The Kodak Easyshare Z981 has 14 megapixels and a number of manual controls. The main attraction though is likely to be the 26x optical zoom lens. As the lens also has wide angle capabilities it provides a photographer with a lot of scope and flexibility.
As well as fully manual exposure, aperture priority and shutter priority you also have access to manual focus. For composing photos you can choose between an electronic viewfinder and a 3 inch LCD screen. With a lens of this length holding the camera steady enough to take blur free pictures can become a challenge so Kodak have equipped the Easyshare Z981 with images stabilisation.
If you are considering using your digital camera to shoot the occasional movie clip then you will be pleased to hear that the Easyshare Z981 is capable of shooting High Definition movies. For close up work there is a super macro mode that is capable of focusing from 1cm away from the subject.
Kodak Easyshare Z981 Details
Style
Extended Zoom
Megapixels
14
Zoom
26x
LCD Screen
3
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC
Resolution
4:3 16:9 3:2
File Formats
JPEG/RAW
Focal Length Equivalent
26 – 676 mm
Shutter Speed
16 - 1/2000 seconds
Aperture
f/2.8 – 5
Sensitivity
ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (3200, 6400 at 3 megapixels)
White Balance Settings
auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
Electronic
Flash Modes
auto, red-eye reduction, fill, off
Flash Range
6.2m
Shooting Modes
high ISO, night portrait, landscape, night landscape, flower, sunset, backlight, candlelight, manner/museum, text, beach, snow, fireworks, children, self-portrait, stage
Maximum Movie Resolution
1280 x 720
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30 fps
Maximum Movie Duration
29 minutes (HD)
Macro Focus
1cms
Metering
multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot
ManualControls
Manual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority
Image Stabilisation
Yes
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
AA
Dimensions
123.7 x 84.8 x 105mm
Weight
519g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Kodak Easyshare Z981 Specification
