The Kodak Easyshare P850 camera makes it easier than ever for amateur photographers to shoot like a professional. It features a 12x, 36 to 432 millimeter (35mm equivalent), image-stabilized, f2.8 to f3.7, Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon lens to get incredibly close to a scene while maintaining detail and sharpness.
Optical image stabilization, combined with the advanced, hybrid AF system (25 selectable points), provides a 2-stop advantage over non-Image Stabilized systems for better capturing subjects in low light for both still and video. For instance, if a particular scene called for at least a 1/500 shutter speed to "stop" the action under normal circumstances, the Easyshare P850 could deliver the same effect with a much slower 1/125 shutter speed, resulting in a bright yet crisp image. It also minimizes handheld camera shake at longer focal lengths, which is critical when not using a tripod--a scenario found on the sidelines of sporting events, on scenic hiking trails, and during everyday spontaneous picture-taking when carrying a stabilizing device is impractical.
The P850 model shares many elements of the more advanced P880, including 30-frame-per-second VGA video with single-frame still-extraction and trim/cut/splice/merge editing abilities. Thanks to cutting-edge Motion JPEG technology, record longer, TV-quality videos with sound--up to 80 continuous minutes depending on card capacity--while using less memory storage. Easyshare Software version 5 even makes combining, rotating, and adding music to video clips a breeze. The camera's bright, high-quality LCD and EVF simplify working with, viewing and sharing videos.
Other features include a unique hot shoe for extended lighting control; PASMC and extensive preset scene modes; multiple burst modes for action shooting; a live histogram; highlight/shadow clipping displays; RAW/TIFF/JPEG support; and lithium-ion battery. It is compatible with Easyshare printer docks, the Imagelink print system, and PictBridge technology.
A powerful zoom combined with precision optics
- Fast f2.8 to f8.0
- 12x (36mm to 432mm) 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-megapixel sensor for excellent resolution and prints up to 20 by 30 inches (50 by 75 centimeters)
- 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 frames per second
- Up to 12x zoom with image stabilization during capture
- On-camera video editing, including trim, cut, split, merge, fast forward, and rewind
- Print 2 by 3-inch (5 by 7.5-centimeter) wallet-sized photos 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-inch (6.4-centimeter) indoor/outdoor color LCD
Manual controls
- Exposure compensation: +/- 2.0 EV in 1/3 EV step
- Aperture: wide (f2.8 to f8.0) and tele (f3.7 to f8.0)
- Shutter speed: automatic: 1/2 to 1/1000 second; manual: 16 to 1/1000 second
- 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 to 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 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
What's in the Box:
Get shooting right away--the Kodak Easyshare P850 camera's ready to go:
- Kodak Easyshare P850 Zoom Digital Camera
- High-capacity Kodak Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery and Charger
- USB cable and audio/video cables
- Neckstrap
- Lens cap with strap
- Kodak Easyshare Software
- Getting started kit
- Custom camera insert for optional Kodak Easyshare Camera and Printer Docks
- 32 MB internal memory
Product Description:
With a combination of precision optics and a powerful zoom, this Kodak EasyShare digital camera offers sharp images, improved image quality at longer zoom ranges and an extraordinary creative performance. The camera’s many features, such as on-camera video editing with trim, cut, split and merge and flexible lighting controls make the camera itself an editing tool. You can even print wallet-size photos from video.