Kodak Easyshare P850

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 Image link print system, and Pict Bridge technology.