Suhit Gupta
05-11-2004, 10:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.dpreview.com/news/0405/04050401kodaknewprods.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.dpreview.com/news/0405/04050401kodaknewprods.asp</a><br /><br /></div>This is a week old news now, but since we didn't post on it, here it is now. "Eastman Kodak Company today unveiled the KODAK EASYSHARE DX7440 zoom digital camera, which combines high-performance photographic controls and optics with consumer-friendly features for stunning picture quality. With 4-megapixel resolution, a professional-quality Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 4X optical zoom lens (33 - 132 mm equivalent), and a rapid 0.2-second click-to-capture rating, the DX7440 camera will be available in June 2004 for a suggested retail price of £299.99."<br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/kodak3new.jpg" /><br /><br />"The DX7440 camera's precision low-light auto-focus system combines rapid phase detection with highly accurate through the lens (TTL) contrast detection to sharply define a subject, even in almost complete darkness. Continuous auto-focus also delivers rapid click-to-capture (0.2 seconds) to precisely freeze action at a desired moment. Selectable focus zones and exposure metering allow exacting control over each scene, while standard and fine JPEG compression settings give users more power over their file sizes and quality."<br /><br />In addition to this camera, they also announced the CX7530 and the CX7330 point and shoot zoom digital cameras. The EASYSHARE CX7530 allows for "one-touch picture taking simplicity, plus a degree of creative flexibility". It is a 5MP camera with 3x zoom and will be available from the beginning of July 2004 at about £249.99. Very similarly, the EASYSHARE CX7330 digital camera is the 3MP little brother of the CX7530 and will be available in June 2004 for £149.99.