Kodak EasyShare Max Z990 12MP Digital Camera

Features:

• 12MP BSI CMOS Sensor
• Wide 30x Zoom Lens 28-840mm Equivalent
• 3.0" HVGA LCD Screen
• 1920x1080p HD Video @30/60fps
• Creative (HDR, Night, etc.) Modes
• Easy-to-Share Internet Upload
• 22 Scene Modes
• Burst Modes, PASM Dial, RAW Format
• Electronic Viewfinder
• Film Effects (Kodachrome, Tri-X, etc.)

Kodak's EasyShare Max Z990 12MP Digital Camera (Black) is well-named: a 30x optical zoom is pretty much the "Max" for a compact consumer digital camera. But it's not only the lens that makes this camera a contender.

A 12MP CMOS sensor that has improved performance in low-light situations, a large, bright 3" LCD monitor, full 1080 HD video, and the option of shooting in the advanced RAW format are all reasons to take a closer look. And, the 30x zoom includes a 28mm wide-angle (the lens is a 28-840mm (equivalent) Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon with a fast maximum aperture of f/2.8-f/5.6). Combined with optical image stabilization and ISO sensitivity up to 6400 (ISO 12800 at 3.1MP resolution), you'll get sharp, clear pictures even in dim light.

The Z990 brings lots of other sophisticated features usually found in DSLRs, as well--a Program, Aperture, Shutter and Manual dial, plus RAW format (which can give dramatically better results using post-processing software), scene modes that can optimize settings for a variety of common subjects (portrait, night, landscape, sports, children, beach, fireworks, etc.), and artistic effects including High Dynamic Range (HDR), panorama, photobooth, etc.

Like the look of those slides your grandparents had? The Z990 can replicate the look of Kodachrome, Kodacolor, Ektachrome, Tri-X or T-Max film. Of course, this is an EasyShare camera, so it has simple, no-stress 3-step sharing for getting those pictures and videos quickly online to Kodak Gallery, Facebook, YouTube, or Flickr.

Sharing Pictures and Videos is as Simple as 1, 2, 3

• Step 1-Just press Share when in review mode
  * Step 2-Choose your favorite sharing destination, e-mail address, or KODAK PULSE Digital Frame
  * Step 3-Connect your camera to your computer or insert your memory card, and your videos or pictures are automatically uploaded to the destination(s)
  The EasyShare Z990 lets you simultaneously share to multiple social networks, e-mail, and the PULSE Digital Frame, automatically share when you connect to a PC, and tag to the largest number of social networks.

Capture Low-Light Ambience

The CMOS sensor delivers higher quality pixels (better pixels are better than more pixels), and the BSI CMOS sensor delivers stunning low-light picture quality with less noise and less blur-no flash needed.

Powerful 30X Optical Zoom Lens

The 30X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens (35 mm equivalent: 28-840 mm) zooms in faster and closer than ever to deliver crisp, steady shots for extraordinary creative performance. The fast f/2.8 wide-angle 28mm lens captures dramatic shots in tight quarters or in front of spectacular landscapes, and optical image stabilization automatically minimizes camera shake to give you sharp, steady shots when shooting at long zoom ranges. Capture that challenging action shot with fast, click-to-capture speed and auto focus, and capture the details in low-light conditions and fast-action situations with a powerful, high ISO up to 12,800 (12,800 ISO available at 3.1MP or less). Faster shutter speeds mean you can capture scenes in low light and fast action.

Get Creative With Advanced Camera Features

Program auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, and manual modes give you maximum control over settings (including exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, metering, white balance, flash, and high-speed burst shooting of up to 40 frames @120fps at 1MP resolution).

Multiple Scene Modes

Portrait modes, landscape modes, bright scene (beach, snow, etc.) modes, action modes, text/document modes, and manner/museum modes (when sound or flash are not desired.

Artistic Effects

HDR (high dynamic range), Dramatic, Sequential, Panning, Night scene long exposure, and Intelligent portrait.

Film Effects

Emulate a favorite Kodak film--Kodachrome, Kodacolor, Ektachrome, Tri-X, T-Max--or sepia tone.

Panorama and Photobooth

Automatic panorama mode captures a full 360-degree view or just the horizon-pan horizontally or vertically in a continuous burst until the shutter is released, and Photobooth capture mode stylizes a group of four consecutive photos as if taken in a photobooth.

Smart Capture

Become a better photographer with a smarter camera. Kodak's innovative Smart Capture feature automatically identifies the scene and adjusts camera settings for a great picture in just about any environment. Intelligent scene detection analyzes the scene to give you better pictures under various conditions; Intelligent capture control automatically sets camera settings 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.

Face Recognition

Find, organize, and share your pictures easily--the Z990 automatically recognizes up to 20 pre-tagged faces so you can easily locate and share them later, and recognizes up to five faces in a single image. Name tags carry over to your favorite photo management software for easy searching.

Relive Moments and Share Pictures on the Back of Your Camera

The 3.0" bright HVGA LCD features two times more resolution than standard displays with bright, vibrant details, and there's also a high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF), making it easier to compose photos in bright sunlight.

Be the Director of Your Own Movie

Record full 1080 HD video with stereo sound, edit your pictures, and add creative borders, or make a picture from video and create action prints (1- and 9-up).

KODAK EASYSHARE Software

The complete solution for transferring, online sharing, e-mailing, organizing, editing, and creative printing of your pictures:
Organize your pictures with your own tags, star ratings, and date and time stamps, 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.
Manually upload to KODAK Gallery, YouTube, FACEBOOK, FLICKR, TWITTER, ORKUT, YANDEX, and KAIXIN001 sites, plus e-mail and KODAK PULSE Digital Frame.