New Kodak EasyShare DX7630 Zoom Digital
Camera
February 18, 2004
New KODAK EASYSHARE DX7630 Zoom
Digital Camera Delivers Unsurpassed Consumer Image Quality
6-Megapixel Model Features the KODAK Colour Science image processing
chip, SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON optics
TORONTO, ON, FEB. 12, 2004 � Eastman Kodak Company today unveiled the
KODAK EASYSHARE DX7630 zoom digital camera, which features 6-megapixel
resolution, a professional-quality SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON 3x
optical zoom lens, precision low-light autofocus system, and a host of
creative controls, the camera is well suited for the avid
photographer. It will be available in April 2004 for a suggested
retail price of $649.95 CDN.
Working with renowned German professional optics designer Schneider-Kreuznach,
Kodak equipped the camera with a f/2.8 � 8.0 aspheric lens to provide
striking edge-to-edge brightness and sharpness across the frame. Image
quality is heightened even further with the KODAK Colour Science image
processing chip. This high-performance digital signal processor with
professionally-derived image process engineering � including Kodak�s
legendary white balance algorithms � quickly and precisely analyzes
lighting conditions and colour balance to deliver exacting sharpness,
exceptional colour accuracy, and proper exposure.
The DX7630 camera�s precision low-light auto-focus system combines
rapid phase detection with highly accurate through the lens (TTL)
contrast detection to sharply define a subject, even in almost
complete darkness. Continuous auto-focus also delivers rapid
click-to-capture (0.3 seconds). Selectable focus zones and exposure
metering allow exacting control over each scene, while standard and
fine JPEG compression settings give users more power over their file
sizes and quality.
The DX7630 camera offers automatic as well as fully manual controls,
permitting independent aperture settings, shutter speed (1/1400 to 64
seconds), exposure compensation and automatic bracketing, and ISO
equivalents. The camera also features aperture priority, shutter
priority, program and custom modes, as well as 16 scene modes
including sport, portrait, night, landscape, macro and automatic. The
more demanding photographer will appreciate details such as first and
last burst modes, flash compensation, selectable sharpness, up to 8X
magnification in review mode, and highly responsive operation.
The latest EASYSHARE DX model includes Kodak�s new �camera favourites�
feature. With a touch of the red-jeweled Share button, people can
store multiple pictures in an on-camera digital album. These pictures
can then be shared anytime on the camera�s large, 2.2-inch,
high-resolution (153,000 pixels) indoor/outdoor LCD screen. The Share
button also allows someone to immediately select photos for printing
and even e-mailing, with up to 32 e-mail addresses stored in the
camera�s memory.
For settings requiring more than a still image, the DX7630 camera can
capture full-motion video (24 frames per second), with capacity only
limited by available memory (32MB internal memory; additional memory
can be added via the SD card/MultiMediaCard expansion slot). Automatic
picture rotation makes pictures taken vertically appear right side up
on the camera, computer screen or television. In addition, the camera
is always ready to snap a picture by simply depressing the shutter
button, regardless of which capture mode or menu is active � a feature
unique to EASYSHARE cameras.
KODAK EASYSHARE software and docks
Photographers can also quickly transfer their pictures to a connected
computer with just one touch using the optional KODAK EASYSHARE camera
dock 6000 ($109.95 CDN). The dock also provides a full lithium-ion
battery charge for the camera in less than three hours. DX7630 digital
camera owners can also receive the benefits of a dock, plus real,
waterproof KODAK 4 x 6-inch prints in as little as 90 seconds, by
using the KODAK EASYSHARE printer dock 6000 ($269.95 CDN). Both docks
are currently available worldwide.
Like all EASYSHARE cameras, the DX7630 includes KODAK EASYSHARE
software for WINDOWS and MACINTOSH systems, providing effortless
digital picture transfer, organization, basic editing, sharing and
printing. The software�s exclusive One Touch to Better Pictures
feature � which takes advantage of proprietary colour technologies
developed by Kodak � helps WINDOWS OS users get vibrant, true-to-life
prints from home inkjet printers, while reducing the trial, error and
waste usually associated with home photo printing.
The award-winning KODAK EASYSHARE consumer digital photography system
� consisting of cameras, software, printer and camera docks, inkjet
and thermal papers, and accessories � makes it simple for anyone to
take, organize, share, and print high quality digital pictures. More
information on KODAK EASYSHARE products is available at www.kodak.ca/go/EasyShare.
About Eastman Kodak Company and infoimaging
Kodak is the leader in helping people take, share, print and view
images � for memories, for information, for entertainment. The company
is a major participant in infoimaging, a $385 billion industry
composed of devices (digital cameras and flat-panel displays),
infrastructure (online networks and delivery systems for images) and
services & media (software, film and paper enabling people to access,
analyze and print images). With sales of $13.3 billion in 2003, the
company comprises several businesses: Health, supplying the healthcare
industry with traditional and digital image capture and output
products and services; Commercial Printing, offering on-demand colour
printing and networking publishing systems; Commercial Imaging,
offering image capture, output and storage products and services to
businesses and government; Display & Components, which designs and
manufactures state-of-the-art organic light-emitting diode displays as
well as other specialty materials, and delivers optics and imaging
sensors to original equipment manufacturers; and Digital & Film
Imaging Systems, providing consumers, professionals and
cinematographers with digital and traditional products and services.
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