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Kodak EasyShare Z980 Digital Camera

BH #KOZ980ISB • MFR #1837152
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Kodak EasyShare Z980 Digital Camera
Key Features
  • 12 Megapixels
  • 24x Optical Zoom
  • 3" LCD
  • Optical Image Stabilization
The Kodak EasyShare Z980 Digital Camera offers the advanced image quality of a Digital SLR with all the convenience of a point-and-shoot camera. The 24x optical zoom lens ensures perfect pictures at any vantage point. From brilliant cityscapes to exciting wildlife photography, the Z980 captures your creativity without compromise. Attach the included vertical grip and portrait shooting becomes easier than ever before. An integrated vertical shutter release makes vertical shooting quick, convenient, and comfortable.

Kodak Smart Capture Technology allows you to concentrate on your subjects and let the camera handle the pictures. By intelligently evaluating your composition and adjusting the needed exposure settings, great photos are as easy as point and shoot. The Z980 even captures smooth, 30 frames per second HD Video. MPEG-4 compression saves valuable space on your memory card while still putting broadcast quality video in the palm of your hand. The included Kodak EasyShare Software makes sharing content on the Kodak Gallery and YouTube fast and intuitive. Perfect for all of your advanced photographic challenges, the Kodak EasyShare Z980 brings advanced digital technologies to everyone.

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Kodak Z980 IS Overview

The Kodak EasyShare Z980 Digital Camera offers the advanced image quality of a Digital SLR with all the convenience of a point-and-shoot camera. The 24x optical zoom lens ensures perfect pictures at any vantage point. From brilliant cityscapes to exciting wildlife photography, the Z980 captures your creativity without compromise. Attach the included vertical grip and portrait shooting becomes easier than ever before. An integrated vertical shutter release makes vertical shooting quick, convenient, and comfortable.

Kodak Smart Capture Technology allows you to concentrate on your subjects and let the camera handle the pictures. By intelligently evaluating your composition and adjusting the needed exposure settings, great photos are as easy as point and shoot. The Z980 even captures smooth, 30 frames per second HD Video. MPEG-4 compression saves valuable space on your memory card while still putting broadcast quality video in the palm of your hand. The included Kodak EasyShare Software makes sharing content on the Kodak Gallery and YouTube fast and intuitive. Perfect for all of your advanced photographic challenges, the Kodak EasyShare Z980 brings advanced digital technologies to everyone.

24x Optical Zoom
The zoom range of the all-glass Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon Optical Zoom Lens is equivalent to a 26-624mm lens on a 35mm camera. From cityscapes to wildlife photography, this amazing zoom lens ensures that you'll never have to compromise your creative perspective.
Vertical Shutter Button
An integrated vertical shutter release allows you to photograph all of your subjects with superior ergonomics. An included, detachable vertical grip adds additional support for users that prefer a larger grip.
Optical Image Stabilization
Advanced Image Stabilization Technology significantly reduces unwanted camera shake for crisp, sharp images - even under low light.
Smart Capture Technology
Intelligent Scene Detection analyzes your composition while Kodak Capture Control automatically adjusts light sensitivity, exposure, and white balance for brilliant results. Advanced Image Processing opens shadow detail and reduces image noise for great pictures under even the most challenging shooting conditions.
Advanced Face Detection Technology
Kodak Face Detection Technology locates faces within the frame and adjusts focus and exposure for perfect portraits, every time.
Upload to YouTube
Posting your videos on YouTube is fast and easy with the included Kodak EasyShare software. Connect your camera to your home or office computer and follow the easy on-screen instructions. It's never been easier to share video clips of family vacations and other fun events.
The Kodak EasyShare System
Connect the Z980 to your PC. Press the "Share" button. In moments you're uploading photos to the Kodak Gallery. Share photos with friends; enjoy advanced editing tools; order prints online. One-button sharing is made possible with the included Kodak EasyShare Software.

Kodak Z980 IS Specs

Camera Type
Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera
Imaging
Resolution
Recorded: 12MP
Sensor
1/2.33" CCD
Bit Depth
Not Specified By Manufacturer
File Formats
RAW, JPEG, QuickTime
File Size
Not Specified By Manufacturer
Color Spaces
sRGB
Image Stabilization
Yes
Crop Factor
N/A
Optics
Lens
26-624mm f/2.8-5.0 (35mm film equivalent)
Zoom
Optical: 24x, Digital: 5x
Lens Mount
N/A
Focus Type
Autofocus
Focus Range
Normal: 2.3' (0.7m) - infinity
Telephoto: 8.2' (2.5m) - infinity
Macro: 0.3' (0.1m) - 3.3' (1.0m)
Super Macro: 0.4" (0.01m) - 11.8" (0.3m)
Accessory Lens/Filter Mount
N/A
Shooting Controls
Sensitivity
ISO 80-6400
Shutter Speeds
1/2000 - 16 sec
Metering
Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Modes
Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Scene
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade
Mirror Lock-Up
N/A
Burst Capability
Up to 5fps
Self Timer
2 seconds or 10 seconds
Interval Recording
No
Remote Control
No
Flash
Built-in Flash
Yes
Effective Flash Range
Up to 20.3' (6.2m)
External Flash Connection
Hot Shoe
Dedicated Flash System
Kodak Flash System
Max Sync Speed
Not Specified By Manufacturer
Memory
Built-in Memory
64MB
Memory Card Type
SD/SDHC
Still Images per GB
Not Specified By Manufacturer
A/V Recording
Video Recording
Yes
Video Resolution
1280 x 720 @ 30fps, 640 x 480 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 30fps
Video Clip Length
HD: Up to 29 minutes
SD: Up to 80 minutes
Audio Recording
Audio with Video
Up to 60 seconds with a still image
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage
100%
Display
3" LCD
Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectivity
USB 2.0, A/V Out
System & Software Requirements
Windows XP, Vista
Mac OS X (10.3 or later)
Environmental
Operating/Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature:32-104°F/0-40°C
Weatherproofing
Not Specified By Manufacturer
Durability
Not Specified By Manufacturer
Power
Battery Type
4x AA-size Batteries
Power Adapter
Kodak 5 Volt AC Adapter (optional)
Physical
Dimensions
4.9 x 3.6 x 4.1" (123.7 x 90.5 x 105mm)
Weight
14.6 oz (415g)

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