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.
KODAK Theatre HD Player
Kodak also unveiled next-generation functionality for the KODAK Theatre HD
Player, further enhancing the device as a hub for wirelessly delivering
personal content, online entertainment, and much more to HDTVs.
Revolutionizing the way images and videos can be enjoyed in HD via a set-top
box, the KODAK Theatre HD Player is an interactive device utilizing a
groundbreaking “Point and Play” motion-sensing remote control to display
personal content – pictures, video, podcasts, music – and Web-based content on
a HDTV, while wirelessly connecting to a household’s private Wi-Fi network.
New features delivered by the KODAK Theatre HD Player include:
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YouTube designed specifically for viewing on an HDTV. Consumers with
YouTube access can search for videos by keyword, author, featured, top-rated
and more; flag, rate and save videos; and maximize them to full screen.
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Net Video access to online entertainment. View hundreds of the
latest free on-demand video feeds on the web—categories include news, sports,
entertainment, lifestyle, comedy, family, and nature; add videos to your queue
and mark favorites; browse feeds by newest, latest by category, most popular,
or the entire selection.
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Discovery collage views, a unique new way to rediscover the photos
collected on your PC. Select “Today’s Collage” and the KODAK Theatre HD Player
locates and displays pictures relevant to today’s date and two weeks forward,
such as holidays, birthdays, and special family events; “Random Collage”
searches for pictures on your PC and rotates randomly through your entire
collection. Pictures you may have forgotten are found and displayed in full HD,
and whenever one catches your interest, simply select it to see more from that
date or event.
The KODAK Theatre HD Player retails for US $199.99 (MSRP) at Kodak.com and
Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, Buy.com, Frontgate.com and Sears.com.
KODAK EASYSHARE M381 Digital Camera
New to Kodak’s popular M Series camera line, the KODAK EASYSHARE M381
Digital Camera boasts sleek style, a 5X optical zoom lens, and an advanced
feature set that includes:
- 12 MP sensor for prints up to 30" x 40";
- Bright and vivid 3.0" LCD;
- Stunning HD still picture capture;
- Easy upload to Facebook, YouTube or Kodak Gallery;
- Face detection that recognizes up to five faces and automatically adjusts
settings;
- Blur reduction technology that reduces blur caused by camera shake or
moving subjects;
- Available in Black Olive, Light Steel Blue, and Wine Red for US$179.99 MSRP
from September, 2009.
KODAK EASYSHARE D830 Digital Frame
The new Décor Series of KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Frames enables consumers to
enjoy and share vivid displays of their digital images within hundreds of
traditional picture frames.
“For every type of home décor and style, there are picture frames that
enhance and express it,” Blake says. “Our new Décor Series frames are
customizable with scores of traditional frames, allowing people to share their
pictures and memories in ways that match their décor and style preferences –
even if those preferences change.”
The new series is available in two sizes:
- Model D830, featuring an 8” digital display, which can be paired with
8”x10” traditional frames;
- Model D1030, available in European markets initially, and featuring a 10”
digital display, which fits 10”x13” traditional frames.
Features of the KODAK EASYSHARE Décor Series
Digital Frames include:
- Interchangeable frame faceplate design;
- Stunning picture quality in a digital display that applies proprietary
KODAK Color Science technology for crisper detail and more vibrant colors;
- Environmentally responsible design including ENERGY STAR qualified power
adapter, mercury free panel and programmable on-off settings to control power
consumption;
- Room to store up to 4000 pictures* in 512 MB internal memory;
- A unique Quick Touch Border that enables easy scrolling through photos,
picture editing, and more – right on the frame;
- Plug-and-play operation—simply insert a memory card or USB flash drive
containing digital pictures and a slideshow automatically begins;
- Dynamic collage mode that displays several pictures at the same
time.
The new KODAK EASYSHARE D830 Décor Series Digital Frames will be available
from September, 2009, retailing from US$139 MSRP.
Model KODAK EASYSHARE D1030 Digital Frame, debuting initially in European
markets, will be available from September, 2009, retailing for €169 MSRP.
Kodak also introduced a family of new portable power-charging
solutions that enable fast and convenient charging of multiple devices,
including the solar-powered KODAK Solar Charger KS100-C+2, which
produces enough power to deliver 1.5 charges to a cell phone, or run a music
player for an additional 33 hours, or capture up to 200 digital camera pictures
(actual results will vary by device).
The KODAK Solar Charger KS100-C+2 will retail for US $39.95 MSRP beginning
in September, 2009.
About Kodak
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businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and
printing to enrich their lives.
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* Actual storage capacity will vary based on image content size.
© Kodak, 2009. Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Kodak. Schneider-Kreuznach and Variogon are trademarks of Jos. Schnieder Optische Werke GmbH used under license by Eastman Kodak Company.
