Twelve (!) new Polaroid digicams at CES
By
Mike Tomkins
(Friday, January 17, 2003 - 17:03 EST)
Spectra Merchandising International, the Chicago-based importer which has the rights to the Polaroid brandname for digital camera products, gets the record for most simultaneous digital camera announcements at CES with a whopping twelve new cameras.
The twelve cameras break down into three separate families - three are additions to the Cool-iCam series, four make up a new "iON" camera line, and the remainder fill out the existing lineup of PhotoMAX cameras. (Of these last, we are missing specifications for one camera that didn't make it into the press kit, but is on the price list). Specifications and pricing info for all of the new cameras, along with our exclusive photos for those models which were on display, follow. Note that most of these cameras were mockups - some being metal blocks, and others being actual camera cases with no internals (and in the case of one camera, with a dial missing from the top).: | Polaroid Cool-iCam microcam V | | | | Model Number | CIC-150V | | Features | - 8MB SDRAM
- Take up to approximately 104 pictures (320 x 240) or 26 images (640 x 480)
- Just click to download images when connected to PC
- Easy-to-use editing software
- Record up to 20 seconds of digital video
- 10 second self-portrait timer
- LCD screen to monitor and change settings
| | Kit Contents | - CIC-150V 3-in-1 VGA digital camera
- Full suite of image editing software
- Easy to install and use video conferencing software
- 2 "AAA" batteries
- USB cable
- Web cam stand
- Spring clip
| | Suggested Retail Price | $79.99 | | Availability | To be announced | | More Photos | | | | . | � | Polaroid Cool-iCam Aqua 1300 | | | | Model Number | CIC-221 | | Features | - Water proof to 30 feet for 30 minutes
- Built-in 8MB flash memory
- Take up to approximately 128 pictures
- Easy-to-use editing software
- USB connection
- Auto / On / Off flash
| | Kit Contents | - CIC-221 3-in-1 digital camera
- Water proof casing
- Full suite of image editing software
- Easy to install and use video conferencing software
- 2 "AA" batteries
- USB cable
- Water proof strap
| | Suggested Retail Price | $249.99 | | Availability | To be announced | | Specifications� | | Image Sensor | 1.3 megapixel CMOS | | LCD | Mono LCD | | Expandable Memory | SD / MMC Memory Card | | Still Image Resolution | Fine Resolution - 1280 x 960 pixel
Normal Resolution - 640 x 480 pixel | | Storable Images | Fine - Approximately 32
Normal - Approximately 128 | | Video Frame Rate | Up to 10 fps (frames per second) - 320 x 240 pixel | | Dimensions | 3-5/8" (H) x 5-7/8" (W) x 2-1/8" (D) | | . | � | Polaroid Cool-iCam emovie 2 | | | | Model Number | CIC-310 | | Kit Contents | - CIC-310 4-in-1 digital camera
- Full suite of image editing software
- Easy to install and use video conferencing software
- Batteries included
- USB cable
- Pouch
- Flash unit and batteries
| | Suggested Retail Price | $299.99 | | Availability | To be announced | | Specifications� | | Image Sensor | 1.3 megapixel CMOS | | LCD | 1.6" color TFT LCD | | Memory | 8MB flash memory | | External Memory | Support SD / MMC memory card (8 - 128MB) | | Still Image Resolution | High Resolution - 1280 x 1024 pixel
(low compression)
Normal Resolution - 1280 x 1024 pixel
(high compression)
Low Resolution - 640 x 480 pixel | | Storable Images | Fine - Approx. 14
Normal - Approx. 34
Economy - Approx. 72 | | Video Quality | Super Fine - 640 x 480 @ 6fps
Fine - 320 x 240 @ 15fps
Normal - 160 x 120 @ 15fps | | Audio Recordable | Approx. 11 minutes | | Video or Web Cam | 30fps @ QVGA | | Digital Zoom | 2X | | Flash | Flash strobe attachment included | | Dimensions | 3" (H) x 1-3/4" (W) x 4-1/8" (D) | | More Photos | | | | | | . | � | Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 1075 | | | | Model Number | PDC 1075 | | Kit Contents | - PDC 1075 digital camera
- Full suite of image editing software
- Easy to install and use video conferencing software
- 1 Li-Ion rechargeable battery
- USB cable
- Docking station
- Hand strap
- Pouch
| | Suggested Retail Price | $229.99 | | Availability | To be announced | | Specifications� | | Image Sensor | 1.3 megapixel CMOS | | LCD | 1.6" color D-TFT LCD preview / menu screen | | Memory | 16MB flash memory | | Still Image Resolution | High Resolution - 1280 x 1024 pixel
Low Resolution - 640 x 480 pixel | | Storable Images | Approximately 30 images (high resolution) & 140 images (low resolution) | | Electronic Self Timer | 10 seconds | | Digital Zoom | 2X | | Flash | Built-in | | Memory Card Slot | SD / MMC | | Exposure | Auto | | More Photos | | | | | | | | . | � | Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 2350 | | | | Model Number | PDC 2350 | | Kit Contents | - PDC 2350 digital camera
- Full suite of image editing software
- Easy to install and use video conferencing software
- 2 "AA" batteries
- USB cable
- Video cable
- Hand strap
- Pouch
| | Suggested Retail Price | $429.99 | | Availability | To be announced | | Specifications� | | Image Sensor | 2.1 megapixel CCD with 1600 x 1200 pixel | | LCD | 1.5" color TFT LCD preview / menu screen | | Memory | 16MB built-in flash memory | | Optical Zoom | 3X | | Digital Zoom | 2X | | Flash | Auto / On / Off | | Memory Card Slot | SD / MMC | | Still Image Resolution | High Resolution - 1600 x 1200 pixel
Low Resolution - 640 x 480 pixel | | Storable Images | Approximately 32 images (high resolution) & 92 images (low resolution) | | Exposure | Auto | | Still Image Format | JPEG compressed | | Video Clip Format | MJPEG, QVGA up to 15 - 20 fps | | Electronic Self Timer | 10 seconds | | Video Out | Yes | | . | � | Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 3150 | | | | Model Number | PDC 3150 | | Kit Contents | - PDC 3150 digital camera
- Full suite of image editing software
- Easy to install and use video conferencing software
- 2 "AA" batteries
- USB cable
- Pouch
| | Suggested Retail Price | $399.99 | | Availability | To be announced | | Specifications� | | Image Sensor | 3.3 megapixel CCD with 2048 x 1536 pixel | | LCD | 1.5" color TFT LCD preview / menu screen | | Memory | 16MB built-in flash memory | | Digital Zoom | 3X | | Flash | Auto / On / Off with red-eye reduction | | Memory Card Slot | SD / MMC | | Still Image Resolution | High Resolution - 2048 x 1536 pixel
Low Resolution - 640 x 480 pixel | | Storable Images | Approximately 10 images (high resolution) & 100 images (low resolution) | | Exposure | Auto / Manual | | Still Image Format | JPEG compressed | | Video Clip Format | AVI, 320 x 240 pixel up to 15 fps | | Electronic Self Timer | Select 2, 10 (default) or 15 seconds | | Multi-Language Display | Yes | | More Photos | | | | . | � | Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 3350 | | | | Model Number | PDC 3350 | | Kit Contents | - PDC 3350 digital camera
- Full suite of image editing software
- Easy to install and use video conferencing software
- 2 "AA" batteries
- USB cable
- Video cable
- Hand strap
- Pouch
| | Suggested Retail Price | $499.99 | | Availability | February 2003 | | Specifications� | | Image Sensor | 3.3 megapixel CCD with 2048 x 1536 pixel | | LCD | 1.5" color TFT LCD preview / menu screen | | Memory | 16MB built-in flash memory | | Optical Zoom | 3X | | Digital Zoom | 2X | | Flash | Auto / On / Off with red-eye reduction | | Memory Card Slot | SD / MMC | | Still Image Resolution | High Resolution - 2048 x 1536 pixel
Low Resolution - 640 x 480 pixel | | Storable Images | Approximately 42 images (high resolution) & 174 images (low resolution) | | Exposure | Auto / Manual | | Still Image Format | JPEG compressed, DCF compatible | | Video Clip Format | AVI, 320 x 240 pixel up to 15 fps | | DPOF Support | Yes | | Electronic Self Timer | Select 2 or 10 seconds with beep sound | | Video Out | Yes | | More Photos | | | | . | � | Polaroid iON 80 | | | | Model Number | iON 80 | | Kit Contents | - iON 80 digital camera
- Full suite of image editing software
- Easy to install and use video conferencing software
- Li Polymer rechargeable battery
- Neck strap
- Pouch
- Docking station with USB cable
| | Suggested Retail Price | $199.99 | | Availability | To be announced | | Specifications� | | Image Sensor | VGA CMOS | | Memory | 64MB built-in flash memory | | Exposure | Auto | | Web Cam mode | Yes | | More Photos | | | | | | . | � | Polaroid iON 130 | | | | Model Number | iON 130 | | Kit Contents | - iON 130 digital camera
- Full suite of image editing software
- Easy to install and use video conferencing software
- Li Polymer rechargeable battery
- USB cable
- Hand strap
- Pouch
- Docking station with dual battery charger and 3 bay USB hub
- AC adaptor
| | Suggested Retail Price | $279.99 | | Availability | To be announced | | Specifications� | | Image Sensor | 1.3 megapixel CMOS | | LCD | 1.6" DTFT LCD preview / menu screen | | Memory | 8MB built-in flash memory | | Digital Zoom | 2X | | Flash | Auto / On / Off | | Memory Card Slot | SD | | Exposure | Auto | | Web Cam mode | Yes | | More Photos | | | | . | � | Polaroid iON 230 | | | | Model Number | iON 230 | | Kit Contents | - iON 230 digital camera
- Full suite of image editing software
- Easy to install and use video conferencing software
- Li Polymer rechargeable battery
- USB cable
- Hand strap
- Pouch
- Docking station with dual battery charger and 3 bay USB hub
- AC adaptor
| | Suggested Retail Price | $329.99 | | Availability | To be announced | | Specifications� | | Image Sensor | 2.1 megapixel CMOS | | LCD | 1.6" DTFT LCD preview / menu screen | | Memory | 16MB built-in flash memory | | Digital Zoom | 2X | | Flash | Auto / On / Off | | Memory Card Slot | SD | | Exposure | Auto | | Web Cam mode | Yes | | More Photos | | | | . | � | Polaroid iON 330 | | | | Model Number | iON 330 | | Kit Contents | - iON 330 digital camera
- Full suite of image editing software
- Easy to install and use video conferencing software
- Li Polymer rechargeable battery
- USB cable
- Hand strap
- Pouch
- Docking station with dual battery charger and 3 bay USB hub
- AC adaptor
| | Suggested Retail Price | $429.99 | | Availability | To be announced | | Specifications� | | Image Sensor | 3.3 megapixel CMOS | | LCD | 1.6" color DTFT LCD preview / menu screen | | Memory | 16MB built-in flash memory | | Digital Zoom | 2X | | Flash | Auto / On / Off | | Memory Card Slot | SD | | Exposure | Auto | | Web Cam mode | Yes | | More Photos | | | | . | Finally, one last announcement which didn't seem to be on display or in the press kit, but which is mentioned in the price sheet is the Polaroid PDC 2050. This is apparently a 2.1 megapixel camera with LCD display, and will cost $219.99. Availability has not yet been disclosed.
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