Kodak EasyShare V1253

• 12 MP for stunning prints up to 30 × 40 in. (76 × 102 cm)
• 3X optical zoom lens
• True HD quality: stunning pictures and videos
• Elevate your high definition experience with the KODAK EASYSHARE HDTV Dock

Amazing quality prints with 12 MP

12 MP means stunning prints up to 30 × 40 in. (76 × 102 cm). Capture bright, beautiful color with the KODAK Color Science Chip. 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.

3X optical zoom lens

The SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens (35 mm equivalent: 37–111 mm) gets you closer to your subjects without reducing image quality. 5X digital zoom enlarges your pictures even more.

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 features

• 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 EASYSHARE HDTV Dock (optional accessory)

Elevate your high definition experience—view your images on your HDTV using the KODAK EASYSHARE HDTV Dock. Experience HD video playback at 720p. Show off your still photography in vivid HD. Connect to your HDTV Dock however you want; place your KODAK EASYSHARE Camera on it, use an SD card, USB flash drive, or card reader attached to the USB port. Display your photos as single pictures, multi-up, or in slideshow format.

Large, high resolution display

Get a good look at your pictures on the large 3.1 in. (7.8 cm) 16:9 high resolution indoor/outdoor color display. See your pictures with brightness and clarity—even in direct sunlight.

Face detection technology

For great shots of friends and family, face detection technology locates faces and automatically adjusts camera settings.

Digital image stabilization

Reduce blur caused by camera shake or subject movement.

KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology

Make your pictures as vivid as the moment you took them. Print better, brighter pictures using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology.

• Make better, brighter pictures
• Relive your memories in richer detail
• Clear up dark shadows to reveal more smiles

High ISO

Capture the details in low light conditions and fast action situations with high ISO (up to 3200*).

Li-Ion rechargeable battery

Don't miss a shot with the security of in-camera charging and the power of the Li-Ion rechargeable battery.

Panorama stitch mode

Combine up to three shots into one large picture with on-camera panorama stitch mode.

Scene modes and picture enhancing features

Capture a great shot time after time with multiple scene modes such as portrait, children, snow, beach, backlight, and panorama stitch. Easily create great shots with features such as on-camera cropping, blurry picture alert, and digital red-eye reduction. Take pictures simply with convenient features such as on-camera help and undo-delete.

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. 32 MB** internal memory. Enjoy SDHC (high capacity)/SD compatible technology.

KODAK Color Science Chip

Capture natural details, accurate flesh tones, and breathtaking color with the KODAK Color Science Chip.

On-camera Share button

Sharing starts right on the back of the camera. Have a picture you want to share? Tag it using the exclusive on-camera Share button and it will be ready to print or e-mail later. Use the Favorites feature to keep your special pictures close without filling up your internal memory.

* ISO 3200 available at 3.1 MP or lower setting.
** 32 MB internal memory/18 MB available for picture storage (1 MB equals one million bytes).
*** Actual battery charging time may vary by camera model; rechargeable battery not included in all camera models.

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Standard features
Sensor type		1 / 1.72 in. CCD
CCD total pixels		12.4 MP (4088 × 3040)
Effective pixels		12.1 MP (4011 × 3011)
Lens		37–111 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/3.4–5.3
Zoom		3X optical, 5X digital, total zoom range 15X
Image stabilizer		digital
Shutter speed		8–1/1200 sec.
LCD		3.1 in. (7.8 cm)
Storage		32 MB internal memory* available, SD/MMC card expansion slot
Auto focus
Type		TTL-AF
Focus modes		normal AF, micro AF, infinity
Focus range		auto: 2.0 ft (0.6 m)–infinity macro (wide): 2.0 in.–2.3 ft (5–70 cm) macro (tele): 1.3–2.3 ft (40–70 cm)
Focus		single, continuous
Auto focus zones		TTL multi-zone (5 zone) and center zone
AF assist light		yes
Exposure control
ISO sensitivity		auto: 64–400, manual: 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200** selectable
Metering modes		multi-pattern, center-weighted, center spot
Compensation		±2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps
AE lock		when shutter button is pressed halfway
Histogram display		display on live view and review
White balance		auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade
Flash
Range		wide: 2.0–15.1 ft (0.6–4.6 m), ISO 400 tele: 2.0–9.5 ft (0.6–2.9 m), ISO 400
Modes		auto, fill, red eye, off
Shooting specifications
Drive modes		single shot, first burst (1.7 fps up to 3 frames), self timer (10 sec.), self timer (2 sec.), two-shot self timer
Shooting modes		auto, SCN, video
Scene modes		portrait, sport, landscape, close up, night portrait, night landscape, snow, beach, text/document, fireworks, flower, museum/manner, self portrait, hi-ISO, children, backlight, panning, candle light, sunset, custom, panorama R-L, panorama L-R, digital image stabilization
Click to capture		< 0.4 sec.
Shot to shot		< 1.3 sec.
Still capture
Still format		JPEG/EXIF v2.21
Picture size		12.0 MP (4000 × 3000)—4:3 10.7 MP (4000 × 2664)—3:2 9.0 MP (4000 × 2256)—16:9 6.0 MP (2832 × 2128)—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		JPEG/EXIF v2.21
Color modes		high color, natural color, low color, sepia, black and white
Sharpness		high, normal, low
Long time exposure		0.5–8.0 sec.
Review options		view by date, view by album, view by image storage, add album, slideshow, multimedia slide show, multi-up, copy, protect or unprotect
Editing		KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, crop, sound tag
Video capture
Format		QUICKTIME video format, MPEG 4
Quality		HD (720p) at 30 fps*** HD (720p) at 30 fps (HQ)*** VGA (640 × 480) at 30 fps VGA (640 × 480) at 30 fps (HQ) QVGA (320 × 240) at 30 fps
Length		up to 30 mins. (HD), up to 80 mins. (standard); limited by memory capacity
Review options		play, rewind, pause, fast forward, stop, forward and rewind by frame, multi-up, multi-select, volume control
Editing		make print from video (1, 4, 9, 16-up), bookmark
Customization
Custom settings		LCD brightness, LCD dimmer, image storage, album, orientation sensor, camera sounds, sound volume, date & time setting, digital zoom setting, auto power off time setting, video out setting, language, reset camera, memory format, feature demos
Favorites
Favorites		slideshow, multimedia slideshow, multi-up, set-up menu
Physical specifications
I/O interface		A/V output (NTSC or PAL, user selectable), KODAK Camera/Printer Dock interface, digital (USB 2.0 high speed) connection
Power		Lithium-Ion battery (KLIC-7004), 5V AC adapter input on camera, via USB connection (battery charging), via optional KODAK EASYSHARE Docks
Dedicated buttons		shutter, auto/scene, Favorites, video, power, flash, zoom, menu, review, Share, delete, five way switch for navigation
Tripod mount		¼ in. standard
Dimensions		W × H × D: 4.0 × 2.2 × 0.9 in. (101.9 × 54.6 × 23.4 mm)
Weight		5.5 oz (155 g) without battery
Compatibility
Dock compatibility		See the Dock Compatibility Chart
Direct printing		KODAK EASYSHARE Photo Printer 500, IMAGELINK print system compatible, PictBridge-enabled
Software		works with KODAK EASYSHARE Software

* 32 MB internal memory/18 MB available for picture storage (1 MB equals 1 million bytes).
** ISO 3200 available at 3.1 MP or lower setting.
*** For optimal viewing of HD videos visit www.kodak.com/go/hdsysreq for additional information.