Customer Reviews

Kodak P20 Zoom Flash for P850, P880 and P712 Digital Cameras

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I actually have a very nice flash for an older Nikon camera, but it wouldn't "talk" to my Kodak P850, so I purchased this flash. I have been very happy with the operation of the flash so far. It has more power than the camera's built-in flash, supports auotmatic zoom and power level. You also can change the settings manually. The only issue I have had with the flash is that it is lacking features. It works just fine as a simple flash, and works with the camera settings, but is missing some professional modes and features like a remote flash function. However, it does the job well for the price, and will work with your Kodak camera.

This flash is perfect for one shoot, just point and it will review all the settings in the kodak p880 camera and it make all the adjustment to take the perfect photo. The problem? it uses just 2 batteries and sometimes (depends on the light conditions) it take 10 or 15 sec. to be ready again. It can be no problem if you just take one picture, but if you have to take a "back up" picture to people waiting for your action, maybe is a big time problem.

I am very impressed with this flash and the excellent way the camera controls it. Inside it zooms to match the lens-view, which is a very impressive feature. The exposure together with the flash is dead-on with my P880 which also lets me use the built-in flash for a little extra fill ! The recycle time is also great for a flash that only uses 2 batteries.

I believe it is based on the Sunpak PZ-40X series flash that is made for non-Kodak cameras. Compared to that and other manufactures flash pricing, the full mrsp is pretty decent and the current pricing is a great deal!

While this is not marketed as a professional equipment, it will enable you to create top-notch indoor flash photos. You may consider getting a Sto-fen Omnibounce for it that will enable you to diffuse the light a little bit for bounce situations.

What else to say? This unit works nicely. It uses 2 AA-size batteries and is a nice performer. I use it with my P712 Kodak camera and it adds the extra punch I need for photo shoots of, of all things, belly dance competitions.

My only nit to bring up is that the battery orientation could be made a bit clearer with some improved symbols somehow to prevent putting in the batteries wrong. The battery cover is also a bit tight to get on, but once you get used to it, things are A-ok. I did put a little red dot in the compartment to indicate the battery orientation to make sure things are always correct.

I also use it for the traditional family reunion shots and in dark rooms to get the extra light needed. It provides a nice balance of light and, when using the angled flash, it provides a soft composition that works just fine.

I'm completely pleased with my purchase and recommend this unit highly. Worth every penny!

I've used this flash with my P880. Most of the pictures are taken inside home of my daughter. I love bright pictures where the background is also lited. I turn the flash to bounce from the celling. I used rechargable 2500mAh batteries to take about 100 pictures for each charge. So I always carry some extra fully charged batteries too. Just be careful with the hatch door to the battery compactment. It's kinda flimsy. Beside is minor little shortcoming. I couldn't live with out it. Absolutely a 5 stars for what I need.

I love my Kodak Easyshare P850 camera...the only problem was that night shots or indoor pictures with low lighting were coming out with shadow or too dark. This flash makes all my night shot photos have a prodessional quality...no more shadows, underexposure OR overexposure.

This ia a great flash and a "must have" if you're an owner of the P712-880 line of semi-pro kodak cameras. Effortless to use with a lot of illumination power, this unit will bring your flash photography to the next level.

I purchased the Kodak P20 Zoom Flash to use with my Kodak P850 Camera. The money spent was worth it as I have had great results using this flash attachment; and, it is easy to use whether in the atuomatic or manual mode.

This flash meets all of my requirements for family photos on my P712 camera. Here's why: 1) With its motor and computer it automatically tracks my 12x zoom camera lens adjustments. 2) It is many times more powerful than my flip-up camera flash. 3) It easily fills a 15 x 15 room even on wide angle. 4) It sits up high on the camera for a better shadow angle. 5) Its up and away when I use an aditional wide angle entender. (There's no shadow like my built in flash.) 5) On telephoto, it easily shot pictures at 40 feet. 6) It tips up for bounce flash with or without the built-in flash. And, finally, 7) It even works short 4 foot shots.

I bought it to have more light power for night pictures. It has a zoom feature to adjust the flash to your camera zoom avoiding to "over light" your shots that works great. Battery consumption and time to charge are in the money.