is a smart little model that is easy to use and takes good pictures. We especially liked the scene mode shortcuts on the top of the model. What's the catch? Well the docking station doesn't look that robust and we get the feeling that after a couple of months you may be having to buy another as the camera connects to a socket that is raised above the main base.
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| Imaging-Resource |
6.00 |
08-07-05 |
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| Kodak's EasyShare digital cameras have consistently proved to be among the easiest to use of any I've tested, and the Kodak V550 is no exception. Its fully automatic exposure control performs surprisingly well in a wide variety of conditions, requiring less exposure adjustment or tweaking than do most competing models. For more difficult shooting conditions, a wide range of preset "Scene" modes extend the camera's capabilities nicely. The 5.0-megapixel CCD captures high resolution images, with plenty of detail to make good-looking 11x14 prints, and a handful of helpful tools such as the Blur Warning, Motion Image Stabilization, and automatic Red-Eye correction are very welcome additions. |
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| PC Magazine |
6.00 |
12-01-05 |
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| The Kodak EasyShare V550 is very similar in looks and performance to its smaller, slightly less expensive brother, the V530, which is our Editors' Choice for inexpensive ultracompacts. The V550 has a larger LCD, includes a small viewfinder, and costs about $50 more, but those are about the only differences. Whether that's an easy sell or not depends on your shooting preferences.
The Kodak EasyShare V550 is an excellent performer and a good buy, especially if you're willing to shell out $50 more than the price of theV530's for a viewfinder and a large LCD. If you have a bit more to spend, the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital Elph takes better pictures, but for most users the V550 offers a great mix of value and performance. |
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| CNET Reviews |
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09-04-05 |
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| With its ice-blue indicator lights and included flying-saucer-shaped dock, the 5-megapixel Kodak EasyShare V550 brings some much-needed style to Kodak's line of point-and-shoot cameras. Equipped with friendly features, the V550 will appeal to those who want portability and simplicity wrapped in an attractive package. |
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