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