Kodak EasyShare Z1275

Description: The Kodak EasyShare Z1275 is a 12, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $250.

Pros: Has a 12 resolution, which is somewhat higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 5x optical zoom, which is more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 5.8 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.

Cons: Has a 1.3 in thickness, which is somewhat thicker than some similarly priced digital cameras.

Suitability: Designed for travel, since it won't take up a lot of space.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: In general, this digital camera's features are as expected for this price.

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• Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Co.
• Part Number: 1679109

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.5 in
• Depth 1.3 in
• Height 2.6 in
• Weight 5.7 oz

• Main Features

• Resolution 12 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 12,400,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 12,100,000 pixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/1.72 in
• Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto, ISO 3200 (3Mpix)
• Digital Zoom 5 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Snow, Text, Beach, Flower, Museum, Sunset, Panning, Children, Close-up, Fireworks, Landscape, Back light, Sports mode, Party/indoor, Portrait mode, Self-portrait, Night portrait, Night landscape, Panorama assist
• Special Effects Sepia, Neutral, Low color, High color, Black & White
• Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 8 sec
• Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
• Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
• Digital Video Format QuickTime (MPEG-4)
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture QuickTime (MPEG-4) - 1280 x 720, QuickTime (MPEG-4) - 320 x 240, QuickTime (MPEG-4) - 640 x 480

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 64 MB Flash - Integrated
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 64 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 4000 x 3000, JPEG 4000 x 2664, JPEG 4000 x 2256, JPEG 2832 x 2128, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1800 x 1200, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1280 x 960

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 2 ft - 19.4 ft
• Features AF illuminator

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - F/2.8-5.1
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35 - 175 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
• Min Focus Range 23.6 in
• Macro Focus Range 20-70cm
• Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.1
• Optical Zoom 5 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Manufacturer Schneider-Kreuznach
• Features Aspherical lens

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Audio recording, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, ImageLink support, Sharpness control, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Display brightness control, Digital image stabilization, Camera orientation detection

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 115,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x Docking station
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software Kodak EasyShare, Drivers & Utilities

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case None
• Included Accessories Wrist strap, Docking station insert
• Cables Included 1, USB cable

• Power

• Power Device None

• Battery

• Supported Battery AA
• Supported Battery 2 x AA Oxyride battery ( Included )

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year limited warranty

Eastman Kodak Co.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.kodak.com/
• Address: 343 State Street, , .
• Phone: 800/521-0788