Kodak: Four new EasyShare digicams By
Mike Tomkins
(Thursday, March 8, 2007 - 11:08 EST)
Eastman Kodak Co. has announced four new digital camera models for its EasyShare series at the Photo Marketing Association tradeshow in Las Vegas.
Of the four, the entry point looks to be the Kodak EasyShare C613, a six megapixel camera with Kodak-branded 3x optical zoom lens, 2.4" LCD display, and 10MB of built-in memory. Other features of the Kodak C613 include USB connectivity, an SD / MMC card slot, and power from two AA batteries (with alkaline disposables in the product bundle). Next up the line would be the Kodak EasyShare C763, a camera for which we've yet to receive detailed specifications. Briefly, though, the Kodak C763 is a seven megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom lens. Both new EasyShare C-series cameras will ship from April 2007, priced at $119.95 for the C613 and $179.95 for the C763. Step up just $20 to a pricetag of $199.95, and you'll get quite a bit more camera for the money - the Kodak EasyShare Z885. Featuring eight megapixels of resolution coupled to a more powerful Kodak-branded 5x optical zoom lens, the Kodak Z885 also includes a 2.5" LCD display, 24MB of built-in memory, SD / MMC card slot, USB and NTSC / PAL video connectivity, and power from two AA batteries (again, with disposables in the product bundle). Kodak notes that the Z885 offers a maximum ISO sensitivity of ISO 8000 at reduced resolution - a figure that sounds perhaps a bit optimistic. The Kodak Z885 will be the last of the four cameras to ship, available from May 2007. Finally, we have the Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS - a $299.95 camera shipping this April, and undoubtedly the highest-specification of the company's four new cameras. The Kodak Z712 IS is a seven megapixel camera with a Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon-branded 12x optical zoom lens, and as the name would suggest, the Z712 IS' lens also features optical image stabilisation. Other features of the Kodak Z712 include a 2.5" LCD display with a higher-than-average resolution of 230,000 pixels, plus a 115,000 pixel electronic viewfinder, 28MB of built-in memory, an SD / MMC card slot, USB and NTSC / PAL video connectivity, and power from a CR-V3 Lithium disposable or proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable battery with (you guessed it) a disposable battery in the product bundle. Product photos for all four cameras, plus specs for the three cameras that we have detailed info on, follow below: Kodak EasyShare C613 | | General | Camera Type | Compact | Manufacturer | Kodak | Model Number | C613 | Dimensions | 3.6 x 2.6 x 1.5" 91.0 x 65.7 x 37.3mm | Weight | 137.0 g 4.8 oz | Planned Price | $119.95 | Planned Availability | 2007 | Warranty | 1 years | Image Capture | Sensor Type | 1/2.5" CCD 6.20 megapixels (total) 6.16 megapixels (effective) | Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 3:2 | Image Dimensions | 2848 x 2134 (6.1 megapixels) 2848 x 1896 (5.4 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 | 2.4" | Lens | Lens Type | Kodak 3x optical zoom | Focal Length | 36 - 108mm (35mm equivalent) | Aperture Range | Wide: f/2.7 and f/4.8; Tele: f/4.9 and f/8.5 | Focusing System | Contrast Detect | Focusing Range | Normal: 24" - infinity (60 cm - infinity) Macro: 5.3" - 29" (13 cm - 70 cm) | Exposure | ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250 | Shutter Speed | 0.5 - 1/1400 second | Metering Modes | TTL-AE, multi-pattern AE, center-weighted, center spot | Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 1/2EV increments | White Balance | Image Sensor - auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade | Internal Flash | Modes: auto, fill, red-eye, off Range: ISO 140 | Creative | Scene Modes | portrait, night portrait, landscape, night landscape, close up, sports, snow, beach, text/document, backlight, museum/manner, fireworks, high ISO, children, flower, self-portrait, sunset, candlelight | Digital Zoom | Up to 5x | Self Timer | Yes, 2 or 10 seconds | Movie Format | QuickTime MOV (Motion JPEG) with audio Max. clip length: 4,800 seconds () | Storage | Recording Medium | SD/MMC, Built-in | File System | FAT16 | File Format | JPEG (EXIF 2.21) | Connectivity | Computer | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed | Other | Camera dock | Power | Battery Type | Alkaline / Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable | Battery Form Factor | 2 x AA or 1 x Kodak Ni-MH 2100 mAh battery pack | Product Bundle | Software | Kodak EasyShare | Battery / Charger | 2 x AA Alkaline disposables battery | Flash Memory | 10.0MB Internal | Other | PictBridge Compliant | Yes | Internal Microphone | Yes | Internal Speaker | Yes | Tripod Mount | Yes | More Photos | | | Kodak EasyShare C763 | | | Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS | | General | Camera Type | EVF | Manufacturer | Kodak | Model Number | Z712 IS | Dimensions | 4.1 x 2.9 x 2.7" 103.6 x 74.2 x 69.7mm | Weight | 300.0 g 10.5 oz | Planned Price | $299.95 | Planned Availability | 2007 | Warranty | 1 years | Image Capture | Sensor Type | 1/2.5" CCD 7.40 megapixels (total) 7.10 megapixels (effective) | Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 3:2 | 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, EVF type; 115K pixel color LCD | LCD | 2.5", 230,000 pixels | Lens | Lens Type | Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 12x optical zoom | Image Stabilization | Yes | Focal Length | 36 - 432mm (35mm equivalent) | Aperture Range | f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ? | Focusing System | 5-zone Contrast Detect with AF assist lamp | Focusing Range | Normal: 20" - infinity (50 cm - infinity) Macro: 4.9" - 24" (12 cm - 60 cm) | Exposure | ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*1.2 mpix only) | Shutter Speed | 1/2 - 1/1000 second | Exposure Modes | Aperture, Shutter, Manual | Metering Modes | matrix multi-pattern, center-w eighted, spot (zone tracks with 5 focus zones) | Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments | White Balance | Image Sensor - auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent and open shade | Internal Flash | Modes: auto, red-eye pre-flash, fill, off | Flash Exposure Compensation | +/- 1.0EV in 1/3EV increments | Creative | Scene Modes | portrait, night portrait, landscape, night landscape, flower, sunset, backlight, candle light, manner/museum, text, beach, snow, fireworks, children, panorama stitch | Digital Zoom | Up to 4.2x advanced digital zoom | Self Timer | Yes, 2 or 10 seconds | Movie Format | Quicktime MOV (MPEG4) with audio Max. clip length: 4,800 seconds () | Storage | Recording Medium | SD/MMC, Built-in | File System | FAT16 | File Format | JPEG (EXIF 2.21) | Connectivity | Video | Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable | Computer | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed | Other | DC In, Camera Dock | Power | Battery Type | Lithium disposable or Li Ion rechargeable | Battery Form Factor | 1 x CR-V3 or 1 x proprietary KLIC-8000 | Product Bundle | Software | Kodak EasyShare | Battery / Charger | 1 x CR-V3 Lithium disposable battery | Flash Memory | 28.0MB Internal | Other | PictBridge Compliant | Yes | Internal Microphone | Yes | Internal Speaker | Yes td> | Tripod Mount | Yes | Remote Control | No | Operating System Compatibility | Windows, Mac OS | More Photos | | | Kodak EasyShare Z885 | | General | Camera Type | Compact | Manufacturer | Kodak | Model Number | Z885 | 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 | $199.95 | Planned Availability | 2007 | Warranty | 1 years | Image Capture | Sensor Type | 1/1.8" CCD 8.30 megapixels (total) 8.10 megapixels (effective) | Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 3:2 | Image Dimensions | 3264 x 2448 (8.0 megapixels) 3264 x 2176 (7.1 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", 115,000 pixels | Lens | Lens Type | Kodak 5x optical zoom | Image Stabilization | No | Focal Length | 36 - 180mm (35mm equivalent) | Aperture Range | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.1 (tele) - ??? | Focusing System | Contrast Detect with AF assist lamp | Focusing Range | Normal: 24" - infinity (60 cm - infinity) Macro: 8.2" - 29" (20 cm - 70 cm) | Exposure | ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 8000* (*available at lower resolution) | Shutter Speed | 8 - 1/2000 second | Exposure Modes | Program, Manual | Metering Modes | TTL-AE, multi-pattern, center-weighted, center-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 preflash, fill, off Range: 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, candle light, sunset, panorama stitch | Digital Zoom | Up to 5x, 0.2x steps | Self Timer | Yes, 2 or 10 seconds | Movie Format | QuickTime MOV (MPEG4) with audio Max. clip length: 4,800 seconds () | Storage | Recording Medium | SD/MMC, Built-in | File System | FAT16 | File Format | JPEG (EXIF 2.21) | Connectivity | Video | Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable | Computer | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed | Other | Camera dock | Power | Battery Type | Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable | Battery Form Factor | 2 x AA | Product Bundle | Software | Kodak EasyShare | Battery / Charger | 2 x AA Alkaline disposable battery | Flash Memory | 24.0MB Internal | Other | PictBridge Compliant | Yes | Internal Microphone | Yes | Internal Speaker | Yes | Tripod Mount | Yes | More Photos | | |
|
Original Source Press Release:
KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Cameras Combine High ISO and Image Stabilization for Sharp Pictures in Any Lighting Conditions High-Zoom Feature-Packed Cameras, PC-Free Photo Printer and Long Lasting Digital Camera Batteries Introduced at PMA Las Vegas, NV, March 7 -- Eastman Kodak Company today announced the latest additions to its award-winning line of consumer digital cameras, including the KODAK EASYSHARE Z712 IS and Z885 Zoom Digital Cameras, with high ISO and image stabilization for taking great action pictures in any lighting conditions. “The powerful combination of high ISO and high zoom with image stabilization gives consumers the ability to take incredible pictures in any lighting conditions,” said Pierre Schaeffer, Chief Marketing Officer of Kodak’s Consumer Digital Imaging Group. “Kodak continues to deliver easy-to-use digital cameras with higher performance features to consumers who are looking for new ways to advance their digital photography experience.” The KODAK EASYSHARE Z712 IS Zoom Digital Camera combines an impressive 12X optical zoom lens (36-432 mm equivalent SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON) with optical image stabilization, delivering superior performance to aspiring photographers. The 7.1 megapixel camera boasts best-in-class click-to-capture performance (0.26 sec.) with superb picture quality at an affordable price, making it a solid alternative to digital SLRs. Available in April, the KODAK EASYSHARE Z712 IS Zoom Digital Camera will retail for US $299.95 (MSRP). The KODAK EASYSHARE Z885 Zoom Digital Camera boasts a 5X optical zoom lens and 8.1 megapixel resolution. When combined with high ISO (up to 8000), it tackles low-light environments and action situations with ease. The fast AF 5X optical zoom lens (36-180 mm equivalent) combined with 10 automatic smart scene modes makes it easy to get stunning shots every time. Available in May, the KODAK EASYSHARE Z885 Zoom Digital Camera will retail for US $199.95 (MSRP). Two additional digital cameras are announced today, including the KODAK EASYSHARE C613 Zoom Digital Camera with 6.2 megapixel resolution and 3X optical zoom lens in a compact and stylish body; and the KODAK EASYSHARE C763 Zoom Digital Camera with 7 megapixel resolution and 3X optical zoom at a truly affordable price point. Available in April, the KODAK EASYSHARE C613 Zoom Digital Camera will retail for US $119.95 and the KODAK EASYSHARE C763 will retail for US $179.95 (MSRP). New Printer Dock Prints Lab-Quality Pictures in 60 Seconds In a recent J. D. Powers and Associates’ 2006 Photo Printer Customer Satisfaction Study, the KODAK Photo Printer performed particularly well among printer brands. The new KODAK EASYSHARE G610 Printer Dock is the latest addition to Kodak’s family of highly popular photo printers. Consumers simply dock their digital camera on the printer and high quality, real KODAK Pictures are printed in just 60 seconds. The prints are waterproof and stain-resistant; and with KODAK XTRALIFE™ Lamination, they will last a lifetime under typical home display conditions. Available in April, the KODAK EASYSHARE G610 Printer Dock will retail for US $129.95 (MSRP). New KODAK Pre-Charged Rechargeable Ni-MH Digital Camera Batteries Stay Charged up to 4X Longer than Ordinary Ni-MH Batteries Kodak announced today a new series of Ni-MH pre-charged batteries (2100mAh, 1.2Volts) in the popular AA format, supporting all AA format digital cameras on the market. The new KODAK Digital Camera Batteries (available in AA 4-pack and AAA 2-pack) are ready to use out of the package and will stay charged up to four times longer than ordinary Ni-MH batteries. The batteries can take up to 300 digital pictures per charge with the ability to recharge up to 1,000 times, which allows up to 300,000 digital pictures over the life of the batteries. The KODAK 1-Hour Battery Charger and Value Ni-MH Charger both include a set of four pre-charged batteries and is projected to retail for US $29.99 and $15.99 respectively. The KODAK AA Battery 4-Pack is projected to retail for $13.99 and the KODAK AAA Battery 2-Pack for US $8.99 (MSRP). The new batteries and chargers will be available in July. The KODAK EASYSHARE System Advantage Kodak continues to bring groundbreaking features to its award-winning KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Photography System, enhancing the digital photography experience for consumers worldwide. The system consists of cameras, wireless digital picture frames, all-in-one inkjet printers, snapshot printers, docks, software, inkjet and thermal photo papers and accessories—making taking, printing, sharing and archiving high quality digital pictures effortless. The cameras and printer introduced today come with the latest Version 6.2 of KODAK EASYSHARE Software to make it easier for consumers to find, organize and share their pictures. Version 6.2 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 $13.3 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; Creative Professionals rely on Kodak technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com. Kodak, EasyShare and Xtralife are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Schneider-Kreuznach and Variogon are trademarks of Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH used under license by Eastman Kodak Company. 2007 |
|