Kodak EasyShare Z981
Announced Jan 5, 2010
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14 megapixels | 3″ screen | 26 – 676 mm (26×)
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Announced
Jan 5, 2010
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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.
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Group review,
Jul 6, 2010
Jul 6, 2010
Quick specs
| Body type | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 |
| Effective pixels | 14 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| ISO | Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (6400 at 3.1 MP) |
| Focal length (equiv.) | 26–676 mm |
| Max aperture | F2.8–5 |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 201,000 |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 sec |
| Format | H.264 |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 85 x 105 mm (4.88 x 3.35 x 4.13″) |
| GPS | None |
Our review
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.
Good for: Photographers who want a lot of zoom reach for little money.
Not so good for: Speed freaks and photographers who like a lot of manual control over their camera
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