Digital Trends

Kodak EasyShare One October 31st, 2005 | by David Elrich

Welcome to the brave new world of Wi-Fi digital cameras. And no matter what Kodak says it’s not for faint-hearted but someone who’s very comfortable working with wireless networks. I have to confess even I called the very helpful hotline to work out some issues (1-800-23-KODAK ext 12). Still the EasyShare One is the start of something very new in consumer digital imaging with Nikon and Canon following in its footsteps. And we’re sure others will follow in the years ahead. Kodak is to be highly praised for trying to cut through the Wi-Fi gobbledegook and making the camera as simple to use as possible. Although I would love to see some improvements on the camera side and a lower price, Kodak is to be commended for taking this wireless leap. 

• Relatively easy-to-use Wi-Fi camera
• Takes solid images, especially outdoors
• Excellent 3-inch touch-screen LCD
• 16 scene modes
• Stores up to 1,500 images 

• Expensive
• Only 4MP resolution
• Poor battery life
• No AF Assist lamp