KODAK EKTRA Smartphone

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Capture everything
Introducing a camera plus smartphone that’s about more than just megapixels.

The KODAK EKTRA Smartphone is all about capturing the moment, telling a
story and revelling in the experience of photography. It’s to remind people who
care about images how to enjoy the process of taking them again.

Classic styling that’s iconic in design, the EKTRA is a tool for creatives. Designed
to express your creativity in all its forms, designed to inspire.

With its intuitive touchscreen DSLR dial, adjustable shutter speed and ISO
rating, optical image stabilization and extensive mode selection, the EKTRA
smartphone’s 21MP camera gives more weight to your memories.

Intuitive Touchscreen DSLR Dial

(with haptic touch) Reviewers Guide
At a glance
Big on memory, battery-life, and display.

• Built in scene selection controls to manage up to 11 modes

• Manual control of exposure, focus, ISO and white balance

• Desktop editing capabilities on the go with SNAPSEED

• Video capture in modes from Super8 to 4K

But there is so much more to review on this device than

its specs.

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Top tips
The KODAK EKTRA Smartphone gives you the freedom to seek, shape and elevate
every picture. Here are some top tips to get you started.

IMAGE CAPTURE

• Quick launch the camera at any point by double tapping the physical shutter Created with #KodakEktra

button, even when the phone is locked

• Holding down the shutter button will take photos in rapid succession, ‘burst’ mode • Achieve a 16:9 ratio from a 4:3 ratio by dropping the megapixel setting from
21MP to 16MP on the top menu bar of the display
• Tap the scene selection wheel to enlarge it on the screen, spin or tap the wheel to
select the mode you require • Put your phone on mute if looking to take photos in quiet environments – this
will mute not just the shutter sound but also the audible focus indicators. The
• Refocus and reset exposure by touching anywhere on the scene in Smart Auto – screen will flash to indicate an image has been taken
a quick way to adjust settings even within Smart Auto mode
• Click the settings icon within the camera app on the bottom left of the screen
• See how many photos you have space for on the top row of the display, tap to to access a range of settings including tuning the shutter sound on / off,
move between on-board memory and your Micro SD Card (if inserted). Use this adding geo-tagging to photos and adding grid lines to the display
when you are thinking of filming to check how long you have space for recording
in different modes from 720P to 1080P, to 4K before starting the video
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Top tips
IMAGE MANAGEMENT

• In the gallery, use two fingers to zoom out, this will enable you to find the
picture you are looking for more quickly

• Turn the Geo tagging setting of photos on / off from the settings menu within
the camera
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• Switch between ‘filmstrip’ gallery and ‘grid’ gallery views by tapping the
filmstrip / grid icon
• Images edited and saved with SNAPSEED will go into a new folder in the
• Copy images to different albums by selecting them and choosing ‘copy to
album called ‘SNAPSEED’ that will be created when you save your first image
album’ from the extended menu
• From the gallery, photos can be ‘shared’ straight to Kodak’s built-in Prints App.
• From an image in the Gallery you can open one of two editors with a single
Long press on an image and this will enable you to select several to share
touch – either Kodak’s Editor on the bottom left, for doing things like cropping
images or applying basic filters, or SNAPSEED on the bottom right – Google’s
professional grade photo editor

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Deep dive into modes
Use the scene selection wheel to choose your mode, spin and feel the haptic
touch indicator, and tap to enlarge the wheel.

Smart Auto: this mode lets the camera do the hard work but still allows
you to make a range of adjustments. Turn the flash on / off, enable red eye
removal, set a 3, 5 or 10 second timer, see the aspect ratio, switch object
tracking on / off and view the counter indicating how many photos you
can still take using the device’s memory or save images to a MicroSD card
if inserted. Frame the shot, refocus and reset exposure by touching
anywhere on the scene The KODAK EKTRA Smartphone captures incredible shots at low lit music venues

TRY – burst mode to take multiple images in succession, great for a

moving subject Night mode: capture in low light conditions
TRY – things look different in the dark so scout your location in advance
Panorama: take pictures across a wide angle to familiarise yourself with the ideal set up. That way you will have more
TRY – a vertical panorama rather than the traditional horizontal, or getting time during the magic hour at sunset for example
yourself into a group shot
Sports: fast moving objects, people or animals
Bokeh mode: tap the object you want in focus, hold steady while the EKTRA TRY – focus the action on the middle of the image to help the camera
takes two shots in quick succession to create a soft focus background with focusing, but also give leave room for the action to go towards
TRY – get in close, the closer you are to the subject the more dramatic the
effect will be. Once processed, use the slider bar to adjust the amount of blur
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Macro Mode: perfect for close-ups Manual Mode: settings appear across the bottom of the screen to
TRY – with close-up of patterns, make sure they either fill the frame adjust Shutter speed, ISO, Focal Length, White Balance and Exposure
completely so that there are no gaps around the edges, or show the value to your required composition. Tap the icons to make changes
entire pattern with space all around it for maximum effect to these settings and see the impact live on the device. Use the reset
button to undo any changes you are unhappy with
Portrait: normally focused on people TRY – a longer shutter speed to capture motion blur, pan or rotate with
TRY – use a reflector to bounce light back on your subject and fill any a slow shutter speed for surreal effects
unwanted shadows. A white piece of card can be an effective and NOTE – the Aperture icon is shaded out as it is set at 2.0 which is the
simple if you don’t have a reflector to hand size of the aperture for the sensor on the device

Landscape: capturing the beauty of the world around us

TRY – find a focal point for your image – a building, tree, silhouette or
natural formation - and decide where in the shot it should be placed

HDR: for low light conditions when there is a brighter area in the shot,
for example sunlight coming through a window
TRY – avoid images of people in HDR as it will highlight every blemish,
instead shoot up at the sky on a day when the cloud formations are
particularly impressive

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Video and Super 8
Video Mode: tap the scene selection wheel within video mode to reveal Choose the separate Super 8 App to apply nostalgic effects and vignettes
the settings that can be adjusted at the top of the screen. Turn the flash onto new or existing stills and video footage. A range of filters, like the
off or keep it on in torch mode to light your scene, choose to shoot in EKTACHROME Film, KODAKCHROME Film and Black & White effect, are
720P, 1080P or 4K and view the counter indicating the length of the video available. Experiment in different lighting conditions for some creative results.
you can take using the devices memory or saved to a MicroSD card (if
inserted). Super 8 is not an effect for a point and shoot situation, have some direction
TRY – to capture motion, try shooting from a moving vehicle and thought before you begin filming to ensure you maximise the effect

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The Smartphone
The KODAK EKTRA Smartphone includes two high end and highly capable
camera sensors, fast computing capabilities, and expandable memory.

• 21-megapixel fast focus camera sensor with f2.0 aperture

• 13-megapixel front-facing camera with Phase Detection Auto Focus PDAF and
f2.2 aperture Created with #KodakEktra

• 32GB memory, expandable with MicroSD cards

• Powered by a MEDIATEK HELIO X20 2.3GHz Decacore processor, ensuring a
fast and powerful smartphone experience It is ergonomically weighted with a high quality industrial design, with a brushed
aluminium effect casing and leather effect housing. It features a curved hand
grip and larger lens to improve the functionality and quality of photos taken.

• The screen and lens are protected by GORILLA Glass 3 and the glass on the
main camera is treated with an anti-reflective coating which improves light
transmission and dramatically reduces the risk of glare, especially in low
light conditions
• Includes a large 3000mAh battery

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Accessories
The KODAK EKTRA Smartphone looks and feels like a camera with character.
Style it further to make a statement and for the ultimate ease of use with a
stunning range of leather accessories. Inspired by the original camera cases of
old, the retro cases come in Black / Scarlet, Tan / Ochre and a special edition
Pop&Suki camera case in their signature millennial pink colourway.

Sling it over your shoulder on a weekend away, a day trip or even a festival;
convenient, comfortable and easy to whip out your EKTRA quickly to get the shot!

Or for a more subtle day to day case the slimline pouch case is also available in
Black / Scarlet and Tan / Ochre

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SNAPSEED
The KODAK EKTRA Smartphone has Google’s SNAPSEED editing integrated into the
gallery, accessed by taping the icon in the bottom right corner of any image in the gallery.
This professional editing app enables you to edit on the go with changes seen live on
the device. There are over 25 tools and filters available for working with images you have
taken on the EKTRA, as well as others that you download or are sent from other sources,
including RAW files.

TRY: Adjust angles and alignment using the Perspective setting.

Save often used edits to be instantly recreated on your next shot.

BEFORE AFTER
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Case studies
JADE JACKMAN
“As a documentary filmmaker and journalist, the best camera is the
one you have on you. You can never fully predict what is going to
happen, what you’ll notice and the sources of inspiration around
you... the EKTRA becomes the perfect addition to my kit because I
know I have a camera, and phone, I can rely on always with me.”

@jadeshamraeff

SUPAL
“I’m someone who always has my camera with me. I love that I
have full control over an image in a DSLR and the fact that my
EKTRA allows me to do that is a bonus being it is so compact. My
favorite feature, and one I love playing with, is the bokeh.”
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@Chevronsandeclairs

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Specification
CAMERA PLATFORM KEY
21MP SONY sensor with MediaTek MT6797 Helio X20 Shutter button, Power key,
F2.0, PDAF, OIS, Deca-core Volume up/down
Dual LED flash 2x Cortex-A72 @ 2.3GHz
13MP Front Camera with 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2.0GHz BATTERY
F2.2 PDAF 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.4GHz 3000mAh, with 5V 2A Charger
(Pump Express ready)
DISPLAY SENSOR
5” Full HD (1920x1080) OS
Ambient Light, Accelerometer,
Capacitive Multi-Touch Gyroscope, E-Compass, ANDROID 6.0
Proximity Sensor
APPS
MEMORY
Camera, Gallery, Super 8 and Print
32GB ROM DIMENSION
apps. MobiSystems’ OfficeSuite,
3GB RAM 147.8 x 73.35 x 9.69mm File Commander and AVG
(14.02mmat camera lens) AntiVirus.
BAND
GSM-850/900/1800/1900 I/O
CONNECTIVITY
WCDMA: 850/1700/1900 3.5mm audio, USB 3.0 Type
C, microSD™ (Up to 128 GB) BT4.1, 802.11 b/g/n/ac,
LTE: B2/B4/B5/B12/B17
Single SIM (Nano(4FF)) GPS/Glonass, FM Radio Created with #KodakEktra

AUDIO
Speaker, Receiver, Dual MIC

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FAQ
What’s the size of the sensor? What is the Memory/ storage?
21-megapixel fast focus camera sensor with f2.0 aperture and a 13-megapixel 32GB memory, expandable with MicroSD cards up to 256GB and with 3GB of
front-facing camera with Phase Detection Auto Focus PDAF and f2.2 aperture RAM

Is it a digital or optical zoom? How to check for the latest software version
The KODAK EKTRA Smartphone supports digital zoom up to 16x (on a Ensure you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, if you don’t receive the update
21MP image) automatically please navigate as follows:
The closest focus point is 10cm. Settings> About phone> System updates> Check for update

Can I capture in RAW?

Yes, in latest update

What is the pixel size?

1.12 um

Is there any type of image stabilizer?

Our 21MP sensor incorporates a 6-Axis Optical Image Stabilizer (hardware)

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 Photos: Thomas Leuthard
ISO: 100 | Mode: Smart Auto (Sport) | Shutter Speed: 1/260 ISO: 100 | Mode: Manual | Shutter Speed: 1/20

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For any questions or help with your device, please contact

your KODAK EKTRA Smartphone representative.
@kodakphones
kodakphones.com/Ektra
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