Kodak Easyshare z980

Description
The Kodak EasyShare Z980 Zoom Digital Camera features vertical shutter release which allows to shoot vertical as well as horizontal. Detachable vertical grip (included) provides maximum comfort while shooting vertically. The 24X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens (26-624 mm) zooms in even faster and closer to deliver crisp, steady shots for extraordinary creative performance. 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.

Features
Fast (f/2.8-f/5.0) 26 mm wide-angle lens: Capture dramatic shots in tight quarters or in front of spectacular landscapes
Image stabilization: Capture sharp, steady shots when shooting at long zoom ranges
Image stabilization automatically minimizes camera shake to deliver sharper pictures
12 MP means you can make stunning prints up to 30 ® 40 in. (76 ® 102 cm)
More megapixels means you can crop and enlarge and still have great picture quality
However you choose to print-at home, at retail, or online-trust KODAK for picture quality that's truly exceptional and for memories that will last
Fast click to capture speed: < 0.2 second click-to-capture speed means you can capture that challenging action shot without delay
Intelligent scene detection-detects and analyzes scene conditions
Intelligent capture control-automatically sets camera settings including exposure, focus and ISO for clear, sharp pictures even in low light and challenging situations
Intelligent image processing-reduces noise and clears up dark shadows for vibrant, crisp details and true-to-life colors
Capture beautiful HD pictures in 16:9 format
View your pictures in high definition on an HDTV or other HD devices
Capture HD quality video
Capture more video while using less memory with MPEG-4 compression
Print multiple frames on a 4 ® 6 in. (10 ® 15 cm) print
Save single frames and e-mail family and friends
Mark special spots in your video with video bookmarking
Relive your HD pictures and videos on your HDTV
Access pictures from your PC, camera and online photo sharing sites
Wirelessly send and receive pictures with Kodak's Picture Mail feature
Create slideshows to your favorite songs
Access Internet Radio, podcasts and other web content on your HDTV
Hot shoe flash connector for enhanced, flexible lighting control
Take advantage of the optional KODAK P20 Zoom Flash for extended flash range
Responsive performance, including fast power up, shot-to-shot and click-to-capture

Specifications
Sensor type : 1 / 2.33 type
Effective pixels : 12 MP (4112 x 3032)
Lens : 26-624 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/2.8-5.0 SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Lens
Zoom : 24X optical, 5X advanced digital, total zoom range 120X
Image stabilizer : Optical
Shutter speed : 1/2-1/2000 sec. (auto)
16-1/2000 sec. (manual)
Monitor : 3 in. type high resolution (201K dots), 5 level brightness adjustments
Storage : 64 MB internal memory available, SDHC/SD card expansion slot
Auto focus Type : TTL imager AF system
Modes : Normal, macro, infinity, manual
Focus range : Wide standard: 0.7 m-infinity
Tele standard: 2.5 m-infinity
Wide macro: 0.1-1.0 m
Tele macro: 1.7-3.0 m
Super macro: 0.01-0.3 m
Auto focus control : Single, continuous
Auto focus zones : TTL multi-zone, center zone AF, selectable zone AF (25 zones)
Face-priority AF : Yes
AF assist light : Yes
ISO sensitivity : Smart Capture mode: auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
PASM mode: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Metering modes : Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Compensation : ±2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps
Bracketing : ±1.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps, 3 images
White balance : Auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade
Flash Range : 6.2 m (@ wide, ISO 400)
3.5 m (@ tele, ISO 400)
Flash Modes : Auto, off, fill, red-eye reduction
Flash Compensation : ±1.0 EV in 1/3 steps
Drive modes : Single shot, normal burst (1 fps up to 6 frames), fast burst (5 fps up to 9 frames)
Shooting modes : Smart Capture, sport, P (program mode), A (aperture priority mode), S (shutter priority mode), M (manual mode), portrait, panorama (left- right, right-left), video, SCN (scene modes)
Scene modes : High ISO, night portrait, landscape, night landscape, flower, sunset, backlight, candlelight, manner/museum, text, beach, snow, fireworks, children, self-portrait, stage
Click to capture : < 0.2 sec.
Shot to shot : < 1.5 sec
Still format : JPEG/EXIF v2.21, KDC RAW image file format
Picture size : 12.0 MP (4000 x 3000)-4:3
10.7 MP (4000 x 2264)-3:2
9.0 MP (4000 x 2256)-16:9
6.0 MP (2832 x 2128)-4:3
3.1 MP (2048 x 1536)-4:3
2.2 MP (1800 x 1200)-3:2
2.1 MP (1920 x 1080)-16:9
1.2 MP (1280 x 960)-4:3
Compression level : PASM: fine standard, basic, RAW
Smart Capture: standard
Color modes : High color, natural color, low color, sepia, black and white
Sharpness : High, normal, low
Review options : Single, magnification with navigation box, multi-up, multi-field search, slideshow, multimedia slideshow, histogram, view by
Editing : On-camera crop, Kodak PERFECT TOUCH Technology, voice annotation, RAW file development
File management : Delete, undo delete, copy, protect, text tagging, one-button upload
Video capture Format : H. 264 AAC LC .MOV with stereo sound, QUICKTIME MPEG-4 with stereo sound
Video capture Quality : HDV (1280 x 720) at 30 fps
Video capture Length : HDV: continuous up to 29 min. based on memory card capacity
VGA/QVGA: continuous up to 80 min. based on memory card capacity
Video capture Review options : Play, rewind, pause, fast-forward and rewind, forward and rewind by frame, multi-up, multimedia slideshow, multi-field search bookmarks
Video capture Editing : Make a picture from video, action print (1, 4, 9, 16-up), trim
Video capture File management : Delete, undo delete, copy, protect, text tagging, one-button upload
Custom settings : LCD brightness (5 levels), date stamp (on/off), image storage, capture frame grid (on/off), image stabilizer control, red-eye preflash (on/off), quick view (on/off), advanced digital zoom, orientation sensor, sound, volume, date & time, auto power off, video out, language, reset camera
Share button : Yes
I/O interface : Digital (USB 2.0 high speed) connector for data and video
Power : Kodak Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable / Ni-MH Rechargeable Digital Camera Batteries (4 AA), optional AC adapter
Tripod mount : 1/4 in. standard
Direct printing : PictBridge-enabled
Software : Works with Kodak EasyShare Software
System Requirements Windows : Windows XP OS or later
System Requirements Macintosh : Macintosh OS X 10.3 or higher
SAFARI 1.1 or higher
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
System Requirements Hardware : 600 MHz processor or greater
128 MB RAM
200 MB hard drive disk space available
CD-ROM drive
Available USB port
Color monitor, 800 x 600 display resolution, 16-bit minimum
Dimensions : W x H x D: 3.5 x 4.9 x 4.1 in. (90.5 x 123.7 x105 mm)
Weight : 14.6 oz (415 g) (without SD card and batteries)