CES 2008: Kodak Announces New V, M and Z Point and Shoots

In the "good" fashion of coming out with countless models of digital cameras, Kodak has announced at CES 2008 new point and shoots to suit the tastes of many consumers. Moreover, the company behind the Brownie camera also announced an All-in-One Printer that comes with an interesting Facial Retouch feature.

The Kodak Easyshare V1273 offers the new Touch Screen Technology, comes with image stabilization, but has a limited optical zoom (3x). It also features a 12-megapixel CCD, which is way too much considering the small size of the CCD sensor. In addition to the V1273, Kodak is introducing the Kodak Easyshare V1073 Digital Camera, which offers 10 megapixels instead of 12. Moreover, you also get a Face Detection technology to better expose and focus faces in an image.

These new V-series cameras have prices ranging from $199.95 to 279.95 MSRP and will be available in the first half of 2008.

Moving right along, we have the new M-series models, which includes the Easyshare M1033, M763, M863 and M893 IS. As you can see, the M893 IS is the only model boasting optical image stabilization in the entire lineup. Other features include a standard 3x optical zoom and 3-inch LCD screen. The model with the highest pixel count is the M1033, but that is not necessarily a good thing. The other models have sensors with 8 or 7 megapixels.

With an availability slated for same first half of 2008, the M-Series cameras have MSRP prices ranging from $129.95 to 199.95.

Last, but most certainly not least, we have the new Z-series cameras, which include the Easyshare Z1085 IS, Easyshare Z1285 and Easyshare Z8612 IS. The Z1085 IS and Z8612 IS models have optical stabilization, but offer different optical zoom lenses. The former offers a 5x optical zoom, while the latter gives you an impressive 12x. The non-IS model, Z1285, offers 12 megapixels of resolution and a 5x optical zoom.

The Z-Series Cameras, with availability slated for the same first half of 2008, have prices ranging from $199.95 - 299.95 MSRP.

According to Kodak's press release, "All Kodak Easyshare Digital Cameras announced today at CES are HD-capable, capturing still pictures and video in high definition. Viewing the HD pictures is simple, thanks to the Kodak Easyshare HDTV Dock. Available as an optional accessory to the Kodak Easyshare System, the HDTV Dock connects to your HDTV to process and display pictures from HD-enabled KODAK Digital Cameras, SD Memory Cards or USB drives."

Regarding the ESP 3 All-in-One Printer, Kodak informs that it saves you up to 50 percent on everything you print compared to similar consumer inkjet printers. As previously mentioned, the new printer will also ship with a new software feature, Facial Retouch, "that enables consumers to enhance their personal photographs right at home by reducing blemishes and enhancing facial features in just one click."

The ESP 3 All-in-One Printer will be available for a MSRP of $129.95.

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