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Kodak's EasyShare M753 digital camera. Courtesy of Kodak, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Kodak: Six new EasyShare digicams (UPDATED)
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(Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 03:23 EDT)

Eastman Kodak Co. has today announced six new models for its EasyShare digital camera lineup.

The Kodak EasyShare M753, M853, M873, M883, Z1275 and ZD710 are all slated to reach retail over the next three months. The Kodak M753 (priced at $149) will be first to arrive this month, and offers seven megapixel resolution coupled to a 3x optical zoom lens. The Kodak M853 (shipping from August for $179) boosts resolution to eight megapixels, but is otherwise similar to the M753. The Kodak M873 ($199, August availability) is also an eight megapixel digicam, and replaces the plastic body of the M853 with an all-metal body and three inch LCD display. Finally for the M-series, the Kodak M883 ($229, shipping from September) is similar to the M873 and includes face detection technology.

The Kodak EasyShare Z1275 and Z710 meanwhile are both priced at $249 and will be available from August. The Kodak Z1275 has 12 megapixel resolution coupled to a 5x optical zoom lens. The Kodak ZD710 offers seven megapixels of resolution with a useful 10x optical zoom lens.

Full specifications for the Kodak M753, M853, Z1275 and ZD710 follow below; we don't currently have detailed specs for the M873 and M773.

Kodak EasyShare ZD710
General
Camera TypeMid-Sized
ManufacturerKodak
Model NumberZD710
Dimensions3.9 x 3.1 x 2.9"
97.8 x 77.5 x 72.6mm
Weight280.0 g
9.8 oz
Warranty1 years
Image Capture
Sensor Type1/2.5" 7.1 CCD
Filter Type7.4
Aspect Ratio4:3, 16:9
Image Dimensions3072 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
ViewfinderYes, 201kpixel electronic viewfinder
LCD2.0", 150,000 pixels
Lens
Lens TypeSchneider-Kreuznach Variogon
10x optical zoom
Image StabilizationNo
Focal Length38 - 380mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Rangef/2.8 (wide) / f/3.7 (tele) - ???
Focusing SystemTTL imager AF with AF assist lamp
Focusing RangeNormal: 5" - infinity (12 cm - infinity)
Exposure
ISO SensitivityAuto, 80, 100, 20, 400, 800, 1600
Shutter Speed8 - 1/2000 second
Exposure ModesAperture, Shutter, Manual
Metering ModesMulti-pattern, center weighted, spot
Exposure Compensation+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White BalanceImage Sensor - Auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade
Internal FlashModes: Auto, red-eye reduction, fill, off
Creative
Scene ModesPortrait, sports, landscape, candlelight, night portrait, night landscape, snow, beach, text, fireworks, flower, manner/museum, self-portrait, children, backlight, sunset
Digital Zoom5x
Self TimerYes, 10, 10+18 seconds
Time LapseNo
Movie FormatQuickTime MotionJPEG with audio
Storage
Recording MediumSD/MMC, Built-in
File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.21)
Connectivity
VideoYes
ComputerUSB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Power
Battery TypeNiMH, Li or Oxy-Alk disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Battery Form Factor2 x AA or 1 x CR-V3 or 1 x KAA2HR
Product Bundle
SoftwareKodak EasyShare
Battery / Charger1 x CR-V3 Lithium disposable battery
Flash Memory32.0MB built-in memory
Other
PictBridge CompliantYes
Internal MicrophoneYes
Internal SpeakerYes
Tripod MountYes
Remote ControlNo
 

Kodak EasyShare Z1275
Kodak's EasyShare Z1275 digital camera. Courtesy of Kodak, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
General
Camera TypeCompact
ManufacturerKodak
Model NumberZ1275
Dimensions3.5 x 2.5 x 1.2"
89.5 x 64.5 x 31.6mm
Weight161.0 g
5.6 oz
Planned Price$249.00
Planned Availability 2007
Warranty1 years
Image Capture
Sensor Type1/1.72" CCD
12.40 megapixels (total)
12.10 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio4:3, 16:9
Image Dimensions4000 x 3000 (12.0 megapixels)
4000 x 2664 (10.7 megapixels)
4000 x 2256 (9.0 megapixels)
2832 x 2128 (6.0 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
ViewfinderNo
LCD2.5", 115,000 pixels
Playback Zoom8.0x max
Lens
Lens TypeSchneider-Kreuznach Variogon
5x optical zoom
Image StabilizationNo
Focal Length35 - 175mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Rangef/2.8 (wide) / f/5.1 (tele) - ???
Focusing SystemTTL imager AF
Manual Focus possible (0) steps
Focusing RangeNormal: 24" - infinity (60 cm - infinity)
Macro: 8.2" - 41" (20 cm - 100 cm)
Exposure
ISO SensitivityAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (3.2 megapixel only, in P/M modes)
Shutter Speed8 - 1/2000 second
Exposure ModesProgram
Metering ModesMulti-pattern, center weighted, spot
Exposure Compensation+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White BalanceImage Sensor - Auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade
Internal FlashModes: Auto, red-eye reduction, fill, off
Range: Wide: 0.6m - 5.9m / 2ft - 19.4ft; Tele: 0.6m - 3.2m / 2ft - 10.5ft (ISO 400)
Creative
Scene ModesPortrait, sports, landscape, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, snow, beach, text/document, fireworks, flower, manner/museum, self-portrait, children, backlight, panning, candlelight, sunset, panorama stitch
Digital Zoom5x
Self TimerYes, 10 seconds
Time LapseNo
Movie FormatQuickTime MPEG4 with audio
Storage
Recording MediumSD/MMC, Built-In
File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.21)
Connectivity
VideoYes
ComputerUSB 2.0 High Speed
Power
Battery TypeLi, Oxy-Alk, NiMn or NiMH
Battery Form Factor2 x AA
Product Bundle
SoftwareKodak EasyShare
Battery / Charger2 x AA alkaline disposable battery
Flash Memory64.0MB built-in memory
Other
PictBridge CompliantYes
Internal MicrophoneYes
Internal SpeakerYes
Tripod MountYes
Remote ControlNo
More Photos
Kodak's EasyShare Z1275 digital camera. Courtesy of Kodak, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
 

Kodak EasyShare M853
Kodak's EasyShare M853 digital camera. Courtesy of Kodak, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
General
Camera TypeCompact
ManufacturerKodak
Model NumberM853
Dimensions3.7 x 2.3 x 0.9"
93.0 x 58.0 x 23.0mm
Weight115.0 g
4.0 oz
Planned Price$179.00
Planned Availability 2007
Warranty1 years
Image Capture
Sensor Type1/2.5" CCD
8.30 megapixels (total)
8.20 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio4:3, 16:9
Image Dimensions3296 x 2472 (8.1 megapixels)
3296 x 2196 (7.2 megapixels)
3296 x 1854 (6.1 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
ViewfinderNo
LCD2.5", 154,000 pixels
Lens
Lens TypeKodak lens
3x optical zoom
Image StabilizationNo
Focal Length37 - 111mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Rangef/2.8 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - ???
Focusing System5-zone TTL AF
Focusing RangeNormal: 16" - infinity (40 cm - infinity)
Macro: 6.1" - 29" (15 cm - 70 cm)
Exposure
Shutter Speed4 - 1/1400 second
Metering ModesTTL-AE, Center-weighted AE
Exposure Compensation+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White BalanceImage Sensor - Auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade
Internal FlashModes: Auto, red-eye, fill, off
Range: Wide: 0.6 - 3.5 m (2.0 - 11.5 ft) / Tele: 0.6 - 2.1 m (2.0 - 6.9 ft) @ ISO 200
Creative
Scene ModesPortrait, sports, landscape, children, night portrait, beach, snow, fireworks, self portrait, backlight, night landscape, text/document, manner/museum, flower, sunset, panorama, candlelight
Digital Zoom5x in 0.2x steps
Self TimerYes, 2 or 10 seconds
Time LapseNo
Movie FormatQuickTime MOV (MPEG-4) with audio
Storage
Recording MediumSD/MMC, Built-in
File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.21)
Connectivity
VideoYes, NTSC / PAL switchable
ComputerUSB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Power
Battery TypeLithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Form FactorProprietary KLIC-7001
Product Bundle
SoftwareKodak EasyShare
Battery / ChargerProprietary KLIC-7001 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and charger
Flash Memory16.0MB built-in memory
Other
Internal MicrophoneYes
Internal SpeakerYes
Tripod MountYes
Remote ControlNo
 

Kodak EasyShare M753
Kodak's EasyShare M753 digital camera. Courtesy of Kodak, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
General
Camera TypeCompact
ManufacturerKodak
Model NumberM753
Dimensions3.7 x 2.3 x 0.9"
93.0 x 58.0 x 23.0mm
Weight115.0 g
4.0 oz
Planned Price$149.00
Planned Availability 2007
Warranty1 years
Image Capture
Sensor Type1/2.5" CCD
7.40 megapixels (total)
7.00 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio4:3, 16:9
Image Dimensions3056 x 2292 (7.0 megapixels)
3056 x 2038 (6.2 megapixels)
3056 x 1720 (5.3 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
LCD2.5", 154,000 pixels
Lens
Lens TypeKodak lens
3x optical zoom
Image StabilizationNo
Focal Length37 - 111mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Rangef/2.8 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - ???
Focusing System5-zone TTL AF
Focusing RangeNormal: 16" - infinity (40 cm - infinity)
Macro: 6.1" - 29" (15 cm - 70 cm)
Exposure
Shutter Speed4 - 1/1400 second
Metering ModesTTL-AE, Center-weighted AE
Exposure Compensation+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White BalanceImage Sensor - Auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, open shade
Internal FlashModes: Auto, red-eye, fill, off
Range : Wide: 0.6 - 3.5 m (2.0 - 11.5 ft) / Tele: 0.6 - 2.1 m (2.0 - 6.9 ft) @ ISO 200
Creative
Scene ModesPortrait, sports, landscape, children, night portrait, beach, snow, fireworks, self portrait, backlight, night landscape, text/document, manner/museum, flower, sunset, panorama, candlelight
Digital Zoom5x in 0.2x steps
Self TimerYes, 2 or 10 seconds
Movie FormatQuickTime MOV (MPEG-4) with audio
Storage
Recording MediumSD/MMC, Built-in
File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.21)
Connectivity
VideoYes, NTSC / PAL switchable
ComputerUSB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Power
Battery TypeLithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Form FactorProprietary KLIC-7001
Product Bundle
SoftwareKodak EasyShare
Flash Memory16.0MB built-in memory
Other
Internal MicrophoneYes
Internal SpeakerYes
Tripod MountYes
Remote ControlNo
 

UPDATED 2007-06-12 14:15ET: A typo that slipped into the Z1275's specifications has been corrected. (That camera does not support Memory Stick cards of any type, Duo or otherwise - the news droid just clicked on the wrong button when entering the camera into our database, sorry!)

Original Source Press Release:

Kodak Brings Style within Reach with New M-Series Zoom Digital Cameras

Introducing Four Thin, Stylish, Affordable and Feature-Packed Cameras and Two High Zoom Z-Series Cameras

NEW YORK, June 12 — Eastman Kodak Company today announced the global launch of a new sleek line of zoom digital cameras for the style-savvy consumer. The KODAK EASYSHARE M-Series consists of four fashionable cameras, the M753, M853, M873 and M883, all of which are capable of capturing exceptional pictures at an attractive price.

“The style/value segment has become an increasingly important category in the digital imaging market,” said Phil Scott, Director of Marketing, KODAK Digital Capture and Devices. “Our M-Series line brings consumers the opportunity to expand their picture-taking experience by converging stylish, compact designs and quality digital imaging technology, with affordable pricing.”

M753 and M853
The KODAK EASYSHARE M753 and M853 Zoom Digital Cameras are equipped with 3x optical zoom lenses and 7- and 8-megapixel resolution respectively, which allows consumers to print clear, crisp images up to 30” x 40” in size. Memories captured with the KODAK EASYSHARE M-Series Cameras are displayed on a vibrant 2.5-inch LCD screen, perfect for instantly sharing clear, bright pictures and videos whether inside or outdoors.

The pocketable design of the KODAK EASYSHARE M753 and M853 is further enhanced through a variety of colors. The M753 is available in black, silver, purple, copper, pink and blue, while the M853 is produced in white, red, graphite, silver and espresso. The brilliant colored cameras are complemented by a full range of fun camera accessories designed for the fashion-conscious person.

M873 and M883
Two additional zoom digital cameras in the KODAK EasyShare M-Series line are the M873 and M883, both offering 8-megapixel resolution and high ISO settings. While maintaining its sleek design, the M883, with built-in face detection technology, allows consumers to view their pictures and videos on a huge 3-inch LCD screen. The all-metal bodies of the M873 and M883 come in silver and black with the M883 also produced in red.

M-Series Features
The KODAK EASYSHARE M-Series Cameras are loaded with a vast array of features that make great picture-taking incredibly simple. From high ISO settings that produce clearer pictures in low-light situations, to Digital Image Stabilization and KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, the features onboard the KODAK EASYSHARE M-Series Cameras help consumers take consistently better shots.

M-Series Pricing
The KODAK EASYSHARE M753 Camera will retail for US $149 (MSRP) beginning in June 2007, the M853 and M873 will follow in August, retailing for US $179 (MSRP) and US $199 (MSRP) respectively. The M883 will be available in September and will retail for US $229 (MSRP). The fashionable camera accessories range from US $9.99 to $49.99 (MSRP) and can be found on www.kodak.com.

Additional Cameras Introduced - Z1275 and ZD710
Also announced today, are the new KODAK EASYSHARE Z1275 and ZD710 Zoom Digital Cameras. The Z1275 is a small sized high-zoom digital camera, offering 12-megapixel imaging and 5x optical zoom with photographically-advanced features. The 7-megapixel ZD710 is a versatile, fully-automatic zoom digital camera with 10x optical zoom and high ISO. And like the M series cameras, both the Z1275 and ZD710 are equipped with features that help consumers take consistently better shots, like Digital Image Stabilization and KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology. The Z1275 and ZD710 are both available from August 2007 and will retail for US $249 (MSRP).

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, snapshot printers, online services, software, inkjet and thermal photo papers, and accessories—making picture-taking, sharing and archiving effortless. All KODAK EASYSHARE Products being introduced today include the latest Version 6.2 of KODAK EASYSHARE Software featuring an array of enhancements to help consumers find, create and share pictures like never before. Version 6.2 Software now 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 $10.7 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; and Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images.

More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.

Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch - are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

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