Kodak Ektra
The Kodak Ektra is a
new phone, named after an innovative and feature-loaded 35mm camera produced in
the distant 1941. The Android-powered digital version is surprisingly
impressive, given how underwhelming the first Android-powered Kodak IM5 was.
Kodak explains that the Ektra is all about the
old-school experience - there are even genuine leather accessories that look so
much like classic camera cases. The back of the phone itself is leatherette
with a camera hump and grip, evoking the look of Kodak’s analog cameras.
Genuine leather carrying cases for the Kodak Ektra
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cases for the Kodak Ektra.
The camera itself features a 21MP camera with an
f/2.0 lens and Optical Image Stabilization. It features Phase Detection AF and
4K video recording. A dual-LED, dual-tone LED flash is on the back (xenon would
have been a lovely touch here). There’s a solid 13MP camera on the front for
selfies.
The Kodak Ektra comes with a rich selection of image
editing features. For videos, you can play with grains, vignettes and that
nostalgic Super 8 look that is still alive today.
Much like the faux leather back, the sides of the
phone are metal-looking plastic. It’s not a big phone - the Ektra has a 5”
1080p screen. It’s powered by a Helio X20 chipset with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of
storage. There’s a microSD slot, so you won’t run out of memory soon. Also,
there’s a big 3,000 mAh battery inside to keep you snapping all day long.
The Kodak Ektra will launch in the UK this December
for £ 450. Given enough interest, it will go across the pond too, sometime in
early 2017.
