az252

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AZ252 - Astro Zoom

$149.99 US MSRP

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Discover a world of creativity at your fingertips. The AZ252 is the perfect bridge camera to pursue your passion for photography. With 16 megapixels, 25X optical zoom and a wider angle lens than traditional models, this camera might just become your new best friend. KODAK PIXPRO Digital Cameras – Tell your story.

  • 25x Optical Zoom
  • 16MP Sensor
  • Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
  • AA Batteries
  • 720p HD Video
  • 24mm Wide Angle Lens
  • 3" LCD (230K Pixels)

EFFECTIVE IMAGE SENSOR PIXELS

16.15 Megapixels

TOTAL IMAGE SENSOR PIXELS

16.44 Megapixels [1/2.3" (CCD)]

LENS

Focal Length

4.3 mm (Wide) - 107.5 mm (Tele)

[35mm film equivalent]

[24 mm (Wide) - 600 mm (Tele)]

F number

F3.7 (Wide) - F6.2 (Tele)

Lens Construction

11 groups 12 elements

Optical Zoom

25x

Focusing Range

Normal: (Wide) 60 cm - ∞ (Tele) 250cm - ∞
Macro: 3cm - ∞ (Wide Only)

ANTI-HANDSHAKE

Optical Image Stabilizaton

DIGITAL ZOOM

4x Digital Zoom (Combined Zoom: 100x)

NUMBER OF RECORDING PIXELS

Still Image

(4:3) 16MP: 4608x3456, 10MP: 3648x2736, 5MP: 2592x1944, 3MP: 2048x1536, 0.3MP: 640x480, (3:2) 14MP: 4608x3072, (16:9) 12MP: 4608x2592, 2MP: 1920x1080

Movie

1280x720 (30/15fps), 640x480 (30fps), 320x240 (30fps)

IMAGE COMPRESSION

Best, Fine, Normal

DCF, DPOF (VER 1.1) SUPPORT

Yes

FILE FORMAT

Still Image

Exif 2.3 (JPEG)

Movie

Movie Format: MOV (H.264), Audio: G.711 [Monaural]

SHOOTING MODES

Auto, P, S, A, M, Face Beautifier, Panorama, SCN, Movie, CS, Landscape

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)

DETECTION FEATURES

Face, Smile, Blink, Cat, Dog

PHOTO TOUCH-UP

Red-Eye Removal, Skin Soften, Eye Brightening, Eye Enlargement, HDR

PANORAMA

0º - 180º

LCD DISPLAY

3.0 inch (230K Pixels)

ISO SENSITIVITY

Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 (4M)

AF METHOD

Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Object Tracking, Face Detection

EXPOSURE METERING METHOD

Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-Weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to Center of Frame), Face AE

EXPOSURE CONTROL METHOD

Program AE (AE-Lock Available), Shutter Priority AE

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

+/- 2EV in 1/3 Step Increments

SHUTTER SPEED

1/2000 - 30 Seconds

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

Yes

PLAYBACK MODES

Single Photo, Index (9/16 Thumbnails) Slide Show, Date, Zoom (Approx. x2 - x8)

WHITE BALANCE CONTROL

Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual, Color Temperature Setting (1900K - 10000K)

FLASH

Flash Method

Pop-up (Manual)

Flash Modes

Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro

Shooting Range

(Wide) Approx. 0.5 m - 7.1 m (ISO800); (Tele) Approx. 1.2 m - 4.2 m (ISO800)

RECORDING MEDIA

Internal Memory: Approx. 8MB

SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB Support/Class 4 or Higher) [MMC Card Not Supported]

OTHER FEATURES

Eye-Fi, PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-Language Support (28 Languages)

JACKS

AV-OUT/USB 2.0 (Micro 5-pin USB), HDMI (Type D)

POWER

AA Alkaline Battery (x4)
​​​​​​​AA NiMH Battery (x4) (Not Included)

SHOOTING CAPABILITIES

Approx. 280 shots of Alkaline Battery (Based on CIPA Standards)
Approx. 280 shots of Alkaline Battery (Based on CIPA Standards)

(Battery Performance)

OPERATION ENVIRONMENT​​​​​​​

Temperature: 32° - 104°F / 0° - 40°C, Humidity: 0 - 90%

DIMENSIONS (WxHxD)

Approx. 4.47 x 3.06 x 2.74 in. / 113.6 x 77.7 x 69.7 mm (Based on CIPA Standards)

WEIGHT

Approx. 12.5oz. / 336g (Body Only)

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

AA Alkaline Starter Batteries (x4), USB Cable, Neck Strap, Lens Cover, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, and Service Card

SD CARD COMPATIBILITY CHART

This quick reference chart is intended to help guide you when buying a compatible SD card for your KODAK PIXPRO digital camera. While all standard SD cards are the same physical size, not all have the same read/write speed and storage capacity.

" Intended to be as simple to use as any point and shoot camera with the expert detail of a DSLR, the Kodak Pixpro AZ252 camera is the perfect all rounder. "

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" This camera is easy to carry, fitting easily in small bag pockets." - Ryan Hansen, Gadget Review

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AZ252 ASTRO ZOOM FEATURE VIDEO

720P HD VIDEO

A PIECE OF THE ACTION

Nobody likes to hold a pose…and with 720p HD video they don’t have to. Capture all the action with a one-touch record button and save those precious memories in motion.

25X OPTICAL ZOOM

ZOOM ON IN

Need to get right in there, but worried your shot might be out of reach? You can capture the action without having to get in on the action. For adventures, life events, you name it - 25x optical zoom lets you get nice and close (without having to get too close).

16 MEGAPIXELS

HANDLES THE HARD KNOCKS

16 megapixels lets you capture lifelike clarity in your images - without losing quality as you alter them later on. Crop, zoom, enlarge and go nuts!

24MM WIDE ANGLE

WIDE OPEN

At 24mm, this lens is wide open…and so are the possibilities. Need to get the entire, breathtaking landscape? Check! And you can forget about having to tell everyone to “Squeeze in!” The only question left is: What will you fit in your photos?

22 SCENE MODES

MAKE A SCENE

Let the camera lay a little groundwork for you. With 22 modes to choose from (including Sport, Fireworks, Panning Shot, Fish Eye and much more), these camera settings will automatically adjust for light, movement, and overall quality depending on what scene you choose to capture. Let these camera modes take care of the technical aspects and free yourself think like the artist you are.

3-INCH LCD SCREEN

SEE IT YOUR WAY

Get your pictures right the first time. With a vivid view on the 3-inch LCD screen, you can see everything as you’re shooting and easily adjust your settings as you go along. It’s nice to practice your art knowing your photos will come out just like you planned.

OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATON (OIS)

ROCK STEADY

When you’re all shook up, we’ve got your back. Let our Optical Image Stabilization setting smooth out the bumps in the road so your photos are still great. Every time.