James Fee
05-18-2005, 12:00 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.dpreview.com/news/0505/05051702kodak_v550v530.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.dpreview.com/news/0505/05051702kodak_v550v530.asp</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Kodak has today announced a new series of cameras with the launch of the the EasyShare V530 and V550 Zoom (pictured right). The Canon IXUS lookalikes are smaller than a deck of cards, boast five megapixels and despite only having a 3x optical zoom, incorporate image stabilization. Aside from small cosmetic differences and the size of the LCD, technically they are pretty similar. The V550 has a 2.5-inch screen and is available in black and silver, while the V530 has a 2-inch screen and comes in Absolute Pink, Red Shimmer, Midnight Black and Silver Essence colors. The V550 will be available in June priced US$399, and for US$50 less you can get the V530, which will be available in July. Both cameras come with the new EasyShare Photo Frame Dock 2, which provides one-touch picture transfer."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/new_kodak_cameras.jpg" /><br /><br />Kodak seems to be on fire with their cameras as of late. They really have taken it to Canon on the low end. My Canon Powershot S50 is starting to get long in the tooth and to be honest I might start looking at Kodak to replace it, something I wouldn't have said even 3 months ago. Also take a good look at <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/news/0505/kodak_v530redindock.jpg">those docks</a>. Impressive! 8)