Megapixel madness strikes 14MP Kodak compact

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Published on September 23, 2008
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zation, and HD video. The camera offers a Smart Capture feature, which reads scene conditions and adjusts camera settings such as exposure, focus and ISO for optimal results. Image processing is claimed to clean up digital noise and pump up the colors. Panorama stitching, histogram, face-detection, multimedia slideshow and text and sound tagging are among the features, along with multiple scene and color modes. Pricing and availability not known yet.



For details, read the Kodak press release:



Kodak EASYSHARE Z1485 IS Zoom Digital Camera Introduction



September 23, 2008 — Kodak today introduced the new Kodak EASYSHARE Z1485 IS Zoom Digital Camera at Photokina. The EasyShare Z1485 IS features 14-megapixel resolution, 5x optical zoom lens (35-175mm equivalent), optical image stabilization, high ISO capability, and HD video recording.



Powerful zoom, precision optics, crisp, clear shots



5X zoom

The all glass 5X Optical Zoom Lens (35 mm equivalent: 35–175 mm) captures crisp and steady shots

Optical image stabilization

Capture sharp, steady shots when shooting at long zoom ranges




Optical image stabilization automatically minimizes camera shake to deliver sharper pictures



Amazing quality prints with 14 MP

14 MP means you can make stunning prints up to 30 × 40 in. (76 × 102 cm)



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.



High ISO mode

Capture the details in low light conditions and fast action situations with a powerful, high ISO (up to 6400*)

The camera automatically selects from ISO 100 to ISO 1600 based on lighting conditions

ISO 3200 and 6400 available at 3.1 MP and lower in P/M modes

Beautiful pictures—automatically



Who says you can’t have it all? The KODAK EASYSHARE Z1485 IS Digital Camera blends the latest picture-taking technology with the ultimate in style—and with Kodak’s innovative Smart Capture feature, it’s the take-anywhere camera that does it all—automatically.


Smart Capture feature

Take better pictures than ever before. Kodak’s innovative Smart Capture feature adjusts camera settings for great pictures in just about any environment—automatically.



Intelligent scene detection—detects and analyzes scene conditions

Intelligent capture control—automatically sets camera settings including exposure, focus and ISO for clear, sharp pictures even in low light and challenging situations


Intelligent image processing—reduces noise and clears up dark shadows for vibrant, crisp details and true-to-life colors


True HD quality: capture stunning pictures and video

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 photos 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 KODAK EASYSHARE HDTV Dock however you want%3B 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

Takes great pictures, makes them even better



When the perfect picture taking opportunity arises, we’ll make sure you’re ready—with features like scene modes, face detection, KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology and much more. And after you take the shot, do even more. Turn your pictures into a multimedia slideshow, complete with music and effects.


Panorama stitch mode

Create panoramic shots by combining up to three shots together into one large picture with panorama stitch mode



Histogram feature

Verify the exposure of your picture using the histogram feature on live view, quick view, and review



On-camera features

Easily capture and create great shots with features such as on-camera cropping, blurry picture alert, and digital red-eye reduction



Face detection technology

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



Multimedia slideshow

Tell your story your way using the multimedia slideshow feature



Turn your pictures into a creative multimedia slideshow right from your camera

Set the mood when you choose from pre-loaded sound themes to accompany your slideshow

Insert creative transitions and bring your pictures to life

Text and sound tagging

Add text or sound tags to your pictures, so you can easily find and organize them later

Never forget the details of your pictures with text tags

Let your pictures have their say with sound tags

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

P/M, scene, and color modes for advanced creativity




Multiple scene modes and picture enhancing features

Portrait modes—portrait, night portrait, backlight

Landscape modes—landscape, night landscape, fireworks

Bright scene modes—sport, beach, snow

Action modes—sport, 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

P/M for advanced creativity




Program mode (P)—camera sets optimal shutter speed and aperture combination

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/5.1 (tele)

Shutter speed—8–1/2000 sec.

ISO equivalents—80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*

Auto focus—TTL imager AF system

Exposure metering—multi-pattern, center-weighted, center-spot

White balance—auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade

Flash mode—auto, off, fill, red-eye preflash