Kodak announces new EasyShare digicams By
Mike Tomkins
(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 | | . | 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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Eastman Kodak Co.
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