Kodak: 3 new EasyShare cameras, camera dock
By
Mike Tomkins
(Tuesday, May 4, 2004 - 03:28 EDT)
Eastman Kodak Co. will today announce three new digital camera models for its EasyShare line, ranging from three to five megapixels and all featuring optical zoom lenses (the announcement was scheduled for 8am Eastern time, however since several other sites have gone ahead with the news already, the information is now in the public domain and hence we're posting it too).
The Kodak EasyShare DX7440 is a 4.23 megapixel model with a Schneider Kreuznach Variogon 4x optical zoom lens. Other features include 32MB of internal memory, an SD/MMC card slot, 2.2-inch indoor/outdoor LCD display, orientation sensor, NTSC / PAL video out, Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and an MPEG4 video function. The remaining two cameras share an identical body and lens seen previously on Kodak's CX7430 model (announced just prior to PMA), but with differing imagers and other options. While the Kodak EasyShare CX7330 and CX7530 both feature a Kodak Retinar 3x optical zoom lens, the effective focal length varies between models due to differences in sensor sizes, with the CX7330 offering an effective 37 - 117mm and the CX7530 offering 34 - 102mm equivalent. The CX7330 features a 1.6-inch LCD display, and the CX7530 upgrades this to a 1.8-inch display - both displays being hybrid indoor/outdoor types. Other features differentiating the models include improved movie functionality and more manual controls on the higher model. Also announced alongside the new cameras is an updated EasyShare Printer Dock, featuring PictBridge compatibility and a 4" x 6" thermal print mechanism. The new Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock will ship in June with pricing set at $149. The Kodak EasyShare CX7330 will ship in June at a cost of US$199, followed in July by the CX7530 for $299. The DX7440 will round out the group at a price of $349, and June availability. Specifications for all the new products follow: | Kodak EasyShare DX7440 |  | | Basic Features | | CCD | 4.23 megapixels (2408 x 1758 pixels) | | Effective Pixels | 4.0 megapixels ( 2304 x 1728 pixels) | | Picture Size | | 4.0 MP – (2304 x 1728) | | 3.5 MP – (2304 x 1536); 2:3 ratio optimized for 4x6-inch printing | | 3.1 MP – (2048 x 1536) | | 2.1 MP – (1656 x 1242) | | 1.1 MP – (1200 x 900) | | | Lens | | 4X optical zoom (equivalent to 33 - 132 mm in 35mm format) | | Professional-quality SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON lens | | | Auto-Focus | | Multi-zone, center-weighted, selectable: left, center, right | | Precision, low-light autofocus system | | | Focus Range | | Normal Wide: 19.7 in. (50 cm) to infinity | | Normal Tele: 29.5 in. (75 cm) to infinity | | | LCD | 2.2 in. review/preview hybrid TFT, 153k pixel resolution, indoor/outdoor color display | | Viewfinder | Real image optical viewfinder | | Aperture | | Wide: f/2.8 - 5.6 | | Tele: f/4.8 - 9.5 | | | Shutter Speed | | Automatic: 1/8 - 1/2000 sec | | Manual: 64 -1/1000 sec | | | White Balance | Auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent | | Built-in Flash | Modes: Auto, Red-Eye, Fill, Off | | Flash Range | | Wide: 0.6 m - 4.0 m (2 ft. - 13.1 ft.) | | Tele: 0.6 m - 2.3 m (2 ft. - 7.6 ft.) | | | Self Timer | 10 seconds | | Ease of Use Features | | Auto-Picture Rotation | Orientation sensor | | Dedicated Buttons | Display/Info, Delete, Share, Review, Menu, Mode Dial, Exposure Bracketing/First Burst/Last Burst, Close-up/Landscape, Flash, Jog Dial | | Review Modes | Limited and full picture information, fast 8X magnify, full-frame fast scroll, album, protect, image storage, slide show, copy, multi-up; Share button to print, e-mail and select Favorites | | Video Out | NTSC and PAL (user-selectable) | | Software | KODAK EASYSHARE software | | Dock Compatibility | Compatible with optional KODAK EASYSHARE printer and camera docks (except printer dock 4000 and camera dock II) | | Performance Features | | Still Capture Modes | Auto, 16 scene (SCN) modes, program auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual, custom setting | | Photo Settings | | Color Modes: Color (high, natural, low), Black & White, Sepia | | Sharpness: High, normal, low | | | Macro/Close Up Mode | | Wide: 3.9 – 23.6 in. (10 – 60 cm) | | Tele: 9.8 – 33.5 in. (25 – 85 cm) | | | Burst Mode | | First: 2 fps, up to 6 pictures in sequence | | Last: Up to 30 frames at 2 fps, with last 6 frames saved | | | Exposure Metering | | Auto: TTL-AE Matrix Metering | | Selectable: Multi-Pattern, Center-weighted, Center Spot | | | Exposure Compensation | +/- 1.0 EV in 0.3 EV steps | | Manual Exposure Control | | Aperture priority AE: Wide: f/2.8-5.6 Tele: f/4.8-9.5 | | Shutter priority AE: Wide: 64 sec.-1/1000 sec. | | Manual exposure: f/2.8-9.5, 64-1/1000 sec., ISO 80-800* | | Exposure bracketing: 3 frames with choice of +/-0.3, +/-0.7, or +/-1.0 EV brackets | | Long time exposure settings: 0.7-64 sec. | | *ISO 800 available only in 1.1 MP picture size setting | | | Click-to-Capture | 0.2 seconds | | Shot-to-Shot | 1.2 seconds | | Video Format | QUICKTIME MOV (MPEG4 compression) | | Video Resolution | | VGA: 640 x 480 pixels at 13 fps | | QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels at 24 fps | | | Video Length | Continuous up to 80 min. based on memory capacity; or 5, 15 or 30 sec. clips | | Other Features | | Storage | | 32MB internal memory | | SD/MMC card expansion slot | | | Power Options | Optional KODAK EASYSHARE docks with Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack; KODAK EASYSHARE Li-Ion (1050 mAh) rechargeable battery (supplied) or KODAK EASYSHARE Li-Ion (1700 mAh) rechargeable battery, 5V DC adapter | | Image Capture Format | | Still: JPEG (EXIF v2.2) | | Movie: QUICKTIME | | | Interfaces | USB compliant; EASYSHARE printer dock; A/V connectors | | Lens Protection | Built-in lens barrier | | Tripod Mount | 1/4-inch standard mount | | Weight | Without batteries 224 grams (7.9 oz.) | | Dimensions | W x H x D: 100.3 x 69.2 x 40.2 mm (3.9 x 2.7 x 1.6 in.) | | Warranty | One year | | KODAK EASYSHARE Software System Requirements | | MICROSOFT WINDOWS | | WINDOWS 98, 98SE, 2000, Millennium Edition, or XP OS | | Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher | | 233 MHz processor or greater | | 64 MB RAM available (128 MB for WINDOWS XP OS) | | 200 MB hard drive disk space available | | CD-ROM drive | | Available USB port | | Color monitor, 800 x 600 pixels (16 or 24 bit recommended) | | | APPLE MACINTOSH | | POWER MAC G3, G4, G5, G4 cube; iMAC; POWERBOOK G3, G4; or iBOOK computers | | MACINTOSH OS X (10.2.3 or 10.3) | | SAFARI 1.0 or higher | | 128 MB RAM for OS X | | 200 MB hard drive disk space available | | CD-ROM drive | | Available USB port | | Color monitor, 1024 x 768 pixels (thousands or millions of colors recommended) | | | Package Contents | | KODAK EASYSHARE DX7440 Zoom Digital Camera | | Audio/video out cable and USB cable | | High-capacity Li-Ion battery and charger | | Wrist strap | | KODAK EASYSHARE software CD with interactive tutorial guide | | Custom camera insert for optional KODAK EASYSHARE camera and printer docks | | Welcome kit and user guide | | | . |
| Kodak EasyShare CX7530 |  | | Basic Features | | CCD | 5.36 megapixel (2690x1994 pixels) | | Effective Pixels | 5.0 megapixel (2560x1920 pixels) | | Picture Size | | 5.0 MP best (for up to 20 x 30-in. prints) | | 4.4 MP best (2:3 aspect ratio, optimized for 4 x 6-in. prints) | | 3.1 MP better (for up to 11 x 14-in. prints) | | 1.7 MP good (for small prints) | | | Lens | | 3X optical zoom | | 5.6 - 16.8mm (34 - 102 mm equivalent in 35mm format) | | | Auto-Focus | TTL-AF | | Focus Range | | Normal: 23.6 in. (60 cm) to infinity | | Landscape: 32.8 ft. (10 m) to infinity | | | LCD | 1.8-in., 134,000 pixel resolution indoor/outdoor display | | Viewfinder | Real image optical viewfinder | | Aperture | | Wide: f/2.7 - f/5.2 | | Tele: f/4.6 - f/8.7 | | | Shutter Speed | | Automatic: 1/2 - 1/1400 sec | | Selectable manual exposure: 0.7 - 4 sec. | | | ISO Equivalent | | Automatic: 80-160 | | Manual: 80/100/200/400; 800 in ‘Good' quality mode only | � | | White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent | | Built-in Flash | | Modes: Auto, Redeye, Fill, Off | | Wide: 2.0 - 11.8 ft. (0.6 - 3.6 m) | | Tele: 2.0 - 6.9 ft. (0.6 - 2.1 m) | | | Self Timer | 10 seconds | | Ease of Use Features | | Auto-Picture Rotation | Orientation sensor for on-camera picture rotation | | Dedicated Buttons | Delete, Share, Review, Menu, Flash/Information, Burst/Self Timer | | Review Modes | Magnify (1X - 8X, pan), fast scroll, multi-up, slide show, protect, share/print, label, image storage, copy, video date display | | Video Out | NTSC or PAL, user-selectable | | Software | KODAK EASYSHARE software | | Dock Compatibility | | KODAK EASYSHARE printer dock | | KODAK EASYSHARE camera dock | | | Direct-from-Camera Printing | Available with EASYSHARE printer dock, plus other PICTBRIDGE-enabled printers | | Performance Features | | Still Capture Modes | Auto, Portrait, Sport, Night, Landscape, Close-up | | Photo Settings | Color Modes: Color, Sepia, Black & White | | Close Up Mode | | Wide: 5 - 28 in. (13 - 70 cm) | | Tele: 9 - 28 in. (22 - 70 cm) | | | First Burst Mode | 2.4 fps, up to 5 pictures in sequence | | Exposure Metering | | Auto: TTL-AE Matrix Metering | | Selectable: Multi-Pattern, Center-Weighted, Center Spot | | | Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5 EV steps | | Exposure Control | Programmed Auto Exposure | | Click-to-Capture | 0.6 seconds | | Shot-to-Shot | 1.7 seconds | | Video Mode | Continuous MPEG 4 compressed video with audio recording during video capture; Audio playback on camera | | Video Resolution | | VGA: 640 x 480 at 13 fps | | QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels at 20 fps | | | Video Length | Dependent on SD/MMC card capacity and battery life | | Other Features | | Storage | | 32MB internal memory | | 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, 2 AA lithium or Ni-MH batteries or 1 CRV3 lithium battery; DC in jack on side of camera for 3V adapter | | Image Capture Format | | Still: JPEG (EXIF v2.21) | | Movie: QUICKTIME MOV | | | Interfaces | EASYSHARE printer dock; A/V connectors; USB compliant (PICTBRIDGE-enabled) | | Lens Protection | Built-in lens barrier | | Tripod Mount | 1/4 inch standard | | Weight | Without batteries <192 g (6.8 oz.) | | Dimensions | 102.5 x 65 x 38 mm (4.0 x 2.6 x 1.5 in.) | | Warranty | One year | | KODAK EASYSHARE Software System Requirements | | MICROSOFT WINDOWS | | WINDOWS 98, 98SE, 2000, Millennium Edition, or XP OS | | Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher | | 233 MHz processor or greater | | 64 MB RAM available (128 MB for WINDOWS XP OS) | | 200 MB hard drive disk space available | | CD-ROM drive | | Available USB port | | Color monitor, 800 x 600 pixels (16 or 24 bit recommended) | | | APPLE MACINTOSH | | POWER MAC G3, G4, G5, G4 cube; iMAC; POWERBOOK G3, G4; or iBOOK computers | | MACINTOSH OS X (10.2.3 or 10.3) | | SAFARI 1.0 or higher | | 128 MB RAM for OS X | | 200 MB hard drive disk space available | | CD-ROM drive | | Available USB port | | Color monitor, 1024 x 768 pixels (thousands or millions of colors recommended) | | | Package Contents | | KODAK EASYSHARE CX7530 Zoom Digital Camera | | USB and audio/video cables | | KODAK MAX digital camera batteries AA or equivalent | | Custom camera insert for optional KODAK EASYSHARE camera and printer docks | | Wrist strap | | Software | | Documentation | | | . |
| Kodak EasyShare CX7330 |  | | Basic Features | | CCD | 3.3 megapixel (2041 x1560 pixels) | | Effective Pixels | 3.1 megapixel (2032 x1524 pixels) | | Picture Size | | 3.1 MP - best (print enlargements) | | 2.8 MP - best (2:3 optimized ratio for 4x6-inch printing) | | 2.1 MP - better (small print) | | 1.1 MP - good (e-mail) | | | Lens | | 3X KODAK RETINAR aspheric all glass optical zoom lens | | 5.6 – 16.8 mm (equivalent to 37 - 117 mm in 35 mm format) | | | Auto-Focus | Multi-zone auto focus with improved low light performance | | Focus Range | 0.6 m (23.6 in.) to infinity | | LCD | 1.6-in. (4 cm), TFT indoor/outdoor color display | | Viewfinder | Real image optical viewfinder | | Aperture | | Wide: f/2.7 - f/5.2 | | Tele: f/4.6 - f/8.7 | | | Automatic Shutter Speed | 1/2 - 1/1400 sec | | White Balance | Auto | | Built-in Flash | | Modes: Auto, Fill, Redeye, Off | | Wide: 0.6 m - 3.6 m (2 ft. - 11.8 ft.) | | Tele: 0.6 m - 2.1 m (2 ft. - 6.9 ft.) | | | Self Timer | 10 seconds | | Ease of Use Features | | Auto-Picture Rotation | Orientation sensor for on-camera picture rotation | | Dedicated Buttons | Display/Info, Delete, Share, Review, Menu, Mode Dial for Scene Settings | | Review Modes | Magnify/play (2X, 4X, pan), Slide Show, Protect, Albums, Multi-up, Image Storage, Copy, Video Date Display, Picture Information | | Video Out | NTSC and PAL (user-selectable) | | Software | KODAK EASYSHARE software | | Dock Compatibility | | KODAK EASYSHARE printer dock | | KODAK EASYSHARE camera dock | | | Performance Features | | Still Capture Modes | Auto, Sport, Night, Landscape, Macro | | Photo Settings | Color, Sepia, Black & White | | Close Up Mode | | Wide: 0.13 m - 0.7 m | | Tele: 0.22 m - 0.7 m | | | First Burst Mode | 3 frames per second (fps), up to 3 pictures in sequence | | Exposure Metering | Automatic with matrix metering and multi pattern TTL auto exposure | | Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0 EV with 0.5 EV step increments | | Exposure Control | Programmed AE | | Click-to-Capture | 0.6 seconds | | Shot-to-Shot | 2.1 seconds | | Video Mode | | Continuous digital video with audio | | Audio playback on camera | | | Video Resolution | QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels at 15 fps | | Video Length | Dependent on MMC/SD card capacity and battery life | | Other Features | | Storage | | 16MB internal memory | | MMC/SD card expansion slot | | | Power Options | Optional KODAK EASYSHARE docks with Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (in-camera charging); 2 AA KODAK digital camera batteries, 2 AA lithium or Ni-MH batteries or 1 CRV3 lithium battery; 3-volt adapter | | Image Capture Format | | Still: JPEG / EXIF v2.2 | | Movie: QUICKTIME MOV | | | Interfaces | USB compliant; EASYSHARE printer dock; A/V connectors | | Lens Protection | Built-in lens barrier | | Tripod Mount | 1/4-inch standard mount | | Weight | Without batteries: 175 g (6.2 oz.) | | Dimensions | W x H x D: 102.5 x 65 x 38 mm (4.0 x 2.6 x 1.5 in.) | | Warranty | One year | | KODAK EASYSHARE Software System Requirements | | MICROSOFT WINDOWS | | WINDOWS 98, 98SE, 2000, Millennium Edition, or XP OS | | Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher | | 233 MHz processor or greater | | 64 MB RAM available (128 MB for WINDOWS XP OS) | | 200 MB hard drive disk space available | | CD-ROM drive | | Available USB port | | Color monitor, 800 x 600 pixels (16 or 24 bit recommended) | | | APPLE MACINTOSH | | POWER MAC G3, G4, G5, G4 cube; iMAC; POWERBOOK G3, G4; or iBOOK computers | | MACINTOSH OS X (10.2.3 or 10.3) | | SAFARI 1.0 or higher | | 128 MB RAM for OS X | | 200 MB hard drive disk space available | | CD-ROM drive | | Available USB port | | Color monitor, 1024 x 768 pixels (thousands or millions of colors recommended) | | | Package Contents | | KODAK EASYSHARE CX7330 Zoom Digital Camera | | Audio/video out cable and USB cable | | KODAK MAX digital camera batteries - AA or equivalent | | Wrist strap | | KODAK EASYSHARE software CD with interactive tutorial guide | | Welcome kit and user guide | | Insert for optional KODAK EASYSHARE docks | | | . |
| Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock |  | | Basic Features | | KODAK Photos Made Simple | - Borderless 4x6-in. photos at the touch of a button
- Treasure prints for a lifetime – XTRALIFE™ lamination makes them durable and waterproof
- Multiple prints per sheet (1, 2, 4 or 9 images on a single 4 x 6-in. print)
- One-touch picture transfer to a connected computer
| | Flexibility | Use with or without a computer. Works with: - All KODAK EASYSHARE CX/DX 6000/7000 and LS 600/700 series cameras
- PICTBRIDGE-enabled cameras (direct printing)
- Popular memory cards (SD, MultiMediaCard/MMC, COMPACT FLASH Type I and II, MEMORY STICK, MEMORY STICK Pro, xD, SMARTMEDIA, and MICRODRIVE formats) with optional KODAK 8-in-1 card reader
| | Battery Charging | Rapid camera battery recharging and reconditioning (< 3.5 hours) for optimal performance | | Printing | | Printing Modes | Print current, pre-selected (DPOF), all, or index | | Print Sides | | Borderless 4 x 6 in. (102x152 mm) | | Two credit card-size photos per sheet (2 x 3.25 in., 51 x 85 mm) | | Four photos per sheet (2 x 3 in., 51x76 mm) | | Nine mini-photos per sheet (1.3 x 2 in., 34 x 51 mm) | | | Media Size | 4 x 7 in. (102x181 mm), including two snap-off 0.6-in. (14.5 mm) perforated sections | | Print Technology | | Continuous tone thermal dye transfer | | KODAK Color Science technology for outstanding skin tone reproduction and print color optimization | | | Print Speed | 90 sec. per print (120 sec. first print direct from camera) | | Power | | Battery charging | In-camera charging in less than 3.5 hours | | Power options | 24V AC adapter | | Battery recharging compatibility | | KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH battery pack (included) | | KODAK EASYSHARE Lithium-Ion batteries (included with select KODAK EASYSHARE digital cameras) | | | Additional Features | | Image Transfer | One-button picture transfer to a connected computer | | Compatibility | Works with KODAK EASYSHARE CX/DX 6000/7000 and LS 600/700 series cameras, plus direct printing from PICTBRIDGE-enabled cameras. Printing from popular memory cards with optional KODAK 8-in-1 card reader accessory. | | Accepted File Formats | JPEG/EXIF v2.2 | | Weight | 1110 g (39.2 oz.) | | Dimensions | WxHxD (with tray): 7.4 x 3.3 x 13.1 in. (18.8 x 8.3 x 33.4 cm) | | Warranty | One Year | | KODAK EASYSHARE Software System Requirements | | MICROSOFT WINDOWS | | WINDOWS 98, 98SE, 2000, Millennium Edition, or XP OS | | Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher | | 233 MHz processor or greater | | 64 MB RAM available (128 MB for WINDOWS XP OS) | | 200 MB hard drive disk space available | | CD-ROM drive | | Available USB port | | Color monitor, 800 x 600 pixels (16 or 24 bit recommended) | | | APPLE MACINTOSH | | POWER MAC G3, G4, G5, G4 cube; iMAC; POWERBOOK G3, G4; or iBOOK computers | | MACINTOSH OS X (10.2.3 or 10.3) | | SAFARI 1.0 or higher | | 128 MB RAM for OS X | | 200 MB hard drive disk space available | | CD-ROM drive | | Available USB port | | Color monitor, 1024 x 768 pixels (thousands or millions of colors recommended) | | | Package Contents | | KODAK EASYSHARE Printer Dock | | KODAK Color Cartridge & Photo Paper kit (10-count) | | KODAK EASYSHARE software for WINDOWS OS and MACINTOSH OS | | KODAK EASYSHARE printer dock driver software | | Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack for select KODAK EASYSHARE digital cameras | | 24V AC adapter | | Welcome kit | | | . |
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