Kodak EasyShare P880 Review
Review based on a production Kodak EasyShare P880
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 first two models are the EasyShare P850 (reviewed December 2005), and the camera on review here, the EasyShare P880. The 8 megapixel P880 offers a fairly unique mix of features, due in no small part to the wideangle 24-140mm equivalent 5.8x zoom. Throw in raw capture, full photographic control and a 2.5-inch screen and you have what - on paper - looks like a very compelling mix of features, though with a price tag of just under $600 it needs to impress if it's going to provide a real alternative to a digital SLR. Let's find out if the P880 lives up to its promise, starting with a quick run-down of the key selling points:
- Fast f/2.8 24–140 mm wide-angle lens
- 8.0 MP sensor
- Advanced video features
- Hot shoe flash connector and PC flash sync
- Program, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual, custom modes
- Proprietary RAW file format
- Histogram technology with highlight and shadow clipping
Kodak EasyShare P880 key specifications
Street price | US: $541 UK: £370 |
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Body Material | Plastic |
Sensor | 1/1.8" CCD 8.3 million pixels total 8.0 million effective pixels |
Image sizes | 3264 x 2448 |
Movie clips | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Lens | 24 - 140mm equiv. (5.8x zoom) |
Focus | TTL-AF: 25-selectable zones, multi -pattern and center spot |
Shooting mode | Auto |
Shutter Speeds | 1/2 - 1/4000 sec |
Apertures | f/2.8–f/8.0 (wide), f/4.1–f/8.0 (tele) |
Sensitivity | Auto ISO 50 - 400 (in PASM and C mode) • ISO 800 - 1600 (only available in 0.8MP picture quality) |
White Balance | Auto |
Metering | Multi-pattern Center-weighted Center-spot Selectable |
Image parameters | Color: High, natural, low |
Continuous |
• First: 2 fps • Last: 2 fps |
Flash | • Built-in pop-up • Modes: auto, slow sync fill flash, fill, off, red-eye reduction with flash • Range @ ISO 140: (wide) 4.0 m, (tele) 3.1 m • +/- 1.0 EV in 0.3 EV steps • Guide number: 9 @ ISO 100 • Hot shoe |
Storage | SD/MMC card 32MB internal memory |
Viewfinder | EVF 237,000 pixels |
LCD monitor | 2.5 " TFT LCD 115,000 pixels |
Connectivity | USB 2.0 NTSC/PAL DC in AV out |
Power | Kodak Li-ion rechargeable battery KLIC-5001 Adapter optional |
In the box* | Kodak EasyShare P880 camera |
Other features | PictBridge |
Weight (inc batt) | 513 g (18.1 oz) |
Dimensions | 116 x 97 x 91 mm (4.5 x 3.8 x 3.6 in) |
* Supplied accessories may differ in each country or area
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Kodak Easyshare P880 8 MP Digital Camera with 5.8x Wide Angle Optical Zoom | $106.54 |
Kodak Easyshare P880 8 MP Digital Camera with 5.8x Wide Angle Optical Zoom | $106.54 |
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