For over 100 years, it was stated mission of the company to put Kodak photography to the masses. One of his first advertising slogans was “You press the button, we do the rest.” That philosophy do photography as simple and accessible as possible continues today in society a wide range of cameras digital compacts, which currently consists of 28 models spread over four rounds. Most of the controls simplified functionality, easy to use and user-friendly features automatic functions such as direct printing and downloading docks. Kodak Even in more sophisticated models Up zoom Z-series are relatively straightforward; today camera, the EasyShare Z1085 IS is an excellent example in this regard.

The Z1085 is a 10.0-megapixel compact camera with a 5x stabilized optical zoom lens, a 2.5-inch LCD monitor and 230k options exposure manually, and is currently available directly from the website of Kodak to € 149.99 , although it is so new that few other shops propose yet. There are surprisingly few cameras that meet this specification. Given his body in plastic, AA batteries and zoom more tempting comparison is something Canon PowerShot of the series, such as the 8-megapixel, 6x zoom IS A720 (£ 155), but a better fit would be the Panasonic DMC - LZ10 (£ 170) or the Samsung S1050 (£ 150).

The Z1085 is a device small enough, but it is certainly not ultra-compact. To take account of the pair of AA batteries and 5x zoom lens, plastic body measures 89.5 × 64.3 × 39 mm, and weighs 164 g vacuum, or more than 210g with batteries and the card . The general form is high and thick, with a handful on the right that is bigger it must be to hold the batteries. The Schneider-Kreuznach also protrudes from the camera body, and the result is a size and shape that is a little big to sit comfortably in your pocket.

Despite the plastic construction, construction quality is good. There are a few spots on the body that feel a little flexible, but it generally feels quite rugged. The battery can pop open hatch with a little encouragement, your batteries falling on the floor, but the card has a separate hatch solid metal hinge. The control buttons are mounted, but they feel soft and rather insensitive, lacking the positive click that I prefer.