ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 10 --
Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) today revealed an array of innovative and
interactive products that give consumers exciting new ways to experience their
photos and videos – from capture to viewing to sharing. The suite of High
Definition (HD)-enabled products includes two new category introductions for
the brand: the KODAK Theatre HD Player and KODAK Zi6 Pocket Video Camera.
Additions to Kodak’s award-winning digital camera and digital frame portfolios
include the KODAK EASYSHARE Z1015 IS Digital Camera and KODAK EASYSHARE
W-Series Digital Frames.
“Kodak brought consumers the first digital camera, and ever since we have
been committed to providing people with choices that bring their memories and
passions to life,” said John Blake, General Manager, Digital Capture and
Devices, and Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. “Consumers are asking for
solutions that free their trapped images from PCs, memory cards and digital
cameras. They are asking for sleek and innovative, yet intuitive devices. They
want an abundance of resources for capturing and displaying content in HD. The
innovative portfolio introduced today addresses those needs and will inspire
consumers to experience and explore moments they love in exciting new
ways.”
KODAK Theatre HD Player
Revolutionizing the way images and video can be enjoyed in HD, the KODAK
Theatre HD Player is an interactive device that displays personal and web-based
content on an HDTV, while wirelessly connecting to a household’s private Wi-Fi
Network. Able to display HD still images (16:9 Aspect Ratio) and video (1080p)
on a HDTV, the remote operated KODAK Theatre HD Player lets consumers relive
their favorite, and even forgotten, memories through a HD slideshow, as well as
edit and upload images and videos to popular online content sharing
sites.
Through unique partnerships with pioneers in photo sharing, such as KODAK
Gallery and Flickr™ the KODAK Theatre HD Player provides consumers with easy
and compelling ways to share pictures with friends and families. Additional
partnerships with FrameChannel, a service of Frame Media, Inc., YouTube™ and
RadioTime provide access to more than imaging content, offering an interactive
and engaging multimedia experience. The KODAK Theatre HD Player is also
compatible with USB drives and SD memory cards.
KODAK EASYSHARE W1020 / W820 Wireless Digital Frames
The latest in Kodak’s highly-successful line of digital frames, the W1020
and W820 models, offer 800 x 480 high-resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio digital
display sized 10-inch and 8-inch (diagonal) respectively. Perfect for any room
in the home, the KODAK Wireless Digital Frames display images in HD format
(16:9 aspect ratio).
With the recent introduction of the Quick Touch Border, control of the frame
has never been easier, allowing for simple operation with a touch or slide of
your finger, while leaving the screen fingerprint and smudge-free.
Boasting 512MB of internal memory, the frames can store up to 4000
pictures*, and even more pictures when using the two convenient memory card
slots or by copying digital filesfrom a digital still camera, home PC, or USB
Jump Drive.
Enhancing the Wi-Fi connectivity of the W1020 and W820 Digital Frames,
consumers are now able to access more than just their memories via the frame.
Kodak has exclusively collaborated with premier photo-sharing sites, KODAK
Gallery and Flickr, to enable additional photo-sharing options, while an
agreement with FrameChannel offers consumers access to online news and
information.
*Actual storage capacity will vary based on image content.
KODAK Zi6 Pocket Video Camera
The KODAK Zi6 Pocket Video Camera is the first dedicated pocket digital
video camera from Kodak. This fun and simple-to-use video camera offers
uncomplicated HD video capture (720p at 60fps with 16:9 aspect ratio), viewed
via a vibrant 2.4-inch TFT LCD screen. The Zi6 Pocket Video Camera is ideal for
easily and instantly sharing personal video content. The dedicated ARCSOFT
video software, included with the camera, allows consumers to quickly edit,
personalize and share videos, and instantly upload them to video-sharing sites
such as YouTube, from any computer.
KODAK EASYSHARE Z1015 IS Digital Camera
The high-zoom KODAK EASYSHARE Z1015 IS Digital Camera is equipped with
intuitive functionality, perfect for the aspiring photographer who enjoys both
automatic and manual control over their picture-taking experience. Boasting
10MP resolution and an impressive SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH 15x optical zoom and 28mm
wide-angle lens, this versatile camera allows consumers to capture both long
distances and wide-angle shots. The image quality of the Z1015 IS is further
enhanced with its ability to take HD still images (16:9 aspect ratio) and video
(720p at 30fps), which can be viewed on the camera’s large 3-inch LCD
screen.
The Z1015 IS also features smart capture technology, which intuitively
detects the particular scene being shot and automatically adjusts the camera’s
settings to capture the best still images possible. For greater detail in both
highlight and shadow areas, the camera, while set in smart capture mode, will
automatically and intelligently expose the image using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH
processing. With best-in-class picture capture speed (<0.2 sec.), optical
image stabilization, face detection and high ISO settings (up to 6400), the
Z1015 IS allows consumers to capture brighter, clearer shots in low-light or
fast-action situations, whether in auto-mode or manually altering the camera’s
settings.
About the KODAK EASYSHARE System
Kodak continues to bring groundbreaking features to its award-winning KODAK
EASYSHARE Digital Photography System, enhancing the digital photography
experience for consumers worldwide. The EASYSHARE System consists of digital
cameras, picture frames, online services, software, inkjet printers, and
accessories—making picture taking, sharing and archiving effortless. All
KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Frames announced today include the latest version of
KODAK EASYSHARE Software Digital Frames Edition, with Digital Display Software,
featuring an array of enhancements to help consumers find, create and share
pictures like never before. The video editing software, ARCSOFT
MEDIAIMPRESSIONS for Kodak, available with the KODAK Zi6 Pocket Video Camera,
enables consumers to quickly and easily upload videos taken with the Zi6, to
YouTube. KODAK EASYSHARE Software Version 7.0 Software now includes direct
access to KODAK Gallery, making it simple to find albums stored online. The new
KODAK EASYSHARE Software Version 7.0 can be downloaded for free. Further
information on all KODAK EASYSHARE Products can be found at www.kodak.com.
About Kodak
As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers,
businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and
printing to enrich their lives.
To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com, and our blogs: 1000words.kodak.com, PluggedIn.kodak.com, and GrowYourBiz.kodak.com.
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