Jan 14
Kodak took the wraps off it competitors to Sony’s QX cameras last week, the Kodak SL10 and SL25. Both are small cameras designed to snap onto Android smartphones and the … Continue reading
Jan 08
[CES 2014 JK Imaging Ltd. happens to be the worldwide licensee for KODAK PIXPRO Digital Cameras and Devices, and today has proved to be the day where they announced the SMART LENS camera. The SMART LENS camera is a brand new category of long-zoom accessories which should see more and more people use smartphones and the cameras that it come with to a greater extent, delivering the next level in quality, convenience and on the go sharing.
Right now, it seems that the KODAK PIXPRO SMART LENS camera was specially designed in order to help fill up a large void in existing smartphone cameras as well as their limitations. Simple and yet delivering a powerful performance, all you need to do is to snap this accessory on to iOS and Android devices, where it will then transform your handset into the next generation of long zoom camera that fits perfectly in your pocket, without the added hassle and weight of an actual DSLR. To make sure that you get your money’s worth, the SMART LENS Camera will also feature wireless connectivity, where it can then be controlled using a free downloadable app. The $199 SMART LENS SL10 will feature a 10x optical zoom, 1080p video, 28-280mm wide-angle lens and optical image stabilization (OIS), while those who want the $299 SL25 would be able to enjoy a more powerful 25x optical zoom and a 24mm ultra-wide-angle lens, as they are made available later this spring. [Press Release]
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Dec 08
Nolab Digital Cartridge Records Digital Videos from Super 8 Cameras: Because You Never Go Full Hipster
Posted in: Today's ChiliKodak’s Super 8 Film system revolutionized home moviemaking, by making it much easier for people to buy and load film, jump-starting amateur film making, and eventually laying the groundwork for camcorders. Of course nowadays everyone with a smartphone or point-and-shoot can be a modern filmmaker. Designer Hayes Urban wants to make the old Super 8 cameras useful again, so he came up with a digital cartridge for the ancient gadgets.
Hayes’ Nolab is a device that fits into the film cartridge slot of Super 8 cameras. It has a 5mp OmniVision sensor and a custom glass objective lens. According to Hayes, “the sensor focuses on a ground glass image plane pressed against the camera’s film gate.” Nolab records 720p H.264 video with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the same native aspect ratio of Super 8 film. It will also have the ability to apply one of two color correction filters. The Nolab uses SD cards for storage and relies on a rechargeable battery for power.
Hayes claims that he and his partners already have a working prototype of the Nolab and indicates that the digital film cartridge will become a commercial product. Check out his website for more about his invention.
[via No Film School]
Nov 24
Welcome to Time Machines, where we offer up a selection of mechanical oddities, milestone gadgets and unique inventions to test out your tech-history skills.
Today the world can easily be captured in 1s and 0s for our viewing pleasure. The hardware behind this capability all started as a DIY lab project in 1974 to test out some new gear, and the result was a Frankenstein-like device that would eventually lead to world-changing advances in photographic technology. Head on past the break for the full story.
Sep 30
Kodak may be "a walking corpse of a company" according to some
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Sep 03
It was back in January 2012 when Kodak, the iconic company known for its film and cameras, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Founded by George Eastman in 1880, the company is credited with making photography popular, aiding normal people to find and save their “Kodak Moment” forever. The company has gone through extensive restructuring and has emerged as a technology company that focuses on imaging for business. The film and cameras that made it famous are now gone. Old stock stands cancelled as of today, creditors have been given stock in the new restructured Kodak.
Kodak has shut down its consumer camera business, many of its patents, 13 factories and 130 film processing labs. Its name no longer graces the theater that plays host to the annual Academy Awards . The new Kodak has some 8,500 employees and will now focus on businesses that it deems profitable. These include graphic communications, functional printing and packaging. One of the projects that Kodak is currently working on is a cheaper touchscreen for tablets and smartphones. The company’s technology might allow touchscreens to be foldable and flexible, it hopes to begin production by the end of this year and already has deals with unspecified electronics manufacturers. It remains to be seen just how much of Kodak’s new inventions will end up being profitable.
Kodak Exits Bankruptcy, Now Focuses On Imaging For Business original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Sep 03
After a year and a half of trials and tribulations, Kodak is finally in the clear — it just exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Now that the company has finished offloading its document and personal imaging groups, it’s free to pursue a recently court-approved reorganization plan that focuses solely on business products like movie film and packaging. The resulting firm is a far cry from the camera giant that we once knew, but we may hear about its work in the future. Kodak promises more details of “what’s next,” and it tells the AP that it’s working on technology like printable touchscreen layers and smart packaging.
Filed under: Cameras
Via: Wall Street Journal
Source: Kodak
Aug 28
These days there’s a mountain of extra data saved every time you snap a digital photo. So figuring out where and when a shot was taken requires minimal detective work. Back in the days of film it wasn’t so easy, so Kodak built a camera in 1914 called the Autographic that let photographers sign and denote their shots for easy reference later on. Basically, it was the world’s first camera with EXIF data.
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Aug 27
Kodak, a name that is of renown and respect among photographers for more than a century, is still hanging around without any sign of them clocking out from the photography scene anytime soon. In fact, it seems as though they have found themselves a second wind with the new Kodak Pixpro range’s announcement that will deliver some of the the most advanced long-zoom technology as well as easy to use features even for the beginner, ensuring that you will be able to preserve the memories of today for the generations of tomorrow. Of course, Kodak also understands that times are rather difficult economically for certain segments, which is why their range of digital cameras are not going to break the bank.
The Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom Camera would be focused on the popular and expanding bridge camera category, where it will target a wide range of photo enthusiasts who want something that is more robust compared to your standard point and shoot model. The Astro Zoom will deliver cutting-edge technology with 25x to 52x optical zoom, boasting of 24mm wide-angle lenses and a bunch of manual settings and features that allows you to customize camera settings and explore the art of photography without missing a beat.
The new Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom Camera line will have the spotlight centered solely on the flagship AZ521 model, where it delivers a powerful 52x optical zoom for less than $300, where it will be accompanied by a 24mm wide-angle lens; 1080p HD Video; 3.0″ 460K LCD; optical image stabilization (OIS) and rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The other Astro Zoom models on offer would deliver a range of affordable price points, where among them include the AZ251 (25x), AZ361 (36x), AZ362 (36x CMOS), AZ501 (50x) and AZ522 (52x CMOS with Electronic View Finder), and the prices will range anywhere from $179.99 to $349.99. If you have the shutterbug bug itching and gnawing at you, would you consider what Kodak has on offer?
Press Release
[ Kodak announces full line of KODAK PIXPRO branded digital cameras copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Jul 11
Kodak may be in deep trouble financially, but it seems they’re trying to get their pennies in order and their balance back. Today, we’re seeing leaked photos of an upcoming Micro Four Thirds camera from the company that aims to put Kodak back into the photography spotlight. No official name has been determined for this new snapper, but it seems it’ll be called the S1.
It doesn’t appear to be the same one we saw back in January, either. Final specs are still a mystery, but based on the photos, we can get an idea of some of the things we’ll be working with when this bad boy eventually pops out on store shelves. The camera will have WiFi capabilities, and the overall body of the device seems pretty compact — nothing too surprising in the looks department.
The kit lens looks to be an Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, which also comes standard on Olympus PEN cameras as well as discontinued E-P series shooters. The camera will have a generously-sized LCD screen on the back, although we’re not sure if it’ll be touchscreen or not. Seeing as how there’s already plenty of physical controls on the camera, it’s not likely we’ll see a touchscreen on this one. It will, however, be able to pop out at an angle for easy viewing in live mode.
As many other Micro Four Thirds cameras, the S1 will be able to shoot in manual, as well as either shutter or aperture priority. Of course, there’s also an automatic mode for the novices, and you’ll also be able to record video, which we’re guessing will be 1080p, but we can’t be too sure at this point.
Based on the photos, it looks like there will be a matching flash for the camera, but we’re not sure if that will be available separately or if it will come with the camera. Again, no specs have been leaked for the camera, nor do we know about price, but come next year, Kodak fans should be able to grab one of these.
VIA: 4/3 Rumors
Kodak Micro Four Thirds camera leaks, tipped for 2014 arrival is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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