Kodak EasyShare DX6440

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Kodak DX6440
Overview
TypeCompact digital camera
Lens
Lens 33 mm to 132 mm (135 format equivalent) (4× zoom)
Sensor/medium
Sensor 1/2.5" CCD
Maximum resolution 2304 × 1728
Storage media MM card, SD card
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical & 1.8 in LCD

The Kodak DX6440 is a model of digital camera produced by the Eastman Kodak Company. It is part of the company's EasyShare consumer line of cameras, and is compatible with the Kodak camera docks and printer docks. Its 1/2.5" CCD image sensor gives a 4 megapixel image, while the fully retractable Schneider-Kreuznach lens has a focal length range equivalent to 33mm132mm on a 135 film camera, which is a 4× range. [1]

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References

  1. "Kodak EasyShare DX6440 - digital camera Series Specs". CNET . Retrieved 16 June 2020.