Category Archives: Kodak

Kodak will not take part in PMA 2011 *updated*

By PR admin | Published: December 10, 2010

Kodak has decided not to participate in the PMA 2011 show in Las Vegas (September 8-10th, 2011). So far Sony, Panasonic and Fujifilm have confirmed their commitment to the show. In this year’s PMA 2010, it was Leica that decided not to participate. Canon also initially announced that they will not be part of PMA 2010, but then […]

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New 29MP full frame CCD sensor from Kodak

By PR admin | Published: November 6, 2010

Kodak announced a new 29MP full frame (35mm) CCD sensor. The KAI-29050 sensor is “the highest resolution CCD image sensor based on Interline Transfer technology”. Highlights of the new sensor: features a true electronic (or global) shutter has a “plug-and-play” design for easy implementation 5.5-micron pixel supports up to 4 images per second 2x to 4x increase […]

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Which sensor will Pentax 645D use?

By PR admin | Published: March 5, 2010

At that point it is not clear which sensor will be deployed in the upcoming Pentax 645D medium format camera. My first guess few months ago was for the KAF-39000 from Kodak. The only problem is that neither of those sensors will give us the reported “1.7 times bigger than a regular full frame sensor” ratio (official information […]

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Why the iPad doesn’t have a built-in camera?

By PR admin | Published: February 26, 2010

Am interesting rumor from the ImagingInsider: “…it originally was supposed to have one… at least that’s what we were told. But, when Kodak filed a complaint against Apple earlier this year for patent infringement the iPad design changed…” Here is a shot from the iPad enclosure and you can clearly see that there is space […]

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Other announcements before CES

By PR admin | Published: January 6, 2010

Update: Olympus just uploaded their latest set of p&s cameras – see them all @ dpreview. Too much going on before CES opens tomorrow, here is the recap: Panasonic also released a new $21k high end 3D camcorder. Sony announced a series of twelve point and shoot cameras, some of them with built-in GPS and compass. […]

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Pentax 645D may be using this 39MP sensor from Kodak

By PR admin | Published: December 8, 2009

As a reader mentioned in a previous post (jeff-c) the expected medium format Pentax 645D camera may be using this model KAF-39000 39MP CCD sensor from Kodak (visit the link for full specs): A back view picture of the Pentax 645D:

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Rumor: Kodak will unveil a new 3D DSLR camera at CES

By PR admin | Published: October 29, 2009

Yes, you read this right – the rumor is Kodak’s “entirely new type of camera” could be a 3D DSLR camera. Kodak used to make DSLR cameras before and it seems that they have found a niche market and decided to explore it. Just few days ago Kodak reported 26% drop in sales (source: WSJ) […]

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Rumors recap

By PR admin | Published: October 26, 2009

Here is a recap of what happened while I was gone (next time when on the road, I will bring a laptop with me): Ricoh: There are also reports for a new Ricoh camera with APS-C sensor (previously reported here). Olympus: Olympus Germany claims that there will be no E-3 successor in the foreseeable future […]

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Kodak will bring a “Entirely new type of camera” at CES in January

By PR admin | Published: October 20, 2009

Kodak is expected to announce an “entirely new type of camera” at CES in January 2010. This rumor is coming from ElectricPig: “It’s not entirely clear whether Kodak will debut a new category of camera altogether, or a type of camera it has never made before. Could the Big K be about to launch its first […]

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