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Kodak EasyShare C530 Digital Camera Introduction

Kodak today announced the EasyShare C530 Digital Camera (US$139.95 MSRP; available February 2006), a 5.0 MP model that offers fully automatic point-and-shoot convenience to make it incredibly simple to take and share pictures and videos. With its automatic mode, three different color settings, and on-camera cropping, first-time users are guaranteed to get a great shot time after time.

• 5.0 MP for amazing-quality prints up to 20 × 30 in. (50 × 75 cm).
• Fast picture capture
• On-camera cropping
• On-camera Share button
• Works with optional KODAK EASYSHARE Printer Docks and Camera Docks
• 5X continuous digital zoom
• KODAK Color Science delivers consistently rich, vibrant color
• Automatic scene mode delivers the optimal setting for most standard situations
• Bring out your creative side with 3 color modes: color, sepia, black and white
• Capture life in motion with continuous QVGA video
• Share videos universally with QUICKTIME Video format
• 5X continuous digital zoom
• Fast picture capture means you can catch the moment, without delay
• Frame your pictures on the spot with the on-camera cropping feature
• View your pictures on its bright 1.5 in. (3.8 cm) color display
• Get shooting right away with 16 MB internal memory* and an SD/MMC card expansion slot
• The C530 is part of the KODAK EASYSHARE System, so sharing your pictures is one-touch simple. Just press Share.

Specifications:

Standard features
CCD resolution		5.36 megapixels (2600 × 1944 pixels)
Image resolution		5.0 megapixels (2576 × 1932 pixels)
Picture quality		5.0 MP—best (prints up to 20 × 30 in. (50 × 75 cm)) 4.4 MP—best 3:2 (optimized ratio for 4 × 6 in. (10 × 15 cm) prints) 3.1 MP—better (prints up to 11 × 14 in. (28 × 36 cm)) 2.1 MP—good (small prints) 1.1 MP—e-mail
Still format		JPEG/EXIF v 2.21
Lens		fixed focal length, 36 mm f/4.5 (35 mm equivalent)
Zoom		advanced digital zoom—5X continuous with LCD preview
Aperture		f/4.5
Shutter speed		1/2–1/1618 sec.
Viewfinder		reverse Galilean
LCD		1.5 in. (3.8 cm) color display (130K pixels)
Performance features
Still capture modes		auto
Color modes		color, sepia, black and white
Click to capture		0.20 sec.
Shot to shot		1.5 sec. interval
Video mode		continuous MPEG-4 compressed video
Video resolution		QVGA (320 × 240 pixels) at 20 fps
Video length		continuous based on memory capacity
Video format		QUICKTIME MOV (motion JPEG)
Focus range		3.3 ft (1.0 m) to infinity
Auto focus		fixed
Sensitivity		ISO equivalent 100–400 (still), 100–400 (movie), 140 (flash)
White balance		auto
Exposure metering		TTL-AE center-weighted AE, no continuous AE at still, continuous AE (move and preview)
Exposure compensation		+/-2.0 EV in 0.5 EV step increments
Ease of use features
Built-in flash		auto, red-eye, fill, off
Flash range		3.3–7.9 ft (1.0–2.4 m) at ISO 140
Review options		delete, magnify, slide show, protect, Share/print, label, multi-up, album, image storage, copy, picture info, zoom/crop, favorites function
Dedicated buttons		back: menu, review, Share, dedicated delete, 5-way switch for navigation, flash settings top: shutter, mode dial (off, auto, movie)
Software		works with KODAK EASYSHARE Software
Self-timer		2 and 10 seconds
Additional features
Dock compatibility		works with optional KODAK EASYSHARE Printer Dock Plus, Printer Dock Series 3, and Camera Dock Series 3*
IMAGELINK Print System compatible		yes
PICTBRIDGE enabled		yes
Storage		16 MB internal memory**, SD/MMC card expansion slot
Power options		optional KODAK EASYSHARE Docks with 1 KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KAA2HR; 2 KODAK Oxy-Alkaline Digital Camera Batteries AA; 2 KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Digital Camera Batteries AA; 1 KODAK Lithium Digital Camera Battery CRV3; 2 lithium batteries AA
Tripod mount		1/4 in. standard
I/O interface		NTSC or PAL, selectable via dock connector, exclusive KODAK Camera Dock/Printer Dock interface, digital (USB 2.0) connector
Weight		without batteries: 5.2 oz (147 g)
Dimensions		W × H × D: 3.3 × 2.6 × 1.2 in. (85 × 64.8 × 31.5 mm)
Warranty
Warranty		one year