09.04.06
Kodak EasyShare P880 Review
Digital Photography Review
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,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. Let’s find out if the P880 lives up to its promise, starting with a quick run-down of the key selling points: Fast f/2.8 24???140 mm wide-angle lens, 8.0 MP sensor, Advanced video features, Hot shoe flash connector and PC flash sync, Program, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual, custom modes, Proprietary RAW file format and Histogram technology with highlight and shadow clipping.