Kodak EasyShare Z980 Digital Camera

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Kodak Z980 EASYSHARE Digital Camera (1837152) Who says you can't have it all? The Kodak EASYSHARE Z980 digital camera blends the latest picture-taking technology with the ultimate in style. And with Kodak's innovative smart capture feature, it's the take-anywhere camera that does it all - automatically. The Z980 allows you to take those versatile and creative shots you crave. So when the perfect picture-taking opportunity arises, you'll be ready. Go from horizontal to vertical shots with ease. And with on-camera features like face detection, multimedia slideshow, text and sound tags, and HD video, taking the shot is just the beginning. Kodak Z980 EASYSHARE Digital Camera (1837152) Features: • Vertical shutter release and detachable vertical grip • 24X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens • 26 mm wide-angle lens • Smart Capture feature • Fast click-to-capture speed (<0.2 sec.) • Hot shoe and optional KODAK EASYSHARE P20 Zoom Flash • 3.0 in (7.6 cm) LCD Kodak Z980 EASYSHARE Digital Camera (1837152) Specifications: • Width 3.6 in • Depth 4.1 in • Height 4.9 in • Weight 14.6 oz Main Features • Resolution 12.0 Megapixel • Color Support Color • Optical Sensor Type CCD • Effective Sensor Resolution 12,000,000 pixels • Optical Sensor Size 1/2.33" • Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 64, ISO 1600, ISO auto, ISO 3200 (3Mpix), ISO 6400 (3Mpix) • Digital Zoom 5 x • Shooting Modes Frame movie mode • Shooting Programs Landscape, portrait mode, text, museum, back light, night portrait, self-portrait, children, fireworks, night landscape, panorama assist, flower, sports mode, sunset, candle, beach, snow, high sensitivity, stage • Special Effects Black & White, Sepia, Natural, high color, low color • Image Stabilizer Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) • Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec • Min Shutter Speed 16 sec • Exposure Metering Multi-segment, center-weighted, spot • Exposure Modes Program, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority • Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps • Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step • Face Detection Yes • White Balance Automatic, presets • White Balance Presets Fluorescent, tungsten light, daylight, shade • Digital Video Format H.264 • Still Image Format JPEG, RAW • Continuous Shooting Speed 1 frame per second, 5 frames per second • Video Capture H.264 - 1024 x 720 - 30 fps ¦ H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps ¦ H.264 - 320 x 240 - 30 fps Memory / Storage • Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card • Integrated Memory 64 MB • Image Storage JPEG 4000 x 3000 ¦ JPEG 4000 x 2664 ¦ JPEG 4000 x 2256 ¦ JPEG 2832 x 2128 ¦ JPEG 2048 x 1536 ¦ JPEG 1920 x 1080 ¦ JPEG 1280 x 960 ¦ JPEG 1800 x 1200 Camera Flash • Camera Flash Pop-up flash • Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 9 • Flash Modes Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction • Red Eye Reduction Yes • Effective Flash Range 20 ft • Features AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation Lens System • Type Zoom lens - f/2.8-5.0 • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 26 - 624mm • Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection • Auto Focus Points (Zones) 25 • Min Focus Range 27.6 in • Macro Focus Range 1-300cm • Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.0 • Optical Zoom 24 x • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive • Lens Manufacturer Schneider-Kreuznach Additional Features • Self Timer Yes • Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec • Flash Terminal Hot shoe • Additional Features Audio recording, USB 2.0 compatibility, auto power save, display brightness control, sharpness control, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, cropping an image, face detection, built-in help guide Viewfinder • Viewfinder Type Electronic • Viewfinder Color Support Color Display • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3" - color • Display Form Factor Built-in • Display Format 201,000 pixels Microphone • Type Microphone - built-in • Microphone Technology Electret condenser • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Connections • Connector Type 1 x composite video/audio output ¦ 1 x USB ¦ 1 x DC power input • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card Software • Software Drivers & Utilities, Kodak EasyShare • System Requirements for PC Connection • Operating System Support MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later, MS Windows Vista • Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous • Included Accessories Lens cap, neck strap, camera grip • Cables Included USB cable Power • Power Device Battery charger - external Battery • Supported Battery AA • Supported Battery Details 2 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery ( included ) Manufacturer Warranty • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

Specification	Description
Model	1837152, Z980
UPC	041771837150
Adjustable Auto Date/Time	Yes
Auto Focus	single, continuous
Auto Focus Points (Zones)	25
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard	Yes
Back Light Compensation	Yes
Benefits	Make stunning prints up to 30x40" with the 12-megapixel sensorThe 24x optical zoom lens gives you crisp, steady shots for extraordina
Body Material	Metal
Cables Included	USB cable
Camera/Camcorder Color Support	Yes
Capacity UOM	mAh
Connections	USB (1)
Continuous Burst or Capture Mode	Yes
Continuous Shooting Speed	30fps
Controls / Adjustments	5-level brightness adjustments
Country Of Origin	China
Date/Time Insert	Yes
Description Header	A lot of intelligence for one camera.
Digital Video Format	H. 264 AAC
Display Catalog Number	55032810
Display Form Factor	Built-in
Display Size	3 inches
Effective Sensor Resolution	12000000 Pixels
Enclosure Color	Black
End Product Indicator	Yes
Exposure Compensation	±2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps
Exposure Metering	multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Features	Smart Capture feature adjusts camera settings for great pictures in any environment automaticallyIntelligent scene detection detects
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera	26624 mm
Image Storage	12.0 MP (4000x3000)4:310.7 MP (4000x2264)3:29.0 MP (4000x2256)16:96.0 MP (2832 128)4:33.1 MP (2048x1536)4:32.2 MP (1800x1200)3:2<
Included in the Box	KODAK EASYSHARE Z980 Digital CameraDetachable vertical grip(4) KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery A
Integrated Memory	64
Integrated Memory UOM	MB
JPEG, JPG	Yes
Lens Aperture	f/2.85.0
Lens Construction	SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Lens
Lens System Type	Zoom
Light Sensitivity	Smart Capture mode: auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 PASM mode: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200**, 6400
MAC Operating System Support	MACINTOSH® OS X 10.3 or higher;SAFARI 1.1 or higher
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	12
Manufacturer Part Number	1837152
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	12
MAP Price	0.0
Max Resolution	201000
Megapixel Range	8+MP
Min Focus Range	0.01 inches
Model	Z980
MPEG	Yes
NightShot	Yes
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Optical Sensor Type	1 / 2.33 type
Optical Zoom	24
PC Operating System Support	WINDOWS XP OS or later, INTERNET EXPLORER 6.0 or higher
PictBridge-enabled	Yes
Product Depth	4.1
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Height	4.9
Product Type	Point & shoot
Product Weight	14.6
Product Weight UOM	ounces
Product Width	3.5
Required to function	Software requires: 600 MHz processor or greater, 128MB RAM, 200MB hard drive disk space available, CD-ROM drive, vvailable USB port Color mon
Resolution	12 Megapixels
Self Timer	Yes
Shooting Programs	Smart Capture, sport, P (program mode), A (aperture priority mode), S (shutter priority mode), M (manual mode), portrait, panorama (leftright, rightle
Software	KODAK EASYSHARE Software
Special Effects	LCD brightness (5 levels), date stamp (on/off), image storage, capture frame grid (on/off), image stabilizer control, red-eye preflash (on/off), quick
Still Image Format	JPEG/EXIF v2.21, KDC RAW image file format
Supported Flash Memory	SD/SDHC
Supported Languages	English
Total Pixels	12467584 Pixels
Type	3 inch type high resolution
Video Capture	H. 264 AAC LC .MOV with stereo sound, QUICKTIME MPEG-4 with stereo sound
White Balance Presets	auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade

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"Did alot of research to upgrade my compact DSLR (8 megapixels) to 12+. Chose Z980 due to great reviews indicating the final result - great photos. This is a quality product with all the advanced features of more expensive DSLRs ranging from point&shoot to advanced features allowing amateurs & pro's …" Read Full Review »

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"I have had this camera for one month now. Don't hesitate to purchase this camera. It is better than anything out there for hundreds of dollars more. I agree that this reviewer just didn't want to pull out a camera that had Kodak written on it!, and way biased before he even opened it.

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"I bought this to replace my digital SLR because it was so bulky to carry I almost always used a small point & shoot instead.

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"Great camera for long-distance shots, closeups, and everything in between. HD video with zoom, Image Stabilization, and a great price! Definitely worth the money, size, and weight. "

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