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KODAK EASYSHARE Z612 Zoom Digital Camera

We raised the bar for zoom. 12 times.

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Overview

Introducing the KODAK EASYSHARE Z612 Zoom Digital Camera. It proudly boasts a 12X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIGON Optical Zoom Lens with image stabilization, so you can get tack-sharp long shots and steady videos. See the world through its bright 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) display and capture all the detail with 6.1 MP. The Z612—it’s high level photography for the photographer you aspire to be.

Powerful zoom, precision optics

  • The all glass 12X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON f/2.8–f/4.8 Optical Zoom Lens (35 mm–420 mm) delivers extraordinary creative performance and sharp pictures
  • Image stabilization enables improved image quality at longer zoom ranges and slower shutter speeds

6.1 MP resolution

  • The 6.1 MP sensor delivers excellent resolution for prints up to 30 in. × 40 in.. You can crop your pictures and still get stunning quality
  • Five resolution settings give you the freedom to pick the one that’s right for you

2.5 in. (6.4 cm) color display

  • View pictures with brilliance and clarity on the high resolution indoor/outdoor 2.5 in.color display or the high resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF)
  • Whether you shoot your pictures vertically or horizontally, view them right-side-up with auto picture rotation
  • In review mode, quickly magnify up to 8X, fast scroll through pictures, or view multi-up
  • 32 MB[1]internal memory, SD/MMC card expansion slot lets you keep shooting longer

The power behind great pictures

  • The Z612’s KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery has an outstanding capacity and provides continuous, reliable power
  • Charge your batteries easily with the included KODAK Li-Ion Battery Charger

Easy to use creative control including video

Simple to use video features

  • Record VGA video (640 × 480 pixels) at 30 fps with sound
  • Zoom during video for increased versatility
  • Image stabilization enables steady capture
  • Capture more video while using less memory with MPEG-4 compression
  • Print multiple frames on a 4 × 6 in.print
  • Save single frames and e-mail family and friends

Picture enhancing and editing features

Capture consistently great shots by utilizing features such as KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology and on-camera cropping. Get exceptional results by activating on-camera picture enhancing features including histogram.

KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology

Make your pictures as vivid as the moment you took them.

  • Print better, brighter pictures
  • Relive your memories in richer detail
  • Clear up dark shadows to reveal more smiles

On-camera cropping

Crop in tight to see the important details

Histogram feature

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

Multiple scene modes

  • Portrait modes—portrait, self portrait, night portrait, backlight
  • Landscape modes—landscape, night landscape, fireworks
  • Bright scene modes—sport, beach, and snow
  • Action modes—sport and 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

Manual and custom controls at your fingertips

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

Manual controls

  • Exposure compensation—+/-2.0 EV in 0.33 EV step increments
  • Aperture—f/2.8 (wide), f/4.8 (tele)
  • Shutter speed—automatic; 16–1/2000
  • ISO equivalents—(automatic) 80, 100, 200, 400, 800[2]
  • Auto focus—TTL imager AF system
  • Exposure metering—multi-pattern, center-weighted, center spot (zone tracks with 5 focus zone)
  • White balance—auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade
  • Flash mode—auto, off, fill, red-eye preflash

Exclusive KODAK Color Science Image Processing Chip

  • The exclusive KODAK Color Science Chip provides vibrant, true-to-life colors in every picture
  • A new high speed digital processor chip, advanced algorithms, and hardware acceleration features let the Z612 make simultaneous, split-second decisions to produce rich, vibrant, true-to-life colors in almost any lighting situation
  • Every time you click the shutter, the KODAK Color Science Chip performs an instantaneous and advanced analysis of collected scene data to identify and adjust multiple factors that influence picture quality
  • Scene light source is detected and adjustments are made to capture bright whites and true, vivid colors under difficult lighting conditions—fluorescent, tungsten, or daylight
  • Scene content is analyzed for luminance, focal distance, subject matter orientation, and color to determine the correct exposure and capture the natural details, accurate flesh tones, and rich colors you see in your composition

The simple way to share

The Z612 is part of the KODAK EASYSHARE System, so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Just press Share.

On-camera Share button

  • Sharing starts right on the back of the camera
  • Have a picture you want to share? Tag it using the exclusive on-camera Share button and it will be ready to print or e-mail later
  • Use the Favorites feature to keep your special pictures close

KODAK EASYSHARE Software (included)

The simple way to organize, print, and share.

  • Organize your pictures to find them instantly
  • Select from a variety of easy to use printing options, including the One Touch to Better Pictures feature, which automatically adjusts inkjet printer settings to make Kodak quality photos when using KODAK Inkjet Photo Papers
  • Share pictures quickly with friends and family
  • Get creative, edit, and do more with your pictures

KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock Series 3 (optional accessory)

  • Transfers your pictures and charges your battery 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 [3]
  • USB connection (USB 2.0 compatible)

Simple ways to print your pictures at home

Real KODAK Pictures are just a touch away with our convenient home printing options.

KODAK EASYSHARE Photo Printer 500 (optional accessory)

  • Print real KODAK Pictures from digital media cards and USB devices, including PictBridge-enabled digital cameras
  • View and edit on the large 3.5 in.display
  • Works with or without a computer
  • Features KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology for better, brighter pictures
  • Features red-eye reduction
  • Wireless capability (Wi-Fi ready[4], BLUETOOTH® Wireless Technology enabled)

KODAK EASYSHARE Printer Dock Plus Series 3 (optional accessory)

  • Create real KODAK Borderless Prints, from mini-photo size up to 4 × 6 in., in 90 seconds or less[5]
  • Use it with or without a computer
  • Transfer pictures at the touch of a button and charge your camera’s battery with ease
  • IMAGELINK Print System and PictBridge compatible

Ready to go—right out of the box

Unpack the Z612 and you’re ready to shoot. It doesn’t get any easier.

  • KODAK EASYSHARE Z612 Zoom Digital Camera
  • KODAK Rechargeable Li-Ion Digital Camera Battery
  • KODAK Li-Ion Battery Charger or equivalent
  • USB and AV cables
  • Lens cap with strap
  • Neck strap
  • KODAK EASYSHARE Software
  • Getting Started Kit
  • Custom camera insert for optional KODAK EASYSHARE Camera and Printer Docks
  • 132 MB internal memory/28 MB available for picture storage (1 MB equals one million bytes).
  • 2ISO 800 is available only with 1.1 MP setting.
  • 3Actual battery charging time may vary by camera model.
  • 4With the optional KODAK WI-FI® Card.
  • 5Actual print speed may vary.
  • Specifications


    Product Specifications

    Standard features
    CCD total pixels

    6.4 MP (2934 × 2171)

    CCD effective pixels

    6.1 MP (2848 × 2144)

    Picture quality

    • 6.0 MP: best (2832 × 2128), prints up to 30 × 40 in. (75 × 100 cm)
    • 5.3 MP: best 3:2 (2832 x 1888), optimized ratio for 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints
    • 4.0 MP: better (2304 x 1728), prints up to 20 x 30 in. (50 x 75 cm)
    • 3.1 MP: good (2048 x 1536), prints up to 8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm)
    • 1.1 MP: e-mail (1200 x 900), small prints
    • JPEG fine, JPEG standard, JPEG basic

    Still format

    JPEG/EXIF v 2.21

    Lens

    35–420 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/2.8–f/4.8 SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Lens

    Image stabilizer

    optical

    Zoom

    12X

    Advanced digital zoom

    4.2X

    Zoom

    50X

    Shutter speed

    16–1/1000 sec. in 1/3 step increments

    Viewfinder

    high resolution (202K pixels) electronic, 100% field of view

    LCD

    2.5 in. (6.4 cm) high resolution (230K pixels) wide angle of view color TFT display, 2 level brightness adjustment

    Performance features
    Scene modes

    sport, night portrait, portrait, landscape, night landscape, self portrait, flower, sunset, backlight, candlelight, manner/museum, text/document, beach, snow, fireworks, children

    Shooting modes

    auto, sport, night portrait, SCN (scene mode), P (program mode), A (aperture priority mode), S (shutter priority mode), M (manual mode)

    Click to capture

    0.3 sec. (preview on) wide

    Shot to shot

    1.0 sec.

    Color modes

    high color, natural color, low color, sepia, black and white

    Sharpness

    high, normal, low

    Drive modes

    • single shot, self timer (10 sec.)
    • two shot self timer (10 sec.)
    • delay shutter (2 sec.)
    • first burst (2 fps up to 8 frames)
    • last burst (2 fps last 8 frames)
    • exposure bracketing

    Video mode

    continuous MPEG-4 compressed video with stereo audio capture

    Video resolution

    • VGA (640 × 480 pixels) at 30 fps
    • QVGA (320 × 240 pixels) at 30 fps

    Video length

    continuous up to 80 min. based on memory capacity

    Video formats

    QUICKTIME

    Video features

    • zoom during video with image stabilization and auto focus
    • video print options including 4, 9, or 16 up

    Auto focus

    TTL imager AF system

    Focus modes

    normal, macro, infinity, manual

    Auto focus zones

    TTL multi-zone, center zone, selectable zone (5 zones selectable)

    Auto focus control

    single, continuous

    AF (Auto Focus) assist light

    available

    Focus range

    • normal wide: 1.6 ft (0.5 m)–infinity
    • normal tele: 3.9 ft (1.2 m)–infinity
    • macro wide: 4.7 in.–2 ft (12–60 cm)
    • macro tele: 2–4.3 ft (60 cm–1.3 m)

    ISO sensitivity

    auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800[1]

    White balance

    auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade

    Exposure metering

    multi-pattern, center-weighted, center-spot (zone tracks with 5 focus zone)

    Exposure compensation

    ±2.0 EV with 0.3 EV steps

    Exposure bracketing

    ±1.0 EV with 0.3 EV steps, 3 images

    AE (Auto Exposure) lock

    Exposure lock when shutter button is pressed halfway

    Histogram

    display on live view and review

    Flash mode

    auto, off, fill, red-eye preflash

    Flash compensation

    ±1.0 EV with 0.3 EV steps

    Flash range

    • wide: 2.0–15.4 ft (0.6–4.7 m) at ISO 140
    • tele: 3.9–8.9 ft (1.2–2.7 m) at ISO 140

    Review options

    • still: single, magnification with pan, multi-up, slide show, Favorites
    • video: play, rewind, pause, fast forward and rewind, forward and rewind by frame, multi-up

    Editing

    crop, KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology

    Favorites

    slide show, multi-up, remove Favorites, setup menu

    Custom settings

    LCD brightness, image storage location, grid line display, set album, AF assist light, auto picture rotation, quick view, image stabilizer for video, camera sound setting, sound volume, mode description, accessory lens, date and time setting, video out (NTSC/PAL), EVF/LCD timeout, auto power off, language, reset entire camera setting, format

    Dedicated buttons

    power, shutter, mode dial, zoom, EVF/LCD, flash, info, review, 4-way jog dial, OK, Share, menu, delete, landscape, close up, burst/self timer, Favorites

    Software

    works with KODAK EASYSHARE Software

    Storage

    32 MB[2 ]internal memory available, SD/MMC card expansion slot

    Physical specifications
    Dock compatibility

    works with optional KODAK EASYSHARE Printer Dock Series 3 and KODAK EASYSHARE Printer Dock Plus Series 3, KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock Series 3, and KODAK EASYSHARE Photo Printer 500

    IMAGELINK Print System compatible

    yes

    PICTBRIDGE enabled

    yes

    I/O interface

    A/V output (NTSC or PAL, user-selectable), exclusive KODAK Camera Dock/Printer Dock interface, digital (USB 2.0) connector

    Power

    optional KODAK EASYSHARE Docks with KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-8000, CRV3, optional 3V AC adapter

    Lens protection

    lens cap with strap

    Tripod mount

    1/4 in. standard

    Weight

    without batteries: 10.6 oz (300 g)

    Dimensions

    W × H × D: 4.1 × 2.9 × 2.7 in. (104 × 74 × 69 mm)

    Package Contents

    • KODAK EASYSHARE Z612 Zoom Digital Camera
    • KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-8000
    • KODAK Li-Ion Battery Charger K8500 or equivalent
    • USB and AV cables
    • Lens cap with strap
    • Neck strap
    • KODAK EASYSHARE Software
    • Getting Started Kit
    • Custom camera insert for optional KODAK EASYSHARE Camera and Printer Docks

    Warranty

    one year

    System Requirements

    WINDOWS

    • WINDOWS 2000 SP1, or XP OS[3]
    • 600 MHz processor or greater
    • 128 MB RAM
    • INTERNET EXPLORER 6.0 or higher

    MACINTOSH

    • POWERMAC or POWERBOOK G3, G4, G5; iMac; eMac; or iBook computer
    • MACINTOSH OS X 10.3 or higher
    • 128 MB RAM
    • SAFARI 1.1 or higher

    Hardware

    • 200 MB hard drive disk space available
    • CD-ROM drive
    • Available USB port
    • Color monitor, 800 × 600 display resolution, 16-bit minimum
  • 1ISO 800 is available only with 1.1 MP setting.
  • 232 MB internal memory/28 MB available for picture storage (1 MB equals one million bytes).
  • 3WINDOWS VISTA, XP, 2K, ME and 98 software for your camera offered at: http:/www.kodak.com/go/drivers. From the drop-down menu, select EASYSHARE Software and click Go. On the following page, select your Operating System.
  • Accessories

    Recommended Accessories

    All Compatible Accessories

    = Recommended

    Memory Cards & Readers

    SD Memory Card / 2 GB
    Secure your pictures with the brand you trust.

    #1299379

    Out of Stock

    $14.95
    $8.97


     

    Tripods & Mounts

    Digital Camera Tripod / Mini
    Super-convenient tripod in a mini table-top size.
    • Perfect for table-top use
    • Extendable legs and rubber feet
    • Titling head

    #1098243

    In Stock

    $14.99
    $8.99


     

    Cables

    USB Cable, Model U-8
    Transfer your pictures to a computer fast and easy.
    • Connect your camera to your computer
    • Transfers your pictures and videos

    #1955137

    In Stock

    $24.99
    $14.99


     

    Universal

    Essential Zoom Camera Case / Black
    Protect your long-zoom camera.
    • Ideal for long-zoom digital cameras
    • Rugged, heavy-duty
    • Adjustable shoulder strap

    #8000374

    In Stock

    $19.99
    $11.99


     
    Essential Tripod / Large 52
    Perfect for photographers on the run.
    • Lightweight
    • Folds for easy storage
    • Carrying case included

    #8001281

    In Stock

    $29.99
    $17.99