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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