The reason for the harsh lighting is to provide a real "torture test" of how cameras handle conditions of extreme contrast; and in particular, how well they do holding onto highlight detail.

The Kodak EasyShare Z700 uses a two AA batteries for power, and a twin pack of NiMH batteries is included with the camera. The table below shows the power drain I measured in various operating ...

Kodak invented the world's first portable, digital camera in the 1970s, but didn't release the technology for public sale ...