The power is in your hands. The Kodak EasyShare Z980 allows you go from horizontal to vertical shots with unbelievable ease using the new vertical shutter release. Switch seamlessly between 26mm wide-angle to 624mm (24x) optical zoom. The Z980 gives you the versatility and creativity you crave at a price you can’t resist.

Vertical shutter release

• Shoot vertical as well as horizontal with the convenient vertical shutter release
• Detachable vertical grip (included) provides maximum comfort while shooting vertically

Powerful 24x optical zoom lens

• The 24x Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon optical zoom lens (26-624mm) zooms in even faster and closer to deliver crisp, steady shots for extraordinary creative performance

Fast (f/2.8-f/8.0) 26mm wide-angle lens

• Capture dramatic shots in tight quarters or in front of spectacular landscapes

Image stabilization

• Capture sharp, steady shots when shooting at long zoom ranges
• Image stabilization automatically minimizes camera shake to deliver sharper pictures

Amazing quality prints with 12 megapixels

• 12 megapixels means you can make stunning prints up to 30 x 40 inches
• More megapixels means you can crop and enlarge and still have great picture quality
• However you choose to print--at home, at retail, or online--trust Kodak for picture quality that’s truly exceptional and for memories that will last

Best-in-class click-to-capture speed

• <0.2 sec. picture-capture speed means you can capture that challenging action shot without delay

Beautiful pictures, more often--automatically.

Who says you can’t have it all? The Kodak EasyShare Z980 digital camera blends the latest picture-taking technology with the ultimate in style. And with Kodak’s innovative Smart Capture feature, it’s the take-anywhere camera that does it all--automatically.

Kodak’s Smart Capture feature Take better pictures than ever before. Kodak’s innovative Smart Capture feature adjusts camera settings for great pictures in just about any environment--automatically.

• Intelligent scene detection--detects and analyzes scene conditions
• Intelligent capture control--automatically sets camera settings including exposure, focus and ISO for clear, sharp pictures even in low light and challenging situations
• Intelligent image processing--reduces noise and clears up dark shadows for vibrant, crisp details and true-to-life colors

True HD quality: capture stunning pictures and video

HD picture capture

• Capture beautiful HD pictures in 16:9 format
• View your pictures in high definition on an HDTV or other HD devices

HD video capture

• Capture HD quality video
• Capture more video while using less memory with MPEG-4 compression
• Print multiple frames on a 4 x 6-inch print
• Save single frames and e-mail family and friends
• Mark special spots in your video with video bookmarking

Be in control with sophisticated camera features

Enhanced lighting control

• Hot shoe flash connector for enhanced, flexible lighting control
• Take advantage of the optional Kodak P20 Zoom Flash for extended flash range
• Responsive performance, including fast power up, shot-to-shot and click-to-capture
• RAW file format (PC only) for full creative flexibility

Program auto, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual modes

• Program mode (P)--camera sets optimal shutter speed and aperture combination
• Aperture priority mode (A)--you choose aperture, the camera sets shutter speed
• Shutter priority mode (S)--you choose shutter speed, the camera sets aperture
• Manual mode (M)--you choose both the aperture and shutter speed

Manual controls

• Exposure compensation: +/- 2.0 EV in +/- 1/3 EV step increments
• Aperture: f/2.8 (wide), f/8.0 (tele)
• Shutter speed: 16-1/2000 sec.
• ISO equivalents: (automatic), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
• Auto focus: TTL imager AF system
• Exposure metering: multi-pattern, center-weighted, center-spot
• White balance: auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade
• Flash mode: auto, off, fill, red-eye reduction

Multiple scene modes

• Portrait modes--portrait, night portrait, backlight, self
• Landscape modes--landscape, night landscape, fireworks
• Bright scene modes--sport, beach, snow
• Action modes--sport, children
• Close-up modes--flower
• Text/Documents mode--ensures sharp text when photographing documents
• Manner/Museum mode--use when sound or flash are not desired

5 color modes

• High color
• Low color
• Natural color
• Black and white
• Sepia

Turning photography on its side

The Z980 allows you to take those versatile and creative shots you crave. So when the perfect picture-taking opportunity arises, you’ll be ready. Go from horizontal to vertical shots with ease. And with on-camera features like face detection, multimedia slideshow, text and sound tags, and HD video, taking the shot is just the beginning.

Face detection

• For great shots of friends and family, face detection locates faces and automatically adjusts camera settings

Multimedia slideshow
Tell your story your way using the multimedia slideshow feature.

• Turn your pictures into a creative multimedia slideshow right from your camera
• Set the mood when you choose from pre-loaded sound themes to accompany your slideshow
• Insert creative transitions and bring your pictures to life

Kodak PERFECT TOUCH Technology
Make your pictures as vivid as the moment you took them. Print better, brighter pictures using Kodak PERFECT TOUCH Technology in PASM modes.

• Make better, brighter pictures
• Relive your memories in richer detail
• Clear up dark shadows to reveal more smiles

Text and sound tags
Add text or sound tags to your pictures, on-camera, so you can easily find and organize them later using Kodak EasyShare Software.

• Never forget the details of your pictures with text tags
• Let your pictures have their say with sound tags

High ISO mode

• Capture the details in low light and fast action situations with a powerful, high ISO (up to 6400).
• Faster shutter speeds mean you can capture scenes in low light and fast action
• The camera automatically selects from ISO 64 to ISO 3200 based on lighting conditions
• ISO 3200 and 6400 available at 3.1-megapixel setting and less in PASM modes

On-camera picture-enhancing features

• Easily capture and create great shots with features such as on-camera cropping, blurry picture alert, and digital red-eye reduction
• Panorama stitch mode combines up to three shots into one large picture on-camera
• Verify the exposure of your picture using the histogram feature on live view, quick view, and review

Shoot video with ease

• Record continuous HD video (1280 x 720) at 30 fps or VGA video (640 x 480) at 30 fps with stereo sound and on-camera editing
• Video print options include 1, 4, 9, and 16-up prints
• Save single frames and e-mail to family and friends

Internal memory plus

• Don’t miss a shot if your memory card becomes full--switch to in-camera memory quickly, thanks to the internal memory plus feature
• Up to 64 MB of internal memory and SD/SDHC card compatibility lets you start shooting right out of the box
• Eye-Fi compatible--upload your pictures and videos automatically, effortlessly, and wirelessly.

Ni-MH rechargeable batteries & charger

• Don’t miss a shot with the power of the included Ni-MH precharged batteries and charger

The simple way to share

The Z980 is part of the Kodak EasyShare System, so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Just press Share.

On-camera upload via Share button

• Sharing starts right on the back of the camera
• Upload and share your favorite pictures and videos to Youtube and Kodak Gallery via the Share button and Kodak EasyShare software

Kodak EasyShare Software (included)
The simplest way to organize, edit, create, and share.

• Organize your pictures with your own tags and star ratings then use the search feature to quickly find any picture in your collection
• Edit your pictures with ease--select from a variety of simple tools that reduce red-eye, improve lighting, remove wrinkles and blemishes, and add text
• Create photo projects online or at home--choose from hundreds of templates and designs to create album pages, cards, invitations and much more
• Share your photos and videos with family and friends at the Kodak Gallery or YouTube

What's in the Box

• Kodak EasyShare Z980 digital camera
• Detachable vertical grip
• Kodak Ni-MH pre-charged rechargeable digital camera battery (4)
• Kodak Ni-MH charging solution
• USB cable
• Lens cap with strap
• Neck strap
• User’s guide with Kodak EasyShare Software