Kodak have sneakily added a new digital camera to the 'M series' line up without a hint of a press release or any of the usualy fanfare. A show of the times? Anyway, the new model is the Easyshare M420 digital camera and at present appears to be only available in the United Kingdom. The M420 is loaded with a 10MP sensor, 4X optical zoom with image stabilization, 28 mm wide-angle lens, Smart Capture feature, available in 4 colours and a 3 inch LCD screen...

From the Kodak UK site:

Amazing quality prints with 10 MP

    10 MP means you can make stunning prints up to 30 × 40 in. (76 × 102 cm)
    More megapixels means you can crop and still get a great picture
    However you choose to print—at home, at retail, or online—trust Kodak for picture quality that’s truly exceptional and for memories that will last

Professional quality lens

    4X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens (35 mm equivalent: 28–112 mm) gets you closer to your subjects without reducing image quality
    Capture dramatic shots in tight quarters or in front of spectacular landscapes with the 28mm wide-angle lens

Image stabilization

    Image stabilization and blur reduction reduce blur caused by camera shake, subject movement or fast action situations to deliver sharper pictures

Show off your pictures

    Get a good look at your pictures on the large 3.0 in. (7.6 cm) wide-angle viewing color LCD
    Whether you shoot your pictures vertically or horizontally, view them right side up with auto picture rotation

Beautiful pictures, more often—automatically

Who says you can't have it all? The KODAK EASYSHARE M420 Digital Camera blends the latest picture-taking technology with the ultimate in style—and with Kodak’s innovative Smart Capture feature, it’s the take-anywhere camera that does it all—automatically.

Kodak's Smart Capture feature

Take better pictures than ever before. Kodak's innovative Smart Capture feature adjusts camera settings for great pictures in just about any environment—automatically.

    Intelligent scene detection—detects and analyzes scene conditions
    Intelligent capture control—automatically sets camera settings including exposure, focus and ISO for clear, sharp pictures even in low light and challenging situations
    Intelligent image processing—reduces noise and clears up dark shadows for vibrant, crisp details and true-to-life colors

True HD quality: capture stunning pictures

HD picture capture
    Capture beautiful HD pictures in 16:9 format
    View your pictures in high definition on an HDTV or other HD devices

KODAK Theatre HD Player (optional device)
Give your pictures the life they deserve. With the KODAK Theatre HD Player, you can relive your memories on your big screen HDTV in stunning high-definition.

    Relive your HD pictures and videos on your HDTV
    Access pictures from your PC, camera, and online photo sharing sites
    Wirelessly send and receive pictures with Kodak’s Picture Mail feature
    Create slideshows to your favorite songs
    Access Internet Radio, podcasts and other web content on your HDTV

Takes great pictures, makes them even better

When the perfect picture taking opportunity arises, we’ll make sure you’re ready—with features like face detection, KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, scene modes, and much more. And after you take the shot, do even more. Turn your pictures into a multimedia slideshow, complete with music and effects.

Face detection
    For great shots of friends and family, face detection locates faces and automatically adjusts camera settings

High ISO
    Capture the details in low light conditions and fast action situations with high ISO (up to 6400*)

Text and sound tags
Add text or sound tags to your pictures, on-camera, so you can easily find and organize them later using KODAK EASYSHARE Software.

    Never forget the details of your pictures with text tags
    Let your pictures have their say with sound tags

Li-Ion rechargeable battery and charging solution
    Don’t miss a shot with the security of in-camera charging and the power of the included Li-Ion rechargeable battery

Multimedia slideshow
Tell your story your way using the multimedia slideshow feature.

    Turn your pictures into a creative multimedia slideshow right from your camera
    Set the mood when you choose from pre-loaded sound themes to accompany your slideshow
    Insert creative transitions and bring your pictures to life

Shoot video with ease
    Record continuous VGA video (640 × 480) at 30 fps and QVGA video (320 × 240) at 30 fps
    Video print options include 1, 4, 9, and 16-up prints
    QUICKTIME Motion JPEG with audio recording during capture and playback

Scene modes and picture enhancing features
    Get the right shot – manually select from the multiple scene and color modes
    Combine up to three shots into one large picture with on-camera panorama stitch mode
    Create your perfect shot with on-camera features including cropping, auto picture rotation and undo-delete

KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology
Make your pictures as vivid as the moment you took them. Print better, brighter pictures using KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology in manual mode.

    Make better, brighter pictures
    Relive your memories in richer detail
    Clear up dark shadows to reveal more smiles

Internal memory plus
    Don’t miss a shot if your memory card becomes full—switch to in-camera memory quickly, thanks to the internal memory plus feature
    64 MB internal memory** and SD/SDHC card compatibility lets you start shooting right out of the box
Customize your experience
    Make a statement—pocketable with stylish colors and fun accessories to choose from including bags, cases, neck straps and more
    Selectable start-up sound themes available

The simple way to share

The M420 is part of the KODAK EASYSHARE System, so sharing your pictures is amazingly simple. Just press Share.

One button upload via Share button
    Sharing starts right on the back of the camera
    Upload and share your favorite pictures and videos to YouTube™ and KODAK Gallery via the Share button and

KODAK EASYSHARE Software
KODAK EASYSHARE Software (included)
The simplest way to organize, edit, create, and share.

    Organize your pictures with your own tags and star ratings then use the search feature to quickly find any picture in your collection
    Edit your pictures with ease—select from a variety of simple tools that reduce red-eye, improve lighting, remove wrinkles and blemishes, and add text
    Create photo projects online or at home—choose from hundreds of templates and designs to create album pages, cards, invitations and much more
    Share your photos and videos with family and friends at the KODAK Gallery or YouTube™