Kodak introduces new 4.0 megapixel digital camera
by Dennis Sellers, dsellers@maccentral.com
September 24, 2002 7:00 am ET
Eastman Kodak Company has announced the LS443 Zoom Digital Camera, a 4.0 megapixel digital camera and the flagship model in their 2002 EasyShare portfolio.
The camera boasts USB connectivity, a 3X optical lens and the Kodak EasyShare software, which, along with the on-camera "Share" button, is designed to simplify editing, organizing, e-mailing and printing of photographs. The LS443, which also comes with a new special edition dock, is due next month at a suggested retail price of US$499.95.
The camera also combines a Schneider 3X optical unit with Kodak's proprietary 3.3X Advanced Digital Zoom for close-ups. A 1.8-inch indoor/outdoor LCD screen lets you preview and review shots even in direct sunlight thanks to a non-glare coating. As for the aforementioned special edition dock, it offers one-touch picture transfer and recharging of the camera's Li-Ion rechargeable battery.
A feature dial is used to access five scene modes: close-up, landscape, sport, night and movie. Other controls include a burst mode for high-speed sequence shooting and advanced auto focus options for low light and off-center subjects. The LS443 also offers a continuous video and playback option with a built-in speaker.
The camera's automatic picture rotation feature ensures that pictures always appear right side up on the camera, computer or TV, according to Kodak. With a special "camera always ready" feature, you can snap a picture even when the camera is not in the "capture" setting. The LS443 comes with 16MB of internal memory; for more photos, you can add a MultiMediaCard or Secure Digital memory card.
by Dennis Sellers, dsellers@maccentral.com
September 24, 2002 7:00 am ET
Eastman Kodak Company has announced the LS443 Zoom Digital Camera, a 4.0 megapixel digital camera and the flagship model in their 2002 EasyShare portfolio.
The camera boasts USB connectivity, a 3X optical lens and the Kodak EasyShare software, which, along with the on-camera "Share" button, is designed to simplify editing, organizing, e-mailing and printing of photographs. The LS443, which also comes with a new special edition dock, is due next month at a suggested retail price of US$499.95.
The camera also combines a Schneider 3X optical unit with Kodak's proprietary 3.3X Advanced Digital Zoom for close-ups. A 1.8-inch indoor/outdoor LCD screen lets you preview and review shots even in direct sunlight thanks to a non-glare coating. As for the aforementioned special edition dock, it offers one-touch picture transfer and recharging of the camera's Li-Ion rechargeable battery.
A feature dial is used to access five scene modes: close-up, landscape, sport, night and movie. Other controls include a burst mode for high-speed sequence shooting and advanced auto focus options for low light and off-center subjects. The LS443 also offers a continuous video and playback option with a built-in speaker.
The camera's automatic picture rotation feature ensures that pictures always appear right side up on the camera, computer or TV, according to Kodak. With a special "camera always ready" feature, you can snap a picture even when the camera is not in the "capture" setting. The LS443 comes with 16MB of internal memory; for more photos, you can add a MultiMediaCard or Secure Digital memory card.
