Category Archives: JK Imaging

New: Kodak Pixpro WPZ2 rugged camera

JK Imaging announced a new Kodak Pixpro WPZ2 rugged camera: 4x Optical Zoom 16MP BSI CMOS Sensor 1080p HD Video Digital Image Stabilization 15m Waterproof 2m Shockproof 2.7″ 230K LCD Rechargeable Li-ion Battery The details specifications can be found here. Press release:

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What else is new?

→ Ricoh announced the industry’s first camera capable of delivering up to 24 continuous hours of fully spherical, 360-degree live video streams. → The new Yongnuo YN968EX-RT flash with LED video lamp is now available for purchase at Amazon US and Amazon UK (more information available here). → The new FLIR Duo is a compact dual-sensor thermal imaging […]

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Photokina 2016: Kodak Pixpro 4KVR360 action camera

JK Imaging announced a new Kodak Pixpro 4KVR360 action camera:

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Kodak Astro AZ901 90x zoom camera spotted at CES

     JK Imaging (I think) quietly introduced a new Kodak Astro Zoom AZ901 camera with a 90x optical zoom (FIY: the Nikon Coolpix P900 camera has “only” 83x zoom). This is all the information we have so far:

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New Kodak PixPro SP360 action camera with 4K video released

JK Imaging announced a new 4k version of the Kodak PixPro SP360 action camera ($299). Here are the main specs: 12 megapixels, BSICMOS sensor Fixed focus lens (F.2.8) that takes 360° spherical images Viewing options: Dome (235°), Front, Global (360°), Ring, Segment (180° front and 180°rear) or Panorama mode High speed videos 1280 x 720 (120fps); […]

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Vote for the 2014 worst camera of the year award

I will be offline next week – a perfect time to post the 2014 worst camera of the year award (see the last year’s award). Here are the contestants in no particular order and the poll: → Hasselblad Lunar limited edition camera ($10,000). → Another Hassy entry: the “Elite” Hasselblad HV camera ($11,995.00) → JK Imaging lens camera (Sony QX10/QX100 copycat). → Vivitar IU680 […]

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The Kodak Pixpro SP360 is a new 360 degrees HD action camera

JK Imaging announced another Kodak branded 360 Degrees HD action camera – the Kodak Pixpro SP360 ($399.99). Here are the basic specifications (detailed specifications are available here): 360º viewing range Built-in 16MP 1/2.33″ MOS sensor 2m shockproof / -10ºC freezeproof / dustproof / water resistant Wi-Fi / NFC connectivity Control wirelessly with iOS & Android devices Supports 1080p30 […]

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JK Imaging cannot come up with a new Kodak camera, so it copied the Sony QX10/QX100

At CES JK Imaging announced a new line of Kodak products… a new lens camera modules for smart phones, just like the Sony QX10/QX100. This new Pixpro camera automatically qualifies them for the 2014 worst camera of the year award. The press release:

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The Kodak branded S1 Micro Four Thirds compact system camera is delayed

Amateurphotographer reports that the Kodak branded S1 Micro Four Thirds compact system camera produced by JK Imaging will be delayed. The official release was scheduled for Q3 of 2013. The Kodak AZ521 super zoom camera (also produced by JK Imaging) should now be available in the UK for £249.99 (around $380). Here are the specs:

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More images of the Kodak S1 Micro Four Thirds camera

DCFever published new images of the Kodak S1 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that will have a Micro Four Thirds mount/sensor, built-in Wi-Fi and a tilting screen. The camera is produced by JK Imaging who last year bought the rights to use the Kodak brand name. They are going to release also another compact model called ZS41 with a 4x, 28-112mm f/1.8-2.5 […]

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Kodak post profits, spins off imaging businesses, steps toward exiting from chapter 11

Two interesting press releases came out from Kodak today: Kodak announced agreement to spin off Personalized Imaging and Document Imaging Businesses in a settlement with U.K. pension plan – another step toward exiting from chapter 11. Kodak also posts first quarter profit of $283 million. Press releases:

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New Kodak Pixpro mirrorless camera shown at the 2013 P&E show in China

At the 2013 P&E show in China Kodak had on display a new Pixpro mirrorless (interchangeable lens?) camera with a design similar to the Olympus PEN series. I could not find any additional information on this model. Few months ago JK Imaging got the rights to use the Kodak brand name on their cameras and they introduced the Kodak Pixpro S1 Micro […]

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