Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS

Description: The Kodak EasyShare Z812 is an 8.1-megapixel, enthusiast's camera.Compared to other enthusiast's digital cameras on the market, it is midpriced at around $350.

Pros: Has a 12x optical zoom, which is somewhat more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.This camera also offers control of several exposure modes including manual, program, shutter-priority, and aperture-priority mode.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Built for those who consider image quality and performance more important than ease of use.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: Overall, this digital camera's features seem a bit weak for its price, compared to most other digital cameras.

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• Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Co.
• Part Number: 1986264

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 4.3 in
• Depth 3 in
• Height 2.9 in
• Weight 10.6 oz

• Main Features

• Resolution 8.1 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 8,300,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 8,100,000 pixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
• Light Sensitivity ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
• Digital Zoom 4.2 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Snow, Text, Beach, Flower, Museum, Children, Fireworks, Landscape, Back light, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Night portrait, Night landscape, Panorama assist
• Special Effects Sepia, Black & White
• Image Stabilizer Optical
• Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
• Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
• Min Shutter Speed 16 sec
• Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
• Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
• Face Detection Yes
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Shade, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
• Digital Video Format QuickTime (MPEG-4)
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture QuickTime (MPEG-4) - 1024 x 720, QuickTime (MPEG-4) - 640 x 480, QuickTime (MPEG-4) - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 32 MB Flash - Integrated
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 32 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Digital Storage Media None
• Image Storage JPEG 3264 x 2448, JPEG 3264 x 2176, JPEG 3264 x 1836, JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 1800 x 1200, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1280 x 960

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Pop-up flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 1.6 ft - 26 ft
• Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - F/2.8-4.8
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 36 - 432 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
• Min Focus Range 19.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 12-60cm
• Lens Aperture F/2.8-4.8
• Optical Zoom 12 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Manufacturer Schneider-Kreuznach
• Features Built-in lens shield

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Additional Features Face detection, Audio recording, Auto power save, Cropping an image, Histogram display, Sharpness control, PictBridge support, Saturation control, 16:9 widescreen mode, USB 2.0 compatibility, Display brightness control, Camera orientation detection

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type Electronic
• Viewfinder Color Support Color
• Viewfinder Resolution 230,000 pixels

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 230,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Stereo

• 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
• System Requirements Details Windows XP or later - 128 MB - 200 MB

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Lens cap, Neck strap, Docking station insert
• Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter

• Battery

• Supported Battery CR-V3
• Supported Battery 1 x CR-V3 Lithium battery ( Included )

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

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  Kodak EasyShare Z812 IS

  Price: $399.99

  Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Co.

  Specs: Full body, 8.1 megapixels, 12 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 32 MB - Integrated

Eastman Kodak Co.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.kodak.com/
• Address: 343 State Street, Rochester, NY. 14650