Kodak has announced four new EasyShare M series digital compact cameras and two new chargers. The new Kodak EasyShare M580 (pictured) is the flagship of the range, featuring 14 megapixels of resolution and an 8x optical zoom that spans a focal range of 28-224mm in 35mm terms. Next up is the Kodak M575, another 14-megapixel model with a 5x zoom lens. Both of these cameras have 3” LCD screens and both can capture HD video. The M580 even has an HDMI connector. There are two 12-megapixel models in the M range too, the M550 and the M530. These come with 2.7” LCDs. The M550 features a 5x zoom lens, while the M530 makes do with 3x optical zoom. The M580 and the M575 are expected to hit the shelves in April, priced at £179.99/$199.95 and £169.99/$179.95 respectively. The M550 should be available by March, at an MSRP of £139.99/$149.95, while the M530 will reatil for £119.99/$129.95 beginning in February 2010. Kodak has also announced two new battery chargers, including the K7700 which features fast one-hour charging for many Kodak digital cameras, and the K450 which is a C-Series AA battery charger that comes bundled with two high performance AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

Kodak UK Press Release

Kodak Makes Sharing Pictures and Videos One-Button Simple

Four New EASYSHARE Digital Cameras introduced at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show

London, UK, January 6, 2010 — Eastman Kodak Company today unveiled the newest additions to its EASYSHARE Digital Camera portfolio. The new cameras are designed to make sharing pictures and videos to sites like Facebook, KODAK Gallery, Flickr and YouTube – or to an e-mail address – as simple as pressing one button on the camera. Equipped with a range of impressive features from Smart Capture and Face Recognition, to HD photo and video capture, the latest EASYSHARE Digital Cameras transform the “KODAK Moment” from a picture taking experience to a picture and video sharing experience thanks to the Kodak Share Button.

Kodak has improved its innovative on-camera tagging capability to make sharing as simple and personal as possible. The Share Button now allows consumers to tag pictures directly on the camera for effortless uploading to popular sharing sites including Facebook, KODAK Gallery, Flickr, and YouTube. Pictures can also be tagged to email or to send directly to the new KODAK PULSE Digital Frame.

“In a world where people are sharing online more than ever before, Kodak wants to make it as simple as possible. You simply press the Kodak Share Button to tag the pictures on the camera and they automatically email or upload to your favorite sharing sites when you connect to a computer,” said Phil Scott, Vice President of Marketing, Digital Capture and Devices, Kodak. “We designed our new digital cameras to give consumers an easier and more intuitive way to share and relive their moments when they want, where they want and how they want.”

Just Press Share with KODAK EASYSHARE M Digital Cameras

The KODAK EASYSHARE M Digital Camera line makes it simpler for consumers to share their pictures with one touch of the Share Button. The cameras include Kodak’s new Face Recognition feature so consumers can find the pictures they want, and Smart Capture feature so they can take the perfect shot in a variety of lighting conditions without worrying about camera settings. KODAK EASYSHARE M Digital Cameras come in a sleek and compact design, and are available in a variety of stylish colours.

KODAK EASYSHARE M580 Digital Camera features 14MP, 8X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Wide Angle Lens, 3-inch Bright LCD with KODAK Colour Science technology, HD video capture, built-in HDMI connector, and more. The M580 will be available in silver, brown and purple £179.99 RRP beginning in April 2010.

KODAK EASYSHARE M575 Digital Camera features 14MP, 5X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Wide Angle Lens, 3-inch bright LCD with KODAK Colour Science technology, HD video capture, and more. The M575 will be available in red, green and black £169.99 RRP beginning in April 2010.

KODAK EASYSHARE M550 Digital Camera features 12MP, 5X Optical Zoom Wide Angle Lens, 2.7-inch Bright LCD with KODAK Colour Science technology, and more. The M550 will be available in dark grey, blue and green for £139.99 RRP beginning in March 2010.

KODAK EASYSHARE M530 Digital Camera features 12MP, 3X Optical Zoom Lens, 2.7-inch bright LCD with KODAK Colour Science technology, and more. The M530 will be available in red, green, blue, orange and carbon for £119.99 RRP beginning in February 2010.

* Colours and availability may vary by region

New KODAK Digital Camera Accessories
New accessories for KODAK Digital Cameras make it easy for consumers to be ready to capture life’s moments. They include:

KODAK Camera Battery Charger K7700 in a slim, sleek design is small enough to take anywhere, features fast one-hour charging for many KODAK Digital Cameras, and is ENERGY STAR® qualified.

KODAK C-Series Camera Battery Charger K450 includes two high performance AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, which enable consumers to take approximately 300 pictures on a single charge, and is ENERGY STAR® qualified.

Kodak USA Press Release

Kodak Makes Sharing Pictures and Videos One-Button Simple

Four New EASYSHARE Digital Cameras introduced at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan 06, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/—Eastman Kodak Company today unveiled the newest additions to its EASYSHARE Digital Camera portfolio. The new cameras are designed to make sharing pictures and videos to sites like Facebook, KODAK Gallery, Flickr and YouTube - or to an e-mail address - as simple as pressing one button on the camera. Equipped with a range of impressive features from Smart Capture and Face Recognition, to HD photo and video capture, the latest EASYSHARE Digital Cameras transform the “KODAK Moment” from a picture taking experience to a picture and video sharing experience thanks to the Kodak Share Button.

Kodak has improved its innovative on-camera tagging capability to make sharing as simple and personal as possible. The Share Button now allows consumers to tag pictures directly on the camera for effortless uploading to popular sharing sites including Facebook, KODAK Gallery, Flickr, and YouTube. Pictures can also be tagged to email or to send directly to the new KODAK PULSE Digital Frame.

“In a world where people are sharing online more than ever before, Kodak wants to make it as simple as possible. You simply press the Kodak Share Button to tag the pictures on the camera and they automatically email or upload to your favorite sharing sites when you connect to a computer,” said Phil Scott,Vice President of Marketing, Digital Capture and Devices, Kodak. “We designed our new digital cameras to give consumers an easier and more intuitive way to share and relive their moments when they want, where they want and how they want.”

Just Press Share with KODAK EASYSHARE M Digital Cameras

The KODAK EASYSHARE M Digital Camera line makes it simpler for consumers to share their pictures with one touch of the Share Button. The cameras include Kodak’s new Face Recognition feature so consumers can find the pictures they want, and Smart Capture feature so they can take the perfect shot in a variety of lighting conditions without worrying about camera settings. KODAK EASYSHARE M Digital Cameras come in a sleek and compact design, and are available in a variety of stylish colors.

KODAK EASYSHARE M580 Digital Camera features14MP, 8X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Wide Angle Lens, 3-inch Bright LCD with KODAK Color Science technology, HD video capture, built-in HDMI connector, and more. The M580 will be available in silver, light blue, brown, purple and pinkforUS $199.95 MSRP beginning in April 2010.

KODAK EASYSHAREM575 Digital Camera features 14MP, 5X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Wide Angle Lens, 3-inch bright LCD with KODAK Color Science technology, HD video capture, and more. The M575 will be available in red, green, blue, black and brown forUS $179.95 MSRP beginning in April 2010.

KODAK EASYSHAREM550 Digital Camera features 12MP, 5X Optical Zoom Wide Angle Lens, 2.7-inch Bright LCD with KODAK Color Science technology, and more. The M550 will be available in dark grey, purple, tan, blue and green for US $149.95 MSRP beginning in March 2010.

KODAK EASYSHAREM530 Digital Camera features 12MP, 3X Optical Zoom Lens, 2.7-inch bright LCD with KODAK Color Science technology, and more. The M530 will be available in red, green, blue, orange and carbon for US $129.95 MSRP beginning in February 2010.

* Colors and availability may vary by region

New KODAK Digital Camera Accessories

New accessories for KODAK Digital Cameras make it easy for consumers to be ready to capture life’s moments. They include:

KODAK Camera Battery Charger K7700 in a slim, sleek design is small enough to take anywhere, features fast one-hour charging for many KODAK Digital Cameras, and is ENERGY STAR(R) qualified.

KODAK C-Series Camera Battery Charger K450 includes two high performance AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, which enable consumers to take approximately 300 pictures on a single charge, and is ENERGY STAR(R) qualified.

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