KODAK TRUESENSE 6.0 micron Full Frame CCD Technology Platform

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New KODAK CCD Image Sensor Technology Increases Resolution and Performance for Professional Photography

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 8, 2008 - Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) is enabling a new generation of products for the most demanding photographic applications through the introduction of a new technology platform for CCD image sensors.

The new KODAK TRUESENSE 6.0 micron Full-Frame CCD Technology Platform represents the company's fourth generation of technology developed for professional photography markets. Incorporating the latest advancements in CCD pixel design, the platform increases both the resolution and camera performance available to photographers. This technology is being first deployed in the newly announced KODAK KAF-50100 Image Sensor, a 50-million pixel device designed for professional photography markets (see Kodak press release, "Kodak Achieves New Breakthrough in Digital Imaging Science", July 8, 2008).

"With professional photography, image quality is king," said Michael Miller, manager of Kodak's CCD Image Sensor business, part of the company's Image Sensor Solutions group. "While customers continue to demand ever-higher resolutions, they can not afford to sacrifice other imaging parameters ? such as dynamic range ? that are critical to capturing a high-quality image. The new KODAK TRUESENSE 6.0 micron Full-Frame CCD Technology Platform was designed specifically with these needs in mind, enabling the development of a new generation of image sensors that offer a real competitive edge to professional photographers."

Key to the new technology platform is a newly designed 6.0 micron CCD pixel, which reduces pixel size by 28% while retaining key performance parameters available in the previous generation of technology. With this smaller pixel, photographers can now enjoy higher resolutions from sensors of a standard size ? such as the popular 48 mm x 36 mm optical format used in medium format photography ? without sacrificing detail in the highlights or shadows of the image.

Several other advances improve the performance available from devices based on this new technology. A new global reset function, which allows the entire sensor array to be reset using only a single pulse, reduces both power consumption (improving battery life in the camera) and the critical "click to capture" time for improved camera response. A new red color pigment improves color fidelity, allowing sensors based on this new platform to provide richer, more accurate colors. Image sensor noise is reduced through the use of an improved amplifier design, and a new four-output architecture manages the increased quantity of data available from image sensors designed using this technology, enabling sensor operation at one frame per second for a 50 megapixel device.

In addition to its use in the new KAF-50100 Image Sensor, this technology platform will be leveraged into additional products in the future, providing photographers and other imaging professionals a new generation of image sensors that provide a resolution and performance edge compared to current devices.

World's First 50 Megapixel CCD Sensor Sets New Standard for Professional Photographers

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 8, 2008 - Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) has achieved another breakthrough in its storied history of imaging technology innovation with the introduction of the world's first 50 million pixel CCD image sensor for professional photography.

At 50 million pixels, or megapixels, the sensor captures digital images with unprecedented resolution and detail. For instance, with a 50 megapixel camera, in an aerial photo of a field 1.5 miles across, you could detect an object about the size of a small notebook computer (1 foot by 1 foot).

What's more, the KODAK KAF-50100 Image Sensor features a newly designed pixel that is smaller in size than the pixel used in current products for this professional market. This new pixel also reduces "click-to-capture" time for improved camera response, lowers power consumption for improved battery life, and improves color fidelity without compromising on the benefits to be enjoyed from larger pixel sizes.

"Professional photographers need to capture ever-increasing image detail with higher camera performance, and that to drives us to develop new technologies and products to serve this important market," said Michael Miller, manager of Kodak's CCD Image Sensor Business, part of the company's Image Sensor Solutions group. "Kodak image sensors have been known as the professional imaging standard for years, and today's announcement reaffirms our dedication to provide industry-leading image sensors that give professional photographers a real competitive advantage."

The new Kodak sensor is the first to utilize the company's new KODAK TRUESENSE 6.0 micron Full Frame CCD Technology Platform, which increases both the resolution and camera performance available to photographers. Based on a newly designed 6.0 micron pixel, the platform provides increased data throughput for faster frame rate, a reduced "click to capture" time for improved camera response, lower power consumption for improved battery life, and improved color fidelity, while still retaining key performance parameters available from the larger, 6.8 micron pixel used in current products. With an 8176 x 6132 pixel array, the 50 million pixel sensor provides the highest resolution available in the popular 48 mm x 36 mm optical format used in medium format photography. The KAF-50100 is the latest addition to Kodak's family of full-frame CCD image sensors for the professional photography market. Engineering grade devices of the KAF-50100 are currently available, with volume production planned for Q4, 2008

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6micron is good!.. E-3 is 4 micron.. just imagine.. just imagine...

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Kodak CCD Image Sensor Powers First Olympus Digital-SLR Camera for Emerging Four Thirds System Standard

New KODAK KAF-5101CE Image Sensor Customized For Olympus Optical


ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 24 -- Eastman Kodak Company today announced that Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. of Japan has selected an enhanced version of the Kodak KAF-5101CE charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensor for its new Olympus E-1 Digital Single Lens Reflex (D-SLR) camera system, the first digital camera designed for the emerging Four Thirds System standard. The enhanced KAF-5101CE was designed and developed in conjunction with Olympus to match the exact optical characteristics of the E-1 camera (see today's related news from Olympus, Olympus Introduces Interchangeable Lens Type E-1 Digital SLR Camera Systems for Professional Use). By closely coupling the KAF-5101CE CCD image sensor with its new interchangeable lens family and digital image processing system, Olympus has developed a camera system offering professional-grade image capture, fast photographic speed, and broad user versatility.
The Kodak KAF-5101CE sensor is an enhanced 5.1 million pixel full-frame color CCD sensor that provides high-resolution digital images ideal for the professional and advanced amateur markets. Specific benefits of the new KAF-5101CE image sensor include:

Image Quality leverages Kodak's advanced Full-Frame CCD technology to provide ultra-wide dynamic range for rendering fine image details in the highlight and shadow areas and excellent color fidelity for sharp images with brilliant colors;
Speed 4/3-type image sensor enables camera designs with extremely low shutter lag, fast shutter speeds and rapid read-out for high image burst rates;
Size designed to match the new Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses resulting in a new class of camera lenses that are more compact and half the size and weight of the equivalent focal length lenses for traditional 35 mm cameras for improved portability;
Photo-sensitivity matching the 4/3-type imager and lenses enables wide-angle photography and improved sensitivity (effective ISO) for image capture in dimly lit photographic conditions.
Jointly announced by Olympus and Kodak last year, the Four Thirds System standard represents a breakthrough in digital camera design. Digital SLR camera systems based on this architecture are fully optimized for digital image capture allowing cameras such as the E-1 to deliver the performance and image quality expected by the professional photographic market.
"The combination of the enhanced Kodak KAF-5101CE sensor and the new Olympus digital SLR camera with interchangeable lenses creates a revolutionary new category of digital SLR cameras that will appeal to photographers seeking the highest level of image quality and versatility," said Hiroshi Komiya, director, board member, executive managing officer and group president, Imaging System Group, Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. "We are excited to be working with Kodak's Image Sensor Solutions group to provide the marketplace with new offerings that leverage the latest digital standards for improved image capture."
Kodak and Olympus are members of the Universal Digital Interchangeable Lens System Forum, an industry forum that promotes the acceptance of the Four Thirds System by camera manufacturers. The delivery of the Kodak KAF-5101CE image sensor demonstrates Kodak's continued commitment to the Forum as well as to working with customers to deliver image sensors that address specific market needs and design standards.
"Kodak is proud to be working directly with Olympus to advance the adoption of the Four Thirds System standard to make a new class of digital cameras available to the professional photographer market," said Chris McNiffe, general manager, Kodak's Image Sensor Solutions organization. "By working with Olympus and delivering the enhanced KAF-5101CE sensor, Kodak continues to execute on its growth strategy of adapting technological innovation to advance the digital imaging market while opening up new market opportunities for Kodak and its customers."
The standard version of the KAF-5101CE image sensor is currently available. For specific ordering information and lead times, please contact Kodak's Image Sensor Solutions at (585) 722-4385 or by email at imagers@kodak.com.
About Kodak's Image Sensor Solutions (ISS)

Committed to being the world's leading supplier of image sensor solutions for high performance imaging markets, Kodak's Image Sensor Solutions (ISS) division is solving its customers' imaging needs by focusing on developing, manufacturing and marketing solid state charged-coupled device (CCD) and complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors for applications ranging from satellite and medical imaging applications to digital cameras and machine vision products. Under its business charter, ISS is responsible for aggressively identifying and marketing new applications and solutions to help Kodak's OEM partners and customers integrate Kodak components into their products and applications.
About Eastman Kodak Company and infoimaging

Kodak is the leader in helping people take, share, enhance, preserve, print and enjoy pictures -- for memories, for information, for entertainment. The company is a major participant in infoimaging -- a $385 billion industry composed of devices (digital cameras and PDAs), infrastructure (online networks and delivery systems for images) and services & media (software, film and paper enabling people to access, analyze and print images). Kodak harnesses its technology, market reach and a host of industry partnerships to provide innovative products and services for customers who need the information-rich content that images contain. The company, with sales in 2002 of $12.8 billion, is organized into four major businesses: Photography, providing consumers, professionals and cinematographers with digital and traditional products and services; Commercial Imaging, offering image capture, output and storage products and services to businesses and government; Components, delivering flat-panel displays, optics and sensors to original equipment manufacturers; and Health, supplying the healthcare industry with traditional and digital image capture and output products and services.

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