The EasyShare P880 is a bridge digital camera from Kodak introduced on August 2, 2005, as part of Performance series. Its siblings are the P850 and the P712. The P880 possesses the largest optical sensor of all three models, with a size of 1/1.8 inches. Distinguishing features include wide-angle coverage of 24 mm (35 mm equivalent), an on screen histogram display, and manual focus-by-wire. In terms of the Kodak product line and price the Performance series are the most sophisticated EasyShare cameras, just below the considerably more expensive Kodak professional DCS pro SLR digital cameras that were discontinued in May 2005. Specifications f/2.8-f/4.1 24 – 140 mm (35 mm equivalent) wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens 1/1.8-inch (7.18 x 5.32 mm) 8.3 MP 4:3 CCD sensor 640x480, 320x240 30fps QuickTime Movie video capture. Auto, Scene, Programmed Mode, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual exposure - allows (B)ulb, Custom modes (stores 3 profiles) Manual zoom ring and optional use of manual focus ring (fly-by-wire). Autofocus uses hybrid phase detection system (sensors above the lens) for quick focus assist followed by contrast detection system (TTL) for fine focus. Phase detection system should be switched off in the menu when accessory lenses are mounted. 2.5-inch 480x240 (115k) pixel LCD panel EVF with 237k pixel Dioptre adjustment for EVF Built-in pop up electronic flash has a working range of up to 13 feet, with standard external hotshoe and PC-sync connector for studio strobes. Dedicated Kodak P20 hotshoe flash works with TTL exposure metering. External flash units should not exceed 500v contact requirement. Proprietary RAW file format - In-camera conversion to JPEG is possible or the .KDC can be converted with Kodak Easyshare software. The camera's RAW format was innovative for the time with an included preview JPEG. Histogram display with highlight and shadow clipping emphasis on Review Hybrid focusing system uses TTL-AF and external passive sensor, and for low light an AF assist light 52mm filter screw mount on the lens - use this for screw-on filters that will not vignette the 24mm wide angle view (not higher than 5mm). Also for single element macro close up filters. For mounting heavier add-on lenses like the Kodak Xenar 1.4x tele converter (Kodak #8756488), use the 55 mm adapter tube (Kodak #8480485) - this attaches to a thread hidden by a chromed ring around the lens. This adapter cannot be left on permanently because it will cut off