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Category: Serious Amateur

The Kodak EasyShare P850 Zoom is part of Kodak's new "Performance Series." Targeted to the serious and advanced amateur photographers, the Kodak P850 features 5.1MP resolution; a 12X professional-quality SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens with image stabilization; the ability to save images in the RAW file format; live histogram in record mode; and full exposure flexibility.

It sports an extra large 2.5 in. LCD monitor and a high resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF). You can get as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.) to your subject for macro photography.

Movies are captured at 640 × 480 pixels at 30 fps, with the capability to zoom during movie capture and image stabilization to prevent jitters. Shutter speed rages from 1/2 sec. to 1/1000 sec. in Auto mode with the ability to go as slow as 16 sec. in Manual mode. It has a hot shoe flash connector and accepts the optional P20 Zoom Flash.

The Kodak EasyShare P850 will appeal to serious and advanced amateur photographers who desire a long zoom digital camera with image stabilization and full exposure flexibility -- and as easy-to-use as Kodak EasyShare digital cameras have earned the reputation to be.

If you'd rather have a true wide-angle lens coverage instead of a long zoom, check out the Kodak EasyShare P880 with a 24mm wide-angle lens, 5.8x optical zoom, and blazingly fast 1/4000 sec. shutter speed.

Kodak P850 Zoom	QuickFact™ Sheet
Standard features
CCD resolution (Image Sensor)	5.25 megapixel (2668 × 1970 pixels)
Effective image resolution	5.1 megapixel (2608 x 1952 pixels)
Picture quality	5.1 MP (2608 x 1952) 4.5 MP (2592 × 1728), 3:2 print mode 3.1 MP (2048 × 1536) 2.1 MP (1664 × 1248) 1.2 MP (1280 × 960)
Still format	JPEG/EXIF v 2.21 RAW, TIFF
JPEG compression	basic, standard, fine
Lens Optical Zoom	12X optical zoom, f/2.8–8.0 (36–432 mm, 35 mm equivalent), image stabilization – single or continuous
Advanced digital zoom	3.3X
Aperture	f/2.8– f/8.0 (wide), f/3.7–f/8.0 (tele), 10 position aperture f/2.8–f/8.0 in 1/3 EV step
Shutter speed	automatic: 1/2–1/1000 sec.; manual: 16–1/1000 sec.
Viewfinder	electronic, 237K pixels with diopter adjustment
LCD	2.5 in. (6.4 cm) indoor/outdoor LCD with adjustable brightness settings
Performance features
Still capture modes	auto, SCN, P, A, S, M, C1, C2, C3
Scene modes	portrait, self-portrait, sports, landscape, night portrait, night landscape, snow, beach, text/document, flower, sunset, candlelight, backlight, manner/museum, fireworks, party
Color modes	high color, natural color, low color, sepia, black and white
Contrast	high, normal, low
Sharpness	high, normal, low
First burst mode	2.3 fps, maximum 5 images in any JPEG mode, maximum 3 in RAW mode
Last burst mode	2.3 fps, maximum last 5 images in any JPEG mode, maximum 3 in RAW mode
Time lapse burst mode	user-selectable time-lapse, 10 sec-24 hr intervals, 2-99 images
Click to capture	0.4 sec. (wide)
Shot to shot	1.7 sec. interval
Video mode	continuous QUICKTIME compressed video with audio recording during video capture
Video resolution	640 × 480 pixels at 30 fps 320 × 240 pixels at 30 fps
Video length	continuous based on memory capacity
Video features	12X zoom during video with image stabilization, print wallet-sized photos from video, video editing including trim, cut, split, merge, fast forward, rewind
Video format	QUICKTIME video format, motion JPEG (video), PCM (audio)
Auto focus	TTL-AF, hybrid AF external passive sensor
Auto focus control	single AF, continuous AF, moving AF
Auto focus modes	multi-zone, center zone, 25 selectable points
Manual focus	with indicator and enlargement in LCD/EVF
Focus range	wide—3.9 in. (10 cm)–infinity tele—35.4 in. (90 cm)–infinity close-up wide—3.9–35.4 in. (10–90 cm) close-up tele—35.4 in.–6.6 ft (90 cm–2.0 m)
Sensitivity	auto; 50, 64, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 800*, selectable in PASM and custom mode
White balance	auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, cloudy, open shade, sunset, click, custom 1–3
White balance compensation	yes
Exposure metering	TTL-AE, selectable AE (25 positions), multi-pattern AE, center-weighted AE, center-spot AE
Exposure control	AE, selectable exposure metering, compensation, bracketing, and AE lock
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0 EV with 1/3 EV step increments
Exposure bracketing	selectable: 3 or 5 images with selectable +/- 1/3, 2/3, and 1.0 EV steps
Long time exposure	0.7–16 sec.
Ease of use features
Histogram display	selectable for display on live view, quick view, and review
Built-in flash	auto, fill, off, red-eye reduction with flash, algorithm, or both
Flash range	guide no. 11 (m) ISO 100, wide (ISO 140): 2.9–15.4 ft (0.9–4.7 m), tele (ISO 140): 6.6–11.8 ft (2.0–3.6 m)
Hot shoe flash connector	yes
Front/Rear curtain sync	yes
Flash compensation	+/- 1 EV in 1/3 EV step
Review options	1X–10X, magnify with pan, fast scroll, multi-up, multi-select, slide show, album, protect, image storage, copy, highlight clipping, histograms, dates, image info, play/pause movie, video date display, tag for e-mail or Favorites, create JPEG or TIFF from RAW file, red-eye reduction
Quickview	user-selectable screen options
Editing	still cropping, resizing, create JPEG or TIFF from RAW file
Favorites mode	on-camera picture storage
Dedicated buttons	flash, focus, drive, program, exposure metering, shutter, power dial, mode dial, EVF/LCD, info, delete, review, menu, Share, zoom, command dial, diopter dial, set
Auto picture rotation	yes
Storage	32 MB internal memory** available, SD/MMC card expansion slot
Software	works with KODAK EASYSHARE Software
Self-timer	10 seconds, 2 seconds
Additional features
Dock compatibility	works with optional KODAK EASYSHARE Printer Dock Plus, Printer Dock Series 3, and Camera Dock Series 3***
IMAGELINK Print System compatible	yes
PICTBRIDGE enabled	yes
Power options	optional KODAK EASYSHARE Docks; KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery (1050mAh, 1700mAh or higher), optional 5V AC adapter
Lens protection	lens cap with strap
Tripod mount	1/4 in. standard
I/O interface	A/V output (NTSC or PAL, user-selectable), exclusive KODAK Camera Dock/Printer Dock interface, digital (USB 2.0 full speed) connector, PIMA 15740 picture transfer protocol
Weight (body only)	403 g / 14.26 oz
Dimensions (W × H × D)	108× 84.2 × 72 mm / 4.3 × 3.3 × 2.8 in.
Warranty	one year
MSRP	US $499.95

Package Contents

- KODAK EASYSHARE P850 Zoom Digital Camera
- High-capacity KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery and Charger
- USB and audio/video cables
- Lens cap with strap
- Neck strap
- KODAK EASYSHARE Software
- Getting Started Kit
- Custom camera insert for optional KODAK EASYSHARE Printer Docks and Camera Docks**

System Requirements

Windows	Macintosh
- WINDOWS 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 SP1, or XP OS - 233 MHz processor or greater (300 MHz recommended for XP) - 64 MB RAM (128 MB for XP) - INTERNET EXPLORER 5.01 or higher - 200 MB hard drive disk space available - CD-ROM drive - Available USB port - Color monitor, 800 × 600 display resolution, 16-bit minimum	- POWERMAC or POWERBOOK G3, G4, G5; iMac; eMac; or iBook computer - MACINTOSH OS X 10.2.8, 10.3 or greater - 128 MB RAM - SAFARI 1.0 or higher - 200 MB hard drive disk space available - CD-ROM drive - Available USB port - Color monitor, 800 × 600 display resolution, 16-bit minimum

* ISO 800 available at 1.2 MP setting

** 30 MB available for picture storage (1 MB equals one million bytes)

** KODAK Dock Adapter Kit D-22 required to enable compatibility with KODAK EASYSHARE Printer Dock Plus, Printer Dock, Printer Dock 6000, and Camera Dock 6000

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