The Kodak Pixpro AZ901 90x astro-zoom camera is now available
The Kodak Pixpro AZ901 90x astro-zoom camera that was first spotted at the 2016 CES show in now shipping and is currently in stock at Amazon/Adorama/B&H (price: $449.49).
For comparison, the very popular Nikon Coolpix P900 camera has an 83x zoom and is priced at $596.95.
Additional information and technical specifications of the Kodak Pixpro AZ901 90x astro-zoom camera:
- 20.68MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS Sensor
- 90x Optical Zoom Lens
- 22-1980mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Electronic Viewfinder
- 3.0" 920k-Dot Articulating LCD Monitor
- Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 30 fps
- ISO 100-3200, 5-fps Continuous Shooting
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Built-In Wi-Fi
- 360° Panorama Mode, JPEG & Raw Recording
| Imaging |
| Pixels |
Actual: 21.14 Megapixel
Effective: 20.68 Megapixel |
| Sensor |
1/2.3" CMOS |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: H.264, MOV
Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo) |
| Max Resolution |
20 MP: 5184 x 3888 |
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image Stabilization |
Optical |
| Optics |
| Lens |
18 elements in 14 groups
EFL: 3.9-351mm (35 mm equivalent: 22-1980mm)
Aperture: f/3.1 (W) - 6.8 (T) |
| Zoom |
Optical: 90x
Digital: 4x |
| Focus Range |
Wide: 1.6405' (50.00 cm) to Infinity
Telephoto: 16.4' (5.00 m) to Infinity
Macro: 1.968" (5.00 cm) to Infinity |
| Exposure Control |
| ISO Sensitivity |
Auto, 100-3200 |
| Shutter |
30 - 1/2000 Second |
| Exposure Metering |
Artificial Intelligence AE, Center-Weighted, Face Detection, Spot |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV Steps) |
| Shooting Modes |
ASCN
Face Beautifier
Fireworks
Landscape
Movie
Night Landscape
Night Portrait
Panorama
Party/Indoor
Pet Mode
Portrait
Snow
Sports
Sunset |
| White Balance Modes |
Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual |
| Buffer/Continuous Shooting |
Up to 5 fps at 20 MP |
| Self-Timer |
2, 10 Sec |
| Flash |
| Flash Modes |
Auto
Fill-In
Off
Red-Eye Reduction
Slow Sync
Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
| Built-In Flash |
Yes |
| Maximum Effective Flash Range |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Memory |
| Built-In Memory |
8 MB |
| Memory Card Type |
SD
SDHC |
| Recording |
| Video Recording |
Yes, NTSC |
| Resolution |
1920 x 1080p: 30 fps
1280 x 720p: 60 fps, 30 fps
640 x 480p: 120 fps, 30 fps |
| Video |
| Audio Recording |
Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo) |
| Viewfinder/Display |
| Viewfinder Type |
Electronic |
| Diopter Adjustment |
-3 to +1 m |
| Screen |
3.0" LCD Rear Screen Swivel (920,000 pixels) |
| Connectivity/System Requirements |
| Connectivity |
HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0 Micro-B |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes, 802.11b/g/n built-in |
| Environmental |
| Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Humidity: 0 - 90% |
| Power |
| Battery |
1 x LB-070 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.4 VDC, 1020 mAh |
| Physical |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
5.5 x 4.1 x 4.7" / 138.7 x 103.5 x 118.5 mm |
| Weight |
1.71 lb / 777 g |
| Packaging Info |
| Package Weight |
2.8 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
9.0 x 7.0 x 5.6" |
Additional information and a few sample photos are available here, here and here.
