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Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS Digital Camera

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Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS Digital Camera
Key Features
  • 10.1 Megapixel
  • 12x Optical Zoom
  • 2.5" LCD Display
  • Optical Image Stabilization
The Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS Zoom Digital Camera incorporates a 12x Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon aspheric all-glass lens with Kodak's image stabilization technology for sharp shots and steady videos. It records images with a resolution up to 10.1 megapixel, and features a 2.5" display, PASM modes, auto-image enhancement, on-camera cropping, histogram and a vast array of user-friendly features. Furthermore, the advanced controls available allow users to dive into photography and achieve more satisfying results while Kodak's proprietary color science chip yields pictures with natural details, accurate flesh tones, and impressive color.

The EasyShare Z1012 IS camera also records videos in HD and VGA quality at up to 30 frames per second using advanced MPEG-4 compression while the built-in image stabilization technology reduces on-screen shaking from unintentional hand and camera movement, thereby making videos smoother and more pleasing to watch. The camera also offers an optical zoom feature for videos including auto focus

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Kodak Z1012 IS Overview

The Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS Zoom Digital Camera incorporates a 12x Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon aspheric all-glass lens with Kodak's image stabilization technology for sharp shots and steady videos. It records images with a resolution up to 10.1 megapixel, and features a 2.5" display, PASM modes, auto-image enhancement, on-camera cropping, histogram and a vast array of user-friendly features. Furthermore, the advanced controls available allow users to dive into photography and achieve more satisfying results while Kodak's proprietary color science chip yields pictures with natural details, accurate flesh tones, and impressive color.

The EasyShare Z1012 IS camera also records videos in HD and VGA quality at up to 30 frames per second using advanced MPEG-4 compression while the built-in image stabilization technology reduces on-screen shaking from unintentional hand and camera movement, thereby making videos smoother and more pleasing to watch. The camera also offers an optical zoom feature for videos including auto focus

10.1 Megapixel Resolution
Get exceptional image quality thanks to the cameras 10.1 megapixel effective resolution, and produce high quality prints at sizes up to 30 x 40". Furthermore, the high resolution captured by the Z1012 IS Digital Camera means you can crop and enlarge your images, and still have great image quality for more typical print sizes such as 4x6" or 8x10".
Powerful 12X Optical Zoom Lens
The all-glass Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon Optical Zoom Lens provides powerful zoom combined with precision optics. Its fast aperture range (f/2.8-4.8) and 12x zoom range (36 - 436mm equivalent) offers extraordinary creative performance and sharp images.
Optical Image Stabilization
Capture sharp, steady shots when shooting at long zoom ranges with the cameras optical image stabilization, which automatically minimizes camera shake to deliver sharper pictures.
Kodak Color Science Image Processing Chip
With the exclusive Kodak Color Science Image Processing Chip, every picture comes to life just the way you remember it with accurate flesh tones, and breathtaking color. Each time you click the shutter, the KODAK Color Science Chip performs an advanced analysis of collected scene data to identify and adjust multiple factors that influence picture quality.
High Speed Performance
Using dual sensing technologies, the EasyShare Z1012 IS provides a high speed, auto focus system that is effective in both low light and bright light situations, and there is also continuous auto focus which provides an impressive 0.23 second click-to-capture time (with preview on). Furthermore the camera has two burst modes; the First Burst mode captures up to 3 frames in rapid succession at 1.6fps, while the Last Burst mode captures up to 30 frames at 1.6fps, with the last 3 frames saved.
Kodak Perfect Touch and Face Detection Technologies
For great shots of your family and friends, face detection technology locates up to 10 faces and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for you to maximize the visibility and appearance of the subject faces. Then print better, brighter and more vivid pictures using Kodak Perfect Touch Technology.
Smart Capture Mode
The innovative smart capture adjusts camera settings for great pictures in just about any environment. The Smart Capture feature uses intelligent scene detection and intelligent capture control to optimize camera settings including exposure, focus and ISO based on an analysis of scene conditions for clear, sharp pictures even in low light and challenging situations. Plus intelligent image processing reduces noise and clears up dark shadows for vibrant, crisp details and true-to-life colors in all of your images.
Manual and Auto Controls
The camera provides a complete range of manual exposure and focus controls for the ultimate creative experience. These manual controls include exposure compensation, aperture control, shutter speed control, ISO Adjust, multiple focusing modes, exposure metering selections, multiple white balance modes, and more. There are also a host of auto control modes including program auto, and custom modes. There are even five color modes (High color, Low color, Natural color, Black and white, Sepia), and an image sharpness control feature.
Scene Modes and Picture Enhancing Features
Capture even the most expansive shots with panorama stitch mode, and get exceptional results thanks to on-camera picture enhancing features like digital red-eye reduction, cropping, and blurry picture detection. With built-in scene modes, including portrait, sport, landscape, snow, manner/museum, self portrait, and more, you'll get a great shot time after time. Plus, you'll get brighter pictures when shooting under low light conditions with the high ISO scene mode.
HD Still Capture
The camera can take pictures in three different aspect ratios - the traditional 4:3, a slightly wider 3:2 that is great for printing 4x6" photo album prints, and a 16:9 HD format image that makes it easy to display images on a HDTV Display, and the optional Kodak EasyShare HDTV Dock makes it easy to connect your camera to an HDTV Display and show off your still photography in vivid HD quality.
High Quality Video Recording
Choose settings for HD Video (1280 x 720 @ 30fps), VGA (640 x 480 pixels @ 30fps), or QVGA (320 x 240 pixels @ at 30fps) video recording with stereo sound and capture up to 80 minutes of continuous video, depending upon available memory, or record 5, 15, or 30 second clips. Video is recorded in the universal QuickTime Video format using MPEG-4 compression, so sharing video clips with family and friends is a snap. Users can even capture still images of video frames and print multiple frames on a 4 x 6" print.
Compact and Ergonomic Design
The EasyShare Z1012 IS has been designed with user comfort in mind. With its ergonomic design and large hand grip, it is easy to keep shooting all day long and capture challenging action shots with one hand.
Internal and Expandable Memory
With 32MB of internal memory, you can start shooting right out of the box, and the Secure Digital expansion slot accepts both SD and SDHC type cards so you can increase the memory to well over 2GB.
2.5" LCD Display with Helpful Display Options
Frame your shots with the high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) or with the 2.5" indoor/outdoor color LCD, and then verify the exposure of your pictures using the histogram feature with highlight clipping. The LCD Display lets you view your pictures right-side-up with auto picture rotation and in review mode, quickly magnify images up to 8x to confirm focus and details, fast scroll through pictures, or view multi up images.
Picture Enhancing and Editing Features
On-camera cropping lets users frame pictures on the spot without the need for a computer, and the digital red-eye reduction eliminates red eye while capturing a picture in real time. There is also a Panorama stitch mode that allows users to combine 3 images into one panoramic image, right in the camera.
Multimedia Slideshow
You can turn your favorite pictures into an impressive multimedia slideshow right from your camera. You can choose from a selection of pre-loaded music and sound themes to create the perfect mood and use various image transitions to add a creative touch and bring your pictures to life.
Versatile Power Options
The EasyShare Z1012 IS comes with a disposable CRV3 Lithium battery, but there is also a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and charger available for the camera and it can use AA-size Lithium batteries as well. With all of these power options; you'll always have a means to power your camera available to you.
The Kodak EasyShare System
The EasyShare Z1012 IS Digital Camera is part of the Kodak EasyShare System, so sharing your pictures is one-button simple. Just press Share.
    • On-Camera Share Button
      The exclusive on-camera Share button, lets you tag your favorite pictures to print or email later, and the On-camera picture collection lets you share your pictures anytime, anywhere using the Favorites feature.
    • Kodak EasyShare Software
      Kodak EasyShare Software works seamlessly with EasyShare Cameras and Docks to enable one-button transferring and sharing. It provides an easy way to view, edit, organize, print or view a slide show from your computer, and the exclusive One Touch to Better Pictures feature automatically adjusts the settings on your inkjet printer to give you traditional quality photos when printing on Kodak Inkjet Photo Papers.
    • Kodak EasyShare Camera Dock Series 3 (optional Accessory)
      The transfer button instantly uploads pictures to your computer for viewing, printing and emailing, and also charges your camera battery in less than 3.5 hours (rechargeable battery included with the camera dock).
    • Kodak EasyShare Printer Docks (optional accessory)
      With a compatible Easyshare Printer Dock, you can easily print real Kodak borderless 4"x6" (10x15cm) photos in less than 2 minutes and it prints with or without a computer. The Printer Dock also transfers pictures and charges battery just like the Camera Dock.
    • Kodak EasyShare HDTV Dock (optional accessory)
      View your images on your HDTV using the EasyShare HDTV Dock. With it, you'll Experience HD video playback at 720p and show off your still photography in vivid HD. Plus, you can use the dock to view images directly from an SD card or USB Flash Drive, then display your photos as single pictures, multi-up, or in slideshow format.
Compatible with PictBridge-Enabled Printers
Print directly from the EasyShare Z1012 IS Digital Camera to any PictBridge-enabled printer and print high quality images, without the need of a PC, by using the included USB cable, and then simply selecting the pictures you want to print right on the camera.

Kodak Z1012 IS Specs

Camera Type
Ultra Zoom Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera with Optical Image Stabilization
Image Quality
Image Sensor
1/2.33" 10.1 Megapixel CCD
Effective Resolution
10.1 Megapixel
Color Depth
24-Bit RGB
Color Modes
High, Natural, Low, Sepia, Black & White
Sharpness adjust (high, normal, low)
Image File Formats
JPEG (Fine, Standard, basic)
Recorded Resolution
Smart Capture Mode
10.0MP (3648 x 2736) - 4:3
8.9MP (3648 x 2432) - 3:2
7.5MP (3648 x 2064) - 16:9
5.0MP (2592 x 1944) - 4:3
4.5MP (2592 x 1728) - 3:2
3.8MP (2572 x 1456) - 16:9
3.1MP (2048 x 1536) - 4:3
2.8MP (2048 x 1360) - 3:2
2.4MP (2048 x 1152) - 16:9

All Other Modes
10.0MP (3648 x 2736) - 4:3
8.9MP (3648 x 2432) - 3:2
7.5MP (3648 x 2064) - 16:9
5.0MP (2592 x 1944) - 4:3
3.1MP (2048 x 1536) - 4:3
2.2MP (1800 x 1200) - 3:2
2.1MP (1920 x 1080) - 16:9
1.2MP (1280 x 960) - 4:3

Video Recording
QuickTime MPEG 4 with stereo sound
HD (1280 x 720 @ 30fps)
VGA (640 x 480 @ 30fps)
QVGA (320 x 240 @ 30fps)
HD record up to 29 minutes based on memory capacity; VGA & QVGA record up to 80 minutes based on memory capacity.
Audio Recording
WAV Format
Stereo voice annotation with image
Optics
Lens Type
Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon Lens
Optical Zoom
12x
Lens Focal Length
33 - 396mm equivalent
Digital Zoom
5x
Minimum Focus Distance
4.7" (12cm)
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8-4.8
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Accessory Lens/Filter Mount
55 mm with optional lens adapter (Item # 8379166)
Focus Control
Focus Type
TTL imager AF system (TTL multi-zone, center zone, selectable zone AF) with AF assist lamp
Focus Modes
Normal (Single, Continuous, Face-priority), Macro, Infinity, Manual
Focus Range
4.7" (12cm) - infinity wide
Exposure Control
Sensitivity
Auto ISO
Selectable ISO (64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*)
* ISO 6400 available at 3.1MP and less resolution
Shutter Type
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Shutter Speed
1/30 - 1/3200 seconds
Aperture Range
f/2.8-4.8 (max.)
Exposure Metering
Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Modes
Smart capture, High ISO, Sport, P (Program), A (Aperture priority), S (Shutter priority), M (Manual), Panorama (left-right, right-left), Video, SCN, Exposure compensation (±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV increments)
White Balance Modes
Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open shade
Scene Modes
Portrait, Night portrait, Landscape, Night landscape, Flower, Sunset, Backlight, Candlelight, Manner/Museum, Text, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Children, Self-portrait, Stage
Flash
Built-in Flash
Yes (Auto, Off, Fill, Red-eye Reduction, Compensation)
Effective Flash Range
Up to 32.8' (10 m)
External Flash Connection
No
External Flash Control
Not Applicable
Performance
Start-Up Time
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Shutter Lag
0.23 seconds
Time Between Shots
1.3 seconds
Burst Capability
First or Last Burst: 1.6fps up to 3 frames
Self Timer
10 seconds, 2 seconds, 2 shot (10 & 2 seconds)
Interval Recording
No
Date & Time Stamp
Yes
Memory & Power
Built-in Memory
32MB
Compatible Memory Cards
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC)
Recording Capacity
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Battery Type
CRV3 Lithium Battery
KLIC-8000 Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
2x AA Batteries (lithium)
Power Adapter
AC Adapter (optional)
Input/Output
Computer Interface
USB 2.0 High Speed
Direct Print Capable
Yes (PictBridge, ImageLink)
Remote Control
No
Video Output
No (possible with optional EasyShare HDTV Dock)
Web-Cam Capable
No
System & Software Requirements
Windows System
  • 600 MHz Pentium processor or greater
  • Windows XP, Vista
  • 128 MB RAM
  • 200MB available hard drive space
  • Available USB port
  • CD-ROM drive
  • Color monitor with 800 x 600 display resolution, 16-bit minimum
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

Macintosh System

  • 600 MHz PowerPC processor or greater
  • Macintosh OS X (10.3 or later)
  • 128MB RAM
  • 200MB available hard drive space
  • Available USB port
  • CD-ROM drive
  • Color monitor with 800 x 600 display resolution, 16-bit minimum
  • Safari 1.1 or later
Display
Viewfinder
High Resolution EVF
LCD Display
2.5" indoor/outdoor color TFT display (230,000 pixels) with wide angle of view & brightness adjust (5 levels)
Language Options
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Japanese
Playback Options
Single image, Magnification with navigation box, Multi-up, Slideshow, View by date, View by album, View by storage, Album tagging, Copy, Protect, Image edit (Crop, Perfect Touch Technology, Voice annotation), Video Playback (Play, Rewind, Pause, Fast forward, forward and rewind by frame), Video Editing (Make picture from video, Action print (4, 9, 16-up), Trim date, View by album, View by storage, Bookmarks)
Physical
Dimensions
2.9 x 4.3 x 3.1" (74 x 109 x 77mm)
Weight
11.5 oz. (325g) without battery

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