Kodak: Six new EasyShare digicams (UPDATED) By
Mike Tomkins
(Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 03:23 EDT)
Eastman Kodak Co. has today announced six new models for its EasyShare digital camera lineup.
The Kodak EasyShare M753, M853, M873, M883, Z1275 and ZD710 are all slated to reach retail over the next three months. The Kodak M753 (priced at $149) will be first to arrive this month, and offers seven megapixel resolution coupled to a 3x optical zoom lens. The Kodak M853 (shipping from August for $179) boosts resolution to eight megapixels, but is otherwise similar to the M753. The Kodak M873 ($199, August availability) is also an eight megapixel digicam, and replaces the plastic body of the M853 with an all-metal body and three inch LCD display. Finally for the M-series, the Kodak M883 ($229, shipping from September) is similar to the M873 and includes face detection technology. The Kodak EasyShare Z1275 and Z710 meanwhile are both priced at $249 and will be available from August. The Kodak Z1275 has 12 megapixel resolution coupled to a 5x optical zoom lens. The Kodak ZD710 offers seven megapixels of resolution with a useful 10x optical zoom lens. Full specifications for the Kodak M753, M853, Z1275 and ZD710 follow below; we don't currently have detailed specs for the M873 and M773. Kodak EasyShare ZD710 | General | Camera Type | Mid-Sized | Manufacturer | Kodak | Model Number | ZD710 | Dimensions | 3.9 x 3.1 x 2.9" 97.8 x 77.5 x 72.6mm | Weight | 280.0 g 9.8 oz | Warranty | 1 years | Image Capture | Sensor Type | 1/2.5" 7.1 CCD | Filter Type | 7.4 | Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 | Image Dimensions | 3072 x 2304 (7.1 megapixels) 3072 x 2048 (6.3 megapixels) 2592 x 1944 (5.0 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1800 x 1200 (2.2 megapixels) 1920 x 1080 (2.1 megapixels) 1280 x 960 (1.2 megapixels)
| Image Preview / Review | Viewfinder | Yes, 201kpixel electronic viewfinder | LCD | 2.0", 150,000 pixels | Lens | Lens Type | Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 10x optical zoom | Image Stabilization | No | Focal Length | 38 - 380mm (35mm equivalent) | Aperture Range | f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.7 (tele) - ??? | Focusing System | TTL imager AF with AF assist lamp | Focusing Range | Normal: 5" - infinity (12 cm - infinity) | Exposure | ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80, 100, 20, 400, 800, 1600 | Shutter Speed | 8 - 1/2000 second | Exposure Modes | Aperture, Shutter, Manual | Metering Modes | Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot | Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments | White Balance | Image Sensor - Auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade | Internal Flash | Modes: Auto, red-eye reduction, fill, off | Creative | Scene Modes | Portrait, sports, landscape, candlelight, night portrait, night landscape, snow, beach, text, fireworks, flower, manner/museum, self-portrait, children, backlight, sunset | Digital Zoom | 5x | Self Timer | Yes, 10, 10+18 seconds | Time Lapse | No | Movie Format | QuickTime MotionJPEG with audio | Storage | Recording Medium | SD/MMC, Built-in | File Format | JPEG (EXIF 2.21) | Connectivity | Video | Yes | Computer | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed | Power | Battery Type | NiMH, Li or Oxy-Alk disposable, NiMH rechargeable | Battery Form Factor | 2 x AA or 1 x CR-V3 or 1 x KAA2HR | Product Bundle | Software | Kodak EasyShare | Battery / Charger | 1 x CR-V3 Lithium disposable battery | Flash Memory | 32.0MB built-in memory | Other | PictBridge Compliant | Yes | Internal Microphone | Yes | Internal Speaker | Yes | Tripod Mount | Yes | Remote Control | No | | Kodak EasyShare Z1275 | | General | Camera Type | Compact | Manufacturer | Kodak | Model Number | Z1275 | Dimensions | 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.2" 89.5 x 64.5 x 31.6mm | Weight | 161.0 g 5.6 oz | Planned Price | $249.00 | Planned Availability | 2007 | Warranty | 1 years | Image Capture | Sensor Type | 1/1.72" CCD 12.40 megapixels (total) 12.10 megapixels (effective) | Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 | Image Dimensions | 4000 x 3000 (12.0 megapixels) 4000 x 2664 (10.7 megapixels) 4000 x 2256 (9.0 megapixels) 2832 x 2128 (6.0 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1800 x 1200 (2.2 megapixels) 1920 x 1080 (2.1 megapixels) 1280 x 960 (1.2 megapixels)
| Image Preview / Review | Viewfinder | No | LCD | 2.5", 115,000 pixels | Playback Zoom | 8.0x max | Lens | Lens Type | Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 5x optical zoom | Image Stabilization | No | Focal Length | 35 - 175mm (35mm equivalent) | Aperture Range | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.1 (tele) - ??? | Focusing System | TTL imager AF Manual Focus possible (0) steps | Focusing Range | Normal: 24" - infinity (60 cm - infinity) Macro: 8.2" - 41" (20 cm - 100 cm) | Exposure | ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (3.2 megapixel only, in P/M modes) | Shutter Speed | 8 - 1/2000 second | Exposure Modes | Program | Metering Modes | Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot | Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments | White Balance | Image Sensor - Auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade | Internal Flash | Modes: Auto, red-eye reduction, fill, off Range: Wide: 0.6m - 5.9m / 2ft - 19.4ft; Tele: 0.6m - 3.2m / 2ft - 10.5ft (ISO 400) | Creative | Scene Modes | Portrait, sports, landscape, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, snow, beach, text/document, fireworks, flower, manner/museum, self-portrait, children, backlight, panning, candlelight, sunset, panorama stitch | Digital Zoom | 5x | Self Timer | Yes, 10 seconds | Time Lapse | No | Movie Format | QuickTime MPEG4 with audio | Storage | Recording Medium | SD/MMC, Built-In | File Format | JPEG (EXIF 2.21) | Connectivity | Video | Yes | Computer | USB 2.0 High Speed | Power | Battery Type | Li, Oxy-Alk, NiMn or NiMH | Battery Form Factor | 2 x AA | Product Bundle | Software | Kodak EasyShare | Battery / Charger | 2 x AA alkaline disposable battery | Flash Memory | 64.0MB built-in memory | Other | PictBridge Compliant | Yes | Internal Microphone | Yes | Internal Speaker | Yes | Tripod Mount | Yes | Remote Control | No | More Photos | | | Kodak EasyShare M853 | | General | Camera Type | Compact | Manufacturer | Kodak | Model Number | M853 | Dimensions | 3.7 x 2.3 x 0.9" 93.0 x 58.0 x 23.0mm | Weight | 115.0 g 4.0 oz | Planned Price | $179.00 | Planned Availability | 2007 | Warranty | 1 years | Image Capture | Sensor Type | 1/2.5" CCD 8.30 megapixels (total) 8.20 megapixels (effective) | Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 | Image Dimensions | 3296 x 2472 (8.1 megapixels) 3296 x 2196 (7.2 megapixels) 3296 x 1854 (6.1 megapixels) 2592 x 1944 (5.0 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1800 x 1200 (2.2 megapixels) 1920 x 1080 (2.1 megapixels) 1280 x 960 (1.2 megapixels)
| Image Preview / Review | Viewfinder | No | LCD | 2.5", 154,000 pixels | Lens | Lens Type | Kodak lens 3x optical zoom | Image Stabilization | No | Focal Length | 37 - 111mm (35mm equivalent) | Aperture Range | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - ??? | Focusing System | 5-zone TTL AF | Focusing Range | Normal: 16" - infinity (40 cm - infinity) Macro: 6.1" - 29" (15 cm - 70 cm) | Exposure | Shutter Speed | 4 - 1/1400 second | Metering Modes | TTL-AE, Center-weighted AE | Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments | White Balance | Image Sensor - Auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade | Internal Flash | Modes: Auto, red-eye, fill, off Range: Wide: 0.6 - 3.5 m (2.0 - 11.5 ft) / Tele: 0.6 - 2.1 m (2.0 - 6.9 ft) @ ISO 200 | Creative | Scene Modes | Portrait, sports, landscape, children, night portrait, beach, snow, fireworks, self portrait, backlight, night landscape, text/document, manner/museum, flower, sunset, panorama, candlelight | Digital Zoom | 5x in 0.2x steps | Self Timer | Yes, 2 or 10 seconds | Time Lapse | No | Movie Format | QuickTime MOV (MPEG-4) with audio | Storage | Recording Medium | SD/MMC, Built-in | File Format | JPEG (EXIF 2.21) | Connectivity | Video | Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable | Computer | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed | Power | Battery Type | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Battery Form Factor | Proprietary KLIC-7001 | Product Bundle | Software | Kodak EasyShare | Battery / Charger | Proprietary KLIC-7001 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and charger | Flash Memory | 16.0MB built-in memory | Other | Internal Microphone | Yes | Internal Speaker | Yes | Tripod Mount | Yes | Remote Control | No | | Kodak EasyShare M753 | | General | Camera Type | Compact | Manufacturer | Kodak | Model Number | M753 | Dimensions | 3.7 x 2.3 x 0.9" 93.0 x 58.0 x 23.0mm | Weight | 115.0 g 4.0 oz | Planned Price | $149.00 | Planned Availability | 2007 | Warranty | 1 years | Image Capture | Sensor Type | 1/2.5" CCD 7.40 megapixels (total) 7.00 megapixels (effective) | Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 | Image Dimensions | 3056 x 2292 (7.0 megapixels) 3056 x 2038 (6.2 megapixels) 3056 x 1720 (5.3 megapixels) 2592 x 1944 (5.0 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1800 x 1200 (2.2 megapixels) 1920 x 1080 (2.1 megapixels) 1280 x 960 (1.2 megapixels)
| Image Preview / Review | LCD | 2.5", 154,000 pixels | Lens | Lens Type | Kodak lens 3x optical zoom | Image Stabilization | No | Focal Length | 37 - 111mm (35mm equivalent) | Aperture Range | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - ??? | Focusing System | 5-zone TTL AF | Focusing Range | Normal: 16" - infinity (40 cm - infinity) Macro: 6.1" - 29" (15 cm - 70 cm) | Exposure | Shutter Speed | 4 - 1/1400 second | Metering Modes | TTL-AE, Center-weighted AE | Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments | White Balance | Image Sensor - Auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade | Internal Flash | Modes: Auto, red-eye, fill, off Range : Wide: 0.6 - 3.5 m (2.0 - 11.5 ft) / Tele: 0.6 - 2.1 m (2.0 - 6.9 ft) @ ISO 200 | Creative | Scene Modes | Portrait, sports, landscape, children, night portrait, beach, snow, fireworks, self portrait, backlight, night landscape, text/document, manner/museum, flower, sunset, panorama, candlelight | Digital Zoom | 5x in 0.2x steps | Self Timer | Yes, 2 or 10 seconds | Movie Format | QuickTime MOV (MPEG-4) with audio | Storage | Recording Medium | SD/MMC, Built-in | File Format | JPEG (EXIF 2.21) | Connectivity | Video | Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable | Computer | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed | Power | Battery Type | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Battery Form Factor | Proprietary KLIC-7001 | Product Bundle | Software | Kodak EasyShare | Flash Memory | 16.0MB built-in memory | Other | Internal Microphone | Yes | Internal Speaker | Yes | Tripod Mount | Yes | Remote Control | No | |
UPDATED 2007-06-12 14:15ET: A typo that slipped into the Z1275's specifications has been corrected. (That camera does not support Memory Stick cards of any type, Duo or otherwise - the news droid just clicked on the wrong button when entering the camera into our database, sorry!)
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Original Source Press Release:
Kodak Brings Style within Reach with New M-Series Zoom Digital Cameras Introducing Four Thin, Stylish, Affordable and Feature-Packed Cameras and Two High Zoom Z-Series Cameras NEW YORK, June 12 — Eastman Kodak Company today announced the global launch of a new sleek line of zoom digital cameras for the style-savvy consumer. The KODAK EASYSHARE M-Series consists of four fashionable cameras, the M753, M853, M873 and M883, all of which are capable of capturing exceptional pictures at an attractive price. “The style/value segment has become an increasingly important category in the digital imaging market,” said Phil Scott, Director of Marketing, KODAK Digital Capture and Devices. “Our M-Series line brings consumers the opportunity to expand their picture-taking experience by converging stylish, compact designs and quality digital imaging technology, with affordable pricing.” M753 and M853 The KODAK EASYSHARE M753 and M853 Zoom Digital Cameras are equipped with 3x optical zoom lenses and 7- and 8-megapixel resolution respectively, which allows consumers to print clear, crisp images up to 30” x 40” in size. Memories captured with the KODAK EASYSHARE M-Series Cameras are displayed on a vibrant 2.5-inch LCD screen, perfect for instantly sharing clear, bright pictures and videos whether inside or outdoors. The pocketable design of the KODAK EASYSHARE M753 and M853 is further enhanced through a variety of colors. The M753 is available in black, silver, purple, copper, pink and blue, while the M853 is produced in white, red, graphite, silver and espresso. The brilliant colored cameras are complemented by a full range of fun camera accessories designed for the fashion-conscious person. M873 and M883 Two additional zoom digital cameras in the KODAK EasyShare M-Series line are the M873 and M883, both offering 8-megapixel resolution and high ISO settings. While maintaining its sleek design, the M883, with built-in face detection technology, allows consumers to view their pictures and videos on a huge 3-inch LCD screen. The all-metal bodies of the M873 and M883 come in silver and black with the M883 also produced in red. M-Series Features The KODAK EASYSHARE M-Series Cameras are loaded with a vast array of features that make great picture-taking incredibly simple. From high ISO settings that produce clearer pictures in low-light situations, to Digital Image Stabilization and KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, the features onboard the KODAK EASYSHARE M-Series Cameras help consumers take consistently better shots. M-Series Pricing The KODAK EASYSHARE M753 Camera will retail for US $149 (MSRP) beginning in June 2007, the M853 and M873 will follow in August, retailing for US $179 (MSRP) and US $199 (MSRP) respectively. The M883 will be available in September and will retail for US $229 (MSRP). The fashionable camera accessories range from US $9.99 to $49.99 (MSRP) and can be found on www.kodak.com. Additional Cameras Introduced - Z1275 and ZD710 Also announced today, are the new KODAK EASYSHARE Z1275 and ZD710 Zoom Digital Cameras. The Z1275 is a small sized high-zoom digital camera, offering 12-megapixel imaging and 5x optical zoom with photographically-advanced features. The 7-megapixel ZD710 is a versatile, fully-automatic zoom digital camera with 10x optical zoom and high ISO. And like the M series cameras, both the Z1275 and ZD710 are equipped with features that help consumers take consistently better shots, like Digital Image Stabilization and KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology. The Z1275 and ZD710 are both available from August 2007 and will retail for US $249 (MSRP). About the KODAK EASYSHARE System Kodak continues to bring groundbreaking features to its award-winning KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Photography System, enhancing the digital photography experience for consumers worldwide. The EASYSHARE System consists of digital cameras, picture frames, snapshot printers, online services, software, inkjet and thermal photo papers, and accessories—making picture-taking, sharing and archiving effortless. All KODAK EASYSHARE Products being introduced today include the latest Version 6.2 of KODAK EASYSHARE Software featuring an array of enhancements to help consumers find, create and share pictures like never before. Version 6.2 Software now includes direct access to KODAK Gallery making it simple to find albums stored online. The new KODAK EASYSHARE Software Version 6.2 can be downloaded for free. Further information on all KODAK EASYSHARE Products can be found at www.kodak.com About Eastman Kodak Company Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator. With sales of $10.7 billion in 2006, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere. Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; and Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com. Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch - are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. ### |
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