• Kodak V1073

    Kodak V1073

    Sudeep Naik, Jun 16, 2008 1822 hrs IST

    The new Kodak V1073 is high on looks and performance. But can it hold up to the Canon SX100IS?

    Looks, Build quality, Touchscreen interface, Smart Mode, HD movie capture, Good image saturation and skin tones, sharp pictures, 32MB in-built memory.

    No bundled A/V cable, Poor LCD performance in daylight, Battery life, ISO 6400 and ISO 8000 modes don't help at all.

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Battery Life

The Kodak V1073 uses a proprietary KLIC-7004 (1000 mAh) Li-Ion rechargeable battery that can be charged using the charger provided in the bundle. We were able to shoot about 160 shots with minimum flash usage and about 140 shots with average flash usage, along with some fiddling around with the menu.



Considering that the KLIC 7004 is a 1000 mAh battery, these figures seem to be too small but we think it's the 3-inch LCD and the constant need for using the touchscreen menu that is responsible. Given that Kodak cameras' propensity for battery-draining is well-known, a second battery pack wouldn't be a bad idea.

Conclusion

The Kodak V1073 is available for Rs. 13,999 with a 1-year warranty. The price seems just right for a compact camera that combines killer looks, touch-screen interface with loads of features that allow you to shoot in almost any condition. Also, it shoots better pictures than the V1273.

If you're looking for an easy-to-use camera that'll shoot good quality images, this is the one for you. But don't expect too much on the video quality front. But if you're looking for something a little more adventurous in a similar budget, the Canon SX100IS is something you'll definitely like.

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,scotland, on Sep 22, 2008 07:37 PM
nice
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kshitij
,karnal, on Oct 02, 2008 03:04 PM
5455655
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,scotland, on Sep 22, 2008 07:39 PM
good
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,delhi, on Sep 22, 2008 07:35 PM
nice
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MANOJ KUMAR
,KANCHIPURAM, on Aug 31, 2008 04:23 PM
YOUR PRODUCTS ARE BEST AND CHEAP
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vijayshimla
,Shimla 171001, on Jun 17, 2008 08:07 AM
A camera with 37-111mm optical zoom is do nothing- neither wide enough nor tele enough. Better to go with a far superior Sony W-150 with a 30-120mm zoom- at least with a w-i-i-d -e 30mm lens capable of taking indoor groups and with a 400 photo battery life !! costs same and is far far superior to this Kodak clunker.
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Angel
,Heaven, on Jun 17, 2008 10:56 AM
I agree with you Vijayshimla Sony camera rocks..
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