Introduction

Kodak announced the Kodak EasyShare P850 digital camera. The new advanced Kodak P850 digital camera extends Kodak?s signature simplicity-of-operation to avid photographers, giving them better tools to capture the exact images they want. The Kodak EasyShare P850 (5.1 Megapixels, 36 - 432mm, f/2.8-3.7, image-stabilized lens, US$499 MSRP available beginning this month) digital camera is engineered for exacting performance, whether the photographer is shooting dramatic outdoor vistas, fast-moving sporting events, or everyday family events. Kodak has incorporated advanced yet easy-to-use features, as well as legendary Kodak Color Science image processing, for stunning, highly accurate color, shot after shot.
Image Stabilization
Optical image stabilization, combined with the advanced, hybrid AF system (25 selectable points), provides a 2-stop advantage over non-Image Stabilized systems for better capturing subjects in low light for both still and video. For instance, if a particular scene called for at least a 1/500 shutter speed to ?stop? the action under normal circumstances, the Kodak P850 could deliver the same effect with a much slower 1/125 shutter speed, resulting in a bright yet crisp image. It also minimizes handheld camera shake at longer focal lengths, which is critical when not using a tripod, a scenario found on the sidelines of sporting events, on scenic hiking trails, and during everyday spontaneous picture-taking when carrying a stabilizing device is impractical.
Schneider Kreuznach VARIOGON lens
The Kodak EasyShare P850 camera makes it easier than ever for amateur photographers to shoot like a professional. It features a 12X, 36 - 432mm (35mm equiv.), image-stabilized, f2.8 - f/3.7, Schneider Kreuznach VARIOGON lens to get incredibly close to a scene while maintaining detail and sharpness.
Motion JPEG technology
The Kodak EasyShare P850 digital camera shares many elements of the more advanced P880, including 30 fps VGA video with single-frame still-extraction and trim/cut/splice/merge editing abilities. Thanks to cutting-edge Motion JPEG technology, record longer, TV-quality videos with sound, up to 80 continuous minutes depending on card capacity, while using less memory storage. Kodak EasyShare Software version 5 even makes combining, rotating, and adding music to video clips a breeze. The camera?s bright, high-quality LCD and EVF simplify working with, viewing and sharing videos.
RAW support
Other features include a unique hot shoe for extended lighting control; P/A/S/M/C and extensive preset scene modes; multiple burst modes for action shooting; a live histogram; highlight/shadow clipping displays; RAW/TIFF/JPEG support; and lithium-`ion battery. It is compatible with Kodak EasyShare printer docks, the ImageLink print system, and PictBridge technology.