Kodak Easyshare Z980 Digital Camera
12 Megapixel , 24x Optical Zoom , 3.0" LCD Screen,

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Kodak announced a new addition to its digital camera line, the high-zoom Kodak Z980 Digital Camera, featuring outstanding control and Kodak’s innovative Smart Capture feature that consistently delivers high quality images. Featuring a wealth of power and versatility, the Kodak EasyShare Z980 digital camera offers a 26 mm wide angle, professional quality, 24X image stabilized optical zoom lens, a vertical shutter release and a hot shoe, all at an affordable price. The Kodak Z980 camera enables serious photographers to easily handle both long-distance and wide-angle shots, and boasts Kodak’s innovative Smart Capture feature, which automatically adjusts the camera’s settings to deliver brilliant images automatically.

“The Kodak Z980 is an ideal camera for photographers looking to do more and get more from their digital camera,” said John Blake, General Manager Digital Capture and Devices, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. “The versatile lens, combined with our exclusive Smart Capture feature, lets consumers shoot great pictures in any setting - from daylight to night or from close-ups to landscapes, the camera makes adjustments automatically.”

The Kodak Z980 is an ideal camera for photographers looking to do more and get more from their digital camera. The versatile lens, combined with our exclusive Smart Capture feature, lets consumers shoot great pictures in any setting - from daylight to night or from close-ups to landscapes, the camera makes adjustments automatically.

Kodak Z980 camera features in brief
• 12 MP for prints up to 30”x40”;
• 26 mm wide angle/24X Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon Image Stabilized Optical Zoom Lens;
• HD picture and video capture;
• Hot shoe for the optional Kodak P20 flash
• Bright and detail-rich 3-inch indoor/outdoor color display
• Kodak’s exclusive Smart Capture feature, which analyzes scenes and adjusts camera settings to deliver beautiful pictures more often;
• Vertical shutter release and detachable vertical grip, for greater comfort and control when shooting scenes vertically;

Kodak Easyshare Z980 Digital Camera Review

Salient Features of Kodak Easyshare Z980 Digital Camera

The power is in your hand—vertical shots, powerful zoom, wide-angle lens

Vertical shutter release

• Shoot vertical as well as horizontal with the convenient vertical shutter release
• Detachable vertical grip (included) provides maximum comfort while shooting vertically

Powerful 24X optical zoom lens
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

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

Amazing quality prints with 12 MP

• 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

Beautiful pictures, more often—automatically
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.

Kodak's Smart Capture feature
Take better pictures than ever before. Kodak's innovative Smart Capture feature adjusts camera settings for great pictures in just about any environment—automatically.

• 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

True HD quality: capture stunning pictures and video

HD picture capture

• Capture beautiful HD pictures in 16:9 format
• View your pictures in high definition on an HDTV or other HD devices

HD video capture

• 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

Be in control with sophisticated camera features—hot shoe flash connector with optional P20 zoom flash, PASM, scene and color modes

Enhanced lighting control

• 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
• RAW* file format for full creative flexibility

Program auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, and manual modes

• Program mode (P)—camera sets optimal shutter speed and aperture combination
• Aperture priority mode (A)—you choose aperture, the camera sets shutter speed
• Shutter priority mode (S)—you choose shutter speed, the camera sets aperture
• Manual mode (M)—you choose both the aperture and shutter speed

Manual controls

• Exposure compensation—± 2.0 EV in ± 1/3 EV step increments
• Aperture—f/2.8–f/5.0
• Shutter speed—16–1/2000 sec.
• ISO equivalents—(automatic), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200**, 6400**
• Auto focus—TTL imager AF system
• Exposure metering—multi-pattern, center-weighted, center-spot
• White balance—auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade
• Flash mode—auto, off, fill, red-eye reduction

Multiple scene modes

• Portrait modes—portrait, night portrait, backlight, self
• Landscape modes—landscape, night landscape, fireworks
• Bright scene modes—sport, beach, snow
• Action modes—sport, children
• Close-up modes—flower
• Text/Documents mode—ensures sharp text when photographing documents
• Manner/Museum mode—use when sound or flash are not desired

5 color modes

• High color
• Low color
• Natural color
• Black and white
• Sepia
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Turning photography on its side
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.

Face detection
For great shots of friends and family, face detection locates faces and automatically adjusts camera settings

Multimedia slideshow
Tell your story your way using the multimedia slideshow feature.

• Turn your pictures into a creative multimedia slideshow right from your camera
• Set the mood when you choose from pre-loaded sound themes to accompany your slideshow
• Insert creative transitions and bring your pictures to life

KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology
Make your pictures as vivid as the moment you took them. Print better, brighter pictures using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology in PASM modes.

• Make better, brighter pictures
• Relive your memories in richer detail
• Clear up dark shadows to reveal more smiles

Text and sound tags
Add text or sound tags to your pictures, on-camera, so you can easily find and organize them later using KODAK EASYSHARE Software.

• Never forget the details of your pictures with text tags
• Let your pictures have their say with sound tags

High ISO mode

• Capture the details in low light conditions and fast action situations with a powerful, high ISO (up to 6400**)
• Faster shutter speeds mean you can capture scenes in low light and fast action
• The camera automatically selects from ISO 64 to ISO 3200 based on lighting conditions
• ISO 3200 and 6400 available at 3.1 MP and less in PASM modes

On-camera picture-enhancing features

• Easily capture and create great shots with features such as on-camera cropping, blurry picture alert, and digital red-eye reduction
• Panorama stitch mode combines up to three shots into one large picture on-camera
• Verify the exposure of your picture using the histogram feature on live view, quick view and review

Shoot video with ease

• Record continuous HD video (1280 × 720) at 30 fps or VGA video (640 × 480) at 30 fps with stereo sound and on-camera editing
• Video print options include 1, 4, 9, and 16-up prints
• Save single frames and e-mail to family and friends

Internal memory plus

• Don’t miss a shot if your memory card becomes full—switch to in-camera memory quickly, thanks to the internal memory plus feature
• 64 MB internal memory*** and SD/SDHC card compatibility lets you start shooting right out of the box

Ni-MH rechargeable batteries & charger
Don’t miss a shot with the power of the included Ni-MH rechargeable batteries and charger

The simple way to share
The Z980 is part of the KODAK EASYSHARE System, so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Just press Share.

One button upload via Share button

• Sharing starts right on the back of the camera
• Upload and share your favorite pictures and videos to YouTube™ and KODAK Gallery via the Share button and KODAK EASYSHARE Software

KODAK EASYSHARE Software (included)
The simplest way to organize, edit, create, and share.

• Organize your pictures with your own tags and star ratings then use the search feature to quickly find any picture in your collection
• Edit your pictures with ease—select from a variety of simple tools that reduce red-eye, improve lighting, remove wrinkles and blemishes, and add text
• Create photo projects online or at home—choose from hundreds of templates and designs to create album pages, cards, invitations and much more
• Share your photos and videos with family and friends at the KODAK Gallery or YouTube™

Standard Accessories with Kodak Easyshare Z980

• KODAK EASYSHARE Z980 Digital Camera
• Detachable vertical grip
• (4) KODAK Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery AA
• KODAK Ni-MH charging solution
• USB cable
• Lens cap with strap
• Neck strap
• User's Guide with KODAK EASYSHARE Software