Polaroid x530 with Foveon X3 sensor

Foveon will supply the X3 direct image sensor for new the 4.5 megapixel digital camera. The camera is the world’s first point-and-shoot digital camera to incorporate X3 technology. Foveon X3 direct image sensors are the only image sensors that directly capture colour in three layers, just like colour film. This results in richer colors, warmer tones, and sharper images than are available through traditional image sensors.

The Polaroid x530 is scheduled to ship to retailers in June 2004 with a suggested retail price of $399.

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