Kodak Z series Z980

Z 980 12 MP (4112 × 3032), 7.62 cm (3 ") LCD, 64MB, JPEG/EXIF v2.21, HDV (1280 × 720) 30 fps, 415g

Manufacturer
Kodak
SKU
1899749
18-02-2009
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

KODAK Theatre HD Player (optional device)
Give your pictures the life they deserve. With the KODAK Theatre HD Player, you can relive your memories on your big screen HDTV in stunning high-definition.

- Relive your HD pictures and videos on your HDTV
- Access pictures from your PC, camera, and online photo sharing sites
- Wirelessly send and receive pictures with Kodak’s Picture Mail feature
- Create slideshows to your favorite songs
- Access Internet Radio, podcasts and other web content on your HDTV

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
- Back to top

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)

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
64, 100, 100, 200, 200, 400, 400, 800, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, auto
Weight 
415g
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
continuous auto focus, single auto focus
Camera shutter speed 
1/2 - 1/2000s
Compatible memory cards 
sd
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
auto, fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction
Focus
TTL
Maximum internal memory 
64 MB
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
12 MP
Optical zoom 
24x
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Backlight, beach, Candlelight, Children, Fireworks, Landscape, Museum, Night portrait, Sunset
Sensor type 
CMOS
Video capability 
Y
White balance 
auto, daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten

Power

Battery type 
4 AA

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Focus adjustment
Auto
Digital zoom 
5x
Image stabilizer 
Y

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Nickel–Metal Hydride (NiMH)

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/59.2 mm (1/2.33")
Maximum image resolution 
4112 x 3032 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPEG/EXIF v2.21, KDC RAW

Weight & dimensions

Width 
9.05 cm
Depth 
12.37 cm
Height 
10.5 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) 
90.5 x 105 x 123.7 mm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Digital SLR 
N