Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX

Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX
Super zoom Super zoom
April, 2011

Summary Kodak Z990 MAX

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Score Snapsort rank
Among similar cameras #11 of 32
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Specifications Key specs
Zoom Help 30x Screen size Help 3.0"
Aperture Help f/2.8 Screen resolution Help 460k dots
Wide angle Help 28 mm Movie format Help 1080p @ 30fps
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Pros

The Kodak Z990 MAX vs other recent digicams

Zoom Huge zoom Help
30x
Image stabilization Image stabilization Help
Lens
Sensor type CMOS Sensor Help
Better in low light
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Macro focus Good macro Help
1 cm
Viewfinder Doesn't use battery, see more detail Help
Digital
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps
Light sensitivity Good maximum light sensitivity Help
6,400 ISO
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Help
Better editing

Cons

The Kodak Z990 MAX vs other recent digicams

Touch screen No touch screen Help
More buttons
Sensor size Slightly smaller than average sensor Help
1/2.5" 6.1x4.5mm
3D Doesn't take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Thickness Thick Help
3.7"
Size Quite large Help
Professional size 124x86x93 mm
Announced Old Help
April, 2011
Weight Very heavy Help
589 g

The Kodak Z990 MAX vs other recent super zooms

True resolution Lower true resolution Help
9.6 MP
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
Popularity Not so popular Help
Among snapsort users
Wide angle Poor wide angle lens Help
28 mm
Screen flips out Fixed screen Help
Less flexible
External flash No external flash Help
Less expandable

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Discussion What do you think about the Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX?

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Avatar for ktowng ktowng (5:04 PM, April 30, 2012)
I purchased the Z990 last week. Before making my purchase, I checked the many reviews on-line, including this article and the user comments that follow. I was aware of the bugs that many have posted about, but was also aware of the firmware update available from Kodak. I tried the camera out of the box and noticed immediately some of the problems that people have listed such as slow response times. After downloading the firmware update, all of these problems were gone and I couldn't be happier with the camera. The update takes about 5 minutes to complete and is fairly easy to do. Go to Kodak's web-site and follow the instructions. Basically, download the update to your memory card, put it in the camera and wait for it to load. Once it is loaded, delete the firmware file from your card and it is good to go. For the price I paid ($199 Cdn.) I could not ask for more. The zoom is great and the camera is quite easy to operate.
 
Mandylr (9:41 PM, April 08, 2012)
If you want to buy a nice camera that takes quick shots DO NOT BUY THIS ONE!!!!!! So much of a delay I hate it
 
Mandylr (9:33 PM, April 08, 2012)
Hi
I hate this camera too.
Every time I try and take a pic I miss it because it takes so long !!!!!!! I think Mine will be going in the Bin
 
Gene (3:01 PM, March 04, 2012)
It is a good basics tool as it has manual mode where you canlearn about aperture, shutter speed and exposure, it is only a tool, good pictures depend on your ability: learn arts, compsition, watch other's pictures. Enjoy.
 
Gabecaban (7:01 AM, February 28, 2012)
I just got the z990 and I am a beginner when it comes to photography. I love taking photos. So, the question is, did I make a good choice on buying this camara as a to start to learn to take professional pictures?
 
Un français (1:35 AM, February 06, 2012)
Cet appareil surprend par la qualité des photos prises dans de mauvaises qualités d'éclairage. Avant celui-ci, j'avais le dx6490, z1012is, z981. Des appareils solides que j'ai offert au fur et à mesure de me achats. Des appareils qui fonctionnent toujours bien. Kodak est solide... Si j'avais un peit reproche à formuler à l'encontre du Max, c'est la disparition des différentes options de scènes (musée, texte) et la lampe de l'autofocus qu'il est difficile de cacher quand je veux photographier discrètement... 
 
Viawolf (4:03 PM, January 01, 2012)
What is a firmware update and how do you apply it to the camera?
 
Pohlkat77 (3:27 AM, December 19, 2011)
do a firmware update to fix software bugs and the camera will perform better
 
Inder7056128 (2:16 PM, December 11, 2011)
Hi Snapsort,

I am a hell lot confused between Nikon P500 and Kodak Z990.
please suggest. 
 
Pjmarcel (9:30 AM, November 30, 2011)
The camera came out to the market with some software bugs but since I´ve done the last firmware update (1.12, November) the camera is faster and more reliable. So I am very pleased with it, especially macro, night and low light shots where I get very good pictures..
 
Pjmarcel (9:59 AM, November 26, 2011)
This camera takes very good pictures...but it came out to the market with some bugs..but if you download the latest Kodak  firmware (1.12) it gets faster and the main bugs are solved... a very good investment if you re looking for a good zoom camera and nice low light pics....
 
Ryanotr77 (10:10 PM, October 29, 2011)
I hate this camera. It is horribly slow at everything. It is so slow to preview or delete pictures. But worst of all, it never seems to take the picture whenI actually press the button to shoot. And it takes forever before you can take the next picture. My last camera was a kodak z612, which I LOVED. I thought this would be as good, but it has been a HUGE disapointment. We take pictures of our kids mostly and we have missed so many shots. It is pure frustration evertime we try to use this camera. I will probably never by another kodak again.
 
Hapal (2:48 AM, August 18, 2011)
No, it does not. it functions as a good grip.
 
Hapali (7:58 AM, August 08, 2011)
If Zoom was the only criteria, telescopes would win every time so putting Nikon p500 at #1 since it has a 36X zoom seems a little premature. Hold Nikon in your hand and you'll feel holding a toy camera! image stabilization is poor and photo quality is not impressive. Fuji HS20 is a better choice at#1 and Sony HS100v is right behind it in photo quality and Kodak Z990 should be#3. Set the price range at $299 or less and then Kodak is unequivocal #1 winner. Panasonic FZ100 is very good as well but has a moderately weaker lens.
 
Hapali (7:37 AM, August 08, 2011)
Sometimes I wonder if snapsort reevaluate their decision making process when ranks cameras?!
Canon SX30 is #3 ?!!!
2.7" LCD with 230K resolution, only 720p movies, CCD sensor with ISO of only 1600, low image quality in every professional reviews, no RAW shooting mode, and on top of all a hefty $400 price tag!
Compare that with the $250 Kodak Z990 which wins in all those categories above and is #8 !!!
let's be fair a little for a change?!
 
Pannatornk (1:06 AM, May 29, 2011)
Overview good, but no fast respond in scn mode and very slow for deleting photo
 
Bashar Yassin (8:10 PM, April 19, 2011)
Yes , it does .
 
Avatar for erda çelik erda çelik (9:21 PM, April 14, 2011)
has it mechanical zoom like HS-10? it seems like a mechanical in photo