Kodak Unveils Several New Cameras and Accessories

Kodak has just announced three new digicams, a compact HD video camera, and several accessories, including three new digital photo frames.




ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 29 -- Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) today introduced an array of new products that deliver stunning results while also making it easy for consumers to capture and share their pictures and videos.

The new introductions include the KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera and additions to Kodak's popular digital still camera and digital frame portfolios.

"Consumers place high value on their images and video to strengthen and improve relationships, and have consistently relied on Kodak to help them make their personal content a part of their daily lives," says John Blake, General Manager Digital Capture and Devices, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. "These new KODAK Products deliver unsurpassed ease of use and quality, and also let consumers experience and share moments they love in fun and engaging ways."

KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera

An exciting new entry to its popular line of Digital Video Cameras, the KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera features a sleek design, high-quality full 1080p High Definition video capture, and built-in electronic image stabilization.

"More and more consumers are enjoying the ease of capturing fun and spontaneous video and sharing it with friends and family, on the family HDTV or via social networking websites," says Blake. "With the new KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera, consumers can capture life on the go in vivid HD, and then quickly and easily share it."

The slim and stylish KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera is designed to meet these needs with a range of advanced features that includes:

  • Take full HD 1080p video wherever you go;
  • Built-in electronic image stabilization that produces sharper videos and less blur;
  • Large 2.5" color LCD;
  • Swing-out USB arm for fast uploading, sharing, and charging;
  • 5 MP 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures;
  • Easy upload to Facebook and YouTube;
  • External microphone jack;
  • Available in aqua, raspberry and black from September, 2009 for US $179.95 MSRP.

KODAK EASYSHARE Z950 Digital Camera

The newest addition to Kodak's Z-Series digital camera line delivers outstanding control and Kodak's Smart Capture technology to consistently produce high quality images.

The KODAK EASYSHARE Z950 Digital Camera offers a 10X image stabilized SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON optical zoom lens, providing maximum versatility for avid photographers to easily handle both distant and close-up shots. It also incorporates Kodak's innovative Smart Capture feature, which automatically adjusts focus, flash, and exposure for great, no-hassle pictures in virtually any setting.

"The combination of these features plus a 12 MP sensor makes the Z950 a compact digital capture powerhouse, with outstanding image quality and ease of use at an affordable price," says Blake.

The full feature set of the new KODAK EASYSHARE Z950 Digital Camera includes:

  • 12 MP sensor (for prints up to 30"x40");
  • 10X image stabilized SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON optical zoom lens;
  • Kodak's innovative Smart Capture feature, which automatically identifies the scene and adjusts camera settings for beautiful pictures in virtually any environment;
  • Capture challenging action shots without delay with fast click-to-capture speed (0.3 seconds);
  • Available for US$279.99 MSRP from August, 2009.

KODAK EASYSHARE S730 Digital Frame

This exciting new digital frame features a built-in rechargeable battery that enables consumers to unplug and bring it from shelf or table into the hands of family and friends for more intimate sharing of moments and memories. The frame also boasts a new Picture Finder feature, allowing users to easily and quickly find images and videos from special moments in time.

"Picture Finder allows consumers to relive memories that in some cases may have been forgotten," Blake explains. "When users see a compelling picture in the collage mode, they can select that picture and the frame automatically retrieves and displays more pictures from or around that date."

The full complement of features on the KODAK EASYSHARE S730 Digital Picture Frame includes:

  • Rechargeable battery featuring a one-hour capacity;
  • Capacity to store up to 8000 pictures* with 1 GB internal memory;
  • Crisp and vivid picture quality featuring proprietary KODAK Color Science technology;
  • Environmentally responsible design including ENERGY STAR qualified power adapter, mercury free panel and programmable on-off settings to control power consumption;
  • Updated Quick Touch Border, with touch-sensitive controls that enable easy access to controls on the front of the frame, and featuring a motion sensor that illuminates controls as your hand approaches the frame;
  • Previously launched in Europe, and available for $139.00 US beginning September, 2009....

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