Kodak’s Z980 with 24x optical zoom

Details have leaked about Kodak’s newest digital camera. The camera is expected to be released at CES later this week, but CrunchGear went ahead and ignored the embargo on the info and posted the details today.  The 12 megapixel KODAK Z980 camera will have a 26-millimeter wide angle lens, 24x optical zoom, DSLR-type body, hot shoe, vertical shutter release, and can capture HD video. The camera also includes Kodak’s “Smart Capture” feature, which analyzes scenes and adjusts camera settings to help take better pictures. Look for the camera to be released later this Spring for around $400, and to be officially announced on Thursday. [via CrunchGear]