"The Kodak EasyShare Z650 Zoom updates the previous Z740 with a 6.1 megapixel sensor, a two-inch LCD, live histogram and three more Scene modes. It features the same 10x optical zoom lens in a mini-SLR form factor with that provides a full range of exposure modes and EasyShare simplicity. The only thing missing from this $349.95 package is image stabilization.

The utility of the 10x Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon zoom lens is enhanced by the inclusion full Manual mode with both Aperture and Shutter Priority options whose options are easily manipulated with the small joystick on the back panel. Auto mode is complemented by Program and 17 Scene modes. Scene modes include Children, Party, Beach, Flower, Fireworks, Snow, Backlight, Close Up, Night Portrait, Landscape, Night Landscape, Museum/Manner, Text, Self Portrait, Portrait, Sport, and Night.

Shutter speeds range from eight seconds to 1/1,000 sec. with Auto ISO spanning 80-160 and selectable ISO offering 80, 100, 200, 400 and 800. Flash range extends to 16 feet at wide angle with Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Fill and Off modes.

Movie mode, which writes QuickTime MPEG-4, is restricted to only 11 fps at 640x480 or 20 fps at 320x240, suggesting this is really a still camera. As such, it includes 32-MB internal memory with an SD card slot for more storage. Let's take a closer look at what you can do with the Z650." You can read the full review here.