Eastman Kodak Co. is unveiling an entry-level digital still camera priced under $100. The new camera is powered by a proprietary 5-megapixel CMOS image sensor. Among Kodak's line of consumer digital still cameras branded "Easyshare," the new C513 is the first with a CMOS image sensor. Until now, Easyshare cameras have used only CCD image sensors.
The Easyshare C513 includes 5-megapixel resolution, a 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.4-inch LCD screen. It also offers a digital image stabilization feature designed to reduce blur caused by movement. It also includes video with audio capture features and on-camera editing.
The 5-megapixel CMOS sensor is similar to the KAC-05010 announced by Kodak earlier this year. The 2.2- micron pixel device has a 1/2.5-inch optical format. For the C513, Kodak made a slight modification to the image sensor, improving color noise and aligning it with the camera's lens, according to DeLuca.
