Kodak Z1012 IS Review

Review posted 8/1/2008

Click on the Z1012 IS for a QuickTime VR tour The KODAK EASYSHARE Z1012 IS Zoom Digital Camera - with 10-megapixel resolution and 12X optical zoom with optical image stabilization - brings an advanced, high performance feature set to a compact size that is ready to go anywhere your life takes you. The Z1012 IS is part of the KODAK EASYSHARE System, so sharing your pictures is one-button simple. Sharing starts right on the back of the camera, the on-camera Share button lets you tag favorite pictures to print or email later. Favorite mode shows off your favorite pictures anytime, anywhere in an on-camera picture collection. The included KODAK EASYSHARE Software works seamlessly with EASYSHARE Cameras and Docks to enable one-button transferring and sharing. It's the easy way to view, edit, organize, print or view a slide show from your computer. The exclusive One Touch to Better Pictures feature automatically adjusts the settings on your inkjet printer to give you traditional quality photos when printing on KODAK Inkjet Photo Papers. Kodak Z1012 IS Features 10 megapixel CCD for photo quality 13x19-inch or larger prints 12x optical zoom lens with 33-396mm (35mm equivalent) focal range Optical Image Stabilization 2.5-inch LCD with 230K pixels of resolution TTL Multi-pattern, center weighted, center spot metering ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, or 6400 (3.1 MP mode only) Uses Kodak's PERFECT TOUCH Technology HD video capture up to 29 minutes (if memory allows) Burst mode captures images at 1.6 fps (up to 3 shots, First Burst and Last Burst modes) QuickTime MPEG4 movies at 1280x720 (HD), 640x480 or 320x240 w/sound Powered by 2 AA type batteries Optional EasyShare Camera and Printer Docks The Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS Zoom is available now with an MSRP of US$299.95. Please help support our site and visit the stores below for real-time pricing and availability.

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EasyShare Z1012 IS Specifications Standard features Sensor type 1/2.33 in. CCD Effective pixels 10.1 MP (3672 × 2748) Lens 33-396 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/2.8-4.8 SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Lens Zoom 12X optical, 5X advanced digital, total zoom range 60X Image stabilizer optical Shutter speed 1/30-1/3200 sec. Viewfinder high resolution (202k pixels) electronic, 100% field of view Monitor 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) high resolution (230k pixels) wide angle of view indoor/outdoor color TFT display, 5 level brightness adjustments Storage 32 MB internal memory* available, SDHC/SD card expansion slot Auto focus Type TTL imager AF system Modes normal, macro, infinity, manual Focus range wide: 12 cm-infinity tele: 60 cm-infinity Focus single, continuous Auto focus zones TTL multi-zone, center zone, selectable zone AF (5 zones) Face-priority AF yes AF assist light yes Exposure control ISO sensitivity auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400** Metering modes multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot Compensation ±2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps Bracketing ±1.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps, 3 images White balance auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade Flash Flash working distance wide: 7.6 m tele: 4.4 m Modes auto, off, fill, red-eye reduction Compensation ±1.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps Shooting specifications Drive modes single shot, first burst (1.6 fps up to 3 frames), last burst (1.6 fps last 3 frames), self timer (10 sec.), delay shutter (2 sec.), 2-shot self timer Shooting modes smart capture, high ISO, sport, P (program mode), A (aperture priority mode), S (shutter priority mode), M (manual mode), panorama (left-right, right-left), video, SCN (scene modes: portrait, night portrait, landscape, night landscape, flower, sunset, backlight, candlelight, manner/museum, text, beach, snow, fireworks, children, self-portrait, stage) Click to capture < 0.23 sec. Shot to shot < 1.3 sec. Still capture Still format JPEG/EXIF v2.21 Picture size Smart Capture Mode 10.0 MP (3648 × 2736)--4:3 8.9 MP (3648 × 2432)--3:2 7.5 MP (3648 × 2064)--16:9 5.0 MP (2592 × 1944)--4:3 4.5 MP (2592 × 1728)--3:2 3.8 MP (2572 × 1456)--16:9 3.1 MP (2048 × 1536)--4:3 2.8 MP (2048 × 1360)--3:2 2.4 MP (2048 × 1152)--16:9 P/A/S/M/High ISO/SCN Mode 10.0 MP (3648 × 2736)--4:3 8.9 MP (3648 × 2432)--3:2 7.5 MP (3648 × 2064)--16:9 5.0 MP (2592 × 1944)--4:3 3.1 MP (2048 × 1536)--4:3 2.2 MP (1800 × 1200)--3:2 2.1 MP (1920 × 1080)--16:9 1.2 MP (1280 × 960)--4:3 Compression fine, standard, basic Color modes high color, natural color, low color, sepia, black and white Sharpness high, normal, low Review options single, magnification with navigation box, multi-up, multi-field search Editing on-camera crop, KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, voice annotation File management delete, undo delete, copy, protect, text tagging Video capture Format QUICKTIME MPEG 4 with stereo sound Quality HD (1280 × 720) at 30 fps VGA (640 × 480) at 30 fps QVGA (320 × 240) at 30 fps Length HD: continuous up to 29 min. based on memory capacity VGA, QVGA: continuous up to 80 min. based on memory capacity Review options play, rewind, pause, fast forward and rewind, forward and rewind by frame, multi-up, slideshow, multi-field search, bookmarks Editing make picture from video (4, 9, 16-up), trim, video bookmarking File management delete, undo delete, copy, protect, text tagging Customization Custom settings LCD brightness (5 levels), date stamp (on/off), image storage, capture frame grid (on/off), image stabilizer control, red eye preflash (on/off), quick view (on/off), advanced digital zoom, orientation sensor, sound, volume, date & time, auto power off time, video out, language Sharing Favorites store favorite pictures in the camera Physical specifications I/O interface Exclusive KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock, digital (USB 2.0 high speed) connector for data and video Power KODAK Lithium Digital Camera Battery CRV3; KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-8000; 2 AA lithium batteries; optional AC adapter; optional KODAK EASYSHARE Camera/Printer Docks Tripod mount ¼ in. standard Dimensions W × H × D: 108.5 × 74.2 × 76.6 mm Weight 325 g Compatibility Dock compatibility G610 Printer Dock, G600 Printer Dock, Printer Dock Plus Series 3, Printer Dock Series 3 Direct printing KODAK EASYSHARE Photo Printer 500, IMAGELINK print system compatible, PictBridge-enabled Software works with KODAK EASYSHARE Software Warranty one year

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