Kodak Astro Zoom AZ252 black
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ252 black
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The Kodak AZ252 from the Astro Zoom series is designed for those who don't want to compromise between compact size and image quality. A high-quality 16MPx CCD sensor coupled with a 25x optical zoom lens starting at 24mm wide-angle ensures clear, sharp photos that will leave you spellbound. You have everything you need right in the package, so you can start shooting right away. The Czech menu in the device also contributes to comfortable use. Despite its small size, the camera has great ergonomics, so it fits perfectly in your hand and you won't feel it as a burden even when carrying it all day.
1/2.3" CCD
Sensor size
16.15 Mpx
Sensor resolution
OIS
Image stabilisation
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory card
Key features of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ252 digital camera, black
- 25× optical zoom
- Focal length range 24-600 mm (35mm equivalent)
- High quality 16MPx CCD sensor
- Czech menu
- 3" high-resolution LCD display
- 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
- Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)
- Support DCF, DPOF
- Powered by AA batteries
Nothing is too far away with the 25× optical zoom
The Kodak AZ252 won't let you down in any shooting situation thanks to its 25x zoom lens with optical stabilization. With a range from wide-angle to telephoto, you can document sporting events, photograph the nature around you up close and far away on safaris, and take portraits and group shots at family events. The big advantage is that, compared to an SLR, you don't have to carry lenses weighing several kilograms to cover the same focal range or think about which lens to pack in your bag and which to leave at home. Optical zoom is complemented by 4x digital magnification, so that at the long end, the combined zoom range reaches a focal length of 2400 mm.
You can see everything in detail on the 3" display, the Czech menu makes it easy to work
Composing shots, viewing images and selecting the best ones is a breeze on the large, bright and easy to read 3" high-resolution 230k-dot LCD display. The fully Czech menu of the camera will also make your work easier, so you can easily find your way around.
No scene is too wide for a 24mm lens
With a 24mm focal length lens, you won't be limited by the width of the frame when composing your shot. No family reunion or celebration with friends is too big to leave someone out of the picture. And if you're shooting on the go, you'll no doubt appreciate the panorama mode.
16MPx sensor ensures perfectly rendered images
Capture detailed, clear images in vivid colour thanks to the 16 megapixel CCD sensor.Optical image stabilisation takes care of sharpness at all times. Let your creativity flow and explore the possibilities of different preset modes and filters. You don't even have to worry about cropping and zooming, you won't lose image quality at high resolution.
Control all modes
On your Kodak AZ252, you can easily switch between shooting modes using the rotary switch conveniently available on the top panel. Thanks to 22 available modes (including Sport, Fireworks, Panorama shooting, Fish Eye and many others), the camera settings automatically adjust to the light, movement and overall quality according to the scene, you want to capture. The modes take care of the technical details so you can focus and think like an artist. Select the mode according to the scene and the device takes care of the rest. The parameters of the selected mode can be easily adjusted without going into the camera settings.
Capture the most beautiful moments in high-definition video
Still images have their own unique charm, but even the most dedicated photographer will admit that some situations in life are worth capturing on video. With Kodak AZ252, capture precious moments at the touch of a button. Your high-resolution recordings up to 720p at 30 frames per second will always be clear and sharp.
Technical specifications
Package contents:
Kodak AZ252 camera, 4× AA alkaline batteries (starter), USB cable, neck strap, lens cap, quick instructions, service card
Objective
Focal distance: 4.3 mm (wide-angle), 107.5 mm (tele)
35mm equivalent: 24 mm (wide-angle), 600 mm (tele)
Luminance: F3.7 (wide-angle), F6.2 (tele)
Lens design: 11 groups, 12 members
Optical zoom: 25×
Digital zoom: 4× (combined zoom 100×)
Focusing
Normal mode: wide angle 60 cm-∞, tele 250 cm-∞
Macro: 3 cm-∞ (wide-angle only)
AF methods: Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), subject tracking, face detection
Exposure
Measurement: AiAE, average, spot (fixed to centre), Face AE
Modes: AE program (AE-Lock option), shutter priority
Compensation: ±2 EV in 1/3 steps
Shutter speed: 1/2000-30 s
Display:
3.0" (230,000 dot resolution)
Bliss:
Type: hinged (manual)
Modes: auto, red-eye reduction, fill, slow sync, red-eye reduction + slow sync
Range (Wide): approx. 0.5 m-7.1 m (ISO 800)
Range (Tele): approx. 1.2 m-4.2 m (ISO 800)
Memory:
Internal memory: approx. 8 MB
Memory cards: SD, SDHC (up to 32 GB, Class 4 or higher)
Frame:
Number of recording pixels (4:3): 16 MP (4608 × 3456), 10 MP (3648 × 2736), 5 MP (2592 × 1944), 3 MP (2048 × 1536), 0.3 MP (640 × 480)
(3:2): 14 MP (4608 × 3072)
(16:9): 12 MP (4608 × 2592), 2 MP (1920 × 1080)
Compression: Best, Fine, Normal
Format: JPEG (Exif 2.3)
Video:
Resolution: 1280 × 720 (30/15 fps), 640 × 480 (30 fps), 320 × 240 (30 fps)
Format: MOV (H.264), G.711 audio (mono)
SCN modes: ASCN, Sport, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Landscape, Sketch, Snow, Children, ID, Glass, Photo Frame, Panning Shot, Portrait, Fish Eye, Party, Indoor, Leaf, Museum, Night Portrait, Pet (Dog), Pet (Cat)
Shooting modes: Car, P, S, A, M, Face Beautifier, Panorama, SCN, Movie, CS, Landscape
Detection: face, smile, blink, cat, dog detection
Photo editing: red eye removal, skin refinement, eye brightening, eye magnification, HDR
Panorama: 0°-180°
ISO: Auto, ISO 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 (at 4 MP)
Playback: individual images, index (9/16 views), slideshow, date, zoom (approx. 2-8×)
White balance: Car, daylight, overcast, fluorescent lamp, CWF fluorescent lamp, light bulb, Manual, colour temperature adjustment (1900K-10000K)
Other features: Eye-Fi support, PictBridge support, ExifPrint support, 28 languages support
Connectors: AV-OUT / USB 2.0 (Micro 5-pin)
HDMI (Type D)
Power supply: 4× AA alkaline batteries (included)
Supports 4× AA NiMH (not included)
Stamina: approx. 280 shots on alkaline batteries (CIPA)
Operating conditions: Temperature: 0-40 °C; humidity: 0-90 %
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Specifications can be changed without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
