The Kodak Easyshare M590 is claimed to be the world’s thinnest digital camera with 5x optical zoom. Equipped with a 14-megapixel imager and a 35-175mm equivalent internally stacked zoom lens, the Kodak easyshare M590 measures just 15mm on its thinnest side. Other highlights include optical image stabilisation, HD video capture, face recognition, a 2.7-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 230,000 dots and a share button for easy upload to sharing sites like Kodak Gallery, Facebook, Flickr and YouTube. Compatible with microSD and microSDHC memory cards, the Kodak Easyshare M590 digital compact camera will be available this autumn for £169.99.

Kodak Press Release

Kodak Introduces Latest Digital Camera for the Socially Savvy

KODAK EASYSHARE M590 is World’s Thinnest* 5X Optical Zoom Digital Camera; Company Will Also Offer Larger KODAK PULSE Digital Frame

London, UK, August 23, 2010 — Eastman Kodak Company today introduced the new KODAK EASYSHARE M590 Digital Camera, the ultimate social networking accessory for people who love to share their pictures. With Kodak’s exclusive Share Button, consumers can tag pictures and videos directly on the camera for effortless uploading to popular social networking sites including FACEBOOK, KODAK Gallery, FLICKR and YOUTUBE. Pictures can also be tagged to email and to send to any KODAK PULSE Digital Frame.

The new KODAK EASYSHARE M590 Digital Camera is the world’s thinnest* 5X optical zoom digital camera. On top of its sleek, modern and stylish design, the camera also boasts advanced features including Kodak’s Face Recognition feature that makes it simple for consumers to find and share the pictures they want, and Kodak’s Smart Capture feature that helps them take better pictures automatically.

“We are thrilled to see how consumers have embraced Kodak’s Share Button as an easier way to share life’s moments with family and friends, in three simple steps,” said Phil Scott, Vice President of Marketing, Digital Capture and Devices, Kodak. “With the new KODAK EASYSHARE M590 Digital Camera, we are continuing our commitment to bring to market innovative, intuitive and stylish products that make it fun and easy for today’s socially savvy crowd to share all their favourite moments.”

Kodak’s Share Button gives consumers the ability to share pictures to multiple destinations at once; when they connect the camera to their computer, their pictures are automatically sent to the tagged destinations, saving valuable time and effort.

KODAK M590 Digital Camera Features:

·      Share Button for easy upload to KODAK Gallery, FACEBOOK, FLICKR and YOUTUBE sites, as well as email
·      World’s thinnest* 5X optical zoom digital camera (uses SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON lens)
·      Built-in image stabilisation
·      Kodak’s Face Recognition feature
·      Kodak’s Smart Capture feature
·      2.7-Inch bright LCD with KODAK Color Science technology
·      Li-Ion rechargeable batteries and in-camera charging
·      HD picture and video capture
·      Uses MICROSD/MICROSDHC Card

The KODAK EASYSHARE M590 Digital Camera will be available this autumn for £169.99 MSRP in silver, red and purple at Boots, other major retailers and Kodak.com.

New 10-inch KODAK PULSE Digital Frame

Kodak is also introducing a larger size for its popular and award-wining KODAK PULSE Digital Frame. The new 10-inch PULSE Digital Frame will be available this autumn for £169.99 MSRP at Amazon.co.uk, PCWorld, Currys, other major retailers and Kodak.com. With all the features of Kodak’s current 7-inch PULSE Digital Frame, including Wi-Fi connectivity and a customisable email address, the 10-inch PULSE Frame is the perfect gift for the Christmas season. The KODAK PULSE Digital Frame makes it easy for consumers to keep their frames fresh with new pictures and share with family and friends. Pictures can be emailed directly to the PULSE Frame from mobile phones, computers and any device with email capability. It also connects to FACEBOOK and KODAK Gallery photo albums, offers easy set-up with no software to install, and has an intuitive touchscreen interface.

With the KODAK PULSE Digital Frame, there is always something new to look forward to.

KODAK Digital Camera Accessories

A range of accessories are available for the KODAK M590 Digital Camera including:

·      New KODAK Gripping Tripods available this fall in a variety of colours
·      KODAK Cases, Bags and Neck Straps
·      KODAK MICROSDHC Memory Card
·      KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7000
·      Battery charger options including KODAK Li-Ion Universal Battery Charger K7700-C

* World’s thinnest 5X optical zoom digital camera as of July, 2010
** Colors and availability may vary by region

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