Price: $119.95
(as of Jun 25, 2024 12:21:47 UTC – Details)
KODAK PIXPRO FZ55 Friendly Zoom digital camera (Black),…
Customers say
Customers like the ease of use, weight and compactness of the digital camera. They mention that it’s easy to carry around, the menu choices are easy to ascertain and the photos turn out cute. They appreciate the value for money. However, some customers differ on quality, performance, and image quality.
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Lucy –
Great value
Was looking for a cheap digicam and this definitely serves its purpose. Good battery life, great flash photos, decent non flash photos, very user friendly.
For those saying the battery life is bad, I would just recommend that upon getting the camera follow the directions and charge for 4+ hours before first use, this makes the biggest impact on electronics battery life. I have not had this camera die on me yet and I’ve used it a good bit.
If you want the digi cam look but don’t want to do the research and go out of your way to get a vintage one, this is your camera. But do take into consideration it is a fairly cheap camera. I was gifted a canon power shot sd630 after I got this and it’s photos are far more what I was wanting, but I’m glad I have this as my back up.
BookboyPA –
Great camera for international travel!
I purchased the Kodak pixPro FZ55 for several reasons: a) I needed a smaller camera that took up less space in my luggage and/or travel backpack; b) used Li-ion rechargeable batteries that could be charged either in the camera or in a small charger; c) took good photos, day or night, of people, buildings, and scenery; d) took good video using 32 or 64 GB SD cards; and e) cost less than $150.00 (for a point and shoot camera!). I received my camera in three working days, opened the box, read the instruction manual, charged the battery (comes partially charged), and put the camera through its paces for a week.
Likes and Dislikes: Look at the comparison photo of my “normal-sized” DSLR with carrying strap and regular lens, and the Kodak next to it. Camera fits in my hand. When I travel internationally, usually eight to ten days, I do not use checked luggage; I use only a backpack carry-on that actually fits in the overhead without being offensive to fellow passengers. To do that, the choice in cameras is obvious. Why not just use my cell phone? Because of the increasing number of folks who have lost ’em, dropped ’em, or had ’em stolen. Camera setup using on-screen prompts easy to understand and follow, menu choices easy to ascertain and follow too. Camera takes good photos outdoors as seen in several of the other photos. Zoom (telephoto) capability is average, as seen by the two photos with the white building and vehicles in the distance. Camera doesn’t compensate well when too much light is coming in as seen in one photo with bright vegetation and tree shadows, but that can be adjusted with better technique and composition. Macro photos tend to be “flat”, as seen in one photo, but I expected that without f-stop adjustments or using a tripod. Again, use of better technique would probably help. Also need to think about space and weight in the travel bag.
Zoom is smooth with normal low buzzing sound found in higher-priced point and shoot cameras. LCD screen is small, but I expected that because of the overall smallness of the camera. For me, I can still see the screen image fine. Indoor photos with flash are passable, but one must be close to subject due to reduced flash output. Flash turns “on” and “off” easily. Timer works well, 2s &10s delay with audible beep when ready to shoot. Use caution and a careful touch when opening the camera to insert or retrieve SD card and/or battery located in same slot, and check that camera is OFF when trying to access the port, located on the bottom corner.
dusty counters –
Smile!!!
I have to say that overall this little camera is good. There is a definite lag between pressing the button to take a photo and hearing the click which means it has happened. Be sure you allow yourself a little extra time before moving the camera. The photos are pretty good/sharp/clear. I have not printed any. I would have preferred a written book of instructions as opposed to a downloaded version. I’m not sure that this camera is any better than the cheaper “kid” cameras. I went with it because of the brand name. It is good for nonprofessional results, a starter camera, or to use until you decide if you want a better camera or a phone with an amazing camera built in. I have used it to take oddball photos of things that most people would not notice and it has worked ok for those. Again, the lag in pressing the button and taking the picture is a bit annoying. Make sure when you order any accessories that they are for this model.
Beth –
Easy to Use, Horrible Picture Quality
I purchased this to replace an old Sony Cybershot, and I had to return it. It is cute, lightweight, and super easy to use right out of the box, but the picture quality is horrible. I took the same picture with my old Sony Cybershot and this camera, and the picture from this camera was somehow both pixelated and fuzzy. The zoom feature does not seem to work properly and produce clear photos. Even though I’m not a professional photographer, I want pictures of family vacations to look halfway decent and this does not do that. I think that I got better pictures with an iPhone 6.
Overall, if you want decent photos, don’t buy this – the picture quality is atrocious.
willglue –
Crisp pics, great price!
Surprised by the quality & love the price! It’s loads of fun bringing a digital camera along to capture memories– much more tactile than a smartphone camera. I originally was looking into getting a Canon Powershot, but those can be around $300 (ouch) This price is great, the camera is slim and portable, and the pictures come out clear. Battery seems to last a while, too. Overall, very happy with this purchase! (btw all of these pictures are without flash but the flash works great too)
Evie –
Absolutely beautiful camera
The quality of the images is so good especially for the price of the camera, but I am also partial to loving Kodak cameras. The battery life is considerably good for only needing to charge an hour to be fully charged. The battery usually lasts me a full 2-3 days of taking photos on and off before I need to charge it again. There is a gorgeous glow to the photos taken in direct sunlight and the flash is perfect for nighttime photos; I would suggest, however, that the user keeps the flash on auto because the camera usually knows best lighting wise. Overall the performance of this camera is great and I absolutely love mine!
Chloe DeGraves –
THIS IS THE BEST DIGI IVE BOUGHT
I love this digital camera it takes the best quality photos for not a bad price I reccomend this camera to anyone who has been wanting a digi but doesn’t want to spend 1000s of dollars such good quality
Sarai V. –
Easy to use camera
Simple camera and user friendly. The battery life does last a while. You can use it all day and the battery will last. After transporting the images to my phone the pictures look good and pretty clear.
Caitlyn North –
Amazing camera! I was searching for digital cameras and this one has good reviews. It also came pretty fast. I’m in love with it. Looks just like the photos.
Claudia Santos –
Câmera maravilhosa!
Elisabeth H. –
die kleine cam kann einiges, jedoch sind manche bilder verwackelt weil man sie kaum ruhig halten kann
aber insgesamt macht sie sehr schöne bilder in guten farben, und wegen ihrer größe und gewicht ideal für die hosen-oder handtasche
Hrishi –
good camera. quick shipping. truly appreciate fast delivery from the seller.
Pup –
Does everything you want in a compact unit