Kodak announces two new digicams and a printer dock
By
Mike Tomkins
(Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 04:15 EDT)
Eastman Kodak Co. has announced two new digital cameras and a printer dock in the USA and Europe.
The EasyShare DX4530 is a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and a pricetag of $399. The EasyShare CX6230 has a resolution of two megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens, and costs just $199. Finally, the EasyShare Printer Dock 4000 (which operates with the DX4530 and other CX / DX 3000 and 4000 series digicams) makes 4" x 6" prints and costs $199. Full specifications and product photos for all three new products follow: | Kodak EasyShare DX4530 |  | | Standard Features | | CCD resolution | 5.2MP (2654x1954 pixels) | | Image resolution | 5.0 megapixel (2588x1954 pixels) | | Image quality | | 5.0MP – best (print, enlargement 20"x30") | | 4.5MP – best (optimized ratio for 4" x 6" prints, 3:2) | | 3.0MP – better | | 1.2MP - good (e-mail) | | | Zoom | | 10X total zoom | | 3X optical zoom, 8-24mm (35mm equivalent: 38-114mm) | | 3.3X advanced digital zoom | | | Lens | :Lens threads for 37mm lens adapter | | Focus / auto-focus | Multi-zone AF | | Focus distance | 0.6m (23.6 in.) to infinity | | Display | LCD - 1.8" (4.6cm) indoor / outdoor display | | Aperture | Wide - f/2.8-5.1; tele - f/4.8-8.7 | | Shutter speed | 1/2-1/1700 second; selectable long time exposure: 0.7-4 second | | ISO equivalent | Automatic - (130-200); 140 (flash on) | | White balance | Auto | | Flash mode | Automatic, fill, red-eye, off | | Flash range | Wide - 0.6-3.4m (2-11.2 ft.); tele - 0.6-2.0m (2-6.6 ft.) | | Viewfinder | Real image optical viewfinder | | Self-timer | 10 seconds | | Performance Features | | Scene / other modes | Automatic, sport, night, landscape, close-up, movie | | Macro / close-up mode | Wide - 7-70cm (2.8-27.6 in.); tele - 28-70cm (11-27.6 in.) | | Light metering method | Automatic: multi-pattern TTL-AE with program modes (sport, night, movie) | | Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV with 0.5 EV step increments | | Exposure control | Programmed AE | | Click to capture | 0.79 seconds (live view on) | | Shot to shot | <2 seconds | | Shutter speed | 0.79 seconds (live view on) | | Burst mode | <2 seconds | | Movie mode | Continuous digital video with audio capture, audio playback on camera | | Movie image resolution | 320 x 240 pixels at 15 fps | | Movie length | Up to 60 minutes, limited by capacity of external memory card | | Ease of Use Features | | Capture mode | Capture always ready | | Auto-orientation | Auto picture rotation | | Delete | Dedicated delete button | | Review | Dedicated review button | | Share | Dedicated Share button | | Review mode | 2X or 4X magnify, slide show, multi-up, fast, scroll, protect, albums | | Video out | NTSC, PAL (user-selectable) | | Software | Kodak EasyShare software | | Interface | Dock Compatibility - Kodak EasyShare camera dock I, II and Kodak EasyShare printer dock 4000 | | Additional Features | | Storage | | Internal storage: 32MB internal memory | | External storage: MMC/SD card expansion slot | | | Power options | Optional Kodak EasyShare docks with Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (in-camera charging); DC in jack on side of camera for 3V adapter; 2 AA lithium or Ni-MH batteries or 1 CRV3 lithium battery | | Image file format | Still - JPEG/EXIF v2.1; Video - Quicktime | | Interface | USB 2.0 compatible, Kodak EasyShare camera dock I, II and Kodak EasyShare printer dock 4000 compatible | | Lens protection | Lens cap tethered to camera body | | Tripod mount | 1/4 in. standard | | Weight | Without batteries: 210g (7.4 oz.) | | Dimensions | WxHxD: 111x66x39mm (4.4x2.6x1.5 in.) | | Warranty | One year | | Package Contents | | Kodak EasyShare DX4530 zoom digital camera | | CRV3 lithium battery | | Audio/Video cable | | USB cable | | Wrist strap | | Kodak EasyShare software CD with interactive software tutorial | | Welcome kit and user's guide | | Custom insert for optional Kodak EasyShare series camera docks | | | System Requirements | | Windows - Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME or XP OS
- 233 MHz processor or greater
- 64MB RAM (128MB RAM for Windows XP)
- 200MB hard drive disk space available
- CD-ROM drive
- Available USB port
- Color monitor, 800x600 pixels (16-bit or 24-bit recommended)
| Macintosh - PowerPC based Macintosh computer
- Macintosh OS X (OS 8.6/9.x – Share button functions not supported – OS X is recommended for full functionality)
- 128MB RAM for OS X (64MB RAM for OS 8.6/9.x)
- 200MB hard drive disk space available
- CD-ROM drive
- Built-in USB port
- Color monitor, 800x600 pixels (thousands or millions of colors recommended)
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| Kodak EasyShare CX6230 |  | | Standard Features | | CCD resolution | 2.1 megapixel (1650x1250 pixels) | | Image resolution | 2.0 megapixel (1632x1232 pixels) | | Image quality | | 2.0MP - best (print, enlargement) | | 1.8MP - best (optimized ratio for 4" x 6" prints, 3:2) | | 1.0MP - better (small prints) | | 0.5 MP - good (e-mail) | | | Focus / auto-focus | TTL-AF, center spot | | Focus distance | 50cm (19.7 in.) to infinity | | Display | LCD - 1.5" (4cm) diagonal | | Zoom | | 10X total zoom | | 3X optical zoom, 5.6-16.8mm (35mm equivalent: 36-108mm) | | 3.3X continuous digital | | | Aperture | f/2.8-5.2 (wide); f/4.7-8.9 (tele) | | Shutter speed | 1/2 - 1/1700 sec | | White balance | Automatic | | ISO equivalent | Automatic (100-200) | | Flash mode | Auto, red-eye, fill, off | | Flash range | Wide - 0.5-3.9m (1.6-12.8 ft.); tele - 0.5-2.3m (1.6-7.5 ft.) | | Viewfinder | Real image optical viewfinder | | Self-timer | 10 seconds | | Performance Features | | Scene / other modes | Auto, close-up, night, landscape | | Color mode | Color, sepia, black and white | | Macro / close-up mode | Wide - 10-60cm (3.9-23.7 in.); tele - 20-60cm (7.9-23.6 in.) | | Burst mode | 1.5 fps, up to 3 pictures | | Exposure control | TTL-AE, center-weighted; programmed AE | | Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 1/2 step increments | | Movie image resolution | 320 x 240 pixels at 15 fps | | Movie length | Up to 30 seconds with audio | | Ease of Use Features | | Capture mode | Capture always ready | | Auto-orientation | Auto picture rotation | | Delete | Dedicated delete button | | Share | Dedicated Share button | | Review | Dedicated review button | | Review mode | 2X or 4X magnify, slide show, multi-up, fast scroll, protect, albums | | Video out | NTSC, PAL (user-selectable) | | Software | Kodak EasyShare software | | Interface | Dock compatibility - Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000; Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 | | Additional Features | | Storage | | Internal storage: 16MB internal memory | | External storage: MMC/SD card expansion slot | | | Power options | Optional Kodak EasyShare docks with Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (in-camera charging); 2 AA Kodak Max digital camera batteries (included); 2 AA lithium or Ni-MH batteries, 1 Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack, 1 CRV3 lithium battery or 3V DC input on camera | | Image file format | Still: JPEG/EXIF v2.2; Movie: Quicktime | | Interface | USB 2.0 compatible, Kodak EasyShare 6000 series camera and printer dock compatible | | Lens protection | Built-in lens barrier | | Tripod mount | 1/4 in. standard | | Weight | Without batteries: 175g (6.2 oz.) | | Dimensions | WxHxD: 104 x 67 x 42 mm (4.1 x 2.6 x 1.6 in.) | | Warranty | One year | | Package Contents | | Kodak EasyShare CX6230 digital camera | | 2 AA Kodak Max digital camera batteries or equivalent | | USB cable | | Wrist strap | | Kodak EasyShare software CD with interactive software tutorial | | Welcome kit and user's guide | | Custom camera insert for optional Kodak EasyShare 6000 series camera and printer docks | | Audio/video cable | | | System Requirements | | Windows - Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME or XP OS
- 233 MHz processor or greater
- 64MB RAM (128MB RAM for Windows XP)
- 100MB hard drive disk space available
- CD-ROM drive
- Available USB port
- Color monitor, 800x600 pixels (16-bit or 24-bit recommended)
| Macintosh - PowerPC based Macintosh computer
- Macintosh OS X (OS 8.6/9.x – Share button functions not supported – OS X is recommended for full functionality)
- 128MB RAM for OS X (64MB RAM for OS 8.6/9.x)
- 200MB hard drive disk space available
- CD-ROM drive
- Built-in USB port
- Color monitor, 800x600 pixels (thousands or millions of colors recommended)
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| Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock 4000 |  | | Printing | | Printing modes | Print current, preselected, all, or index | | Print sizes | Borderless 4" x 6" (102x152 mm), index | | Media size | 4" x 7" (102x181 mm), including two 0.6" (14.5 mm) perforated sections (one on each end) | | Print technology | Continuous tone thermal dye transfer | | Print speed | 90 sec.* (120 sec. first print direct from camera) | | Power | | Battery charging | In-camera charging in less than 3 hours* | | Power options | 24V AC adapter | | Battery recharging compatibility | Printer dock 4000 charges Kodak Ni-MH battery pack (included). | | Other specifications | | Image transfer | One-button picture transfer | | Compatibility | Works with Kodak EasyShare CX/DX 3000 and 4000 series cameras | | File formats | JPEG / EXIF v2.2 | | Weight | 1140 g (40 oz.) | | Dimensions | W x H x D (with tray): 33.6 x 20.2 x 8.3 mm (13.1 x 7.9 x 3.3 in.) | | Warranty | One year | | Package Contents | | Kodak EasyShare printer dock 4000 | | 10-count sample photo paper kit and Kodak color cartridge | | Kodak Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack for select Kodak EasyShare digital cameras | | 24V AC adapter and AC power cord | | Paper tray | | Print head cleaning tool | | Welcome kit | | Quick start poster | | User's manual | | Printer driver software | | | System Requirements | | Windows - Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME or XP OS
- 233 MHz processor or greater
- 64MB RAM available (128MB RAM for Windows XP OS)
- 200MB hard drive disk space available
- CD-ROM drive
- USB connectivity
- Color monitor, 800x600 pixels (16-bit or 24-bit recommended)
| Macintosh - PowerPC based Macintosh computer
- Macintosh OS X (10.1.5 or later)
- 128MB RAM available
- 200MB hard drive disk space available
- CD-ROM drive
- USB connectivity
- Color monitor, 800x600 pixels (thousands or millions of colors recommended)
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Original Source Press Release:
| New Kodak EasyShare 5 Megapixel Digital Camera Combines Signature Simplicity with Affordability EasyShare System Grows with Two New Cameras and Printer Dock 4000
ROCHESTER, N.Y., August 5 -- Expanding its award-winning EasyShare digital photography system, Eastman Kodak Company today introduced two new digital cameras and an additional printer dock. - At US$399 manufacturer's suggested retail price, the Kodak EasyShare DX4530 zoom digital camera is one of the most affordable 5-megapixel cameras on the market.
- Designed for digital newcomers, the Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera (US$199 MSRP) is one of the simplest to use point-and-shoot, fully automatic zoom digital cameras.
- The new Kodak EasyShare printer dock 4000 (US$199 MSRP) designed to work with the EasyShare DX4530 digital camera and other EasyShare CX/DX 3000- and 4000-series cameras produces durable, borderless 4 x 6-inch Kodak prints in as little as 90 seconds with or without a computer.
"By making the 5 megapixel, EasyShare DX4530 camera available at an affordable price, Kodak continues to provide the blend of high performance and value that people have come to expect from the EasyShare system," said Rowan Lawson, director of worldwide product marketing for Kodak's Digital & Applied Imaging operation.
Kodak EasyShare DX4530 zoom digital camera
The Kodak EasyShare DX4530 zoom digital camera will be available worldwide beginning this month. It features 5 megapixel resolution with unsurpassed image quality, resulting in crisp, sharp prints at sizes up to 20 x 30 inches, as well as a 3X optical Kodak Retinar all-glass aspherical lens, 3.3X advanced digital zoom and Kodak Color Science technology all with effortless operation. A press of the DX4530 camera's red-jeweled "Share" button allows a person to immediately select printing, e-mailing, and mark as favorite options for each picture, and on-camera sharing is made simple with a bright, 1.8-inch indoor/outdoor LCD screen. The DX4530 comes with 32 MB of internal memory plus a MultiMediaCard/SD Card expansion slot to permit additional picture taking or extended digital video recording.
Kodak EasyShare printer dock 4000
The Kodak EasyShare printer dock 4000 is a simple way for owners of the DX4530 and other EasyShare CX/DX 4000 and 3000-series digital cameras to get durable, 4 x 6-inch Kodak pictures with or without a computer. Similar to the award-winning EasyShare printer dock 6000, the printer dock 4000 triples the functionality of a common photo printer. It combines all the benefits of an EasyShare dock quick battery recharging and one-touch picture transfer with high quality thermal printing. The application of an exclusive XtraLife laminate coating makes the photos durable and water resistant. People simply use the on-camera share/print option to easily select which images to print, dock the camera, then with the touch of a button, get their Kodak photos in as little as 90 seconds. The printer dock 4000 will be available beginning this month.
Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera
The EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera is ideal for digital newcomers who want to take pictures that can be made into crisp, sharp prints up to 8 x 10 inches. The point-and-shoot CX6230 provides 2 megapixel resolution, a 3X optical Kodak Retinar aspheric all-glass zoom lens, 3.3X continuous digital zoom, and eight easily accessed picture modes such as night, landscape, close-up, black and white, and sepia. The camera also captures 30-second digital video clips with audio, and incorporates the popular sharing features common across EasyShare products. It will be available beginning in September 2003.
Kodak EasyShare software and docks
EasyShare CX6230 camera owners can quickly transfer their digital pictures to a connected computer with just one touch using the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (US$79.95 MSRP). It also rapidly charges compatible camera batteries in less than three hours. People can also receive all the benefits of a dock, plus water-resistant Kodak 4 x 6-inch pictures in as little as 90 seconds, when using the Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 (US$199.95 MSRP). Both docks are compatible with all CX/DX6000 and LS600-series Kodak EasyShare digital cameras, and are available immediately.
The EasyShare DX4530 camera works with the new printer dock 4000 as well as the EasyShare camera docks I and II (US$79.95 MSRP) for one-touch picture transfer and battery recharging.
Like the entire range of EasyShare cameras, the newly introduced cameras include Kodak EasyShare software for Windows and Macintosh systems, providing quick, effortless digital picture transfer, organization, editing, e-mailing, sharing and printing. The software's exclusive One Touch to Better Pictures feature - which takes advantage of proprietary color technologies developed by Kodak - helps Windows OS users get vibrant, true-to-life prints from home inkjet printers, while reducing the trial, error and waste usually associated with home photo printing. EasyShare software can also be downloaded free of charge from www.kodak.com/go/easysharesw.
The award-winning Kodak EasyShare digital photography system - consisting of cameras, software, docks and printer docks, inkjet and thermal papers, and accessories - makes it simple for anyone to take, organize, share, and print high quality digital pictures. More information on Kodak EasyShare products is available at www.kodak.com/go/EasyShare.
Eastman Kodak Company and infoimaging
Kodak is the leader in helping people take, share, print and view images for memories, for information, for entertainment. The company is a major participant in infoimaging, a $385 billion industry composed of devices (digital cameras and flat-panel displays), infrastructure (online networks and delivery systems for images) and services & media (software, film and paper enabling people to access, analyze and print images). With sales of $12.8 billion in 2002, the company comprises several businesses: Photography, providing consumers, professionals and cinematographers with digital and traditional products and services; Health, supplying the healthcare industry with traditional and digital image capture, storage and output products and services; Commercial Imaging, offering image capture, output and storage products and services to businesses and government; Components, delivering optics and imaging sensors to original equipment manufacturers; and Display, which designs and manufactures state-of-the-art organic light-emitting diode displays as well as other specialty materials.
Kodak, Retinar, EasyShare and XtraLife are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. |
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