Suhit Gupta
01-24-2006, 10:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011903kodakp880review.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011903kodakp880review.asp</a><br /><br /></div><i>"In August 2005 Kodak announced a new class of 'advanced digital cameras' with the introduction of the P series, which it hopes will provide an alternative to entry-level DSLRs. The first two models are the EasyShare P850 (reviewed December 2005), and the camera on review here, the EasyShare P880. The 8 megapixel P880 offers a fairly unique mix of features, due in no small part to the wideangle 24-140mm equivalent 5.8x zoom. Throw in raw capture, full photographic control and a 2.5-inch screen and you have what - on paper - looks like a very compelling mix of features, though with a price tag of just under $600 it needs to impress if it's going to provide a real alternative to a digital SLR."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/3q_001.jpg" /><br /><br />The 8 megapixel P880 offers a fairly unique mix of features, including a wideangle 24-140mm equivalent 5.8x zoom. Throw in raw capture, full photographic control and a 2.5-inch screen and you have what - on paper - looks like a very compelling mix of features. Unfortunately, it doesn't get rated very highly by DPreview.com. For example, it seems to get hit on its flimsy design, its slow focus and its slow RAW and TIFF writing. Read the extensive review to find out lots more.