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Kodak V1073 and V1273

Author Cliff Smith
Published 19th Aug 2008
Manufacturer Kodak
Price £130 for V1073, £190 for V1273
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Build Quality Score 8 for Build Quality
Features Score 6 for Features
Image Quality Score 7 for Image Quality
Value Score 8 for Value
Overall Score 7 for Overall
Kodak V1073 and V1273
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A range of general test shots are shown over the next two pages. In some cases, the full size image has been reduced for bandwidth purposes, and a crop taken from the original full resolution image has been placed below it to show the overall image quality. Some other pictures may be clicked to view the original full-size image.

All test shots are from the V1273.





Here's the usual detail test shot of the West Window of Exeter Cathedral, for you to compare with other cameras. See below for a full res crop, or click to see the whole picture.





Although the level of detail looks very good, it is over-sharpened and over-compressed.





The Schneider-Kreuznach lens performs well, producing only a little barrel distortion.





Centre sharpness is excellent...





...and corner sharpness isn't too bad either, only dropping off in the far corners.



 

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Comment andersemanuel said on 20th August 2008

Would be nice with a review on the movie mode. As this is the big difference compared to other cameras.
panasonic fx35, TZ5 and sanyo hd800 is the competition
the bes... more

Comment Beowulff said on 20th August 2008

If nothing else, at last Kodak have binned the ubiquitous, space-wasting and seldom-used "SHARE" button! Nice looking cameras... shame about their IQ though. Kodak coul... more

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