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Eastman Kodak Company has announced the Kodak Easyshare P712 zoom digital camera. The camera features a 12X (36 -- 432 mm equiv.), image-stabilized, f2.8 -- f/3.7, Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon lens that delivers exquisite detail and sharpness. Optical image stabilization provides a two-stop advantage over non-image stabilized systems for better capturing subjects in low light for both stills and video. It also minimizes handheld camera shake at longer focal lengths. TV-quality, 30 frames-per-second VGA video with sound (MPEG4) is available as are on-camera video editing functions, including split, cut, merge and trim, plus the ability to create single-frame or multi-frame "storyboard" still pictures.

The hot shoe flash connector and optional Kodak P20 zoom flash ($149 MSRP) provides more flexible lighting control, while the included rechargeable lithium-ion battery is said to deliver long-lasting power for more picture taking opportunities.

Additional features include PASM, custom and extensive preset scene modes; multiple burst modes for action shooting; three-shot in-camera panorama stitching; a live histogram; 25 selectable AF points; custom white balance with selectable compensation; highlight/shadow clipping displays; and RAW/TIFF/JPEG support.

The P712 camera will be available worldwide beginning in July 2006, with a suggested retail price of US $499.

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