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Introduction
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01.Physical Tour
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02.Components
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03.Design / Layout
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04.Modes
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05.Control Options
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06.Conclusion
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07.Specs / Ratings
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08.Comments
Kodak Easyshare Z980
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Modes
Model Design / Appearance
The Z980 does as many ultra-zooms do, and borrows the look of an SLR camera, with a matte black body and large hand grip. The Z980 is a bit bigger than some other ultra-zooms, like the most of the Panasonic Lumixes, but is very light.
Size and Handling
The most distinctive feature of the Z980 is the second shutter control, which sits near the bottom of the camera's grip. If you flip a switch on top of the camera, then the normal zoom and shutter controls are disabled, and you can use the four-way pad to zoom and the second shutter button to take photos. The advantage to this switch in orientation is that it makes shooting photos in portrait orientation far easier. The camera also comes bundled with a second grip, which screws into the tripod mount, and makes it a bit easier to hold if you are using the alternate way of holding.
Some of the control schemes were also needlessly complex. For instance, to change any of the settings while in auto, aperture priority or shutter priority modesa, you have to use the jog dial to select the option, then press it down once, and rotate it more to change it. This feels unintuitive, and overly complicated.
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held in portrait (top) and landscape (bottom) orientations
The menu system is clear, with large labels, and is easy to read. There's also the nice addition of two ways to alter any menu setting. When you use the four-way pad to navigate to an option, you can use the left and right buttons to scroll between the options, or press OK to see all your choices at once on a single screen.
Ease of Use
Kodak have helpfully included an Info button on the camera which will explain whatever setting you're looking to change, which is invaluable for new users.
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