Kodak Z980 12MP 24X Optical Zoom Digital Camera with Kodak Venture Case, Battery and Charger

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If you like to get vertical with your photography, then the Kodak Z980 12MP 24X Optical Zoom Digital Camera will suit you nicely. It's vertical shutter release and detachable vertical grip give you shooting flexibility and convenience for vertical-angle shots. Its substantial 24X optical zoom gets you up close and personal with your subject with steady zoom capability while PASM modes offer greater shot control. A NiMH battery and charger, as well as a Venture case, round out the fabulous accessory complement included with this incredible camera.

Kodak Z980 12MP 24X Optical Zoom Digital Camera Features:

  • 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 Schneider-Kreuznach Varigon optical zoom lens (Equivalent to 26–624 mm on a 35mm camera) - zooms in fast and close to deliver crisp, steady shots for extraordinarily creative performance
  • Fast (f/2.8–f/5.0) 26mm 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; automatically minimizes camera shake to deliver sharper pictures
  • 12MP resolution - perfect for cropping and enlarging; take stunning prints up to 30" x 40"
  • Fast click to capture speed - a click-to-capture speed of less than 0.2 seconds means you can capture that challenging action shot without delay
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Hot shoe flash connector - or enhanced, flexible lighting control
  • High ISO mode - capture great details in fast-action, low-light situations
  • Kodak Perfect Touch technology - for better, brighter pictures with less shadows
  • Verify the exposure of your picture using the histogram feature on live view, quick view and review
  • Program, aperture and shutter priority, as well as full manual mode (PASM) - allows intermediate to advanced level photographers greater creativity and shot control
  • Program mode (P) - camera sets optimal shutter speed and aperture combination  
  • Aperture priority mode (A) - lets you choose aperture, the camera sets shutter speed  
  • Shutter priority mode (S) - lets you choose shutter speed, the camera sets aperture  
  • Manual mode (M) - lets you choose both the aperture and shutter speed Manual controls
  • Multiple scene modes - select the mode that fits your shooting circumstances and camera settings are adjusted automatically
  • 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 
  • Face detection - for great shots of friends and family, face detection locates faces and automatically adjusts camera settings 
  • Panorama stitch mode combines up to three shots into one large picture on-camera
  • Multimedia slideshow feature - turn your pictures into a slideshow right from your camera
  • 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
  • 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
  • 64 MB internal memory - don’t miss a shot if your memory card becomes full; switch to in-camera memory quickly, thanks to the internal memory plus feature 
  • SD/SDHC card compatibility - lets you start shooting right out of the box (cards sold separately)
  • Ni-MH rechargeable batteries and charger - don’t miss a shot with the power of the included Ni-MH rechargeable batteries and charger
  • Kodak Venture Case - helps protect your camera during storage and transport and provides pockets for stowing your accessories

Key Specifications:

  • Resolution (in pixels): 12MP
  • Zoom: 24X optical zoom, 5X advanced digital zoom - brings you closer to the action
  • Display: 3" high-resolution LCD
  • Memory: 64MB internal memory, expandable with SD/SDHC memory cards (sold separately)
  • File Formats: JPEG/EXIF v2.21, KDC RAW image file format
Additional Product Specifications:
  • Lens Focal Length: 26 to 624mm (35mm equivalent)
  • Image Sensor: 1/2.33-inch CCD
  • Focus: Normal, Macro, Infinity, Manual
  • Focus Range: Wide Standard: 0.7m-infinity; Tele Standard: 2.5m–infinity; Wide Macro: 0.1–1.0m; Tele Macro: 1.7–3.0m; Super Macro: 0.01–0.3m
  • Flash: Auto, Off, Fill, Red-Eye Reduction
  • Aperture: F/2.8 - 5.0
  • Viewfinder: Yes
  • Exposure Control: +/- 2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps
  • Exposure Modes: Multi-Pattern, Center-Weighted, Spot
  • Color Modes: High Color, Natural Color, Low Color, Sepia, Black and White 
  • Shutter Speed: Auto: 1/2 of a second to 1/2000 of a second; Manual: 16 seconds to 1/2000 of a second
  • White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Open Shade
  • Digital Interface: Digital (USB 2.0 high speed) connector for data and video
  • Shooting Modes: Smart Capture, Sport, P (Program Mode), A (Aperture Priority Mode), S (Shutter Priority Mode), M (Manual Mode), Portrait, Panorama (Left–Right, Right–Left), Video, SCN (Scene Modes)
  • Still Resolution: Up to 4000 × 3000 pixels
  • Video Resolution: Up to 1280 × 720 pixels (HDV)
  • Frames Per Second: 30 fps
  • Sensitivity: Smart Capture mode: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; PASM mode: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
  • Body Type: SLR-type
  • Measures approx. 4.1"L x 3.5"W x 4.9"H
  • Weighs approx. 14.6 oz. without batteries or memory card
  • Power Source: Kodak Ni-MH pre-charged rechargeable / Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera batteries (4 AA), optional AC adapter
  • Model #: Z980
  • Country of Origin: China

PC System Requirements:

  • Windows: XP or newer; Internet Explorer 6 or newer
  • Macintosh: OS X 10.3 or newer; Safari 1.1 or newer
  • Hardware: 600 MHz processor or faster; 128MB RAM; 200MB hard drive disk space available; CD-ROM drive; available USB port; color monitor, 800 × 600 display resolution, 16-bit minimum
Accessories Included:
  • Detachable vertical grip
  • 4 Kodak Ni-MH pre-charged, rechargeable AA camera batteries
  • Kodak NiMH charging solution (charger)
  • USB cable
  • Lens cap with strap
  • Neck strap
  • User's guide with EasyShare software

About Kodak

An industry leader since 1888, Kodak continues to offer simple, easy-to-use cameras and photo accessories for customers all over the world. The company stays on the cutting edge with an abundance of new products and processes that make photography more useful, enjoyable and convenient than ever before.

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