<![CDATA[Gizmodo: 5-megapixel]]> http://tags.gizmodo.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: 5-megapixel]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/5megapixel http://gizmodo.com/tag/5megapixel <![CDATA[Motozine ZN5 Camera Phone Now Official]]> We've been talking about this cellphone for a while, but today Motorola and Kodak officially spilled the beans. As we thought, the ZN5's a phone that's as much camera as phone, with a 5-megapixel Kodak unit on its back. This is quick-launched by sliding the lens cover, and has a Xenon flash, auto-focus and even auto-stitches panorama shots. The phone itself has CrystalTalk for high sound quality, Bluetooth, full browser and Wi-Fi (for photo transfers, and the web.) Due out in China in July at first, then globally through '08. Press release below.

Motorola and Kodak Redefine the Mobile Imaging Experience with MOTOZINE™ ZN5

BEIJING, CHINA — 23 June 2008 – Motorola (NYSE: MOT), a leader in wireless communications, and Kodak (NYSE: EK), the world’s foremost imaging innovator, today announced MOTOZINE™ ZN5, the first product combining world-class innovation from both companies. The MOTOZINE ZN5 combines a high-quality phone and camera experience to help content-craving consumers seize inspiration and share the content they create and love with the world.

Unveiled today in Beijing at a gallery-inspired event, ZINE ZN5 delivers an easy and immersive mobile imaging experience. ZN5 is the first mobile phone to combine Motorola’s ModeShift Technology and KODAK Imaging Technology. Together, they redefine the quality, convenience and connectivity of mobile imaging devices. With KODAK EASYSHARE Software and easy access to KODAK Gallery1 or other web sharing sites,2 pictures are easily moved off the device, allowing consumers to print, share and enjoy their favorite photos whenever they want.

“Today’s creative consumers not only want to be the photographer, but also the retoucher, the exhibitor and the critic,” said Jeremy Dale, corporate vice president, mobile devices marketing, Motorola, Inc. “The MOTOZINE ZN5 lets them be all the things they want to be.”

Built to Shoot
ZN5 puts image capture first, with a high-resolution landscape screen and one of the fastest click-to-click times available. To launch the camera, simply slide open the Kodak lens cover to transform the phone into an ultra-fast 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus, a Xenon flash, 4GB of optional external memory3 and optimized settings for low-light environments.

Built-in KODAK Imaging Technology ensures that every picture taken with ZN5 looks its best. When KODAK Imaging Technology is combined with KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, images become brighter and more vivid on the spot. Multiple capture modes, like multi-shot and panorama, which automatically stitches together continuous shots taken on the horizon line into a single, extended image1, makes taking photos fun.

“KODAK Imaging Technology combines Kodak’s unparalleled experience in imaging science with easy connectivity to the company’s vast portfolio of products and services,” said John Blake, general manager digital capture and imaging devices group, vice president Eastman Kodak Company. “We have redefined the quality, convenience and connectivity of mobile imaging devices. We have worked closely with Motorola to create a device that not only delivers Kodak-quality pictures, but allows consumers to explore a wide range of options for sharing their photos with friends and family around the world.”

Built to Share
With one touch, photos can be viewed right from the home screen; no menus, no searching. This multimedia device provides a fun, quick and easy way to share favorite photos. Pictures can be uploaded via Gallery Link in one simple click and instantly shared to the KODAK Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com)1 to be viewed, stored and shared with friends and family. ShoZu can be used to upload photos to a variety of social networking sites1. ZN5 comes with KODAK EASYSHARE Software, the world’s most used photo software, making it easy to organize, edit, share, store and find mobile pictures1. Consumers can transfer pictures to a computer via USB, Wi-Fi1 or Bluetooth® wireless technology4 and print wirelessly on Bluetooth-compatible KODAK All-in-One Printers and at KODAK Picture Kiosks.

Built to Talk
In phone mode, ZN5 features Motorola’s patented CrystalTalkTM technology to help callers hear and be heard, even in noisy environments. With dual compatibility for GSM and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), users can connect in more areas around the world2 and enjoy high-speed wireless connections to surf the Web via a full HTML browser2. To complete the communications experience, ZN5 also supports SMS, MMS, IM and personal e-mail2.

The MOTOZINE Multimedia Experience
MOTOZINE ZN5 is the first device to carry the MOTOZINE franchise name, Motorola’s new label for its multimedia-optimized devices. For the consumer who thrives on content consumption and creation, products in the ZINE portfolio give them the freedom to shape pop culture, on their terms.

MOTOZINE ZN5 will be first available in China in July 2008 and is expected to roll out around the globe throughout the remainder of the year. For more information regarding pricing and product availability in your region, please contact your local Motorola representative.

About Kodak
As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com/, and our blogs: 1000words.kodak.com, PluggedIn.kodak.com, and GrowYourBiz.kodak.com.

Editor’s Note: Kodak corporate news releases are now offered via RSS feeds. To subscribe, visit www.kodak.com/go/RSS and look for the RSS symbol. In addition, Kodak podcasts are viewable at www.kodak.com/go/podcasts. Our podcasts may be downloaded for viewing on iTunes, Quicktime, or other PC-based media players. Users may also subscribe to Kodak podcasts via the iTunes application if already installed on your computer. From the iTunes store, type “Kodak podcast” in the search field to view all of our podcast offerings.

Kodak, EasyShare and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Kodak.

[Motorola]

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<![CDATA[Motorola + Kodak's 5-Megapixel Cameraphone Leaked Shots]]> We've been hearing about a 5-megapixel cameraphone from Motorola and Kodak for more than a year now, but we've only recently seen leaked photos of the actual device. Boy Genius says it's running on Motorola's MOTOMAGX Linux platform and has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 100MB internal storage and a ROKR touch wheel. The problems? The camera isn't autofocus (ruh roh), and there's only EDGE. Someone's going to have some good times uploading blurry pictures over a slow connection when this is released. [Boy Genius]

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<![CDATA[Leaked Photos of Motorola ZN5 Suggest Kodak Camera Partnership]]> More photos have emerged of Motorola's upcoming ZN5, and apparently suggest that the 5-megapixel camera is in fact a Kodak-built unit. The photos look pretty genuine, and certainly tally with the images leaked in April, so what else can we tell from them? The phone looks to be fairly slim, has a curious almost "buttonless" keypad, a purple camera shortcut key and a xenon flash alongside the autofocus camera unit. Could this compete with the likes of Sony's Cybershot camera phones, and help dig Motorola out of its current mess? Check out the gallery to see more, including a photo supposedly taken with it and a screenshot that suggests the camera can shoot in RAW format. [KeySJ.com via Reg hardware]

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<![CDATA[Samsung G800 Is 5 Megapixel Camera with Video Editing Functions]]> Europe is the first port of call for Samsung's G800 multimedia cell phone. With a five-megapixel camera, 3 x optical zoom, Xenon flash, face detection and WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) technology, as well as the ability to take panoramic shots, multi shots and macro shots it's being marketed as the photographer's choice of cellphone. And moviemakers will be happy with the G800 as well, as professional video editing functions are also on offer, and there are mobile blogging functions, meaning you can upload content onto your website super-fast as the cell supports HSDPA. Full specs are below the gallery.


GSM 900, 1800, 1900MHz, UMTS 2100, EDGE, GPRS Class 10 HSDPA (3.6 Mbps)
Camera
5 Megapixel
Optical Inner Zoom (3X Optical, 4X Digital)
Xenon Flash, Auto Focus
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), Face Detection
Image Stabilizer, Image Editor, Image Stamp
Panorama / Mosaic / Macro Shot
Landscape Camera UI, Camera Lens Cover
Display
2.4" 262K QVGA TFT LCD
Mobile Blogging
PictBridge / USB 2.0 / Bluetooth v 2.0
Features Multi-format Audio & Video
Full Browser
Yahoo / Google Search
Memory External Memory : microSD
Size 101 x 51.1 x 18.8 mm


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<![CDATA[Sharp Develops 5MP Camera for Cellphones]]> Sharp Japan has developed a pretty nice digital camera small enough for cellphones. This digicam has a 5-megapixel CCD and also includes 3x optical zoom, somehow. Pogue may say megapixel number is a bunch of hoo-hah, but I don't care as long as my new cellphones can take good voyeuristic shots of the hotties at the mall. Yeah, I'm creepy, got a problem with it?

The initial pricing for this camera is around the $172 range, so the price of cellphones will be going up, again.

Aptly, Sharp debuts 5-megapixel camera for cell phones [Sci Fi]

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<![CDATA[LG KG920 5-Megapixel Camerphone Gets Official]]> Way back in February we first heard word of a pretty fancy phone from LG. The LG KG920 is more of a digital camera that includes phone functionality than a cameraphone. Well, there is some good news and some bad news about this the KG920. The good news is that this phone, six months later, is finally ready for an August release and we have a ho-hum list of specifications. The bad news, it is only available in Europe. Hit the jump for more info.

• 2-inch QVGA high resolution screen
• 5 Megapixel camera with 4x optical zoom and autofocus
• MP3 player
• MP3 ringtones
• 8 MB of onboard memory
• miniSD memory card expansion, 256 MB card bundled
• Bluetooth with headset support
• USB 2.0 connectivity
• Tri-band GSM
• 108 x 50 x 18 mm, 130 g
• Claims up to 3 hours of talk time, 7,5 days of standby

While these specs are great the 5-megapixel camera with optical zoom is enough to make this little renegade photojournalist jump with joy. There is no pricing details yet, but don't expect to receive this phone for free after a mail-in-rebate.

5-Megapixel LG KG920 camera phone slated for August [infoSync]

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<![CDATA[Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H Reviewed (Reviewed: Zoom Zoom But Bad Warez)]]> Sony is torn a new one by Design Technica in this interesting review of this pseudo-SLR with 12x zoom. While the photo quality was good, gimpy software, MemoryStick problems, and general clunkishness made this one a so-so offering in the ultra-zoom category.

The bundled software was the particular sticking point as it was "worse than useless" and crashed the reviewer's computer. It's not often you get mention of the creepy parts of high tech in a review, so savor it when you can.

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H [DesignTechnica]

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