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Kodak EASYSHARE Z1485 IS Zoom Digital Camera Introduction

September 23, 2008 -- Kodak today introduced the new Kodak EASYSHARE Z1485 IS Zoom Digital Camera at Photokina.  The EasyShare Z1485 IS features 14-megapixel resolution, 5x optical zoom lens (35-175mm equivalent), optical image stabilization, high ISO capability, and HD video recording.

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

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