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Kodak’s EASYSHARE Z1485 IS Zoom Digital Camera features a high ISO up to 6400, a smart capture feature, HD pictures and videos and optional KODAK EASYSHARE HDTV Dock, a 14 MP for prints up to 30 × 40 in. (76 × 102 cm), face detection technology, convenient battery options, 5X optical zoom with optical image stabilization and more.

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Powerful zoom, precision optics, crisp, clear shots

5X zoom

* The all glass 5X Optical Zoom Lens (35 mm equivalent: 35–175 mm) captures crisp and steady shots

Optical image stabilization

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

Amazing quality prints with 14 MP

* 14 MP means you can make stunning prints up to 30 × 40 in. (76 × 102 cm)
* 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

High ISO mode

* Capture the details in low light conditions and fast action situations with a powerful, high ISO (up to 6400*)
* The camera automatically selects from ISO 100 to ISO 1600 based on lighting conditions
* ISO 3200 and 6400 available at 3.1 MP and lower in P/M modes

Beautiful pictures—automatically

* Who says you can’t have it all? The KODAK EASYSHARE Z1485 IS 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.

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 features

* Capture HD quality video
* Capture more video while using less memory with MPEG-4 compression
* Print multiple frames on a 4 × 6 in. (10 × 15 cm) print
* Save single frames and e-mail family and friends
* Mark special spots in your video with video bookmarking

KODAK EASYSHARE HDTV Dock (optional accessory)

* Elevate your high definition experience—view your photos on your HDTV using the KODAK EASYSHARE HDTV Dock.
* Experience HD video playback at 720p
* Show off your still photography in vivid HD
* Connect to your KODAK EASYSHARE HDTV Dock however you want; place your KODAK EASYSHARE Camera on it, use an SD card, USB flash drive, or card reader attached to the USB port
* Display your photos as single pictures, multi-up, or in slideshow format

Takes great pictures, makes them even better

* When the perfect picture taking opportunity arises, we’ll make sure you’re ready—with features like scene modes, face detection, KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology and much more. And after you take the shot, do even more. Turn your pictures into a multimedia slideshow, complete with music and effects.

Panorama stitch mode

* Create panoramic shots by combining up to three shots together into one large picture with panorama stitch mode

Histogram feature

* Verify the exposure of your picture using the histogram feature on live view, quick view, and review

On-camera features

* Easily capture and create great shots with features such as on-camera cropping, blurry picture alert, and digital red-eye reduction

Face detection technology

* For great shots of friends and family, face detection technology 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

Text and sound tagging

* Add text or sound tags to your pictures, so you can easily find and organize them later
* Never forget the details of your pictures with text tags
* Let your pictures have their say with sound tags

KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology

* Make your pictures as vivid as the moment you took them, right on camera.
* Print better, brighter pictures
* Relive your memories in richer detail
* Clear up dark shadows to reveal more smiles

P/M, scene, and color modes for advanced creativity

Multiple scene modes and picture enhancing features

* Portrait modes—portrait, night portrait, backlight
* 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

P/M for advanced creativity

* Program mode (P)—camera sets optimal shutter speed and aperture combination
* 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/5.1 (tele)
* Shutter speed—8–1/2000 sec.
* ISO equivalents—80, 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 preflash

The digital camera that’s ready whenever you are

* Never miss a shot because of a dead battery or full memory card. With three convenient battery options and internal memory, you’ll be able to capture even more memories.

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
* 32 MB internal memory**, enjoy SDHC (high capacity)/SD compatible technology

Convenient battery options

* With several battery options to choose from, your cameras always powered and ready to go.

The simple way to share

* The Z1485 IS is part of the KODAK EASYSHARE System, so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Just press Share.

On-camera Share button

* Sharing starts right on the back of the camera
* Have a picture you want to share? Tag it using the exclusive on-camera Share button and it will be ready to print or e-mail later
* Use the Favorites feature to keep your special pictures close without filling up your internal memory

KODAK EASYSHARE Software (included)

* The simplest way to find, create, and share.
* The award-winning, elegant design makes your pictures the star of the show for a more enjoyable viewing experience
* English, French, and German photo card templates turn pictures into 4 × 6 in. (10 × 15 cm) announcements, invitations, holiday cards, and more, right at home
* Get more out of KODAK EASYSHARE Software with a variety of useful tips
* Use KODAK EASYSHARE Software to access your pictures at the KODAK Gallery—then view, edit, and save them to My Collection

KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock Series 3 (optional accessory)

* Transfer your pictures at the touch of a button
* Instantly upload pictures to your computer for viewing, printing, and e-mailing
* Charges your KODAK Camera Battery in less than 3.5 hours***
* USB connection (USB 2.0 compatible)

The simple way to print your pictures at home

* Real KODAK Pictures are just a touch away with our convenient home printing solution.

KODAK EASYSHARE G610 Printer Dock (optional accessory, where available)

* One touch to KODAK Lab Quality Prints
* Waterproof, stain-resistant prints that last a lifetime****
* Automatic KODAK Camera Battery recharging
* Transfer pictures to a computer at the touch of a button
* Compatible with KODAK Color Cartridge & Photo Paper Kit / G

Specifications

Standard features

* Sensor type: 1 / 1.72 type CCD
* Effective pixels: 14 MP (4432 × 3328)
* Lens: 35–175 mm (35 mm equiv.) f/2.8–5.1
* Zoom: 5X optical, 5X advanced digital, total zoom range 25X
* Image stabilizer: optical
* Shutter speed: 8–1/2000 sec.
* LCD: 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) high resolution (230K pixels) indoor/outdoor color TFT display
* Storage: 32 MB internal memory* available, SDHC/SD card expansion slot

Auto focus

* Type: TTL imager AF system
* Focus modes: normal AF, macro AF, infinity AF, manual
* Focus range: wide: 0.2 m–infinity, tele: 0.5 m–infinity
* Focus: single, continuous
* Auto focus zones: TTL multi-zone, center zone

Exposure control

* ISO sensitivity: Smart Capture mode: auto (80–1600); P/M mode: auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400**
* Metering modes: multi-pattern, center-weighted, center spot
* Compensation: ±2.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps
* Bracketing: ±1.0 EV with 1/3 EV steps, 3 images
* AE lock: when shuter button is half pressed
* Histogram display: display on live view, quick view, and review
* White balance: auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade

Flash

* Range: wide: 5.8 m, tele: 3.1 m (Smart Capture mode and program (P) mode)
* Modes: Smart Capture mode: auto, red-eye reduction, off; P/M/High ISO mode: auto, red-eye reduction, fill, off

Shooting specifications

* Drive modes: single shot, first burst (1.7 fps up to 6 frames), last burst (1.7 fps last 6 frames), self-timer (10 sec.), two-shot self-timer (10 sec.), shutter delay (2 sec.)
* Shooting modes: Smart Capture, high ISO, P (program mode), M (manual mode), panorama stitch (left–right, right–left), video, SCN (scene modes)
* Scene modes: portrait, sport, landscape, night portrait, night landscape, snow, beach, text, fireworks, flower, manner/museum, self-portrait, stage, backlight, candlelight, sunset
* Click to capture: 0.2 sec.
* Shot to shot: 1.4 sec.

Still image specifications

* Still format: JPEG/EXIF v2.21

Picture size

* Smart Capture mode
14.2 MP (4352 × 3264)—4:3
12.6 MP (4352 × 2896)—3:2
10.7 MP (4352 × 2448)—16:9
5.0 MP (2592 × 1944)—4:3
4.5 MP (2592 × 1728)—3:2
3.8 MP (2592 × 1456)—16:9
3.1 MP (2048 × 1536)—4:3
2.8 MP (2048 × 1360)—3:2
2.4 MP (2048 × 1152)—16:9
* Program mode
14.2 MP (4352 × 3264)—4:3
12.6 MP (4352 × 2896)—3:2
10.7 MP (4352 × 2448)—16:9
5.0 MP (2592 × 1944)—4:3
3.1 MP (2048 × 1536)—4:3
2.2 MP (1800 × 1200)—3:2
2.1 MP (1920 × 1080)—16:9
1.2 MP (1280 × 960)—4:3
* Color modes: high color, natural color, low color, sepia, black and white
* Sharpness: high, normal, low
* Review options: single, magnification with navigation box, histogram display, multi-up, slideshow, multi-media slideshow, multi-field search, delete, undo-delete, copy, protect
* Editing: on-camera crop, KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, sound tagging, text tagging

Video specifications

* Format: QUICKTIME, MPEG 4
* Quality:
HDV (1280 × 720) at 30 fps***
VGA (640 × 480) at 30 fps
QVGA (320 × 240) at 30 fps
* Length:
HDV: continuous up to 29 min. based on external memory card capacity
VGA, QVGA: continuous up to 80 min. based on external memory card capacity
* Review options: play, rewind, pause, fast forward and rewind, forward and rewind by frame, multi-up, slideshow, multi-field search, bookmarks
* Editing: make print from video (1, 4, 9, 16-up), trim

Customization

* Custom settings: LCD brightness power-saving mode, image storage, preset tags, capture frame grid (on/off), image stabilizer control, quick view (on/off), advanced digital zoom, red-eye preflash, orientation sensor, sound, volume, date & time, auto power off time, video out, language, date stamp

Favorites

* Favorites: store favorite images in the camera

Physical specifications

* I/O interface: exclusive KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock, A/V output (NTSC or PAL) through dock connector, USB 2.0 (high-speed) through dock connector
* Power: 2 AA batteries (lithium), CRV-3 (lithium), optional KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-8000, 3V AC adapter, optional KODAK EASYSHARE Docks
* Tripod mount: ¼ in. standard
* Dimensions: W × H × D: 89.5 × 64.3 × 39.0 mm
* Weight: 164 g

Compatibility

* Direct printing: IMAGELINK print system compatible, PictBridge-enabled
* Software: works with KODAK EASYSHARE Software

Warranty

* one year

System Requirements

WINDOWS

* WINDOWS XP OS or later
* INTERNET EXPLORER 6.0 or higher

MACINTOSH

* MACINTOSH OS X 10.3 or higher
* SAFARI 1.1 or higher

Hardware

* 600 MHz processor or greater
* 128 MB RAM
* 200 MB hard drive disk space available
* CD-ROM drive
* Available USB port
* Color monitor, 800 × 600 display resolution, 16-bit minimum