Product Summary
7.2
out of 10View score
The bad: Average image quality; some controls clumsy to use; few manual controls.
The bottom line: The equivalent of a fixed-focal-length 23mm super-wide-angle lens coupled with a second, narrower 3x zoom gives the dual-lens ultracompact Kodak EasyShare V570 extra versatility, whether shooting indoors or creating three-shot panoramas.
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6.5
out of 10CNET Asia Review
The typical ultracompact digital camera often has your back up against a wall when equipped with a wide-angle that affords no better than the equivalent of a 35mm-to-39mm view. Eastman Kodak has a better idea: Including a second, ultrawide 23mm (35mm-camera equivalent) fixed-focal-length lens that broadens your viewpoint when faced with tight spots or breathtaking panoramas. The stylish Kodak EasyShare V570 mates this wide-angle lens with a separate 39mm-to-117mm 3x zoom lens. Each lens has its own sensor, thanks to a folded optical path that accommodates a 5-megapixel pair. The ultrawide lens is the perfect complement for the V570's in-camera panorama-stitching feature, which can capture a full 180-degree vista with only three shots.
Unfortunately, only average picture quality, a lack of manual controls, and a few ergonomic glitches take some of the shine off the V570's innovation luster. And the camera doesn't really offer the 5x optical zoom capability that Kodak claims; in our book, this is a 3x zoom camera with a supplemental wide-angle lens. But those who fall in love with this ultracompact's wide view, high-quality 2.5-inch LCD, 22 automatic scene modes, and included USB dock will probably be happy to overlook its shortcomings.
Design
![]() We found it easy to confuse these little buttons on top of the camera. | |
With the V570's dual Schneider-Kreuznach C-Variogon lens configuration, the optics remain recessed in the camera, behind a retracting silver cover that also shields the focus assist lamp. The ultrawide lens gets the upper bunk on the front, while the 3x zoom takes the lower. A prism behind the front element of each lens deflects incoming light toward the right (when viewing the camera from the front), where additional optics focus the image onto separate 1/2.5-inch CCDs.
![]() The vertical zoom pad and mini joystick navigator sit to the right of the LCD. | |
There's one problem with the system: A parallax change when switching from one lens to the other. At relatively close distances, the framed area alters noticeably when the digital zoom takes you from one lens to the other.
![]() On the left side of the back panel are the speaker; a flash-ready light; flash mode, Delete, and Review buttons; and Kodak's signature Share key, for marking photos to email, print, or store in the on-camera Favorites folder. | |
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User Reviews
There are better ones in the market for that price.
Dec 2, 2006Rating: 5 out of 10 (Average)
Pros: Wide lens, panorama function
Cons: Short battery life, no anit-shake, awkward controls, average picture quality.
Opinion:
Battery life on this camera is very short comapred to its competitors. Such a small camera with no anti-shake is a big big minus. Pictures resolution is not very good as well. The only plus point is the panorama function.
Great ultrawide!
Feb 21, 2006Rating: 8 out of 10 (Excellent)
Pros: Great ultrawide shots; generally good quality photos when printed out
Cons: Weak flash, short battery life
Opinion:
The V570's photo quality is in the class of most ultracompact in its class. When printed on 4Rs, they look decent with well-saturated colors though the flash and battery life could do better. Some bugs when stopping playback of video and returning to shoot mode. Camera hangs.






