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Kodak EasyShare P850

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In August 2005 Kodak announced a new class of 'advanced digital cameras' with the introduction of the P series, which it hopes will provide an alternative to entry-level DSLRs. The EasyShare P850, which has an image-stabilized 12x zoom Schneider-Kreuznach lens (36-432mm 35mm equiv), is a direct competitor to the likes of Canon's S2 IS, Sony's H1 and Panasonic's FZ20. As well as the new image stabilizing feature the P850 boasts RAW file capture and a flash hot shoe, plus a real wealth of photographic controls.Read more
In August 2005 Kodak announced a new class of 'advanced digital cameras' with the introduction of the P series, which it hopes will provide an alternative to entry-level DSLRs. The EasyShare P850, which has an image-stabilized 12x zoom Schneider-Kreuznach lens (36-432mm 35mm equiv), is a direct competitor to the likes of Canon's S2 IS, Sony's H1 and Panasonic's FZ20. As well as the new image stabilizing feature the P850 boasts RAW file capture and a flash hot shoe, plus a real wealth of photographic controls.Read more
First Look posted 11/17/2005 Full review posted 11/23/2005 Click on the P850 for a QuickTime VR tour The P850 Zoom is the second camera in Kodak's new EASYSHARE P-Series of advanced digital cameras. The Easyshare P850 Zoom is a high performanceRead more
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Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • Close-up performance was also impressive
  • Flash performance was also good

Cons

  • noise and loss of sharpness visible at ISO
  • the focal system has something of a Jekyll-and-Hyde nature
  • intolerably high noise levels

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 5 Mpx
  • 2592, 1994 px
  • 3.7
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Single, Live View
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Kodak EasyShare P850 - Pros & Cons

Kodak EasyShare P850

Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • Close-up performance was also impressive
  • Flash performance was also good
  • The white balance produced acceptable colour in all lighting conditions
  • image stabilisation system was very effective
  • solid and well-built
  • admirable realtime histogram

Cons

  • noise and loss of sharpness visible at ISO
  • the focal system has something of a Jekyll-and-Hyde nature
  • intolerably high noise levels
  • less available light things take a horrible turn for the worse
  • not all about megapixels
  • familiar simplistic brilliant yellow menu system has been dropped

Kodak EasyShare P850 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
5 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2592 x 1994 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Kodak EasyShare P850 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors5.0 Mpx
Effective pixels5.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution2592 x 1994 px
Other resolutions
  • 2048x1536
  • 1664x1248
  • 1280x960
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom12.0 x
Digital zoom3.3 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture3.7
Focal length equiv36 - 432
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Center
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range3.94 in
Macro focus range3.94 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadyes
Folded opticsno
Filter diameter2.17 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed16.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4.7
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashyes
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight14.22 oz
Width4.25 in
Height2.83 in
Depth3.31 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Tripod mounting supportedyes
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Image
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum50
ISO maximum800
Boosted ISO maximum800
White balance presets7
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
  • TIFF
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots115000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage32.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version1.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Kodak EasyShare P850 Kodak - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Kodak EasyShare P850 Kodak EasyShare P850 Review
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Published: 22.12.2005
Kodak EasyShare P850 Review

In August 2005 Kodak announced a new class of 'advanced digital cameras' with the introduction of the P series, which it hopes will provide an alternative to entry-level DSLRs. The EasyShare P850, which has an image-stabilized 12x zoom Schneider-Kreuznach lens (36-432mm 35mm equiv), is a direct competitor to the likes of Canon's S2 IS, Sony's H1 and Panasonic's FZ20. As well as the new image stabilizing feature the P850 boasts RAW file capture and a flash hot shoe, plus a real wealth of photographic controls.

Kodak EasyShare P850 Kodak EasyShare P850 Review
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DPReview
Published: 22.12.2005
Kodak EasyShare P850 Review

In August 2005 Kodak announced a new class of 'advanced digital cameras' with the introduction of the P series, which it hopes will provide an alternative to entry-level DSLRs. The EasyShare P850, which has an image-stabilized 12x zoom Schneider-Kreuznach lens (36-432mm 35mm equiv), is a direct competitor to the likes of Canon's S2 IS, Sony's H1 and Panasonic's FZ20. As well as the new image stabilizing feature the P850 boasts RAW file capture and a flash hot shoe, plus a real wealth of photographic controls.

Kodak EasyShare P850 Kodak P850 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Kodak P850 Review - Steve's Digicams

First Look posted 11/17/2005 Full review posted 11/23/2005 Click on the P850 for a QuickTime VR tour The P850 Zoom is the second camera in Kodak's new EASYSHARE P-Series of advanced digital cameras. The Easyshare P850 Zoom is a high performance

Kodak EasyShare P850 Digital Cameras - Kodak EasyShare P850 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications
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Digital Cameras - Kodak EasyShare P850 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

IN-DEPTH review of the Kodak EasyShare P850 digital camera, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.

Kodak EasyShare P850 Kodak EASYSHARE P850
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Kodak EASYSHARE P850
3.5

A pretty solid advanced camera. It is functional, comfortable, has all the features one could expect, and above average sharpness. It is only let down by overly saturated pictures.

Kodak EasyShare P850 Kodak P850 Review – OSnews
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Osnews.com
Published: 31.07.2006
Kodak P850 Review – OSnews

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CNET
Published: 14.11.2005
Kodak EasyShare P850

Kodak EasyShare P850

Kodak EasyShare P850 Kodak EasyShare P850 Zoom review
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TechRadar
Published: 05.12.2005
Kodak EasyShare P850 Zoom review
3.0

Is the best Kodak can offer at the upper end of the market?

Kodak EasyShare P850 Kodak EasyShare P850 review - DVHARDWARE
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Kodak EasyShare P850 review - DVHARDWARE
Kodak EasyShare P850 Kodak EasyShare P850
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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Kodak EasyShare P850

The P850 is the first of Kodak's new series of 'Performance' digicams and the first model with a 12x optical zoom lens. Made by Schneider-Kreuznach, this lens includes an optical image stabiliser and has a threaded mount for fitting optional wide and tele converter lenses or a lens filter. The lens is reasonably fast (f2.8 at the wide position and f3.7 for tele) and covers a focal length range equivalent to 36-432mm in 35mm format.

Kodak EasyShare P850 Kodak P850 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Kodak P850 Review - Steve's Digicams

Features & Controls The P850 is equipped with a 12x optical 36-432mm (35mm equiv), f/2.8 - f/3.7, professional-quality Schneider-KREUZNACH VARIOGON zoom lens. This