Eastman Kodak Company today introduced the Kodak EasyShare V610 dual-lens
digital camera, the world's smallest 10x (38-380 35mm equivalent) optical zoom
camera at less than an inch thick. Using innovative Kodak Retina dual-lens
technology, the sleek, pocket-size V610 camera precisely combines two Schneider-Kreuznach
C-Variogon all-glass, non-protruding prism lenses to deliver such a long zoom
range--a first for a camera so small (just 4.4 x 2.2 x 0.9 inches).
The innovative 6-megapixel EasyShare V610 camera, with anti-blur technology,
can be carried where bigger, bulkier high-zoom digital cameras cannot--in a
pocket while skiing, in a small purse during a day on the town, or on a wrist
while hiking. The result is the ability to get extremely close, high-quality
pictures of distant subjects without the obtrusiveness of a larger camera.
In addition, the EasyShare V610 model is one of the first digital cameras to
incorporate Bluetooth wireless technology, making it easier to instantly share
pictures with people nearby. EasyShare V610 camera owners can effortlessly send
their pictures to other Bluetooth-technology-enabled devices up to 30 feet
away--e.g., mobile phones, PDAs, computers, Kodak Picture Kiosks, and even other
V610 cameras--as well as receive and view pictures on the huge 2.8-inch,
high-resolution (230,000 pixels) LCD screen.
Better, Brighter Pictures and TV-Quality Video
In addition to its dual lens design and wireless capabilities, the camera
includes multiple advanced features to enhance the photography experience,
including Kodak Perfect Touch Technology. At the touch of a button, this
innovative feature--previously available on Kodak printers and kiosks, or via
lab processing--creates better, brighter pictures by bringing out detail in
shadows without affecting lighter areas. It's ideal for underexposed pictures
caused by shooting beyond the flash range or in adverse lighting conditions.
Packing advanced video performance, the EasyShare V610 camera records
TV-quality (VGA) video with 10x optical video zoom at 30 frames per second
(fps), using advanced MPEG-4 compression for optimal quality and storage size.
Built-in, video-specific image stabilization technology reduces on-screen
shaking from unintentional hand and camera movement. Videos can be made into a
4-, 9-, or 16-up video action print--a "storyboard" compiled from individual
video frames--as well as single frame VGA stills.
Other notable features of the V610 camera include:
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Favorites mode, which places approximately 100 favorite pictures into an
on-camera album for instant retrieval and sharing anytime, anywhere. These
pictures are also automatically synchronized with favorites albums on a
computer and online at the Kodak EasyShare Gallery;
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In-camera panorama stitching, which automatically combines three pictures into
a panorama photograph without the need for a computer;
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The exclusive Kodak Color Science image-processing chip for phenomenal image
quality with rich color, accurate skin tones, and precise exposure;
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On-camera cropping, picture blur alert, auto picture rotation, and red-eye
reduction;
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Twenty-two scene modes, three color modes, and a custom mode to help capture
the best possible shot with the least possible effort;
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Selectable exposure metering, exposure compensation, focus zones, ISO, and
single/continuous autofocus for precise control;
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And 28 megabytes (MB) of internal memory available for storage, plus a SD card
slot for additional storage capacity.
