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New Kodak Image Sensor
Powers LEICA M8 Digital Camera
TORONTO, ON, and COLOGNE, Germany, September
26 – Eastman Kodak Company is extending
its partnership with Leica Camera AG to
provide image sensors for the newly announced
LEICA M8. The new KODAK KAF-10500 image
sensor was developed specifically for use
with the M8, and marks Kodak’s second
collaboration with Leica, building on the
success of Kodak’s interaction with
Leica on the LEICA DIGITAL-MODULE-R.
The first digital camera to use the Leica
viewfinder system, the LEICA M8 extends
the Leica M series into the digital world.
By working closely with Leica, Kodak designed
and optimized the new image sensor to meet
the demanding needs of Leica photographers.
With a resolution of over 10 million pixels,
the KAF-10500 continues Kodak’s legacy
of offering high performance imaging devices
that leverage Kodak’s Indium Tin Oxide
(ITO) technology for low noise, high sensitivity,
and wide dynamic range. Utilizing a 6.8µm
pixel architecture, the sensor uses an optimized
microlens configuration to maximize center
to corner uniformity for improved image
quality, particularly important for the
broad incident light angles associated with
M series lenses. The sensor also includes
anti-blooming protection to prevent against
image corruption during high light level
conditions.
“We are excited to be broadening our
relationship with Leica by supplying sensors
for the M8 digital camera – the newest
member of the Leica M system,” said
Chris McNiffe, General Manager of Kodak’s
Image Sensor Solutions group. “Kodak
will continue to work with camera manufacturers
such as Leica to provide industry leading
imaging technology that meets the evolving
demands of today’s photographers --
from professionals who demand the highest
in resolution and performance, to consumers
looking for advanced imaging devices such
as digital still cameras and camera phones.”
Kodak delivers the core technology that
drives the most advanced developments in
digital imaging applications. A pioneer
in image sensing, Kodak develops, manufactures,
and markets both CCD and CMOS image sensors
for applications ranging from satellite
and medical imaging applications to digital
cameras and machine vision products.
For more information on the KAF-10500 image
sensor, please contact Image Sensor Solutions
by email at imagers@kodak.com. For more
information on Kodak’s entire image
sensor product line, please visit www.kodak.com/go/imagers.
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging
innovator, providing leading products and
services to the photographic, graphic communications
and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3
billion in 2005, the company is committed
to a digitally oriented growth strategy
focused on helping people better use meaningful
images and information in their life and
work. Consumers use Kodak’s system
of digital and traditional image capture
products and services to take, print and
share their pictures anytime, anywhere;
Businesses effectively communicate with
customers worldwide using Kodak solutions
for prepress, conventional and digital printing
and document imaging; Creative Professionals
rely on Kodak technology to uniquely tell
their story through moving or still images;
and leading Healthcare organizations rely
on Kodak’s innovative products, services
and customized workflow solutions to help
improve patient care and maximize efficiency
and information sharing within and across
their enterprise. More information about
Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
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