Kodak EasyShare P850 Review
In August 2005 Kodak announced a new class of 'advanced digital cameras' with the introduction of the P series, which it hopes will provide an alternative to entry-level DSLRs. The EasyShare P850, which has an image-stabilized 12x zoom Schneider-Kreuznach lens (36-432mm 35mm equiv), is a direct competitor to the likes of Canon's S2 IS, Sony's H1 and Panasonic's FZ20. As well as the new image stabilizing feature the P850 boasts RAW file capture and a flash hot shoe, plus a real wealth of photographic controls.
- 36-432mm (12x) Schneider KREUZNACH Variogon F2.8-3.7 zoom lens
- Image stabilization
- 5.1 MP sensor
- VGA (640 x 480-pixel) video clips at 30fps
- 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) LCD
- High resolution electronic viewfinder
- Hot shoe flash connector
- Program, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual and three custom modes
- Responsive performance
- RAW file format
- Histogram (capture and review)
- Optional docks and printer docks
- Optional 0.7x and 1.4x lenses
Kodak EasyShare P850 key specifications
| Street price |
• US: $410
• UK: £310 |
| Body Material |
Plastic |
| Sensor |
• 1/2.5" CCD
• 5.1 million pixels total
• 5.0 million effective pixels |
| Image sizes |
• 2592 x 1944
• 2592 x 1728 (3:2 ratio optimized for 6x4-inch prints)
• 2048 x 1536
• 1664 x 1248
• 1280 x 960 |
| File Formats |
• JPEG (basic, standard, fine)
• RAW
• TIFF |
| Movie clips |
• 640 x 480 (30 fps)
• 320 x 240 (30 fps)
• Duration limited by card capacity (streaming)
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| Lens |
• 36-432mm equiv.(12x zoom) Schneider Variogon
• F2.8 - F3.7
• Optical image stabilization
• 55mm filter thread
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| Focus |
• Multi-zone, center zone, 25 selectable zones
• TTL-AF, hybrid AF external passive sensor
• Normal: 0.1 m - infinity (W) 0.9 m - infinity (T)
• Macro: 10 - 90 cm (W) 0.9 m - 2 m (T)
• Single AF, Continuous AF, Manual Focus
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| Shooting mode |
• Auto
• Portrait
• Self-portrait
• Sport
• Landscape
• Night portrait
• Night
landscape
• Snow
• Beach
• Text/document
• Flower
• Sunset,
• Candlelight
• Backlight
• Manner/museum
• Fireworks
• Party
• 3 custom modes
• AE Compensation +/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV steps
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| Sensitivity |
• Auto ISO
• 50, 64, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 800*
* ISO 800 only available in 1.2MP picture quality
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| Shutter speeds |
• Automatic: 1/2–1/1000 sec
• Manual: 16–1/1000 sec |
| Apertures |
• f/2.8– f/8.0 (wide), f/3.7–f/8.0 (tele)
• 10 position aperture f/2.8–f/8.0 in 1/3 EV step |
| White Balance |
• Auto
• Daylight
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Open Shade
• Cloudy
• Sunset
• Click WB
• 3 custom WB modes
• White balance compensation: blue/red bias and magenta/green bias
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| Metering |
• Multi-pattern
• Center-weighted
• Center-spot
• Selectable |
| Image parameters |
• Color: High, natural, low (saturation)
• B&W
• Sepia
• Sharpness: High, normal, low
• Contrast: High, normal, low
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| Continuous |
• First: 2.3 fps up to 5 images (Fine / JPEG)
• Last: 2.3 fps last 5 frames saved (Fine / JPEG) |
| Flash |
• Built-in auto pop-up
• Modes: auto, fill, off, red-eye reduction
• Range @ ISO 140: (wide) 4.7 m, (tele) 3.6 m
• +/- 1.0 EV in 0.3 EV steps
• Guide number: 11 @ ISO 100
• Hot shoe |
| Storage |
• SD/MMC card
• 32MB internal memory |
| Viewfinder |
• EVF
• 237,000 pixels |
| LCD monitor |
• 2.5 " TFT LCD
• 115,000 pixels |
| Connectivity |
• USB 2.0
• NTSC/PAL
• DC in
• AV out |
| Power |
• Kodak 1700 mA Li-ion rechargeable battery
• Adapter optional |
| In the box* |
• KODAK EASYSHARE P850 Zoom Digital Camera
• High-capacity KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery and Charger
• USB and audio/video cables
• Lens cap with strap
• Neck strap
• KODAK EASYSHARE Software
• Getting Started Kit
• Custom camera insert for optional KODAK EASYSHARE Printer Docks and Camera Docks
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| Other features |
• PictBridge
• Playback and record histogram
• Exposure bracketing, 3 or 5 images 1/3, 2/3, 1.0EV steps
• In-camera raw developer
• In-camera red-eye removal (playback mode)
• +/-2EV with 1/3EV steps
• 1/2 - 1/1000 sec shutter
• Image stabilizer
• 2 or 10-second self-timer
• Timelapse (intervalometer)
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| Weight (excl batt) |
403 g (14.2 oz) |
| Dimensions |
108 x 84 x 72 mm (4.3 x 3.3 x 2.8 in) |
* Supplied accessories may differ in each country or area.
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Dec 22, 2005
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Nov 18, 2008
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Dec 18, 2008
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