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Kodak EasyShare DX6490 4MP Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom and Camera Dock

Kodak EasyShare DX6490 4MP Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom and Camera Dock

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Features:
  • 4.0 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality prints up to 11 x 14 and beyond
  • EasyShare camera dock 6000 included for easy photo transfer and camera battery recharging
  • 10X Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon optical zoom lens
  • Kodak Color Science Image Processing Chip
  • Bright 2.2" (5.6 cm) LCD Display and Electronic Viewfinder


Description:

With the Kodak EasyShare DX6490, you can get ultra-close to your subject with its 10x optical zoom. Fully loaded with advanced features, the EasyShare DX6490 also offers a 4-megapixel resolution, extra-large 2.2-inch LCD, and a mix of automatic and manual controls.

Optics and Resolution
Thanks to the Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon optics and Kodak's intelligent color science image processing chip, the EasyShare DX6490 delivers in-depth detail and stunning colors. The DX6490 features a 4-megapixel resolution for 2304 x 1728 pixel images for photo-quality 11 x 14 enlargements. Other resolution modes include 1656 x 1242, 1200 x 900, and 640 x 480. The 10x ultra-zoom lens is equivalent to a 38-380mm lens in 35mm photography. With the 3x advanced digital zoom, you can achieve a total 30x zoom.

The DX6490 introduces the new Kodak Color Science Image Processing Chip, which instantly analyzes your image each time you press the shutter. The result is sharp, consistent, lifelike colors that jump off the page.

Movie Mode
In addition to capturing still images, the EasyShare DX6490 can also shoot 320 x 240 pixel video with sound at 20 frames per second. Your video length is limited only by the size of your memory card. Note that the optical zoom cannot be used while shooting video.

More Features
Review your photos using the 2.2-inch high-resolution indoor/outdoor LCD screen on the back of the DX6490, which enables you to see your images even in direct sunlight. The camera also includes a high-resolution electronic viewfinder that displays images just as the camera sees them. You can view all menus and settings directly via the viewfinder.

The DX6490 makes it easy to snap photos in automatic mode, but it also offers a multitude of manual controls. The manual control dial lets you adjust aperture, exposure compensation, ISO equivalents (80 to 800), focus-zone format, and exposure metering. For automatic shooting, the DX6490 includes several scene modes, including night, sport (captures action without blurring), landscape (ensures maximum sharpness for distant scenes), portrait, and close-up modes.

The Share button on the back of the EasyShare DX6490 enables you to tag pictures right on the camera for automatic printing or e-mailing, after transferring to your PC. You can even store up to 32 e-mail addresses in the camera.

Other features include:

  • Built-in flash with auto, red-eye reduction, and off; external flash synchronization is available
  • High-speed, low-light autofocus with selectable modes (multi-zone, center-zone)
  • White balance modes: auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent
  • Shutter speed: 16 seconds to 1/1700 second
  • Color modes: color, black and white, sepia, saturated, neutral, sharpness
  • Macro (close-up) mode: 4.7 inches
  • Burst mode: 3 frames per second, up to 6 images
  • 10-second self timer
Included Camera Dock 6000
The EasyShare DX6490 includes the Kodak EasyShare Dock 6000, which features a USB port for fast and easy transfer of pictures from camera to computer as well as a two-position tilt feature for improved viewing of images from the camera's LCD. It also comes with a rechargeable battery pack, and the Kodak DX6490 can be stored in the dock any time so that it will always be charged and ready to go.

The optional Printer Dock 6000 adds the ability to print 4-by-6-inch photos directly from your camera. You can also hook it up to your TV for a slide-show presentation.

Storage and Transfer
Images can be stored using the internal 16 MB memory or on optional Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) memory cards. The internal 16 MB memory will store approximately 10 images at the DX6490's highest setting (2304 x 1728), or 18 2-megapixel images. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via ultrafast USB 2.0, which means it can be connected to any USB-compatible Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software. When used with USB 1.1 connection, transfer will slow to USB 1.1 rate.

Power and Size
The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (Kodak KLIC 5000 or KLIC 5001), which can be charged via the included AC adapter. It measures 3.9 by 3.1 by 3.2 inches and weighs 11.9 ounces (excluding batteries and media).

What's In The Box
This package includes the Kodak EasyShare DX6490 digital camera, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 5-volt AC adapter, USB and A/V cables, neck strap, lens cap with tether, and custom camera insert for Kodak EasyShare 6000 series camera and printer docks. The included CD-ROM features Kodak EasyShare software CD with interactive software tutorial and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.

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