Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS

• 12X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens
• Optical image stabilization
• 7.1 megapixels
• Best-in-class* click-to-capture speed (0.26 sec.)
• High ISO mode
• KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology
• KODAK Color Science Chip
• High resolution 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) color display

FEATURES

Powerful zoom, precision optics

• The all glass 12X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens (36–432 mm) zooms in fast to deliver 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* 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. (76 × 102 cm) —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. (6.4 cm) 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** internal memory, SD/MMC card expansion slot lets you keep shooting longer

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. (10 × 15 cm) 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

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 (wide), f/4.8 (tele)
• Shutter speed—automatic; 16–1/1000
• ISO equivalents—(automatic) 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200***
• 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

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 special pictures close

KODAK EASYSHARE Software (included) The simplest way to find, create, and share.

• The award-winning, elegant design makes your pictures the star of the show for a more enjoyable viewing experience
• English, French, and German photo card templates turn pictures into 4 × 6 in. (10 × 15 cm) announcements, invitations, holiday cards, and more, right at home
• Get more out of KODAK EASYSHARE Software with a variety of useful tips
• Use KODAK EASYSHARE Software to access your pictures at the KODAK EASYSHARE Gallery—then view, edit, and save them to My Collection
• Automatically print better, brighter pictures, time after time, with KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology and our award winning KODAK Printers and Printer Docks

KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock Series 3 (optional accessory)

• Transfers your pictures and charges your battery at the touch of a button
• Instantly uploads pictures to your computer for viewing, printing, and e-mailing
• Charges your KODAK Camera Battery in less than 3.5 hours****
• USB connection (USB 2.0 full speed compliant)

* Among high-zoom, image stabilized digital cameras as of November 2006.
** 32 MB internal memory/28 MB available for picture storage (1 MB equals one million bytes).
*** ISO 3200 available at 1.2 MP setting.
**** Actual battery charging time may vary by camera model.
***** Under typical home display conditions.
****** With the optional KODAK Wi-Fi® Card.

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PICTURES

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Specifications

Standard features
Sensor type		1/2.5 in. CCD
CCD total pixels		7.4 MP (3152 × 2342)
Effective pixels		7.1 MP (3081 × 2313)
Lens		36–432 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/2.8–4.8 SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Lens
Lens protection		built-in
Zoom		12X optical, 4.2X advanced digital, total zoom range 50X
Image stabilizer		optical
Shutter speed		1/2–1/1000 sec. in 1/3 step increments
LCD		2.5 in. (6.4 cm) high resolution (115k pixels) indoor/outdoor color TFT display, 5 level brightness adjustments
Viewfinder		high resolution (230k pixels) electronic, 100% field of view
Storage		32 MB internal memory* available, SD/MMC card expansion slot
Auto focus
Type		TTL imager AF system
Modes		normal AF, macro AF, infinity AF, manual
Focus range		auto wide: 1.6 ft (0.5 m)–infinity auto tele: 3.9 ft (1.2 m)–infinity macro wide: 4.7 in.–2.0 ft (12–60 cm) macro tele: 2.0–4.3 ft (60 cm–1.3 m)
Focus		single, continuous
Auto focus zones		TTL multi-zone AF, center zone AF, selectable zone AF (5 zones)
AF assist light		yes
Exposure control
ISO sensitivity		auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200**
Metering modes		multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot (zone tracks with 5 focus zones)
Compensation		±2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps
Bracketing		±1.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps, 3 images
AE lock		when shutter button pressed
Histogram display		display on live view, quick view, and review
White balance		auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade
Flash
Range		1.6–15.4 ft (0.5–4.7 m) at wide, ISO 140 3.9–8.9 ft (1.2–2.7 m) at tele, ISO 140
Modes		auto, red eye pre-flash, fill, off
Compensation		-1 to +1 EV in 1/3 steps
Shooting specifications
Drive modes		single shot, first burst (2 fps up to 6 frames), last burst (2 fps last 6 frames), self timer (10 sec.), two-shots self-timer (10 sec.), delay shutter (2 sec.), exposure bracketing (3 shots)
Shooting modes		sport, SCN, high ISO and smart scene via auto, P (program), A (aperture priority), S (shutter priority), M (manual), video
Scene modes		portrait, night portrait, landscape, night landscape, flower, sunset, backlight, candle light, manner/museum, text, beach, snow, fireworks, children, panorama stitch
Click to capture		< 0.26 sec. (preview on) wide
Shot to shot		< 1.2 sec.
Still capture
Still format		JPEG/EXIF v2.21
Picture size		7.1 MP (3072 × 2304)—prints up to 30 × 40 in. (76 × 102 cm) 6.3 MP (3072 × 2048)—3:2, optimized ratio for 4 × 6 in. (10 × 15 cm) prints 5.0 MP (2592 × 1944)—prints up to 20 × 30 in. (50 × 76 cm) 3.1 MP (2048 × 1536)—prints up to 8 × 10 in. (20 × 25 cm) 2.2 MP (1800 × 1200)—3:2 2.1 MP (1920 × 1080)—16:9 1.2 MP (1280x960)—email, small prints
Color modes		high color, natural color (default), low color, sepia, black and white
Sharpness		high, normal (default), low
Review options		view by date, view by album, view by image storage, selected, KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, crop, protect or unprotect, slide show, copy, multi-up
Editing		on-camera crop, KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology
Video capture
Format		QUICKTIME MPEG 4 with audio recording and playback
Quality		VGA (640 × 480) at 30 fps, QVGA (320 × 240) at 30 fps
Length		continuous up to 80 min. based on memory capacity
Review options		view by image storage, selected, protect, album, date; make picture, edit video, protect, action print (4, 9, 16-up), bookmarks, slide show, copy, multi-up
Editing		make picture from video (1, 4, 9, 16-up), trim
Customization
Custom settings		LCD brightness, capture frame grid, image stabilizer control, quick view, advanced digital zoom setting, orientation sensor, sound, volume, date & time setting, auto power off, video out setting, language, image storage, album
Sharing
Favorites		slide show, multi-up, setup menu, direct Favorites
Share		print, print all, e-mail, Favorites, cancel print
Physical specifications
I/O interface		A/V output (NTSC or PAL, user-selectable), exclusive KODAK Camera Dock/Printer Dock Interface, digital (USB 2.0) connection
Power		optional KODAK EASYSHARE Docks with KODAK Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack; 1 lithium battery CRV3; optional KODAK Li-ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-8000
Dedicated buttons		power switch, shutter button, mode dial (high ISO, smart scene, sport, SCN, P, A, S, M, video, Favorite), zoom switch, EVF/LCD, drive, focus, flash, info, review, 5-way switch, Share, menu, delete, jog dial
Tripod mount		¼ in. standard
Dimensions		W × H × D: 4.1 × 2.9 × 2.7 in. (103.6 × 74.2 × 69.7 mm)
Weight		10.6 oz (300 g)
Compatibility
Direct printing		KODAK EASYSHARE Photo Printer 500, IMAGELINK print system compatible, PictBridge-enabled
Software		works with KODAK EASYSHARE Software

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