First out with a less than flattering Kodak EasyShare Z650 First Impressions Review is none other than DigitalCameraInfo.com

You will recall the 6.1-megapixel camera offers photographers greater control through its professional-quality SCHENIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON 10X optical zoom lens, KODAK Color Science image processing chip, large 2.0-inch, high-resolution indoor/outdoor LCD screen, and live histogram.

But wait, their review doesn’t sound good. Read on…

“Kodak apparently strained to hit its price point with the EasyShare Z650, leaving out image stabilization and skimping on the LCD in favor of the lavish electronic viewfinder. We think that the real problem with the camera is its lack of custom white balance – the only piece missing from a very good manual control implementation.

Still, the fundamental impression we take away from the Kodak EasyShare Z650 is one of sharp, low noise images, good color, and a very straightforward user interface. So far it looks promising; check back to see if further testing results seal the deal.”