Enter into the world of high zoom and optical image stabilization with the KODAK EASYSHARE Z712 IS Zoom Digital Camera. This best-in-class performance camera solves many photographic challenges for aspirational photographers. It’s also very affordable, making it a solid alternative to expensive DSLRs. Whether you’re high up in the bleachers or in the great outdoors, the Z712 IS puts the entire world within your reach.
Powerful zoom, precision optics
- The all glass 12X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens (36–432 mm) zooms in fast todeliver extraordinary creative performance;
- Fast f/2.8–f/4.8.
Optical image stabilization
- Capture sharp, steady shots when shooting at long zoom ranges;
- Optical mechanical image stabilization automatically minimizes camera shake to deliver sharper pictures.
Best-in-class[1]click-to-capture speed
- 0.26-second click-to-capture speed means you can capture that challenging action shot without delay.
7.1 MP resolution
- The 7.1 MP sensor delivers excellent resolution for prints up to 30 × 40 in.—you can crop your pictures and still get stunning quality;
- Seven resolution settings give you the freedom to pick the one that’s right for you.
High ISO mode
Capture the details in low light or fast action situations.
- Faster shutter speeds mean you can capture scenes in low light and fast action;
- The camera automatically selects from ISO 80 to ISO 1600 based on lighting conditions;
- ISO 3200 available at 1.2 MP setting.
KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology
Make your pictures as vivid as the moment you took them, right on camera.
- Print better, brighter pictures;
- Relive your memories in richer detail;
- Clear up dark shadows to reveal more smiles.
Exclusive KODAK Color Science Image Processing Chip
Capture natural details, accurate flesh tones, and breathtaking color with the KODAK Color Science Chip.
- A new high speed digital processor chip, advanced algorithms, and hardware acceleration features let the Z712 IS make simultaneous, split-second decisions to produce rich, vibrant, true-to-life colors in almost any lighting situation;
- Every time you click the shutter, the KODAK Color Science Chip performs an instantaneous and advanced analysis of collected scene data to identify and adjust multiple factors that influence picture quality;
- Scene light source is detected and adjustments are made to capture bright whites and true, vivid colors under difficult lighting conditions—fluorescent, tungsten, or daylight;
- Scene content is analyzed for luminance, focal distance, subject matter orientation, and color to determine the correct exposure and capture the natural details, accurate flesh tones, and rich colors you see in your composition.
2.5 in. (6.4 cm) color display
- View pictures with brilliance and clarity on the high resolution indoor/outdoor 2.5 in. color display or the high resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF);
- Whether you shoot your pictures vertically or horizontally, view them right-side-up with auto picture rotation;
- In review mode, quickly magnify up to 8X, fast scroll through pictures, or view multi-up;
- 32 MB[2]internal memory, SD/MMC card expansion slot lets you keep shooting longer.
Simple to use creative control including video
Simple to use video features
- Record VGA video (640 × 480) at 30 fps with sound;
- Zoom during video for increased versatility;
- Image stabilization enables steady capture;
- Capture more video while using less memory with MPEG-4 compression;
- Print multiple frames (4, 9, 16-up) on a 4 × 6 in. print;
- Save single frames and e-mail family and friends;
- Features audio capture, playback, and on-camera video editing.
Picture enhancing and editing features
- Capture and create consistently great pictures by utilizing features such as on-camera cropping, histogram, and panorama stitch mode.
On-camera cropping
- Crop in tight to see the important details.
Histogram feature
- Verify the exposure of your picture using the histogram feature on live view, quick view, and review.
Panorama stitch mode
- Create panoramic shots by combining up to three shots together into one large picture with panorama stitch mode.
Smart scene mode
Capture stunning shots with ease—smart scene mode automatically selects the best scene mode for you.
- Available modes include: portrait, night portrait, back light, candle light, flower, text, close-up, landscape, and snow/beach;
- If a scene mode cannot be detected, the camera will default to Auto.
PASM for advanced creativity
Program auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, and manual mode;
- 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 (wide), f/4.8 (tele);
- Shutter speed—automatic; 16–1/1000;
- ISO equivalents—(automatic) 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200[3];
- Auto focus—TTL imager AF system;
- Exposure metering—multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot (zone tracks with 5 focus zone);
- White balance—auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade;
- Flash mode—auto, off, fill, red-eye preflash.
Manual scene modes
- Portrait modes—portrait, night portrait, backlight;
- Landscape modes—landscape, night landscape, fireworks;
- Bright scene modes – sport, beach, and snow;
- Action modes – sport and 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.