When it’s time for your next close-up, be ready with the incredibly affordable KODAK EASYSHARE Z8612 IS Digital Camera. Now you can capture your favorite memories in vivid HD detail—whether you’re shooting fast action or in low light. With a variety of advanced features and a powerful image stabilized zoom lens, you’ll get crisp, clear pictures with even the toughest shots.

Powerful zoom, remarkable clarity

Whether you’re zooming in on fast action shots or taking a picture of your grand surroundings, the Z8612 IS is the camera that can handle it. And it’s surprisingly simple to use.

12X zoom with optical image stabilization

• The all glass 12X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens (36–432 mm) zooms in fast to deliver extraordinary creative performance
• Fast f/2.8–f/4.8
• Capture sharp, steady shots when shooting at long zoom ranges with optical image stabilization

Amazing quality prints with 8.1 MP

• 8.1 MP means you can make stunning prints up to 76 × 102 cm (30 × 40 in.)
• 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

True HD quality: capture stunning pictures

HD picture capture

• Capture beautiful HD pictures in 16:9 format
• View your pictures in high definition on an HDTV or other HD devices

KODAK EASYSHARE HDTV Dock (optional accessory)

Elevate your high definition experience—view your photos on your HDTV using the KODAK EASYSHARE HDTV Dock.

• 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

On-camera picture-enhancing features

Capture consistently great shots by utilizing features such as on-camera cropping, capture grid line display, and histogram. Get exceptional results using smart scene mode, KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, high ISO, and others.

Capture grid line display

A selectable grid line display helps with image composition, especially for taking shots of buildings or landscapes

On-camera features

Easily capture and create great shots with features such as on-camera cropping, blurry picture alert, and digital redeye reduction

Histogram feature

Verify the exposure of your picture using the histogram feature on live view, quick view, and review

Smart scene mode

• Capture stunning shots with ease—smart scene mode automatically selects from 5 available scene modes
• If a scene mode cannot be detected, the camera will default to Auto

High ISO mode

Capture the details in low light and fast action situations. The Z8612 IS features a powerful, high ISO (up to 3200[1]).

• Faster shutter speeds mean you can capture the details in low light conditions and fast action situations
• The camera automatically selects from ISO 80 to ISO 1600 based on lighting conditions
• ISO 3200 available at 2.2 MP and less in PASM modes[2]

KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology

Make your pictures as vivid as the moment you took them. Print better, brighter pictures using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology.

• Makes better, brighter pictures
• Relive your memories in richer detail
• Clear up dark shadows to reveal more smiles

Multimedia slideshow feature

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

6.4 cm (2.5 in.) LCD color display

View pictures with brilliance and clarity on the indoor/outdoor 6.4 cm (2.5 in.) color display.

• Whether you shoot your pictures vertically or horizontally, view them right-side-up with the orientation sensor
• In review mode, quickly magnify with pan, fast scroll through pictures, or view multi-up

Shoot video with ease

• Record continuous VGA video (640 × 480) at 30 fps with sound and on-camera editing
• Video print options include 1, 4, 9 and 16-up prints
• Save single frames and e-mail to family and friends

Convenient battery options

The Z8612 IS is always powered and ready to go.

Never miss a shot because of a dead battery—with three convenient power options, including rechargeable batteries, you’ll be able to capture even more memories

PASM for advanced creativity

Program, aperture and shutter priority, as well as full manual mode (PASM)

• Program mode (P)—camera sets optimal shutter speed and aperture combination
• Aperture priority mode (A)—you choose aperture, the camera sets shutter speed
• Shutter priority mode (S)—you choose shutter speed, the camera sets aperture
• 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/4.8 (tele)
• Shutter speed—automatic
• ISO equivalents—(automatic) 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200[3]
• 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 reduction

Multiple scene modes

• Portrait modes—portrait, self portrait, night portrait, backlight
• Landscape modes—landscape, night landscape, fireworks, sunset
• Bright scene modes—sport, beach, snow
• Action modes—sport, children, stage
• Text mode—ensures sharp text when photographing documents
• Close-up modes—flower
• Manner/Museum mode—use when sound or flash are not desired

5 color modes

• High color
• Low color
• Natural color
• Black and white
• Sepia

Exclusive KODAK Color Science Image Processing Chip

Capture natural details, accurate flesh tones, and breathtaking color with the KODAK Color Science Chip.

• A new high speed digital processor chip, advanced algorithms, and hardware acceleration features let the Z8612 IS make simultaneous, split-second decisions to produce rich, vibrant, true-to-life colors in almost any lighting situation
• Every time you click the shutter, the KODAK Color Science Chip performs an instantaneous and advanced analysis of collected scene data to identify and adjust multiple factors that influence picture quality
• Scene light source is detected and adjustments are made to capture bright whites and true, vivid colors under difficult lighting conditions—fluorescent, tungsten, or daylight
• Scene content is analyzed for luminance, focal distance, subject matter orientation, and color to determine the correct exposure and capture the natural details, accurate flesh tones, and rich colors you see in your composition

The simple way to share

The Z8612 IS is part of the KODAK EASYSHARE System, so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Just press Share.

On-camera Share button

• Sharing starts right on the back of the camera
• Have a picture you want to share? Tag it using the exclusive on-camera Share button and it will be ready to print or e-mail later
• Use the Favorites feature to keep your special pictures close without filling up your internal memory

KODAK EASYSHARE Software (included)

The simplest way to find, create, and share.

• The award-winning, elegant design makes your pictures the star of the show for a more enjoyable viewing experience
• English, French, and German photo card templates turn pictures into 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) announcements, invitations, holiday cards, and more, right at home
• Get more out of KODAK EASYSHARE Software with a variety of useful tips
• Use KODAK EASYSHARE Software to access your pictures at the KODAK Gallery—then view, edit, and save them to My Collection

KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock Series 3 (optional accessory)

• Transfer your pictures at the touch of a button
• Instantly upload pictures to your computer for viewing, printing, and e-mailing
• Charges your KODAK Camera Battery in less than 3.5 hours[4]
• USB connection (USB 2.0 compatible)

Simple ways to print your pictures at home

Real KODAK Pictures are just a touch away with our convenient home printing options.

KODAK EASYSHARE G610 Printer Dock (optional accessory, where available)

• One touch to KODAK Lab Quality Prints
• Waterproof, stain-resistant prints that last a lifetime[5]
• Automatic KODAK Camera Battery recharging
• Transfer pictures to a computer at the touch of a button
• Compatible with KODAK Color Cartridge & Photo Paper Kit / G

Ready to go—right out of the box

Unpack the Z8612 IS and you’re ready to shoot. It’s that simple.

• KODAK EASYSHARE Z8612 IS Digital Camera
• KODAK Lithium Digital Camera Battery CRV3
• USB cable
• Wrist strap
• Getting Started Guide with KODAK EASYSHARE Software
• Custom camera insert for optional KODAK EASYSHARE Camera and Printer Docks