Kodak

Kodak has a new waterproof video camera that's about the size of a credit card - the new PLAYFULL Waterproof Video Camera / Ze2. It records 720p HD video, is fully waterproof up to 10 feet, is dustproof, and can even withstand a fall from 5 ft.

The Kodak PLAYFULL Ze2 features a 2.0-inch LCD display, fits easily in a pocket or purse, and includes a Share button and pop-out USB arm so you can easily e-mail videos to your friends or upload to Facebook or YouTube. Not just limited to video, you can also take still pictures by using the convenient video/photo button.

The PLAYFULL Ze2 includes built-in digital image stabilization, smart face tracking technology, macro mode for close-up shots, an LCD Glare Shield feature for shooting in bright sunlight and an underwater white balance mode, providing true-to-life colors when recording video underwater. Read more

Kodak just released a new camera bundle in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The new EASYSHARE C1530 Camera Bundle, Susan G. Komen Edition comes with a slim camera case, 4GB memory card and wrist strap with pink ribbons. Kodak will donate $4 out of every purchase of the camera to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to help fight breast cancer.

The white camera with pink accents boasts a 14 megapixel, 3x optical zoom and features Kodak's Share Button in pink. Once connected to a PC, pre-tagged photos will automatically be uploaded to Facebook, KODAK Gallery or can be emailed to friends and family. The camera also includes the company's Smart Capture feature that adjusts settings automatically, along with Face Recognition technology.

"We are pleased to announce our first partnership with Kodak," said Margo K. Lucero, vice president, business development and partnerships at Komen. "This October, Komen is urging women and men everywhere to take action, get screened and encourage others to do the same. Early detection saves lives, meaning more time spent with friends and family creating incredible memories. The KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Bundle is a great way to record and share memories with loved ones while bringing us one step closer to the cures for breast cancer."Read more

Kodak has a new camcorder for snowboard enthusiasts – the PLAYSPORT Video Camera: BURTON Edition/Zx5. Waterproof and shockproof, this pocket-sized video camera is built to handle extreme weather conditions, so you can feel confident taking it out on the slopes this winter.

The PLAYSPORT Video Camera: BURTON Edition/Zx5 captures video in full 1080p HD video as well as 5-megapixel stills. Video can even be recorded at 60 frames per second - perfect for slow motion or stopping the action. The BURTON-branded PLAYSPORT Camera bundle comes with an HDMI cable, remote control, 4GB SDHC memory card, a gripping tripod and carry case.

"The BURTON Edition of the PLAYSPORT Camera goes where you want to go, even in the harshest winter conditions," said Phil Scott, Vice President of Marketing, Digital Capture and Accessories, Kodak. "This little pocket sized video camera is waterproof, and shockproof so no need to worry about carving through fresh powder or hitting a rail or hard pack in a terrain park. The easy to read interface and buttons are large enough to use even with gloves on. Plus, it’s small enough to fit in your jacket or fleece yet powerful enough to capture HD video and still photos."

The PLAYSPORT Video Camera: BURTON Edition/Zx5 will be available in Custom Blue for $199.95 this fall at major retailers and Kodak.com.

Kodak on Tuesday announced that Android device owners can now print photos directly to their wireless KODAK All-in-One Printer with the free KODAK Pic Flick App, available now in the Android Market.

To use, simply open the KODAK Pic Flick App from your Android device, select the images you want to print, then zoom, rotate and crop your photos to your liking. Select the print size (4 x 6 to 8.5 x 11 inches) and send to your KODAK wireless printer. That's it!

The KODAK Pic Flick App is compatible with most Android devices using Android 2.2 or later. Don't have an Android device? The mobile printing app is also available for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or BlackBerry devices. In addition, pictures can be sent to wireless KODAK Digital Picture Frames (KODAK PULSE or KODAK EASYSHARE W820 / W1020).

Current supported printers include KODAK ESP 9200, 7200, 5200, C300 Series and ESP Office 6100 and 2100 Series All-in-One Printers.

Kodak sold its 100 millionth (!!) digital camera in early 2011, so you would have thought they already had a waterproof digital camera in the marketplace before now. But no, the EasyShare Sport is the company's first-ever waterproof digital still camera.

The EasyShare Sport can go up to 10 feet underwater, and is also dustproof to withstand dirt, dust and sand. It features 12-megapixels, a 2.4-inch LCD display, Kodak's Smart Capture feature, as well as multiple scene and color modes, allowing you to get creative and have more fun with your pictures.

The Kodak EasyShare Sport will be available in white, grey, red, yellow and blue for $79.95. But you'll have to wait until Spring 2011 to pick it up at major retailers and www.Kodak.com.

Today, Kodak was named the official camera partner of Burton Snowboards - and with that announcement comes the special Kodak PlaySport Video Camera, Burton Edition featuring a bold, orange design resembling Burton's Custom 154 Snowboard.

The Kodak PlaySport is a rugged, pocket-size HD video camera that's waterproof up to 10 feet, offers full 1080p HD video, 5-megapixel still capture, and includes electronic image stabilization and an LCD Glare Shield feature. It also has built-in software and a USB cable output so you can easily edit and share your videos on social networking sites and via email.

This limited edition PLAYSPORT comes with a custom camera holster that fits around the arm or leg, a Kodak remote control, a Kodak lithium-ion rechargeable digital camera battery and a 4GB Kodak SDHC memory card which can capture up to 80 minutes of HD video. The product bundle will be available for $199.95 beginning in January 2011 at Burton.com and Kodak.com.Read more

Kodak has a new pocket video camera hitting stores shelves this fall, the Kodak Playtouch. The Playtouch records video in 1080p and features a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen as well as on-camera editing. It also has a Share Button which lets you tag videos directly on the camera for automatic uploading to social networking sites.

Additional features include built-in image stabilization, LCD glare shield, an external microphone jack, built-in USB arm, HDMI output (HDMI cable included), and it has an expandable SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32 GB). The Playtouch runs on a Li-Ion rechargeable battery and features in-camera charging.

The Playtouch also has 4 capture effects, including B&W, sepia, high saturation, and '70s film look. In addition to shooting HD video, the Playtouch takes 5 megapixel stills and is compatible with PC and Mac iLife. Read more

At the recent 2010 CES trade show, Kodak introduced several new cameras, but the one that has been generating a lot of buzz is the Kodak Slice, a touchscreen digital camera.

The 14-megapixel Kodak Slice features a 3.5-inch, 16:9 touchscreen display, 5X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH lens, 720p/30fps HD video capture, built-in optical image stabilization, a share button for uploading photos to Facebook, Kodak Gallery, YouTube, Flickr and email, and a Kodak Slice Search Feature that makes it easy to sort, locate and share pictures. It also has Face Recognition and Kodak's Smart Capture which analyzes scenes and automatically adjusts the camera settings for great pictures. And, up to 5,000 can be stored on the cameras' internal memory!

The Kodak Slice Touchscreen Camera will be available in April 2010 for $349.95. Best Buy will be the first retail store to carry the Slice.