Kodak EasyShare P850 Zoom

[JimmymonFreddy]

I bought one of these cameras yesterday. I haven't really got to use it to much or get into all the cool little features.

I have taken a few photo's with it and so far it seems to be a camera I think I'm gonna like alot. it was pretty affordable too.

does anyone else have one or ever used one??? if so let me know what you think dont forget, I'm just an amateur

here's some spec's on it

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Category: Serious Amateur

The Kodak EasyShare P850 Zoom is part of Kodak's new "Performance Series." Targeted to the serious and advanced amateur photographers, the Kodak P850 features 5.1MP resolution; a 12X professional-quality SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens with image stabilization; the ability to save images in the RAW file format; live histogram in record mode; and full exposure flexibility.

It sports an extra large 2.5 in. LCD monitor and a high resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF). You can get as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.) to your subject for macro photography.

Movies are captured at 640 × 480 pixels at 30 fps, with the capability to zoom during movie capture and image stabilization to prevent jitters. Shutter speed rages from 1/2 sec. to 1/1000 sec. in Auto mode with the ability to go as slow as 16 sec. in Manual mode. It has a hot shoe flash connector and accepts the optional P20 Zoom Flash.

The Kodak EasyShare P850 will appeal to serious and advanced amateur photographers who desire a long zoom digital camera with image stabilization and full exposure flexibility -- and as easy-to-use as Kodak EasyShare digital cameras have earned the reputation to be.

If you'd rather have a true wide-angle lens coverage instead of a long zoom, check out the Kodak EasyShare P880 with a 24mm wide-angle lens, 5.8x optical zoom, and blazingly fast 1/4000 sec. shutter speed.


here's a couple of un-edited photo's I took of the Superstition Mountains with it today

[Gman1524]

Cool pics. Good luck with it.

[Vizigoth]

I am surprised to find a Schneider lens on such a bargain priced camera. I use Schneiders on my enlarger and my 8" x 10" large format camera and there is no one better in the lens biz. Consider investing in Adobe Photoshop Elements ($99) for processing your pictures. It is the best picture processing software and contains most of the key elements of Photoshop. Punching up the contrast, shadows, reds, and yellows in those mountain shots will really make them leap off the screen.

Be sure NOT to use canned air to clean the insides. The propellant in those cans is liquid and can foul up your system. It can easily escape from the can. Instead, talk to your local camera store and get a large rubber air bulb, sometimes called a "hurricane bulb" for cleaning that unit. www.porters.com is a great place to buy accessories. Their prices are some of the best you will find. Their specials can be amazing.

The Schneider lens is a coated optic lens, so be careful what you clean it with. Those coatings help color accuracy reduce flaring. Either use Kodak tissues and Kodak lens cleaner or use Amway See Spray. I have been happy with both, and find the Amway stuff easier to work with. Use a microcloth to do the cleaning. The National Geographic photographers use it, too. You will see them using it in their documentaries. I use the Kodak fluid and papers when I need to do a serious cleaning or when the lens has become fouled. The See Spray is a convenient way to do frequent touch ups so you get the most from your gear.

[bester]

Very good camera Jimmy!!!
You have some cool pics there, and the pics in your blog are very good.

[mangchi]

That's what I have too - I like the manual options it has and also the "sports photography" setting for action shots- just be careful of the lighting. Great deal, good camera, great lens.