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ProductCode: kodak_z981
Award: ""
ImageURL: /files/p/products/kodak_z981/7562a3739d874df8a28d30bb7920da69.png
Name: Kodak EasyShare Z981
ShortSpecs:
    - 14 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 26 – 676 mm (26×)
ReviewScore: 59
URL: /products/kodak/compacts/kodak_z981
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: Kodak EasyShare Z981 superzoom features a 14MP sensor, 26x optical zoom lens strating at a wide 26mm and a 3.0 inch LCD. It offes manual shooting modes, records 720p HD videos, a Smart Capture mode and image stabilization.
    ProductPhotos:
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: Photographers who want a lot of zoom reach for little money.
        NotSoGoodFor: Speed freaks and photographers who like a lot of manual control over their camera
        Conclusion: The Kodak Z981 gives you a good zoom range and RAW capture at a bargain price. Some of the body materials and the feature set look a little basic but the camera is an option if you're on a tight budget.
    ASIN:
        - B0031RGGFM
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ""
    Announced: Jan 5, 2010
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Single
        - Live View
    Battery: AA
    BatteryDescription: AA (4) batteries (NiMH Rechargeable batteries)
    BodyType: SLR-like (bridge)
    BoostedISOMaximum: ""
    BuiltInFlash: Yes ((Pop-Up))
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ContinuousDrive: 0.9 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "No"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (5x)
    Dimensions: 124 x 85 x 105 mm (4.88 x 3.35 x 4.13″)
    EffectivePixels: 14 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FlashModes: Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
    FlashRange: 6.20 m
    FocalLengthEquiv: 26–676 mm
    FocalLengthMultiplier: ""
    Format: H.264
    GPS: None
    HDMI: "No"
    ISO: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (6400 at 3.1 MP)
    ImageRatioWh: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, Standard, Basic
    LensMount: ""
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MacroFocusRange: 10 cm (3.94″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 4288 x 3216
    MaximumAperture: F2.8–5
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Mono
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 16 sec
    NormalFocusRange: 70 cm (27.56″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: ""
    OpticalZoom: 26×
    OrientationSensor: ""
    OtherResolutions: 4288 x 2848, 4288 x 2416, 2832 x 2128, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 960
    RemoteControl: "No"
    Resolutions: 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
    ReviewPreview: "59%DPReview score\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read group review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Jul 6, 2010"
    ScreenDots: 201,000
    ScreenSize: 3″
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: ""
    SensorSize: 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm)
    SensorType: CCD
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: ""
    StorageIncluded: 64 MB Internal
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC card, Internal
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: RAW
    ViewfinderCoverage: ""
    ViewfinderType: Electronic
    WBBracketing: ""
    WeightIncBatteries: 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "5"