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Eastman Kodak's EasyShare DX4330 zoom digital camera. Courtesy of Eastman Kodak Co., with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Kodak announces new EasyShare digicams
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(Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 09:00 EDT)

New models are 2 and 3 megapixel respectively; one of the two features a 3x optical zoom...

Eastman Kodak Co. has this morning announced two new digital camera models. The Kodak EasyShare CX4200 is a $179 entry-level 2 megapixel model that will ship in October, featuring an all-glass 39mm-equivalent fixed focal-length lens and the latest vogue, an on-camera "share" button that allows preselection of photos for emailing or printing the next time the camera is connected to your computer. Courtesy of Kodak, specifications highlights follow:

Kodak EasyShare CX4200
Features
2.0 MP resolution (1632 x 1232 pixels) for great quality prints up to 8 x 10 inches
Premium Kodak Retinar all-glass 39mm, f/4.5 lens with 2X digital zoom
Recently introduced on-camera "share" button for simple printing, e-mailing and organizing
Dedicated delete and review buttons
Exceptional color quality under any lighting condition with Kodak color science inside
16MB internal memory
MultiMediaCard/Secure Digital expansion slot for additional picture-taking, storing and sharing
"Capture always ready" capability lets users snap a picture in any camera function setting (e.g. review mode)
Auto picture rotation for viewing on camera, PC or TV
Three image quality levels (2.0MP, 1.0MP, 0.5MP) · Three image quality levels (2.0MP, 1.0MP, 0.5MP)
Flash range of 1.6 to 7.9 feet
Four flash modes: automatic, fill, red-eye and off
Close-up mode: 7.9 to 11.8 inches
ISO equivalency of 100, 200 (automatic)
LCD: 1.6 inch TFT color display
Automatic white balance
Automatic exposure control with matrix metering
Automatic shutter speed from 1/8 to 1/1000 seconds
10 second self-timer
Compatible with optional Kodak EasyShare Camera Docks
Package Contents
Kodak EasyShare CX4200 Digital Camera
CRV3 lithium battery or equivalent
Video out cable
USB cable
Wrist strap
Kodak EasyShare Software CD
Documentation
Custom camera insert for optional Kodak EasyShare Camera Docks
More Photos
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Next up is the 3.1 megapixel EasyShare DX4330, which features a useful 3x optical zoom lens. Kodak says that this $349.95 model, slated for early September availability, will feature a new 1.8" "indoor/outdoor" LCD that should be visible even in direct sunlight - this uses a combination of transmissive and reflective properties and an anti-reflective coating. As with the CX4200, there's an on-camera share button; there's also video capabilities including sound recording and playback, courtesy of a built-in microphone and speaker. Video connectivity, again with sound, allows pictures and video to be seen on a TV...

Kodak EasyShare DX4330
Features
3.1 MP resolution (2160 x 1400 pixels) for quality prints up to 11 x 14 inches
10X zoom with premium Kodak Retinar aspheric all-glass lens (3X optical zoom, 3.3X Advanced Digital Zoom)
1.8 inch Indoor/Outdoor LCD display
Multiple scene modes (standard, landscape, night, sports, close-up)
Continuous digital video with sound, limited only by the size of internal memory or memory card
Recently introduced on-camera "share" button for simple printing, e-mailing and organizing
Exceptional color quality under any lighting condition with Kodak color science inside
Multi-zone autofocus
Recently introduced on-camera "share" button for simple printing, e-mailing and organizing
Dedicated delete and review buttons
16MB of internal memory
MultiMediaCard/SecureDigital expansion slot for additional picture-taking, storing and sharing
Auto picture rotation for viewing on camera, PC or TV
"Capture always ready" capability lets users snap a picture in any camera function setting (e.g. review mode)
Three image quality levels (3.1MP, 2.2MP, 0.8MP)
Flash range of 2.0 to 11.0 feet
Four flash modes: automatic, fill, red-eye and off
Close-up mode: 2.8 to 28 inches
ISO equivalency of 120, 200 (automatic)
Exposure compensation: +/- 2 in 0.5 step increments
Long time exposure up to 4 seconds
Auto-exposure with matrix metering
Lens: 38-114mm (35mm equivalent), f/2.8-5.1
Automatic shutter speed from 1/2 to 1/1700 seconds
10 second self-timer
Compatible with optional Kodak EasyShare Camera Docks
Package Contents
Kodak EasyShare DX4330 Zoom Digital Camera
CRV3 lithium battery or equivalent
Video out cable
USB cable
Wrist strap
Lens cap with strap
Kodak EasyShare software CD
Documentation
Custom camera insert for optional Kodak EasyShare Camera Docks
More Photos
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Source: Eastman Kodak Co.

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