George Eastman, founder of Kodak is world renowned today. Digital cameras
or cinematography, Kodak has excelled in all fields. In this article,
we will view the rich history of Kodak's rise.
It all started in the year 1879 for Kodak, when George Eastman obtained
an American patent for his plate coating machine and started manufacturing
dry plates. In 1888, Eastman introduced the concept of manufacturing films
in rolls and thus made it possible for all to possess a camera. This Kodak
camera came with film for 100 exposures at just $25. After the pictures
had been clicked, the camera could be returned and the film would be developed
and replaced just for $10.
This level of innovation started a period of no-return for Kodak. Eastman's
aim was that "you press the button, we do the rest". He has
achieved this through constant innovation by making the camera simpler
to use and making photography an enjoyable experience today.
In movie making technology, since the Academy Awards have started, all
Oscar "Best Movies' have been shot on Kodak film. In fact, Kodak
itself has won eight Academy Awards for scientific and technical excellence
in cinema. Kodak has also introduced the concept of 'infoimaging'. As
the name suggests, it means communicating through pictures.
In the late 80's, Kodak started to make great advancements in digital
technology. It developed the concept of Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED)
displays which depicts information with the use of self-illuminated pixels
and does not require any back lights for support. The OLED also provides
clearer images, sharper contrasts, and lower energy consumptions as compared
to LCD display units. In fact, it is Kodak who is considered to be the
inventor of the basic technology utilized in a digital camera i.e. the
pixel technology.
In the year 1990, Kodak introduced the Photo CD. This CD enabled people
to store photographic images onto a CD and then view them on a computer.
As a result, it became more practical for people to use a digital camera.
Then, in the late 90s, several companies including Kodak launched digital
cameras which could be used at home.
Kodak also tied up with Microsoft in the year 2001 so that digital camera
manufacturers could use the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) through Windows.
This would enable people to easily view and share their pictures through
the Internet under an Windows operating system.
Today, as technology advances, Kodak has introduced several hi-tech digital
cameras such as the Kodak Professional DCS Pro SLR/c. These cameras are
capable of storing 13.89 million pixels, which makes them the digital
camera with the highest resolution available in the market today.
The latest digital cameras by Kodak today are as follows :
Easyshare Point-and-Shoot Series : The C and CX series are simple
and low cost cameras.
Easyshare High Zoom Series : The Z and DX series have extensive zoom
and provide control to the photographer.
Easyshare Pocket Series : Small, compact cameras for travelers.
One time use Digital Cameras : Single use digital cameras.
Author information:
Kevin Rockwell worked as a network TV cameraman for 20 years shooting
news and sports. Now a devoted fan of digital photography and video he
works to gather information, tips and news for digital camera users. Oh
and he loves to shoot pictures of his kids playing sports.
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