Kodak hints at upcoming high-magnification bridge camera offering an impressive 65x zoom.
New Kodak Pixpro AZ653 Bridge Camera Announced, with 65x Optical Zoom and USB-C Charger
In a recent announcement, Kodak unveiled the highly anticipated Kodak Pixpro AZ653 bridge camera. The camera is set to make its debut at the IFA electronics show in Berlin on September 5.
The Kodak Pixpro AZ653 stands out with its impressive 65x optical zoom, a feature Kodak describes as a "monster" zoom capability. This superzoom bridge camera is poised to offer an extreme telephoto reach, making it an ideal choice for users who require such functionality in a bridge-style camera.
Key features of the Kodak Pixpro AZ653 include a separate electronic eye-level viewfinder, a fixed 3in 460k-pixel screen, and a USB-C charger socket. However, detailed specifications such as sensor size, resolution, aperture range, video capabilities, and other features are yet to be revealed. The camera is yet to have full reviews or comprehensive spec sheets published, as the announcement is recent.
Chris George, a renowned photographer and technology writer with over 30 years of experience, has written about this new camera for various publications and websites, including The Sunday Times Magazine, The Daily Telegraph, What Cellphone, T3, Techradar, and Digital Camera World.
In addition to the Kodak Pixpro AZ653, Kodak currently offers other bridge cameras on sale, such as the Pixpro AZ255, AZ405, AZ425, and AZ528.
Regarding video recording, the Kodak Pixpro AZ653 will be limited to Full HD. Pricing and full details of the camera will be announced in September.
Chris George began his photography journey with the Olympus OM10, which he won the title of Young Photographer of the Year with. Since then, he has edited numerous magazines, including PhotoPlus, N-Photo, Digital Camera, Video Camera, and Professional Photography. He is also the author of the best-selling book, "The Book of Digital Photography," which has been translated into a dozen different languages.
In his current role at Digital Camera World, Chris George uses a variety of equipment, including the Sony A7 IV, his old Nikon D800, and his iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Kodak Pixpro AZ653 as details become available.
- The Kodak Pixpro AZ653, with its 65x optical zoom, is poised to be a monster in terms of telephoto reach, making it an ideal choice for users who require such functionality in a bridge-style camera.
- In addition to the Kodak Pixpro AZ653, Kodak currently offers other bridge cameras on sale, such as the Pixpro AZ255, AZ405, AZ425, and AZ528.
- Chris George, a renowned photographer and technology writer, has written about the Kodak Pixpro AZ653 for various publications and websites, including Digital Camera World, The Sunday Times Magazine, and T3.
- Regarding video recording, the Kodak Pixpro AZ653 will be limited to Full HD.
- In his current role at Digital Camera World, Chris George uses a variety of equipment, including the Sony A7 IV, his old Nikon D800, and his iPhone 15 Pro Max.
- The Kodak Pixpro AZ653, apart from features like a separate electronic eye-level viewfinder, a fixed 3in 460k-pixel screen, and a USB-C charger socket, details such as sensor size, resolution, aperture range, video capabilities, and other specifications are yet to be revealed.
