Kodak Easyshare P850 Zoom Digital Camera

Kodak Updated: 2008-10-01 RSS

Digital - up close and personal.
Powerful f/2.8 12X optical zoom lens
Image stabilization
5.1 MP sensor for prints up to 20 × 30 in. (50 × 75 cm)
Advanced video features
2.5 in. (6.4 cm) LCD
Hot shoe flash connector
Program, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual, and 3 custom modes
Responsive performance
RAW file format
Histogram technology

A powerful zoom combined with precision optics

Fast f/2.8–f/3.7
12X (36 mm–432 mm) all-glass SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens for extraordinary creative performance and sharp images
Image stabilization for improved image quality at longer zoom ranges and slower shutter speeds

Image quality with exceptional sharpness and color

5.1 MP sensor for excellent resolution and prints up to 20 × 30 in. (50 × 75 cm)
Capture stunning, accurate color with KODAK Color Science

Advanced video features for an excellent on-screen performance

Capture VGA (640 x 480) video at 30 fps
Up to 12X zoom with image stabilization during capture
On-camera video editing, including trim, cut, split, merge, fast forward, and rewind
Create 2 × 3 in. (5 × 7.5 cm) wallet-sized pictures from video

Be in control with sophisticated camera features

Hot shoe flash connector for enhanced, flexible lighting control
Take advantage of the optional KODAK P20 Zoom Flash for extended flash range
Responsive performance, including fast power up, click to click, and click to capture
RAW file format for full creative flexibility
View pictures on the high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) and 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) indoor/outdoor color LCD
Manual controls
Exposure compensation - +/- 2.0 EV in 1/3 EV step
Aperture - wide (f/2.8–f/8.0) and tele (f/3.7–f/8.0)
Shutter speed - automatic: 1/2–1/1000 sec.; manual: 16–1/1000 sec.
ISO equivalents - automatic: 50, 64, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 800, selectable in PASM and custom modes
Auto-focus - multi-zone, center-zone, 25 selectable points
Exposure metering type - selectable zone AE (25 positions), multi-pattern AE, center-weighted AE, center-spot AE
White balance - auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, cloudy, open shade, sunset, click, custom 1–3
Flash compensation - +/- 1.0 EV in 1/3 EV step
Built-in flash - auto, fill, off, red-eye reduction with flash, algorithm, or both
Program auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, and custom 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
Three individual custom settings (C) allow you to create your own capture mode:
The KODAK EASYSHARE P850 Zoom Digital Camera remembers your settings until you change them
Set your preference for PASM, picture quality, JPEG compression, resolution, color, and sharpness
Histogram feature
Verify the exposure of your pictures using the histogram feature with highlight and shadow clipping
Programmed scene modes
Portrait modes - portrait, self-portrait, night portrait, backlight
Landscape modes - landscape, night landscape, fireworks
Bright scene modes - beach and snow
Action modes - sports and children
Close-up mode - flower
Party mode - use for photos of people in indoor setting in lower light
Text/Documents mode - for sharp text when photographing documents
Manner/Museum mode - use when sound or flash is not desired
Low-light modes - sunset and candlelight
3 color modes
Color (high, low, natural)
Sepia
Black and white

Share your creations with one-touch simplicity

The KODAK EASYSHARE P850 Zoom Digital Camera is part of the KODAK EASYSHARE System, so sharing starts right on the back of your camera.
Exclusive Share button lets you tag favorite pictures to print or e-mail later
Favorites feature lets you share your on-camera collection at a moment's notice
KODAK EASYSHARE Software (included)
Works seamlessly with KODAK EASYSHARE Cameras and Docks to enable one-button transferring and sharing
The simple way to view, edit, organize, print, or view a slide show from your computer
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 EASYSHARE Camera Dock Series 3 (optional accessory)
Transfer your pictures 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 compatible)
KODAK EASYSHARE Printer Dock Plus (optional accessory)
The fastest way to get real KODAK Pictures with or without a computer
Works with KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Cameras and PictBridge-enabled digital cameras
One touch picture transfer
Delivers durable, waterproof pictures that last a lifetime
60 second print speed
One touch auto enhance for better, brighter pictures
BLUETOOTH®-enabled (using optional KODAK Wireless USB Adapter)
Infrared (IrDA) built in