As part of Kodak’s plan of “sustainable profitability,” they are phasing out its dedicated capture devices.
This includes:
- Digital cameras.
- Pocket video cameras.
- Digital picture frames.
Kodak will focus more on their retail-based photo printing, inkjet printers, camera accessories and batteries. They will, however be looking for licensing partners for future camera products.
Can you believe it?
Kodak introduced its first digital camera in 1975 and now we see it come to a close.
They’ve had a long history of camera manufacturing:
What do you think established corporations like Kodak are struggling to survive, today?
[via geeksugar & Business Wire]
I would love it if Kodak would license with Apple to either “improve” the photographic abilities of future or iPhones or to produce an official Kodak app, if there isn’t one already. (I’m at work, and they’ve blocked the App Store.)
Interesting thoughts …