We knew this news was coming but it’s still really sad to hear. Kodak has announced it will stop making digital cameras and pocket digital video cameras, like the popular Playfull line, and focus instead on its printer business. More profitable.
I saw the new cameras for 2012 at CES in January; they were market competitive with Wi-Fi baked in. Not sure if those will be coming out or not. Full statement is below.
Kodak plans to phase out of the market for dedicated capture devices – digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames – during 2012 to focus its Consumer Business on desktop inkjet, online and retail-based printing – areas that offer the most significant opportunities for profitable growth. Kodak will continue to offer camera accessories and batteries, which are universally compatible with other brands.
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