Kodak Easyshare Goes HD

Kodak today announced three digital cameras - the Easyshare V1233, V1253 and Z812 IS models - and the Easyshare HDTV dock which will enable consumers to display HD images on an HD television.

"The products announced today represent an important step in helping progress how images can be taken, viewed and shared, and Kodak is dedicated to supporting innovation that will continue to bring intelligent, easy-to-use HD solutions to the market," said John O’Grady, Kodak’s Managing Director, Consumer Businesses, European, African and Middle Eastern Region.

Kodak Easyshare V1253 and V1233 Zoom Digital Cameras

The Kodak Easyshare V1253 and V1233 zoom digital cameras can capture HD still images (16:9 aspect ratio) and video (720p at 30fps), and are equipped with 12MP resolution, a 3X Schneider-Kreuznach optical zoom lens and KODAK PERFECT TOUCH technology.

Both the V1253 and V1233 models boast Face Detection Technology, which automatically adjusts the camera’s settings for portrait shots, and Digital Image Stabilization to reduce blur caused by camera shake or subject movement. Images can be viewed in 16:9 aspect ratio on the large 3.1-inch LCD screen of V1253 and the 2.5-inch LCD screen on the V1233.

Kodak Easyshare Z812 IS Zoom Digital Camera

With 8MP resolution and an SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH 12x optical zoom lens, the Z812 IS captures HD still images (16:9 aspect ratio) and video (720p at 30fps), as well as the ability to extract still images from videos. The camera’s click-to-capture (.23), auto-focus accuracy, Optical Image Stabilization and High ISO settings (up to 3200) will help consumers to capture brighter, clearer shots in low-light or fast-action situations.

The Z812 IS also features Face Detection Technology, and its Smart Scene Mode that will automatically adjust the camera’s settings depending on the type of scene it detects. The camera also allows manual settings for aperture and shutter speed.

Kodak Easyshare HDTV Dock


The Kodak Easyshare HDTV Dock connects to your HDTV to process pictures from Kodak HD-enabled digital cameras, SD memory cards or USB drives. The Dock allows HD-quality slideshow, editing of individual images, transferring images to a USB drive, and printing images to a connected printer. Along with being backward compatible with many KODAK EASYSHARE digital cameras, the HDTV Dock automatically charges the rechargeable battery so the camera is ready whenever needed.

Pricing and Availability

The Kodak Easyshare V1253 (€299), V1233 (€249), and Z812 IS Cameras (€299) will be available from September 2007. The Kodak Easyshare HDTV Dock will be available from October 2007 for €99.